We had our wedding reception this past weekend and the staff at BH dealt quickly and efficiently with the change of venue for the party. The service staff is excellent and so are the coordinators. The food was amazing, all my guests had nothing but good things to say. I would definitely recommend them and use them again in the future.
Oh my goodness, how do I even begin raving about this team! As a whole they're incredible. Sandra walked me through the process from day one. She was helpful, informative, realistic, and reliable. She helped make my dream vision COME TO LIFE! Sandra helped me pick all my vendors and then handled them for you - caterer, florals, coordinator, furniture rentals, decorations...she did it all! I opted not to have a wedding planner which I was nervous about, but my day of coordinator Jessica and her team were like my little fairy godmothers. These wonderful ladies made sure everything went as planned, let me call the shots when I wanted to, and put out fires when I didn't need to be involved. They were friendly and actually seemed like they cared about my happiness. It is so obvious that this whole team cares about the work that they do. They want you to have a beautiful wedding just as much as you do, which I think is rare in this industry when you go from signing one check to the next! I honestly felt like they were invited guests, not my vendor team and I mean that in the best way - they were just so nice to be around I didn't want them to leave. :) The venue itself does have some restrictions due to noise ordinances, but the ladies will help you figure it out! 10/10 recommend. MY WHOLE BRIDAL PARTY LOVES YOU GUYS. Simply put, you know you picked the right team when your already married bridesmaids are telling you how lucky you are to have had such a stress-free experience, that to me -- is priceless. Oh and not to mention...the food was AMAZING. We even had a chef as a guest at our wedding who couldn't stop raving about it.
Bill Hansen Catering handled our firm s 15 year Anniversary Party at Island Gardens Deep Harbour. Both Ashley and Danny addressed every detail with perfection from beginning to end. Both the food and service were amazing.
The team arrived early to ensure that everything was set up and ready to go and continuously checked in to make sure everything was to our satisfaction.
Thank you Bill Hansen Catering team for making our event an awesome experience for all!
We had an intimate wedding at Villa Woodbine on September 14, 2020. While we did not have the pleasure of having a full, sit-down dinner with Bill Hansen Catering (BHC), we did have the most delicious hors d'oeuvres! My personal favorite was the Petite Jalapeno Corn Muffin w/ Short Rib Ropa Vieja and my husband's was the Smoked Chicken Quesadilla- YUMMY! We also had the Grilled Cheese 2.0, which was a huge hit with our guests. The chef/s did a fantastic job and the servers performed their jobs with such graciousness. All while in the Florida heat, WITH FACE MASKS! We could not have been happier with the service we received from BHC. If you are considering this company as your caterer, they will not disappoint!
I first experienced Bill Hansen catering when my friend Perry got married. The catered food was well prepared, elegantly served and most importantly, it tasted great. Since then, I've been to numerous occasions, networking events and parties catered by Bill Hansen Catering and find them to be very consistent. There was even a dessert party that was really incredible. And, they had Stevia (a natural no calorie sweetener) for my tea at the end of the night.
Great professional staff, great presentation and tasty food. Highly recommended.
Bill Hansen Catering - I want to tell you what a wonderful job your staff always does when my husband and I have worked with your team at weddings.
Your staff truly stands out as consisting of people that care about the guests, bride and groom, and even vendors at events. Always smiling and professional, and their great work ethic shows. I wish I knew all names, but I specifically want to mention a girl named Nashley (not sure if I spelled that correctly) who is SO sweet whenever I see her! She is always smiling and asking how I am, etc. Seems to enjoy her job so much. But not just her - your staff as a whole is wonderful and attentive, and the food is always top notch, of course.
I just want to thank you for creating a wonderful catering experience. High five to you and your team!
The Bill Hansen team was wonderful throughout the planning process - they were patient and eager to accommodate our wishes to help bring our vision to life. The food was excellent and the chef was wonderful to work with. Although the planning process went smoothly, the team disappointed us the night of our event. The team didn't respond well to rain and was unable to provide an umbrella even for the bride and the groom. The team didn't put down the sides of the tent during the torrential downpour and many tables were soaked and meals ruined. The team didn't also didn't jump to action when furniture was being destroyed by the rain, which caused a huge headache for the newlyweds days following the event. Guests noted that they were served the wrong entrees and/or the food was cleared too quickly. Guests also mentioned that some of the waitstaff was rude and that the bar was closed for most of the cocktail hour. I could go on and on but the big takeaway is that our night would have been perfect had the weather behaved however, a south Florida wedding business should be very familiar with unpredictable weather and have been able to handle it.
