The Local Meatball

(8 reviews)

I've had the pleasure of taking three of Chef Raquel's cooking classes. Two were in a large group…read moresetting and one was a small private class. Chef Raquel makes everyone feel comfortable and confident in the kitchen. She's instantly likable, fun and knowledgeable...all while managing to keep everyone engaged. Her recipes are delicious! I've made some of my favorites again at home. I'd highly recommend booking a cooking class with her and her team. You will have a blast, learn something new and have a delicious meal!

Chef Raquel is amazing! She catered my 40th birthday celebration and 3 weeks later my guests are…read morestill raving about the food! Seriously EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious! I'm still waiting on that herb baby potatoes recipe. Thank you again!

Along Came Carol Catering & The Nook

(19 reviews)

I was coming to the Fairfield area from California for my brother's memorial service in April 2014…read moreand Carol was was able to orchestrate a reception for me through phone contact alone. She was so easy to work with, took total control and organized and coordinated the whole 2 day event for me before I even left home, so that I didn't have to worry about anything when I got to CT except being with my family. Carol was able to capture exactly what I wanted, with absolutely no stress on my part. The food was fresh and delicious and she was able to put a modern spin on my family's favorite classic foods. Carol did a fantastic job and I would definitely recommend her and her very professional services to anyone!

We used Along Came Carol to cater our Senior Leadership Team dinner, and it was absolutely…read moreoutstanding from start to finish. Carol and her team brought such professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail--our entire group was blown away. The passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour were a perfect opener--especially the Tuscan bean bruschetta on cucumber rounds and the chilled gazpacho shooters, which were both refreshing and beautifully presented. For dinner, the buffet was exceptional. The marinated flank steak and barbecue chicken were huge hits, but the whole salmon filet and grilled summer vegetables stole the show for many. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Carol & Romy were both a joy to work with--thoughtful, responsive, and clearly passionate about what she does. We would not hesitate to work with her again for future events. Highly recommend!

Katie's Kitchen

We are so happy to have found Katie! We hosted a baby shower for 45 people last weekend and asked…read moreKatie to provide the food. She and her helper arrived 2 hours before our event and set up the most beautiful tables. More importantly, her food was delicious. There was an assortment of tea sandwiches, delicious salads and a beautiful charcuterie board. Honestly, people raved about how good everything was! And there was plenty of it. People piled their plates and we still had leftovers to enjoy the next day. Katie is a true professional and we will certainly use her again for our next event.

Katie provided catering for a student film I produced. The food she provided was delicious and…read moreloved by our whole cast and crew of around 30 people. She was wonderful to work with and was very accommodating for allergies. Her setup was beautiful and professional, and the food was great as well. I would highly recommend Katie's Kitchen for any catering needs!

Garelick & Herbs Catering

3.7

(12 reviews)

Catered my son's Bar Mitzvah in March 2014. The food was…read moreexcellent (including the sushi). The presentation was beautiful. Paula and Gina were pleasures to work with. I was worried about our temple being too small to hold the number of people we had invited for our "celebration luncheon". They spent every conversation with me, trying to assure me that everything would be perfect, and the space/food would all come together. I doubted them, but they were correct. Everything was perfect!!! We will definitely be using them again!!!

They might be great for catering, but keep on driving if you want to stop and get sandwiches. I…read morewent in with my wife and ordered two sandwiches. It took nearly 20 minutes for the kid to put together a very sad (see picture) Ruben-like sandwich (which cost me $8.50 for about $1 worth of ingredients) and was supposed to be on a knish, which they didn't have. My wife's (Italian combo) came out on stale Focaccia and had to be re-made.

Fortuna's Catering

4.7

(14 reviews)

Met that at an event at Beardsley Zoo. Hands down they had the best food at the event was from the…read moredolls! Everyone at the park was talking about there Sesame Noodles! Their energy was great, the noodles were cooked to perfection! I went back for 2nds with no shame! Highly recommend and would definitely get food from them again!

Exceptional food and service. Not a thing was missed. From initial booking to the event, all went…read moresmoothly and my guests had the time of their lives. Thank you Nancy and Kristin!

Cinch Food

4.5

(14 reviews)

An amazing experience with Shawn Russell and the staff at Cinch! Full banquet meal provided for our…read more100 Year Anniversary of the Ukrainian American Club in Southport, CT and the meal was truly one of the best things during the event! Love Chicken Kiev? Look no farther as Shawn, a true culinary genius, prepared the most tender, savory and authentic chicken served with delicious butter sauce! SUPERB! The rest of the meal was pure perfection, roast prime rib, roast pork tenderloin and the best grilled vegetables, roasted rosemary potatoes and everything. No detail was missed and the staff was professional and very efficient! Thank you for the BEST catered meal we've ever had!

