Sunflowers Catering and Event Planning

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Introduction: Sunflowers Event Planning, Inc. is a Full Service Off-Site caterer and private chef services company. Executive Chef/Owner Laura excels in private events where her skills are apparent for all to see. Sunflowers Event Planning, Inc. works individually with you to create a specialized menu to fit your event needs. We are a fully customizable catering company. With more then 30 years experience we find that listening to every bride and or client describe what they want for their special day or event is what it takes to be successful. It's what you want not what we want. Creativity is a strong characteristic and Executive Chef Laura enjoys creating the final product. It's simple. When the clients are happy we know we were to their expectations and that's all that matters at the end of the day.

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Hired 135 times

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10 employees

28 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Google Pay, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Sam W.

Nov 21, 2023

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Sunflower catering handled a surprise birthday brunch for my mom- everything was wonderful! The food was superb (especially the sesame bacon- do die for!). I had a chef and one server for a group of 10 ladies and everything went off without a hitch, Chef Don and Michelle were punctual and on top of everything from the minute they stepped through the door. I would absolutely hire them again.

Details: 6 - 10 guests • Breakfast / brunch • I'm flexible • American - casual • French • Southern • I'm flexible • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Sunflowers Catering and Event Planning's reply

Thank you Sam for your kind words. We appreciate the time you took to write a review. We look forward to working with you again. Chef Laura

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Chris C.

Oct 22, 2023

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Every thing was awesome. Definitely hire agin for another special occasion. Thanks again Chef Laura and team for making my wife's 60th very special

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Sunflowers Catering and Event Planning's reply

Thank you Chris for your kind words. We appreciate the time you took to write a review. We look forward to working with you again. Chef Laura

Personal Chef

Anthony f.

Sep 21, 2023

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Chef Laura and Michelle were absolutely amazing! From our first exchange, everything about the experience was seamless and top notch. There was an extensive menu to select from (which made it difficult to choose!) but everything we had was fantastic. In addition to that, they were incredibly accommodating and professional throughout and couldn't recommend them more. The meal was one of the highlights of our trip and cant thank them enough!

Details: Regular meal • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Italian • American - casual • Mexican / Latin American • Barbecue • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Sunflowers Catering and Event Planning's reply

Thank you, Anthony. It was fun doing your Bachlor party celebration. Your kind words are appreciated. We are glad you were happy. Enjoy the wedding! Chef Laura

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Erin M.

Mar 19, 2023

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Chef Laura and her team were absolutely amazing! They catered my 19 person baby shower and everything was beyond perfect! The food was soo good and all my guests were raving! The crepe station, the Korean fried chicken appetizer and the chicken and waffles were all a HUGE hit! I will definitely be using Laura again in the future! The entire process was seamless from start to finish (they even unloaded my dishwasher for me) and they left my kitchen spotless. They made my baby shower stress free which is exactly what I needed! I would 100% recommend chef Laura for your next event!

Details: Shower (baby, bridal, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Lunch • Standard (basic ingredients) • French • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • Southern • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Gluten free or celiac • Vegetarian or vegan • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Sunflowers Catering and Event Planning's reply

Thank you Erin for your kind words. We appreciate the feed back. We are happy you were happy. Congratulations again. Chef Laura

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William S.

Nov 1, 2023

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We had an amazing experience. This company came for our anniversary. Staff was beyond kind. The food was amazing. When finished they left the house clean and smelling delicious.

Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

Sunflowers Catering and Event Planning's reply

Thank you William, Your kind words mean a lot to us. We appreciate the time you took to write a review. We look forward to working with you again. Chef Laura

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Laura Costa

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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.