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What our clients are saying

Food for Thought Catering is an incredible company. From start to finish, Bader and his team helped us craft the perfect evening, and the food was outstanding. The passed hors d’oeuvres were amazing (elk skewers & bison meatballs!!), the meal was all-around delicious (served buffet, very professional). The staff was incredible and very personable.

– Holly Fussell

Bader’s team’s attention to detail in presentation, timing, in addition to an elevated culinary experience was second to none. We could not have been happier with the outcome of the cuisine and the entire FFT staff working so well together with our guests and vendors.  The small details positively surprised us throughout the experience. The staff’s attention to my wife’s and I’s needs, as well as our guests, made us feel like more than a client but a valued member of the FFT business. I hope that in the future, as my wife and I find opportunities to celebrate, we can include FFT in our plans.

– Austin Rosenthal

Bader could not have been more gracious in working to plan our family’s trip to Big Sky. The menus were thoughtful, locally sourced and responsive to the needs of our group. I would highly recommend Food for Thought and their extensive offering of services for your next catered event.

– Travis Brew

Thank you so very much for helping to make our Business After Hours Event such a success. The food was absolutely wonderful as always and it was a true pleasure working with you. I will be recommending you to everyone!

– Stockman Bank

We want to thank you for the most heartfelt, most delicious, and most amazing wedding Hors D’oeuvres EVER!!! Wow! Our guests were in bliss, and of course, the bride and groom were in love with the brilliant dishes. FFT did an amazing job and it was such a pleasure to meet Bader and his staff! Thank you for working with us and creating these beautiful dishes and helping on our big day and being absolutely awesome. Thank you!

– Sterling Wedding

Booking FFT quite literally MADE our wedding, and we are incredibly happy for booking & trusting them with our vision!!! Our family style dinner was a top-complimented element of our night, thanks to FFT’s commitment to local/organic, DELICIOUS, perfectly-plated and presented food and non-stop service. Bader and his team really listened to my vision for having sophisticated yet soul-warming food, craft cocktails, and a high level of service for a seamless guests experience – all of which FFT over-delivered on, making it feel 5-star. I’m talking no lines at the bar, everyone well fed and attended to through the many hours of our event. Bader and his staff even went the extra mile of hand-delivering drinks to the bridal party, saving late-night to-go plates for bride and groom, and so much more. As someone who planned their own wedding, I needed lots of pro-level guidance, and Bader and his team at FFT were there every step of the way. I would highly recommend you book FFT for your event before they get busy, as they are in demand for a good reason!

– Kayla Troike

We just had a debriefing meeting about our time in Bozeman, and there were great accolades for both Food For Thought’s delicious food spread as well as the great customer service. Thank you for your professionalism, amazing food, and making our event a hit.

– Word Inc.

I just want to tell you how absolutely wonderful your spread was at my dad’s memorial service. The ingredients were such great quality, the fruit plate was absolutely gorgeous, fresh and flavorful, your hummus and dips were delicious, the overall presentation was beautiful and I couldn’t be happier. At the risk of sounding like a city snob, I honestly didn’t think I’d be able to get great quality like that in Bozeman and would be lucky to get it at home in Seattle.

– Cody

Not only was Bader the nicest and easiest man to work with, his skills of organization and perfectionism were priceless! We honestly could not have done this large wedding without him!!! And the food!!! Our guests were delighted by the both unusual but comforting blend of flavors. The compliments continue to come in!! Badar’s team was fast, professional, and excellent! I can’t say enough! Food for Thought is worth every penny spent!

– Terri Richard

We had a wonderful experience with Food for Thought Catering for our all-company offsite lunch. Bader was responsive, easy to work with, and incredibly accommodating of several dietary intolerances. The food was absolutely delicious, delivered right on time, and everything went off without a hitch. Highly recommend!

– Renee Storm

Food for Thought did an amazing job! All food was delicious and served to perfection. All staff members treated our guests with such class and elegance. Our guests raved about all food served!! I would highly recommend Food for Thought and will definitely use them for our next event!!

– Mary Lynn Smith

Food for Thought provided the most creative, delicious and beautiful spread for my daughter’s bridal shower. I could not have been happier and so appreciated the professionalism and customer service as we worked together to develop the menu and budget. I cannot overstate this recommendation!

