We used Clambakes of Massachusetts to cater an event a few weeks ago. My family and I were so pleased, that I created a Yelp account just to review them. I called them in late April, with ton's of questions. Kevin (the owner), walked me through the whole process. I must have called him 5 times before finally giving him the "go-head". Throughout the process, he never once was pushy or tried to "sell me" on it. I'm in sales, so I can appreciate him not rushing me. In the weeks leading up to our event, Kevin was extremely knowledgeable, flexible and available. I was nervous hiring a caterer off of the internet, but he made the whole process easy and comfortable. I can't say enough about the customer service that was provided prior to my event. The staff (Dan and Scott, I think) was on time, super friendly and knowledgeable. They brought tables and decorated them beautifully. They provided all of paper products and utensils as well. Overall the presentation was fantastic, It had a real New England feel to it. Most importantly the food was amazing. I have received numerous compliments about the quality/taste and delivery of the food. My mother whose lived in New England her whole life (and is difficult to please) raved about the chowder and lobster-saying it was "the best she's ever had". Steaks were cut and cooked perfectly. Shrimp kabobs were seasoned to perfection. Top notch from the lobster to the potatoes. They left our house clean and packaged up our remaining food. Taking the trash away was a nice touch. I paid the bill after we ate! Most other companies I talked to wanted half up front and the rest a week before. Clambakes of MA took a $200 deposit and didn't require me to pay until after we had finished our meal. The only thing that could have been better is if they brought more business cards. They passed out everything they had and EVERY person wanted one. Great job guys-I would recommend them to anyone in a second. read more

I cannot thank Kevin, and his staff from Clambakesofma. enough! This meal was for our daughters wedding in Hampton Beach NH. Right from my initial contact with Kevin I felt reassured that he was going to make this a hassle free, fantastic meal. I was always able to speak immediately or very soon afterwards with Kevin about anything of concern, or menu changes. I was always impressed by the genuine care and understanding he put into his business. Now about the food! We were just under 50 people of every age group and taste. We had so much variety that even the few non-seafood lovers still had raves about everything. Ribs, beef kabobs, bbq chicken breasts, fresh salad with blueberries and cherry tomatoes, corn,baked beans. etc... For the rest of us seafood lovers it was to live for! Fresh steamed Maine lobsters with plenty of drawn butter, nice cherrystone clams, shrimp kabobs and of course the Chowda ! some of the best I've ever had. Its been a week since we left and still people are talking about that clam chowder! Those pork ribs were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Wow I wish I had that rub mixture. Watermelon and Italian cookies rounded off the perfect New England clambake experience! The presentation and service was top notch. Lobsters served out of a wooden boat looked fantastic. Our severs were fast and punctual for us at our requested start time. They had plenty of bibs and dinnerware, wet wipes etc. As you can tell I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. So did my family and guests. I had very high expectations and the were meet. I wouldn't have the least bit of hesitation to recommend Clambakes of MA. to anyone. A Huge Thank You Kevin for making great memories for us always, Neal. P.S. Kevin sent me a post party email to follow up with and thank me for the party. Yet another example of the fine business he runs. . read more

We had a fantastic experience with Kevin and his team from Clambakes of Massachusetts. We had them cater our engagement party this weekend, and the food, service and communication leading up to the event and on the day itself was impeccable. Kevin and his team arrived two hours early, set up a beautiful display featuring checkered tablecloths with nautical decorations, and got to work preparing a beautiful meal. The lobster, clams, steak, and chicken were perfectly cooked and delicious. The fact that their packages include salad, baked beans, corn, potatoes, watermelon, and cookies meant that we weren't scrambling around to make sides. I had done quite a bit of research on different clambake caterers before selecting Clambakes of MA and most of the other groups charged much more and/or had higher minimums for the guest count. Kevin's team provided extremely high value at a very reasonable price point. We got so many compliments on the food, and Kevin's team made sure we could relax and enjoy the party as much as our guests. I'd recommend their team in a heartbeat! read more

Clambakes of Massachusetts catered a 'big number' birthday for me in an Air BnB rental outside Boston and it was fabulous. Kevin was so helpful and nice - he answered everything promptly, but without undue fuss, was flexible and helpful and just made it all seem so simple, which was great, because I was organizing the event from the UK, Everything went like clockwork - employee Nico showed up on time and set up a tidy little 'camp' in the driveway of the property, with all the paraphenalia, cooked it with a minimum of fuss and the brought it into the house - again, without even disrupting our party - and set it all out. Everything was boxed up (the few leftovers there were) and cleaned up at the end - it was a seamless way to cater a party. Oh yeah - and the food was delicious and well-presented! Clambakes of Massachusetts was just so good in all respects! read more

We hired Clambakes of MA to provide a clambake for a family event for 35 at a lake front house. We could not have had better service. Kevin was easy to work with and everything went as described on his website. We had originally planned to eat at 1:30, but the weather was threatening so that day we asked if they could get the food out sooner. We were worried when only one employee was there to do everything, but, he was amazing. He set up his work station at the driveway, expedited the food, carried platters down stairs to lower patios, delivering them to banquet tables he had set up. The food was hot and delicious. He was attentive to us and personable. He cleaned up afterwards, and took the trash with him. We would use Clambakes of Massachusetts again and would recommend them to anyone planning a larger event. read more

