Sandra:

Thank you, thank you, thank you. As always what a pleasure to work with such polished professionals. Sisters is such a lovely company to work with, great people, amazing food and wonderful location – everything was first class. Marc did a wonderful job – stayed on top of everything, paid attention to detail and yet, we hardly knew he was there but for the fact that everything ran SO smoothly.

Alison
Hospice of Wake County

Nancy,

Thank you for all your help in making the Pridgen Pratt wedding---a dream wedding--come true. As everyone predicted, the food was fabulous, the setting was wonderful, and the staff was most attentive to the bride and groom and us and our guests. Beth was wonderful. She ran the reception like the true competent, poised professional that she is. I didn't worry about anything....and everything ran smoothly.

I also want to thank you for the suggestion of Ron Smith for the DJ. He was wonderful. But I also highly recommend our florist...The English Garden at Brier Creek, our baker for the cake....Cinda's Creative Cakes (we had her do 4 cakes!!! one for the rehearsal dinner, one for the bridesmaid's luncheon, the wedding cake, and the groom's birthday cake...each a different flavor and all delicious!), and the our photographer, Ard-Jan Barnas, a true artist although a little quirky which was a relief often from the stress! We also used a professional makeup artist....Libby Mitchiner who was fabulous and just joyous to work with on the day of the wedding...she put all of the girls in a gleeful mood with her stories and then making everyone look so beautiful. I know that you handed me a list of preferred vendors....No one has paid me to make these recommendations (!) they are from my heart as they were true artists, professionals, and made the whole process a joy. With help from each, the whole day ran smoothly with no hitches. We also used Carolina Livery out of Durham to run our shuttle service between hotels, church, and reception. It was a 26 passenger van....the limo service you referred us to did not have such a van. I highly recommend them...our driver entertained as he drove. So our guests enjoyed the wedding, the reception, and the transportation!

Again, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Abundant blessings to you and your staff,

Angie Pridgen

Ronda,

We would have love to give you more tip, just can't afford it right now! You were so professional and so caring. You knew exactly what to do and who to get rid of at the right moments! You were a lifesavor to Jeremy and I more than a couple times! You made our night a dream come true! We both agree our wedding was wonderful and wouldn't change a thing (except maybe having Jeremy's sister there on time). Everyone has complimented the food, service and atmosphere! I am so happy we chose Sisters! There aren't enough words to thank you enough! I just hope we and/or our family weren't too difficult!!!

Molly Hesla

Dear Nancy,

Thank you for everything... We were all so pleased with Sisters. Everyone I talked with was excited and so impressed with the food, service, and beautiful atmosphere... Thank you for all you did to make it as wonderful as it was.. Your staff was impressive. Anne Lotz was very impressed withy the facility and service.. She even told me she hopes we do it again and go back to Sistsers... Nancy I loved the chicken salad crossaint and expecially the pasta salad.....big hit..from many people. The Lord was faithful and answered many prayers.. Thank you for being such a part of God's plan..... We will be happy to order you the tapes.

We will be in touch,

Lynn

Dear Nancy and Mark,

I wanted to tell you once again how pleased we were with our daughter Rachel's wedding reception on August 24th. Sisters' was absolutely the perfect choice for us. The food was delicious and all the food displays were fabulous. Sisters' staff did a great job with all the little details. My sister who worked for years at Carolina Country Club with the Banqueting and Special Events was impressed with your entire staff. The two of you were so very wonderful to work with and we thank you for making the planning process so easy for us. Nancy, you were always available and great to ask questions of. Mark , you are definitely Sisters' "Secret Weopon". If you are still there when we plan another event... it would make it hard to consider going to one of Sisters' competitors. You were fun and helpful to meet with. I was so so very happy with your creativity and attention to detail with all aspects of the reception. Both the picture and the favor tables were so beautifully thought out and displayed ! I learned to just trust that everything would be great while you were in charge. You watched over me and my family so carefully, seeing to our every need and the bride and groom felt very pampered. We had a great time!

I have to say that beginning with our first meeting with Sisters' I always felt that everyone really cared about helping us in every way possible. It never seemed to be just about how much we could spend. There were so many seemingly small extra things that Sisters' was happy to do for us. All of those "small" details that Mark took care of really made a difference to our experience. Thank you Sisters'!

Sincerely,

Dawn Younce and family

Hello Sandra, Marc, and Beth!

