We hosted a large event with over 400 guests at the Grand Oak Villa. From start to finish the planning process was seamless. Ang and her staff were great to work with and knowledgeable. The staff was more than accommodating, the room was beautifully set and the food was delicious (not to mention, the buffet line was never empty). I would recommend the Grand Oak Villa to all! read more

This was our second year experiencing the mother days brunch special event they host here at the grand oak villas during Mother's Day weekend. The first time I came here I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the food yet this second time around, I found the novelty of it to have worn off. First off, upon making reservations, I'd advise trying to book a full table or you will be seated with strangers which may not always be the most comfortable experience. The first year we had extended family members join us but this second time around we were places to join another set of people which during the pandemic (despite the late stage of it) felt a little uncomfortable but understandable. I found the food selection to be nothing new and depending upon which time you arrive, may not always be plentiful so you might have to wait around a bit for the staff to come replace the dish/replenish. Among the large selections available, I found myself going back for the blueberry scones, the sautéed mushrooms and little omelet frittatas. Those were my personal favorite though I don't think I could distinguish any particular dish as exceptionally phenomenal. Everything was decent enough but nothing to really come home and brag about. I did enjoy their bottomless mimosas Bellinis (although they are alcoholic, I'd say they were not heavily concentrated to be inebriated no matter how much you'd like to keep them on coming). At the table you are also served a selection of wine if you wish to enjoy some. The venue does feel largely grand for a small-ish party if you are looking to host a celebration/event there. The foyer/front entrance is really beautiful and the bathrooms kept very clean. Favorite spot is probably the cute veranda/outdoor patio with little bridge that is great for photo-ops on the right side of the entrance to the parking (it is a climb up to get there so wear comfy shoes to get up at the spot and then switch them once up at the destination. Overall I'd say the place is great, the food is decent but nothing that is too WOW or extravagant if you wish to have a more private atmosphere read more

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Very great service nice bosses and they do a great job re filling water and coffee and the food was very good.

Went here for a prom a few weeks ago. My friends and I found the employees very snappy. One person went to get some salad and was yelled at... Food came out pretty cold, had a friend get a drink spilled on their dress with the excuse being "it's my first day" in a non sincere way. Some of the staff were very nice, others were not. I guess it's a game of chance when you come here for an event. The food was subpar. read more

It's odd to me that I never thought of reviewing this place. I mean, having lived in Oakville for 20+ years, and having had 2 kids going through all kinds of youth and high school sports, I've literally been to this place upwards of 20 times or more. But, it never struck me as a "reviewable" place. It's not like I just up and go here for dinner on a random Saturday night, however...it's worth putting the experience(s) out there right? First and foremost, I will say this: I have never been a huge fan of any food I've ever had here. Whether it be inside the hall or outside at the pavilion. Now, me not being a fan doesn't mean it's bad, it's really not. But for a place like this, I expect the food to be at least a few notches above standard "Stag food", and I have not found that to be the case. Things are under seasoned for the most part, and mostly lacking any real culinary punch. That being said, it's not bad...at all. For the amount of people they serve in the amount of time they serve them, it's actually pretty good big picture-wise, I'm just not always a big picture guy. Secondly, the service. As run of the mill and "just par" the food tends to be, the service is everything but those things. The people that work here are amazing, always. Attentive, friendly, accommodating...I've never once been in this place and wanted for service They do it damn near perfectly. Again, given what they do, and how they do it, the place is solid. You shouldn't go to a sport banquet expecting to be blown away by the buffet food (like I do). It's buffet food, designed to serve 100 or more people...be happy you're eating at all. read more

Grand Oak Villa - That is a large pile of culinary mediocrity. If I paid $25 for this anywhere else, I'd punch myself in the face. - Caterers Near Me - Oakville, Connecticut

