Reviews of Savoury Chef Foods (Catering)

Claire Benson-Mandl

We ordered a Christmas dinner for my small family of 3, and it was terrific. Tasty, great value and excellent service. Makes me want to never cook a holiday meal again!

Michael Levine

We had a taco party where all the food was dropped off 2 hours before to be reheated. Nothing was labeled and there were no instructions. We were able to figure out a couple of things but we definitely heated something that shouldn't have been heated. Maybe the food to be heated should have had foil and the cold things should have been cling wrapped? Something to make it easy for us. As there were no labels, we had to repeatedly tell people what we thought was what and what dishes we thought were vegan and vegetarian. I spoke to a few vegetarian employees who now tell me they only ate the salads because they didn't know what was safe for them Here is the reality, I never had anyone tell me they enjoyed the food, and we threw away more food at this event than we ever have. In the 10 years we've been doing these events, we've never had as negative a response to the catering as this year. Everyone did like the Jacama salad though. One thing I found interesting was I asked for a certain dish to not have cheese in it and was told that it is not possible. I'm not sure how that makes sense but I was told twice that it was premade, apparently weeks in advance? Or is it purchased from a supplier premade? I can't speak to their regular catering as it looks like many others enjoy their food, but I believe that the taco party is one to avoid. And definitely avoid the cactus if you do choose to have a taco party. It was really not very good at all. I think we could have easily prepared as good or better food for a lot less money and without a lot of effort. The taco party was a bust.

Rosanna Crame

We have used Savory Chef several times and they are always incredible! Christine gets back right away, puts together wonderful ideas and really listens to all our needs. The food is delicious, plentiful and beautifully presented. We never have to worry about the food being incredible when we get Savoury Chef. Thanks again for helping to make our so special!

Michael Stephenson

I have used Savoury Chef Catering for both our corporate and personal culinary experiences. I use the term "experience" as Savoury Chef Foods handle the entire experience; ensuring our guest truly dine and us as the host do no work.

Alisha Weih

Would highly recommend. Christine was very kind, accommodating and detail oriented which put us at ease while planning our small, 8 person wedding reception. The set up was incredibly safe, clean and professional. The food tasted delicious and everyone raved about it. Thank you Christine and the team at savoury chef!

Joe Pound

I have DJd a number of weddings and corporate events that savoury chef foods has catered and have observed their professionalism and 5 star execution. Their food is incredible!

Timothy T

If your looking for high end catering and great corporate delivery options, look no further

Jason & Lu Lu

Ariana from Savoury Chef is one of the most professional vendors we had the pleasure to work with. She was always prompt to respond and in great details to ensure nothing is missed. She was also accommodating to our requests and concerns. The food, service staff and overall experience were great. There were some minor unforeseen events but they were promptly taken care of by the team and we felt confident throughout the whole time process as we knew we were in good hands. We would highly recommend Savoury Chef and Ariana to anyone looking for an excellent catering company. -L&J

Adam Mark

Can't beat Savoury Chef's when it comes to your catering needs. Look no further!

Mynie Relox

Savoury Chef Foods have the great catering foods in the lower mainland. Must try.

Purdy Jones

We held a virtual holiday party and really appreciated the efforts by the entire Savoury Chef team – delivery to multiple locations is no easy feat! The food, presentation, and delivery (with a lot of care and attention to the packaging) were all excellent. They were responsive and quick to resolve any issues.

Jen Murtagh

Savoury Chef are exceptional caterers! Their leadership, staff, service and product are top notch. We hired them for a large, high-end charity gala and the food was incredible. I would highly recommend them from everything to gala's, parties, private dinners or corporate events. Innovative, creative, delicious - superb experience all around!

Sebastien Jens Marquardt

Excellent catering services in Vancouver. Very professional team and smooth operations. Highly recommended.

DreamGroup

I absolutely love working with Savoury Chef! Chef Taryn's creations always leaving me wanting more and their service is wonderful. They go above and beyond to make your experience both food & service wise amazing.

Suvin B

Excellent food. Was lucky to attend there new menu tasting. Absolutely amazing! 10 star quality.