Thursday evening was an amazing event for us - our new office Open House. I have to say that Marc is worth an infinite amount of gold times his weight and the staff that supports him is second to none! You know the old saying..."you can't please everybody". Well I have to profess that "Sisters" did just that! I had compliments from our staff as well as our guests raving about the experience. All of the food and presentation was phenomenal and you were right, the petit dessert bar was a hit with men and women alike. I can't say enough about the staff members and how professional yet fun everyone was to be around. We were truthfully treated like royalty. Suffice to say our ten year anniversary in the Carolinas is next year and there is only one caterer we would dare call, "Sisters" of course!

Marc -
The vases should be ready for pickup after Wednesday. Thanks for leaving the flowers. Every nuance was perfect - and the passed appetizers and appetizer presentation got rave reviews! You guys were everywhere - like poetry in motion. Thanks again for everything you did!

Glenda

Dear Betsy,

As the Community Relations Manager for Hospice of Wake County and on behalf of the Committee Education Committee and the Committee Chair (Lane Kaplan), I want to take a moment to personally thank you for a list of things: (1) thank you for cordial and efficient response to all of our requests, nothing seemed too small to escape your attention; (2) thank you for professional and crisp service, the service staff were attentive and gracious; (3) thank you for delicious food (shall I write DELICIOUS in all upper case? It was that good) not only was it good food, it was pretty - such beautiful presentation.

The "Dealing With Tough Situations," a caregivers seminar was attended by more than 130 people, many were professionals and some were interested community. By all accounts -and they're still coming- the evening was a smashing success. Speaking for Hospice of Wake County, we are grateful to you and your staff for a flawlessly executed event. We will absolutely consider you for future events.

Sincerely,

Erin Nortonen, Manager Community Relations
Hospice of Wake County

Hi, Sandra, Nancy, and Marc!

I wanted to send a note to be sure that EVERYONE at Sisters knows how great our dinner was last Thursday at the ACS Raleigh office! The entire staff was professional, pleasant, easy to work with, caring, attentive, etc. They arrived very early and stayed very late to make sure the set-up and clean-up was done properly.....and boy was it! I called the office manager the next day to ask what condition the meeting room, kitchen, etc. were in, and she said you couldn't even tell anyone had been there - things were THAT clean and organized. That is a true testament of the type of staff that Sisters has, and we were all very impressed.

Also, PLEASE be sure to tell Chef two things:
1. The food was superb!! Everyone loved their dishes, and made several great comments.
2. Most importantly though, was the response I received when I asked the 2 vegetarians how they liked their meal. They both said it was the BEST meal they had had yet at an ACS meetings. They said they would normally receive a plate of "gassy" vegetables, which usually upsets their stomach, or things they don't like and they remain hungry. But the vegetables (I'm pretty sure I saw eggplant!) you prepared were simply fabulous, and they both went back to the hotel fulfilled! And the "no-garlic" person was equally as thrilled with her meal. Great job!

Last, but certainly not least, Marc did a fantastic job. He did a great job organizing the event, keeping the staff on schedule, serving the butlered appetizers, making drinks, whatever needed to be done! He was simply a delight to work with, and I only wish your company was located here in Atlanta so I could utilize it even more.

Thanks again for everything, and we'll look you up the next time we need help in Raleigh! Thanks!

K. Rook
American Cancer Society

Dear Nancy and all the Sisters Staff -

Sarah's wedding last Saturday could not have been better. We want to thank you for all your attention to detail. We certainly could not have had such a beautiful day without each and every one one of you. All our guest feedback has been gloriously positive. Ronda ran the ceremony and reception flawlessly. What more could we ask for? Please have any prospective clients contact us if they are looking for a reference to help make their reception decisions easier. Thank you so much.

Bob and Barbara Hussey

Dear Ronda -

What a wonderful job you did last Saturday! Sarah's wedding was just perfect. She could not have been happier. The ceremony and reception went flawlessly. Sisters' has a wonderful staff, but I know your guidance is what brings it all together. From a mother of the bride point of view, your efforts are a real gift. I could actually talk to my guests, the majority of which traveled a great distance to join us.

Please have anyone contact me who is looking for a reference for your services. Have a wonderful spring. Take care.

Barbara

Dear Betsy & Staff:

Thank you for letting us host the Greater Raleigh Chamber's Campaign Kickoff event at The Woman's Club of Raleigh on February 15, 2007. As always with Sisters' Catering the food was delicious and the service was second to none. The space was perfect for our needs too. The flexibility of lighting allowed for maximun viewing of our video and PowerPoint presentation, and with such a large group the speakers throughout the room made it possible for everyone to hear the presentation clearly. We haven't found those accomodations anywhere else in Raleigh and that's why we look forward to coming back year after year!

