The Perfect Pear Catering Co

I was very thrilled to have Rachel and her team cater both my fiance's 50th birthday party the night of Nov 25th and then my sit down dinner for my wedding on Nov 26th. It was a hectic week due to the Thanksgiving holidays and this was a destination wedding for us. The execution for both events were flawless. The food was amazing and Rachel was so easy to work with. Her husband actually became very ill the day of the wedding but she told him to stay home and take care of himself and she could handle the whole sit down dinner for a 114 people. And she did. It was the most beautiful, elegant, and extremely fun wedding ever. I will definitely would advise brides to invest in the Perfect Pear. They did a fantastic job. thank you! Nina and John Freer

As a bride and foodie I would not hesitate to recommend Perfect Pear for another event. Not only were the owners extremely accessible and flexible, but the staff's expertise was incredible and our wedding menu was unforgettable. They worked within our budget and there were no hidden or extra charges or fees at any point in the planning process. I cannot write enough positive compliments about Perfect Pear's impact on the success and joy of our event. Thank you for making our day so special!

I had a lot of compliments from the guests about the quality of the food. The staff was also very helpful in trying to get the to eat during all the festivities.

If you want absolutely top quality and unique food and service for your wedding, you must go through the Perfect Pear Catering. The menu and flavor was out of this world and I had numerous remarks from guests about the fantastic food and how it was the best catered or reception food they had ever had. Rachel and the staff were so flexible and accomodating on every level from menu selections and changes, even down to the smallest details. The staff went above and beyond to provide exceptional service and we wanted for nothing. My parents, who are generally really hard to please, especially when it comes to something with a price tag, raved about the food and service. They plan to contact the Perfect Pear for future catering services. I personally think they are planning a party just so they can have the Perfect Pear's food creations again. One more thing: I planned my wedding from several states away and had no problem contacting or planning the catering, including the set up. This staff is professional, experienced and will only improve any event that you are having. If you don't go with the Perfect Pear, you are missing out on a unique, fabulous culinary experience. If you want to be guaranteed to impress your guests, the Perfect Pear must be your catering selection. Oh! The most important thing...the VALUE of the food and service is unparalleled.

The food was great!! The staff is very nice and flexible. The presentation was much more than what we expected. YUM!

Wonderful experience! Beautiful display of food. Thanks so much.

Rachel at Perfect Pear caterering company prepared the food and drinks for our son and daughter-in-law's July 17th, 2011 wedding Open House/Reception celebration. Rachel was recommended to us for the event and after interviewing Rachel as well as another caterering company, we opted for Perfect Pear to caterer our event. Rachel patiently sat with our son and daughter-in-law to be and worked out a menu and drink/bar arrangement that they were very pleased with and was within our budget requirements. We found Rachel to be very professional and she did deliver beautifully upon all that we planned. But, perhaps most of all, the food she prepared was delicious and we received rave comments from many of the attending guests. I would recommend Rachel and her company for any type of caterering event you might be considering. The day of the event, she arrived with her team of professionals and worked seamlessly throughout the event to make it a great success. Do yourself a favor and don't book anyone for caterering until you have spoken to Rachel. I know we were glad we did! Happy partying!

I hired The Perfect Pear Catering Company to cater my wedding at The Sanchez House in St. Augustine, Florida on May 28th, 2011. Rachel was great throughout the planning process. We were able to come up with a menu that we were excited about that also met our budget and the different preferences of our guests. On the day of the wedding, the staff arrived 2 hours prior to our reception, and got right to work setting up displays, buffets, centerpieces, the bar, and a cheese display. Everything looked wonderful, and there were so many details that we handn't even planned for, but were so delighted to see! When it came to the food - well, that is what they do best, and they came through with flying colors. Everyone says that you don't eat at your own wedding, but we had to! Everyone loved the food. The evening seemlessly flowed from passed appetizers, to dinner, to dessert and coffee. At the end of the night, everything was left as if they were never there, except for the delicious leftovers they carefully packed into to-go containers and left in the fridge, which we wasted no time eating, as soon as all of our guests departed. Needless to say, I couldn't be happier with my decision of hiring this company and will highly recommend them to anyone catering an event. Cheers!

