Thurston Southern Catering Reviews
Thurston Southern Catering
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Penny G. Sent on 02/28/20205 out of 5 rating
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Hands down, the best food
Thurston Southern recently catered my wedding reception and, to put it simply, they bring food to an entirely new level. The food was not only delicious but also beautiful and sophisticated! We eat with our eyes, too, and everyone was blown away by the flavor of the food and the presentation (And speaking of flavor, Haley is the flavor queen! What talent!)
All of my guests - from young kids to grandparents to everyone in between - simply raved about the food. We even had reports of picky 12 year olds going back for seconds and thirds. ;) And all my guests who weren't familiar with shrimp-n-grits walked away converts for life!
Thank you to the entire team at Thurston Southern for making my reception so memorable for us and for our guests!!Thurston Southern recently catered my wedding reception and, to put it simply, they bring food to an entirely new level. The food was not only delicious but also beautiful and sophisticated! We eat with our eyes, too, and everyone was blown away by the flavor of the food and the presentation (And speaking of flavor, Haley is the flavor queen! What talent!)
All of my guests - from young kids to grandparents to everyone in between - simply raved about the food. We even had reports of picky 12 year olds going back for seconds and thirds. ;) And all my guests who weren't familiar with shrimp-n-grits walked away converts for life!
Thank you to the entire team at Thurston Southern for making my reception so memorable for us and for our guests!! -
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Brooks D. Sent on 12/26/20195 out of 5 rating
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Truly awesome. Great food and service!!!
I strongly recommend Thurston Southern. Very professional, GREAT FOOD, and the staff was the best. They attend to every need and when the party was over I never knew they were there. The house was spotless and looked just like it did when they arrived.I strongly recommend Thurston Southern. Very professional, GREAT FOOD, and the staff was the best. They attend to every need and when the party was over I never knew they were there. The house was spotless and looked just like it did when they arrived. -
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Erin Sent on 11/26/20195 out of 5 rating
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Delicious Food
The team at Thurston was so flexible and willing to make all of our wishes for food and bar possible. They worked up until a couple days before the wedding to make sure everything was in line. We got so many compliments on our food. It was all delicious.The team at Thurston was so flexible and willing to make all of our wishes for food and bar possible. They worked up until a couple days before the wedding to make sure everything was in line. We got so many compliments on our food. It was all delicious. -
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Steven F. Sent on 11/25/20195 out of 5 rating
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Great Food. Excellent customer service.
First and most important - their food tastes great. They also provide good service and made the day operate smoothly. We visited and sampled several caterers in the Charleston area and immediately knew Thurston was the one when we tasted their food. We got great feedback on all of the food at the wedding and noted that their service was also very good. On a separate note - they were also a pleasure to work with during the planning phase. I would definitely recommend them to anyone planning an event in the Charleston area.First and most important - their food tastes great. They also provide good service and made the day operate smoothly. We visited and sampled several caterers in the Charleston area and immediately knew Thurston was the one when we tasted their food. We got great feedback on all of the food at the wedding and noted that their service was also very good. On a separate note - they were also a pleasure to work with during the planning phase. I would definitely recommend them to anyone planning an event in the Charleston area. -
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Sarah Sent on 10/20/20195 out of 5 rating
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Best wedding food ever
Heather did an amazing job filling in all the blanks and making sure our wedding went smoothly. She knew what questions to ask and was extremely accommodating to make sure our wedding day was super memorable. We had people coming up to us all night telling us that the food was the best food they have ever had at a wedding, and people went up for seconds and thirds. Catering staff was professional and helpful to all our guests and they really helped the night go smoothly.Heather did an amazing job filling in all the blanks and making sure our wedding went smoothly. She knew what questions to ask and was extremely accommodating to make sure our wedding day was super memorable. We had people coming up to us all night telling us that the food was the best food they have ever had at a wedding, and people went up for seconds and thirds. Catering staff was professional and helpful to all our guests and they really helped the night go smoothly. -
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B Cash Sent on 01/02/20205 out of 5 rating
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Best catering experience in Charleston (and that's saying something)
I've used Thurston for years for both personal and corporate catering and am consistently happy with the insanely yummy food, their menu creativity, staff professionalism, and overall flexibility in accommodating us. They truly provide an experience. Can't recommend them enough.I've used Thurston for years for both personal and corporate catering and am consistently happy with the insanely yummy food, their menu creativity, staff professionalism, and overall flexibility in accommodating us. They truly provide an experience. Can't recommend them enough.-
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Thurston Southern Catering's reply:
Thank you Ben for your glowing review! You are too kind. We look forward to many more celebrations together! -
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Nicki Sent on 06/06/20195 out of 5 rating
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Amazing Catering Team!
From start to finish, the catering team at Thurston Southern was amazing. All of the food + the service was incredible. I highly suggest booking Thurston for your wedding or event day needs, Heather + the Thurston Team are wonderful people to work with!From start to finish, the catering team at Thurston Southern was amazing. All of the food + the service was incredible. I highly suggest booking Thurston for your wedding or event day needs, Heather + the Thurston Team are wonderful people to work with! -
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Mary Sent on 06/29/20185 out of 5 rating
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We used Thurston Catering for a private chef catered dinner at our vacation property. They were easy to work with-amenable to adapting menu as needed and even accomodating a last minute guest with some dietary restrictions. The food was plentiful and delicious. We will be happy to use them again when visiting the Kiawah area.