Scott Walker

Savoury Chef managed to turn one of the toughest times for my family in recent memory into a night we'll remember forever. My fiancé and I spent Christmas dinner alone, without our extended family because of Covid restrictions. We decided to order a turkey dinner for two from Savoury Chef with all of the fixings including stuffing and gravy. The Turkey was so good, moist and flavourful. The stuffing was apparently the chef's grandmother's recipe which made the dinner feel even more authentic. We loved it. We placed our order through Christine who took the time to help us choose the right wine and accompaniments. She couldn't have been more kind and professional. All in all, Savoury Chef had a huge impact on making our Christmas one to remember.

Jenny Zhao

WARNING: Unprofessional services and poor quality We ordered two large dessert boxes for our school event after reading many positive reviews for Savoury Chef. Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience. Savoury Chef sent us two boxes of 40 desserts instead of the 46 pieces they had advertised on their website. 1 or 2 missing pieces might be understandable, but 12 missing pieces is unacceptable. They did not send us any macarons either, which were supposed to be included in the large dessert box. The labels on the boxes also said “small” instead of large, which made the situation even more confusing. After calling Christine about these problems, she gave us an insincere apology stating she’s “sorry that it wasn’t what we envisioned” and “the pastry chef checked the number of desserts before the box left the shop.” She basically blamed us for having high expectations for the food. Of course it wasn’t what we envisioned... It isn’t even what we ORDERED. Never did she admit the shop did anything wrong, despite them being at fault for the situation. The fact that Christine blamed the customer for the shop’s mistake is insulting and highly unprofessional. We are extremely disappointed in Savoury Chef’s services. The desserts were tiny and not worth the price. I can’t believe we paid over $260 for this horrible experience. Please stay away from this business!

Tana Heminsley

“Thank you so much to Mariella and the team at Savoury Chef for the incredible food for our party. We had 22 people and MANY of them raved about the food. The appies were incredible - creative, fresh and flavourful. We had everything from scallops stuffed with bacon to zuchinni eclairs with cream cheese, and arancini (risotto balls) that were to die for. In addition to the food, the service was excellent - patient, thoughtful and customer oriented. I definitely recommend Savoury Chef for your next catered event.” Tana Heminsley, CEO and Founder, Authentic Leadership Global™

Dale Anderson

To say that Savoury Chef made my wedding spectacular is an incredible understatement. From the first contact to the final day the support and genuine excitement for our special day was unparalleled. Prices were reasonable and we had so much control over exactly what we wanted. When I researched Savoury Chef initially, reviews claimed guests said it was the “best wedding food they’ve ever had” and I had so many people say the same thing to me. I had been craving their food ever since our first tasting. Everything went perfectly and they provided great support when we got stuck on anything, big or small. There was no such thing as a dumb question. We considered our dedicated event planner Ali to be our partner in the whole process and cannot speak more highly of her. Knowledgeable, kind, supportive and honest, our confidence in her allowed us to relax and not worry about a thing. Cherry who managed the day was incredibly on-point and sweet. Everything went exactly as planned. Pablo and Jordan were the talk of the night as the best bartenders. Personable and friendly, they definitely provided good spirit to the night. If you’re looking for quality and passionate people who are doing exactly what they were meant to do, don’t look any further.

Stephanie Jhala

Savoury Chef is a business that operates with integrity- they are committed to delivering the best foods and the best services for their clients. Being vegetarian, they have also been very accommodating for my food requirements, and have been a pleasure doing business with!! They are local passionate entrepreneurs and I will continue to use them for my catering needs.

Andrea Lawson

I've had the pleasure of enjoying Savoury Chef's services for both private dinners as well as bigger events and I have been thoroughly impressed each time. The food is absolutely amazing and the service/ overall experience with this company is second to none.

Malka Yusupov

Great service and delicious food!

Christy Louth

Food was delivered promptly. Appetizers and dinner - prime rib and scalloped potatoes was delicious! Thank you ????

Brent Akhurst

Savoury Chef Foods is everything that you are looking for in a caterer. Fresh local food, creative and refined menu ideas & friendly hard working staff. they did an amazing job at one of my recent staff events. Thanks Savoury Chef!

Siobhan Walsh

Savoury Chef is hands down the best catering company in Vancouver!