I've had the opportunity to work with Bill Hansen at a few weddings and hands down their service and food quality is unsurpassed. They are a full-service catering company, which means they can get you many other items for your wedding or event including rentals, linens, etc. They also have a vast array of venues they can recommend. I would definitely recommend Bill Hansen for your wedding or event.
As a planner for over 20 years, I do not hesitate to recommend Bill Hansen and his team. Their service is second to none. They always exceed my client's' expectations. As a bride, 17 years ago, they made my own wedding perfect!!!
In a nutshell: spectacular
We are incredibly happy that we chose to work with Bill Hansen catering for our wedding. The entire team worked very hard, was willing to get in the weeds with us and importantly, was able to execute on a fully customized and complicated menu.
I specially want to highlight the efforts from Sandra and Chef Dewey they worked tirelessly to ensure we got exactly what we had dreamed up.
Given my wife and I are Chinese and Indian, we worked out a customized menu that touched on a fusion of flavors from both countries. To make things even more complicated, we also added on a late night bites menu of several American classic foods, given we both grew up here in the States.
Bill Hansen was able to flawlessly create all of this; several guests were so impressed with the Indian portion that they thought the chef was an Indian-native!
Obviously, pricing here is on the higher end, but even then Bill Hansen was willing to work with us to arrive at something very reasonable.
We give Bill Hansen a glowing recommendation and couldn t be happier with how everytbing turned out.
Bill Hansen Catering and their event producer, Ashley Morales, helped make my wedding absolutely magical. I got married May 26, 2019 at the gorgeous Villa Woodbine, and I am so grateful to have met Ashley when I did! The attention to detail, taste, aesthetic and professionalism is undeniably top notch. Bill Hansen Catering worked tirelessly with me to bring my vision to life and made the entire wedding process enjoyable and memorable. From intimate lighting and beautiful decor to delicious, mouthwatering cuisine, Bill Hansen Catering will exceed your expectations. There truly is no one better!
My then fiance and I knew from the start that our wedding would take please at Villa Woodbine. It is elegant and captures "old Florida" in a breathtaking way. The icing on the cake was the amazing staff, specifically Ashley Morales. She was an absolute dream to work with and helped us every step of the way. As non-frilly bride, I appreciated her realness and her tips and tricks, including vendor recos and decor touches.
If you want a picturesque garden wedding (with amazing food and drinks) that will give your guests a unique experience and a taste of Miami's timeless charm, choose Villa Woodbine.
Bill Hansen Catering is the absolute best! When planning our wedding, we knew that we needed a team that would listen to our ideas and execute them perfectly. One thing is to plan a wedding, and another thing is to see it come to life. Eden, Anthony and the entire team exceeded every expectation.
Their service is incomparable. Their attention to detail second to none. Their food is incredible.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Eden and the team to anyone looking for a perfect event.
I have had the absolutely pleasure of working with Bill Hansen for multiple corporate events throughout the past year. The entire team is hands down wonderful and the food is amazing. They will go above and beyond the call of duty to make your event the best.
Always a pleasure to work with Bill and his staff. We worked together at Sami's Bat Mitzvah during the weekend of January 17th, 2015. The food was amazing!! and the servers were nothing but professional. If you are looking for a great service, this is the way to go.
6 months ago today I had my wedding at Villa Woodbine, catered by Bill Hansen. 6 months later and people are still talking about how wonderful the food, wedding and venue were including myself and my husband. The staff was so very friendly and accommodating throughout the entire process. We worked with Amanda and Liz who were wonderful in answering all of my questions and making suggestions. The entire experience at our tasting was top notch. We were greeted by a handwritten beautiful sign welcoming us accompanied by champagne. We continued with our tasting, which was one amazing piece of food after another. We were also able to meet Bill while we were there and he was so gracious and kind! We are not a huge cake couple and chose to have an ice cream bar with warm cookies, which was so us! Any suggestion or request we had was welcomed by the staff, which made planning stress free! If I could have our wedding again, or just a fun romantic dinner at the venue again, I would have it at Villa Woodbine with Bill Hansen Catering in a heartbeat!
