Rochelle is happy to provide references upon request, so that you may email or call many of the dozens of satisfied customers that Rochelle Myers Catering serves every year. Here is a small sample of written reviews that people have agreed to post on the web site.
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My husband G--- and I used Rochelle Myers to cater our wedding this past July. When we initially set out to plan the details of our wedding (which was at a vineyard in Loudoun County, Virginia), there were really two things that were important to us when it came to choosing a caterer: he/she must cook food that tastes great and use and many local and organic ingredients as possible AND of course- he/she must be affordable. We didn't have a huge budget for our wedding, and I was worried that I would have to compromise quality just to be able to afford to have food at our reception. I contacted a few caterers in the area that had a good reputation and worked with local ingredients. Almost every single one was way too expensive. Then a friend gave me Rochelle's name. I emailed her and she got back to me right away. After a few emails back and forth, we chatted on the phone to talk about what my (then) fiancée and I wanted for our wedding. She was so easy to talk to and had some amazing suggestions for us.
We set up a tasting right away. For the tasting, Rochelle prepared enough food for four people (we invited my mother and stepfather to join us). She and one of her staff came and cooked us an AMAZING meal for our tasting. Everything was so great- it was hard to choose what to pick! She was well aware of our budget and was wonderful about working with us to meet our needs without having to give up quality. We ended up using plastic "crystal" flatware and plates, which saved a lot of money- and definitely didn't take anything away from the quality of the food and presentation at the reception.
Over the next year, Rochelle was in frequent contact with me and was really great about anything that I wanted to change- even up until the week before the wedding. We even changed our mind a few months before the wedding to have pork as the main protein instead of chicken, and she was kind enough to bring 3 different kinds to our home for us to taste (the difficult part was choosing the one that we liked best!). She really put me at ease in those last few weeks before the wedding and was so much MORE than a caterer.
...Almost every single wedding guest I have talked to (all 100 of them) has remarked on how amazing the food was. Many have said that it was the BEST food they have ever had at a wedding (and Greg and I agree 100%). I am SO happy to have worked with Rochelle and wouldn't change a single thing about the catering job. She really made our day extra special and was just such a joy to work with. I will definitely use her services again if I need an event catered and I will be passing her information on to anyone that needs a caterer. She is as passionate about food as she is funny, caring and an all-around wonderful person. She truly loves what she does and puts that love into the food she cooks.
- L.B.
(Read all of this review on Yelp)"I was throwing a baby shower one week away and realized I was becoming over-whelmed and short on time when I found Rochelle's web page. Until then I was planning the usual Costco fare with some homemade dishes thrown in, but when I saw her tasty sounding menus I thought I'd just call to see what she could do on such short notice. I'm so glad I did! Rochelle was very personable and immediately got what I was trying to put together flavor wise and for our space and set up. Her use of local and seasonal food was exactly what I was looking for. Not only did she accommodate my schedule but she gave me a lot of great choices for around the same cost as I would have spent on my own. She really listened to my needs and provided wonderful, delicious, creative, and beautiful food. All of our family and guests were were happy and well fed and I was stress free and able to enjoy the celebration, as well! Thank you Rochelle!"
- L.H.
"I am negligent in my thank you's to the very people who made M-----'s wedding such a success. I received nothing but rave reviews on how great the food was, not just the the vegetarians. You and your team just became part of the family and put up with guests invading the little space available in the kitchen. It was such a pleasure to work with you. I would recommend your culinary delights to anyone. The black bean enchiladas with Chipoltle sauce were a huge hit, as was the maple glazed chicken. Not to mention the roasted vegetables and the appetizers, and the shrimp was a nice touch. I thank you from the bottom of my heart."
- L.R.
"I love Rochelle! For my 30th birthday I decide to invite 12 girlfriends to my house for a gourmet dinner. The last thing I wanted to do was burden myself with the cooking and cleaning so I hired a personal chef/caterer. Having been a wedding planner for 7 years, I knew who to turn to. Rochelle was so helpful from beginning to end. She accommodated my fairly last minute request to cater a party 2 days before Christmas! I am very discerning about food and wine and Rochelle met every one of my expectations. She knows her stuff! The food was beyond delicious and every guest agreed. She even surprised us with a lovely cheese plate at the end of the meal including local varieties. Her assistant also made the best bread and preserves. If you are looking for a high quality and innovative chef, look no further."
- J.A.
"Rochelle has catered two events for us. She has done an outstanding job on both occasions. The food was delicious and well-tailored to the settings and events. I had complete confidence in Rochelle's dependability and professionalism. I recommend her highly."
- J.D.
"My wife hired Rochelle to cater my 40th birthday party. Given the fact that my wife chooses to be surrounded most closely with all the serious local foodies, it was even more of a treat to see all our friends' collective reaction to the variety of dishes Rochelle prepared... If I had to pull one meal out of my hat that enjoyed most of hers, it was the rabbit dish she prepared, which if memory serves, included confit and a sort of double-cooked rabbit (think duck). That was the first truly amazing rabbit dish I have ever have... thanks Rochelle!"
- E.J.
"I initially contacted Rochelle about teaching a small cooking class for my wife's birthday. Rochelle was great. She was very professional and fun. She helped me with several menu ideas and came up with a perfect plan for the evening. She was personable and explained everything as we went through the class and the food was excellent. I would gladly use Rochelle's services again and I would highly recommend her to anybody."
