"Wow! Just wow! Monk's BBQ has the 80 on Saturday. My father's birthday party at Williams Gap (WG) Winery, and the event was better than we could imagine. Wendy, Monk's Catering Coordinator and Bridgette, WG's Manager has joined forces to deliver parties that made our guests compliment on our choice of venue and food. But it was not just about the calibre of the event room or the silence of the kitchen that was served... it was about the professionalism of the staff that both the Catererer and the winery provided. Staff: Both Paula and Nick from Monk worked seamlessly with Renee and Susan from Williams Gap to ensure that our guests were well fed and well cried. Paula and Nick's presentation and delivery (passing hors d'oeuvres) was about as efficient and professional as it gets. And the duo of Renee and Susan did an incredible task to keep our glasses full of WG's excellent wine. The Venue and management: Williams Gap Winery is one of the latest wineries from Loudoun, but her manager (Bridgette Smith) is not new in the industry. In fact, she strengthened her customer support skills in our minds (and hearts) on another winery in which she managed to do it. We were sad to see her vacation. When we found out that she took over the leadership position at Williams Gap, we couldn't wait where we were gone. We were not disappointed! The food: Monk 's BBQ is known in Loudoun County for one of the best bbq restaurants throughout the region. But what many of their satisfied males do not know is that they have a top notch deposit business that rivals other established caterers in our area. In fact, they became Best of Loudouns Top Cater of Loudoun Now. And now I know why! It begins with its catering coordinator Wendy Eversole. Apparently she was in business for many years before she went to Monks and is well versed in the culinary wishes and wishes of wedding, corporate and other private event clients. So, a first timer like me running through the process was cake on foot for them. She suggested I go with Hors d'Oeuvres, mushrooms filled by Spinat Bousin, caps and individual fruit bowls, to sautéed shrimp and an incredibly ornate cheese plate. Once again, their catering staff presented our delicious treats with the greatest professionalism. I know that this evaluation is quite lengthy, but we have shown the loyalty to the restaurants and wineries that took care of us in the past. And being creatures of habit, it was an exercise to leave our comfort zone by trying out a new winery and for our special event... Williams Gap and Monk really came through for us. You both get an A, double thumb up, and whatever you can think of either or both, for your next event."
