Best Wedding Buffet Fayetteville Near Me

Cheryl Basey: We were able to secure Friends Catering for our company’s thanksgiving event. We were late to secure catering for such a large amount of people and they assisted us with menu selections and the event planning. We had 750 employees and their families all fed and served this amazing food. Our event was 02-01-2022. Thank you, our new go to caterers!- Cheryl

Terryn Groover: Our experience with friends was nothing short of amazing from start to finish! We reached out to them via website and was scheduled a consultation the same day, they actually listened to our likes and dislikes and their chef created a special menu for us. We had our wish list met and fell in love with the company at the tasting after meeting some staff.The day of our wedding was simply amazing and the food was just as good as we had it at the tasting! Our family and friends also enjoyed the meal and drinks! Our menu was: champagne chicken, braised short ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans. We had the blazed shrimp, chicken and waffles and bacon skewers for our cocktail hour.Our wedding was 6/4/22 and we can’t wait to host another event for our friends can cater! Thank you for making our day amazing!

Ashleigh Chuchra-Zbytniuk: If I could give a zero star rating, I would. I am planning a wedding and reached out to this company after looking over their menu. Someone named Portia reached out to me through email and asked when a good time would be to set up a consultation. I responded and never received a response back. I finally received a text asking to set up a consultation. I responded and we set it up for a day that week. The woman messaged me and said that she had a family emergency and would need to reschedule. Totally fine, life happens. We rescheduled. On our rescheduled day, I never heard from her. I emailed and texted without a response….. I tried to enter our video call at the time scheduled and was never let in. It is now 4 days from the day we were supposed to meet and still haven’t received any kind of message on why I was stood up. Safe to say that I will not even try to reschedule again because it is obvious that I can not rely on this company and they must not need my business. Apparently I should have read the reviews because it seems like a common problem.

Coco_Chanel: I was waiting to see if I got a response from this business but enough is enough.I had a consultation scheduled for April 12, 2022, I was stood up. I sent a email to see what happened, I never got a response. The following day I reached out to The Friends Table establishment to see if they are affiliated, and explained what happened. The person said yes they are affiliated, apologized and scheduled a consultation for April 18th. We had a nice consultation, she was very informative as we discussed details. She then told me that she would send menu’s and quotes to my email, I have yet to receive them. I reached out twice, by Facebook messenger and text. I received a response on Facebook about someone getting back to me but my text message hasn’t been replied to yet. At this point, I will take my business and money elsewhere. If you give poor service in the beginning, it will continue that way.

Katie Grant: We got my mom’s wedding catered and couldn’t have been happier with the experience! From the food Being delicious to the staff being friendly and going above and beyond to help us (we had no idea what we were doing 😂) it was a huge success! The bartender was amazing! She had such a great, warm energy about her! Thank you so much for making this wedding so beautiful! We appreciate y’all and look forward to ordering from you in the future! ❤️

Melody Hardin: We were CATFISHED by Friends Upscale Comfort Food. I would be leery about ordering from this place for any business function. We were sadly disappointed. Looking at the website and menu is nothing like what we received. The communication was great until the food was dropped off. I have sent an email and called and no response from Porsche. Our order was just over $1100.00. We ordered food for 20 people three appetizers; spinach dip, sesame chicken balls, and coconut shrimp. For the meal we ordered the Da ville Salad with three different dressing, chicken marsala and stew beef (pot roast), 3 vegetables for sides; roasted potatoes, green beans, corn and 20 dessert shooters. We also paid $100.00 for set up; disposable chafing dish buffet set & Chafing fuel/ sterno. The day the food arrived it was late. The two girls dropping it off stated they were told this was a dropped off. So, we ended up using our own supplies to set every up; sterno, chafing dishes, etc. One of the staff members from Friends Upscale Comfort Food stated she only had small Dixie paper plates. So, we had to use our plates. The silverware we were given was the cheapest silverware you can buy. It broke while using it. So, guess what? We had to use our own. We were suppose to get the clear plastic plates with our delivery. Let's move on to the food. The staff from FUCF had two bags of food. I asked is they needed a cart to get the rest of the food? One of the girls from FUCF stated no this was it. The food that was delivered was so disappointing. The food was cold when it arrived. The coconut shrimp had no coconut at all (we paid $1.50 extra person serving), it looked like Gordan's fried shrimp from a grocery store. The shrimp had no curve and tasted just like Gordan's in the box shrimp. The salad we ordered had no onions on the menu, which was great because we have people that are allergic to onions. Our salad was loaded with red onions and only came with ranch dressing. The chicken marsala was extremely thin a piece. Looked like the chicken breast was sliced in two, to make two serving instead of one. The roast we could not cut with our forks, so we used a knife and let's just say we had to work at it. And lastly the desserts. No dessert shooters came just to big bowls of pudding. I have reach out to Friends Upscale Comfort Food and Porsche has not called me. The sad part of this is we have many events that we ordered catering. This was a time for FUCF to shine and get multiple opportunities to cater again. This experience was a bad one. I am still waiting to hear from Porsche!

