Beggars Banquet

Beggars Banquet created an incredible menu for us based off of our general request for a local and seasonal family style meal. They listened to our story and helped to create dishes that had meaning to us - we got engaged while fly-fishing, and one of our appetizers included smoked trout (and was INCREDIBLE!) Even more incredible- the sweet potato biscuit with apple butter and ham. Our family style meal really made everyone feel comfortable and personal- and the food was perfect for that kind of service. They took care of every detail, and were really flexible with us in making the dinner fit our vision perfectly. Marty and Currey were both great to work with from our first meeting all the way until the wedding day.

I am so glad that we chose Beggar’s Banquet for our wedding! We were very focused on having a seasonally and local fall buffet. They let us completely customize the menu and revise it multiple times. They responded to my emails quickly and directly and clearly answered my questions. Everything was presented beautifully as well- their website pictures are not representational of how great it all looked. Another bonus is that we were able to do all of our tabletops rentals through them. One bill, one check = less headache for me as a bookkeeper. Unbelievably, not only was it easier- their pricing was fantastic. They also provided us with staff to serve the wine and beer we had purchased without charging us any additional corking fees. All of our guests enjoyed the buffet and came back for multiple helpings. At the end of the night we got a little to-do basket so that we actually had something to eat at 2 am when we finally got home. Give these guys a call!

I really cannot rave enough about Beggars Banquet. From the first meeting with the lovely owners, Marty and Currey, my husband and I were highly impressed with this business. They were so open to all our ideas (and we had a few non-traditional ones!) and so easy to work with. They were our last catering meeting after a week of talking to vendors, and we had dealt with a few caterers who were either too pushy with their own ideas, or so overly relaxed they verged on disorganized. The staff at Beggars is totally professional and on top of their game, but at the same time are very flexible and willing to work with whatever you want. We had our wedding reception at a private home which required a fair bit of logistical planning to pull off, and the entire staff, specifically our catering manager, was so helpful and knowledgeable about the best way to do things. The twenty years of experience really shows. But separate of all of this, their food is quite simply amazing. My husband and I were floored with the quality of our buffet meal. The ingredients were fresh, everything was cooked superbly, and it was all well-spiced and flavorful. We had chicken and salmon, and while both were highly regarded by the guests, we had a number of people remark how impressed they were that a caterer had managed to cook chicken that wasn't dry or bland, but juicy! Our wedding was outdoors, in August, and we wanted a menu that would cool guests down, and Beggars more than met that request. I think we received more good comments about the food than about any other aspect of the reception. Make the trip up to Orange if you are getting married in the greater Charlottesville area. The food and service are outstanding, and you can get a stellar meal for a significant value compared to what you would pay for comparable quality in the city.

We loved the food at Beggar's Banquet - they worked with us on a very custom menu that we hadn't seen at any of the many many weddings we've attended. People are still raving about the food 5 months later! Marty and Currey were very responsive during the planning phase and helped us narrow down our vision for the spread with many helpful suggestions. I would definitely recommend them!

From the beginning, Marty and Currey at Beggars Banquet were able to take our vision and help create a menu that matched our style, likes, and desires for our guests. They were extremely helpful and patient, and gave us excellent advice in regards to catering choices, linens, glasses, and dishes. They made sure we had everything that we needed, and it looked wonderful too. We very much enjoyed seeing and tasting our menu ahead of time, and it was so nice to be able to bring my parents along to taste too. Marty and Currey worked with us up until the very last minute to accommodate our needs, and their confidence and professionalism put our minds at ease so that we could enjoy our day. On our wedding day, Beggars gracious staff worked hard to help things go smoothly and efficiently from set up, to service, to break down. The food was outstanding! Everything was delicious, presented beautifully, and served promptly. We received numerous compliments from our guests who said it was the best wedding food they have experienced, and we completely agree. For us, catering was a very important aspect of our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the way things turned out. After our wedding was over, we were thrilled to find a basket of food goodies in our room for a late night snack (the basket also had a printed menu and linen napkins in our color, all nice touches). We ate everything since we were really hungry, and enjoyed the food even more. It was such a pleasure to work with Beggars Banquet, and we sincerely thank them for all of their efforts in making our dreams come true! We would highly recommend Beggars Banquet!

I could not have asked for better caterers! Absolutely everything served at my wedding reception was phenomenal. Our guests are still raving about the food. The owners are very easy to work with, and they really listen to what you want. They were very attentive to detail and planning during the whole process, and for what they provided there is no better value!

If I could give them a higher score I would. What a wonderful bunch of people. I credit them for making the reception silky smooth. The staff worked with the DJ to make sure everything happened without a wrinkle. They went far above and beyond expectations. I used them to prepare lunch for my bridesmaids while we were getting ready and for the wedding reception as well as table linens. The food was excellent, our guests loved it. After checking several craters Beggars Banquet was the most kind, professional and seamless. They have a shop in Orange Virginia, stopped in and try some of there food that is for sale.

Thank you!!! Marty & Currey were great! We loved meeting with them to plan our menu (they will make whatever your heart desires). The food was seriously delicious! (I was pleasantly surprised considering they were serving 140 guests out a a tent and our guests loved it). We had a fun specialty drink that they executed flawlessly. The service exceeded my expectations, we actually had a great time with the staff. Beggars Banquet: Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day perfect!

I tried calling and emailing and received little to no response. To me, if you're about to shell out over $10K on services, you shouldn't have to beg for service, they should be begging for your business!

The food was fantastic! Service was great and I loved that I could rent our linens and table settings through them. The only thing I was not pleased with was that we had 9 people who did not eat or did not show up, but they didn't leave any leftovers. When we went in for our tasting, they said they would package up the extra food for us, but did not. We paid for 9 extra people and have no idea where the food went to.

Beggar's Banquet had the most exquisite food, the most professional servers, the most beautiful setup, and was managed by the most responsible people I've ever met. I highly recommend them to anyone with the budget for them.