Busy Bee Catering

Busy Bee catered a retirement party for us. The planning, food and presentation all delicious, fresh and beautiful in every way, You will never be disappointed with Jan and Todd, they are professionals with personality and perfection!

Reviewed on Google Maps

Jan and her team did an amazing job! The food was delicious and looked great! Thanks for helping the wedding go smoothly!

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Jan and her team did an amazing job at our wedding! The food was delicious, and she was very responsive during the entire process. If we had any questions she answered them quickly and was able to work with our budget. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

The service from first meeting to the day of the wedding was great. The food tasted fabulous and was arranged beautifully. I was very happy I choose Busy Bee Catering for my wedding. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Busy Bee has such an amazing menu. Jan Provides the best customer service. I have had Busy Bee's food a few times and each time they are always amazing. I love how flavorful the food is.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Busy Bee makes the most delicious food. I have worked with them several times on weddings/ events as well as hired them to prepare food for my husbands Birthday. The brisket was delicious and the homemade licorice caramels are absolutely to die for. ~Sophisticated Floral~ More...

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Great food and great service! We had Busy Bee bring lunch and dinner multiple times over the course of a week for a corporate offsite in Government Camp. Jan was extremely helpful in accommodating different dietary needs, always on time, and the food was delicious. It was a huge relief to have Jan and her team taking care of our stomachs so we could focus on what we had to get done! Highly recommended. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Amazing customer service, wonderful communication and yummy food. I have had their food a few times and each time just blows me away.

Reviewed on Yelp

Jan & Todd are the most welcoming husband wife team we've experienced! They welcomed us into their home for the tasting, which was the most delicious experience we've ever had. They are down to earth, kind and centered people who are real and genuine. We felt at home and cared for the moment we arrived and one bite and we were sold. Not only were the main dish's excellent but everything down to the salad dressing to salsa really impressed us with the flavors. They continued to be responsive and helpful throughout our engagement and delivered exactly as promised on our wedding day. Jan always showered us with support and kind words as we went along, making the process super easy, seamless, and made us feel taken care of and not stressed by the service they provided us. We love the Ostrom's so much we wish we could be friends with them! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Busy Bee Catering was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding. Even six weeks later, we still have people talking about the food that was served! It was one of the best meals I've ever had, and I can't believe they created it for 120 guests. Jan was super communicative and helpful through every step of the way, and I just cannot say enough about her food. It was the best part of our day! More...

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My daughter wanted an onsite BBQ for her wedding and Busy Bee provided the experience she wanted and the food they grilled was amazing and their salads were wonderful. They provided more then enough food to feed our group and I feel like the value was more then I expected. More...

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Thank you so much for catering our Anniversary Party. The food was beyond excellent. You were very generous with your portions. We could have served well over 100 with the amount you gave us. Your delivery ladies were so pleasant. They explained how to serve each dish and how to use dressings and toppings.
Your company added so much to our celebrations.
Thank you again,
Matt and Rita Corey More...

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Janet and her crew did an amazing job for my son's wedding. She was such a great resource and was so willing to accommodate whenever possible. The food was super, many guest commented on the quality and taste. She and her crew did all they said they would. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Delicious, beautiful, professional. As a professional photographer I've eaten at lots of weddings & events in Portland and the surrounding areas. I'm always excited when I find out that it's Busy Bee! Their food is always amazing, the meat is by far the best I've had; tender and flavorful. Even their fresh fruit is always good, none of that hard flavorless stuff, it's always ripe and delicious. Their presentation is lovely and their staff and owners are kind, professional people who really know the ins and outs of putting on a great event! I highly reccomend them! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Amazing food and amazing people! The staff went above and beyond with everything and the food was delicious. Had MANY people tell us that it was the best wedding food they ever had (and I would agree). Everything tasted just like it did during the taste testing, home cooked and fresh! Would definitely recommend to any bride! More...

