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We were extremely disappointed in Artichoke. Our f...

We were extremely disappointed in Artichoke. Our fears about them increased as we got closer to the wedding, and were realized at the wedding. We had to correct the menu many times, because Dara was just not paying attention to what we wanted. The whole time she tried to smooth things over with a phony "Don't worry, everything will be wonderful!" In our opinion, Artichoke apparently tries to book as many events as possible to make the most money as possible, and pays little attention to details as a result. We had our reception on a boat, and Dara passed off a review of the venue on one of her workers, who had no idea what he was doing, and who thought the reception was going to be a sit-down dinner! For the reception itself, they piled three different types of sliders on top of each other, and dumped together all of the rest of the food. They put the desserts up front. They charged us for 4 workers on the boat, and they basically stood around and did NOTHING they did NOT pass around any food, they did NOT tell guests which food was what, and they did NOTHING to tell guests about the 3 types of sliders and what was in them. So, the guests hardly ate any food, and we wasted a tremendous amount of money for all that extra food. In addition, prior to the wedding, we dropped off lots of items for our photo booth with Artichoke, and they FORGOT to bring them! So, our guests could not take the fun photos that we had hoped. At the end of the boat trip, we asked the workers to pass out the wedding favors, and they couldn t even do that right. The bride ended up having to do it. Artichoke didn t even apologize! Dara said that they did nothing wrong, and So glad you had a wonderful wedding! Dara offered to send us a check for $50 (!!!) out of the goodness of my heart. We spent nearly $5000 on Artichoke, and received about $1500 worth of catering service. Overpriced, probably overbooked, and does not care about its customers or details.

I was very impressed with Dara and the staff at Ar...

I was very impressed with Dara and the staff at Artichoke and Company. I had a baby shower and I liked that they opened early and I was able to bring my items to set up in advance. They were so courteous and helped us unload the car. The food was phenomenal and the customer service was exceptional. I would recommend them for any occasion.

Artichoke and Company provided catering services f...

Artichoke and Company provided catering services for my wedding recently, and as an out of town bride, it was the best decision I made. Dara went above and beyond to help me plan from afar, and was always quick to respond to my emails and questions. Dara is a true gem in her industry. When it rained on the day of our outdoor wedding, she saved my day by being very flexible, calm, helpful, and helped me move our reception indoors. She went above her duties 100%, transported my decorations, and made everything look beautiful. You would never have known it was a last minute change. The food was great, the staff was super, and the service overall was awesome. I can't say enough good things about Dara and this catering business!

We can t say enough about how great our experience...

We can t say enough about how great our experience was with Dara and the rest of the Artichoke and Company team. We contacted Artichoke for our beach front ceremony and after party at a home in Naples and it absolutely exceeded our expectations.

We met Dara at the tasting for our wedding and immediately knew we wanted to work with her. We also used Dara for the day of event coordinating and she was absolutely wonderful. We had previously met with other wedding planners and they didn t come close to how comfortable Dara made us feel about the entire wedding process. She totally understood the laid back, backyard style reception we were going for and we wouldn t change a thing.

The catering display was absolutely incredible and all of the guests raved about the food. We chose to do hors d oeuvres and a couple of different stations to keep things simple. Dara and her team were extremely attentive and helpful from helping us decide on the menu to choosing how/where to set up the food in the home for the reception. The staff even set aside plates with various items for my husband and I so we didn t miss out on any of the food being served!

We had originally met with Artichoke for catering only and ended up using their services and recommendations for every aspect of our event. They had all of the rental items we needed and a great referrals for everything else.

We truly can t say enough good things about working with Dara and her team and would recommend them to anyone looking for any type of event catering or planning services!!

Where do we start with our RAVING review?! :)

Where do we start with our RAVING review?! :)

Artichoke & Company was the PERFECT catering company for us for so many reasons!

We were referred to Artichoke by our venue coordinator at Lover's Key State Park. Being a super busy couple in our residency training on the other coast of FL, we knew we wanted to work with a company who we could trust with the most important day of our lives. And Artichoke was that PLUS MORE!
Artichoke provided us with: food, bar, rentals, and staff. PLUS ALEX - who is more than just a staff coordinator! :)

From the start, Alex was very proactive in the creation of our menu and the timeline of our wedding day. Our food tasting was beyond delicious - the chef presented all courses professionally and beautifully. And it tasted so fresh and delicious!! We loved the food so much at our food tasting that we hired Artichoke to cater our Luau Wedding shower as well (which was FANTASTIC too)!