On May 7, 2011, Perfect Pear catered our wedding dinner for 21 people at our vacation home in St. Augustine Beach, FL. Since we live in San Diego, all of our planning took place by phone and e-mail with Rachel. Rachel was always available, extremely responsive and really took the time to understand what kind of food would work best with our guests. The sample menu choices on the website were really helpful but Rachel was happy to customize and tailor the menu for our specific needs. On the day of our event,Mike(the co-owner) and Chase showed up on time, prepped the food and then laid out an exquisite presentation. Not only did it look beautiful, but the food made all of guests swoon with delight. Throughout the entire evening, our guests commented on how unique and delicious everything was from the bacon wrapped jalapenos, fried green tomato napoleon, artisan cheeses, to the Perfect Pear salad, chicken roulade, asparagus, new potato salad and cous cous. Every dish was fresh and used high quality ingredients and was served at the right temperature. Mike and Chase were a delight to be with and were friendly, gracious and extremely professional. There was so much food that we were able to give our local guests full meal leftovers which they greatly appreciated. Mike and Chase did a fantastic job of cleaning up after the dinner and brought ample storage containers for the leftovers. They even helped take some photos of our ceremony on the beach. Perfect Pear Catering exceeded our expectations(which were quite high since we had several "foodies" and amateur cooks in the group). The costs were quite reasonable for both the quantity and quality of the food and presentation. And the service was "priceless". We were thrilled with how it all turned out and would highly recommend Perfect Pear to anyone planning an event, large or small. Rachel and Mike take great pride in everything they do and the personal touch they brought made everything even more special.

Perfect Pear catered my daughter's wedding on Saturday. The night was a huge success and a large part of that was the food provided by Rachel and her team! The food was high-end restaurant quality and the service was immpeccable. Every comment about the wedding has started with how the food was so amazing. Thank you Rachel!

Excellent food and excellent service. We received many compliments on the catering.

We hired Rachel and her team for our St Augustine Wedding at the Sanchez House on April 9, 2011. We wanted the food to be a major focal point of the evening and Perfect Pear did not disappoint. We had a tasting prior to the wedding and we were dazzled to say the least. The entrees were prepared with a stunning presentation and my hubby was in love with the hors d oeuvres! Each bite was like a festival in your mouth! We were very impressed. Rachel was lovely and worked with me every step of the way to make everything perfect. The day of was very hectic and I did not get a chance to really enjoy the hors de oeuvres, which was expected, as we were taking photographs while cocktail hour was happening. But, I became flustered over some napkins that did not arrive and the staff was right there with a steaming hot plate of Perfect Pear pizzette, which was my favorite, making me smile and melting away my tension. All of our guests raved at the food and were very impressed. There were a few very minor things I had assumed would be a little different, but all in all we are so happy to have hired The Perfect Pear; their talent is immense! We would hire them if we had to do it all over again. I wish I could eat some of their delicious food right now... Thank you Rachel and Perfect Pear!

If I could describe the Perfect Pear Catering Company in just one word it would be "FLAWLESS", but that is not enough to describe them. The Perfect Pear Catering Company was with no doubt the best catering company we could ever hire in Jacksonville! We were so happy with their services. Everything was wonderful! All my guests were so happy with the food quality and staff! During the wedding reception and even days after our wedding I still received compliments about the caterer we chose! We couldn't be happier about our choice and we are definitely considering hiring them again in the future for anniversaries, family reunions and other events!I would recommend the Perfect Pear Catering Co to everybody that wants to have a classy, elegant and high quality event!The Perfect Pear is hands down the best catering company in Jacksonville! Their staff is so professional and nice and the food presentation was impeccable!I would like to express special appreciation to Rachel Deremer! She was so sweet and definitely a 5-star professional (I would give a 10-star if I could)Thank you so much Perfect Pear!

My wife and her mother did all the planning but everyone kept complimenting how good the food was. It definitely made the reception!

The food was wonderful and the presentation was beautiful. They offer a very wide range of menu choices and were so easy to work with and dependable. There experience with wedding catering really shows. Thank you Perfect Pear!

Food was excellent! Our guests kept complimenting on how great the food was. Everyone said it was the best wedding food they ever had. Thanks Perfect Pear!

I can't say enough for this outstanding catering company! I strongly suggest that you do a tasting prior to the event.....the food is unusual and delicious. We found Rachel to be helpful and responsive to our thoughts and desires. The staff that came to set-up and serve were professional but warm and fun to have in our home. I feel the value for cost is extremely high....our guests very much enjoyed the outstanding choices and the variety. We planned for 87 guests and our event was in our home. No worries if you choose this fabulous caterer.

Rachel and Michael are wonderful to work with – They are so accommodating and willing to work with us to create a perfect menu for foodies!The guests are raving about the food the next day and many of them have commented that they had the best food of all the weddings they have been do. My parents have some dietary restrictions and Rachel made sure they are taken care of. Their excellent service did not end with the wedding – A week after the wedding, we discovered we are missing four magnum bottles of top shelf liquor. Rachel called her staff and the bartenders to ask around in an attempt to help us recover them! We will definitely return to Perfect Pear Catering if we ever needed to cater for a private party and highly recommend them to our friends and family.

On our wedding day, the staff was very friendly and professional. The set-up was beautiful. The appetizers, dinner, and dessert was delicious and presented beautifully and definitely made an impression. I recommend The Perfect Pear Catering Company for your event.

Perfect Pear Catering was one of the best experiences about my wedding. Everyone we worked with were very responsive, polite, and professional. Any questions I had before the wedding were promtly answered & Rachel was wonderful to work with. The food itself was DELICIOUS - all my guest raved about how great it was, I loved everything we had!!!