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Busy Bee Catering met all of our needs plus some! The food was phenomenal, we had buffet style for 230 people and they still made it all so tasty. The layout of the food was so elegant, and appealing. Their crew was so helpful and professional as well. We would recommend them for any catering event without a doubt. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We worked with Busy Bee Catering for a large 200+ guest sit down dinner. Janet was great about checking in with me leading up to the event to make sure I was happy with her plan for the event layout. She continued to check in with me during the event itself to make sure I was a happy customer. Our guests were very happy with their meals and the appetizers were delish! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I can't say enough about Jan Ostrom, owner of Busy Bee.  Although I live in Welches, I had never had a need for a caterer so I didn't even know about Busy Bee.  Friends recommended them when I was planning the memorial service for my husband.  Meeting with Jan Ostrom was so gracious and helpful in the planning and made the whole process so easy for me.  She helped me plan the menu and arranged for the linens.  The food was wonderful - beautiful fruit salad, sandwiches (hot and cold), desserts, etc.  The presentation was perfect and Jan herself stayed to replenish the food and to clean up.   I can't say enough and  recommend Busy Bee to everyone for any occasion. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Busy Bee Catering is Amazing!  We absolutely loved working with Jan and her amazing team!! They catered our daughter's wedding a couple of weeks ago, and the food was truly wonderful.  We had 150 people. Half were vegetarians, there were also several allergies.   But in the end, the presentation was something out of a magazine photo shoot, the taste was incredible, and her staff was simply the friendliest group of people you could meet.  We also had a bartender that we hired through her. He was really awesome.  He kept up with everyone, and made sure that everything stayed cold and people were happy.  Thank you so much for everything you did.  We would be happy to use you again in the future.  Ten stars!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We hired Busy Bee to cater our wedding, and it was beyond anything we could have expected. The food was phemomenal, the presentation was absolutely beautiful and they are very professional to work with! Jan even went out of her way to find a recipe for a Buffalo-style entree for us. It ended up being Buffalo Mac and cheese and everyone LOVED it!!

Jan also went above and beyond and gave us wonderful recommendations and ideas for decorations, food entrees, etc and really made the whole process seamless and stress-free!

I would strongly recommend Busy Bee Catering for any of your catering needs! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I can’t thank Jan Ostrom and her team enough for the food, service, help and the all around incredible experience everyone had with them during our wedding. The food was not only delicious, but also incredibly beautiful. Many guests commented on how spectacular the presentation was as well as how good everything tasted. The Busy Bee catering staff was so kind and helpful and everyone enjoyed working with them. They were incredibly efficient and on top of everything making it a really enjoyable experience for all involved. There wasn’t anything that we didn’t love about the food, though if I had to pick a favorite dish, it was the Busy Bee Signature Salad! Throughout the entire process Jan went above and beyond to help us make everything perfect. She even had suggestions for decor! Many, many thanks to the Busy Bee team! More...

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I used busy bee for my Fourth of July wedding. My theme was old fashion picnic and I wanted my food to match. Busy bee was the first place I contacted. Jan was very enthusiastic about my idea and had some great ideas on how to incorporate our picnic theme. I had talked to a few other places just to make sure but I just felt Jan really understood what I was looking for. The first time me and my fiancé met with her we realized we had no idea what we wanted. We could see what Jan was extremely experienced and knew what she would doing which made us feel sooo much better. She took our suggestions, made a few of her own and worked within our budget. She kept it touch all the way up to the wedding and always offered up her wedding knowledge when I asked for help. When our wedding finally came her and her team ROCKED it! I mean seriously knocked it out of the park! Our wedding day was Hot hot hot but that didn't stop her team from working hard and making everything look great! We had pulled pork sandwiches, and chicken skewers along with some amazing side salads and spicy coslaw! We actually got to eat unlike most newlyweds and it was so good! I cannot tell you how many people told us how much they LOVED the food! These guys really went the extra mile for me and I greatly appreciate Jan and her team! More...