Joey Cracks: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,ValueStore bought banana pudding. Worst catering experience.

Melisa Finley: I hesitated to write this because I could not give a 4 or 5 star review... but because I rely on reviews when seeking services, it's important that I do my part.I will start by saying that the FRIENDS team is made of very warm and kind people that were open to feedback throughout the process.This business has great potential- but at the end of the day, their process needs a lot of work.I was very optimistic given all the great reviews and my venue's personal feedback about this caterer. Our confidence was first shaken at our tasting experience because there was a gap in communication with the different team components and our menu selections were not prepared. The team adjusted on the spot and whipped up our delicious selections with the disclaimer that they would taste even better day of because the meats would have time to marinate/slow cook. I was transparent with the team regarding our experience and we were reassured the day of would be great.On the day of, so many things went flat-out wrong with catering.The biggest things I'll highlight are:i.) Food was served coldii.) The entrees were poorly seasoned- WHICH WAS THE BIGGEST SURPRISE. I had guests asking for salt... but there was no salt on hand for guests to useiii.) Bartender ran out of water with more than an hour to go to the event's endiv.) There was no knife provided to cut our wedding cake... so we didn't... cause we couldn't. We cut into it the next day at home.Many of my guests, including myself, bought fast food on the way home because dinner completely missed the mark.I am so sad to write that one of my worst fears for that big day came true. I did speak to a team member some days after (I had to request a call for feedback) and she was very apologetic. She was not at all defensive and was receptive to all the feedback. She offered some context with some of the mishaps... but nothing that fully justified. Similar situation to the tasting but this time the damage was grave.Retrospectively, I wish I had requested a refund of our deposit after the tasting and searched for another caterer- EVEN with the tight timeline by that point.To end on a positive note, I can say the dessert chef is PHENOMENAL! Both the tasting and wedding cake/cupcakes were DIVINE. Moist, DELICIOUS, and just out of this world good! We got a variety of cupcakes were were unique and delicious, along with a 6 inch strawberry cake with vanilla frosting- soooo good.

Crystal Love: Positive:Professionalism,QualityFriends catered a wedding reception and the food was absolutely amazing. The staff was friendly and professional. I highly recommend this business for your next event

Kim Reed: The food was amazing and the staff was very professional and friendly!! I would definitely recommend them!

James Leach: Critical:Professionalism,Quality

Andrew Cowman: These guys did a truly great job catering my sisters murder mystery party the other weekend. My what a night we had. Thank you guys for incredibly generous service and really really delicious food. I absolutely adored the crab cakes, the bruschetta, the shrimp and sausage skewers. there was obviously a lot of southern touch to the menu, just the right flavor. Enjoyed it very much.

Nisha R: My husband and I enjoyed a private dining experience to celebrate our 2 year wedding anniversary. The ladies of FRIENDS exceeded the expectations I had. The ambiance, service and food were amazing. I assure you that you will not be disappointed when you choose to dine the Upscale Way!Safety precautions were also followed during our service.

Grace Mitchell: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueThere is only one word I have to describe the food, customer service, intimate yet elegant ambiance of the staff and management of Friends Upscale is...... FANTASTIC!!! Their attention to details while complying with COVID-19 safety standards is par none!!!

Kristopher McMurray: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueFRIENDS are absolutely fantastic! My girlfriend and I had a private dining experience with FRIENDS, and even with the obstacles of the diet we were following, they customized their menu for us. HANDS DOWN the best food I’ve ever had! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Regine Shearn: FANTASTIC!! Definitely worth it!

Tiara D: Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,ValueHave never had an item that was not delicious ! Customer service is always up to par and they aim to please. Staple contact for all my catering needs.

Ciera Thompson: 😻 the Oreo cheesecake Pudding was love! I enjoyed the quality of the food and the head chef was very nice!

Prim Proper: We retained the team to cater our wedding reception. Not only did they handle the food, they also managed the bar! They worked with our budget and exceeded our expectations - we had a cocktail hour with their amazing appetizers and champagne. Our families were impressed and said they felt like royalty with the upscale treatment. After cocktail hour we were served buffet style by table. I saw them on social media but never had a chance to try it - the team sat with us and helped us pick our meal, the meal style, the cocktails, and we were able to do a private tasting! We highly recommend them and will be using them for all of our events!

Amere Vega: We came across Friends Upscale after conducting a search for private dining to commemorate our wedding anniversary. The staff was friendly, personable, professional, and the food is amazing! We are from Atlanta and relocated to Fayetteville a few years ago and have not found anyone that matched or exceeded our experience in the A - needless to say, they surpassed all expectations.

