Whidbey Island wedding receptions and Fireseed Catering's Event Gardens are a favorite outdoor and indoor venue for ceremonies and receptions throughout the year. While our facility and hall are situated on the S end of pretty Whidbey Island in Washington state, we do travel all over the island delivering catering for off premise weddings as well as a huge array of other catered events.
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Set upon 10 pastoral acres on the south end of Whidbey Island, Fireseed Catering's Reception Hall & Gardens overlooks Maxwelton Valley and privately owned Miller Lake. Whether exchanging vows or celebrating one of life's other special occasions, you and your guests will discover Whidbey's peaceful nature and authentic charm.
Among the many reasons to have Fireseed cater your next event, the most compelling has to be the food. The company is owned and operated by two Culinary Institute of America (CIA) graduates whose experience and knowledge continues to lead them to new creative and flavorful ideas. We prioritize true farm to table, with many of the elements coming directly from our gardens.
The uniqueness of a Whidbey Island reception does not stop with the geography; it is also home to some of the most innovative and professional business people we have ever worked with. The following are some people we are proud to recommend. This list has been gathered from client recommendations and no payment is received for referrals.
Reviews (9)
Julie Schlageter
Dec 14, 2021
Beautiful venue, food was great. Staff very attentive. Highly disappointed that they did not have masks required as it is an indoor venue and there is a state mandate. I can see the bride and groom removing masks for vows and photos but less than one percent of the people there and NONE of the staff were masked. I would not go again under the circumstances. I am a Nurse, I've been masked out of my house for two years and being inside with all of those unmasked people was nerve wracking.
Rachel Forst Us
Nov 05, 2021
Dave and Dawn and the whole Fireseed team helped us bring our dream wedding to life. I can't imagine having worked with a more responsive, accommodating, and reassuring team when we had to delay our wedding by a year due to COVID. From coordinating rentals, vendors, and the day of run of show, Fireseed does an amazing job to make planning a wedding with them seamless and fun.
On our actual wedding day, they handled all of the details so all we had to do was enjoy our day. There are so many things that make Fireseed special, but here are a few things that really stand out: 1. The venue itself is STUNNING. The grounds are covered in flower and vegetable gardens. If you want to show off PNW beauty, this is your place. Our guests had so much fun exploring.
The barn where we held the reception is also gorgeous, and we really like that it had a separate lounge and bar area where our guests could sit and chat away from the dancing. I really cannot emphasize enough just how beautiful Fireseed is. 2. You will not find better food than at Fireseed. Dave and Dawn are professionally trained chefs, and everything from the passed hor d'oeuvres to pies were to die for.
Most of the produce is grown locally on site, so everything is super fresh. Do not miss out on the ice cream sandwiches! 3. The staff provided outstanding service. Our day of coordinator Anna was so on top of every detail and made us feel so special. They took all of the stress out of the day so that we could just enjoy ourselves and take it all in. 4. Dave and Dawn!
They are so easy and fun to work with. All of our vendors also love working with them and were very excited to be able to return for our wedding. They helped keep us organized and on track with planning and went out of their way accommodate last minute changes. We truly cannot thank them enough for helping us pull off a dream wedding we thought might never happen due to COVID. Fireseed is a truly special place, and we are now on a mission to convince all of our friends to get married there so we have an excuse to go back!
On our actual wedding day, they handled all of the details so all we had to do was enjoy our day. There are so many things that make Fireseed special, but here are a few things that really stand out: 1. The venue itself is STUNNING. The grounds are covered in flower and vegetable gardens. If you want to show off PNW beauty, this is your place. Our guests had so much fun exploring.
The barn where we held the reception is also gorgeous, and we really like that it had a separate lounge and bar area where our guests could sit and chat away from the dancing. I really cannot emphasize enough just how beautiful Fireseed is. 2. You will not find better food than at Fireseed. Dave and Dawn are professionally trained chefs, and everything from the passed hor d'oeuvres to pies were to die for.
Most of the produce is grown locally on site, so everything is super fresh. Do not miss out on the ice cream sandwiches! 3. The staff provided outstanding service. Our day of coordinator Anna was so on top of every detail and made us feel so special. They took all of the stress out of the day so that we could just enjoy ourselves and take it all in. 4. Dave and Dawn!
They are so easy and fun to work with. All of our vendors also love working with them and were very excited to be able to return for our wedding. They helped keep us organized and on track with planning and went out of their way accommodate last minute changes. We truly cannot thank them enough for helping us pull off a dream wedding we thought might never happen due to COVID. Fireseed is a truly special place, and we are now on a mission to convince all of our friends to get married there so we have an excuse to go back!
