Perfect experience!…read more I can't say enough good things about Bob Bourassa and his catering team. I found them on Yelp, and the experience dealing with them was 5-star from start to finish: response time, menu suggestion, pricing, and follow through were all perfect. We had a meeting to cater in our North Haven, CT office on 7/25/18, expecting about 30 attendees. We needed additional tables and chairs which Bob was able to provide through a partner vendor he works with. Bob handled all logistics and pricing so we only had to deal with him for final payment. On the day of the event Mark came to set up, serve, and clean up and did a fabulous job on everything. There really is no need to go anywhere else if you need catering for your event - I know we won't!

Bourassa catered my daughter's wedding this past weekend. What an exceptional experience from…read morebeginning to end. Natalie was so professional and insightful in all her questions and suggestions. The chef and waitstaff were so efficient and friendly. Our guests loved the food and many asked about the caterers. My daughter-in-law has many allergies and the chef was so accommodating, finding the perfect food options so she could participate. I'm so thankful we were able to sign with them.

I hired Carriage House to cater my wedding. I was blown away by not only the food but the…read moreprofessionalism and helpfulness of the staff. Part way through the night we had run out of bar glasses, I didn't even need to ask the two wait staff to help clean some, they did it without me asking!! The food was phenomenal and the portions were very generous. I will most certainly be using them again for any future events.

We hired Carriage House for a double Grad party for our sons. Ordering our menu was easy!…read more Carriage House offers a wide option of foods for the perfect buffet. We hired one of the wait staff to assist us with our guests and to help with the clean up. Once she arrived (on time) she was professional and required little to no direction. She knew exactly what to do!! We will use Carriage House for our future catering needs!!

Long-time fan, but disappointed with the new Italian combo portions…read more I've been coming here for years and have always loved the Italian combo grinder -- the bread is still fantastic (crusty outside, soft inside, just right), the long hot peppers pack that perfect kick, and the overall flavor profile is still spot-on. The shop looks great after the recent updates under new ownership -- cleaner, brighter, more inviting space. That said, I was really let down on my first visit since the change. The grinder I got for lunch had noticeably less meat than before. What used to be a hearty, well-stacked sandwich with generous layers of cold cuts now felt skimpy on the protein -- probably about half (or less) the amount I was used to. The other components (cheese, veggies, hot sauce) were fine, but the lack of meat made it feel more like a veggie-heavy sub than the satisfying Italian combo I always counted on. Everything else was good -- friendly service, quick prep, fresh ingredients -- so I'm hoping this was just an off day or an adjustment period with the new team. I'd love to see the portions return to their old generous standard, because the foundation here is still strong. 2.5/5 stars from me right now. Still my go-to deli in the area, but I'll be watching to see if the meat comes back in full force. Keep up the great bread and peppers!

Great deli foods and catering service devoted to the local community. Taking a place that wouldn't…read moreattract anyone to a level. It seen at this location in a very long time of ever. Nice remodel and some awesome additions to a much more modern menu and again with a keen eye toward the local community

Emily's did a fantastic job catering my son's wedding! The hors d'oeuvres were a hit! Excellent…read morepresentation. My favorite were the fried artichokes and truffle fries. I was very impressed with the service. My pet peeve is dirty dishes sitting in front of people and that did not happen! The wedding cake was delicious. White homemade cake with a light strawberry cream. My only suggestion would be to have had someone to serve all the pies. It was kind of awkward having to do it yourself. I definitely recommend Emily's for your next event.

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! Emily's catered my daughter's…read morewedding at Smith Farm Gardens and totally nailed it. First, they were a joy to work with leading up to the big day. They were helpful, responsive, and everything was clear and upfront. There were no surprise charges, or "gotchas". In fact they did several things beyond the scope of the contract without additional charges. More importantly, on the wedding day everything went perfectly. They gave us great advice on the set up of the tables, chairs, bar etc. They listened carefully to everything that was asked of them, made a couple of outstanding suggestions and dealt with the problems caused by strong gusts of wind at an outdoor venue with calm assurance. All of the food was incredible. The hor's d'ourves were fantastic, especially the brie and artichoke tarts, mini lobster rolls and tuna tacos. The mac and cheese in mini ramekins were also a huge hit. The dinners were equally delicious. I had the half chicken, which was served with a delicious polenta. It was absolutely amazing. Perfectly cooked, moist with a crispy skin. Other sides were served family style and were all fantastic. The dessert was also superb. Each guest received a trio of mini desserts, each of which was delightful. We had several guests with food restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free). The servers made sure the restrictions were observed, and they made it a point to bring appropriate appetizers to those guests, which was a very nice touch. All of the guests raved about the food. The service was also first class. There were so many servers handling the passed hor's d'ourves that every guest had multiple chances to try each of the offerings. Service of the dinner was equally impressive. The venue is outdoors, and it is a bit of a hike from the kitchen tent to the dining area. Despite that, the guests were served quickly, and the food came to the table still hot. Finally, their prices are quite reasonable, especially given the outstanding quality of the food and service. A very good value.