We used Thurston Catering for a private chef catered dinner at our vacation property. They were easy to work with-amenable to adapting menu as needed and even accomodating a last minute guest with some dietary restrictions. The food was plentiful and delicious. We will be happy to use them again when visiting the Kiawah area.
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Thank you for the kind words Mary! We hope to serve your family again in the future! -
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Jenni Sent on 03/26/20185 out of 5 rating
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Excellent service, the food was outstanding and the staff was impeccable, we'd use again!
Excellent service, the food was outstanding and the staff was impeccable, we'd use again!
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Carolyn Sent on 01/30/20185 out of 5 rating
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We could not have had a better experience working with Thurston Southern Catering than we had. The planning was flexible, the food terrific, the staff very friendly and very professional, the presentation was terrific, and the price fair. I would highly highly recommend them and would without question use them again.We could not have had a better experience working with Thurston Southern Catering than we had. The planning was flexible, the food terrific, the staff very friendly and very professional, the presentation was terrific, and the price fair. I would highly highly recommend them and would without question use them again. -
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Betsey Sent on 12/07/20175 out of 5 rating
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Our team at Pop the Bubbly Events has used Thurston Southern for many of our clients’ events! Their personal chef services are wonderful, and they are great at creating unique menus that cater to each of our clients’ individual needs.
We have loved working with them in 2017, and we can’t wait to work with them in 2018!Our team at Pop the Bubbly Events has used Thurston Southern for many of our clients’ events! Their personal chef services are wonderful, and they are great at creating unique menus that cater to each of our clients’ individual needs.
We have loved working with them in 2017, and we can’t wait to work with them in 2018! -
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Andrea Sent on 12/07/20175 out of 5 rating
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Our event ran seamlessly with Thurston Southern Catering! They provided the tastiest food I have ever had at a catered event and the presentation was excellent! I would definitely use them again!Our event ran seamlessly with Thurston Southern Catering! They provided the tastiest food I have ever had at a catered event and the presentation was excellent! I would definitely use them again! -
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Eileen Sent on 09/09/20165 out of 5 rating
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They were great to work with---very professional and first class all the way!They were great to work with---very professional and first class all the way! -
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Debra Sent on 08/29/20165 out of 5 rating
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Thurston Southern recently catered our wedding reception (65 people) and brunch (12 people), and the experience for us with both events was nothing less than outstanding! The quality of food, beautiful displays, incredible service, professionalism of every person associated with the events, skill and expertise of all personnel, and most of all the creative flare and taste of each and every menu item, was unsurpassed in the opinion of the entire wedding party and every attendee who commented! We couldn't have been more pleased with every aspect of the 2 catered events and I feel certain that I have never been to a catered event that equaled the quality of Thurston Southern's, or that we enjoyed more. They were recommended to us by a talented and knowledgeable friend in the restaurant business in Charleston and I should add that we are forever indebted to this friend! We also found invaluable their abilities and expertise in advising us on every aspect of the 2 events from start to finish...rentals, bar, set up of event location, choice of menu items, timing, etc., etc. Another plus was the cost. We shopped around a little and found Thurston Southern to be very fair and comparable on cost. We especially appreciated their willingness and interest in responding to cost related questions, or any other detail. Thurston Southern is our only choice for future catering events! They are exceptional in every way!Thurston Southern recently catered our wedding reception (65 people) and brunch (12 people), and the experience for us with both events was nothing less than outstanding! The quality of food, beautiful displays, incredible service, professionalism of every person associated with the events, skill and expertise of all personnel, and most of all the creative flare and taste of each and every menu item, was unsurpassed in the opinion of the entire wedding party and every attendee who commented! We couldn't have been more pleased with every aspect of the 2 catered events and I feel certain that I have never been to a catered event that equaled the quality of Thurston Southern's, or that we enjoyed more. They were recommended to us by a talented and knowledgeable friend in the restaurant business in Charleston and I should add that we are forever indebted to this friend! We also found invaluable their abilities and expertise in advising us on every aspect of the 2 events from start to finish...rentals, bar, set up of event location, choice of menu items, timing, etc., etc. Another plus was the cost. We shopped around a little and found Thurston Southern to be very fair and comparable on cost. We especially appreciated their willingness and interest in responding to cost related questions, or any other detail. Thurston Southern is our only choice for future catering events! They are exceptional in every way! -
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Allyson Sent on 05/15/20165 out of 5 rating
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I gave my hubby a 70th surprise birthday party and wanted to have it catered. I searched through and found thumbtack who in turned recommended a few places. I check all of them out and then some. I determined from all that I researched, that I was totally impressed with Thurston Southern. The menu alone for what I wanted was perfect.
The food was fantastic, everyone from the party are still talking about the food. Yummy is all I can say.