Alex was truly phenomenal! She became my right-hand throughout the wedding planning process - creating a realistic timeline of events and offering to set-up items on the day of the wedding that I never expected her to assist with. She was so accommodating and was a crucial part of making our wedding day run so smoothly. Alex was even there for our rehearsal to assist our venue coordinator in directing our wedding party, and was there the day of to direct my father and I down the aisle as well as coordinate her staff and ensure everything was set up in the correct place the day of the wedding.

Everything was more beautiful than we expected! And the food was so delicious! When you're hiring a caterer for a wedding, you often worry that the quality of food will suffer, but let me assure you - It didn't! Our guests are still raving about how tender the beef tenderloin was and how fresh the grouper tasted!
We also hired Artichoke for our dessert table and cake - which were also a big hit amongst guests.
The bartenders were friendly and had fun interacting with guests. One was even dancing, which I appreciated :)

So in summary - ARTICHOKE IS FANTASTIC! Their staff will ensure your wedding day is as perfect as it can be by going above and beyond their job description. Thank you so much Artichoke (and Alex) for all you did to make our wedding day so special and so perfect. You really took the stress off of us so we could have a magical and fun wedding day!

EXCELLENT!!! SUPERB!!! We have Artichoke & Compa...

EXCELLENT!!! SUPERB!!! We have Artichoke & Company cater our company lunches for 85 employees and everybody raved how great the food is, from the salad to the entree, to the dessert. Everything was fresh and cooked just right, we really loved it all. Plus the presentation they do is so professional my employees were just blown away! Thank you!

I highly recommend Artichoke and Company for cater...

I highly recommend Artichoke and Company for catering. They did an excellent job catering a post wedding brunch at our home for 100 people. They were prompt, professional and particular about every detail. I didn't have to worry about anything and was able to mingle with our guests and let Artichoke and Company take care of everything. The food was exceptional and presented so perfectly. The omelet station was a real treat for guests that wanted eggs prepared their way. The staff was eager to help in every way and very pleasant.
I will be using this company again for my future catering needs.

My dad and I went here for a Father's Day brunch. ...

My dad and I went here for a Father's Day brunch. We didn't have a reservation, but the were able to squeeze us in without a wait. They had a very tastey all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast set up for $16. They had a wide variety of food with several gluten-free options. The food isn't labeled as gluten-free, but many of the staff are fairly knowledgeable about the subject and can tell you what is safe to eat. I don't know if they have this set up every morning, or if it was something special for Father's Day, but it was very good and I'll be likely to return.

Artichoke and Company is a true gem! Ashley, our e...

Artichoke and Company is a true gem! Ashley, our event coordinator, was amazing! She went above and beyond to ensure our private wedding reception was perfect!

Our Chef Gary and server Steve continued our fantastic experience! Both were personable, friendly and went above and beyond to ensure a seamless dinner presentation. I will definitely be recommending Artichoke and Company to all.

Thank you guys again!

Artichoke and Co. came to our rescue when plans f...

Artichoke and Co. came to our rescue when plans for a school alumnae event had fallen through the cracks. With only 3 days notice, they put together a lovely and delicious cocktail buffet and supplied drinks and a server. I cannot recommend them highly enough. The food was fresh, healthy and delicious and the service excellent. And the price was reasonable!

We chose artichoke and company for the caterer at ...

We chose artichoke and company for the caterer at our wedding. Everything was perfect. We received many compliments throughout the reception for not only the food, but the great service provided by the staff as well. If you are looking for a caterer with a great menu, and is extremely punctual, friendly, and professional, I would highly recommend them.

I attended two cooking demos with homeowners in th...

