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How people have reacted to our catering through the years
We believe that what our customers say about us, and our catering skills, tells you far more than anything
we can say ourselves, therefore please find below a selection of comments from satisfied clients.
Please take a look at relevant testimonials by category if you wish.
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​Christenings | Birthdays | Other Events | Weddings
Here are two headline testimonials from events we catered for in the Summer of 2017
Parkins Party at Hastoe Village Hall in July 2017. 
Lovely summers evening with drinks and canapes outside in front of the beautiful hall.
Dear Carolyn,
What a great time we enjoyed last Saturday at Hastoe Village Hall.
We have received so many compliments on the whole party from the friends and family who joined us, but in particular very positive comments on the quality, taste and presentation of the food you and your team prepared.

From start to finish it was a delight and exuded the quality and style that we were looking to achieve. Your staff were just terrific and so well presented in their black blouses and shirts. We had very many compliments on the efficiency, friendliness and professionalism of all the waiters and waitresses.

The drinks and canapé service was outstanding, as was the quality and attractiveness of the canapés. Dinner was just great and full marks for the way that the food was presented. The only "adverse" comment was that the portions were too large!

If you could have heard the compliments - "who did you use for the catering ?" -you would have been delighted. We know of two guests who have events coming up and who want your contact details. So you can read that we were very pleased indeed.

When we first met you, both Maggie and I were agreed that you were the person we wanted to provide for us as we were very impressed with your organisational skills, your clear communications and, of course, your menus.

We have no plans for another big bash but you never know when a smaller event might need your skills and lovely food.
Until then, our sincere thanks for a job really well done and best wishes to you and your staff.
David & Maggie 
Thomas Party at Cheddington Village Hall in July 2017.
A barn dance with old and young. A warm summers evening with Pimms and canapés out in the lawns. 

Carolyn provides a professional service from start to finish. Having never used Carolyn previously, I was reassured at our first meeting by the comprehensive response to my queries, the suggestions she made and her readiness to provide references.

She clearly knew the venue, understood the type of event I was planning (large party for all ages) and after a long initial discussion, she suggested a menu with options, staffing and other ideas which enabled me to finalise everything quite easily.

Carolyn and her staff turned up on time and provided a faultless service;
  •  Immaculately attired staff who worked tirelessly to serve drinks and food, clear up as required and many (older) guests commented on how helpful they were. 
  •  Whist the tables and chairs were left in position, when I arrived for the start of the evening, the tables had been laid, bar set up and a welcome glass of bubbly was served to arriving guests.
  •  Beautifully presented buffet dinner with delicious and abundant food. I received many compliments from the canapés to the desserts and everything in-between. Carolyn said she aims to ensure there is sufficient food and we enjoyed the left overs the following day.
  •  Even the little details were handled so well by Carolyn and her staff. The people with gluten free diets were catered for effortlessly and discretely.

Using Carolyn and her team ensured that I was able to enjoy the party and could reply on them completely for the catering and bar.

I would not hesitate to recommend Carolyn to anyone organising an event and seeking a quality caterer.
Regards
Pier Thomas 
Baptism & Christenings

Event: Baptism for 90 people at Cheddington Village Hall, Cheddington, Bucks
Comment:
Dear Carolyn.
Thank you very much for all of your services both on the day and leading up to our daughter's baptism.
Everything was just perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed every single moment and so did our guests. Your team were so friendly, helpful and accommodating.
Should we require a caterer in the future we know who to use and we'll certainly be recommending you to our friends.
Once again thanks for making our daughter's day so special and memorable.
Kind regards Prad and Luciana Samtani.

Event: Christening Party for 40 people at Aldbury Village Hall, Aldbury
Comment:
Carolyn, Thank you so much for doing such a super job on Sunday. The food was delicious and our guests seemed very impressed. Karen and Jess were both fantastic and I'm so pleased you advised me to have them. In fact I'm really not sure how we would have managed if we hadn't! I shall have no hesitation in recommending you to friends in the future and a big thank you for all your efforts. Best Regards Jo

Birthday Parties

Event: 21st Birthday BBQ for 80 people from London
Comment:
Good Morning Carolyn, I just wanted to email you thanking for the amazing food you made Saturday evening for my 21st birthday. You and the waitresses made it so special and your food was the best I have ever tasted. Everyone’s champagne was constantly topped up, the canapés were flowing and it was just to die for. I had the best party of my life. All my friends and family haven’t stopped talking about you and how good your services were (and if you need anyone for taste testing sessions to keep us in mind) ha ha! I just needed to thank you all ever so much. I would recommend your services to anyone. Regards Christie.

