I've been eating her food for years! she always comes up with new and exciting meals for me to try…read more 12/10 experience. I'll for sure keep coming back

Simply put: Chris is THE MAN. Stop whatever you are doing, call him, and get him in your house…read more Now. My sister got my mother and I a gift certificate for Christmas 2009 for 'personal chef services.' She had heard of this dude from some friends, and since my mother and I are very much into eating, drinking, and being merry, this was a perfect present. According to his press packet, we had the choice of hosting a dinner party, taking private culinary classes with Chris (knife skills, learning basic sauces, creating a meal step by step right beside him), or having him prepare us a series of meals for the week that he will package up and be ready for heating whenever we wanted. We didn't get around to scheduling something with Chris until November 2010. We decided to do a simple dinner party. Chris was super-easy to work with regarding scheduling, and then went over and above the necessary service in designing the perfect menu for our party of five. Despite a shellfish allergy, a nut allergy, one guy who doesn't eat most vegetables, and a mushroom hater -- he put together a menu that made all five of our mouths water. On the day of the party, he arrived at my mother's house three hours early to prep. At first, because she has an open kitchen, dining room, and living room set-up I thought it was going to be weird to have Chris cooking and all of us lounging around, chatting about everything from can-can dance to cancer, and drinking in his earshot. It couldn't have been better. Chris was personable, chill, and really easy to talk to PLUS he was a total ninja in the kitchen and prepared a four-course meal from scratch without so much as a clang of a pan. The best part: the food was INCREDIBLE! Appetizer: Sausage, peppers and white bean ragout over Asiago polenta Pasta: Penne alla Vodka - Penne tossed with pancetta in a light vodka tomato cream and topped with parmagiana. Entrée: Choice of Garlic and Fennel-Encrusted Filet Mignon topped with Gorgonzola and Pancetta Chip OR Veal Osso Buco in wine and tomatoes topped with gremolata Sides: Cabernet-Saffron Risotto, Rosemary-Honey Cream, Seared Garlicky Spinach Dessert: Cannoli di Ricotta with Espresso Sauce and Orange Marmellata The second best part: This cost $60 PER PERSON! (We also tipped Chris because we were so happy with the service. It is not required, but I can't imagine not tipping him. He was just so AWESOME!) Not only is working with Chris a pleasure, but he is a hugely talented chef that was more than willing to personalize his art and work to fit our goals, AND it's a great value! Not to mention that I got to chill in the comfort of my mother's home...so it was much easier to pass out on the couch to let my full, happy belly settle!

My last year of school I hired Chris to prepare meals from me so that when I came home from work I…read morecould eat quick and get to studying. It was the best decision I ever made. First he met with me and did an extensive interview about what I liked to eat, what I didn't like to eat and what I was willing to try. Every other week Chris would come to my condo on Monday while I was at work and prepare individual meals and leave them in my freezer. They were all labeled and ready to go. I would come home from work and pop one in the microwave and get to my schoolwork. The food was always amazing and and my kitchen looked better after he left than before he came...seriously. Chris can cook anything- my brother in law took a day long cooking class with him and said it was one of the best ever. Hire Chris. You won't be sorry.

We hired Blue Rocks Catering for our wedding, and it was hands down one of the best decisions we…read moremade. Our planner recommended them, and after comparing menus from other vendors, Blue Rocks stood out with their creative options and emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. We booked a tasting with our chosen dishes and were blown away--the food was better than restaurant quality, and our only hope was that they could replicate it on the big day. They absolutely delivered! The hand-passed appetizers on the Fort Adams lawn were a huge hit--especially the bacon-wrapped dates, scallops, and mini hot lobster rolls. Dinner was equally amazing, and impressively served hot and fresh despite the challenges of an outdoor venue. Our planner, who has attended countless tastings, even commented that it was some of the best catering she had ever experienced. Highly recommend Blue Rocks to cater your wedding or event, Katie was awesome, making everything easy and taking control over any and all requests, big or small! Thank you so much!

