TESTIMONIALS


Gourmet Advisory Services is proud to work with a sophisticated clientele from all over the world. Our clients are our inspiration and we are thrilled to collaborate with them on their private parties, weddings, social gatherings, corporate functions, and special events. Over the past three decades we have not only been honored to meet many wonderful people, but we have made many lasting friendships with families and companies who, to this very day, continue to include us in their milestone celebrations. 


  • “Dear Harriette. Once in a great while, all the stars and planets align just so and a special occasion is magically transformed into a perfect momentous one. The wedding at The Plaza was just such an evening. A night that will shine brightly in all of our memories. Everything was perfect, endless delights, delicious food, gorgeous flowers, lighting, amazing music and incredible music and of course, you! I loved working with you and your fabulous staff. We are so thrilled with it all and wanted to let you know how much we appreciated everything.”

    - Roxana

  • “I am sitting with my parents and Paul rehashing the entire weekend because we loved every single second of it. We are so appreciative of your help and flawless execution of our vision. The feedback we are getting from everyone was it was THE BEST wedding they have been to. We are so grateful for you and your team helping to make the evening a true fairy tale. I was absolutely blown away by the flowers, the lighting, the band, the food and the after party went above and beyond my expectations. It is so depressing that it is over but we are so thankful that we have the most amazing memories that will last a lifetime. You WILL be hearing more from me with more specific thank you as I am suffering from some post wedding bride brain damage. Paul and I are off for our honeymoon tomorrow but will reach out again soon. Is Dina available to come with us :) ? Thank you Thank you Thank you,”

    - Amy and Paul

  • “There was no detail overlooked and the evening could not have run more smoothly. It was exactly the celebration we dreamed of. Our phones are ringing off the hook with people telling us it was the most wonderful party they have ever been to! We cannot thank you enough for everything you did to make it happen.”

    - Ellen and Dan

  • “Thank you for a wonderful party. I cannot tell you that still ten days after the phone has not stopped ringing with glowing reviews! My friends loved the song and thought how wonderful to keep Harry and our love for him at the center of the party. As for you, well you know that I love you and if I had a second mother you could be it! I made a very dear friend during the conception of Harry’s Bar Mitzvah. It was a pleasure working with you.”

    - Cindie

  • “Words cannot express how miraculous you are! You flawlessly created a magical day for us which we will remember for the rest of our lives. We love you! XOXO”

    - Jenny and Jon

  • “I must tell you just how much we appreciate all you and your staff did to make our celebration so wonderful! The added touches were perfect.”

    - Helene

  • “Thank you both for the extraordinary job you did for Allison & Simon’s wedding. From beginning to end, I think it was the most beautiful wedding I have ever experienced! Our friends and relatives all agree and everyone had a magnificent time! -The chuppah!!! OMG! It was the MOST beautiful I have ever seen. It created the most perfect setting for the intimate, personal ceremony orchestrated by Alli & Simon. Most of those attending expressed how moving they thought this was. -The band!! The best I have EVER heard at a wedding. When Neal told me they were almost finished at midnight, I was quite distraught. It was too short. But everyone danced and loved them. The guests from the UK were impressed with how much fun the reception was from beginning to end. -The food!! So amazing!! I did not get to eat as much as I had hoped to, especially at the cocktail hour and dessert, but EVERYONE commented on how wonderful it was. JAMES IS INCREDIBLE!!!! He was visible to Neal and I all night, making sure that we were taken care of and that everything was running smoothly. -The Mandarin Oriental! Not just the beauty of the event space at the hotel, all of the staff, the spa, the restaurant, the bar, everything was beyond excellent and made the weekend special. I felt like I was on a vacation. -Your team was INVISIBLE and EXTREMELY effective, pulling all the strings so the event ran perfectly. Neal and I appreciate your knowledge and expertise throughout this whole process. You made what could have been a stressful and exhausting process and event into an enjoyable experience. Neal was, of course, the perfect host and worked the room most of the night. However, I enjoyed every minute and could not believe how quickly the night sped by. This wedding will last in the memories of all who attended forever. This one will be hard to top! Thank you sincerely. Please pass our thanks on to everyone who worked so hard to make this night so wonderful.”

    - Liz

  • “You are a real pro and I enjoyed very much working alongside you. We did it! With many thanks to you and your staff. What a fabulous success!”