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Busy Bee Catering did an amazing job for my Summer Solstice Wedding! Not only were they extremely responsive, but very helpful in offering their opinions due to their experiences of catering weddings. Everything we added on last minute was taken care of and I am so very thankful for their wonderful company. The guests commented on how good to the food was!! There was also a lot leftover which was great as we had wanted enough to ensure that people could go back again and again as it was a buffet. I would recommend Busy Bee Catering to anyone in need of caterers but definitely for a wedding as despite the day seemingly very stressful overall this was something that was taken care of so smoothly it was a huge relief! VERY delicious too!! Thank you so much. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Busy Bee Catering is amazing! As an event planner it is so important to me that the vendors I work with and recommend to my clients are professional and create a wonderful product at a great value. Busy Bee was easy to work with, flexible with our event style and timing and above all cooked delicious food with a beautiful presentation. I will definitely use them again! Thanks Jan and Company! More...

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Jan and her husband at Busy Bee Catering were delightful to work with.  My husband, daughter and I asked them to cater a wedding for 200 people on June 20, 2015.  We had numerous special requests -- my husband likes potato salad and cole slaw a certain way, Emily wanted pasta salad so that she could eat it, which meant gluten free.  Jan did not bat an eye.  Many guests said it was the best pasta salad they had ever tasted.  My husband loved the potato and cole salad.  Jan did it all and everything was beautiful and delicious.  She puts on quite the display!  So many compliments from the guests!  The salmon was BBQ'd to perfection.  I was amazed at the price because this was not an easy job.  There was only one sink at this outdoor venue and she and her staff managed all those dishes with seeming ease.  There was an abundance of food too.  This was the best catering service I have ever seen! More...

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I was quite pleased with Busy Bee Catering! We hired them for a school 40th anniversary and auction dinner event at the last minute. Jan was a delight to work with. The food was delicious with a beautiful presentation. We did a buffet this year and it worked out great. Jan and her staff were prompt and efficient. We will definitely be calling on them again for future events! More...

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Fantastic food! We have used them a couple times and everytime there is more than enough!

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Jan has been supplying the sack lunches for our Mt Hood Ski Racing League for at least 7 years. Our race course volunteers work hard to keep the High School race functions on schedule no matter the weather and Jan's lunches keep our crews working hard.
Sandwiches made with Jan's homemade thick sliced bread, your groups choice of meats (we choose turkey) with cheese and lettuce. Fresh fruit. And her home made desserts such as bar cookies. And if you're looking for a very special dessert Jan can put together the best Oatmeal Cookies on Mt. Hood. More...

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Busy Bee Catering provides a great service for conference group meetings as well. With less than two weeks notice, Jan was very responsive and accommodating for my request to provide appetizers for a group of 50 travel professionals. They were willing to set up, serve, and clean up for this fast pace group when our schedule did not allow us time to linger and enjoy. Their display was simple as I requested, yet very professional and appropriate for the event. The appetizer skewers were beautifully presented and most important, tasty! Busy Bee Catering can be trusted and reliable for any size group, and will work with you to fit your needs and budget. Thanks More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Jan and the Busy Bee Catering staff provided her services at a reception for a ribbon cutting event for our new Rivermark Community Credit Union Gresham branch. Jan was personable, easy to work with and affordable. She came up with a very thoughtful menu for our guests and even put us in touch with a baker and an event coordinator to assist us with other event details. The spread was delicious and we received many compliments from guests! I would hire Busy Bee Catering again in a heartbeat for future Rivermark events! More...