This is a little late, and I apologize. Our wedding was 11/22/25, and I cannot say enough about the…read morequality of the food. Our guests are still raving about it. I will certainly continue to recommend them to everyone who is looking for a caterer. That said, this was a second wedding (both of us in our 70's) and most of the planning fell upon us. We hired their coordinator for the day of and once we dropped off our centerpieces, etc., for the reception, I was free to spend the rest of the day getting ready, relaxing. I didn't have to worry about a thing at the wedding. Noelle was terific. Everything was just as we had pictured it at the ceremony and reception. It was perfect. I hope I can work with her again as we plan a few family events in the future

I ordered a bunch of food from McGraths for a quarantine bday dinner for my mom. They were so…read moreaccommodating with the pick up time and had everything hot and ready for us. OMG. The food. Just beyond delicious. We had lobster, clams, mussels, stuffed quahogs, sausage, corn, lobster rolls, watermelon salad, potato salad. Literally everything was fresh and delicious. Photos just don't do the food justice. Especially the clam chowder - I don't have any photos b/c I downed it so fast. Best clam chowder EVER. EVER. I said what I said. In these crazy times, it's really nice to such a quality, beautifully prepare and packaged meal. The lobster is SO fresh and they even include shell crackers. Supporting a wonderful local business is the cherry on top.

I had a fantastic experience with this company. They were highly recommended for their exceptional…read moremenu and customer service. They catered to our party of 50 ppl. Their team replied to our inquiry on less than a weeks notice. Best price for great tasting food. All attendees loved their meals. I highly recommend them.

I hired Block Island Charcuterie to do a grazing table for my baby shower. There were close to 90…read morepeople attending and they did an incredible job making a gorgeous, diverse table with tons of variety and accommodated every dietary restriction. Every single guest who came in commented on how beautiful the spread was. They even added adorable baby shower touches like a watermelon bassinet and a Brie shaped like a onesie. Was also super easy to arrange. I told them how many people to buy for, and they showed up day-of and set it all out. I didn't have to do anything. Perfect experience.

I recommend Block Island Charcuterie highly. I have ordered from them several times in the past…read more The Charcuterie Boards were full of delicious and fresh ingredients and truly pieces of art . Last month I went to a Charcuterie Workshop at The Wine Cellar on Main, in Northport, NY celebrating Galantines Day . What a cute place and what a fun time . I had a beautiful Charcuterie Board to bring with me on a ski weekend.

We could not have been happier with the services from Stella and her husband for our Wedding!! I…read morewould definitely recommend working with Stella for your event. Stella was very friendly, and truly listened to what we wanted and made it easy for us. Very accommodating and made our day truly special. Everyone had a blast and the music was on point for the mood! A lot of dancing and fun music and that is exactly what Stella brought to the dance floor. Thank you again, Stella!

I have hired Stella Tunes for several events over the years and my friends and family are still…read moretalking about them all. Let's face it when it comes to events no one remembers anything about it except if they had a great time they will never forget. Call Stella Tunes you wont regret it !!!

Had a cooking class with them, and it was fantastic! Will definitely do again. It was fun, and I…read morelearned so much, and we got to eat what we made!

I work for them and they never paid me. I would never work for them again. The people I worked with…read morewere great. But a company that dont want for pay u for your time is a problem with me.

We truly cannot speak highly enough of Smoke & Pickles!…read more Our guests are still talking about "the best wedding food they've ever had" 3 months later, and we can't argue with them. Beyond creating an incredibly bespoke and personal menu for us (with plenty of GF and veggie options!) Sally was instrumental to the process. She helped us book all of our rentals (tent, flatware, plates, tables, etc) and she was always there for advice and to offer suggestions based on her experience. She met with us at PEAK to pick out our tableware, she gave us great suggestions for anything else we needed to rent, coordinated all the setup both on Friday and our actual wedding day, and was so prompt in her replies via email or phone. We could not have pulled it off without her expertise! We would have ended up spending a lot more money overall if we didn't have her guidance. And of course the food was amazing. I loved the fact that it was all local and in-season! Sustainability was very important when picking our vendors, so I appreciated the attention to detail, the composting, and support of local farmers and growers. Plus we got to take home the leftovers! Win/win/win. Lastly, the whole team truly cares about the process. They don't just throw food in pans on the table, but craft such gorgeous tablescapes that look like they fit in perfectly with the rest of the event. Handmade pottery, flowers, cutting boards...its beautiful to look at, AND to eat! If you need a caterer to deliver the BEST food and support your wedding or event - Smoke and Pickles is your team.

Our wedding was made perfect by Sally and her team. Sally was a delight to work with, knew exactly…read morethe vibe we were going for and I trusted her wholeheartedly in every decision. Oh, and the food. People are still talking about it ( "those lobster rolls! "That beef!" "Those FISH!") The menu was simple, fresh, and spectacular. And the service was impeccable. The staff was friendly and everything seemed custom (they collected guests empty glasses in baskets for instance). If you're considering using S and P for an event, in my mind, the decision is made. In Sally we not only met a caterer but we made a friend.