Ashley was amazing...great communication and ideas and villa woodbine put on a dream wedding for me. It was all I ever wanted..my husband and I are so thankful for ashley and all of villa woodbine for making or dream come true.
Our wedding was perfect! We planned the event with Eden and she was such a joy to work with. We cannot say enough great things about working with her. We had put off wedding planning because it seemed daunting, and she made the process smooth and was with us every step of the way. The staff that worked on the day of were so attentive. Our wedding was beautiful and our guests had a great time! Thank you so much!
Bill Hansen's team are experts at customer service. They make sure to treat each client and their guests with superb service and kindness. I also love their value. They have extremely competitive prices for the high quality of food and presentation they deliver. Diego is my fave on the sales team, but you can't go wrong with any of them. The entire team is excellent.
Words don't do it justice! I'm so incredibly happy that I chose Villa Woodbine as my wedding venue and was able to work with the amazing staff at Bill Hansen Catering. In all honesty, they made the entire process a breeze. As a bride, it's only normal that you're filled with worries like taste and quality of food, rentals, whether or not your guests will feel they were catered to and taken care of, etc. Their staff is truly passionate for what they do and it shows in everything they put their hands on. One month after our big day and family and friends are still impressed with the level of detail at our wedding. Something as simple as picking up our guest's napkins after they finished their hors d'oeuvres and perfect food presentation wowed our guests and showed the level of service that Bill and his team strive to deliver. There wasn't a single person that didn't have something amazing to say about their meal and drinks. For over a year leading up to our wedding I worked with Amanda who, throughout the process, has become more like a friend. She guided me when I was flustered, held my hand every step of the way, answered millions of my e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner, and even dealt with just a little bit of the Bridezilla in me. I am forever indebted to her and the rest of their staff for truly helping me bring my vision to life. If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't do anything differently. I look forward to keeping Bill Hansen Catering close to our family for many years to come.
Top-notch food selection and undeniable quality. The customer service was wonderful as well with a pleasant and attentive staff. Overall a wonderful experience.
Bill Hansen Catering provided the catering and the back drop for my wedding this October. Everything was truly phenomenal and better than l could have ever imagined. Every aspect was perfection and meticulously handled by their amazing staff!!! On the most important day of your life I had not one worry and everyone who attended raved about the food and drinks!!!
have to send some special love to Sandra and Christina who just made everything that much better!!!
I had my wedding in Jan 2016. I initially hired PCS events as my caterer and that turned out to be a complete nightmare so I had to terminate the contract 3 months before our wedding date. Diego and Amanda at Bill Hansen saved my wedding. We planned everything in 3 months and the turnout was amazing. I will always recommend Bill Hansen to anyone!
This is my second time working with Bill Hansen Catering and I cannot say enough about their service, food, and professionalism. As a wedding planner, it is very important for me to be able to rely on companies that are going to exceed my clients expectations. The staff of Bill Hansen Catering has done that every time. From their timely email responses, to the execution the day of... A bride and a wedding planner cannot ask for more. I highly recommend them for your event needs. Another thing... they are genuinely nice people who love what they do. They will assure your day is perfect!
My family and I hired Bill Hansen Catering for our upcoming wedding in February 2016. Since the day we met with Kay Rivas, our planning has been smooth sailing. We had our tasting today and not only are we extremely satisfied with all of More
Stay away. They are unprofessional and rude and could not even put together a proposal for me. Their rep Valentina could not send me a straight proposal. She sent upwards of four total documents, each time she changed the price, changed what we would be offered, forgot things, and at one point she told me my guests would not be provided any beverages (we're talking even water or club soda). It was unbelievable. They were difficult to work with to even schedule a tasting, even with me paying them their $300 fee and traveling 90 minutes just to meet them. HUGE waste of time. I encountered a problem each step of the way trying to deal with them. I even called the owner Bill to explain that his rep had been so difficult to work with and kept changing the price on me and he was completely unhelpful and non receptive. Don't even waste your time dealing with this company- they will not help you. I would never trust them to plan a birthday party, let alone my WEDDING.