Carolyn, I just wanted to drop you line to thank you for Saturday. With absolutely no exception everybody had a wonderful time and the compliments about the food just keep coming. The food was amazing, as was the service and helpfulness of you and your team. Thanks once again for making Christie's day very special. Carol Ranger


Event: Birthday Party with 85 guests from London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire held in a marquee in Mentmore, Bucks
Comment:
Hi Carolyn……….Thank you very much indeed for helping to make this the best party yet! The marquee in the courtyard worked really well for the food and the live band. The waitresses performed above and beyond the call of duty. They were marvellous. Your food was the best yet especially the beef! Thank you.

Events: Birthdays


Everyone had a great time, the food and service was fantastic, and I thoroughly enjoyed being Lady Muck for the evening!

Thank you so much for your services, both prior to and during my party. It all went better than i could have imagined. I have had nothing but positive feedback from my guests. They all said that the food was delicious and that you, Karen and Louise were exceptionally helpful.
I am so glad that I heeded your advice prior to the day, it was invaluable.
With your assistance what started out as 'just a whim' turned into a special and unforgettable day.


Huge thank you to you and the girls for making yesterday so special for John. Not only was the food delicious but the warmth and charm you all radiated while looking after us was wonderful.

General Events

Event: Summer BBQ in Tring, Hertfordshire for 90 guests.
Comment: 
BBQs were hired, long tables laid with summer salads and pimms was drunk by the guests from neighbouring Wendover, Aston Clinton, Pitstone, Princes Risborough, Amersham and Chesham whist listening to the Abba Tribute Band. 
Carolyn’s food was beautifully prepared and my guests were craving for more! Carolyn’s waitress service was presentable, polite and discreet. 
I am very happy to absolutely recommend Carolyn Williams Catering Company………..HAPPY EATING!

Event: Party for 60 guests at Victoria Hall, Tring, Hertfordshire.
Comment: 
Dear Carolyn…I must thank you for the delicious buffet you provided for us, it was greatly enjoyed.
Please may I book for next year!

Event: Ladies Lunch at Tring Rugby Club, Cow Lane, Tring, Hertfordshire
Comment:
50 ladies lunched before the big match started! They enjoyed canapés, a hot main course followed by delicious desserts. Carolyn Williams Catering Company caters for all types of clubs and societies.

Event: Seminar for Meridian IQ in their offices in the Hemel Hempstead Trading Estate for 50 delegates
Comment: 
Canapés and drinks were provided for business representatives from Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Luton, Dunstable, Aylesbury and Uxbridge.

Event: Canapé and Cocktail Party for a house warming in Thame for 50 people.
Comment: 
Carolyn! The food was spectacular! The way you garnished with grasses and flowers on your beautiful plates was so imaginative and stylish. You made my life very easy!

Memorial 2018

Just emailing as one of the guests to let you know I thought the catering and the catering staff at Toby Davidson’s memorial evening in Long Marston last Friday were absolutely excellent.
Miscellaneous

I’ve had a number for guests comment on how good the food was and efficiency of the service. The fish and chips were popular!

It all helped the event run like clockwork.  Everyone had a great night and thanks for your help in making that happen.

Thank you so much for doing the dinner on Saturday ... Once again the food was fantastic and the service was very professional and unobtrusive
2018
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Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your staff for Saturday evening.

Food was amazing with many compliments on the night and messages since then. You and your staff were professional, so friendly and polite. You left the kitchen in great shape, BRILLIANT all round.
Sandra Taylor, Aldbury, July 2018 

Weddings

2018
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything. I couldn’t have wished for a better caterer and a cooler woman to do my wedding. From the word go, you got it and just went with it, and I am so grateful for everything and all the extra bits you did to ensure we had the best day. The dinner went so smoothly, everyone enjoyed the food and the waitresses were so lovely and professional and I just felt so lucky and proud.

