REFERRALS AND CLIENTS
CLIENTS
The following is a partial list of our clients since we launched our catering company in October 2014.
REFERRALS (posted on Yelp)
11/6/2017
Allison Godfrey
Wedding
From beginning of the wedding planning process to the end of our reception dinner, Ken, Lisa, and the team at Tasteful Adventures were tremendous. Not only was the food GREAT, but they are just sweet, thoughtful, and easy going people to work with. Our families raved about the meatloaf, were so excited about the clam chowder, and found a new favorite in the bacon wrapped, blue cheese stuffed dates. We chose Tasteful Adventures as our caterers because of their commitment to using quality ingredients and transparency about what goes into the food they prepare, but we'd recommend them again and again because of how great of people they were. They were both professional and warm + welcoming. You don't find that too often in a catering company!
Kimberly B
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Pinehills, Plymouth
10/4/2017
Tasteful Adventures catered our son's rehearsal dinner (August 2017) and everyone loved the food! We planned a beer tasting event, and Lisa worked hard to create a fun Tapas style menu to go with our theme. She was creative and worked with all our requests and ideas - the food was plentiful and the service excellent. I didn't worry about anything!
Tracy M
Wedding
7/20/2017
Lisa and Ken catered our wedding last month (6/10/17) and honestly I'm not even sure where to begin. The food was amazing. I'm still thinking about that short rib and how it was falling off the bone. Everyone -- to a person -- raved about the food. Multiple guests asked for and received second helpings.
The passed appetizers and charcuterie were fantastic. As the bride, it was difficult to get the chance to enjoy that stuff, but Lisa made us a special plate of it. And that, honestly, is what is so special about Tasteful Adventures. Yes, they make amazing food that you think about long after your plate is gone, but it's the little gestures that make them stand out from all the rest.
Lisa designed a menu just for us based on what we like. She was easy to work with through the whole process, supportive, handled so many details that I barely could even comprehend needed to be handled. And she was on-site and serving for the wedding.
I could go on and on, but I will finish by saying they were the best and I would hire them for another event in a nanosecond.
Thor
Wedding
4/20/2017
They helped make a memory that will last for the rest of our lives.
Tasteful Adventures worked with us to craft a delicious menu for some diverse dietary needs. The food was perfect. I'll get short ribs no matter where I go now to see if anyone can come close. I think it will be a challenge. The empanadas come as advertised. It's one of their specialties and it's easy to see why. Brilliant!
Their team orchestrated the food service beyond our expectations. They worked seamlessly in the somewhat limited kitchen we afforded them and the dinner service was comparable to any fine restaurant. Professional, friendly and nicely attentive.
Beginning to end, they shined. We can't recommend them any higher.
Betsy
Birthday Party
2/19/2017
Lisa at Tasteful-Adventures catered my mom's 85th birthday party last weekend, and she was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. It was a family event, and there were some finicky eaters in the crowd, so I had to go back to Lisa a few times to make adjustments to the menu, which she was always great about and happy to adjust. We had a couple of special requests, one of them being a smoked salmon platter that wasn't on their regular menu but she was happy to do it for us. And she made a couple of suggestions, such as the corn elotes, which was delicious. Everything was very tasty and everyone had only positive things to say about the food. Thanks Lisa, I would definitely use your catering services again and recommend you highly. Also, the mini-cupcakes that you arranged for us were a real hit!
Laura R
Wedding
9/8/2016
Lisa & Ken catered our wedding last month, and guests are still telling us "that was the best wedding food I've ever had in my life." Imagine cooking salmon--perfectly--for 130 guests. It was juicy, flaky, and served with a perfect dill butter. Still dreaming about it!! The menu they developed, of passed appetizers and buffet entrees and sides, was very creative, light, and perfect for the occasion (outdoors on the water in early August). I emailed back and forth with Lisa for months before the wedding, and she was so responsive and accommodating. My family members have a lot of food allergies, and Lisa accommodated every single one, from gluten issues to a celery allergy. All of our appetizers were dairy free, and they were delicious! We were so impressed with their food and presentation, and it was a pleasure planning with them.
Bev H
Wedding
8/16/2016
This is my very first time writing an online review for any product or service. It's just not my thing (although I do appreciate others' reviews!). However, I was compelled to write this because of two exceptional PEOPLE, Lisa and Ken MacDonald, and the fabulous service they provided for my son's wedding.
