TESTIMONIALS

“Juels and her team at Salmonberry were fantastic and we could not recommend them enough! From the first day we met Juels for our tasting and throughout the wedding weekend, we knew we could trust her to bring our wedding catering vision to life! She created beautiful dishes that matched our vibe perfectly and used the freshest ingredients. Our guests continue to rave about how delicious the food was. She was flexible with what we wanted and was communicative. You can’t go wrong with Juels and Salmonberry!”

-Sarah & Nic, 2023 Bride and Groom

“We hired the Salmonberry team for our wedding weekend, and they were thoughtful and amazing in every way. Juels provided us with so many delicious menu options from the start, and managed to incorporate items that were in season and sourced locally to serve to our guests. Everything from the pizza night to the charcuterie spread to our dinner buffet was beyond delicious and beautifully presented. I am so impressed that they were able to serve perfectly cooked salmon to over 100 people! Not an easy feat. The number one thing our guests continue to talk about was how good the food was at our wedding. Most importantly, I felt like we were in good hands, and we could sit back and enjoy ourselves while Juels and her team made some magic happen. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.”

-Maggie, 2023 Bride

“Juels and the Salmonberry Catering team were the best decision we made when planning our wedding on San Juan this summer. She was professional, flexible, kind, responsive, and a pleasure to have over our weekend, start to finish. Not only were the menu options and food incredible, but she also went above and beyond, connecting us with other recommendations on the island, including bakeries, florist, and babysitters for a few families coming from out of town…. She was an invaluable resource for our destination wedding - she was available, patient, gracious, and worked her a** off to ensure we were taken care of - even when the power went out! Thank you, Juels! When we look back, you are by far our MVP that made our wedding great.”

-Anne-Lise H., 2022 Bride

“Dear Juels,

Thank you so much for a beautiful and delicious wedding. People haven't stopped talking about how good the food was, from the oysters to the late-night sandwiches. Even though we didn't get to try ‘everything,’ it definitely speaks volumes that there was not a morsel of leftover food on Sunday morning. It was such a joy to work with you; you are such a gift, from your food knowledge to your creative decorations, it is so clear that you love food and flavors and want other people to share in that love. Everything looked incredibly beautiful and was so well integrated into the setting, it fit perfectly into our wild wedding. I know that the idea of putting on a 90-person wedding on a semi-remote island was daunting and absolutely nuts, but you were so willing and open and embraced the challenge with excitement (and a little terror, as we all did). Thank you, truly, from the bottom of our hearts.”

-Saraevelyn Lowitz and Nate Mayer, 2022 Bride and Groom

“Juels did an absolutely amazing job at our out-of-the-way, very hard to plan, very, very, very hard to cater wedding. Juels and her team were extremely flexible, easy-going, and served a meal that was extremely delicious. We couldn’t imagine working with a better caterer.”

-Nate Mayer, 2022 Groom

“Juels was so easy to work with and flexible. And day of our small wedding she executed flawlessly. Our ‘casual lunch’ was beautifully put together and took into consideration a multitude of dietary restrictions. Salads, sandwiches, boards, and more - it all exceeded our expectations - both in variety and flavor, and in presentation! Thank you!”

-Annie Cheng, The Table Less Traveled, 2022 Bride

“Salmonberry Catering stepped up for our relatively short-notice elopement picnic to provide us with a meal that was beyond our wildest expectations! Everything was of the highest quality, so delicious, and absolutely gorgeous. Our friends are still raving, and we felt that the food and her recommendations of other resources on the island helped to make our day the magical moment that it was.”

-Adrian Hughes, May 2022 Bride

“Juels and her staff were all absolutely incredible. Juels is a joy to work with and listened to every single detail (and read all my google docs) to help create the exact menu and experience I was looking for. Her ingredients are fresh and the time and detail she puts into the presentation is beautiful. Creating menus that are dietary-restriction-friendly is a breeze because of the quality of food and type of menus she creates. Not only did she provide the food for our reception and dinner, she made sure the bridal parties had snacks/appetizers while getting ready, and delivered fresh green juice in the morning (absolutely delicious). She delivered above my expectations and didn’t miss a beat in making my wedding seamless and fun.”

-Kayla Tiscornia, September 2021 Bride

“Soon after Juels began to cook for us, it became evident that she was very talented and capable of accomplishing a great deal more than the typical responsibilities of preparing a basic meal. In addition to her affable personality and easy-going attitude, Juels has a flair for putting ingredients together to come up with a tasty new recipe or an interesting modern twist on an old one, all while taking into consideration our family’s unique, individual dietary needs. Clean, organic foods are her specialty; always incorporating freshly grown vegetables, fruits & herbs from her garden. It goes without saying that each and every meal is made with care using the finest ingredients. Juels has worked exceptionally well when thrown last-minute curve balls or tight deadlines, and is a gifted multi-tasker. Two talents that are absolutely necessary for a successful personal chef.”

-Christine Taylor Stiller, Red Hour Productions

“We can’t thank you enough for working with us through a challenging year and coming through with a dream menu for both nights of our love party! The food and your team’s service was outstanding. Everyone was so impressed by the ingredients you used and the variety of options that accommodated all the different dietary restrictions. We appreciate your can-do attitude and flexibility throughout the planning process. We hope to eat your food in the future!”

-Cori Rosenburg, June 2021 Bride

“Everything they make is filled with love and lights you up. They can do it all. Yummy birthday cakes, intimate dinners, a 21-day cleanse for dozens of health-inspired ladies, weddings, cooking classes, a destination retreat. It is always gorgeous and feels like a giant hug for your tummy. You can always expect the highest level of professionalism and attention to detail. Can’t recommend them enough!”

-Jennifer Horn, Owner of The Studio - San Juan Island

“They think outside the box and work to accommodate any dietary restrictions. They truly understand food and how it nourishes the body from the inside out. Every meal feels like a wholesome gift to my body and mind.”

-Sharalyn Lehman Pilates Instructor, Movement Specialist and creator of BARE BARS

“We are so happy to have chosen Salmonberry catering for our San Juan Island wedding! They created delicious food that our guests raved about. From beautifully presented appetizers to the gorgeous wild salmon main course, not to mention freshly baked bread and fresh salad made with locally grown produce we couldn’t have been happier with the feast they skillfully provided. They even went the extra mile and provided a special vegan entrée for our vegan guests. They worked with us to personalize our menu and sourced as much local produce as possible, which was important to us! In addition, we felt they had extremely reasonable pricing and excellent service. We would highly recommend them for any event.”

-Kelsea Peterman, DO, Summer 2019 Bride

“I had some of the best food of my life on the days I was fed by Salmonberry Catering. Each ingredient was earth fresh, each dish was infused with tender preparation. I felt my body thanking me with every bite, while my mouth celebrated a depth and dance of flavor I could not get enough of.”

- Yan Palmer, Artist-Educator- Photographer

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