TESTIMONIALS

“Soon after Juels began to cook for us, it became evident that she was very talented and capable of accomplishing a great deal more than the typical responsibilities of preparing a basic meal. In addition to her affable personality and easy-going attitude, Juels has a flair for putting ingredients together to come up with a tasty new recipe or an interesting modern twist on an old one, all while taking into consideration our family’s unique, individual dietary needs. Clean, organic foods are her specialty; always incorporating freshly grown vegetables, fruits & herbs from her garden. It goes without saying that each and every meal is made with care using the finest ingredients. Juels has worked exceptionally well when thrown last-minute curve balls or tight deadlines, and is a gifted multi-tasker. Two talents that are absolutely necessary for a successful personal chef.”

~ Christine Taylor Stiller, Red Hour Productions

“People are still telling us that the food at our wedding was some of the best food they've ever had - not just "the best wedding food", the best food, period (especially that pesto!). Juels was so flexible and kind during the planning process, and she takes such care to incorporate what's local and fresh into her menus. We felt that the meal represented not just us, but the San Juan Islands. It was a beautiful experience from start to finish. Hiring Salmonberry was one of the best decisions we made for our entire wedding weekend.”

~ Lily D.

“Juels and her team at Salmonberry Catering did an incredible job with the food for our women's wellness retreat. The fresh, healthy, farm-to-table meals were not only delicious but truly elevated the experience. Juels is a joy to work with, and I highly recommend her for any wedding, retreat, or event!”

~ Robyn B.

“Juels and the entire Salmonberry team made our foodie wedding dreams come true. Every single thing they made, from wood fired oven sourdough pizza to family style dinner for 120, to the most elaborate morning brunches and late night dance floor treats, were truly spectacular.

We had dozens of guests tell us this was the best food that they had ever had at a wedding, ever. And we agree.

Everything was not only wildly delicious, but gorgeous in its presentation, super locally sourced and seasonal, and crafted with care. And the Salmonberry team took such good care of all our allergies (a rarity!).

Everyone left with full and happy tummies.”

~ Olivia + Danielle

“Wow.  What an amazing celebration we had for Kylie and Tim’s wedding.  The meals that you created that day, from lunch at the Inn, to appetizers, to the beautiful reception dinner, were incredible, and so beyond delicious!  Everyone we’ve talked with since that weekend cannot stop talking about how beautiful, and delicious the food was!  We could all feel the care and love that went into creating it!

Thank you for being a part of making it such a special day for Kylie and Tim, and for all the hard work that went into creating and executing all the food service!  We are so grateful for you.”

~ C. Arrowsmith

“Thank you so much for catering for our knitting/spinning retreat! I really appreciate the care and thought you put into each dish.

The food was absolutely delicious! Every bite felt nourishing, satisfying, and energizing. It’s rare to find catering that not only tastes amazing but also leaves you feeling genuinely good, not weighed down. Everything was fresh, vibrant, and thoughtfully prepared.

Can't wait until next time!”

~ Yoyo

From the Lakedale retreat March 2026

“The food at our spinning retreat was fantastic. Fresh ingredients and wonderful flavors (I had seconds many times!)”

~ Roxanne Richardson

Lakedale Spinning Retreat 2026

“We hired Salmonberry Catering for a PeaceHealth Foundation reception of approximately 40 guests in June 2025 on San Juan Island, and they were absolutely incredible. Juels and her team were delightful to work with from the start. They provided both savory and sweet food that was not only delicious but also beautiful in presentation.

What impressed me most was how seamlessly they partnered with me on event logistics and worked directly with the venue, making the entire process stress-free. The service was impeccable, and I highly recommend them for any event on the island!”

~ Renee Reynolds, Peace Island Health

“I wanted to say the biggest thank you for everything. You were, and are, absolutely phenomenal and I honestly wish I'd had more time to chat with you over the weekend because I also just think you are a wonderful person.

We have had many catch-ups with people since the wedding and without fail EVERYONE comments on how amazing the food was. I work in event planning and I can tell you that is never the feedback we get for events Guests have gone out of their way to comment on how good the pizza, salads, salmon, pesto sauce(!), mushrooms, chicken, crumble, and charcuterie spreads were. We have even had a few people say that of all the weddings they have been to, this was hands down the best food they've had. So congrats to you and your team for making the freshest, yummiest spread imaginable. We appreciate everything you did for us, from the many prep calls, to working within our budget, to navigating around everyone moving everywhere at SWF. You and your staff were so kind and professional and we cannot thank you enough.

I also personally wanted to thank you for the beautiful earrings and the loaf of bread you sent us home with. What a thoughtful, kind gesture. I have been wearing those earrings everywhere and get all sorts of compliments :) And then I get to tell people that you gave them to me and share how wonderful your company is! Also, that bread was so helpful for us on the way home… We devoured it.”

~ Claire Arrowsmith, 2025 SWF Bride

“Juels and her team at Salmonberry were fantastic and we could not recommend them enough! From the first day we met Juels for our tasting and throughout the wedding weekend, we knew we could trust her to bring our wedding catering vision to life! She created beautiful dishes that matched our vibe perfectly and used the freshest ingredients. Our guests continue to rave about how delicious the food was. She was flexible with what we wanted and was communicative. You can’t go wrong with Juels and Salmonberry!”

~ Sarah & Nic, 2023 Bride and Groom

“We hired the Salmonberry team for our wedding weekend, and they were thoughtful and amazing in every way. Juels provided us with so many delicious menu options from the start, and managed to incorporate items that were in season and sourced locally to serve to our guests. Everything from the pizza night to the charcuterie spread to our dinner buffet was beyond delicious and beautifully presented.