Lillian Hunt: Here for a wedding. It was beautiful.

Ronda Winfield: Beautiful space especially if you have the right decorator. Facilities were clean and ample parking for guests

N. Shaw: I’ve used Intrigue Venue on multiple occasions and Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Cheryl never disappoint! The decor is always beautiful and the customer service is fabulous! I’ve already booked their venue for my next event!!

Christian Rey: Excelente lugar los recomiendo

Marcelita Scott: WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THE OWNERS MRS. CHERYL AND MR. MARVIN BAKER THE WORD EXTRAORDINARY COMES TO MIND MR. AND MRS. BAKER HAVE THE SWEETEST SPIRIT COMING IN CONTACT WITH THEM I KNOW IT WAS GOD SENT I WENT TO THEM TO HOST MY HUSBAND AND I 11TH ANNIVERSARY VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY AND THEY OBLIGED ME WITH ANY AND EVERYTHING AND I HAD MRS. CHERYL TO DECORATE AND WHEN I TELL YOU SHE DID THAT EVERYONE IS STILL TALKING ABOUT HOW NICE EVERYTHING WAS GOD GAVE ME THE VISION I WROTE IT OUT AND MADE IT PLAIN I SHARED IT WITH HER AND SHE EXECUTED THAT WHAT A PHENOMENAL JOB WENT IN AS STRANGERS CAME OUT FAMILY AND WE ARE WELL PLEASED THANK THANK YOU NEW FOUND FAMILY MEMBERS THE BAKERS THANK YOU JOB WELL DONE

Sherry Byron: Awesome venue with great amenities. The kitchen space made it easier for food prep, and the bar station definitely added to the atmosphere, what really sets this venue apart from others, is the awesome owner ( Ms Cheryl and her Husband) and her team . Ms Cheryl made the experience so much more enjoyable.I only had to show up! The decorations were top notched and she always kept me informed of all matters pertaining to our contract. I am confident in Ms Cheryl and her team to Always provide with hospitality and great service. I can't wait to plan another event. Thank you Intrigue Venue!

Angie Taylor: This venue has two locations on site...a larger space with a bar area great for larger events and a smaller space for more intimate settings. Both are equally capable of being beautifully decorated for any event and the owners are friendly and super helpful!

Leon Smith: Nice venue

Ashley Ashford: My experience with Mr. And Mrs. Baker was wonderful. Intrigue 2 is a beautiful venue for smaller events. Ms. Cheryl was timely in her responses and always pleasant. Thank you again for helping make my mom's 60th birthday a success! I look forward to working with you all in the future.

Ada Graham: This is without a shadow of a doubt the best Venue Ever! Such wonderful people to work with, and they know their Stuff! Mrs Cheryl Baker and her very creative mind decorated that Venue with such elegance and beauty! It was as if she peeped into our minds and made our dreams and visions for this occasion come true. It was truly a Palace for our Queen and Matriarch. They also kept it within our budget!!! We'll Be Back!!!

Angelina Hall: I held my husband's birthday party there and the owners are soooo helpful and professional. So many people gave compliments on how beautiful everything was. That venue is a hidden gem. We will be using them in the future.

Nastasia Williams: The owners were extremely nice and helpful. Also the night clean up person was great as well. The prefect spot for my daughter's sweet 16 masquerade ball!!

Cassandra Rattler: A great space for any event.

Robbie Barnes: Cheryl Baker you and your team did an amazing job on making our day even more special then it already was. Thank you so much me and my wife Zhane' Kirk really appreciated your time, your space, your patience, your kindness and creativity. You'll treated us like family/friends, not just a customer. Our experience with you'll was amazing. Everything was beautiful.

Tiny Turner: My husband and I got married on September 11,2021 at Intrigue venue!! From the time I booked the place until the day of my wedding..,The baker ‘s was very professional answering all my questions and concerns!! The venue was amazingly kept we really enjoyed our day as well as our guest Thank you

Rolesha Thomas: We had our wedding 7/31/21 and it was absolutely wonderful the owners were both very helpful and extremely generous to us. Thanks so much for your support 🙏🏾.

Deborah Campbell: I had my mother’s 80th Birthday party here. The owners were VERY nice and brought my vision to life. My mother was blown away!!!!

TATIANA GIBBS: Beautiful venue. Center pieces & Lighting transformed the space to another level of gorgeous! A/C kept us guests perfectly cooled throughout the night. Plenty of parking!

Stephanie Brunson: Due to COVID-19 we had to cancel our Family event twice and Mr. and Mrs. Baker allowed us to reschedule without any issues. The Baker’s were very professional and did an extraordinary job at our Family Celebration. Thank you both for making our Family event a success.

Linda Brun: Marvin and Cheryl Baker made our dream wedding a reality. Everything was beautiful and beyond our expectations 💖 . Intrigue Venue, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!! Rex and Linda Brun♥️