If you are planning any kind of event please check out Governor Hill Mansion. It's so beautiful…read morewith the many rooms to explore. How I would describe Governor Hill Mansion is elegant. You never have to worry about any details for your event. Elaine, will take care of everything for you. We have been here many times. The staff are incredible. Elaine, is amazing and the mansion will take you back in time!

I can not get over how stunning this place is. The furniture,paintings,staircase, bookshelves are…read morebeautiful. I had my wedding there and had the best time of my life. I have some amazing photos and incredible memories. One of the biggest reasons we chose this venue is because of the event coordinator Elaine. She is their best asset. She helped us plan every detail. She offered suggestions and advice as we needed if. She was always available and prompt with responses. She stayed from the time the girls arrived to get ready until late at night until everyone had their last drink. She made sure our night went perfect. We knew once we met Elaine we wouldn't have to worry about a thing. She is wonderful. The rest of the staff the worked at the event were excellent. They were fun, engaging, polite and friendly. They led the electric slide during some dancing. They also worked incredibly hard while they were chatting with us and all of our guests. They were always asking can I get you anything. They all went above and beyond during the entire night. The food was great. We had lunch while getting ready. It had sandwhiches cheese fruit chips and drinks. This was just the fuel we needed before a busy day ahead. Lori even came in to greet us and ask how everything was going and made sure we had everything we needed. During our cocktail hour we chose some apps that were yummy and perfect for while people were mingling. The meatballs and spring rolls were excellent. The cheese and olive tray with fruit and cheese were great The meal we chose was buffet style with steak tips, teriyaki chicken, carrots, mashed potato and dinner rolls. The salad was served at each table. The food was great lots of flavor and served hot. This is a fabulous location with so much to offer. Everyone there is wonderful. Thank you all for a gorgeous day.

Janet quickly called back after I left a message on Saturday asking whether she could make and…read moredeliver a flower arrangement for a death in the family. She charged a reasonable amount, sent a photo of the arrangement, and confirmed delivery. The only drawback was that Janet was not set up for credit card payment. I recommend Janet for flower delivery in the Bethel, ME area.

I worked with Janet from Designs Florist and Interiors and she was amazing! I had my wedding in the…read moreBethel area and she made it just perfect. She had great ideas and just made everything come together and how I imagined it. I would recommend her in a heart beat! She was fantastic!!!

This was the venue for my wife and my wedding and we could not have asked for a more perfect place…read moreto share our most special day! When we first came to check it out, my wife's face lit up so bright I knew it was the place for us! You get an amazing old barn and an expansive outdoor area with breathtaking views! As well as a farmhouse that you can rent and sleep 16 people to give lodging for family and friends. The staff especially our contact/planner and day of coordinator was Sarah who made sure everything went perfectly! If you are looking for a barn venue for your wedding or other event in Southern Maine then definitely check this place out. It was truly the picture perfect venue and we could have not asked for a more special and perfect day to celebrate our love! Thanks to Sarah and all the staff and owners for all they did!

We stayed here with extended family while attending a wedding at a different location in the area…read more The house was wonderful. Big enough that everyone could stay together but still have their own space. The kitchen is large and very well equipped. We used the pool everyday and it was sparkling clean. There are horses and goats on the property which is a lot of fun especially because we are from an urban area. The landscape is truly gorgeous. If looking for a place to stay in the area I would highly recommend. The owner is very responsive even helped us get some items we left behind!

Where to begin…read more.. The decor and atmosphere are top notch, the people are cool and friendly and the food is totally different for the area. The owner brought the Philadelphia food style to Maine and is perfect. The two guys (and daughter) who run the place are by far the nicest people I've ever met. Go in more than once and they'll greet you by your first name. I highly recommend this place to anyone traveling to or living in the area,

The BAD Elephant…read more Blue Elephant is AMATURE catering at best. In a few words: disorganized and dysfunctional management, poor communication, tasteless and bland food. This placed doesn't even deserve one star. Thankfully, boxed pizza saved the day. We hired them for our wedding a few years back to serve apps and a sit down dinner. As appetizers were passed, we noticed there were NO bacon wrapped scallops. Instead, Blue Elephant REPLACED this with some fig-thing! Apparently they were unable or simply forgot to get the scallops?? This last minute substitutions was made WITHOUT our knowledge and without ANY price adjustment/refund towards the bill, which of course they make you prepay in full. No satisfaction guarantee with this company. The plated dinner was such a disaster! The steak was so disgusting and poorly cooked, no one ate it and the brussel sprouts that accompanied it were completely inedible. How do you mess up brussel sprouts?! It was really upsetting to see all the thousands of dollars worth of food, be dumped into the trash. Some of our guests actually LEFT our wedding and brought back PIZZA!! So this is what you get when you spend thousands and hire people who claim to have 27 years of catering experience?? How embarrassing. Not to mention, you can expect a ridiculous delay in emails, expect to make numerous calls to get a hold of either Ruben or Fausto and prepare yourself for lots of confusion and unexpected menu changes without being notified or reimbursed. Hiring the BAD Elephant was a total waste of money and I would never recommend them to anybody!