Emily Fletcher
Sep 20, 2021
WOW! This place and the atmosphere that Dave, Dawn, and their team create are truly special. If you're considering visiting, make the trip. If you're considering booking your wedding, do it now. In no particular order, here are the top 10 things I appreciated about Fireseed: 1. People: The team at Fireseed is incredible. We primarily communicated with Dave until our wedding day, when Dawn took over as the most effective day-of coordinator I've ever seen in action.
She was assisted by Anna, who was amazingly level-headed and efficient, and a great group of catering and bartending staff (Wendy took care of the head table and she was awesome!). 2. Preparation: Pouring rain? No worries, they have 150+ golf umbrellas, plus fancy umbrellas for the couple. No power for 14 hours before the wedding? They have two big generators. 3. Food: I am hoping I have friends get married at Fireseed just so I can go back as a guest to have their amazing food again.
We got countless compliments on the food, and it wasn't just lip service--it's genuinely delicious. 4. PNW vibes: As two born-and-bred Washingtonians, we wanted our guests to experience everything we love about the PNW. I can't imagine a place that does this better than Fireseed. 5. Thoughtful touches: As one example, the Fireseed team laid out two of each appetizer and two of each drink for us in the bridal suite for a private moment after the ceremony, and it was such a thoughtful touch that created a special moment of stillness for my wife and me. 6. Responsiveness: In the weeks leading up to our wedding, we were sending nearly daily emails with questions, and Dave always responded quickly and cheerfully with the perfect amount of information to answer our question and calm our nerves. 7.
Constant upgrades: Dave and Dawn are busy bees, and over the course of our long engagement and several postponements, we got to see several upgrades and additional features added to the Fireseed property, including a new patio and the addition of mini horses! If it wasn't clear already, they are not phoning it in--this place gets better by the year. 8. Grace during COVID: My wife and I had to postpone our wedding twice, and I know the Fireseed team was juggling many moving dates while forgoing a full year of revenue.
Despite this, they graciously moved our date from 2020 to 2021 and then later in 2021 with no additional deposits needed, and they kept us updated on COVID protocols and requirements throughout the pandemic. I can only imagine their stress, and yet they never let that affect their interactions with couples. 9. Flawless execution: Everything went SO well. Like, shockingly well despite a power outage the night before, rain, and a pivot to an indoor ceremony.
This was a testament to Fireseed. I never felt stressed once the wedding was underway because I knew we were in such capable hands. 10. Coordination: I loved having the rentals from CORT coordinated by Dave, as well as the catering in the same hands as the venue. It removed a layer of coordination from my task list, which was hugely helpful during wedding planning.
She was assisted by Anna, who was amazingly level-headed and efficient, and a great group of catering and bartending staff (Wendy took care of the head table and she was awesome!). 2. Preparation: Pouring rain? No worries, they have 150+ golf umbrellas, plus fancy umbrellas for the couple. No power for 14 hours before the wedding? They have two big generators. 3. Food: I am hoping I have friends get married at Fireseed just so I can go back as a guest to have their amazing food again.
We got countless compliments on the food, and it wasn't just lip service--it's genuinely delicious. 4. PNW vibes: As two born-and-bred Washingtonians, we wanted our guests to experience everything we love about the PNW. I can't imagine a place that does this better than Fireseed. 5. Thoughtful touches: As one example, the Fireseed team laid out two of each appetizer and two of each drink for us in the bridal suite for a private moment after the ceremony, and it was such a thoughtful touch that created a special moment of stillness for my wife and me. 6. Responsiveness: In the weeks leading up to our wedding, we were sending nearly daily emails with questions, and Dave always responded quickly and cheerfully with the perfect amount of information to answer our question and calm our nerves. 7.
Constant upgrades: Dave and Dawn are busy bees, and over the course of our long engagement and several postponements, we got to see several upgrades and additional features added to the Fireseed property, including a new patio and the addition of mini horses! If it wasn't clear already, they are not phoning it in--this place gets better by the year. 8. Grace during COVID: My wife and I had to postpone our wedding twice, and I know the Fireseed team was juggling many moving dates while forgoing a full year of revenue.
Despite this, they graciously moved our date from 2020 to 2021 and then later in 2021 with no additional deposits needed, and they kept us updated on COVID protocols and requirements throughout the pandemic. I can only imagine their stress, and yet they never let that affect their interactions with couples. 9. Flawless execution: Everything went SO well. Like, shockingly well despite a power outage the night before, rain, and a pivot to an indoor ceremony.