It is always a pleasure to work with Bill Hansen Catering. The food is outstanding and the staff is amazing. They go that extra mile making every event they do feel like a first class event. I look forward to them doing more events at the Newman Alumni Center!
Food is always "ono" and it makes bringing a group of people together so easy and fun!
4 stars all the way!! I had them cater my wedding and MaryJane was absolutely amazing! Through the entire time they were there, they took care of my guests. Maryjane always made sure my husband and I had a drink and food. This company went above and beyond. Thank you !!!
Choosing to have my wedding at Villa Woodbine was hands down one of the best decisions I have ever made. After visiting numerous wedding venues, I eventually stumbled upon Villa Woodbine and instantly knew that this was the place I wanted to get married. It had everything I wanted and more- lush greenery, old Florida architecture, delicious food and the opportunity to work with the amazing Bill Hansen team. With 220 people attending our wedding my biggest concern was making sure everyone was served at the same time and that the food be hot. The dinner was flawless and the amount of compliments we received was astounding. I had always heard rave reviews about Bill Hansen catering and I can now attest that they were spot on!
During my two- year engagement my mother and I worked extensively with Sandra, our wedding coordinator. From the very beginning it was clear that Sandra possessed all the skills and qualities a dream wedding coordinator would have. She was extremely organized, accountable, patient, flexible, detail oriented and seriously always just a phone call or text away. Sandra truly made my dream wedding come to life and I could never thank her enough!
Where do I even start!
We recently got married at Villa Woodbine and Bill Hansen was our caterer.
This whole process was absolutely amazing. From the day I met Ashley our coordinator throughout this whole process, she was just the sweetest. She was patient and answered all my questions, even if I had to ask multiple times lol. Leading up to the event she was always easy to get a hold of and always open and honest.
We chose to do the Villa's summer deal that had been offered to us which made everything a lot easier on us since some of the vendors were included in this package (catering, florist, DJ, Tables, linens, outdoor AC tent). This made the planning process a lot more simple for me since I didn't have to go out and search for each of these.
The day of the wedding everything went off without a hitch! As far as getting ready purposes, we didn't choose to get ready in the bridal suite at the Villa (we were a lot of girls) we wouldn't have fit comfortably with all the makeup and hair artists too.
Anthony was our coordinator from the venue the day of the actual wedding and Ashley stuck around and helped out for a bit too. Anthony was amazing he made sure we had everything we needed and made sure to check in with us throughout the night to make sure we were doing fine.
We actually got to eat the food at our wedding lol not just at the tasting and truly it was delicious! I am an extremely picky eater and always hate catered food, for months leading up to the event I had been saying how I just want going to eat at my wedding and I'd just Uber McDonald's lol. So when I got the chance to try it at the tasting I was SO pleasantly surprised! It was actually delicious from start to finish!
The AC tent was an absolute lifesaver (and was actually really cold!) it was Miami summer hot out and everyone was extremely grateful for the tent. Although the dancing was outdoors, everyone was having too much fun to care about the heat at that point.
I can honestly that everything turned out perfectly, I couldn't have imagined how seamless everything turned out! Huge thank you to everyone from Bill Hansen & the Villa!
I have been privileged to attend numerous events catered by Bill Hansen Catering through the years. Every party was meticulous in its attention to detail. The quality was always 5-star caliber. The service staff was always professional and courteous. I recommend Bill Hansen Catering to anyone who wants to have an outstanding party experience.
Bill and his staff are wonderful to work with. I highly recommend anyone looking for a first class caterer to use Bill Hansen. The one of a kind location in Coconut Grove is very special and provides the ambiance for that big event you want to wow people with. I attended a fund raiser at FIU that Bill Hansen catered and the food and music were memorable. The DJ inside played a mix of lounge and chill music and the outside area had a band of 3 persons playing some blues and light rock that was very enjoyable. My company Streamline Voice & Data provides the phone systems at all of his locations and they are wonderful people to work with as well.
