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About
Sunflowers Event Planning, Inc. is a full-service off-site caterer, personal chef, and event design company. Led by Executive Chef/Owner Laura, our team excels in intimate gatherings and special events where every detail matters.
With over 30 years in business and a dedicated staff of 20, we work one-on-one with you to create a customized menu and event experience that truly reflects your vision. We listen carefully to every bride and every client, because your day should be about what you want—not what we want.
Creativity is at the heart of what we do, and Chef Laura loves bringing your ideas to life in the final presentation. When our clients are happy, we know we’ve met your expectations. Contact us to start planning a menu and event that feel uniquely yours.
Overview
Hired 140 times
Background checked
20 employees
30 years in business
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Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Katie O.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Laura was amazing to work with! Flexible, responsive, and the food was top notch! All our guests were thrilled and I’ll be reaching out next time I’m looking for a chef. Thank you!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Lexus F.
Sep 14, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura catered my bachelorette party at a private residence. She arrived on time and was so helpful with planning our menu with a few guests with dietary restrictions. The food was absolutely amazing, I feel like the option of passed appetizers really elevated the feeling of our event, the wait staff, Michelle, really made our night. She was so kind and helpful! You must order the cheesecake!!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Standard (basic ingredients) • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Indian • French • Vegetarian or vegan • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Ella C.
Sep 29, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura and her assistant were fantastic! The food was delicious, they were friendly, and the service was great. Laura was so easy to work with and helped create the perfect menu. Would highly recommend!
Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • I'm flexible • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Mexican / Latin American • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Personal Chef
Andrew G.
Jul 10, 2016
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Laura at Sunflower Catering has a good natured can do attitude. She provided many options to choose from, was extremely easy to work with and had no problem with various requests/changes as we went along. Our event was unique in the sense that the home was only accessible by ferry and there was no transport by car once on the Island. No easy task when you have to bring in all your food, liquor and cooking utensils. Even with this major hurdle, Laura and her assistant showed up on time and ready to work. I gave Laura a brief summary of what we were looking for and she provided great suggestions which helped us hone in on the perfect menu for our 4th of July Event. Additionally, she created 2 amazing Sangria's which were definitely a hit at the party. Despite using only a home kitchen and Barbecue - Laura provide an amazing meal. It included multiple passed appetizers, a perfectly cooked Grilled Salmon, fall off the bone ribs, pasta, various salads and a fresh baked lemon cake with home made cream cheese dressing. Still not sure how she and one lovely assistant hauled all this stuff in - but they did! It was a lovely event had by all. I would gladly use Laura again and highly recommend her to cater your special event. Oh!...I highly recommend her perfectly cooked juicy sliders. Only Laura can divulge the "secret" ingredient.
Personal Chef
Maria M.
Dec 12, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Laura catered our mothers 70th birthday party this past weekend. The party was in our home for about 50 people. She & her staff were amazing. They showed up 1 hour before the party to set up table linens, prep the food, set up bar area & welcome guests. Overall food was exquisite but most of all her attention to details & warm staff helped us relax & enjoy our guests. Thank you for making our party a huge success!!! Highly recommend!!!!
Wedding and Event Catering
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Laura Costa
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Yes my system is simple, work with client's budget.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We are by your side every step of your journey as we help you with either the most important day of your life or a simple event. It is so important to meet your clients and discuss and help them create their Event or the day they have been waiting for since they were a little girl.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Being the youngest of 11 of an Italian family where cooking together was always a recurring event, I am self taught. I just keep at it until I'm happy with the end results. I'm a perfectionist so I rarely settle for second best.
