Washington’s Top Rated Local® Catering Company Award Winner: Simply Thyme Catering

Top Rated Local® is pleased to announce that Simply Thyme Catering is not only one of the top three catering companies in Washington, but one of the top 100 businesses in the state overall!

“Outstanding! Simply Thyme saved the day. Last minute, Tammy helped put together some food for a customer lunch. Not only was the food wonderful, but her staff also delivered and picked up the dishes. My customers were raving about the food ,and they really felt that we treated them well by having the event catered. I had an idea of what I wanted for the food, and they sure did deliver. I’m so grateful for Simply Thyme’s willingness to work with our short time frame and within our budget. Thank you so much.”

That’s just one of the many outstanding reviews Simply Thyme has received, making them a 2019 top Rated Local award winner with a 96.64 Rating Score™ and a 4.76 average star rating.

Not Your Average Catering Company

Tamara Leibfarth, the owner and executive chef of Simply Thyme Catering, took the time to speak with us about her business’ stellar online reputation.

When asked what it is that sets Simply Thyme apart from other catering companies in the area, Tamara pointed to their delicious food and dedication to service, saying, “Our food is the voice of our company, serving people places and causes. We are a woman-owned business that likes to serve the community.”

Tamara and her team have dedicated themselves to unparalleled quality. “Our mission is to serve good quality food with the NW flare using local products as much as possible,” she said. “I am conscientious of the earth and her resources. We forage local berries and edible plants. We are also always recycling, composting, and repurposing as many things as possible.”

Building Success Through Visibility

Tamara and her team know that marketing is an incredibly important part of any business’ success. In fact, when we asked what her secret to success is, she said, “I have a marketing team who does a lot of posting about our seasonal offerings, like Valentine cookies and Christmas dinners, and our involvement in the community. We love to post photos of the events we attend to show our food displays, people enjoying our food, and our staff enjoying the events we are involved in.”

Here’s Tamara’s advice to other businesses that are looking to boost their online reputation:

“Be consistent with your visibility and be consistent when connecting with friends and groups. Post often. The more your name gets shown, the more people will think about you when they need your services.”


Congratulations to the team at Simply Thyme Catering for being a 2019 Top Rated Local award winner, and thank you so much, Tamara, for taking the time to speak with us!

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