We had Chef Bob cater our wedding! He was so helpful and worked with us every step of the way. He…read moreconsidered all aspects, budget, service, quality and planning. His team served an amazing meal and cocktail hour we heard from many that it was the best food at a wedding! The tastings and other services were also fantastic! Could not recommend enough!

Chef Bob and his team did an outstanding job catering our son's wedding reception this past May!…read more From the grilled sliders and pot sticker appetizers to the array of pastas and antipasto - our guests were delighted with the choices and quality of the food! Thank you team for helping to make this event delicious, worry free and so memorable.

Thank you Bays Catering for providing a wonderful Caribbean menu for my birthday! All of my guests…read moreenjoyed the food (especially the curried chicken and the macaroni pie), and it was easy to work with you guys to plan the menu and get the food delivered. It was a great end-to-end experience.

Anne is the best! Very easy to work with and food is delicious!…read moreWas wonderful to be able to just enjoy our guests the night of the event and not have to worry about anything else. Biggest compliment-our mostly Italian family loved the meatballs! So good!!! Highly recommend!

Ann and her crew at House Calls Catering came recommended to us for our 25th Anniversary party…read more My husband & I hosted it ourselves at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wakefield & the function manager there said we'd be happy with them & he was so very right. Ann was easy to work with, delivered on everything she promised. The food was hot & delicious in a plentiful buffet for our over 100 guests. She was like an old friend by the time I met her the night of the function as we'd been talking via phone the weeks leading up to the event. It was affordable too. Her website shows the variety of menu options and there is something for everyone & every budget. At the end of the meal, she packaged it all up in the kitchen of the hall and we were able to share the leftovers with guests at the end of the night. We were very pleased with House Calls & would use them again.

First, let me just say, I wanted to write my 5-star (10-star?) Yelp review IMMEDIATELY after my…read morewedding, but had to wait so I could include photography of the absolutely amazing spread created & served by the Swartz Catering team (seeing is believing right?) We were referred to Swartz Catering by our venue: The Pierce House in Lincoln. After my first phone call with Sue Shapiro, who runs operations, I booked them -- she actually kept asking if I was sure I wanted to lock it in before even having a tasting -- and I was sure. As much as possible, they use local, seasonal and organic food. That was one of my biggest criteria in booking a caterer and before I even had to ask, they explained that was their approach to all the food served. Swoon. After that, I had a bit of a non-traditional request: I wanted fried chicken served at my wedding. And not just any fried chicken: I wanted Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc Fried Chicken. No problem. Not only did they make it better than Keller's chicken (I swear, it's true) they also made killer suggestions on other dishes that would pair well with fried chicken in summer. We had lemon beurre blanc salmon, fresh pesto orzo salad with heirloom tomatoes, an array of roasted, seasonal organic vegetables & a green salad with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing. This doesn't even include the unbelievable apps (mini lobster rolls!) & desserts (frozen chocolate hazelnut mousse!) I had multiple people come up to me during & after the wedding saying not only was it the best food they ever had at a wedding, but it may have been the best food they ever had period. And I'm not one to argue -- I completely agree. More than the food is Sue & Howard. Sue handled everything from logistics to sourcing the exact blue striped napkins and cream brocade tablecloths to the gold rimmed plates that I wanted. She also was just the salve I needed when wedding day stress (cough: parents) started to get to me. Did I mention that Sue also oversaw our liquor vendor & noted when we were running out of a particular favorite liquor of my husband's (despite ordering a case of it, whoops) she called the liquor store DURING the wedding to have them send over more so we wouldn't run out -- we had no idea until the next day! Not only do you want Howard and his team cooking & meticulously serving absolutely incredible food at your special event, but you want someone as professional, kind and organized as Sue managing it. I hope one day to have another special event that I'm able to work with them again -- they were a massive part in making my wedding the absolute best day of my life.

Howard and Sue are a dream team when it comes to making your dream wedding come to reality. Every…read morebride has their own vision, and one of my visions was endless food with plenty of options...and that's EXACTLY what I received. I was referred to Swartz Catering through our venue. It was so important to me that the caterer we used had experience at our venue as it was a little quirky and requires a lot of specific setup. During our initial meeting, Howard presented me with a menu of options...and after looking through it and not being able to answer his initial questions, he asked me..."What is it that you are picturing?" I rambled a bit about what I was picturing, stations, endless food, grab and go bites, etc...and then all of a sudden we were creating this perfect menu together. Some items were from his menu, and others he was able to put together based on what I wanted. How cool is that?! The staff of servers and bartenders were also responsible for setting up everything at the wedding. They did an amazing job. It was this team that really tied our whole wedding together. Before the wedding, Sue had called me to work out a few details and make sure that they understood my vision. I appreciate the attentiveness to detail! During the wedding, there were so many passed apps, the stations were perfect, and the guests wouldn't stop gushing at how amazing everything tasted. I also appreciated how they were on top of making sure my husband and I ate and had everything we needed. I cannot say enough great things about Swartz Catering. Highly recommended!!

Choosing to have Tastyplates cater our wedding at the Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center this…read moresummer was, without a doubt, the easiest and best decision we made in planning. Kate was enthusiastic, organized, and full of great ideas. She was easy to communicate with and made sure that we felt comfortable and were clear about every decision we made along the way. For someone who was planning on a budget, I can't express how valuable and reassuring it was to have a completely transparent, easy to understand invoice. Kate and Chris created a menu that suited our personalities perfectly. I've heard that brides don't usually eat much on their wedding days, but I went back for a second plate. Every bite was delicious. Our guests loved it, too. The service was great. Kate's kids helped serve the buffet! Our guests were never wanting for food and the bartenders kept them well-lubricated. Kate went above the call of duty on more than one occasion. When we told her we wanted a tower of donuts instead of a wedding cake, she didn't bat an eyelash and somehow assembled an out-of-this-world display. She patiently spent 4+ hours with me on the day before the wedding choosing and arranging ALL of the flowers for our big day. We would choose Tastyplates over and over again.