We hosted a magical backyard wedding for about 80 people at our home at the end of June and hired Tasteful Adventures to provide the food and catering services. It was the best thing we ever did! We had specific ideas in mind and they worked with us to come up with a menu that suited our vision as well as our budget. So easy and wonderful to work with!
The food - wow! People are still talking about the fabulous food at the wedding. We had stations, passed hors d'oeuvres and a buffet. Many of the items were fabulous recipes proprietary to Ken and Lisa: empanadas, mole, arroz con pollo, marinated swordfish, puttensca, marinated cauliflower, etc. They also prepared and elegantly served the best roast beef many of us have ever had, along with pasta primavera, salads, etc. And we loved the dessert presentation - individual fresh fruit cups with optional real whipped cream. Did I say fabulous?!?!?
From the time they arrived at the house that day, I did not have to even think about the food. They cooked it, set it up, served it and kept it coming. And after the party ended, they left my backyard and kitchen all picked up.
I look forward to my next opportunity to use Tasteful Adventures. Meanwhile, Ken and Lisa participate in farmers markets in the area so it's great to know I can stop by and say hello to these wonderful people and sample their latest creation.
Kim Corben, Director, Plymouth Philharmonic
Pre-Concert Soirees, "Meet the Artist" Luncheon, Donor Appreciation Dinner
4/4/2016
Ken and Lisa have catered 3 events for the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra so far - there will be more! The food was excellent and creatively themed around our concerts. They took great care with every detail. Being a bit of a control freak, I usually worry about everything, but by the time we were doing our second event together - I knew they would have everything under control leaving me to attend to my other duties. I have received rave reviews from our patrons after every event they've done for us. Bravo Lisa and Ken! I can't wait to see what they will come up with for our next event!
Angela T
Prepared Foods Customer
3/30/2016
I am a customer of Ken and Lisa's and one of the first to taste test their empanadas. Their committment to use organic, locally sourced ingredients in their recipes shows in the quality of the final product. The homemade goodness cannot be beat. The instructions to heat are very easy to follow. Within a few minutes, you can experience a taste of Latin inspired cuisine. They have a great variety of empanadas to choose from and you won't be disappointed in any of them. Definitely a deserved 5 star rating.
Stephen F
Prepared Foods Customer
6/21/2016
Their catered food is inventive, yet simple and scrumptious. I recommend them for events, dinner parties, and broker open houses.
Jeff M
Bereavement
11/10/2015
Tasteful Adventures put together an amazing spread for an event that started at one venue and continued at a second venue. Lisa and her team come up with truly great food and beverage suggestions, and everything was really tasty. As this was a complicated event, we appreciated the pre-planning, scouting out the sites beforehand, and taking care of all those little details our family didn't really have time to attend to. Best of all, the pricing was quite reasonable considering the quality and attention we got from Tasteful Adventures.
Deborah G
Wedding Engagement Party
7/21/2015
I love giving credit to local small business owners especially when credit is due and they do a fabulous job! My fiance and I had our engagement party as a backyard BBQ and we hired TASTEFUL ADVENTURES! What a wonderful husband and wife team! Lisa and her husband set up an awesome hamburger bar where you could put just about any type of topping u wanted on it! Along of course with so many other options! Makes you feel really good when guests come up to u all night and tell you how much they love the food! I would not hesitate to hire them again! Thank you Lisa!
Cheryl N
Wedding
7/19/2015
Lisa and Ken McDonald catered my entire wedding weekend from the rehearsal dinner to our day after breakfast. Lisa worked with me on everything, creating menus and wine lists to compliment each other.
They are caring and attentive and will absolutely work within any budget. They are creative and professional paying attention to every detail to create the perfect event for YOU.
I know my words can not express the gratitude I have for both Lisa and Ken for making our wedding weekend a memorable one- I am still hearing from friends and family about their Burnt Ends Empanadas, Lobster sliders, 3 Cheese Mac & Cheese, Deviled Eggs (OMG!) and the amazing Rose Sangria with Brandy and Chamboard (to die for!) oh and let's not forget the Oaxacan Mocha Chocolate Cake w/ Cajete and Crema (WOW!!)
Thank you Lisa and Ken for making the planning of this weekend easy and enjoyable- I am honored to be the first of many 5 STAR rating!