Sincerely,

Ginger Barfield

Dear Ronda,

Thank you for going the extra mile to make our wedding reception a total success. Your hard work made everything so easy and enjoyable for us.

We are very pleased with Sisters services and feel that Sisters is very lucky to have you.

Thank you,

Julie and Larry Meese

Thank YOU for another spectacular, elegant event! As usual, you and the Sister's crew did an outstanding job, far exceeding our expectations. You and Sandra are true professionals in every way. One of the things we most appreciate in working with you both is that no matter what we ask, no matter how ridiculous, big, small, or last minute our request may be, you always say "no problem" and come through for us with flying colors and a smile. That means a lot!! The food was fabulous, linens, decorations, etc. exquisite. Thank you again for all of your hard work and efforts on our behalf. We look to working with you again!!

J. Fulcher (Corporate Customer)

It was 1998.  All we wanted to do was find a professional catering company that was equally as good at what they do, as we were at what we do.  One that cared about the tiniest detail, one that protected their image and could adequately mirror ours.   After all, it was the unveiling of the much anticipated Lexus LS 430, and the evening had to be equally as elegant and unique as the vehicle.  We found that special catering company in Sisters’ Catering.

A familiar name in the Triangle, we had through the years enjoyed their services for many smaller events, always pleased with the attention given to making each event a memorable one.  We even held our employee Christmas Party at their lovely facility until our staff grew to outnumber their capacity.  But it was this event that the staff of Sisters’ proved to be the most professional and gifted caterer.  Our guests are still raving about that special evening.

Sisters’ has been there for us several times since then, with satisfaction that we try not to take for granted.  Recently we were faced with a more challenging decision….one that was “personal, not business.”  All we wanted to do was find a professional catering company that would find our daughter’s wedding reception as important as it was to us.  This was personal…we didn’t have the budget that we have had in our corporate events, but it had to be the most magical memory that we could possibly give our daughter and our future son-in-law. 

Marc and Beth walked us through the whole process, with gentle suggestions that can only come from their years of experience.  How we entertained over 100 guests in our home and gardens, I’ll never know.  But I do know that I never could have done it without Sisters’!  I actually was at peace, and enjoyed the evening as their staff was invisible when they needed to be, and ever present when called for.

Yes sir, my “caterer shopping days” are over.  I think I’ll just give Sisters’ a call, and let them make it happen.  I can get on to more important things, like being a wife & mother….and selling more Lexus.

Sunny Johnson Lewis
Johnson Lexus

I just wanted to Thank You and all of the staff at Sister's for making our meeting and event go off without a hitch.

Being in the event industry and having dealt with many different venues and vendors it was so refreshing to be able to give the requirements to you all and KNOW that it would be taken care of with style and grace. I made so many changes all throughout the planning and execution of this event and it never seemed to phase you, you just listened and said it would be done.

So for all of your hard work and cooperation I want to say on behalf of myself and CARQUEST University THANK YOU!

Lauren Freeman
Registrar
CARQUEST University

Our daughter's wedding and reception was perfect! Absolutely perfect! We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day or a more beautiful location. Sisters' was incredible. From the first moment we walked into Sisters' we were made to feel welcome and special. Sisters made it clear that it was all about the bride and making her day memorable. The owners and staff were friendly, attentive and very professional, especially Marc Dabagian! He was simply a pleasure to work with. The reception itself went off without a hitch. Everything flowed smoothly and the staff was professional and courteous. Staff seemed to be everywhere, taking care of all the little details, without being intrusive. The building and grounds are beautiful and the food is excellent. I just can't say enough good things about our experience. I would highly recommend Sisters to anyone!

Terry Friddle

Our company, Charles River Laboratories, has had the privilege of working with Sisters' Catering for approximately 5 years now. They have catered smaller functions such as our Service Awards dinner which is usually around 70 people to our entire facility which is approximately 170 employees. We have also had our Holiday party there for the last several years. Everything is always first class from the food to the exceptionally friendly and efficient employees. With approximately 3 functions a year for 5 years we have never had a bad experience. As the Human Resources Manager for my company I highly recommend Sisters' for any companies' social functions. You can't go wrong, they take the worry out of everything.

Karen L. Bowery Human Resources Manager

If you want a first class, elegant event call Sisters! There isn't a simpler way to create a successful affair. Their attention to every detail makes planning a breeze. I have chaired many non-profit events for up to 500 guests and have utilized the both the Garden and Woman's Club and have found the food to be beautifully presented and delicious. Their "can-do" attitude puts planners in a comfort zone that makes partnering with Sisters a joy!

