"2010-10-22T00:00:00"^^ . . "5"^^ . . "3"^^ . "If I could make Dee Dee and Nick of Ciao Baby Catering family, I would. Let me start off with the basics...FOOD - AMAZING. I was looking for a caterer who could handle gluten free (I have celiac) without making me pay double. Well, she was able to make our entire meal gluten free. Everything at our wedding was an option for me! We interviewed close to 15 caterers and hired Ciao Baby. It was the best decision. I have had several people contact me asking for their information because the food was that great. We did three tastings. I remember thinking that I Hope the food was just as good in mass quantity and it was. Every raved. One of the band members even said the sauce was so good that he wanted to bottle it and make it into a shake. Nick and Dee Dee are a great team and the food was to die for. I am a picky eater especially because of my gluten problems but they wowed me and all 175 guests (and we had picky people). \n\nService - Excellent. We were having a backyard reception and Dee Dee came to the house three times to make sure everything was going to be fine. She even dealt with an electrical issue for the rentals company just to be helpful. Her staff made sure that we were taken care of at all times. Originally, we had discussed one menu idea and she wanted to understand our vision and said...\"Why?\" Thank God she did because she made us think through our idea and our reception was far better because of her working with us to make sure things flowed naturally. \n\nPresentation - The plates looked beautiful. The appetizers were passed and there were plenty to go around. \n\nPrice - Completely reasonable. We were getting quotes for 1.5 times to 2 times more than Dee Dee and then not getting nearly as much. She cooks all the food on-site - that's right nothing sits in a chafing dish while they drive. Dee Dee allowed us to really think through our menu. Nick was able to guide us with different ideas and talk about seasons and our theme so that everything tied together beautifully. \n\nMy dad is the pickiest man I know. He could not marveling at how good the food was. Truthfully, I think Ciao Baby Catering made our wedding a success. I am blessed to have found the whole crew. The servers were kind, polite, diligent, helpful and hard working. \n\nThe bartender even \"named\" a drink after my nieces so all night long they had a special drink to order. \n\nDee Dee told us early on that she wanted us to know that our day was going to be the best ever and that she would give her all. Nick and Dee Dee proved that they give 125% and so does their whole crew. \n\nI expect a lot when it comes to customer service and everyone at Ciao Baby exceeded my expectations. Dee Dee and Nick, you guys have my heart. I will see you soon because I miss your food already. \n\nI highly recommend Ciao Baby. You can't go wrong. You'll be delighted by their skill, commitment and kindness."^^ . "1"^^ . "1"^^ . .