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Food Matters - Reviews

Wining & Dining (online) July 2010 - http://www.wininganddining.co.za/kwazulu-natal/ballito/
'This gastronomical experience flourishing in Ballito, like a fresh pomegranate, bursts out in
jewelled fruit and full flavour.. Years of success as exceptional gourmet caterers;
Food Matters have blossomed; Its a treat! Its a delight!'

Wining & Dining (online) - http://www.wininganddining.co.za/kwazulu-natal/ballito/food-matters
Always a treat, 10 Mar 2010
'My favourite, superlatives galore as far as food and service are concerned. The buffet choice is a must,
a little of this, a little of that and be blown away. Great cakes too.' Scores: food:10 service:10 ambiance:10 location:10 value:10

Wedding Cake Clients - Rachel & Regan Mc Cann
'Thank you very much for making us the most gorgeously scrumptious wedding cake.
It was delicious as well as beautiful & a work of art - it went down an absolute treat with everyone'

Corporate Catering Clients - Sue & Graham Clerk + Illovo
'Thank you so much for the most wonderful meals that you prepared for the Illovo & overseas directors.
The food was fabulous in taste, variety and presentation! Everyone was bowled over and so complimentary.
Thank you once again.'

Catering Client - Sara Hil
'Thanks so much to you and the staff at Food Matters for a wonderful evening on Saturday.
Many commented on the great food and atmosphere.'

Catering Client - Jared
'Thank you so much for the amazing spread at my 21st.
The food was absolutely delicious & everyone I spoke to thought so to.'

The Ballito Magazine (online) - Feb 2010
'There is an appeal to the blend of contemporary European, urban chic design and the very best that food can offer'
'Catering to the parts of you that want to be pampered with food.'
'Like many of the very best success stories, Food Matters took loads of commitment, passion and faith
from the husband and wife team of Jean Francois and Jacqui Rey to be where it is today.'
What makes this teams "recipe" work is their passion for food.
Investment in people is also a passion for them, and they look for opportunities to use the
business to change the lives of those around them as often as possible.

Rossouws Restaurants (online) - http://www.rossouwsrestaurants.com/food-matters-ballito/
By JPR | Published: March 24, 2009
'Jacqui Rey has a serious reputation as the outsourced supplier to all the KZN Woolworths Cafés and
caterer to the who's-who - with cakes that set a celebration atwitter.'
'Cakes are fantastic. A choc brownie cheesecake sampled was sweet and tart and soft and hard and creamy.
The old-fashioned chocolate cake, chocolate mousse cake and carrot cake are also good, while the zucchini cake (untried) looks like a quirky surprise in waiting.'

Catered Event
Thank you so much for the great and spectacular (to quote the guests) food, which delighted our guests
on Saturday evening and the efficiency with which you, once again, proved yourselves to be the best.
Pierre and Genevieve Robert

Catered Wedding
I've just got home from honeymoon, and have been dying to say a big THANK YOU on behalf of my parents, husband, and I, for the exquisite food that you served at the wedding - our family and friends raved about the menu all night, so we are absolutely thrilled!!! Thank you for your caring effort in making our wedding day the most magical day of our lives...
Nicole Mandy

Catered Event
What an awesome dinner - people were coming to me the whole time the next day at the show and
saying it was one of the best meals they had ever had, you are a real star, thank you.
Thanks so much again - you are a real highlight of the show for us and everyone else too
Craig Smith

Wedding Cake
Thanks so much for the cake. I have had excellent feedback from the guests about it and the mouthful
that I managed to grab before running off for photos was delicious. Our greatest and sincerest thanks!
Leith and Marcel

Catered Wedding
I would like to congratulate you both on the catering for the Howard wedding yesterday.
Wow! It was superb! It must have been the best cuisine I have ever had at a reception, and, as you
can imagine, I have been to a number in my time!
Many of the guests were not only "out of town" but "international" and all I heard was praise for every dish you served.
I was proud to be part of the Ballito community! Well done! May your business continue to be blessed.
The Revd. Robert E. Jobling