– Maddy Pope

The food was delicious! Every dish really was. They were so easy to work with, made our ski trip with a big group that much better.

– Ilyssa Norda

Bader and the Food for Thought team were so amazing! We had an event with lots of heavy app and a bartender. They executed everything to a tee! I love the message Bader and his team have with no waste and giving any left over food to shelters. It makes the experience so fulfilling, while also having lot of fun! Do not hesitate to hire Food for Thought for your next event!

– Eliza Savage

100000/10!!! Bader with Food for Thought was truly one of the MVPs of our wedding weekend. From the moment we started planning, he went above and beyond—thoughtful, creative, and worked seamlessly with our team, which is exactly what every bride needs.

Thursday before the wedding, he kicked things off by catering our welcome party for 200 with a light dinner and the most delicious passed hors d’oeuvres. The highlight may have been his signature custom ranch waters—he took our personalized Topo Chico bottles, refilled them with his homemade ranch water recipe. It was such a memorable touch and idea that I had and he took it and made it happen. He also crafted a custom drink from a menu I love so much, using his own housemade recipe as well — every detail was intentional, fresh, and elevated!

The next day, he seamlessly delivered packed lunches for 25 guys heading out to fly fish on the river. The food was fresh and the guys loved it — delivered very early 45 minutes from his office after the large gathering the night before.

Then for the wedding day — that morning, he dropped off the most beautiful spread for the girls getting ready: sandwiches, wraps, cheeses, fruit — all fresh, artfully displayed, and with zero disruption. It was everything we needed without us having to lift a finger.

And then, the main event. Bader handled food and bar for our 350-person wedding and completely NAILED it. He started the evening by lining the entracne with servers offering lemonade, water, and champagne as they headed to be seated for the ceremony. Signature cocktails with edible flowers, incredible passed apps, a well-staffed bar, and a seamless dinner service that felt effortless and looked stunning. I mean stunning. The service was above and beyond. One of my most favorite things about Bader is that in the midst of the chaos he took the time to bring me one of each passed apps and each of the specialty cocktails to try while I was in the bridal suite getting ready for the reception during cocktail hour — super special and personal. We had a spicy reposado marg, a huckleberry mule, and an old fashion that were made again with his homemade favorings. Not to even mention how everyone raved over the food. It was served on time so it was hot and delicious!

Every single item was homemade, thoughtfully crafted, and delicious. He took every request and made it happen!! Bader doesn’t just cater — he creates an experience. I cannot recommend Food for Thought enough. He made our weekend unforgettable.

– Katie Losee

Bader was amazing from the first time reaching out- from the beginning it was clear he valued his customers and the overall experience from start to finish. He made sure all details were taken care of and thoroughly thought through. There were many things I would’ve never thought about or planned for- Bader was more than a caterer, he was a second wedding coordinator for us!

The food was exceptional! Coming from a culinary background and being raised in a family processing/ catering company this was something my family and I highly valued. The ingredients were for the most part local and fresh, another aspect we highly valued and appreciated.

The wedding day went smooth as can be. Our guests were extremely grateful and impressed at the charcuterie table and passed bites to start with and even more so for the main course. The presentation was beautiful and very professional. Desserts were delicious- everything was more amazing than we could’ve ever imagined.

If you are looking for a smooth, non-stressful, and perfect experience- Food For Thought is a must. From the communication, planning, tasting, presentation, and execution, we had the best experience imaginable.

Everything was so good my friend getting married next year is choosing to proceed with Food For Thought as well!

Well done to Bader and his wonderful team!!!

– Sophia Springman

Excellent luncheon! Bader and his team did a wonderful job at our two day conference! I highly recommend them! Top-notch service, delicious & beautiful food display, super clear and easy process and communication! Well done! We highly recommend food for thought catering for large corporation events.

– Ben Meyer

We used Food For Thought for a private dinner for a family gathering (ages 6-70) and couldn’t be happier – it was as perfect as it gets. Bader was great to communicate with in the planning phase and I can’t say enough about Chef Amber. Our entire menu was fantastic and she provided excellent service – it was impressive! Thank you.

– Jenny A

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