I attended two cooking demos with homeowners in the community that I work as their Lifestyle Director. The 1st was a luncheon and we had 29 guests and the 2nd was a dinner and we also had 29 guests. The food was extremely fresh and delicious. Chef's personality is great and he is talented in his presentation, food quality, and delivery of the cooking demonstration. He is also very patient! Pricing was so affordable! Dara was extremely helpful with coordinating all details regarding the booking and table arrangements. It could not have gone any smoother and as far as Covid-19 and making the environment clean & socially distant, they did a great job. Table decor was a nice added touch. Artichoke is also offering some diverse opportunities for the general public. It's exciting to see their creativity. I highly recommend!

I had heard about artichoke and how amazing the fo...

I had heard about artichoke and how amazing the food and staff were, so had to try for myself and I can vouch personally for their outstanding quality and customer service. I attended a brunch with friends and left beyond satisfied, I highly recommend this establishment.

I used Artichoke and Company to cater a 50th Birth...

I used Artichoke and Company to cater a 50th Birthday Party in our backyard. Our Event Coordinator Ashley was very knowledgeable and did a great job helping guide me to accomplish everything I wanted to for the event. Dalymar was the lead on the day of the event and made sure everything went according to plan and made it a stress free evening for me. The two servers Orley and Analiss were very efficient and friendly. Our guests could not stop complimenting Chef Alfonso s food and Bartender Eric s service. Out of all the vendors I used that evening Artichoke and Company is the only one I would use again. Both food and service were excellent !

Best in town!! Beautiful venue, amazing food, won...

Best in town!! Beautiful venue, amazing food, wonderful staff and the owners are a pleasure to work with. We ve used this company for all of our special events and our guests rave about the food and staff!!

Went here for Mother s Day Brunch. Was taken to a ...

Went here for Mother s Day Brunch. Was taken to a table and after ten minutes nobody came to take our drink order or told us what to do. A lot of the food was cold and my husbands prime rib couldn t be cut to be able to eat because it was so tough. I usually give 20% tip when eating out but considering we had no service at all I would have only given 15%. But apparently I didn t have that option because they add 20% to you bill a lot of cheap pasta dishes. Very disappointed. Will be canceling our Father s Day Reservations.

My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniv...

My husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on 8/8/14 and Artichoke & Company catered the event. They created a wonderful atmosphere in our community center. The buffet was creative and delicious, the serving staff friendly and professional as were the owners, Brian & Dara. They were easy to work with and were receptive to our every suggestion. No worries was always the response and that was accurate indeed. Highly recommended!

Amazing service, food and style! If you really lov...

Amazing service, food and style! If you really love your guests and want to treat them to the best, then the choice is clear. The Artichoke team is personable and love what they do and it shows. Matt, the sous chef, was awesome. At the pasta station, each dish was made with care, fun, and the best suggestions for peak flavors. All the servers were professional and on top of every empty glass and plate. Special shout out to Scott for helping to be sure every guest felt comfortable and at ease. These guys are now my "go to" choice for every gathering of friends and family!

Dara and her staff were AMAZING for my cousins wed...

Dara and her staff were AMAZING for my cousins wedding last night. Dara went above and beyond and gave us a WONDERFUL reception experience!!! Thank you Dara and staff for making sure all of my cousins wishes came to fruition. Highly recommend this venue and I have been a wedding planner for 16 years. I forgot the most important part - THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!

Artichoke & Co. catered a party that I recently at...

Artichoke & Co. catered a party that I recently attended for a small group (four couples/eight people) and the experience was terrific. Our bartender/server was entertaining and very knowledgeable about everything. There was more food than we could eat (appetizers, main courses and desert) and the presentation was nothing short of spectacular. I would highly recommend their services for anyone that is interested in hosting a dinner in their home.

Thank you!

I had the most wonderful time celebrating my birth...

I had the most wonderful time celebrating my birthday at Artichoke and Company with my family! We did a cooking demo and dinner with Chef Richard
It was the perfect way to celebrate a birthday. Chef Richard demonstrated a five-course dinner for us. The evening was very engaging, informative, and of course, fun! And the food was delicious. Definitely would recommend Artichoke & Co for a special occasion or celebration!

Great ideas and delicious food, which made our wed...

Great ideas and delicious food, which made our wedding experience unforgettable. Rave reviews from our party guests. They covered food, decorations, last minute emergencies, sound, lighting. It was an amazing event!

