Vibrant Table Catering & Events

2010 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA

Address:	2010 SE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Phone:	+1 503-297-9635
Site:	vibranttable.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM Closed Closed

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Barbara Hort

60 friends for my 60th birthday party. Cocktails, appetizers and sit-down dinner served in an elegant theater lobby. And then, we all see the theater’s hit play. And then we have more drinks and food and…dancing!...in the lobby after the play. An eight-hour party for 60 of my very best friends….plus the cast and crew after the play. When I realized what I had taken on, I figured I had lost my mind. Fortunately, I found Vibrant Table, and all my concerns evaporated. Every one of my needs was immediately answered, and every one of my expectations was gloriously exceeded, by the magnificent party that Emily Michel and her Vibrant Table team hosted for my most-beloved people. Drinks, food, linens, flatware, and service are, of course, provided by Vibrant Table. But they also provided the flowers, decorations, and even the DJ for dancing! Everything was just perfect! The cocktails were ample and served with speed and graciousness. The hors d’oeuvres were delicious and served continuously through the cocktail hour. The dinner tables were absolutely gorgeous, as were the flowers — so much so that one guest, who is a home decorator, asked for Emily’s number so that she could hire her for some work at the home of a wealthy client. The dinner was fabulous, to the extent that several guests said the salmon was the best they had ever tasted — even in restaurants, not to mention from a caterer! The after-play party was a blast, with piles of food for my guests (who included the hungry cast from the play), and the music was irresistible, thanks to one of the best DJs I’ve ever encountered. (And as a 60-year-old dance maven, I have heard encountered quite a few.) From first meeting to last dance, and at each moment along the way, Vibrant Table was my excellent partner in the happiest birthday party that I (or anyone) could have ever dreamed of. Thank you, Emily, and thank you, Vibrant Table, for a party that will live on as a memorably joyous event for me and all of my guests!

Christina Kemper

It was very important to us to have great food and professional service for our wedding of 300+ people. My wedding planner recommended Vibrant Table right away. Emily Michel was our coordinator throughout the year, and my now-husband, my parents, and I all appreciated her so much. She was always very responsive and professional, and I was especially touched that she always went out of her way to see through any request we had. As far as food quality goes, you cant do better than Vibrant Table. Their food is DELICIOUS. My family is Greek, and Emily helped us put together a menu that had both traditional and contemporary components, and the end result was something that was both authentic and unique and our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was. Emily even helped us import a couple bottles of Ouzo and Raki for an extra treat for our guests! On the day of our wedding, all of the catering staff worked together like a well-oiled machine. Every staff member I saw had a smile on their face, and were on-point all the time. The buffet lines (there were 2) moved quickly, and our guests were not left waiting and no one complained of being hungry (as a Greek, this is my biggest fear... haha!). Our centerpieces were small cakes, so after my husband and I cut our small, 2-tiered cake, VT staff passed out cake servers and knifes so each table could cut their own cake. This idea worked perfectly and our guests loved this too. I couldnt be happier with our choice of caterer. When it comes to price, Vibrant Table is definitely higher-end, but they are worth every penny.

Anonymous User

Vibrant Table catered our wedding at the Treasury Ballroom in downtown Portland. The location is beautiful, hard to beat in downtown Portland. However, the service was not so great. If I were to grade Vibrant Table on their service, Id give them a C-. They met the minimum requirements, but they definitely didnt go above and beyond. They maintained what they had to do by way of the contract. We have come away feeling a bit cheated. They nickel-and-dimed us all the way to the end. I would not recommend Vibrant Table to anyone planning a wedding, unless you hire your own wedding coordinator and have plenty of money. The Treasury Ballroom is a wonderful venue. Sadly, it isnt run by the best staff.

Megan Gard-Barnes

The staff at Vibrant Table are absolutely amazing. I had a wonderful experience with them from start to finish. They went over every detail and worked within our budget. Kathy is wonderful! She went through every detail and was quick to answer any questions. We only hired them for the catering, but they did so much more than just bring the food to the wedding. Kathy coordinated with the DJ, band, and the ceremony and reception managers. We couldnt have asked for a better experience. I would most defiantly recommend Vibrant Table.

Anonymous User

Vibrant Table did our catering for our wedding at the Portland Art Museum, and they were absolutely suburb! They kept everything stress free, and they were so easy to work with. They paid attention to every detail I had requested, they truly exceeded my expectations. They are hands down Portlands best caterer, and I would even argue to say Oregons best caterer! I would highly recommend them!!

N Bond

Karen at Vibrant Table was phenomenal to work with as we planned our celebration. She gently guided us through food and decorating options and helped us put together a beautiful event. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed. Highly recommend Vibrant Table and will absolutely use them again!

Katie S

Vibrant Table was amazing to work with. They made the process easy for us, and actually enjoyable. Of course I cant forgot how great their food was too! People are still raving about it!

OTTO PAPASADERO

This was my first visit and I am very impressed! The food was fresh and tasty. The service was speedy and friendly.

Anonymous User

Nice place.