I'm so glad I went with tastyplates for our wedding catering. WHOA. Kate and the staff are…read moreextremely friendly, responsive, and hilarious. And, not only that, but the price was awesome, the food was super yummy, and I never felt stressed because Kate was on our side. Kate knows her stuff. Trust me! Go with tastyplates! :)

JJ and her whole team were incredible to work with for our unconventional wedding party. From the…read moreoutset it was clear how important it was to her to understand what we wanted and the vibe we were going for, and she drew on her expertise in food and entertainment to help us bring it to the next level! So many helpful ideas and options without ever being pushy in the slightest. Every part of the process was met with great care and flexibility. From early planning to coordination day-of, it felt like we completely avoided the stress typically associated with a several-hour, eighty person event like this. That genuine spirit and passion for food really extended to her entire team, who were uniformly wonderful to work with during all portions of the event. If you're looking for delicious food and a nimble team with a solid ethos, look no further

We have only the most positive things to say about JJ and her team! They were extremely…read moreprofessional throughout the planning phase and the day-of, while also being so calm, warm, and friendly to communicate with. JJ is clearly extremely passionate about her craft and proposed a creative menu that featured local ingredients and had plenty of options for our guests with dietary restrictions. Each dish that JJ came up with was deliciously prepared, perfectly fresh, and arrived piping hot. The food was also very generously portioned for our buffet style wedding meal. Over the course of the evening our guests raved about each of the dishes that JJ and her team put together. In the days that followed, we continued to hear from friends about how much they loved the lamb, lasagna, etc., even while we were still enjoying the leftovers! JJ and her team went above and beyond in preparing food for our special day and for this we are extremely grateful. We would recommend JJ and her team to anyone without hesitation.

I used Sensation Foods Catering for a baby shower I planned back in July. Their name lives up to…read morethe hype, they are sensational! I worked with Logan, who was the most patient person on the planet as I changed the menu 3 times! Each time he was helpful and quickly sent out a new invoice. He worked within my budget and made great suggestions for food to fit our brunch theme. On the day of the event, the food arrive promptly and was setup very quickly. The delivery man (who's name unfortunately slips me) was super friends and helpful. The food itself was hot and delicious. There was no left overs, the guest loved it and many asked where we got it from. Clean up was easy as everything is disposable. Would definitely use them again for my next event and I recommend you do as well!

Service and Food is Sensational! My condominium, Brook…read moreHouse, used Sensational Foods Catering for their recent Italian dinner themed event. The food and service were exceptional. I am a pescatarian and was worried that the only thing available for me would be pasta and (hopefully) wine. What a surprise I had in store! There were plenty of veggie items that were as filling as any meat dish...without being carb heavy. I also want to mention that the chef and assistant were top marks! They were very knowledgeable about their offerings and additional services and their business in general. They also knew equally as much about their food ingredients; nutritional value, etc. That really impressed me and made me look forward to our upcoming Cinco De Maya event even more!

We booked Ryan to cook dinner for my mom's 70th birthday. It was the first time we've ever done…read moreanything like this. Naturally, because it was something new, we were a bit anxious about the experience. We weren't sure of all the moving pieces or how easy/difficult the process would be. When Ryan left on Saturday evening, our kitchen sparkling, it was like he had never even been there, except we were stuffed with incredibly delicious food. From my first contact with Ryan to the when he left my mom's house, it was all so easy. The menu was easy to decide on (Ryan has a huge selection of dishes he can put together). Ryan was easy going and guided us through each step. Ryan brings everything he needs, pots, pans, silverware, china, and food. He got to work right away, and when it came time to sit down, we were treated to an incredible feast. Every course (we had 5 courses) was delicious and elegant. We were served by Ryan's assistant. It was really like we were in a restaurant. I was eating with my back to the kitchen, and it was hard to even know he was there. He was efficient and didn't distract from our dinner (he was also willing to chat when we pulled him into the conversation.) If you are at all anxious about the process of having a chef cook dinner in your house, you shouldn't be if you pick Ryan. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Here's what we ate (If we could do it again, we'd eliminate one of the first three course... we. were. stuffed.): Hard Cider Pumpkin Bisque (a table favorite. Fall in a bowl) Wedge Salad (the dressing was dynamite) Scallops and risotto (Another hit. This is where we were feeling rather full). Filet OR herb encrusted chicken (maybe the best filet I've had in a long while. Just cooked perfectly.) Tangerine Creme Brulee (blow torch demo included!). If you're thinking about doing something romantic for a significant other or planning a larger dinner (we had 9 people), you should hire Ryan. You won't regret it and you'll impress everyone.

Chef Ryan is amazing - and his food is simply outstanding! Our children surprised us with a…read morecombination Anniversary and Birthday dinner last night, and the menu was superb. The braised short rib grilled cheese appetizers were nothing short of amazing and could have been a meal in themselves ... but we continued with fantastic corn chowder with crab, arugula salad with melon and pine nuts, and stuffed cod that melted in our mouths. Add in lava cakes ... and you have a meal that is totally over the top. But the best part of the night was Chef Ryan and his assistant Leslie - who cooked, served and cleaned up. As they left you would never have known anyone was in the kitchen !!! Simply amazing. If you want the luxury of have your own professional chef for an evening - call Chef Ryan - he's the best !