Bill Hansen is by far one of the best catering companies I have had the pleasure of tasting and working with. Their food is delicious and it showed through my guests' clean plates. We are very happy that we chose to work with Bill Hansen catering for our wedding. I always knew their food and service was great, but we still looked at other options to find the best price. At the end of the day, the difference in pricing was not by such a large amount. Their quality and professionalism is the reason I feel they are a 5-star company. A year prior to our wedding I contacted Ashley, the event producer. She was absolutely amazing to work with. She came to visit venues with us and show us what Bill Hansen has to offer. They are truly a total package when it comes to making your wedding day perfect and flawless! After postponing our original wedding date due to schooling, I didn't contact her again until a year later when we decided the gap out of school would be a perfect opportunity. The only thing was now we had 3 months to plan the wedding of our dreams. Ashley was so patient with all my changes and requests (and boy did I make lots of changes!). Every week, she was keeping me updating and constantly communicating with me in order to create the perfect menu and reception for us. It's a great feeling to hear from all my guest how much they enjoyed our wedding and we couldn t be more satisfied with our decision to work with Bill Hansen
We used Bill Hansen for our wedding and I do not have enough good things to say! From the tasting to the wedding day, they were professional, prompt, kind, and helpful 24/7 to answer all of our questions. All of our guests commented on how good the food and service was. We were so impressed and would definitely use them again for future events! If you're having a wedding in South Florida, look no further than Bill Hansen!!! Thanks again!!!
From the moment you start working with Bill Hansen Catering, you feel relieved in their gracious and nurturing, capable hands. Bill Hansen Catering's team run an elite venue, ensuring your peace of mind with all the details of wedding planning. Our wedding came out spectacularly, and we chose one of their exclusive venues, Villa Woodbine (its an absolute magical location for your wedding set in a private Spanish villa in Coconut Grove). The the staff, food and ambiance was even more magical. Thank you!
Amazing experience and wonderful people to work with. The professionalism and planning ahead was amazing. We always felt taken care of and they never seemed flustered, even when we were panicking. Amazing job and highly recommended!
When you have chosen the perfect venue and you are certain of it, it comes the time to choose the right catering team. Now a lot of venues offer this service themselves and Villa Woodpine offers exclusive Bill Hansen Luxury catering and event team! RIMAS FILMS had a great opportunity to work with the amazing wedding coordinator Christina, representing the Bill Hansen Luxury team. Christina was very helpful and friendly from the first email of our communication. She is very prompt to answer any questions and offers great ideas. On the wedding day, that RIMAS FILMS was so honored to film, she was an outstanding connecting link between all of us wedding vendors and seemed to sort out any risen problems with a blink of an eye. It was my pleasure to work with Bill Hansen Luxury Catering and I hope we get to work again!
We just had our wedding at the Cruz Building in Miami catered by Bill Hansen Catering and I can't express enough how happy we were with everything. From the first times we communicated with Kay everything was extremely professional yet personable. She customized a menu for us that was within our budget and exactly what we were looking for. Everyone raved about the food and drinks.
The best part about Bill Hansen Catering though was the servers. Our point person, Lissette was the nicest person you can imagine and she catered to all of our needs before the ceremony and during the reception. The servers and bartender were just as great, very personable, and always smiling and making sure we had everything we needed.
There was nothing that we lacked and they just made us all feel incredibly special. We can't thank you guys enough.
I had my wedding a little over a week ago at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and hired Bill Hansen Catering for our event. The food and service was spectacular. The waiters were very professional, friendly and attentive to our needs. They had everything prepared as we wanted and we got many comments on the food from our guests! It was an amazing night which we will never forget and their service definitely was one I would highly recommend!
Bill Hansen and his entire team are nothing short of stellar. The attention to detail and the variety of options that they provide are endless and they are always willing to work with us based on our budget. If you haven't contacted them yet - do it! You won't regret it.
We recently celebrated our daughters wedding at Willa Woodbine. It was absolutely magical. The experience starting last spring to the date of the wedding was very easy and staff was most accommodating. Our sales person, Ashley Morales, was wonderful. She immediately instilled a sense of warmth, and caring. She was helpful with suggestions and ideas. She was quick to respond, engaging, and professional.