REFERRALS (posted on Yelp)
11/6/2017
Allison Godfrey
Wedding
From beginning of the wedding planning process to the end of our reception dinner, Ken, Lisa, and the team at Tasteful Adventures were tremendous. Not only was the food GREAT, but they are just sweet, thoughtful, and easy going people to work with. Our families raved about the meatloaf, were so excited about the clam chowder, and found a new favorite in the bacon wrapped, blue cheese stuffed dates. We chose Tasteful Adventures as our caterers because of their commitment to using quality ingredients and transparency about what goes into the food they prepare, but we'd recommend them again and again because of how great of people they were. They were both professional and warm + welcoming. You don't find that too often in a catering company!
Kimberly B
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, Pinehills, Plymouth
10/4/2017
Tasteful Adventures catered our son's rehearsal dinner (August 2017) and everyone loved the food! We planned a beer tasting event, and Lisa worked hard to create a fun Tapas style menu to go with our theme. She was creative and worked with all our requests and ideas - the food was plentiful and the service excellent. I didn't worry about anything!
Tracy M
Wedding
7/20/2017
Lisa and Ken catered our wedding last month (6/10/17) and honestly I'm not even sure where to begin. The food was amazing. I'm still thinking about that short rib and how it was falling off the bone. Everyone -- to a person -- raved about the food. Multiple guests asked for and received second helpings.
The passed appetizers and charcuterie were fantastic. As the bride, it was difficult to get the chance to enjoy that stuff, but Lisa made us a special plate of it. And that, honestly, is what is so special about Tasteful Adventures. Yes, they make amazing food that you think about long after your plate is gone, but it's the little gestures that make them stand out from all the rest.
Lisa designed a menu just for us based on what we like. She was easy to work with through the whole process, supportive, handled so many details that I barely could even comprehend needed to be handled. And she was on-site and serving for the wedding.
I could go on and on, but I will finish by saying they were the best and I would hire them for another event in a nanosecond.
Thor
Wedding
4/20/2017
They helped make a memory that will last for the rest of our lives.
Tasteful Adventures worked with us to craft a delicious menu for some diverse dietary needs. The food was perfect. I'll get short ribs no matter where I go now to see if anyone can come close. I think it will be a challenge. The empanadas come as advertised. It's one of their specialties and it's easy to see why. Brilliant!
Their team orchestrated the food service beyond our expectations. They worked seamlessly in the somewhat limited kitchen we afforded them and the dinner service was comparable to any fine restaurant. Professional, friendly and nicely attentive.
Beginning to end, they shined. We can't recommend them any higher.
Betsy
Birthday Party
2/19/2017
Lisa at Tasteful-Adventures catered my mom's 85th birthday party last weekend, and she was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. It was a family event, and there were some finicky eaters in the crowd, so I had to go back to Lisa a few times to make adjustments to the menu, which she was always great about and happy to adjust. We had a couple of special requests, one of them being a smoked salmon platter that wasn't on their regular menu but she was happy to do it for us. And she made a couple of suggestions, such as the corn elotes, which was delicious. Everything was very tasty and everyone had only positive things to say about the food. Thanks Lisa, I would definitely use your catering services again and recommend you highly. Also, the mini-cupcakes that you arranged for us were a real hit!
Laura R
Wedding
9/8/2016
Lisa & Ken catered our wedding last month, and guests are still telling us "that was the best wedding food I've ever had in my life." Imagine cooking salmon--perfectly--for 130 guests. It was juicy, flaky, and served with a perfect dill butter. Still dreaming about it!! The menu they developed, of passed appetizers and buffet entrees and sides, was very creative, light, and perfect for the occasion (outdoors on the water in early August). I emailed back and forth with Lisa for months before the wedding, and she was so responsive and accommodating. My family members have a lot of food allergies, and Lisa accommodated every single one, from gluten issues to a celery allergy. All of our appetizers were dairy free, and they were delicious! We were so impressed with their food and presentation, and it was a pleasure planning with them.
Bev H
Wedding
8/16/2016
This is my very first time writing an online review for any product or service. It's just not my thing (although I do appreciate others' reviews!). However, I was compelled to write this because of two exceptional PEOPLE, Lisa and Ken MacDonald, and the fabulous service they provided for my son's wedding.