Phenomenal! Cooking class taught by a patient, knowledgeable and fun chef. Went as part of a…read morebachelorette group - the pace was relaxed and all of us were able to get something out of the class.

Garden Catering - Fairfield

4.0

(131 reviews)

This Garden Catering location is the closest to my home. Came here after getting my hair done next…read moredoor. Of course I bought some nuggets, cones, and fries, they are known for their fresh, crispy, well seasoned nuggets. The vibe is super casual and convenient, but during busy times, the wait can be a little longer than expected. Worth the wait for something fresh and clean. Today I decided to try one of their spicy sandwiches. It was a bit though. I wasn't a fan. especially with all the competition around to get a better quality chicken sandwich, I'd wouldn't wanna order that from here again. At least the chicken nuggets, cones, and fries were nice and hot, crispy, tasty, and Fresh.

The best chicken nuggets, can't wait to have more! They are big, not dried out and have an…read moreinteresting seasoning, not salty, not hot. Decent fries too!

Best In Gourmet

(13 reviews)

I have used best of gourmet for the last 10 years. Their food is superior to any other catering…read moreoperation, they care they have style, and the event is always spectacular. You will never be disappointed. Also, staff is very professional Sandy

Best in Gourmet Catering was out of this world incredible!! Chris is a complete gem and did such an…read moreamazing job of bringing our wedding vision to life. He went above and beyond to fantastically coordinate with the other vendors and we felt so at ease knowing he was our guy! All our guests raved about the SUPERB service at the wedding. The staff was beyond friendly and super accomodating. Our guests also raved that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding!! Ginny was our captain and was absolutely fantastic! She made sure we were taken care of the entire time and kept us on track! I cannot say enough good things about the entire operation, and it was above and beyond what we could have ever imagined. Thank you Best in Gourmet!!

Shaken and Stirred Catered Events

4.6

(10 reviews)

I used Shaken and Stirred for my daughter's bridal shower last weekend. I was so impressed with…read morethem! Brittney was wonderful to deal with and made planning the event so easy. The team showed up on time and got right to work! The food was wonderful and my guests raved about how delicious the food was. The wait staff was professional and made sure that all the guests were served. The presentation was gorgeous! I highly recommend Shaken and Stirred!

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.

Mckenzie Event Rentals

Responsive, timely, and went above and beyond to help my family with our event. I would recommend…read moretheir services enthusiastically!

Phenomenal communication and customer service from start to finish!! I highly recommend McKenzie…read moreEvent rentals. They made the entire process easy. Set up and take down was done seamlessly!!

Mitchco Tent & Party Rentals

3.9

(8 reviews)

I have used this Co. every time i need tent and party rentals. Mike was very accommodating when i…read morehad a backyard wedding and made it a great experience. I will use them again and again. Mike is great.

If there were more stars to add - Mike would have them! I ordered chairs for a holiday party. Mike…read moreresponded straight away, his prices were fantastic, the chair arrived in a box and extremely clean - Mike even threw in a few extra chairs. The gentlemen who delivered them was kind and efficient. The chairs were supposed to be picked up on Monday - but I had to run out, Mike gave me the flexibility of having them picked up the following day. The same gentlemen that dropped them off, picked them up - boxing them quickly. I cannot say enough about this amazing experience! I will certainly be using Mitchco again!

Pro Party Rentals

4.2

(5 reviews)

Great company + great service; my event was forecast for rain + they let me keep the chairs and…read moretables I had rented for an extra day, completely free! Wonderful customer service, will definitely be a repeat customer.

Excellent service. The crew that set up the tent was friendly and professional. Making changes to…read morethe contract and scheduling was prompt and totally accommodating. Overall experience was excellent. I would definitely recommend using Nick and his Pro Party Rental team for your next event.

Mr. Tent Party Rentals

4.0

(4 reviews)

The nicest workers and the best owner / management who are all always very polite, punctual, and…read moreaccomodating no matter what our needs are. Very competitive pricing for high quality rental products! Only place we use for our party meeds!

I used Mr. Tent for Labor Day weekend. He was very nice and so wear his employees. His equipment…read morewas in great shape. Thanks for Making my party a success.

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Mario D.

11 years ago

Great balls. Great guys. Reliable and friendly. Balls were tender and offer a wide variety of flavors.

Jv M.

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11 years ago

Great meatballs, if you can get em.

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