The venue is lovely, the food was very good and staff was most service oriented.! We could not have asked for a more perfect evening. Thank you Bill Hansen Catering and staff at Villa Woodbine!
Best weddings! Amazing team! Delicious food! Intricate set ups! What else can u ask for?!?!?
We began our venue search with two things in mind: 1. mansion/house and 2. outdoor feel. We encountered Ashely Morales at Villa and she was helpful and honest from day one. She never made us feel pressured to book the venue but really understood what we were envisioning. Her sense of humor, warm personality, quick email/call/text responses, excellent sense of execution were some of her best traits. She was always willing to help with cost effective suggestions without compromising our vision.
The Villa itself was to die for the moment we walked in. The customer service from the entire staff at Villa is amazing. What I loved about it the most was the I did not have to worry about a thing because on wedding day, things ran just as we had planned.
Pros:
The Villa is absolutely beautiful! I love how it s intimate and it doesn t feel just like another venue.
Since we had our wedding in September, we had to use the tent. The tent was with AC and the chandeliers that were included were beautiful.
Food tasting from what I ve heard never taste the same on wedding day but surprisingly, it actually did!
Lissette who was the Event Manager on wedding day made sure things ran smoothly.
Kuddos to the Chef and catering team as all guests raved about how exquisite the food was along with its presentation and how attentive the Waiters were.
I love how a platter of appetizers was set aside for us. I ve heard time after time that the bride and groom rarely try these on their weddings because of the photos that follow the ceremony. But Ashley and Lissette ensured we tried these and we also got to try our Welcome Drink which was absolutely delicious!
Cons:
Bridal Suite: I chose not to get ready at Villa s Bridal Suite because I had a total 9 individuals including myself. The space would have been very tight. If the bridal party is small I would say 4 people, I can definitely see the space work for others. Another negative was how warm the suite can get. It did cool down after all the people left and the door was not continuously opening but nonetheless with many people it is still a little hot.
Courtyard: It s extremely hot in the courtyard and dancing area. Although the Villa is a historic site and limited things can be done to the architecture, I think there should be a way where additional fans or cooling system can be installed. This would make it much more comfortable to guests where they can come out to dance.
DJ: Must use the DJ from their approved vendor list due to noise ordinance. We didn t really like style of the DJ.
Music was barley heard where the sweetheart table was which was at the end of the backyard.
Party size: We had appx. 160 guests and our guest couldn t really dance in the designated area.
Recommendations for DJ since he s an in house vendor:
Announce where the coffee and alcohol bars are located. Some guest did mention they didn t know where to find the coffee.
Advise guest that the cake will only be served inside the tent. Many guest didn t try the cake and it basically went to waste.
Announce the photo-booth because guest didn t know where it was.
Bill Hansen exceeded our expectations. We felt they were very professional and attentive. Our food tasting was amazing as they greeted us with champagne and made it very personal. Ashley was our event producer and she was extremely helpful and transparent which was much appreciated, especially when your taste in weddings exceeds your budget. She was able to problem solve and provide creative solutions to work with us on several issues like seating and lighting options. She also responded to emails and phone calls very quickly which reduced our stress levels tremendously. She was really there for us and made sure our vision was executed perfectly and we cant thank her enough. We had our ceremony and reception at Villa Woodbine and our guests are still talking about how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was. They cook the food on-site and use the freshest ingredients so it tastes just as if you went to an upscale restaurant. The service they provide was worth the investment. Bill Hansen himself even wrote us a thank you note for using their services, but we have to say the thank you goes to them and their hardworking team. This was one of the best days of our lives and we were really glad we chose Bill Hansen!
I would strongly recommend booking with Villa Woodbine! I worked with Eden and Yulitza and they were both amazing! From start to finish, working with Bill Hansen catering and the team at Villa Woodbine was wonderful. They always answered my countless questions and emails with a smile. They helped put me in contact with other vendors for the day. The were very flexible working with my blended family and specific requests. We did an all vegetarian / part vegan wedding and the food was delicious! It was the most incredible, beautiful and organized day all thanks to the wonderful team at VW! Can't recommend them enough!
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