Went to an event here a few nights ago and I was pleasantly surprised. The food and service was good for the most part, but nothing spectacular. We started off with a (soggy) but large salad, followed by a pasta course of penne alla vodka. I have to say, this pasta course was the best part of the meal. This was followed by a rubberized chicken saltimbocca with a strange thick brown gravy and decent potatoes and veggies (albeit soaked in butter). The dinner was followed by a DELICIOUS chocolate and vanilla-layered Italian rum cake. The venue is very difficult to find without GPS and there were multiple people late to the event who could not find the place. Once there, the interior is nice and the exterior is inviting with a gazebo and nice fountain welcoming you in. read more

This was my second visit here. The first was an outdoor picnic event last fall. The latest, an indoor memorial service. In both cases, the staff was accommodating and welcoming. Outside, servers guided guests to the bar (which was outside of view), cleared tables quickly, and made sure that there was plenty of food on the buffet, even when the group was hitting it hard; no one had to wait for a tray to be refilled. Inside, the staff was respectful of the event, trying its hardest to be quiet and unobtrusive. Water glasses were refilled often, coffee was plentiful, and it was refreshing to hear "Yes, sir!" instead of "yeah" when a request was made of a server. Food, in both cases, was excellent and plentiful. During the memorial service, staff filled chafers so quietly, you didn't even know what was going on. Again, at the buffet, no one ever had to wait for an empty tray to be refilled. The room captain was visible, and was more concerned with assisting some of the less-abled people negotiate the buffet and help them to their tables, than ordering her staff around. It's obvious that this venue takes pride in the level of service they provide. I was quite pleased with my experiences here. read more

My mother wanted a nice venue for my father's memorial service. The Grand Oak Villa was the perfect location as they were able to accommodate an environment that was calm and peaceful yet remained classy, offered a variety of delicious appetizers and entrees, all for a fair price. They worked with us to provide the happy send off we wanted; all the staff were very pleasant to work with. This family highly recommends this spot for any of your family's special occasions. read more

Had 2 events here. First one was indoors and I was not too impressed. Second one which was more recently was outside and I felt they were not prepared at all. Event was catered. First problem was that the soda fountain was broken, but they brought out bottles with ice, so they at least tried there. Food was average for a catered event. Guy at the grill was very nice and that thing could grill a burger pretty quickly, but they ran out of buns half way through and I had to wait in line all over again while they brought out more. View was pretty nice. There was a wedding held in the outdoor area right next to our party. Not sure about you, but I wouldn't want a bunch of people making noise and staring at me from 50 feet away during my wedding... Parking is very tough in the Pavilion area, but the indoor has plenty of parking. Overall, I would definitely consider the Villa for future events, but the stars will not increase until I see a change. read more

Grand Oak Villa - Outdoor area. - Caterers Near Me - Oakville, Connecticut

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I had my bridal shower at Grand Oak Villa last month. My mom and future mother-in-law chose this location because it was halfway between where both of our families live, and the brunch buffet package with mimosas was what we wanted for a Sunday shower. We had a variety of breakfast foods like quiche, french toast, bacon, and sausage, and we also had a good spread of standard banquet hall fare like pasta, salad, and chicken. I enjoyed everything I was able to try (I wasn't able to eat a lot and still talk to everyone there), and I appreciated the unlimited mimosas. It was a lovely afternoon, and we got compliments for the next week about how nice the shower was. My only real complaints were that the mimosas were a little weak (my friends asked if there was any alcohol in them), and the tables weren't set up in a way that was conducive to gift opening (it's already a whole thing to have to open presents in front of everyone, let alone carry them from one side of a big banquet room to another). Our party was one of three showers going on that Sunday afternoon, but I think the venue handled it well. It was a little confusing at first to figure out where to go, but there were little signs at the doors to let us know which party was where, and the staff helped. The confusion actually added some fun to our afternoon because my fiance's great-aunts ended up at a baby shower next door and got settled in to the point that they had drinks and were saving seats for other family members until my future mother-in-law saw them from the hallway and flagged them over. The rooms were big enough so that by the time we were inside and seated, we couldn't tell that there were other events going on. read more

We went here after a family funeral. The food was good. It was a standard meatballs with sauce, pasta, bread salad and eggplant. Everything was fresh and the staff were very attentive. The eggplant was the star of the food. We would not hesitate to use them again for any occasion. read more