I will be your walking talking promoter from now on, and will be recommending you to everyone I know, as (to quote Tina Turner) you’re simply the best.

 Thanks again SO much, you are a wonderful woman and really made our day amazing.

 Best wishes and big hugs,
Caroline, James and Harry xx

Firstly, thank you and your team for an amazing catering event that you provided us with at Caroline and James’s Wedding. I could not fault the professionalism of your whole team who were attentive and caring. The food was excellent, and the quality too. I had so many positive comments, and for that and every other reason, I thank you.
I shall be singing your praises from the roof tops from now on, but if you would like any write ups or feed back anywhere in particular, please let me know.  It would be my pleasure.​

Jane Maskell, Berkhamsted, September 2018 

We wanted to thank you and your hardworking team for the fabulous food and service you supplied for Adam and Julia's wedding on the 2nd June.
Your team worked like Trojans all the way through, but were still polite, helpful and smiling and the end of the night.
There were lots of compliments about the food which was probably the best BBQ food we have ever had (but don’t tell Ivor that as he loves 'man cooking' on the BBQ!).
I don’t know whether we will need more catering at any point but we would certainly come back to you if we did. Either way we would be happy to supply a reference if ever needed.
Thanks once again for helping make the day even more special for all of us.
Rosie & Ivor Eisenstadt, Berkhamsted

Thank you, and your team, for doing such a wonderful job at our wedding. It all ran so smoothly.  We had many compliments about the food and all your staff who I met were wonderful. You really were brilliant from the moment we met you and knew you were the right person for the job! I had also thought the cake maker had decorated the cake - which exceed all my expectations, but Mum told me yesterday that she didn't, so i'm assuming you did! - THANK YOU!
Everything really was brilliant. We would recommend you highly!

Lizzie and Erik, Ringshall, July 2018​

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On behalf of my wife and I, we want to thank you and your colleagues very much indeed for making our wedding celebration such a success.The whole evening went without a hitch and Jane & I are so grateful to you for your professionalism and for paying such great attention to the details. Nothing could have gone better.

I hope our paths will all cross again and we will definitely be recommending you all to friends and family.

Peter & Jane Ashman, Tring, January 2018

Wedding at Hastoe Village Hall, August 2017 
A mainly Irish guest list for this BBQ and lively party. A beautiful bride and a fabulous day. 
Dear Carolyn,
I just wanted to thank you for all the catering, presentation and serving you and your lovely team did for my daughter's wedding on 12th August. (Loretta and Rory) When I met you with Loretta a few weeks before the wedding, you made me feel that I could totally relax and leave everything in your capable hands. 
Everything was absolutely wonderful.
I have had so many people remark about the food and every aspect of the day. We all had a truly wonderful memorable day. 
Thank you again.
Lesley Jane Mackenzie (LJ)

Franzmann Wedding at home in a marquee in Harpenden. July 2017.  
The rain didn’t spoil this beautiful setting. Large marquee accommodated the guests who danced the night away.  
Dear Carolyn
We are sorry we haven’t written before, but as you can appreciate it’s been rather hectic since Dani’s wedding.

We would like to thank you for a super wedding reception you provided on Dani’s wedding day.  The food was fantastic and enjoyed by everybody and we have received numerous complimentary comments.  Your staff should also be congratulated for the excellent service they provided.

Once again we would like to thank you for all your efforts and would not hesitate to recommend you or contact you for the next one if or when the need arises!

Best wishes
Colin & Beryl Franzmann 


Event: Wedding Reception for 50 people at Squash Club, Tring and evening reception for 120 people at the Football Club, Tring.
Comment:
Dear Carolyn,
Firstly we would like to apologise for not emailing you earlier.
We would both like to thank you and your staff for all your hard work on our wedding day. 
The food was lovely, you and your staff were very friendly and helpful and we have received many comments from our guests regarding the high quality of the catering.
If you ever need a reference or recommendation we will always be willing to help. 
You assisted in making our day very special. 
Thank you again for all your help. 
Love Chris and Waew.

