I hired John for a birthday celebration, after speaking with a few local caterers his offering was…read morebest for my needs. On the day of the party, I had a chef on-site, one server and one bartender, who served guests with booze I supplied. They came early to set up and cleaned everything up before they left. Their service included all platters, plates, and cutlery. The team was kind and professional. We did hot/cold heavy-apps, in total 8, which included a cheese board and hummus/dips. The food was outstanding, everyone raved about it. It was expensive but this approach allowed me to have more people join and I was able to enjoy time with guests without worrying about food or that someone had a drink. One minor frustration was the contract process, it should be standard practice to have an agreement that outlines all details, including the agreed to menu, and to have it signed by both parties. It felt like they were inconvenienced by this request. That said, I would recommend Essential Chefs Catering to anyone!

John did an incredible job for our birthday celebration dinner party. Great apps, amazing dinner,…read moreand impeccable service. At the end of the night, all of my guests were asking for his number.

I ordered their Buffalo Chicken dip for a super bowl party. Everyone raved about it- it had the…read moreright amount of heat, was cheesy and had plenty of chicken! The order was generous so there was more than enough for all! Go Five Daughters!

Melissa and her team provided the BEST food, delivery, and…read moreservice anyone could ask for and at reasonable prices. Her extensive menu options were unbelievable especially since I needed both vegetarian options and items compatible with the needs of a guest that had recent transplant surgery. From the unreal chachuterie display to multiple entree items to their decadent dessert options were by far the hits of this family gathering. Thanks again Melissa and all those behind the scene to make this event memorable to all. John

We were at a backyard barbecue with Big Pig grilling The…read morestaff was very friendly and helpful, Clean up process was seamless! The food was Amazing!!

We had a fantastic experience with Big Pig! They catered our company's annual summer picnic and we…read morecouldn't have been happier. We got the Backyard BBQ package with hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken and steak tips; all delicious, juicy and tender. They had a wide variety of homemade sauces to choose from, and the sides were a hit -- we chose the smoked corn and black bean salad, potato salad, and green salad. All their staff were friendly and helpful, they left everything spotless and even packed up the leftovers in to-go boxes. The also gifted us with a cute boxed sampler of their BBQ sauces! Pre-event communication was a breeze. I do a lot of events and this is not the usual -- I'd highly recommend Big Pig for any catering needs!

Kitchen to Aisle was undoubtedly the easiest decision for our wedding meals! From the moment we met…read morethe team for our tasting, we knew we had found exactly what we were looking for. They not only understood our vision but also helped us discover unique ways to incorporate a variety of delicious foods into our wedding day, reflecting our family favorites and New England charm. Every bite during the tasting brought tears to my eyes (yes food is that good you WILL be emotional with every bite), and spending time with Nick and Meg made us feel right at home!!! The food on our wedding day was incredibly amazing, and our families and friends still rave about how delicious everything was. We haven't stopped thinking about it either! After the ceremony, they made sure my husband and I had our favorite dishes and some time to ourselves which was so thoughtful and SO IMPORTANT. They even gave me a pre-game bite before the ceremony with the AMAZING BEGGER'S PURSE and ensured that I didn't get any sauce on my wedding dress!!! Overall, they brought our vision to life and exceeded all expectations. We feel fortunate to have gained such special friends in our lives. We can't thank you enough for EVERYTHING on our wedding day! 10/10 RECOMMEND THEIR TEAM FOR ALL EVENTS ESPECIALLY WEDDINGS!

The Kitchen to Aisle staff surpassed any expectation we had for our wedding day. Nick, Meg and…read moretheir team fed 250+ people throughout night, from creative and delicious passed apps to beautifully curated dinner stations and the cutest candy bar for dessert. They were so very accommodating, especially with a non-traditional venue and such a large group! We still have people raving how this was the best food they ever had at a wedding (or really ever had, period)! We cannot thank them enough and cannot wait to work with them for future events.

My employer uses Great Circle very often at work for breakfast and lunches…read more I was very excited when my daughter told us they were one of the preferred catering companies that were authorized at her wedding venue and encouraged them to use Great Circle. Great Circle did not disappoint and treated us to simply amazing food and hospitality. The staff was extremely professional and almost invisible(in a good way) during the reception on September 1st at the Portsmouth Elks Club. We enjoyed a buffet with Braised Beef Short Ribs, Chicken Bellagio, Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables. For appetizers we enjoyed charcuterie platters.