Was supposed to be a great Friday evening-night and was anything but. Went here for a annual event and dinner. We knew we were in for a bad dinner when the bread tasted like it was made yesterday or the day before. Salad served family style was probably the best part. Pasta was just pasta with frozen meatballs and lame tomato sauce. Now here's the best part. Main Course wasn't served until a 1-1/4 hours later and looked like it was made in the morning if not the day before. The Chicken Marsala was dry and they used "Canned Mushrooms and gravy". The chicken was absorbing the gravy it was so dry. The beef short ribs served with polenta looked like a giant bowl of corn meal with chunks of beef in, are you ready, "Canned Gravy" again. They never told anyone what the main course was prior to the event. Had I known it was this nasty as my said as well, we would have eaten first if not gone at all. So I do not recommend you hold your event here. Unless you want cafeteria food at best for $60 per person. I refused to eat anything farther than the salad. Sadly that was the best part. *Update You can see the owners reply and Mike buried himself. Serve time for dinner is shown. You guys don't hold a candle in the wind compared to last year and prior years. read more

I had my bridal shower there we well as my fiancée stag and everything was perfect! The food came out hot and was fresh. You can tell they make everything in house. The service was great! There was never a time we needed to ask for anything. Our friends and family are still talking about how amazing the shower and stag was. We've been told these events were better than some weddings people attended at other venues. I would highly recommend and we cannot wait for the wedding! read more

I had my wedding at the Grand Oak, and it went completely perfectly. 1. Angie was super helpful from day one, always available to take our questions and tell us exactly what had to be provided to them at every step. Planning a 200 person wedding certainly wasn't easy, but with the help of Angie, it was much easier. 2. The day before the wedding we were able to drop off all decor and were assured that everything would be well organized the day of, which it was, we had to do nothing, they did it all. 3. I don't recall her name, but a young woman was in charge of making sure my husband and I knew where we were supposed to be (and that we ate) and she was amazing. I was such a whirlwind and without her, I would have been useless. 4. The food was amazing. The guests still rave about it. Someone even said it was the best Chicken Marsala they'd ever eaten. I had stuffed sole and it was perfect. My wedding day went without a hitch thanks, in large measure, to the professionalism and talent of the Grand Oak staff. We go back there often for their monthly dinners, which are fabulous. We love the place and recommend it highly for all events. read more

I went to a bridal shower at the Grand Oak Villa this past weekend. Beautiful venue, wonderful food and excellent service. Highly recommend! Jean E. read more

Came here for a bridal shower. The place is nothing special. Food was bland. Everything I ate felt like it was missing something. I wouldn't hold an event here personally. read more

Husband and I just returned from a wedding reception at Grand Oak. I cannot say enough good things about this place. First, the food was excellent and plentiful. I realize the bride and groom chose the menu but every item was delicious. The servers were so attentive it was amazing. Constantly checking the table and asking if we needed anything. Unfortunately someone dropped a beer (in a glass) on the dance floor and 2 servers were there immediately starting to clean it up and blocking the area so no one slipped or stepped on the glass. It was completely cleaned up within 5 minutes. Overall a great experience for us and seemed for everyone else around us! read more

Terrible venue. Cheesy and tasteless. The food was mediocre at best. So many better venues to hold an event!

BEWARE OF ANGELA! She is Mike's (the chef) mother and lies! She lied to us about pricing--tried to cheat us on the count. She also told us that we gave her a number of 200 when we never even did! (Is she getting senile?). If we did not get what we wanted revised on paper last minute which she was not going to do, she would have had collected on the original number! Thank goodness we were smart enough to get it in writing! She said she would do something and then when it came time to fulfilling what she said, she said she never said that! She made up some excuse that they did not make "enough" on our party so that is why she is not giving us something that she promised us. Be very, very careful here! Not true to their word. She pulls the bait and switch. Write down EVERYTHING and have her sign it!!! We were supposed to get a specific menu and that was changed at the actual wedding. Not trustworthy at all! read more