Event: Wedding Reception for 80 people at The Cecilia Hall, Puttenham
Comment:
Dear Carolyn
We would just like to say thank you so, so much for such a fantastic spread for our wedding on 7th March.
We were really, really pleased with everything and wouldn't change a thing. We have had a lot of compliments and I hope you get some more business from it.
We will certainly ask you to cater for us again if we ever have another occasion which requires a first class service like yours.
I will let you know when we get some photos back if you would be interested to see some., it would be really nice to get together for a coffee and chat - on a friendly basis. (we are sort of neighbours)!
Thanks again Carolyn.
Regards Jo.

Event: Wedding Reception in a marquee for 150 people in Maulden, Beds
Comment: 
Thank you so much for your wonderful food and organisation for our wedding reception. We loved the delicious dishes and many of our friends called to say the same. You kept everything flowing so smoothly and unobtrusively, while tidying up everything superbly as you went along. Please thank the waitresses for all their contributions to the excellent success of your catering.

Event: Summer Wedding in Longwick for 120 guests.
Comment: 
Carolyn Williams has worked for me on several occasions and I am delighted to recommend her. She has catered for two family weddings, a Christmas party at Tring School for 60 school staff and a retirement garden party for 70 guests. Carolyn manages to work in the space available and gives excellent guidance on layout and presentation. Her menus are carefully chosen using fresh local ingredients with alternative suggestions for special dietary requirements including vegans and gluten free. 
Carolyn’s staff are well trained, helpful, friendly but unobtrusive. If you employ Carolyn you will be assured of a top class event and a very memorable meal experience. 

Several spontaneous responses to our Wedding Catering


I cannot thank you enough for the way you put the cake together for David and Jo's wedding.  It looked magnificent and was everything Jo envisaged. I thought you and your team did an incredible job: the food was delicious and your staff lovely.  I shall definitely be recommending you to anyone who needs a caterer!


WOW Carolyn! You are absolutely amazing!  
We can't thank you enough, every single detail from the tables, yummy scrummy food from the canapés, through to your exquisite white chocolate cheesecake dessert.. All beautifully served. ..Fantastic service, your boys and girls are just fab and a real credit to you. 
And it all "just happened!".... We are so lucky to have found you. I shall definitely be singing your praises and recommending you to my friends.
THANK YOU BIG TIME! You worked so hard, I hope you have recovered and have an easier week and a wonderful summer.


Thank you SO,SO much for all that you and your wonderful helpers did yesterday! The food was simply delicious, and I have had many comments from our friends saying just the same. The Yorkshire pudding canapés, the crusted salmon, and the chocolate brioche dessert were definitely the 'stars' of the show! 

Once again, thank you for helping make our day so special, I was such a great relief knowing you were in charge… you made it all go so smoothly, there were many compliments on the food!! Especially the lemon tart… I just wish I could have physically ate more!! (darn dress!!)
On a personal note I have to thank you and your staff for such efficiency and superb service, it was above and beyond which is a rarity these days, I will have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family, I believe one chap already approached you on the night for his daughter’s wedding


Just wanted to send a quick note to say a huge thank you for all your help prior and on our day, it was beyond appreciated. We had soo many comments about all the food, from the canapes to the dessert

Thank you so much for everything you did to make our day so amazing. Your food was out of this world and every guest spoke so enthusiastically about their experience. 

What we deliver in catering

Potential Event: Small, select, intimate dinner party in your home?

Just Imagine: The table is laid; the guests arrive to an open door where their coats are taken. Drinks and canapés are offered and in due course a sumptuous meal is served. The trained staff, dressed in black and wearing long black aprons are attentive but unobtrusive. You finish your evening knowing your kitchen has been cleaned and left as it was found. A stress free, relaxed evening. What could be nicer?

At Carolyn Williams Catering Company we can provide the entire service, seamlessly whether you are in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire. Why not call, or email, us now to book your event?
With customers making comments like this shouldn't you be calling Carolyn Williams Catering for your event?
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