Dear Brian, Dara and team,

Dear Brian, Dara and team,
The Greater Naples YMCA 10th annual Sneaker Ball was again a wonderful success! My sincere thanks and appreciation for the wonderful appetizers, plated dinner and bar service. From the quality of the food to the great service you never disappoint me! You served our almost 300 guests and provided a wonderful experience for all attendees! Despite the heavy rain and exterior tent, Brian made it seem like a day full of sunshine! I swear you could serve a gourmet meal in the desert or a hurricane! The attention to detail and pre event support was perfect!
Deborah Campbell, Vice Chair Greater Naples YMCA Board of Directors

Had a great experience with Artichoke and Company ...

Had a great experience with Artichoke and Company while having my best friend's wedding shower there. The food was awesome and everyone was so nice and accommodating! I highly recommend Artichoke and Company for any kind of private party. The place is very spacious and the staff was eager to help me with anything I needed!!!

We cannot express our appreciation of Dara and her...

We cannot express our appreciation of Dara and her group at Artichoke & Co adequately. Dara managed to understand and execute the wedding my daughter had imagined. Dara had the experience and the contacts to enable us to plan a wedding from a distance. All our guests who traveled to the wedding were totally impressed!!!

With Dara providing her expertise, the entire weekend; rehearsal party, beach wedding and reception, was flawless. Brian's food was amazing, both presentation and flavor. The staff from Artichoke & Co. are professional while also being personable and approachable. We thoroughly enjoyed working with them. This was a wonderful weekend event.

We would highly recommend Artichoke & Co to anyone planning an event in the Naples area.

Hello Dara, Brian and Staff,

Hello Dara, Brian and Staff,
What an amazing job you all did for TLC Open House! The food was outstanding and your staff were professional and courteous. I look forward to hosting more events together. Thank you from the TLC Team!

Elle was responsive, had great energy, and sensed ...

Elle was responsive, had great energy, and sensed that I needed help putting together a menu for our small gathering in Sanibel (which I very much appreciated). We didn't end up choosing this caterer for an unrelated reason but I would definitely recommend this company to others.

Lovers Key State Park hosted a Valentines day Wedd...

Lovers Key State Park hosted a Valentines day Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony on the beach and Artichoke and Company catered this event for me. Everyone absolutely loved the food, it was amazing. Working with their owner and their staff made my job as Event Coordinator a breeze. These people are so wonderful, so accommodating, so helpful, they take the pressure off planning the food, giving you more time to direct your attentions elsewhere.
I have also contracted them to cater my son & future daughter-in-law's wedding in May. I wouldn't call anyone else!

Dara and team did a great job with our daughter's ...

Dara and team did a great job with our daughter's wedding. It was an outside reception in December when it rarely rains. However, we had some bad weather, but the team was able to seamlessly adjust and work through the rain. Everyone complimented us on the great food - it was delicious! Highly recommend Artichoke and Company.

What an extraordinary event venue! The staff was a...

What an extraordinary event venue! The staff was amazing and went over and above for my friends wedding over the weekend. The food was amazing and they helped to make the day even more wonderful with taking care of all the details flawlessly. I would highly recommend artichoke and company. They are catering my friends wedding in February and I told her what a great experience it was and how delicious the food was as well. Can t wait til February!

What a fabulous, fabulous evening Artichoke & Co. ...

What a fabulous, fabulous evening Artichoke & Co. provided for my family & friends!!!!!!
The food was out of this world!!!!
The service was impeccable!!!
The chef was the best ever!!!!
The servers were efficient & very pleasant!!!
I can't wait to have them in my home again!!!
Thanks, Thanks Artichoke & Co.
Martha Moore

Dara and her team were with us every step of the w...

Dara and her team were with us every step of the way. They went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly for our special day. Dara is easy to work with, answered our questions quickly when we called or emailed, and reached out to other vendors to make sure we are all on the same page. Her team not only provided the food, but tables, chairs, decor, and set up for our wedding. Whole package, and it looked beautiful. We are thankful!

Our Sailing Amenity held it's welcome back party o...

Our Sailing Amenity held it's welcome back party on November 17, that Artichoke and Company provided our food. As a chef myself, I was very impressed with their Chef Gary and his assistant Scott for their amazing work and the food they provided was well received by our guests, who have and still comment on the meal. I would strongly hire them for all our future events.

