Our daughters wedding at The Pavilion in Silverthorne August 2023 was catered by Gilchrist Catering and we were very pleased with the end result. From the appetizers to the salads and main entrees everyone truly enjoyed the food. The cake was also delicious! We greatly appreciated Christina’s efficiency the day of and being sure we were enjoying the food and that it was what we expected. Many thanks!
Amanda Piper - The Colorado Wedding Planner
As a wedding planner, this is a great team up in the mountains!
Julia Weagraff
Beyond disappointed with the service I got through this caterer… my husband and I had our wedding on September 30 and we were really looking forward to the delicious food we had previewed at our tasting. We trusted Bill and his team as they seemed to have everything prepared and were fantastic to work with…up until the wedding day. I spoke with Bill a few days before the wedding and he assured me that his team would be arriving at 3:30p to be ready for the 5p cocktail hour. Day of, 3:45p rolls around and they still have not arrived so my day of coordinator calls Bill only for him to brush her off and tell her that they’re on their way without expressing ANY concern that they were late. The team finally arrived at 4p, 30 minutes after I was originally told they would be there. Second, the caterer was supposed to place the table cloths on all of the tables, which they did not. This left my day of coordinator, mom, and grandma with this responsibility. As a reminder, they were already crunched for time because the catering team was 30 minutes late. No decorations could be placed until the tablecloths had been set. Third, the catering team was still setting up appetizers at 5p when cocktail hour was supposed to start and guests were arriving. So unprofessional. Fourth, one of the cupcake flavors was wrong. I had asked for white chocolate raspberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting (as outlined in the contract) and they brought chocolate raspberry cupcakes with white chocolate icing. Lastly, my day of coordinator relayed to me that Sam and one of the other people on the team were unhelpful and presented an attitude throughout the night and that they had to be prompted on the timeline and restocking items. I spoke with Bill on the phone about these concerns and he was argumentative and condescending, not interested in hearing about these issues. The only reason I’m giving two stars is that the food tasted good and one lady on the catering staff, Virginia, was kind and attentive. Bill’s menu prices are low which can be attractive to someone looking for a caterer, but lesson learned: you get what you pay for.
Sean Fancher
Gilchrist catered our rehearsal dinner and wedding at Windy Point Campground. Bill and his staff were so kind and patient with our group. Every member of their team did such a great job, especially given the fact that windy point does not have electricity or running water. From the very start, they put our minds at ease by handling every aspect of the dinner. The dinner was incredible, the appetizers were exquisite and tasty, and the customer service was exceptional. Bill was so great to work with from the beginning, and was always available to answer any questions we had leading up to the event. I highly recommend Gilchrist Catering for any event, and especially for Windy Point Campground weddings.
Amanda Piper - The Event Troupe
As a wedding planner, this is a great team up in the mountains!
N B
I normally always love supporting small businesses and don't like writing negative reviews, but I had a very poor experience. I was working with this service to cater for an event. We exchanged emails on the menus and pricing options, and I found one that fit our needs and budget. He sent over the contract and misspelled my name, so I asked him to fix it. He sent it again still misspelled, so I fixed it on my own and sent it back and updated the information, and asked him about how to pay the deposit without fees. He then called me and told me that I was being "a bad customer" and "very rude and intrusive". We are a smaller group that has a budget, so I apologize if our wallet wasn't as big as corporations or weddings, and it was very unprofessional to cancel our agreement 2 weeks prior to the event and now I have to scramble to find another one. If you have a small event (50 people or less), I would recommend finding another option.
Morgan R.
When my wedding got cancelled due to COVID and moved to a small reception in my backyard, Bill worked with me to make sure we had a great meal. He brought his staff and set up shop in my kitchen in Denver, and did a fantastic job. Everyone was raving about the quality of food, service, and the great attitudes of his staff. A wonderful option for all your catering needs!
Jay Labrie
terrible food and rude service
Ashley Y.
Bill is the absolute best. We hired him for our wedding and could not have been more thrilled. The food was phenomenal, staff was great, and it's clear that Bill really takes passion in his work. Best catering in Keystone; you really can't go wrong!
Brigitte Joline
Bill and his team did a phenomenal job catering our wedding. Many people had told us that the food at the wedding was never as good as the tasting but were dead wrong. Not only was the food amazing (his garlic mashed potatoes are to die for and his salmon is liked by people who normally don't like salmon) but he took our request to make short ribs which was not on his original menu. We hadn't tried the short ribs prior to the event but we were not disappointed! Actually, I'd like his recipe.
