I'm planning a birthday party for my mom and she lives in another state. So I'm using a caterer that lives near her and banking on them doing a good job.
Oh wow.. are you going there to surprise her
Yes, I'm really excited about that and we're having family from all over coming in.  Its her 60th.  Its just weird having someone make food for it that I can't taste beforehand.  They get good reviews though.
well don't worry too much ... the food isnt the most important thing and I am sure it will at least be satisfactory.  Focus on the family