A truly refreshing team to work with! Cayla was attentive, thorough, and a pleasure to deal with. Although this wasn't the right fit for our event, we've seen firsthand the outstanding quality and presentation of their food at friends' parties. We look forward to working with Lavishly Dunn down the road. read more

Was at an event and they dropped off food with an attitude...not enough utensils...no platyers...and attitude with a capital A....if it were my event I would have e a serious problem. read more

Lavishly Dunn catered my daughter's wedding. It was held in our backyard in August for 150 people. From the appetizers and cocktails, to the dinner, bar, and clean up, everything went incredibly smoothly. The food was absolutely wonderful. I was able to enjoy the wedding because there were no problems, and the guests gave many compliments about the catering. I 100% recommend Lavishly Dunn, and will definitely use them again! read more

We used this caterer for an engagement party for 35 people in October 2022. All the guests raved about the food! They have a strong selection to cover all food preferences (vegetarian, gluten free, etc.). If you order the clam chowder get extra! Quite of a few guests left with chowder to go! Highly recommend! read more

Lavishly Dunn catered our daughter's graduation and 18th bday event at our home June 2023 and I don't believe my review was posted. It may be late but certainly worth posting now as I reach out to Lavishly Dunn again for another event. Here's my comments from last year: Wow...and that's an understatement. I don't know where to begin...from all of Cayla's help and support through the planning process to Lisa and Chef Mike executing a flawless party. The day was amazing and the food was spectacular! The crew was so attentive to all of our guests and met every need. This was our first experience with an in home catering company and the Lavishly Dunn team absolutely crushed it. Our guests loved all of the apps (presentation was fantastic), the main course and they loved the ice cream bar too. Thanks to all of you for making our daughter's 18th birthday and graduation an amazing event and one we'll be talking about for quite some time! We'll be sure to reach out for future catering needs. read more

Had the great pleasure of having an amazing Italian roast beef and roast Turkey club sandwiches along with a perfect salad for dinner tonight. It is obvious LD only uses the best ingredients. It was all so fresh! We have not had take out since the stay at home orders had come out, and this was amazing in so many ways!! The sandwiches were huge and packed with so many goodies like avocado, tomato and crisp lettuce. We even brought out the cloth napkins to celebrate this dinner. Treat yourself. You deserve it!! Thanks Lavishly Dunn!! read more

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Amazeballz! this place rocks. The office manager and events coordinator Cayla accepted my late order for Christmas. It was difficult to not order 1 of each item. Alas, our NewNorm did not allow for company - first time in 27 years. We wanted it extra special for our tiny dinner of 4. The risotto was so impressive. A yummy selection of herbs and cheese completed expertly prepared arborio. One daughter favors scallops wrapped in bacon, the other likes a good, homey mac'n cheese. We got both! We all enjoyed mac 'n cheese. The pasta was precisely al dente. The cheese was a mild cheddar mix - maybe they use a touch of Fontina or Asiago? No airs, simply made well. Three of us ate scallops. So yummy. We froze 1 of 2 dozen. Looking forward to this treat again this weekend. Uniformly sized and wrapped - superbly fresh scallops with Grade A hickory bacon. But the best part? Outstanding! Their rolls. Lightweight thinly crisped beautiful spheres which the bite you hope to attain if you are gonna bread. Quick snap of the outer crisp leads to that groovy, easy chew - I already said outstanding, right? Three gorgeous grains - rustic, whole and rye. This talented place bakes rolls the way Anthony's Pier 4 baked popovers. You cannot help but want 2. Okay, 3. I would love to buy these regularly. Thank you - for being so talented, for taking our order late. All items are worth the cost, worth repeating and seeking what they next have for offerings. Glad I found a recommendation and menu posting on Hanover Connect, FB. read more

Lavishly Dunn - Scallops Wrapped In Bacon, Parmesan Herbed Risotto - Caterers Near Me - Hanover, Massachusetts

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After 2 years in the making and many emails back and forth with Cayla, Jonathan, and others our event came together perfect. It was this past Labor Day and could not have been more beautiful. The Lavishly-Dunn staff was on top of their game. The food from raw bar, to passed horsd'oeuvres, to the 151 plated dinners was amazing. Attention to detail- spot on. Everyone was very pleased with the food, the temperature and the quality. The presentation was lovely as well. Thank you so much for making our family wedding on the South Coast very special. read more

DELICIOUS! Order a bunch of pies for my clients. The pies looked gorgeous and nicely packaged. Brought lots of smiles. I kept two, apple and pumpkin, for myself and enjoyed on Thanksgiving. Great value and super nice staff. They even helped load my car. Jayne read more