Afzal Ali ansari

Amazing food Superb taste I'm loving it.....

Rebecca Cuttler

Savoury Chef provided a truly delicious meal for our guests at our wedding this past August. It was an absolute pleasure to work with the whole team, who put together a beautiful, fresh west-coast menu reflective of our bride and groom’s culinary tastes. Kyle and Taryn were very professional and responsive to all of our requests, responding to all of our emails within 24 hours. Of special note is how Savoury Chef accommodated a variety of dietary restrictions among our attendees. Taryn carefully listened to our requirements and did not skip a beat in ensuring that gluten-free, dairy-free and other dietary options were available to each one of our guests who required them. As a result, we could all relax and enjoy the day! Savoury Chef’s gluten-free “quinoa cakes” are not to be missed as an example of a truly west-coast inspired taste experience.

M Davidson

We hired Savoury Chef for our wedding at UBC. Their service was incredible, friendly, and professional. Their leadership team, especially our contact Alison Ashbagh, was a pleasure to work with. They were organized and took care of every detail. The food was fantastic, people are still raving about it. They are well worth every penny and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone else for their wedding or special occasion.

Alison Walker

I have engaged (on behalf of a national law firm) with SC on a number of occasions. Beyond responsive from quotes to creative ideas to fit all of our event needs, to their delivery and quality / taste: all on point! No need to use another caterer from my POV

Adam Baechler

We had the Savoury Chef cater a birthday party. The Staff and food were both awesome.

James Pak (JPCubed)

Great service great food great people

Miranda Liu

Amazing food and exceptional staff! By far the best experience I've ever had with a catering company from beginning to end, highly recommend their services.

Hassan Makhlouf

Food was ordered for group and it was so nice. Quality was in every item . Only some of chicken souvlaki was a little cold. Desert was awesome.

Paula Spalding

Christine worked with us throughout our experience to ensure that our event went flawlessly. All of the on-site staff was efficient and friendly; and the food was fantastic!

Jennifer DeMarco

I ordered veggie and meat lasagnas for a corporate lunch during Covid-19. Each lasagna came with a Caesar salad and garlic bread. My coworkers were very complimentary of the food, everything was delicious! I was also extremely impressed with the professional presentation and individual packaging of the lunches as well. Very Covid friendly!

Jackie Lavoie

Highly recommend this catering company! Great food, great service and very professional! Our company will definitely use again!

Linda Wong

I had an excellent experience with Savoury Foods right from the beginning planning the food choices with the staff to the very end with the courtesy and friendly delivery staff. The food was great and Leigh was the staff that helped me select canapes that worked with the guest's needs. She was really helpful with suggestions and very responsive with emails. I would definitely use Savory Chef again for future events. Very well run company that seem to care about your catering needs. Thank-you.

Elena Battye

We have used Savory Chef Foods on a number of occasions and have always found their service and staff friendly and very accommodating. My staff always rave about the lunch boxes.

Viktoriya Lukyanenko

I used Savoury Chef for my wedding and was really impressed by their services! In worked directly with Christine - she is incredibly attentive and professional! I would recommend this place to everyone. The food is super delicious!

M. Ng

Through my work, I use Savoury Chef fairly regularly. Their food and services are great consistently. Special shout out to the staff I place orders with - they are so nice and helpful ALL the time!

blye frank

Excellent service. Top quality food.

claire lamont

Highly recommend Savoury Chef Foods for your next catered event. The staff were so helpful and professional. The food was fantastic!

Pouria Roushenas

Today is Saturday 21st at 12:39 pm. They said on google business listing that is open until 5pm. I came all the way but is closed!

Jane MacEwing

Our July 31, 2021 wedding, catered by Savoury Chef, went off without a hitch. The staff arrived on time, and were professional, organized and friendly throughout. The food was absolutely delicious - we needed more bread to wipe up the last dregs! The team left the home in the same condition they found it, and the entire experience with Savoury Chef allowed us to sit back, eat, drink and be merry with no worries. We highly recommend this professional team

Yuqi Zhong

Wonderful company. Servers are excellent and professional. Food is great!