    - Bar Mitzvah Mother

  • “We cannot thank you enough for helping us with all of the details that went along with making Alexa’s Bat Mitzvah a success. You are truly unbelievable and a pleasure to work with! Thank you so much for making one of the most important occasions in our lives so special. We greatly appreciate all that you have done.”

    - Sheri

  • “There are no words to describe your incredible taste, your wonderful style, your ability, and most of all your strength and fortitude to pull it all together.”

    - Amelia

  • “There are not adequate words to express my thanks and appreciation for all your expert and devoted work. To see the fruits of your labor work so well, was indeed quite thrilling.”

    - Bonnie

  • “No amount of bravos! can fully document our appreciation for you and your staff and for your attention to every detail. WE thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

    - Steve and Sandy

  • “I wanted to thank you for planning a truly dreamy wedding for me! It was simply perfect from start to finish and I could not have been happier! It was a true pleasure to work with you – your taste is impeccable and your support and guidance invaluable!”

    - Susan

  • “Your expertise and creative style were everywhere in sight. From the beautifully crafted hors d’oeurvres to your embellishments on the chef’s menu, I had more compliments than I could possibly tell you. We are extremely touched by the great pains you obviously took to make everything so perfect. Many thanks again!”

    - Nancy and Howard

  • “Everything was perfect – from having the ceremony in the Great Hall, Gail Curtis’ music, the sensational cocktail reception, an excellent dinner and the most spectacular chuppah and flowers! I know we could not have accomplished it and enjoyed it without your expertise and coordination. Our daughter had the most beautiful and special wedding even more perfect than anything she had imagined in her wildest dreams. So, thanks again to you and your staff for making this most important event in our lives so special.”

    - Barbara

  • “This kind of event does not happen without incredible hard work and planning. Thank you for all your effort, energy, creative spirit and generosity; not to mention the time it must have taken. You are truly a gem, no a crown jewel. Everything about the evening was superb. Your masterful attention to every detail was unparalleled. Your warmth and sensitivity throughout the planning was greatly appreciated; to say nothing of your efficiency in running the show. To be redundant; every aspect of the evening was perfect. You did more than necessary to make it so special for all. This did not go unnoticed…Our warmest and loving thoughts for all you did to make this whole process as smooth and comfortable as possible.”

    - Elaine and Richard

  • “It’s not the sore feet or the sleep deprivation that now finds me at a loss for words. Rather, I find it hard to express just how GRATEFUL I am to you for helping me bring to life an event that will remain in our minds, in our hearts, for years to come. [They] had a fairy tale wedding, indeed. And you, dear Claudia, were the maestro that brought it all to life. The entire staff of Gourmet Advisory Services were professional and accommodating to our every request. What an EXTRAORDINARY TALENT you are, Claudia. Beyond knowing the who, what and where of party planning, you have a keen understanding of just how to make everyone happy and maintain the delicate balance that keeps everything on track. This interpersonal skill cannot be taught or quantified or replicated. Our guests have not stopped raving. The bride and groom haven’t stopped thanking us. These kudos surely mean a lot. But, perhaps, more gratifying still is the idea of hiring an event planner and winding up making a lifelong friend and confidante. Who would have expected such a big bonus? We have lots of events to look forward to and I know already that the genuine concern and caring that is your signature ensures their success.”

    - Kathy

  • “Thanks so much for helping me plan the most perfect party. You took the chore out of making decisions, and the decisions made were all the right ones: the invitations, menus, decorations, entertainment. The part I appreciated most though was that Neil and I felt like guests at our own party and did not have to worry about one detail during the celebration. We both were really able to enjoy the evening!”

    - Nancy

  • “Thank you so much for all your attention to details that made Meredith’s wedding so special. It was a beautiful affair; the flowers, the band, the food, everything was first class. We could not have done it without you.”

    - Francine

  • “What can I say to the person that coordinated to make my dream wedding come true but thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your talent not to miss a detail was incredible and you helped in making my wedding planning much easier. I absolutely loved my wedding and can say you helped in making it more special and relaxing.”

    - Heather

  • “Just a little note to express my profound gratitude for your superb services and your meticulous attention to all the fine details.”

    - Rock

  • “It is a pleasure to deal with such a consummate professional. I admire the way you handled all facets of our event and all the players. The best part of course, is the luxury of being a guest at your own party. You gave me that peace of mind and I will be forever grateful.”