We ordered cupcakes, salad, Alfredo and shrimp scampi for a rehearsal dinner. The cupcakes were great but the pasta was awful! It was dry and there were only 10 small shrimp in the whole pan that was meant to serve 25 people. They didn't even use fresh herbs only dried parsley on the scampi. Very disappointed would never use them to cater another event. read more

Stay away at all costs - overpriced, underwhelming food, difficult to work with. Hidden costs at every turn. There are other great options, look elsewhere! read more

I used Lavishly Dunn for my wedding. I had looked into several caterers and at some points was blown away with the quotes I was getting for what I was looking for. A little out of control! What I (and my fiance and in-laws) liked about Jonathan was that he was the total package that we were looking for. He was friendly, down to earth, fairly priced AND had yummy food to back it all up! He was between office spaces when we were planning a tasting, so he came to us. He had everything he needed to put on a full, proper tasting, down to the table settings. He even cleaned up better than he found the kitchen! haha. He was always available via email, promptly getting back to me whenever I emailed and worked around what I was doing as well, incorporating it effortlessly into the grand plan (I did all the baking for the wedding, Cupcakes and dessert buffet). I would absolutely use him again! (in fact my in-laws used him for a dinner party they hosted a couple of months before the wedding!) Another thing I thought was great about Jonathan is that he was open to any feedback we gave him and was able to take it and incorporate it into what he was doing (there were a couple things we tasted that we liked but thought maybe needed just a little more kick to or whatever. Nothing major or else I wouldn't be raving about him!). Thank you Lavishly Dunn, Inc. for rocking my wedding!! Got lots of positive feedback about the food from our guests! read more

We could not have been happier than we were with Lavishly Dunn! It was apparent from the moment we initially sat down with Jessica that Lavishly Dunn would be the company we would go with. We went through the motions with some other great caterers but none matched their passion and expertise. I was amazed that Jonathan (Founder & Executive Chef) and Jessica were so accessible throughout the night and continued to go out of their way to make sure everything was perfect for us! I love that he showed us the plate-setting process and we watched in awe at the amazing meticulousness of the great serving staff! The staff went out of their way to find us for appetizers (during photos they searched the entire venue until they found us) both before and after dinner. And in one of the most amazing moments of above-and-beyond service, Jonathan took control of our wedding exit by gathering all the guests (150 of them!), handing them sparklers, had his staff light each and every one and then found us to leave at the perfect moment. We had an unfortunate choice of wedding coordinator, who was never around during the night, and our grand exit would have been non-existent without the help and initiative of Jonathan and his amazing staff! Oh yeah...and the food was AWESOME! I have never liked salmon in my life but theirs was so good that I ordered a double plate (along with an equally amazing steak). They put together a great complement of appetizers that everybody raved about afterwards. I cannot say enough great things about their food and service! Without Jessica and Jonathan, our wedding wouldn't have been as amazing as it was! read more

I highly recommend Lavishly Dunn, they provide an excellent catering service! From food presentation to event planning, our wedding wouldn't have been the same without their attention to detail. The event was held at the Bass River Yacht Club in South Yarmouth and Jen travelled to the venue numerous times to help design the layout and prepare everything the day of. The food was excellent, serving size and presentation was great but not over the top. We will definitely be using Lavishly Dunn and Jen for future parties in the New England area. read more

Our wedding was in late September, 2018 so this review is long overdue! Jonathan, Cayla and the rest of the Lavishly Dunn team are absolutely fantastic. We were fortunate enough to have our wedding at a family home on the Cape, which was amazing but also came with a lot of details that normally a venue would take care of. Lavishly Dunn made the process easy and fun. Jonathan also served as our 'day of' planner. He and Cayla always quickly answered my emails and calls, helping to ensure that the 'day of' menu was correct and the wedding events could run smoothly. The food was also delicious. Honestly, it felt like we were eating in a 5 star restaurant. The horsd'oeuvres were amazing (I could have eaten a plate of those chicken quesadillas myself), and the dinner was ridiculously good. Several of our guests came up to my husband and I after, asking for recipes. When cooking for 120+ guests out of a makeshift kitchen (they set one up in our garage), I figured it would be good but honestly, they blew everyone away. It was amazing. The staff were also incredibly kind and accommodating. They took terrific care of our guests. Our cocktail hour was outside by the water, and once the sun went down it got chilly. One server ran to fetch my husband's 90 year old godmother a blanket, and kept checking in on her throughout the evening. They also made sure that my husband and I were always taken care of- that we had a good drink or got first choice of our favorite appetizers. Overall, they were professional, approachable and genuinely happy to be there. I can't recommend Jonathan and team enough. Jonathan has a great style. He knows how to get stuff done, but he also keeps it fun and stress-free. We wanted our wedding to be a big celebration and Jonathan helped us achieve just that. He and Cayla helped us personalize it with fun details (like making us our own signature cocktails...and letting me buy my own Costco cake). We will 100% work with them again and I can't wait until that day comes! I know how stressful it can be to find a great vendor/food option and I am happy to chat further with anyone who wants to learn more. :) read more