James

Ordered several meals as take and bake for family Christmas dinner. Food was of low quality - most sides unseasoned and without the described 'condiments' (ie. Maple glaze brussels with pumpkin seeds, etc. - only half cooked plain unseasoned brussels, no seeds or toppings). Ham was very clearly off when opened (grey, slimy, fatty) - this was the worst part. Portions were ok but on the light side (except turkey which was on the large side). Last review was harsh but we were upset as we were left without a proper Christmas meal and all places closed. Owner responded well so hopefully next time it's better. We have also used Savoury Chef for catering at school events in the past and never had an experience like this - not sure what happened on this one.

Janet Magee

Excellent service from ordering through delivery. Everything arrived on time and ready to go. The food was delicious and the portions were generous.

Andrea Payne

Hello Chris, We would like to express our gratitude to you personally and Savoury Chef for your fantastic catering, doing an incredible job over the past week. Each meal was perfect, the food was fresh, delicious, and unique. Your patience and kindness with the last minute menu changes was very appreciated, you have no idea how much of an impact you made on helping this to be a success! We would absolutely recommend Savoury Chef for any event and look forward to our next catering event with you. Thank-you Western Financial Group

Rachel klein

Savoury chef were simply incredible! Kyle and his staff performed amazingly from the first time we met them, all the way up to the day of our wedding, and knocked it right out of the park. They were professional, attentive, courteous and sensitive to the needs of our guests. The quality of the food and the level of craftsmanship were unbelievable, we could not have asked for a better caterer. Thank you so very much for making our wedding the incredible event that it was! The highest of recommendations!

Adelle

We hired Savoury Chef to cater our wedding in the spring. I was thrilled and looking forward to working with this company, but was left feeling very disappointed with our experience. At the start of our event planning, everything was on track and going smoothly, but as we got closer to our wedding date, we felt that the coordination by Savoury chef became very disorganized. We received our final invoice just days shy of our wedding and it was significantly more than we had expected to pay (SC had forgotten to include the chefs and some of the rentals on our previous invoice). We also discovered several other rental/billing errors during our planning, which made us feel uncomfortable, especially when they initially appeared to avoid our requests to look into it. The food that was served during our reception was excellent, and the serving staff were great, however they served someone else’s wine during our dinner and cocktail hour (despite being the only vendor with the wine list and responsible for serving the wine). Also, the beef, one of our main courses, was served late and as the last course, when guests had almost finished eating. Even after learning about the wine mixup, our coordinator never acknowledged the error or offered us an explanation. Unfortunately, we felt that the new owner and staff were not genuinely interested in our experience nor were they receptive to the feedback that we provided. We were left feeling undeserving of their time despite having spent a considerable amount of money. Savoury chef added a significant amount of unnecessary stress to our wedding planning and day, and based on our experience I cannot recommend them for catering services.

A M

I have ordered from Savoury Chef numerous times....for family dinners, special occasions, work functions, Christmas dinner...always DELICIOUS!! Anna and her team are professional and responsive, with great attention to detail no matter how big or small the order. I would highly recommend Savoury Chef for any catering job you want done perfectly.

Steve Zhang

Would recommend for any catering opportunities. Christine is very helpful, thoughtful and resourceful - actively providing new ideas and suggestion to accommodate our need. Food was delivered on time, with quality and taste above expectations.

Grace Mok

We just had our baby shower and had full service catering with Savoury Chef. We are very happy with the food quality, the service, the food presentation and the pick up/ clean up service. The planner (Ariana) is on top of things and provide good recommendations. The server (Alison) and chef were professional and I didn’t need to intervene at all and so I could enjoy the event myself. The food was very tasty and looked amazing. The table presentation was very lovely. The pick up and drop off service was prompt. I would definitely consider having them for future events and would recommend to anyone looking for higher end catering service.

Karen Costain

Today is the day after my wedding which we hosted in our yard without a wedding planner so there was a worry I would be having to trouble shoot all day to make sure everything was running smoothly..... Savoury Chef was the BEST decision I could have made. The team that was onsite was out of this world. I didn't have to ask one question or worry about a single thing. The food was perfection and my guests are still talking about it...some even showed up today looking for leftovers. If you are a Bride hoping to make the best choice possible for your day ....Savoury Chef is the way to go!!! Thank you all so much for making our Wedding a memorable day.