Grayton Beach Catering and Events - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Cindy H.

Stunning! We are so thrilled with GBC and the vendors they recommended for music, photography, and flowers! The GBC staff is absolutely amazing! I can’t say enough about how they did everything in their power to make sure that our daughter’s 10/19/24 wedding at The Chapel of 30A was an event to be remembered and cherished by all. Our-Greenhouse was truly remarkable. Howard is the absolute BEST!! Thank you, Cheri, for all the life that went into every detail. We are forever grateful. ❤️

Regina D.

Best food but worst experience ever!

Read the negative reviews! Our daughter got married in May of 2023. We still have PTSD from dealing with Cheri and her assistant. Took money out of our bank account without notifying us and overcharged more than once. Took more than $7,000 out and claimed it was a mistake and should have been taken out of another client’s account. Had to fight to get it back. (Same thing happened to another client.) They were totally disorganized and Cheri couldn’t care less about details on the wedding day. A few days before the wedding they sent us a sheet with all the details. We were sure it was for a different wedding because the final details were mostly wrong. Not what you want to see with just days leading up to the big day.

The final insult was when we were informed that our party had been given enough white wine. Seriously? Nowhere in the contract did it state a certain number of bottles. We weren’t talking hard liquor but WHITE WINE. We were cut off and told “you’ve had enough!”

Food was excellent! Catered by Cheri’s son. I hope by now he’s gotten a job elsewhere. No one should have to work for Cheri. She needs to sell the business to someone who cares.

DO NOT use this business. Look elsewhere.

Carly R.

I recently had the pleasure of hosting my wedding at GBC, and I can confidently say it exceeded every expectation I had. From the moment we arrived, the venue took our breath away. The picturesque setting, adorned with string lights and lush plants, created an enchanting atmosphere that made our day feel truly magical. Cheri runs a wonderful establishment and is so enthusiastic and a do’er she absolutely made my dreams come true plus some!

I rode onto the beach on the back of a Ford bronco with my father, which was one of the best experiences of my life, peopled waved to us screaming "congratulations!" and "woooo!!"and I just waved and felt like a princess. It was a perfectly fun and sweet way to get to the isle.

The food was nothing short of extraordinary. The Southern Cajun cuisine was a highlight, offering a flavorful and authentic taste that had our guests raving. Every dish was prepared was excellent. We had the taco bar, and shrimp and grits bar with crab cakes and bruschetta for appetizers.

Our day-of coordinator, Jackie Ward, was a true gem. Her attention to detail and dedication to bringing our vision to life was unparalleled. Jackie ensured everything ran seamlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment of our special day without any stress.

The wedding itself was beautiful beyond words. The combination of the venue's stunning ambiance, the exquisite food, and Jackie's impeccable coordination made this event the best event ever!! After the wedding a ton of people said it was the best wedding they have ever been to, which is a BOLD statement!! The cake was also amazing, (we also had a grooms cake shaped like an opposum and I quite literally cried from how awesome it was) adding a perfect touch of humor to our celebration.

In short, GBC provided an exceptional experience that went above and beyond my dreams. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day, and I wholeheartedly recommend GBC to anyone looking for a truly memorable wedding venue.

I used for photography
@kianatatephotography
@ohsnapitsxenia

Floral:
@ourgreenhouse (local)

Food
@gbcevents

Michelle M.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Grayton Beach Catering Company for our wedding! They took care of every detail, from rentals and photography to food and flowers. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence made our special day truly unforgettable.

The food was delicious, the flowers were stunning, and the overall atmosphere was perfect. The team was professional, friendly, and incredibly organized, which made the planning process so much easier.

If you’re looking for an event planning company that will go above and beyond, look no further! Thank you, Grayton Beach Catering, for making our wedding the best day we could have ever hoped for!

Emily B.

Each and every time I work with GBC I am wow'd by their service and the experience they give their couples and their guests. The food is wonderful, the staff is attentive and they make sure your day is incredible. Hiring them should be the start of your wedding dream team!

ULRIKE L.

What a wonderful experience at monet monet! Our daughter’s wedding was amazing. The event was seamless with all our guests complimenting the food the venue etc. Melinda and Cheri are a well oiled machine as is monet and grayton beach catering. It is truly a special place . It was so easy to do all the planning as the team knows all the vendors to choose from. It made it super easy for my daughter to plan from a distance. You cannot go wrong with Monet Monet!

Missy R.

We are writing this review so that others will not have to go through the same frustrations and disappointments that we encountered with Grayton Beach Catering and Events Company. We used this company for our daughter’s destination wedding in Santa Rosa Beach. GBC was hired to oversee the rehearsal dinner and reception. Four days before the wedding, Cheri decided we needed an additional mic for the rehearsal dinner sound system on the beach – a $600 upcharge. We thought it odd, since she already knew the guest numbers, but we agreed to it, presuming she would use funds from our overpayment for the contract price that had not yet been refunded to us. Instead, she did an ACH draft out of our bank account without our approval.
The wedding venue was The Chapel at Seaside. It was gorgeous, weather was spectacular, and all was well…until it was time for the reception. Guests were to exit the church and move into the grove area for refreshments and appetizers, while the wedding party had photos inside the church. Our contract clearly specified that two bar setups and 2 bartenders would be provided, but we only had one setup and one bartender. We paid $650 for a large charcuterie board that was promised to be available before dinner. It was not set up until after dinner had been served so the guests never touched it. We never received an apology or offer of any kind of refund. Likewise, the crabcakes were substituted with chicken-on-a-stick, with no notification or authorization from us. When we sat down to eat, we realized that there were no linen napkins on the tables. The wedding planner grabbed small paper cocktail napkins from the bar and handed out a few to each table – quite embarrassing for such a formal occasion! When brought to Cheri’s attention after the event, she laughingly admitted the mistake, saying she couldn’t believe that had happened, and threw her wedding planner under the bus, saying she was usually so good about checking the table settings. She again never offered an apology, and then lied about it when we disputed it through our credit card company. The dance floor was another issue—it was supposed to be wood, as stated in our contract, but it turned out to be soft foam squares that didn’t stay together. It was far too small for our number of guests and most ended up dancing on the lawn. What a total waste of $800!
Furthermore, we were overcharged upfront and faced considerable difficulty getting a refund, even though our total guest count was submitted well in advance of the GBC deadline. The DJ, chosen from Grayton Beach Catering's list of vendors, played the wrong version of the father/daughter dance and ignored the playlist provided by the bride and groom in favor of his own selections.
After the event, communication with the company became impossible. They stopped taking our phone calls, forcing us to fight our credit card company to resolve the issue. Fortunately, we managed to get a partial refund, but this was a lengthy and stressful process.
Lessons learned:
• Never use an ACH draft for payment
• Never prepay in full before the event
• Read more than the first posted reviews. We’ve since come across multiple reviews with very similar complaints about GBC, which leads us to believe these issues are part of a recurring pattern and Cheri’s way of doing business.
Buyer beware: if you’re considering Grayton Beach Catering and Events for your special occasion, we strongly advise looking elsewhere. We would hate for anyone else to go through the same difficulties.

Erin

PERFECTION - the only word I have for my experience with Grayton Beach Catering. From the initial planning months ago to the day of my wedding, every detail was planned out perfectly. It was exactly what I wanted. Christine (day of coordinator) was beyond helpful and patient. The private dinner with chef & server was a dream! If you're considering any catering and/or event coordinating in the Santa Rosa Beach area, I would highly recommend GBC! The food is delicious~