So the day of my brother's rehearsal dinner has come and passed, and Great Circle Catering knocked…read moreit out of the park. All of our friends and family from all over the country couldn't stop raving about the food, and their new Tap Truck was a hit serving as both a source of ice cold draft beer and a conversation piece. As expected, the raw bar was top notch, and the tenderloin popovers, cheddar bites, bacon wrapped scallops, and deviled eggs were so tasty I barely had room left for the main course because I couldn't stop taking more! Our entree selections were similarly satisfying with a delicious chicken dish, glazed rainbow baby carrots, and their clam chowder being notable standouts. The sirloin carving station was a real hit, particularly with their fig and wilted arugula accomplishments, and Chef Ned's bright and engaging personality made this event really stand out with a friendly greeting and engaging conversation for all, both young and old. The whole team was exceedingly friendly and engaged, not cool and aloof like some service staff can be. I'd particularly like to give a shout-out to Jen who not only guided us through all of the planning steps leading up to the big day, but also was kind enough to go to the store after her set up was done and pick up more ice for us for our self-furnished beverage station. Many caterers would have treated this as a "not my problem"situation since we weren't paying them to provide beverages, but she went above and beyond to help ensure our event was a success. I have zero reservations about calling Jen at Great Circle for help planning our next big event and neither should you!

my family made arrangements with celebrations for my mother in laws celebration of life and we…read morecould not have been happier with such a smooth day. the contact back and forth for the initial arrangements to the delivery to the absolutely delicious food was amazing. We cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you so very much.

Celebrations catering has done a fantastic job at my school. They have great employees like Wendy…read moreand Robin who make sure the students are cared for and that the food is high quality. I would highly recommend this catering service.

I was just cleaning and came across our wedding menu from October 2015. To this day (almost 5 years…read morelater) people STILL talk about the food at our wedding! Dan and Silvia were amazing to work with, I remember them very fondly, just really really awesome people. Their serving staff was great as well. They worked with our budget and created an amazing array of hors d'oeuvres, dishes, and a pasta bar. I liked that we were able to try the menu well before the wedding. We had a fall wedding and the ingredients they used reflected this which I liked. I just can not say enough how amazing the food was. I remember my friends joking that the food changed their life. Sorry my review is so late, but hopefully it just goes to show how amazing this company is!!

Preparation Perfect. Food Ample and Perfect…read more Presentation Perfect. hors d'ouvres Serving Perfect. Buffet Serving Perfect. What else can I say.

I hired Mellissa to cater my wedding I would not recommend her services to anyone…read more From the beginning, communication was a major issue. Both my wedding coordinator and I reached out to her multiple times with important questions and updates, only to be met with silence. This lack of communication created unnecessary stress, especially as we approached the big day. In fact, just one week before the wedding, we still didn't have a finalized menu because Mellissa was so unresponsive. On the day of the wedding, things went from bad to worse. When Melissa arrived and was setting up for the wedding, my dad overheard her asking her staff who had catering experience. Are you kidding me?? She later admitted to bringing in entirely new staff who were clearly inexperienced, untrained and unprofessional. To make matters worse, they ran out of prepared food, and many of our guests were left waiting while additional food was made. Mellissa was also seen mixing up salad bowls with her bare hands making us question what other unsanitary things happened that day. The quality of the food that was served was very disappointing. The chicken entree we had loved during our tasting was completely different from what was served. It was incredibly bland and lacked the flavor we had expected. One of the salad bowls was served with no dressing and Mellissa responded very short and rude to one of our guests when they asked her for dressing. For dessert, we had ordered cupcakes and mini cheesecakes, but there were so few that many guests didn't even realize dessert was being served. To top it off, the cupcakes were cut in half and placed in plastic cups, giving the impression of a last-minute potluck rather than a professionally catered wedding. At the end of the night, Mellissa left all of our remaining alcohol, purchased by us, out for anyone to grab. This was a major liability and created significant stress for the venue owners, who were left scrambling to secure everything. It was incredibly irresponsible and showed a complete lack of professionalism and regard for the safety and legal concerns involved. After the event, I reached out to Mellissa to share my concerns and requested a partial refund. She initially agreed that a refund was fair, but has since completely stopped responding and has not followed through. Weddings are meant to be joyful and memorable, but Mellissa's lack of professionalism and poor service created unnecessary stress and frustration. I would strongly advise others to look elsewhere when planning such an important day.

I'm a person who believes in fair play and I'll always take the high road. But this just cannot go…read morewithout being shared. Beware! #1. Hired Maeve's to do mocktails at our event. A $1500/day minimum sales was required. Fair enough. As the event grew closer, we asked if Maeve's could provide breakfast foods for one day. She agreed and we were happy. The food and drinks were good and people were happy. No mention was made about an additional $1500 minimum for the food IN ADDITION to the $1500 minimum for the drinks. Day one sales were $290 - so I'd owe her $1210. Day two sales were over $1600 including breakfast foods and mocktails. She charged me double the $1500 minimum and today I've received an invoice for over $2700! It includes those added minimums PLUS meals tax for food that was never sold! #2. A family member hired Maeve's to cater their wedding. The crew showed up totally unprepared. "Maeve" had pulled the sweet little food trailer that had been promised, to another gig and sent her crew with a folding table, no shelter whatsoever, tiny electric convection oven, not nearly enough food, nothing to keep it warm - it was an October outdoor wedding! To add insult to injury, the extension cords they had were inadequate for the load and shorted out. Note: this was supposed to be a totally self-contained unit with its own power supply. She totally threw her crew under the bus - they were lovely and did their best. But finally the bride's father fired them, and a desperate call to Nick's Restaurant had hot, delicious food to the wedding in 45 minutes. Oh, and she condescendingly call me sweetheart and darling! I'm a 71 year old successful business woman. She has no idea......