    - Irene

  • “I write to thank you for all your efforts and those of your staff in making Elissa’s wedding a wonderful and memorable occasion. I am keenly aware of how hard you and your people worked to make it all come off so well. Ronnie and I are keenly aware of what you do and what you accomplished and we really do appreciate it.”

    - Henry

  • “It was a pleasure to work with such a detailed and high quality profession as yourself.”

    - Adam

  • “It was so nice seeing you. I’ve really missed you. You know the more event planners that I deal with the more I’ve come to realize how extraordinary is the company you built. Not only do you have an impeccable reputation for creativity and professionalism, but everyone (myself included) adore you because you are tough but fair and genuinely sweet. Your team is lucky to have learned the trade from you.”

    - Vanessa

  • “From the installation ceremony to the moment we walked into those gardens in which the reception was held through the stroll into a setting right out of Marty Scorcese’s "Age of Innocence," to the final extravaganza-of-extravaganzas, finding the Copacabana resurrected right before my eyes, this was the kind of "Kairos" moment that Plato and Aristotle warned us about preparing for in our lives. Thank you is just not adequate enough for expressing how I feel, Harriette. But until something better comes along in the English language, it shall have to do. All I can truly say is that if there were such a thing as a category for "Events of a Lifetime," today’s Oscar Nominations would have found only your name and that evening as the sole nominee.”

    - Larry

  • “You are consummate professional balancing justified demands with good humor and understanding.”

    - Robert

  • “Well Claudia, we all thought you were pretty SPECIAL indeed, and the job you did was truly EXTRAORDINARY! You made for a truly fantastic wedding for and I will work with your team anytime, on any occasion. We have much love and appreciation for all that you gave of yourself and your professionalism to our affair. We couldn’t have done it without you and your team, but mostly YOU, your interest, your love, your support, your caring and your INCREDIBLE TALENT! Thank you.”

    - Daniella

  • “It is now a few weeks after the wedding and I continue to think about what a truly wonderful evening it was. You did an excellent job in planning the event, recommending the BEST PEOPLE AVAILABILE, and for making sure the execution itself was FLAWLESS. The calls and letters from our guests keep coming. Everyone, without exception, had a tremendous time and most important of all, Robin and Lloyd had the BEST NIGHT OF THEIR LIVES. For that, I thank you. For everything.”

    - Paul

  • “Considering how skeptical I was at the beginning with the whole wedding planner thing, I can honestly say that YOU and the whole Gourmet Advisory team was worth every single penny and more. You added so much to our special day and the months leading up to it. Your friendship and guidance was genuine and true, and having your friendship along the way was quite unexpected but so much appreciated and enjoyed by all. By the end of it, you were part of our family and part of our whole wedding. Thank you again for EVERYTHING and more.”

    - Andrew

  • “Dear Melissa, Magical, fairytale and amazing are just a few words our guests and family have used to describe Jackie and Adam’s wedding. We can’t tell you how thrilled and happy we are with the whole weekend. It was a busy year planning this weekend with you and your incredible team. Getting to know your Mom was a huge bonus. She is an amazing woman. The entire gourmet advisory team were very professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. All of the meetings, emails and conference calls and your meticulous attention to detail paid off. The execution of every event was masterful during the four day weekend. Thank you for all of your advice, hard work and dedication. The vendors that we met through you exceeded our expectations and enabled us to have the dream wedding weekend we envisioned for Jackie and Adam. Their energy, enthusiasm and professionalism was much appreciated.”

    - Sherri and Robert

  • “Dear Harriet, It was such a pleasure getting to know you and work with you over the last year. Thank you for helping us plan a dream wedding for our daughter Jackie. As you know, the whole weekend ran seamlessly and is a testament of the hard work and amazing team and company you have built. We enjoyed every moment we spent working with you and Melissa. Your expertise on the ceremony music made for the most beautiful and meaningful processional ever. Your expertise on food and presentation and relationship with Mike made the team at the Plaza go the extra mile and serve one of the most delicious and elegant meals ever. Your input on the menu design was a very important part of it. Your advice, beautiful taste and experience was so appreciated throughout the year. You have our heartfelt thanks and admiration. We loved working with Gourmet Advisory and meeting so many wonderful people through the process.”

    -Sherri and Robert