Tiffany F.
Yelp
Bridal Shower Event (06/15/24)
I am blown away by the phenomenal service at the Prep and Pastry Scottsdale, AZ, location. My sister is a bride-to-be, and I, as the maid of honor and our bridesmaids, had been looking all across Arizona for a suitable place with a chic and elegant ambiance without breaking the bank for everyone. Most places we reached out to had a $2k minimum, a set menu that was predetermined for us (we couldn't select the entrees), and they had a 4% service fee (a separate cost from the gratuity). We also wanted an enclosed space and the food to be delicious (we didn't want to sacrifice taste for cuteness). We also had a party of 27, pushing us out of most places with private rooms with 25-person max spaces (rooms the next size up would be way too large). Suffice it to say, we had a tall order before us, or so we thought.
However, we filled out the Event form on Prep and Pastry's website, and Karoline ("Kari") got back to us the next day. She was upfront, letting us know about the per-person cost (which is significantly cheaper than all other places). She let us know that we can choose the entree items we want for our set menu (and you're allowed to choose four different entrees!). And though they do not have a private room, we felt we were secluded and had the place to ourselves by having complete access and setup to the back half of the restaurant. We were not bothered by other guests and felt very separate in our setup. They even gave us one table for gifts and another for the cake (they let us bring in a cake from an outside vendor!). She also allowed us to have a menu heading for my sister, which said, "Congratulations Erika!" When we asked, she gave us measurements of the tables, so we could know the sizing when purchasing decorations. We are beyond blown away by how Kari worked with us through every little detail we sent her way.
Now, on the day of, Jordan was our server. Oh man, he was FANTASTIC! He handled us all like a pro, and he was so respectful and kind. He was also so patient with every request. We even forgot our own serving knife for the cake, and he provided us with a knife and spatula so we could serve the cake to our guests. He was prompt with taking orders and answering requests while still giving us great space when everyone was taken care of. Also, everyone's food was great; they loved it! It isn't a pretty place, but with bland food, no, it is delicious, and they don't skimp on portion size! Our party also decided to order 30 mini-pastries to be spread out amongst the tables. I liked the touch of having the pastries out and on the table before the food arrived so guests could have something delicious to munch on before the food came out (though the food came out quickly).
My only regret is that a few other ladies helped serve our party as well, and one was helping bus the tables after the event, but unfortunately, I did not get their names. I wish I could have gotten their names to shout them out, too!
Choose Prep and Pastry as your event destination if you want:
1. Phenomenal service
2. Delicious food
3. A reasonable price
4. Attentive staff
Before this, I had been to Prep and Pastry once before with a friend years ago. They weren't bad then, but I had forgotten about them. I won't make that mistake again. This is a hidden gem for the event-hosting space!