This was a testament to Fireseed. I never felt stressed once the wedding was underway because I knew we were in such capable hands. 10. Coordination: I loved having the rentals from CORT coordinated by Dave, as well as the catering in the same hands as the venue. It removed a layer of coordination from my task list, which was hugely helpful during wedding planning.
Trisha Minnihan
Sep 10, 2021
Dave and Dawn Noble were there EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! If I had any question, it was always answered kindly and quickly. The overall atmosphere of this spectacular venue was absolutely magical. The day of my wedding, I had no stress or last minute thoughts in the back of my mind. Dawn and Anna were amazing coordinators and got us all to where we needed to be, gracefully.
The food! If Dave ever suggests fried chicken and you're hesitant. just do it! It was heavenly, along with the rest of our menu of course. The grounds are beautiful too. I truly cannot give this venue enough stars to show all my appreciation. Absolutely one of a kind!
The food! If Dave ever suggests fried chicken and you're hesitant. just do it! It was heavenly, along with the rest of our menu of course. The grounds are beautiful too. I truly cannot give this venue enough stars to show all my appreciation. Absolutely one of a kind!
Adrien Craven
Jun 28, 2020
I've worked as a photographer at Fireseed Catering and it's one of my favorite Northwest Washington wedding venues! The spectacular gardens are maintained beautifully, and the grounds offer innumerable gorgeous locations for romantic and bridal party photos. The catering is incredible, and the staff are a delight to work with.
Kyle Goldie
Jun 14, 2020
As a wedding photographer who commonly works on Whidbey Island and around the San Juan Islands, I have seen and experienced a lot of wedding venue operations. And Fireseed Catering. I want to thank you and your staff for a truly awesome day. Everything was impeccable, everybody was super supportive, questions were answered throughout the day for everybody, . and everything was just truly remarkable.
I don't write reviews often, but I wanted to express my gratitude for being super helpful and on top of everything. It's all a team effort, and working with the crew at Fireseed helped everything go smoothly. You guys rock. - Kyle Goldie, Luma Weddings
I don't write reviews often, but I wanted to express my gratitude for being super helpful and on top of everything. It's all a team effort, and working with the crew at Fireseed helped everything go smoothly. You guys rock. - Kyle Goldie, Luma Weddings
Arthur Hosfeldt
Jan 02, 2020
Bear in mind I was just a guest and can only comment on what I saw. The staff is highly attentive and the food is delicious. They aren't kidding when they say they grow all their veggies on site. I cannot recommend them enough with my third party experience. Thank you Fireseed! That was the smoothest running wedding I have ever been to.
Sarah Jensen
Nov 26, 2018
My husband and I had our wedding at Fireseed in September 2018. We searched the entirety of Whidbey Island for the perfect venue and could not have been more thrilled our experience at Fireseed. The grounds are immaculate and the coordination throughout the year as well as the day-of was absolutely flawless. Not to mention the incredible food and cake!
Many of our guests proclaimed that our menu was the best wedding meal they have ever had. We would 100% recommend Dave & Dawn at Fireseed. Photos compliments Kristen Marie Parker.
Many of our guests proclaimed that our menu was the best wedding meal they have ever had. We would 100% recommend Dave & Dawn at Fireseed. Photos compliments Kristen Marie Parker.
Lisa Yang
Dec 24, 2017
The most beautiful location for a wedding you could ever ask for! Dave and Dawn were amazing to work with, they were so patient and willing to accommodate us. We had our tea ceremony and wedding at Fireseed. The views were breathtaking, and the garden was just unbelievable! FOOD: The food and desserts were all our guests would talk about! Everything was crafted with such care.
We were lucky enough to be able to eat produce that they grew in their own garden as well. SERVICE: David was so fast at communicating with us and our wedding planner. Because he was so quick to respond, I felt at ease knowing that nothing would slip through the cracks. The staff on the night of the wedding were great as well, super friendly! I am so honored to have had our wedding at Fireseed. Thank you again, Dave and Dawn!
We were lucky enough to be able to eat produce that they grew in their own garden as well. SERVICE: David was so fast at communicating with us and our wedding planner. Because he was so quick to respond, I felt at ease knowing that nothing would slip through the cracks. The staff on the night of the wedding were great as well, super friendly! I am so honored to have had our wedding at Fireseed. Thank you again, Dave and Dawn!
