Grateful Palate Catering & Events
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(15)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(15)
15 customer reviews
Diana
We booked this venue for our wedding reception on Nov. 24, 2018 – this is not your typical ballroom venue…it has personality and an amazing view, which is why we loved it, plus they are willing to work with your budget.
Our coordinator was Leslie and she is truly amazing and helpful. We had the cocktail hour at the dock and the reception dinner/dancing inside. She worked with my day-of-coordinator and I did not worry about a thing on my wedding day.
The food was aaaaaaaa-amazing!!!!!!! There was not a single guest disappointed in the food. Everyone complimented us. We chose the 4 course dinner because my husband wanted to do a tasting and you are not able to do that if you choose the buffet style dinner – it was definitely worth it!! – Also, I am from Peru and it meant a lot when they agreed to make Pisco Sour as my signature drink. It was delish – true Peruvian Pisco Sour!! - It was the perfect night and we are so happy we chose this venue.
PS: make sure to hire Brittany from Florida Beach Wedding Inc- She knows the venue very well!
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Suzanne
We live in Fort Lauderdale but most of our family and guests were coming from all over the country for an intimate wedding.
We wanted to give them a uniquely Florida experience and the Grateful Palate was the perfect venue. Situated on the inter coastal waterway provides a spectacular view of yachts going by and the setting sun. The interior of the venue is sophisticated and understated (no screaming carpet pattern or wallpaper) so your own wedding theme is not competing for attention. It was just the right size for the ceremony, dinner/dancing reception for 50 guests indoors and cocktails/appetizers on the dock. If it had rained- no problem, we'd have the cocktails inside; we also didn't have worry about the July heat which can be overwhelming for an outdoor setting.
The staff is top notch talent and service minded. Leslie, our event manager, was patient, responsive to every request, fun to work with and a consummate professional. She anticipated and solved any problem quickly; worked with our other vendors seamlessly; communicated and followed through promptly at all times. She made it easy! Bryan, the head chef, prepared distinctive hors d'oeuvres, a beautiful and delicious meal; Monica, the pastry chef, fulfilled a last minute request for a wedding cake (since our original plans fell through) which our guests loved ; Kevin, the staff manager, Lori, the bartender, and the wait staff were extremely attentive to all our guests. In short, everyone felt well cared for.
Having everything in one place simplified the planning and the quality of the Grateful Palate could not be matched by other venues- and we considered many. This is a truly a gem of a place for any special occasion.
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Monica
Could not ask for a better wedding venue! Events by Grateful Palate was the perfect spot to have our ceremony, reception and our photos. We had a beautiful sunset ceremony on their dock overlooking the intracoastal. Leslie and Tim were fantastic with planning and the whole day went off without a hitch. We got lots of great feedback about the venue and particularly the food and service. The wait staff were very friendly and helpful. Everyone went above and beyond their role. The staff was just amazing. It was picture perfect!! I couldn't rave higher about them. If you’re looking for a venue in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, this is it! More...
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Danielle
This was a wonderful treat for us for our destination wedding for our family. Leslie and Tim were an amazing staff for our wedding. Our guest still rave about the meal. We had a 3 course meal and a late night snack buffet. The food was perfect, people even commented they needed to take pictures of their meals as they were being brought out for how nice the presentation was. We were not disappointed one bit, and the view for dinner and the whole night, our guest loved! If your family is from out of town, this is a great place to go, it's a all window private dining room and bar for you and your guest only to enjoy. You get to see boats go through the inter coastal and just be able to enjoy the Florida weather at night like it should be! And the doors / windows are able to be opened all the way and you get a Florida breeze in the room, it was perfect! More...
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Danielle
This was a wonderful treat for us for our destination wedding for our family. Leslie and Tim were an amazing staff for our wedding. Our guest still rave about the meal. We had a 3 course meal and a late night snack buffet. The food was perfect, people even commented they needed to take pictures of their meals as they were being brought out for how nice the presentation was. We were not disappointed one bit, and the view for dinner and the whole night, our guest loved! If your family is from out of town, this is a great place to go, it's a all window private dining room and bar for you and your guest only to enjoy. You get to see boats go through the inter coastal and just be able to enjoy the Florida weather at night like it should be! And the doors / windows are able to be opened all the way and you get a Florida breeze in the room, it was perfect! More...