Susan Rouse

Sister’s Garden had been recommended to us by a friend who had attended an event they had catered. When we visited, we found just the right feel and ambiance – we wanted to have an outdoor wedding, and we liked the convenience of having the ceremony and reception in one place. Before we even chose them, we were impressed by Sister’s service. Nancy Smith met with us several times and answered all our questions. They offered several enticements like a 10lb shrimp cocktail appetizer and a limo, which made our day even more special.

We found several items at the tastings that were unbelievably delicious! Sister’s was always available to meet with us throughout the planning process. Although I prefaced all my requests with, “I don’t know if you can do this…”, Marc Dabagian, our Sister’s Garden coordinator, took all our wishes and made them happen. On the day of the ceremony, he and his crew set everything up, and he met with our cake deliverer, DJ, photographer, etc.

Marc knew how much we wanted to be married outdoors on Sister’s beautiful brick terrace, but it was raining that afternoon, and at 4:30pm, he and his staff brought everything inside and set up for our ceremony in the banquet room. But at 5pm, a half hour before our guests would start arriving, it had stopped raining and Marc offered to move everything back outside. We eagerly accepted!

Marc handled the ceremony flow and was everywhere at the reception, attending to everything we needed, and both our families as well.

Our wedding was beautiful, and we had so much fun at the reception. We received so many compliments from our guests on the elegant venue, amazing food, and the service provided by Sister’s Garden, that we know we weren’t the only ones who thought it was a perfect day.

Denise and David Messer

Thank you so much for giving us the reception of our dreams! Everything was absolutely perfect. Sisters' provided us with a beautiful setting, delicious food and excellent service. We are forever grateful. Thanks again for everything.

Cortney and Ashley Duncan

Just a note of appreciation for a 50th anniversary dinner celebration which we will long remember.

Last December we first made contact with Ronda Baker from Sisters' Catering, and made preliminary arrangements to have our dinner catered at the Woman's Club on September 2, 2006. She couldn't have been more helpful over the months leading to 9/2. That holds true for Beth Clements, who handled the dinner in Ronda's absence.

Everything was perfect! The table placements, over which they patiently worked with me, the setting, food, personnel...all handled professionally to the last detail.

We are forever grateful to Sisters', Ronda, and Beth for providing us and our family and friends with a lovely evening of dining and celebration.

Tom & Charlotte Jacobs

Your staff was so accommodating and pleasant to work with in every way. You helped make my sister's work go smoothly. You set my mind at ease in every way. Shelly took care of every detail at the reception! It was a wonderful affair and I have received many compliments, which I am passing along to you. Everyone is still talking about the "Redneck Butler" as an appetizer! The food was outstanding!!

Anita Churchill

I wanted to thank you a hundred fold for the wonderful reception you and Sisters' Garden provided for us, I remember when I first met you and Sandra and she told us that picking a reception hall and catering will be the second most important decision we make and that we will feel like guests at our own wedding. This could not have been more true. I felt so relaxed and secure because Ronda took such good care of all the details. Everyone is still talking about the delicious food and festive atmosphere. Thank you Ronda for pampering us throughout the night. I wish we could get married all over again next year.

Debbie Regan Hodgin

I appreciate very much the relationship that has been formed between Sisters' Catering Company and the Wake County Bar Association over the past twelve years. Much of the credit for this fine relationship is due to your sister Betsy Burnett Benning.

Many of our luncheon meetings are held at The Woman's Club and Betsy is always very gracious and attentive to every detail. Betsy and her staff are very accommodating and willing "to go the extra mile" to make certain that our needs are met and that every member leaves feeling very special.

I look forward to working with Betsy and everyone at The Woman's Club again this year.

Alice G. Roman, Executive Director

Sisters' was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. It's an all inclusive deal.  Sisters' is a venue, a caterer,  a chair rental,  a linen rental,  a party coordinator, a china rental, bartenders, a limo driver, and clean up service  all in one decision. It saved us time, stress, and, most importantly, money. We received the best service with every interaction with all the Sisters' staff and even our other vendors raved about working with them. Looking back on the day, it was definitely the party we wanted with just the right amount of class. The food was amazing and Marc was the shining star on our wedding day. We couldn't even imagine a better experience.

Brandy & Kevin Mann, November 2005

This weekend was wonderful! The experience of working with Beth and Marc was remarkable. Beth has always been available for questions and provided so much support over the last several months. Marc was the epitome of professionalism and was spot on with every detail and need that the bride wanted. The reception was a true success! I would recommend that couples be married in Raleigh just to have the reception and/or ceremony at Sisters Garden!