Catered Wedding
I wanted to pop you a note and say thank you so much for all your efforts at our wedding.
The feedback we received from our guests was so rewarding. I know that you got a lot of positive feedback
as well. The food at a wedding is critical but I knew that your reputation would prevail and that I had nothing
to worry about. I didn't, however, realise that I would experience some of the best food I had every tasted.
I could not believe the selection and quality I received for what we paid per person.
I thank you for your dedication and attention to detail. Everything ran so perfectly on time and seamlessly
and I was very thrilled with the outcome.
Our wedding cake was magnificent and everyone commented on how beautiful it looked and how fantastic it tasted.
I will gladly recommend you for the future and if you need a recommendation please feel free to refer people to us.
Charmaine Mill

Cake
I am finally connected again and would just like to say from our side, thank you for the most beautiful delicious cake!!!
It was a stunner! Not one little piece went to waste. Absolutely beautiful!
Mr. & Mrs. Healy

Catered Wedding
Just a little note to say thank you for all your effort and help in planning our wedding menu.
We really appreciate all your help, and everyone raved about the food, but that was to be expected.
The snacks after the service was a huge hit, and I couldn't give the wedding cake away fast enough!
Everyone loved everything.

Catered Wedding
Millions of thank yous to you and your team for catering for the wedding!!
Words cannot express how delighted we were with your fantastic meal at Darren and Angie's wedding -
it was truly delicious.
and many many people commented on how fantastic it was,particularly the lamb - people kept talking about the lamb being the best they had ever eaten.
I especially want to thank you for catering for the different requests of guests who did not eat lamb or fish - that made a big difference. Your staff were impeccable and the meals were served without any hitches
Sue

Birthday Cake
I have never seen a birthday cake that got finished so quickly.
Apart from the stunning way you had decorated it, the taste was worth its weight in gold!!!! Absolutely stunning.............
Thank you for helping make my 50th the glorious occasion it was
Deirdre

Catered Event
Many, many thanks again, Jacqui, for the absolutely superb food we had on Sunday! Everybody was
absolutely bowled over by it, and couldn't stop raving. With the exception of ourselves and Mum and Dad
who live in Durban, the rest of the family are from Jhb and Cape Town, which is a pity... because I'm sure
your 'phone would already be ringing with requests from them!! You really did us proud: thank you so much.
Leigh Reynolds

Wedding Cake
Thank you so much for making and organising the beautiful 3 tier chocolate cake for Cara and Jacques
wedding of Friday 9 April at Colllisheen. We had so many positive comments on how lovely it looked
and how amazing it tasted. It really was outstanding in design and taste.
Val Smith

Catered Wedding
I just wanted to write to say thank you so much for the amazing food you provided at my wedding!
Everyone commented on how great the food was! I loved my meal and really felt that the service of
the waiters was impeccable. Everything from the cupcakes, canapés to the dessert was perfect.
Thank you for being part of making our day the most perfect day it could have been.
Janice Harris

Catered Wedding
We would just like to send you a HUGE HUGE 'Thank-You' for the most incredible food & service yesterday.
You honestly made our wedding day the most memorable experience. There was not one glitch, Chantal
was awesome & the staff's service was flawless. Your food was so beautifully presented and absolutely
delicious. Everyone was raving about each dish that was put in front of them and they honestly couldn't
believe how from the cocktail snacks right through to dessert, that not one bite could be faulted.
The wedding cake was the most gorgeous, decadent & scrumptious cake ever. We are so truly grateful for everything.
Craig & Kim

Wedding Cake
Just a note to say: Thank you VERY much for the absolute divine wedding cakes!!!
I wish I had some for desert for tonight!!!
Hanniki Hattingh

Catered Wedding
Id like to extend a HUGE thank you for all that you did in making our wedding day perfect.
Your food is absolutely divine, and I will definitely recommend your services to friends and family.
I actually think that the food was one of the biggest highlights of the evening; our guest had rave reviews.
Once again, thank you very much.