Gilchrist Catering catered our small wedding at Marina Pointe pavilion. We met with the owner, Bill Gilchrist, and knew right away, we found our caterer. Although he has been in the business for a long time, we found he still has a passion for his work. He sat down with us, talked about the menu we chose, and gave us different options. We felt like we had many and were impressed with his flexibility. In addition to that, he made suggestions as to the amount of drinks to order, even though we were doing this part on our own. On the day of the event, Bill and his crew helped set up tables, as it was very windy. Being the pro he is, he brought out the duct tape to keep table clothes in place. This was so appreciated. I do need to mention, he allowed me to pick up table clothes ahead of time so we could set up a bit ahead of his arrival. The set up was beautiful. Right after the wedding, appetizers were passed, multiple times to make sure everyone had them. The were wonderful, crab stuffed mushrooms, grilled Prosciutto wrapped asparagus. There was also an antipasto tray set up. Bill made sure we were all in sync with serving.....apps, dinner, and cake cutting. We did an 8 inch cake with additional lemon, chocolate and raspberry bonbons. He mingled with guests, asking if they would like more, and if they enjoyed to food. The photographer was a friend of mine, and she said she didn't want dinner, so I didn't include her in the count, however Bill personally invited her to get dinner. I really thought this was lovely of him. Our guests loved the food, and we heard many compliments about the dinner. Both of the servers he brought with him, were smiling the whole time, pleasant and professional. Every email and question that I had was answered in a timely manner, his cost was reasonable, with absolutely no hidden costs, and we had no stress what so ever about the catering. I would highly recommend Gilchrist Catering.
Ethan H.
Gilchrist catering is hands down one of the best catering companies in Summit County. Bill Gilchrist has been in operation since 1994 and is a immensely accomplished chef who has been around Summit County since the 80's. The food he creates is delicious, the menus are beautiful, and the service is on point. and he is always punctual and on time with the food every bit of the event from start to finish. I would recommend Gilcrest catering to anyone who's either living in Summit County or visiting and wants to host an event. Best yet, the prices are unbeatable. great caterer!
Lindsay Burton
Gilchrist Catering is awesome. The food was amazing and the staff, so nice and helpful. I had them cater my wedding. The only thing I can say is that I wasn't offered the rest of the food or cake to take home with me. That would have been appreciated. Other than that, they were amazing. I highly recommend.
Joseph Lund
The absolute best food you can get catered in Summit County. They are awesome professionals. They did my event and it was beyond great.
DJ T.
I was looking forward to using this caterer having heard good thing about the food. I sent a request for menus for my event. I picked one of the menus based on the price quoted. When he replied to my request he said the price was 9 more dollars per person than what was sent to me. I asked about the difference, the reply was, he had a computer problem and it should have changed the price. He sent me a note with the price and ask for a deposit. There was no due date so I decided we were going to be in town in less then 2 weeks so we would pay in person. That way we could meet him. When I sent an email to ask when we could drop in to pay he told me he had dropped me and taken another job. I would have thought he would at least let me know I only had 24 hours to reply.
Our daughters wedding at The Pavilion in Silverthorne August 2023 was catered by Gilchrist Catering and we were very pleased with the end result. From the appetizers to the salads and main entrees everyone truly enjoyed the food. The cake was also delicious! We greatly appreciated Christina’s efficiency the day of and being sure we were enjoying the food and that it was what we expected. Many thanks!
As a wedding planner, this is a great team up in the mountains!
Beyond disappointed with the service I got through this caterer… my husband and I had our wedding on September 30 and we were really looking forward to the delicious food we had previewed at our tasting. We trusted Bill and his team as they seemed to have everything prepared and were fantastic to work with…up until the wedding day. I spoke with Bill a few days before the wedding and he assured me that his team would be arriving at 3:30p to be ready for the 5p cocktail hour. Day of, 3:45p rolls around and they still have not arrived so my day of coordinator calls Bill only for him to brush her off and tell her that they’re on their way without expressing ANY concern that they were late. The team finally arrived at 4p, 30 minutes after I was originally told they would be there. Second, the caterer was supposed to place the table cloths on all of the tables, which they did not. This left my day of coordinator, mom, and grandma with this responsibility. As a reminder, they were already crunched for time because the catering team was 30 minutes late. No decorations could be placed until the tablecloths had been set. Third, the catering team was still setting up appetizers at 5p when cocktail hour was supposed to start and guests were arriving. So unprofessional. Fourth, one of the cupcake flavors was wrong. I had asked for white chocolate raspberry cupcakes with cream cheese frosting (as outlined in the contract) and they brought chocolate raspberry cupcakes with white chocolate icing. Lastly, my day of coordinator relayed to me that Sam and one of the other people on the team were unhelpful and presented an attitude throughout the night and that they had to be prompted on the timeline and restocking items. I spoke with Bill on the phone about these concerns and he was argumentative and condescending, not interested in hearing about these issues. The only reason I’m giving two stars is that the food tasted good and one lady on the catering staff, Virginia, was kind and attentive. Bill’s menu prices are low which can be attractive to someone looking for a caterer, but lesson learned: you get what you pay for.