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Busy Bee Catering has catered several events for me over the past 15 years while I have worked at different non profits: community meetings, town halls, and for the past two years our annual volunteer recognition banquet. The food is mouth-watering and you can taste the freshness of the food, decorations always match the theme, and the caterers are responsive to special needs. After catering the volunteer banquet in 2013, our staff and guests asked me to please bring back the same caterer for 2014 with the same menu. Who can say no to happy guests? More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Jan and her crew at Busy Bee made our Business Excellence Awards Luncheon easy and elegent, even with our very tight budget. I have organized many events and have high standards for service and flexibility. Jan obviously holds those same high standards. Jan was very responsive and creative when it came to menu planning. The food was a great value and the presentation was elegant. The Christmas cookie table was fabulous! Can't wait to work with Jan and her team in the future. We will certainly refer our members to Busy Bee Catering for their event needs. Thank you, Jan! More...

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5.0 star rating

6/21/2014

Janet and crew helped us through my Daughters Wedding with patience and a lot of added value both offering suggestions and challenging (in a nice way) ideas.

MY Daughter had things under control, not. So with little time tilll the ceremony Janet and I had several phone and email meetings and pulled off a fantastic reception for 200 people.

The number one attribute is Busy Bee's ability to be flexible to budgets and still deliver an excellent product. In our case we mixed and matched who provided what, for example we provided soft drinks and champagne and saved a bunch. On the other hand I did not want family or the wedding party helping with the meal. Janet provided resources that we both agreed on. The cost came in without any extra charges.

Highly recommended.

Will Toogood





5.0 star rating

6/21/2014

Janet and crew helped us through my Daughters Wedding with patience and a lot of added value both offering suggestions and challenging (in a nice way) ideas.

MY Daughter had things under control, not. So with little time tilll the ceremony Janet and I had several phone and email meetings and pulled off a fantastic reception for 200 people.

The number one attribute is Busy Bee's ability to be flexible to budgets and still deliver an excellent product. In our case we mixed and matched who provided what, for example we provided soft drinks and champagne and saved a bunch. On the other hand I did not want family or the wedding party helping with the meal. Janet provided resources that we both agreed on. The cost came in without any extra charges.

Highly recommended.

Will Toogood More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Janet and crew helped us through my Daughters Wedding with patience and a lot of added value both offering suggestions and challenging (in a nice way) ideas. MY Daughter had things under control, not.  So with little time tilll the ceremony Janet and I had several phone and email meetings and pulled off a fantastic reception for 200 people.The number one attribute is Busy Bee's ability to be flexible to budgets and still deliver an excellent product.  In our case we mixed and matched who provided what, for example we provided soft drinks and champagne and saved a bunch.  On the other hand I did not want family or the wedding party helping with the meal.  Janet provided resources that we both agreed on.  The cost came in without any extra charges.Highly recommended.Will Toogood More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Jan and Busy Bee are great!  They catered our staff (23 people) retreat in Government Camp.  Price was very reasonable, and the food was amazing!  All of my coworkers complimented me on the catering (pretty nice to get a compliment just for lining up someone to cook for you.)And Jan was good about separating out ingredients and making gluten free / veggie / dairy free options.They also delivered meals two at a time (Hot Breakfast and Cold Lunch) to save on delivery fees! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Our annual Hoodland Women's Club Crab Feed for 100 plus attendees went off with style and class. Busy Bee played a big part in this. Jan was there to make suggestions as we planned, there when we worked through what to do next as we battled a snow storm that threatened to shut down the area, there as we set up for the event, there with GREAT food with the extra zap and class that Busy Bee Catering is know for, and then they were there as we closed up after the event. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Are you kidding! I could not have had better service or food. This was a memorial for my mom. I wanted everyone to leave saying what a good service it was, and that the food was good too. And that is exactly what happened. I picked the linen and flower colors and Jan helped me decide on what dishes to serve. Everything was perfect. More...