Just happened to be driving by and had to stop in. The place looked so cute from the outside. I…read moreactually thought it was going to be a book store. Guess I can't read. Fresh maple syrup and honey! Fudge and all types of desserts! And lobster roll?!? They also have sympathy and get well cards. Check it out if you go by!

I swung by The Spoon Shop for a lunch pickup for work, and everything was spot on. Since the owners…read morerun the place themselves, it has a really warm, homey feel. We ordered a mix of paninis, sandwiches, burgers, and fries, and despite the variety, the service was quick and every item was exactly as ordered. It's a charming little spot, and they even have a gourmet corner where you can pick up gourmet desserts, which I can't wait to try next time. If you're in meriden or nearby, make sure to stop in. Tons of lunch items to choose from.

worst place ever to get food from ever. entire staff is so unorganized, the manager joy is…read moreextremely rude, and the food is disgusting. I hope nobody decides to go here because it is the worst meal prep place I personally have been to.

Great place to pick up premade meals - also have been happy with their catering trays too. Very…read morenice and helpful staff - go there pretty regularly.

We used Shaken & Stirred for our wedding weekend, including cheese & charcuterie, in-house bar…read moreservice, and dinner. They must be in the top 1% of caterers. The food is excellent - not just "catering good" but truly restaurant-level good. The bar and cocktail service was top notch - we were able to pick a couple custom cocktails to add some personality to the experience. And the staff was equally excellent, including Brittney's communication and support throughout the process. Everything was so easy! Couldn't have imagined a better experience and would highly recommend them.

I attended a 40th birthday celebration this weekend that had Shaken and Stirred Catering, Over The…read moreTop Great! The party started at 7pm, passed hors d'oeuvres, open bar. But, the hors d'oeuvres were substantial. Cheeseburger sliders were gourmet, meatball sliders, great, crab cakes, tomatoes and mozzarella skewers, cup w/ penne ala vodka, cooked perfectly with chiffons de basil topping. This was the perfect food for the environment we are living in now for the food to be passed, not touched by everyone, not sitting out, and great tasting. All hard to find together. For a party of 80, not one person waited for anything!

This is my second time in here for an event and it's always so nice to see even when it's filled…read morewith stuff you could see how beautiful it is. I can imagine it's a great spot for a wedding or party! The chandeliers and atmosphere is just so pretty

Beautiful space, came here several times for different occasions. The appetizers for this event…read morewere very good, better than dinner itself! I've been to bigger events and the staff and service was better coordinated. It was very disappointing to have the servers slamming the plates and silverware , pushing the carts while the poets on stage were trying to recite!

We contracted months in advance with Picnic Basket for a post-wedding brunch for 65 people. They…read moreshowed up and started setting up when the brunch was scheduled to start. 65 hungry people watched them set up for 30 minutes. They started serving 30 minutes late. I waited two days to see if the owner would contact me to apologize and he did not. He only apologized when I reached out to him to let him know how embarrassed my husband and I were. The food was very good, but the tardiness overshadowed it.

Great local eatery in Cromwell. I had never gone in considering it was a catering place and had no…read moreidea that they served breakfast and lunch sandwiches, heat and serve dishes, cold pasta salads etc., so I was pleasantly surprised after stopping in one day. Extremely friendly service by the owner and they make a mean burger and fries. It was huge and way better than anything you can get at the nearby McDonald's and Wendy's. I've also tried the Asian Beef wrap which was delicious as well as the breakfast sandwiches on hard rolls. I don't think you can go wrong here, and I'm happy to find somewhere I can get a fresh breakfast or lunch that tastes great and isn't fast food. I'm looking forward to trying way more items from the menu.