Gilchrist catered our rehearsal dinner and wedding at Windy Point Campground. Bill and his staff were so kind and patient with our group. Every member of their team did such a great job, especially given the fact that windy point does not have electricity or running water. From the very start, they put our minds at ease by handling every aspect of the dinner. The dinner was incredible, the appetizers were exquisite and tasty, and the customer service was exceptional. Bill was so great to work with from the beginning, and was always available to answer any questions we had leading up to the event. I highly recommend Gilchrist Catering for any event, and especially for Windy Point Campground weddings.
As a wedding planner, this is a great team up in the mountains!
I normally always love supporting small businesses and don't like writing negative reviews, but I had a very poor experience. I was working with this service to cater for an event. We exchanged emails on the menus and pricing options, and I found one that fit our needs and budget. He sent over the contract and misspelled my name, so I asked him to fix it. He sent it again still misspelled, so I fixed it on my own and sent it back and updated the information, and asked him about how to pay the deposit without fees. He then called me and told me that I was being "a bad customer" and "very rude and intrusive". We are a smaller group that has a budget, so I apologize if our wallet wasn't as big as corporations or weddings, and it was very unprofessional to cancel our agreement 2 weeks prior to the event and now I have to scramble to find another one. If you have a small event (50 people or less), I would recommend finding another option.
When my wedding got cancelled due to COVID and moved to a small reception in my backyard, Bill worked with me to make sure we had a great meal. He brought his staff and set up shop in my kitchen in Denver, and did a fantastic job. Everyone was raving about the quality of food, service, and the great attitudes of his staff. A wonderful option for all your catering needs!
terrible food and rude service
Bill is the absolute best. We hired him for our wedding and could not have been more thrilled. The food was phenomenal, staff was great, and it's clear that Bill really takes passion in his work. Best catering in Keystone; you really can't go wrong!
Bill and his team did a phenomenal job catering our wedding. Many people had told us that the food at the wedding was never as good as the tasting but were dead wrong. Not only was the food amazing (his garlic mashed potatoes are to die for and his salmon is liked by people who normally don't like salmon) but he took our request to make short ribs which was not on his original menu. We hadn't tried the short ribs prior to the event but we were not disappointed! Actually, I'd like his recipe.
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Gilchrist Catering catered our small wedding at Marina Pointe pavilion. We met with the owner, Bill Gilchrist, and knew right away, we found our caterer. Although he has been in the business for a long time, we found he still has a passion for his work. He sat down with us, talked about the menu we chose, and gave us different options. We felt like we had many and were impressed with his flexibility. In addition to that, he made suggestions as to the amount of drinks to order, even though we were doing this part on our own. On the day of the event, Bill and his crew helped set up tables, as it was very windy. Being the pro he is, he brought out the duct tape to keep table clothes in place. This was so appreciated. I do need to mention, he allowed me to pick up table clothes ahead of time so we could set up a bit ahead of his arrival. The set up was beautiful. Right after the wedding, appetizers were passed, multiple times to make sure everyone had them. The were wonderful, crab stuffed mushrooms, grilled Prosciutto wrapped asparagus. There was also an antipasto tray set up. Bill made sure we were all in sync with serving.....apps, dinner, and cake cutting. We did an 8 inch cake with additional lemon, chocolate and raspberry bonbons. He mingled with guests, asking if they would like more, and if they enjoyed to food. The photographer was a friend of mine, and she said she didn't want dinner, so I didn't include her in the count, however Bill personally invited her to get dinner. I really thought this was lovely of him. Our guests loved the food, and we heard many compliments about the dinner. Both of the servers he brought with him, were smiling the whole time, pleasant and professional. Every email and question that I had was answered in a timely manner, his cost was reasonable, with absolutely no hidden costs, and we had no stress what so ever about the catering. I would highly recommend Gilchrist Catering.
Gilchrist catering is hands down one of the best catering companies in Summit County. Bill Gilchrist has been in operation since 1994 and is a immensely accomplished chef who has been around Summit County since the 80's. The food he creates is delicious, the menus are beautiful, and the service is on point. and he is always punctual and on time with the food every bit of the event from start to finish. I would recommend Gilcrest catering to anyone who's either living in Summit County or visiting and wants to host an event. Best yet, the prices are unbeatable. great caterer!
Gilchrist Catering is awesome. The food was amazing and the staff, so nice and helpful. I had them cater my wedding. The only thing I can say is that I wasn't offered the rest of the food or cake to take home with me. That would have been appreciated. Other than that, they were amazing. I highly recommend.
The absolute best food you can get catered in Summit County. They are awesome professionals. They did my event and it was beyond great.
I was looking forward to using this caterer having heard good thing about the food. I sent a request for menus for my event. I picked one of the menus based on the price quoted. When he replied to my request he said the price was 9 more dollars per person than what was sent to me. I asked about the difference, the reply was, he had a computer problem and it should have changed the price. He sent me a note with the price and ask for a deposit. There was no due date so I decided we were going to be in town in less then 2 weeks so we would pay in person. That way we could meet him. When I sent an email to ask when we could drop in to pay he told me he had dropped me and taken another job. I would have thought he would at least let me know I only had 24 hours to reply.