We hosted a magical backyard wedding for about 80 people at our home at the end of June and hired Tasteful Adventures to provide the food and catering services. It was the best thing we ever did! We had specific ideas in mind and they worked with us to come up with a menu that suited our vision as well as our budget. So easy and wonderful to work with!
The food - wow! People are still talking about the fabulous food at the wedding. We had stations, passed hors d'oeuvres and a buffet. Many of the items were fabulous recipes proprietary to Ken and Lisa: empanadas, mole, arroz con pollo, marinated swordfish, puttensca, marinated cauliflower, etc. They also prepared and elegantly served the best roast beef many of us have ever had, along with pasta primavera, salads, etc. And we loved the dessert presentation - individual fresh fruit cups with optional real whipped cream. Did I say fabulous?!?!?
From the time they arrived at the house that day, I did not have to even think about the food. They cooked it, set it up, served it and kept it coming. And after the party ended, they left my backyard and kitchen all picked up.
I look forward to my next opportunity to use Tasteful Adventures. Meanwhile, Ken and Lisa participate in farmers markets in the area so it's great to know I can stop by and say hello to these wonderful people and sample their latest creation.
Kim Corben, Director, Plymouth Philharmonic
Pre-Concert Soirees, "Meet the Artist" Luncheon, Donor Appreciation Dinner
4/4/2016
Ken and Lisa have catered 3 events for the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra so far - there will be more! The food was excellent and creatively themed around our concerts. They took great care with every detail. Being a bit of a control freak, I usually worry about everything, but by the time we were doing our second event together - I knew they would have everything under control leaving me to attend to my other duties. I have received rave reviews from our patrons after every event they've done for us. Bravo Lisa and Ken! I can't wait to see what they will come up with for our next event!
Angela T
Prepared Foods Customer
3/30/2016
I am a customer of Ken and Lisa's and one of the first to taste test their empanadas. Their committment to use organic, locally sourced ingredients in their recipes shows in the quality of the final product. The homemade goodness cannot be beat. The instructions to heat are very easy to follow. Within a few minutes, you can experience a taste of Latin inspired cuisine. They have a great variety of empanadas to choose from and you won't be disappointed in any of them. Definitely a deserved 5 star rating.
Stephen F
Prepared Foods Customer
6/21/2016
Their catered food is inventive, yet simple and scrumptious. I recommend them for events, dinner parties, and broker open houses.
Jeff M
Bereavement
11/10/2015
Tasteful Adventures put together an amazing spread for an event that started at one venue and continued at a second venue. Lisa and her team come up with truly great food and beverage suggestions, and everything was really tasty. As this was a complicated event, we appreciated the pre-planning, scouting out the sites beforehand, and taking care of all those little details our family didn't really have time to attend to. Best of all, the pricing was quite reasonable considering the quality and attention we got from Tasteful Adventures.
Deborah G
Wedding Engagement Party
7/21/2015
I love giving credit to local small business owners especially when credit is due and they do a fabulous job! My fiance and I had our engagement party as a backyard BBQ and we hired TASTEFUL ADVENTURES! What a wonderful husband and wife team! Lisa and her husband set up an awesome hamburger bar where you could put just about any type of topping u wanted on it! Along of course with so many other options! Makes you feel really good when guests come up to u all night and tell you how much they love the food! I would not hesitate to hire them again! Thank you Lisa!
Cheryl N
Wedding
7/19/2015
Lisa and Ken McDonald catered my entire wedding weekend from the rehearsal dinner to our day after breakfast. Lisa worked with me on everything, creating menus and wine lists to compliment each other.
They are caring and attentive and will absolutely work within any budget. They are creative and professional paying attention to every detail to create the perfect event for YOU.
I know my words can not express the gratitude I have for both Lisa and Ken for making our wedding weekend a memorable one- I am still hearing from friends and family about their Burnt Ends Empanadas, Lobster sliders, 3 Cheese Mac & Cheese, Deviled Eggs (OMG!) and the amazing Rose Sangria with Brandy and Chamboard (to die for!) oh and let's not forget the Oaxacan Mocha Chocolate Cake w/ Cajete and Crema (WOW!!)
Thank you Lisa and Ken for making the planning of this weekend easy and enjoyable- I am honored to be the first of many 5 STAR rating!