Artichoke and Company is by far the best when it c...

Artichoke and Company is by far the best when it comes to catering, rentals, and customer service. I worked with Dara (owner) and she made sure everything was how I wanted. We went over every detail, pricing, options, etc. Dara made my dream day come true. The wedding guests also said the food was the best wedding food they have ever had. Probably because it tasted nothing like normal wedding food! It was delicious. We also hosted our rehearsal dinner at the restaurant and again, such a great experience. Friendly staff and amazing food! I m so happy I chose artichoke and company for my wedding

Artichoke and Co. was absolutely fantastic to work...

Artichoke and Co. was absolutely fantastic to work with! We traveled down to SWFL from the Midwest for our wedding and had received recommendations from our wedding coordinator to use Artichoke and Co. and they did not disappoint. Dara went above and beyond in every aspect in putting together a menu and event decoration plan for us. She was always available to answer all of our questions, no matter how small! Planning a destination wedding during COVID was stressful in itself, and she helped ease A lot of the stress with her willingness to help in anyway she can. She was also extremely flexible with all of the last minute changes we had secondary to COVID. On the day of the wedding, it was executed it all perfectly. Dara was there to make sure everything ran perfect. Her attention to detail was impressive. All of our servers and staff were extremely friendly and attentive to all of our guests. We couldn't have been more pleased! We 12/10 would trust and without hesitation, recommend Artichoke for your wedding or event! We can t thank you enough for making our day perfect and stress free!

I had a 60 th Surprise Birthday party for My wife...

I had a 60 th Surprise Birthday party for My wife Lisa and was fortunate to be able to work with Artichoke and Company who came Highly recommend by my neighbor and I was lucky enough to work with Elle on coordinating the complete catering of this special event. Elle promised and delivered -she put me at ease -walked me thru the steps to make this a very memorable event and she delivered. The food was amazing, just amazing the entire staff who helped with the party were courteous kind- friendly- true professionals. I recommend Artichoke and Company to anyone who wants to make there event special --you will be so happy. Thank you Elle and every person at Artichoke you should be very proud sincerely Daniel Casper

Artichoke and Company are great to work with! Not ...

Artichoke and Company are great to work with! Not only is the quality and taste amazing but they present it in such a unique way. They can make the simplest meals look 5 star. They are efficient and provide great service. I would recommend them to anyone for any type of party big or small!

Yet again Artichoke & Company did a phenomenal jo....

Yet again Artichoke & Company did a phenomenal jo.....we have used Artichoke for several milestone celebrations over the past several years and never, ever have we been disappointed.

Frank & Scott did an outstanding job - their personalities, attention to detail, customer service were AMAZING. They came into our home and really made the event so easy and fun to execute. The food was delicious that we barely had any left over (that is always a good sign of great food). Our guests loved the personalized omelette station, the homemade pastries and fresh fruit. Delicious.

I highly recommend Artichoke and Company and look forward to hosting more events for which we can include them.

I had a catering order on January 25th for a birth...

I had a catering order on January 25th for a birthday party that I was hosting. This was the first time we used Artichoke and Company. We ordered two dishes Penne Alla Vodka and Chicken Bryan. The Penne Alla Vodka was fine however the chicken Bryan tasted like it was boiled and just put into the tray. The Chicken was so thick an tasteless and tough, All my guests had to use a steak knife to cut it. It was embarrassing. It was so bad that they took one bite and kept the rest on the side of their plate. Everyone said it was horrible. We are so disappointed that we will not be ordering any future catering from there.

By far the best for Catered events. Have used the...

By far the best for Catered events. Have used them multiple times and ever single time they have exceeded my expectations. Any issues were resolved instantly and better than I anticipated!!! If you want your event to go perfect this is the company for you.

Our son's 1 year wedding anniversary reception was...

Our son's 1 year wedding anniversary reception was incredible. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was festive and clean and the service was attentive and impeccable. Would highly recommend this venue for any party!

We held the Bonita Springs Newcomers Cooking lunch...

We held the Bonita Springs Newcomers Cooking luncheon at Artichokes new venue. Fabulous new sight, delicious cooking demo, lovely wine and service was excellent. Thank you Brian and staff for a wonderful delectable experience, we will be back! Best, Karen, Director Special Events BSNC

My sons wedding was this past weekend and it went ...

