Testimonials & Press
Thank you Leslie for your love for the Balsamic Onion Marmalade! Read her blog post here.
Click here to read a blog review from our appearance at the Southern Artisan Cheese Fesival.
"Having never been to Nashville, “A Taste of Tennessee” the Nashville Farmers’ Market hosted was a prefect introduction with friendly people/vendors and delicious nibbles. Perl Catering, left the stongest impression with their Onion Bisque and Pumpkin Seed Romesco Sauce on a crostini with spaghetti squash." - Christina from MeleCotte Food Blog 10/11/11
"Out of everything I sampled, My FAVORITE nibblet was the Onion Bisque from the folks at Perl. I am sending hopes and prayers that they someday offer this soup online. Please!! I beg you!!!" - Mary (referring to the Food Bloggers Forum) from FerventFoodie.com 10/10/11
"Perl Catering is a new catering treat in Nashville focused on locally sourced and organic food ingredients. Owner/Chef Robert Spinelli has cultivated relationships with local farms in Nashville for many years and he felt it only natural to highlight their food when he broke out on his own. Their caramelized onion bisque is becoming a favorite in Music City and makes a great option to the customized seasonal menu perl Catering provides to all brides." - Ashley with iHospitality 7/7/11
"Sam and I want to thank you for all of your hard work for our reception. You didn't bat an eye when I described needing an Estonian/Taiwanese/Semi-Jewish friendly/Northern-loving meal. The food was amazing and I have heard that from nearly every guest. Thank you so much - you were WONDERFUL!" - C. Bennett, wedding 5/28/11
"High up on my "secret lunches" list is the chicken salad from Perl Catering sold at the Meharry Bookstore. Buy three or four packets of saltines to scoop up the thick shreds of chicken and slivers of celery and cranberry, and you've got a quick, respectable $2.50 lunch. I met the Perl people, Robert and Elizabeth Spinelli, at Iron Fork, or rather, I chatted with them while they ladled up little cups of divine caramelized-onion bisque and smoked pork spring rolls made with their own smoked pork. The rolls were spiked with cherry barbecue sauce and served up with a celery root remoulade. All together now: Mmmmm." - Nicki Wood, Nashville Scene Bites Blog
"Thank you so much for helping out at the Photography Party last night! Everyone loved your food and couldn't stop talking about it. Thank you and I look forward to working with you more." Christy Bryan, Nashville Scene
"Robert is a wonderful chef! I have utilized the services of perl Catering on several occasions and my experience has been excellent. They will plan your menu or work with your recommendations. They have the ability to meet your needs, stay within your budget, work with your time frame, and provide the most delicious and incredible food. The venues I have worked with them in have ranged from a small, informal meal for 40-50 in attendance to a large formal reception with appetizers, light and heavy for 100-200 guests. " Janey Tiesler
"I told perl Catering that I had 25 out of town business associates coming to my house for dinner. I asked their advice for what to serve at an outdoor party and they took it from there. Robert made the most incredible appetizers that set the stage for a fantastic dinner. The desserts were out of this world. perl Catering made a tremendous impression on me with the ease at which they were able to suggest and customize a dinner of this size that was so well received." Michael Reed
"My husband and I asked perl to cater a celebration of our 10th wedding anniversary. This was an outdoor party, in a remote location about 2 hours from Nashville, for about 50 people. Robert was able to tailor our service to meet our budget, style and desire for local foods, as well as handle the challenging location with ease. The food was simply beautiful and delicious. We will absolutely use perl for any future catering needs." Amanda Hobbs