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Karen
I cannot say enough about this venue. For our wedding it was perfect
The ceremony was held on the dock and then we did a cocktail hour and sit-down plated dinner.
The food was amazing not the standard wedding fare you get at traditional venues.
Leslie was responsive to every question a bride could have, making recommendations and helping find other vendors. Ours was a destination wedding and the coordination with Leslie was key to the success of our wedding and she was a pro and always ready to help.
The day of the wedding Tim and the rest of the staff was amazing and receptive to our every need. No one wanted for anything .
Thank you Grateful Palate for making my day memorable and perfect in every way
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Amanda
Events by Grateful Palate was the perfect venue for our wedding! The location, right on the Intracoastal Waterway, with sunset views for photography, is beyond perfect. In planning our wedding, Leslie knew every question to ask about what would make our celebration perfect, and the timing of everything. If Leslie was the composer of the day, Tim was the conductor. Tim made sure everything was in the right place, and everyone had a great time. We had so many people come up to us during and after the wedding to say how perfect the location was, and how amazing Tim is! Thank you both so much for such an awesome day! More...
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User5231138
Thank you so much for wonderful and memorable evening. The venue was a perfect venue for our families rehearsal dinner. With so many out of town guests, the intracoastal views had the perfect Florida feel. The menu variety and flexibility made selections to serve easy. The dinners were delicious and the service was great. Working with Leslie to plan an event is always easy. Her genuine warmth, is complimented with her creativity and extensive experience. Tim, the co-ordinator for the evening, clearly loves what he does, and his enthusiasm and professionalism made for a flawless execution of the party. More...
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Tracie
We decided to have our wedding reception at Events by Grateful Palate next to Shooters and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect venue! Leslie was amazing to work with and since this was a destination wedding for us we really relied on her to work with us and answer the many questions we had leading up to the event. We went over every detail: decorations, food, music, drinks, etc. and she went above and beyond to ensure that everything was planned perfectly. We also worked with Tim the day of the event and he was absolutely amazing! We wanted for nothing that day and we have both Leslie and Tim to thank. Events by Grateful Palate is the perfect venue for your wedding. And Shooters is right next door...you can't go wrong! Food was incredible and you can't beat the view! Being from Maryland we are VERY picky about our crabcakes and I can tell you...theirs really lived up to our standards! More...
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Jessica
Everything was flawless. Leslie is amazing. The food was just outstanding and our guests were so impressed with the menu. We had a wonderful time and didn't have to worry about a thing! So happy we chose this vendor!
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Tina
Tatiana, i just want to thank you and your Team for everything that you did to make our day so special. The food, Venue and service were amazing, and exceeded our every expectation. Tim was a dream, his execution and timing was perfect. The staff was professional and friendly. Thank you for all that you did! More...
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Mike
We had our wedding reception at Events by Grateful Palate and everything went as planned. They are very easy to work with. We had a buffet dinner and passed hors d' oeuvres - this was not your typical buffet. The presentation of the food was beautiful, service impeccable, everyone had a great time. I cannot rave enough about this venue! More...
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David
I cannot thank you enough for all the hard work to ensure that our wedding was a huge success. It takes a great team to make it all happen and I couldn’t do it without all of you.
I am grateful for all the hard work during set up until breakdown.
This place is a MUST for weddings!!!!!! (Make sure to save some photos for the beautiful sunset over the intracoastal!)
THANK YOU GRATEFUL PALATE!
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brian
I recommend this venue to anyone looking for an intimate wedding reception. Staff, food, and decor was just perfect. Thank you to everyone at Events by Grateful Palate for making my day special.
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User5029891
So happy with this vendor. The service was more than I could have asked for. Completely organized, & extremely helpful. & always concerned about my needs & ideas. The food was exceptionally amazing & I would definitely recommend this to anyone! We had our wedding in February on a Saturday & it was everything & more. A+ work for sure!!!! More...
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