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Thanks for taking such good care of us at our holiday party. The food display looked amazing and tasted so yummy. I never have to worry when you're in charge! Thanks again!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

This is the second time we have used this caterer and again everyone raved about the food. What I also appreciate is her flexibility in trying to accommodate dealing with an out-of-state event planner, so we had to communicate via email, but that has worked twice now! Thank you Jan!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Busy Bee catered our wedding in Hood River in September. They were wonderful to work with. Our food was incredible. People are still commenting on how great the food was at the wedding, and on the beautiful buffet presentation. Jan was always very quick to respond to emails and clear and upfront in her communication. The staff they brought along were very professional and responsive to our requests. The highlights for us in terms of food were the salmon with spicy shrimp topping, the stuffed mushroom appetizers, and the signature salad. When my husband and I walked into the building after having just walked down the aisle, Jan handed us a small plate of food, wanting to make sure that we took a moment to eat in a quiet moment before we went back out to spend time with our guests. It was a very thoughtful touch.
We first met with Jan and Todd at their house to go over the basic plan about what we wanted. They are very flexible and accommodating if you have an exact plan in mind. We didn't really have a plan but wanted a meal that focused on local ingredients, so Jan was able to give us a ton of suggestions to choose from. We were really pleased with their pricing as well. It was much more straightforward than any of the other companies that we had spoken with. I would definitely recommend Busy Bee Catering to anyone. They were lovely to work with. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Busy Bee Catering catered my daughter's wedding last weekend and I couldn't have asked for more from a catering service. I have had food from Busy Bee Catering in the past, so I knew I would not be disappointed in the food. Jan was very helpful in putting together a great menu for appetizers and dinner, and as expected, the food was delicious. Their orzo salad with roasted vegetables was my favorite, and their broccoli salad was a hit with everyone. Instead of the traditional wedding cake, Jan prepared an amazing peach shortcake. I would highly recommend Busy Bee Catering for any occasion. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We were very pleased. The food was cooked to perfection with great
presentation. Jan and her staff were very efficient and great to work with.
Whenever I contacted Jan, she always got back to me in a reasonable
amount of time.
I would highly recommend Busy Bee Catering to anyone. Our guests
raved about the food.
Thank you so much.
Mary Jo and Mark Appel More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Busy Bee Catering made our wedding absolutely magical. Jan and her husband Todd were helpful, encouraging, and wonderful from Day One. We used Busy Bee to cater our rehearsal dinner, wedding reception dinner, and breakfast the morning after. All meals were delicious (we got rave reviews from our guests) and even better than we envisioned. Throughout the weekend, Jan and her crew were timely, pleasant, and flexible. Jan and Todd were also incredibly helpful during our planning process; they cooked us a sample meal, were resourceful, patient, and creative in helping to solve our logistical conundrums, and always treated our celebration with respect and a cost-conscious eye. Jan also gave us great options for locally-sourced, organic food! Lastly, Jan and Todd know the Mt. Hood area very well and have great connections throughout the region. Because we had our celebration on Mt. Hood, we received enormous benefit from their connections, knowledge, and experience in the area. We were very lucky to find Busy Bee and not have to use a Portland-based caterer out of touch with our actual wedding locale. We give Busy Bee Catering five stars, two thumbs up -- the highest accolades possible. These are wonderful, generous people, and they made our event delightful. Many, many thanks Jan and Todd! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I live in Chicago and was traveling to Portland OR to throw a 60 th birthday surprise party for my sister. I was not sure how I was going to pull the party off. I was given three caterers names by one of my sisters friends and called Jan the owner of Busy Bee first. After talking with her I never even called any of the other caters on the list. She was so easy to work with and the party was a great success! The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful! I would highly recommend her for any event that you are planning! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Our experience with Jan and co. was great. Through the months of communication (via e-mail and phone) Jan was not only flexible but had great suggestions to make our daughter's reception wonderful. We requested a custom menu due to dietary restrictions so Jan prepared delicious vegan dishes.

There were a couple of minor items that prevent me from giving a perfect score, but these were quickly corrected by the staff.

I was very happy with the service and food and would not hesitate to recommend Busy Bee Catering to anyone planning an event. More...

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