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Fat Freddy's Catering

Caterer · Peoria, AZ · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#14 of 121 caterersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 89%
4.9 ★★★★★ 431 Google reviews · 24 photos
97%five-star reviews
4.97★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
59%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Fat Freddy's Catering at a glance

Google reviewers rate Fat Freddy's Catering 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 431 reviews, with the owner responding to 59% of them. Customers frequently praise the punctual delivery, clear communication, reasonable pricing, and high-quality food for various events. However, some low-star reviews criticize inconsistent food quality compared to tastings and describe unsafe driving behavior by company vehicles.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 431 reviews (97% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 431 Google reviews (387 with written comments, 36 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 59% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 30, 2026.
  • Service: Caterer serving Peoria, Arizona.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other caterers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction95Reliability93Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 95 (median 87)Reliability: 93 (median 87)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 95)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 35)
Fat Freddy's CateringCaterers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Fat Freddy's Catering: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Fat Freddy's Catering: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Fat Freddy's Catering: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fat Freddy's Catering: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Fat Freddy's Catering: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fat Freddy's Catering: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 35.A
100

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Star ratings

431 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars41797%
  • 4 stars92%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star41%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 387 written reviews

  • Praise60499%
  • Complaints51%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude15125%
  • Would recommend13923%
  • Speed & response11419%
  • Quality & results10417%
  • Communication559%
  • Price & value335%
  • Honesty & trust132%

What customers talk about

We read 387 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Their staff was professional, friendly and worked with other vendors to make our event a success.”
  • “Absolutely no issues and we highly recommend for any type of event.”
  • “We had the food dropped off and they were very well prepared with all contingencies and on time as promised.”
    “A little delayed review but Fat Freddy’s catered my wedding in May and they were amazing!”
  • “Rachel and her team at Fat Freddy's catering did a fantastic job with our event.”
    “I’m sure the food is great but if you’re going to drive horrible, break checking people in the HOV lane and speeding up to 100mph to cut people off, d…”
  • “Food was great, easy to work with and plan, arrived with plenty of time and got it all set up for our event.”
  • “We held a dinner party for about 60 people and the pricing/options were more than reasonable for the quality of food and service they provided.”
  • “We appreciate having a dependable team we can count on, and we’d gladly recommend Fat Freddy’s to anyone looking for catering for meetings or events a…”

People customers mention

  • Dan 19 reviews
  • Freddys 14 reviews
  • Phoenix 9 reviews
  • Kelly 8 reviews
  • Kandyce 8 reviews
  • Jessica 8 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Madison16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a day ago★★★★★

Food was great, easy to work with and plan, arrived with plenty of time and got it all set up for our event. Was a great experience!

Dietrich1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

From the 1st call reaching Kelly Knew I found the perfect catering company for our event Menu discussions - set up - pricing all up front👍 Servers Michelle & Brandon excellent with set up & so organized 👍Our guests loved them The food was delish - desserts - all guests loved 😘 Clean up - packing leftovers - was…

Melissa7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

Fat Freddy’s food and service for our wedding was exceptional. Their staff was professional, friendly and worked with other vendors to make our event a success. Our guests raved about the food and the portions. We look forward to having them at a future celebration!

Brett3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

We had a Halloween party and received rave reviews from our guests. Brisket, Dijon Chicken and the individual scallop potatoes were the huge hit. Quality and quantity were above our expectations. We had the food dropped off and they were very well prepared with all contingencies and on time as promised.…

Stephanie4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

I used Fat Freddy's for an event at work and the food was incredible. They are very communicative and were right on time. Highly recommend!

Melissa8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Fat Freddy's was amazing! Kelly was super helpful and responsive during the planning process. We held a dinner party for about 60 people and the pricing/options were more than reasonable for the quality of food and service they provided. We did full service where they brought the food, set up, and cleared plates as…

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 431 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Madison Laurence16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Madison has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Food was great, easy to work with and plan, arrived with plenty of time and got it all set up for our event. Was a great experience!

Dietrich Fiduccia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dietrich has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

From the 1st call reaching Kelly Knew I found the perfect catering company for our event Menu discussions - set up - pricing all up front👍 Servers Michelle & Brandon excellent with set up & so organized 👍Our guests loved them The food was delish - desserts - all guests loved 😘 Clean up - packing leftovers - was a beautiful day all around Would highly recommend Fat Freddy’s Catering

Melissa Moreno7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fat Freddy’s food and service for our wedding was exceptional. Their staff was professional, friendly and worked with other vendors to make our event a success. Our guests raved about the food and the portions. We look forward to having them at a future celebration!

Brett Hindi3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brett has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a Halloween party and received rave reviews from our guests. Brisket, Dijon Chicken and the individual scallop potatoes were the huge hit. Quality and quantity were above our expectations. We had the food dropped off and they were very well prepared with all contingencies and on time as promised. Absolutely no issues and we highly recommend for any type of event.

Stephanie Flanagan4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephanie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I used Fat Freddy's for an event at work and the food was incredible. They are very communicative and were right on time. Highly recommend!

Melissa Tuanaki8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fat Freddy's was amazing! Kelly was super helpful and responsive during the planning process. We held a dinner party for about 60 people and the pricing/options were more than reasonable for the quality of food and service they provided. We did full service where they brought the food, set up, and cleared plates as people were finishing up. The crew on site were so helpful and kind. The food was also a hit with our group. We had a prime rib carving station which was worth every penny and then some! We also had a couple of guests that had dietary restrictions and the catering team handled that with such care. We will absolutely be using Fat Freddy's again in the future!

Susan AtkinsonLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Rachel and her team at Fat Freddy's catering did a fantastic job with our event. The food was delicious and they were so organized getting everything set up. We have used them for 3 years and will continue to use them for our events.

Laura Byrne6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The food was fantastic and the service outstanding!

Phillip Meyers5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Phillip has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Very easy communication planning the menu. Service was prompt and efficient. Very friendly; and extremely competent. Food was plentiful, presented in a beautiful manner, and ABSOLUTELY delicious. 5 star; in every category.

TransactAlbany1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews TransactAlbany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent food!!!! The staff and delivery people go above and beyond to make sure all your needs are taken care of.

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