The chef and staff were great and made the evening just perfect. I couldn't have asked for abetted experience then I had.
I look forward to having them cater another party. Wish it was tomorrow.
I gave my hubby a 70th surprise birthday party and wanted to have it catered. I searched through and found thumbtack who in turned recommended a few places. I check all of them out and then some. I determined from all that I researched, that I was totally impressed with Thurston Southern. The menu alone for what I wanted was perfect.
The food was fantastic, everyone from the party are still talking about the food. Yummy is all I can say.
The chef and staff were great and made the evening just perfect. I couldn't have asked for abetted experience then I had.
I look forward to having them cater another party. Wish it was tomorrow.
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User2591154 Sent on 04/28/20165 out of 5 rating
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Thurston Southern did a wonderful job and we will definitely be using them again in the near futureThurston Southern did a wonderful job and we will definitely be using them again in the near future -
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Jenni S. Sent on 12/30/20195 out of 5 rating
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Private dinners and catering for a large party
Amazing staff, superb level of detail for planning and execution. The dinners have always been flawless and the food is gourmet. Everyone at the party we threw asked us over and over who the caterers were and the chicken nuggets were fought over by both the kids and adults! Will use again and again.Amazing staff, superb level of detail for planning and execution. The dinners have always been flawless and the food is gourmet. Everyone at the party we threw asked us over and over who the caterers were and the chicken nuggets were fought over by both the kids and adults! Will use again and again. -
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Nancy Sent on 04/26/20164.9 out of 5 rating
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Really so so delicious!!!! Nathan was a dream to work with and all of my guests were blown away by the food!!!Really so so delicious!!!! Nathan was a dream to work with and all of my guests were blown away by the food!!! -
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Audrey Sent on 10/31/20184.8 out of 5 rating
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Quality, service and FLAVOR to match any of Charleston's best restaurants
The focus of our entire wedding planning was predicated on giving our guests a taste of Charleston/Lowcountry cuisine that made us want to get married in Charleston in the first place. From the get go, Heather & Andrea were so willing to go above and beyond, both by being totally open to our many changes/ideas, and coming up with suggestions to make sure our guests got the best overall experience. We had a fairly large wedding 120+ people, and I have to say that every person we spoke to at the wedding and after the fact could not have raved more about the service and the quality of the food. They were always willing to work with us to keep costs down and keep below our budget, and were nothing but excited to help through out the entire process. One of my favorite memories of wedding planning was our tasting, (beforehand Andrea & Heather even joined us on a venue tour), but they were so giddy to have us try their food and our menu which we had completely toiled over (too many good options!). I'm so thankful for having found them, and I think we succeeded in showing our guests a great time and filling their bellies with some of the best lowcountry flavor around.
This beer-loving couple couldn't have been happier to have used Thurston’s Flute bar service as well. They went above and beyond to help us offer a special beer draft bar with kegs from local breweries, and I think the most excited I was during the whole planning process was seeing the draft options she was able to come up with. Local beer was a flowin' and we loved every drop of it ;) I also have to say that the bar service itself that night was exceptional. Every single server and bartender were not only so polite and attentive, but FUN! Our guests were constantly remarking on how much they enjoyed everyone that worked the event, and made them feel right at home. They were also very cognizant of our budget and helped us tailor things to meet what we wanted AND what we could afford. Very thankful to have found them!The focus of our entire wedding planning was predicated on giving our guests a taste of Charleston/Lowcountry cuisine that made us want to get married in Charleston in the first place. From the get go, Heather & Andrea were so willing to go above and beyond, both by being totally open to our many changes/ideas, and coming up with suggestions to make sure our guests got the best overall experience. We had a fairly large wedding 120+ people, and I have to say that every person we spoke to at the wedding and after the fact could not have raved more about the service and the quality of the food. They were always willing to work with us to keep costs down and keep below our budget, and were nothing but excited to help through out the entire process. One of my favorite memories of wedding planning was our tasting, (beforehand Andrea & Heather even joined us on a venue tour), but they were so giddy to have us try their food and our menu which we had completely toiled over (too many good options!). I'm so thankful for having found them, and I think we succeeded in showing our guests a great time and filling their bellies with some of the best lowcountry flavor around.
This beer-loving couple couldn't have been happier to have used Thurston’s Flute bar service as well. They went above and beyond to help us offer a special beer draft bar with kegs from local breweries, and I think the most excited I was during the whole planning process was seeing the draft options she was able to come up with. Local beer was a flowin' and we loved every drop of it ;) I also have to say that the bar service itself that night was exceptional. Every single server and bartender were not only so polite and attentive, but FUN! Our guests were constantly remarking on how much they enjoyed everyone that worked the event, and made them feel right at home. They were also very cognizant of our budget and helped us tailor things to meet what we wanted AND what we could afford. Very thankful to have found them! -
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A Sent on 05/06/20164.5 out of 5 rating
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Nathan was very easy to work with and the food was great. He listed to both our staff and volunteers about needs and wishes for our event and was able to deliver great food and service.Nathan was very easy to work with and the food was great. He listed to both our staff and volunteers about needs and wishes for our event and was able to deliver great food and service. -
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