Tabatha Miller - Wedding Planner/Dir.

When my daughter got engaged, I knew right away that I wanted Sister's Catering to host the reception. Having lived in Raleigh since their early days at the YWCA, I have been to many weddings that Sister's has catered and have left every single one with the same feeling – nobody does it better! Sister's food and service are both of the highest quality. That was my feeling while looking from the outside in. Now that my daughter's reception is over, let me share what's it's like from the inside out.

I cannot say enough about our coordinator, Marc Dabagian. He was incredibly gracious with every single request we made. Whatever we wanted, he found a way to make it happen and made us feel that it was not a problem. Going into the wedding weekend, the reception was the one piece of the puzzle that I had no worries about. I was not prepared however for how wonderful everything would flow at the actual event. Somehow, Marc had a way of slipping up at just the right time to make sure our needs as the hosts and the needs of the bride and groom were always met. He always had a total calm about him, which kept me calm. Everything was as smooth as silk and our guests seemed to really enjoy themselves. Of course everyone always raves about the famous Sister's coffee bar. That was the one thing I knew I wanted on the menu before I made any other selections! The food and service, as always, were fabulous. I cannot recommend Sister's enough. They far exceeded my expectations.

Marlowe Carruth

Sisters did an extraordinary job with our wedding reception! And we had some out-of-the-ordinary requests. We chose Sisters based upon their outstanding reputation and years of experience. Working with Marc was wonderful. His attention to detail, creative ideas and responsiveness greatly contributed to the wedding reception that exceeded our dreams. Our family and friends are still talking about it!

Emmalee and Jim Noble

Betsy and Al's wedding reception at Sisters' Garden was spectacular!!! The food was delicious and the service was extraordinary. With our large party, the use of the tent for the serving tables and carving station was perfect. The entire set up worked so well. We received many comments from our guests on how much they enjoyed themselves. Marc, our event coordinator, was the absolute best!!! He made sure everything was set up and decorated perfectly. During the reception, he was everywhere at once making sure that everything ran smoothly and every detail was taken care of. He brought a platter of food for the bride and groom to sample and then packed a basketful of goodies for them to take with them. He even packed us a basket of food and helped load gifts into the car. Best of all, our daughter called from the airport to say that she thought everything was perfect!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Janie and Steve Hayes, Parents of the Bride, February 2006

My experience with Sisters' was extraordinary.

They worked with our non-profit organization to stay within our budget while still delivering first class service, food and atmosphere. It is the one-stop-shop for the perfect venue, rivaled only by the food. I will recommend Sisters' Garden to anyone that has a special event coming up. They take away the stress and you can't put a price tag on that.

At every turn, the staff was there for the guests. They have an excellent service staff that works in unison to keep everything running smoothly. Never will you meet a more polite group of people. Your event is treated like their event. It will get done right.

Lindsay Karchner, 2006 Addys Chair, Ad Club of the Triangle

I wanted to thank you and Sisters’ for a wonderful wedding weekend. Beth Clements and her staff on Friday nights Rehearsal Dinner were absolutely the best; the food was above and beyond great. It was still being appreciated on Saturday night at the wedding. Even thought I was not involved much with the wedding part at Sisters’, that to was extremely well done. Rhonda and her staff were always attentive and what can I say, but the food there also was just great…Thank you, Thank you, for your great service. I will always be happy to recommend your company to everyone who wants to have it done right.

Kathleen Green

In choosing a caterer and venue for my wedding reception, I wanted to find somewhere that was beautiful, reasonably priced, and had excellent food. I found many beautiful venues, but none with the quality of food as at Sisters'. While Sisters' garden was beautiful and the food was delicious, I ultimately picked Sisters' because of the service. I did not need to worry about anything. I was assigned an Event Coordinator (Marc), who took care of everything. I did not need to worry about decorating and coordinating numerous vendors because Sisters' took care of so many details for me. In the midst of all the stress of planning a wedding, Sisters' eliminated stress instead of adding to it, and that was extremely valuable to me. My wedding day was wonderful and stress-free because all I had to do was show-up and enjoy the party. Numerous people told me that you will never get to eat the food at your own reception because you are so busy talking to people and worrying about everything running smoothly. I was determined to enjoy my reception and eat the wonderful food at my reception, and Sisters' made sure that I could. My favorite was the Crabmeat Fondue! Thank you Sisters'!

Janet