Bummed by our first Graze Craze order. We ordered the Classic Picnic Box, which is a meal for two or a snack for four.
The Good: 1.The tray itself was beautifully presented/arranged. Same-day online ordering and pickup were super convenient. There are several dips/spreads included with the tray - jam, honey, hummus, and your choice of a few others. The produce was plentiful and all ripe and fresh! If you’re looking for something for a Corporate event etc, this would be a lovely and convenient choice.
The Bad: THE CHEESE. It was basic packaged sandwich cheese slices (ie Sargento brand) of grocery store cheeses like flavorless Swiss, cheddar, and cheddar jack... They didn’t even cut the cheese off of a block… There was also soooo little of it, like maybe 4-5 total sandwich slices that had each been quartered. If you’ve been in Bentonville for a while, you remember our beloved Sweet Freedom Cheese in 8th Street Market. They had the BEST charcuterie and grazing boxing, and were experts in cheese pairings, always sliced their cheese, meats, and breads for all orders. Specialty cheeses from different regions of the world - truly incredible. In fairness, I should have zoomed in much closer to inspect the provided photos on the website, because the sliced sandwich cheese is exactly what’s displayed in all of the photos, so no false advertising by any means. Just a disappointment if you have expectations of a professional cheese and meat board - this is not that. The meat… while much more plentiful than the sandwich cheese slices, the meat was still a letdown. Quality was also clearly pre-sliced pre-packaged basics from the grocery store. The price… our grazing plate for 2 was $75 plus tax and tip. Food is super expensive right now so I wasn’t expecting cheap, but the price and quality are totally out of whack. Go take your $75 to Fresh Market or Whole Foods where there’s a great cheese case and ask for their staff to recommend some favs, or splurge on a cheese plate from Bar...
Read moreThey had reached out to me sometime ago about potentially helping with a local non-profit. I held onto their number and when I needed a charcuterie board for a bridal suite, I reached out to them. They were so helpful and the boards were not only beautiful but so good. They had suggested they were going to add an extra sauce in and had forgotten. Since this wasn’t part of the expectation in my purchase I really didn’t think anything of it. However, the day of the wedding they called and said they were headed over WITH THE SAUCE!!! I was so impressed that they went to great lengths to follow through on a promise. Everything was fabulous and a huge hit. I would use them again! They are sweet, kind, and trustworthy in addition to providing a...
Read moreDo not sleep on graze craze in Bentonville! These are your people, make them your go-to caterer for snack boards, charcuterie, grab & go boxes, special occasions, all of it. The detailed level of planning, the quality of the ingredients, the deliciousness of the items, the polished aesthetic, all of this will add to anything you are doing. Alicia and Lionel were truly a dream to work with, it was such a relief to know I could relax and count on them to deliver exactly what they promised and then some! I cannot recommend these folks enough. They are out here giving the people what they want! Look at your calendar right now and find an event to call them for. Thank you Graze Craze...
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