We worked with Cayla to have a high end Rehearsal Dinner prior to the pandemic. She was an expert, and helped us plan the perfect dinner. When the 2020 pandemic made us cancel original plans; Jonathon and Cayla helped us adapt the club rehearsal dinner to a backyard , under the tent, more intimate wedding dinner. It was awesome, delicious, and plated to meet current state requirements. We cannot thank them enough for their adaptability and providing a great meal and delightful staff! read more

I have been working with Lavishly Dunn for over a year in preparation for a rehearsal dinner. I worked with Cayla who endured many changes before COVID even was an issue. Jonathan was willing to adjust menus to meet our needs from beginning. COVID and restrictions blew our plans up, as I am panicking they are calm and riding the wave with us. Adjusting and accommodating during these unprecedented times. Can't express our appreciation enough! read more

Lavishly Dunn catered our wedding last week and did a phenomenal job! The food was delicious and they customized the menu to add little touches that matched our personality (their fun & unique appetizers were a huge hit!). Jonathan did a great job as our wedding day coordinator as well making sure everything ran smoothly at the rehearsal and on the day of. He and Cayla were super easy to work with in regards to preparation and coordination and we highly recommend Lavishly Dunn to anyone looking to cater their event! read more

I was planning a small dinner celebration in my home for my parents 65th Anniversary and heard about Lavishly Dunn. I went over to their office in Hanover and worked with Chelsea who was accommodating and knowledgeable. She helped me pick a menu and even had a special dinner for made for my 87 year old Mother who would not have enjoyed the entree we selected. When I called her the morning of the event with 2 additional people attending she said it was not a problem which relieved all my stress. The day of the event the staff showed up on time and could not have been more pleasant. Our home has an open concept so they were serving and preparing food in front of the guests. They were wonderfully friendly to everyone, answering questions and accommodating any requests. The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful One aspect of the evening that I didn't give much thought to but was so pleased about was the kitchen looked exactly the same as it did before they started, everything was swept and cleaned and put away. Usually when I host large family gatherings I can't really enjoy the guests because I'm working, cooking or cleaning. This was such great evening and I was able to enjoy every minute!! I would recommend highly Lavishly Dunn for your next event. read more

Rehearsal & Wedding catered by Lavishly Dunn this past weekend. Anyone looking for an amazing team of people to work with & absolutely delicious food, LAVISHLY DUNN is the one to have. We live in Miami and it is hard planning such an event from 1500 miles away, but with LAVISHLY DUNN, it was easier than I anticipated. They are so accommodating and easy to work with, not to mention the food!!! We didn't even have leftovers, food was enjoyed by one & all. Cayla was our coordinator...she was such a sweetheart and was on top of everything. She has great suggestions, so when you get stumped or confused she's right there with a solution. Jonathan (owner) was amazing! All his years of experience really helped us pull the menu together. As the nervous grooms Mom, Cayla kept me calm & reassured me all would be perfect, not to worry. She was right, it was perfect!! THANK YOU again & again Jonathan, Cayla and your entire team!!!!!! read more

Unresponsive!!! I have a big event coming up and reached out to inquire. After getting an email back with information I tried to set up an appointment to book them. However their team member first set up an appointment for a call and then never called. While she apologized through email the next scheduled appointment the same thing happened. She again apologized and said she had vacation the next day and could we do it when she returns. Once again she set something up and after reschedule work meetings to be available Monday morning comes and no call. An email eventually came asking to have the call the next day. We went with someone else. If this place can't treat prospects well how do they treat their customers. Stay away!!! read more

Great article on the company below! They are also on Facebook. http://www.patriotledger.com/business/x1999160065/Lavishly-using-owner-s-name-in-company-name read more

Had a great dinner party catered by Lavishly Dunn. Food was fantastic, customer service was professional and prompt, would highly recommend!