My sons wedding was this past weekend and it went off without a hitch. Alex was our facilitator and she couldn t have been more helpful, professional and accommodating! My daughter-in-law and sons vision came to life. She made the day of the wedding so easy and carefree, most important, she never seemed nervous, anxious or like she was under pressure, which alleviated ALL OF OURS. We got to enjoy the day and left all the set up and cleanup to them. She s top notch!!

My sister and I had our mother s 70th birthday at ...

My sister and I had our mother s 70th birthday at Artichoke and Company. We had about 62 of our friends and family members there, and planned it all the way from New York (which is where we live).

First and foremost, I need to say that the staff was absolutely amazing the day of. They went above and beyond what was ever expected. They tended to our every need, and then some, and the place was as clean as can be.

Alex, who helped us plan the party from afar, was so attentive to every single detail, and was an absolute doll. My sister and I were not worried at all. She had everything taken care of down to the smallest detail of the party.

We were seated right away, and our drinks promptly...

We were seated right away, and our drinks promptly arrived. It is a Sunday Buffett so we served ourself .
The Food and selections were awesome.
The only down side was that
Our Server never came back to check on us until we were finished and ready to pay our Bill.
Their Tip was included in the Bill which upset me because of the lack of Service provided.
We will visit again, because the Food was super.

I wanted to let you both know what a fantastic job...

I wanted to let you both know what a fantastic job your team did. The food was delicious and the desserts were over the top. They definitely were with my Theme of Mary Poppins.
All of my guest raved about your food.
Thanks, Mrs. Miller

Our experience with Artichoke was not entirely bad...

Our experience with Artichoke was not entirely bad. Overall, it was actually quite good. They were willing to work with us on changing up recipes of menu items in order to fit our tastes. When the food was served the evening of the wedding it had nice presentation, it was warm, and quite tasty. Everything was fluid and on-time.
Some issues I had with working with Artichoke...
-slowest to respond of all the vendors we worked with (though still not bad...just took more like 2-3 days rather than within 24 hours)
-the woman I worked with to coordinate the catering services could have a major attitude. Had to clarify questions over and over again.
-BEWARE of ordering your cake from Artichoke. We gave them a family recipe (not a complicated one) for a German chocolate cake and asked if they could use that for the wedding cake, to which they said absolutely. At the tasting, the cake they made was COMPLETELY wrong...like didn't even look at the recipe wrong. Which is fine, it was the tasting! But at that time we were told their pastry chef is a little....temperamental. But they assured us they would get him to follow it correctly for the wedding. The wedding cake he made was 10x worse than what he made for the tasting. I pointed this out to my contact at Artichoke and she was not only unprofessional, but also quite rude. She pushed back and said many staff members tried the cake and said how tasty they thought it was and that "their pastry chef with 30 years of experience followed the recipe perfectly". I'm sorry, but if you have a customer who just spent close to $10k with your company and they have one small complaint (which by the way, I was extremely polite and kind about), you should not reply with attitude or pushback. I found that purely unacceptable.

Like I said, Artichoke wasn't a nightmare or anything. They were on-time and the food was good.

*the chef at Artichoke is nice as could be and I don't want any of this to reflect poorly on him!

I was BEYOND impressed with the food quality and p...

I was BEYOND impressed with the food quality and presentation. This family owned company was so nice and friendly and the service was spectacular. Riley was our wedding planner as well and she was absolutely amazing, detail-oriented, on the ball, quick to respond, EVERYTHING. I can't say enough good things about the company.

Lovely place. We had a birthday brunch there. Good...

Lovely place. We had a birthday brunch there. Good food, great selection. Bottomless mimosas...nice. A little pricey for the buffet style thing we did but I never saw an actual menu. I would go back again.

Planned a Father's day brunch there. We we so exci...

Planned a Father's day brunch there. We we so excited! Arrived and NO A/C! Place was packed, everyone was sweating. We had to leave without even eating. No manager observable, no A/C tech, nothing! They should have called customers to let them know not to waste their time. Absolutely awful Father's day. Sooooo disappointed. Would never go there again.

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