Betsy V.
Yelp
Scoozi catered the food for my wedding, and I have nothing but praise for them, in regards to their quality of their food, the food presentation, and their service towards my family, my husband, and me.
First, the quality of the food. Many of my guests remarked that it was the best food they had ever tasted at a wedding, and it was a posh crowd. Scoozi provided appetizers, the main course, as well as desserts. For appetizers/cocktail hour, the menu included Sushi/Avocado & Candied Pink Grapefruit; Pork Belly Slider with Pickled Watermelon Rind; Local Fresh Fish Tacos with Cilantro & Crème Fraiche; Kobe Beef Cheeseburgers; Petite Crab Cakes with Caper Lemon Aioli; Petite Grilled Cheese Sandwiches; Butternut Squash Gateau with Hazelnut Brittle; and Crispy Goat Cheese with Lavender Honey Aioli. Although we had done a first look, we were still taking pictures during the cocktail hour and Scoozi saved my husband and me a plate with a nice sampling. Everything was delicious, and their pairings were also so creative. I felt like our menu was really special, and it contributed to the joy of the day.
For the main course, we opted for a buffet, and the menu consisted of the following: Kale Caesar Salad with Shaved Asiago & Homemade Croutons; Fresh Orange & Pomegranate Salad with Frisee Greens; Olive Oil & Sherry Vinaigrette; Organic Chicken Medallions with Mango Salsa; Cedar Grilled Salmon with Grilled Pineapple Salsa; Strawberry & Champagne Risotto; Tahitian Vanilla Mashed Potatoes; Grilled Local Organic Seasonal Vegetables; and Mother of Pearl Cous Cous with Golden Raisins & Yellow Sundried Tomatoes. I've attached pictures of these, and we were again really pleased at the presentation and quality.
Finally, the desserts! At this point, the party was swinging, and Scoozi brought out the desserts to guests as they were taking a break from dancing or socializing. We had a bit of a problem where the guests who were closest to the door were eating all the desserts before they circulated throughout the room! We enjoyed Deconstructed S'mores; Assorted Mini Milkshake Shots; Petite Lavender & Raspberry Cupcakes; and Beauty Crème Brule with Custom Initial Logos. The S'mores were my favorite. They had a marshmallow on a graham cracker and then used a small pipette to inject hot fudge into the two. It was again delicious but also unique and a real party pleaser.
I found Bridget (our main contact), as well as the owners, were extremely courteous and professional throughout our interactions. Location in New York City as well as the food quality were important to us, so we saved some money by having a buffet rather than a sit-down dinner. However, Scoozi never made us feel like second-class citizens. Additionally, they were willing to modify the preparation based on our preferences. The salmon was initially more sushi-style (not cooked through) but my parents were concerned that the more conservative guests would be put off by this style. Scoozi ended up fully cooking the salmon. Finally, everything went smoothly on the day of the wedding, and I didn't have to worry about a thing. I appreciated their preparation and care for the event.
In summary, I was thrilled with Scoozi's service and quality. They even sent us a small thank-you gift, and I felt like I should have sent one to them instead!