We had our 45th Class Reunion this past weekend and tried something different with an outdoor BBQ and casual rather than a formal night. I contacted Clambakes of MA and exchanged emails with Kevin who was ever so helpful and courteous. I was basically able to put it all in his hands once I told him what we were looking for, he was great !! On Saturday the crew arrived and set up quickly and got the cooking going. They were extremely attentive and courteous also. The food was raved about by everyone who attended. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect outcome to our great day ! Thank you all for making it enjoyable for everyone. Many people asked them questions and took business cards, I would definitely recommend Clambakes of MA for any occassion of this type. read more

We just had the most wonderful experience with our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner. I spoke and emailed with Kevin several months in advance. He was always pleasant and prompt with responses. He was willing to work with special requests like kid's meals and a vegetarian entrée. The crew was great and the food was fantastic. We enjoyed leftovers for several days! As for Dakin F's review -- if you want fine china and crystal -- go to a country club. We each took multiple plates -- one for lobster and one for the rest of the food. Lobster can be messy -- all part of the ambiance and fun. The crew was attentive to our schedule and had everything ready and served hot with amazing speed. I would highly recommend Clambakes of Massachusetts. read more

If you're thinking of catering a party, Clambakes of Massachusetts is definitely the best choice. On 9/2/18, I held a 70's birthday Steak & Lobster party in my back yard for about 50 family & friends. Kevin was very helpful in working the menu with me, while keeping the cost reasonable for my budget. My guests really enjoyed all the food and were talking about it for days. The two caterers that Kevin sent were incredibly awesome and my guests commented on them as well. They were extremely attentive and at the end of the day they packed up any leftovers and left on my kitchen counter. Before leaving they even served up a plate to a later arrival guest. I would defiantly use Clambakes of Massachusetts again! read more

Had Kevin and his great staff cater our daughters law school graduation and I couldn't be happier. Our party was a bit unusual since people were coming for dinner from 4PM until 8PM. His staff stayed and cooked the food in shifts so everyone had a hot meal when they arrived. The steaks were so tender you could cut them with a plastic knife and the lobsters were sweet and tender. We also had steamers, clam chowder, shrimp skewers, salad, hamburgers and hot dogs. All fresh and cooked just right. The hit of the night were the smashed red potatoes, the best I have ever had. If you are looking for a great meal, do not hesitate to hire Kevin and his crew. read more

I used Clambakes of Mass for an 80th birthday party. They showed up early, were great to work with and very accommodating for any requests and timeline for serving food. The presentation was great and the food was delicious! Food was cooked to perfection, people loved the chicken and steaks too! Kevin's team did a great job and were very professional and friendly. The set up was nice with the lobsters in a large boat. I didn't have to worry about having anything, folks, knives, crackers...everything was there including bids and little wipes! I plan to use them again!!! read more

Clambakes of MA catered an indoor clambake for my company over the summer. The food was great and everyone was so surprised at how much lobster they brought! Kevin was great to work with and very easy to get in touch with. He was also extremely accommodating of the fact that we couldn't have any of the food cooked on site. All the food was delivered on time and there were no surprises or extra costs thrown in afterwards. I would definitely recommend using Clambakes of MA for a party or gathering! read more

Clambakes catered my brothers wedding recently and I have to say it was amazing. The food got rave reviews from everyone. The staff, waiters, bartenders were all great. We all talked about how much fun we had the next morning at breakfast. The best part was the price was half of what I thought it would have been. I plan on using them for a work retreat next month. I was super impressed and was thrilled with the work they did. read more

I was very happy with my experience using Clambakes of Massachusetts for one of my parties. They were very prompt, their work was well-timed and executed, and everyone enjoyed the food thoroughly. The experience of having them set up, cook, and serve all the food on-site was excellent, leaving me so much time to enjoy my party and guests. I would definitely recommend them and would use them again in the future. read more

Clambakes of MA catered our family event at West Hill Park outdoor recreation area in Northbridge, MA. The food was delicious and well presented. The staff was prompt, courteous and cleanup was impeccable. Kevin was a pleasure to work with during the planning phase. He quickly responded to all my questions and tailored the menu as requested. I would highly recommend Clambakes of MA. read more

We hired Clambakes of MA to cater our daughters graduation party and we were glad we did! Kevin was a pleasure to work with in planning the menu and answering questions. The food was great and served on time! Justin packaged all the leftovers and even offered to take the garbage with him on the way out! I didn't have to do a thing but enjoy my party!! Worth every penny! read more

Would give ten stars if I could. I use Clambakes of Massachusetts for a party every year and they are amazing. Easy to work with, flexible with menu choices and the service top notch. Super hard workers, friendly and a can-do attitude. Pricing is very competitive and they put out a visually impressive clambake. Would highly recommend-you will not be disappointed! read more

Fantastic eperience with Clambakes of MA. They arrived early, set up & cooked unobtrusively, were extremely polite & helpful, and put out a huge, beautiful spread. All of our guests raved about the food, which was fantastic. It may have been the best chowder I've ever had. Highly recommend and will use them again in the future! read more

Clambakes of Massachusetts catered a corporate event for us in our President's back yard. The food was fantastic and there was more than enough. The staff was very professional with setup, stocking the food, and cleanup. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning their next clambake!!! read more