The spouse and I wanted to feel good about where every dollar was going for our wedding. We had heard about More Than A Meal catering, which hires graduates from Amos House's culinary training program, and were curious to see if the quality of food could rise to their mission. The tasting was incredible, BEST price quote, and they had some weddings and many big events under their belt - we were sold.
They were totally open to making up a menu right alongside us: a RI mess-fest of lobster (with bibs!), BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, fresh veggies, potatoes, cornbread, watermelon, strawberry shortcake... following clamcake & chowdah shooter apps with gorgeous fruit/cheese spreads.
Tom is a fantastic chef and a sweet guy - simultaneously laid back and has his sh- together. There was a surprise point-person turnover - enough to coax the Bridezilla out of anyone - but Robb and Shelly were immediately on top of their game when they took over the post. This is now the dream team that also oversees the great Friendship Cafe; I don't know how they do it all but they do it well.
It felt awesome to support MTAM. The family style service had a few bumps but the staff did an overall wonderful job. MTAM doesn't serve alcohol but they have a partner vendor they arrange for bar service and we bought the booze.
So why not 5 stars? I love them... but I attended a breakfast meeting catered by MTAM and it wasn't that great. Maybe it was just a bad day - these guys totally DELIVERED for our event; I wouldn't hesitate a moment to recommend them or hire them again. read more