I am so impressed that they were able to serve perfectly cooked salmon to over 100 people! Not an easy feat. The number one thing our guests continue to talk about was how good the food was at our wedding. Most importantly, I felt like we were in good hands, and we could sit back and enjoy ourselves while Juels and her team made some magic happen. I would hire them again in a heartbeat.”

~ Maggie, 2023 Bride

“Juels and the Salmonberry Catering team were the best decision we made when planning our wedding on San Juan this summer. She was professional, flexible, kind, responsive, and a pleasure to have over our weekend, start to finish. Not only were the menu options and food incredible, but she also went above and beyond, connecting us with other recommendations on the island, including bakeries, florist, and babysitters for a few families coming from out of town…. She was an invaluable resource for our destination wedding - she was available, patient, gracious, and worked her a** off to ensure we were taken care of - even when the power went out! Thank you, Juels! When we look back, you are by far our MVP that made our wedding great.”

~ Anne-Lise H., 2022 Bride

“Dear Juels,

Thank you so much for a beautiful and delicious wedding. People haven't stopped talking about how good the food was, from the oysters to the late-night sandwiches. Even though we didn't get to try ‘everything,’ it definitely speaks volumes that there was not a morsel of leftover food on Sunday morning. It was such a joy to work with you; you are such a gift, from your food knowledge to your creative decorations, it is so clear that you love food and flavors and want other people to share in that love. Everything looked incredibly beautiful and was so well integrated into the setting, it fit perfectly into our wild wedding. I know that the idea of putting on a 90-person wedding on a semi-remote island was daunting and absolutely nuts, but you were so willing and open and embraced the challenge with excitement (and a little terror, as we all did). Thank you, truly, from the bottom of our hearts.”

~ Saraevelyn Lowitz and Nate Mayer, 2022 Bride and Groom

“Juels did an absolutely amazing job at our out-of-the-way, very hard to plan, very, very, very hard to cater wedding. Juels and her team were extremely flexible, easy-going, and served a meal that was extremely delicious. We couldn’t imagine working with a better caterer.”

~ Nate Mayer, 2022 Groom

“Juels was so easy to work with and flexible. And day of our small wedding she executed flawlessly. Our ‘casual lunch’ was beautifully put together and took into consideration a multitude of dietary restrictions. Salads, sandwiches, boards, and more - it all exceeded our expectations - both in variety and flavor, and in presentation! Thank you!”

~ Annie Cheng, The Table Less Traveled, 2022 Bride

“Salmonberry Catering stepped up for our relatively short-notice elopement picnic to provide us with a meal that was beyond our wildest expectations! Everything was of the highest quality, so delicious, and absolutely gorgeous. Our friends are still raving, and we felt that the food and her recommendations of other resources on the island helped to make our day the magical moment that it was.”

~ Adrian Hughes, May 2022 Bride

“Juels and her staff were all absolutely incredible. Juels is a joy to work with and listened to every single detail (and read all my google docs) to help create the exact menu and experience I was looking for. Her ingredients are fresh and the time and detail she puts into the presentation is beautiful. Creating menus that are dietary-restriction-friendly is a breeze because of the quality of food and type of menus she creates.

Not only did she provide the food for our reception and dinner, she made sure the bridal parties had snacks/appetizers while getting ready, and delivered fresh green juice in the morning (absolutely delicious). She delivered above my expectations and didn’t miss a beat in making my wedding seamless and fun.”

~ Kayla Tiscornia, September 2021 Bride

“We can’t thank you enough for working with us through a challenging year and coming through with a dream menu for both nights of our love party! The food and your team’s service was outstanding. Everyone was so impressed by the ingredients you used and the variety of options that accommodated all the different dietary restrictions. We appreciate your can-do attitude and flexibility throughout the planning process. We hope to eat your food in the future!”

~ Cori Rosenburg, June 2021 Bride

“We can’t thank you enough for working with us through a challenging year and coming through with a dream menu for both nights of our love party! The food and your team’s service was outstanding. Everyone was so impressed by the ingredients you used and the variety of options that accommodated all the different dietary restrictions. We appreciate your can-do attitude and flexibility throughout the planning process. We hope to eat your food in the future!”

~ Cori Rosenburg, June 2021 Bride

“They think outside the box and work to accommodate any dietary restrictions. They truly understand food and how it nourishes the body from the inside out. Every meal feels like a wholesome gift to my body and mind.”

~ Sharalyn Lehman Pilates Instructor, Movement Specialist and creator of BARE BARS

“We are so happy to have chosen Salmonberry catering for our San Juan Island wedding! They created delicious food that our guests raved about. From beautifully presented appetizers to the gorgeous wild salmon main course, not to mention freshly baked bread and fresh salad made with locally grown produce we couldn’t have been happier with the feast they skillfully provided. They even went the extra mile and provided a special vegan entrée for our vegan guests. They worked with us to personalize our menu and sourced as much local produce as possible, which was important to us! In addition, we felt they had extremely reasonable pricing and excellent service. We would highly recommend them for any event.”

~ Kelsea Peterman, DO, Summer 2019 Bride

“I had some of the best food of my life on the days I was fed by Salmonberry Catering. Each ingredient was earth fresh, each dish was infused with tender preparation. I felt my body thanking me with every bite, while my mouth celebrated a depth and dance of flavor I could not get enough of.”

~ Yan Palmer, Artist-Educator- Photographer