The incomparable Boo Wells and her fantastic team catered our wedding this past May 31st at my…read morein-law's home in Theresa, New York. My wife and I couldn't be happier with how things went. From our first brainstorming meeting with Boo, in the garden at The Farm House Kitchen, we knew Boo was going to be a perfect fit. As a professional caterer and wedding planner myself, I knew finding the right fit for our wedding would be tough. Luckily, Boo came highly recommended from a trusted friend, and lived up to our expectations and her reputation. Her commitment to local, fresh and sustainable ingredients was in-line with our food values, her pallet sophisticated and mature, her kindness and confidence reassuring.
Throughout the planning process, Boo was engaged and committed to our vision of the wedding. She met with us several times, both on-site and over the phone, coordinating rentals, sub-contracted vendors, set-up and clean-up of the event. Her staff was genuine and professional, and delivered a near-flawless service experience to us and our guests.
On the day of the wedding, anywhere I looked Boo was there - smiling and managing every aspect of the event, including two separate cooking locations, a hired pig roaster, pre-ceremony refreshments, cocktail hour passed and stationary hors d' oeuvres, and a fabulous seated buffet that showcased the seasonal bounty of upstate New York. All of which took place on the sprawling lake-front property of my in-laws. She and her staff must have each walked five miles that day.
We supplied our family olive oil from Greece, our own maple syrup and honey that were well incorporated in to the diverse and delicious meal. A local baker and friend supplied a half-dozen varieties of homemade pies, which Boo cut and served personally from behind the dessert buffet. A nice, and personal touch.
I was nervous to hand the reigns of my wedding over to someone I hardly knew, as anyone would be, and while Boo's rapidly growing and diverse business sometimes delays her emails or call-backs, there is no one in the Thousand Islands region who deserves the success she is enjoying more than her. I may also be criticized for asking too much, but we invested a lot of faith and money into our big day, and wanted everything to be perfect.
With Boo and her staff, it was.
The food, service and attention to detail was magnificent, and the overwhelming response from our guests was that it was the best wedding they ever attended. My wife and I highly recommend Boo and the excellent staff of The Farm House Kitchen, and consider ourselves lucky to have had Boo and her team be a part of our day. Thanks Boo, George and Abby.