3.5 Stars! Plus side: Jonathan, the Chef and owner of Lavishly Dunn is truly an exceptional chef and is the only reason we chose Lavishly Dunn to cater our fall wedding. He is personable, knowledgeable, and understands customer service. His food was made just the way we wanted and plated and served beautifully. All guests, with their multiple food allergies and dietary restrictions, were well taken care of by Jonathan and his staff at the venue location. The staff at the venue provided extraordinary service and took care of all needs so we could just relax, visit, and enjoy our wedding reception. Everything was plated beautifully and they did a great job managing the venue location once they arrived. (There was some tableware that they could've cleared prior to departure, but that wasn't huge for us as we had many helping hands following the reception). Downside: This would be a five star review, yet we were extremely disappointed with Jen, Lavishly Dunn's Sales and Operation's Manager. From the moment we sent an inquiry to Lavishly Dunn regarding catering possibilities (started in February 2015 for an October 2015 wedding), Jen has been unresponsive, and when she did respond, she always provided us with an excuse as to why she failed to return an email, phone call, another email, another phone call, etc. If this was an isolated event, we would understand as life happens, however this continued all the way up until the day of our wedding. Had it not been for the great food and personable attention that Jonathan showed us at our tasting, we would have gone with another catering company hands down (and we almost did, but good food was our goal, regardless of service), as Jen's customer service made us anxious and worried as to the quality of food and service we would be receiving at our wedding. Sadly, Jen failed to do many of the things she said she would do, such as a site visit to the venue location (this caused unnecessary anxiety as we were unsure what type of equipment they would need at location, as we went with another equipment rental company), and her presence at our actual event (which she told us multiple times that she would be there in addition to the wedding coordinator, however it did relieve our anxiety that Jen was NOT at the reception, so it all worked out). We had to play the silly game of CC'ing Jonathan on every email or just reaching out to him just to get Jen to acknowledge our existence and answer our inquiries. We did all of the venue preparation planning, reception timeline coordination, and pre-reception execution with absolutely no assistance from Jen or the Wedding Manager that we were paying for, so other than the proposal (which had to be corrected multiple times as Jen failed to accurately portray what we had requested, quantities, price, etc.) I'm not sure what they did in terms of planning for us. Price was a bit outrageous for what they provided. Though the food was great, and the service at the venue was well provided, I'm not sure why we paid just as much money for approximately an 8-hour period for a chef, three servers, a bar tender, and kitchen technician as we did for 48 guest meals, a bar service (we provided our own alcohol) and three stationary appetizers. We kept asking Jen if we even needed all of that staff for such a small wedding and Jen insisted that we did, however I'm not sure why or where that money went to. We saved over $1,000 by going through a different equipment rental company than the one Lavishly Dunn uses, so I would recommend shopping around for equipment to not blow your wedding budget on marked up equipment. Bottom line: Jonathan is amazing and has amazing, healthy food, prepared the way you want it. However, if Jen is managing your event, ask to be managed by another staff member (Connie and Mackenzie are great!), this will save you time, anxiety, headaches, and most likely your money. read more

My fiancée and I really enjoyed our wedding tasting with Lavishly Dunn and strongly recommend that anyone looking for an ace team to cater their event with great food consider them. Fiona and Pete (the dynamic sales and chef team) were not only clearly experienced professionals, but also personable and fun to get to know. We enjoyed them as much as we did the food! read more

First the good news: the food at our wedding was very good. The less than good news: working with the Lavishly Dunn employees was frustrating and left me wondering to the last moment if they'd be able to pull it all off. There was the list of questions that took four weeks to be answered and a meeting no one ever showed up for. At about 10 days before the wedding, I finally got the updated proposal I'd been asking repeatedly for and found six errors. As well as it all worked out in the end, I can't honestly say that I'd recommend them. read more

Last June I called Lavishly Dunn to prepare food for a graduation party I was hosting at my home. I thought the website looked really great. Jonathan Dunn and Michelle Smyth helped me immensely in discussing menu options. The food was delicious , grilled steak kabobs with a pickled onion relish and citrus herbed chicken with mango salsa. The sides, penne pasta and potato salad were wonderfully gourmet, really amped up, not your typical salads. Everyone loved the strawberry goat cheese salad with almonds and the refreshing strawberry mint vinaigrette. The food looked beautiful, tasted great, and was just perfect for a hot summer day. My graduate and all the guests really enjoyed the meal. I am so happy I found a caterer in which I can feel confident. Lavishly Dunn prepared an eye appealing and wonderfully tasty meal at a reasonable price. I forgot to send this in earlier. I pulled out their business card for a holiday party and thought better late than never Deb S. read more

This review is for Jessica T., event planner. Jessica gets it. She is organized, enthusiastic, and genuinely excited to plan your event. Not just polite excited so she gets your business, but genuinely excited. She replies to your emails the same day and she is just super awesome. I desperately wanted Jessica to plan/cater my wedding, but the restrictions of my venue proved to be a worthy foe and I never actually got to hire her. But for months she entertained my crazy ideas, met with me, took notes, raised her insurance (for my venue), and gave me a few ideas (like my wedding DATE) that I am totally stoked on. She did all this without a contract and with no obligation! She knows her stuff and how to do business. The business philosophy of Lavishly Dunn is also spot on. They don't charge you all sorts of crazy fees and surcharges. You pay only for tangible things which is so important nowadays with caterers. You are one lucky duck if you get to work with Jessica because she rocks. read more

We have used Lavishly Dunn several times for casual events at our home and for large business functions. Each and every time, the food is delicious and the service is fantastic. I would recommend them to anyone! read more