We had a drop off catering order from twelve 31 Love it love it!!…read moreThey arrived when we requested them. The food was beautifully prepared all of my guests could not stop commenting on their wonderful display. The food was fresh and oh so good. Our family reunion was so much better with their help and guidance Thank you so much Michael and Melissa Kathy D

I attended an event this evening with my husband who is on the board for the organization hosting…read morethe event. The catering was AMAZING! The display and layout of the food was a site to behold! Beautifully arranged. The food was delicious and choices very inventive, so that the guests had both traditional and some new goodies. A very accommodating and friendly team as well. Good job!

My husband and I can barely find words to thank Laura Cabot for the wonderful food she provided for…read moreour late-in-life marriage celebration! It was absolutely fabulous! Everything was spectacular--beautiful, delicious, generous, colorful. She and her crew did an extraordinary job. We had a gorgeous day in a gorgeous place! We were surrounded by so much love and joy! We have wonderful friends, and we had a wonderful caterer to help us celebrate! We recommend Laura Cabot Catering to everyone we know! With Gratitude, Patty Smith & Michael Lauretano in Belfast, ME.

This winter wedding for our daughter went off without a hitch. Everything was right from our first…read morecontact to our last, although we will be back. A winter wedding is hard to plan, celebrating Maine's finest. Laura's catering is a one stop shop. Our party was small, comparatively, 48 guests. A perfect menu, perfect venue, perfect bar service. The table settings were gorgeous. Communication was great. All of her staff were lovely, easy to work with and FUN! From the raw bar to the wedding cake, everything was exactly what we wanted and more. We got wonderful feedback from the guests on the whole event, especially her emphasis on procuring locally sourced food, and how beautiful the venue was with her table settings and arrangement of the space. Her vision, execution and experience brought our celebration to life. Maine and Laura shone!

We ordered food from here for a friends 50th. So fresh and couldn't have asked for a better…read moreselection. Next party, we will give them a shout for sure.

STOP LOOKING FOR A WEDDING CATERER AND HIRE BREAD + BUTTER!!! Everything was simply amazing!…read moreLiterally everyone commented on how wonderful the food was, both the quality and the selection. There were options for everyone that were both delicious and unique. The biscuit board option was great and a nice touch for my southern family. The chicken and short rib options were fall-apart-in-your-mouth. The falafel vegetarian option -- AMAZING! In addition to the catering itself, B+B goes above and beyond with the services they include. As we got closer to the event and I was trying to check things off of my list, I began to realize that all of the small things I was stressing over, B+B was already planning to take care of them - serving options, signs for food, transporting chairs/gift table from ceremony to reception, packing up at the end of the night. They made our lives so much easier. AND I can't say enough about the day-of coordinator (Erin) and catering coordinator (Kelly). LIFE SAVERS!! They went far beyond what I would have expected for these roles. In the months leading up to our wedding, they helped us negotiate contracts, put out fires before I even knew they were happening, let me vent, and assured me everything was taken care of (and it was). Seriously can't imagine what our event would have been like without B+B and their crew!

I was a little apprehensive about coming here, after being disappointed with the bar we were at the…read moreprevious night (located only a block away from this one), but by the end of the night, I was very happy that we came! I had the house burger, which was perfectly cooked (medium rare), and they had a nice selection of draft beers. One of the bartenders even educated us about the local whiskeys and bourbons. He then made me a delightful cocktail, made from a local whiskey, topped off with fresh-made meringue topping with a twist of lemon. There was also live music that night, made more fun by a group of students who were singing along. Overall, quite an enjoyable night!

Had my eye on this place for a while, now that it's open I went in to give it a go and oh man, glad…read moreI did! Very well set up and renovated interior, rustic tavern feel that's elevated so great for just coming in for a few drinks or even taking a date out for an evening meal. Sat at the bar and the service was fast and super friendly. Very pleasant all around. Ordered a draft stout which was poured well, the fish and chips for dinner which was tasty, but for me the Cast Iron Olives starter were something different and fantastic. It's a blend of olives, banana peppers and salami seared in a skillet and topped with feta cheese and balsamic reduction, served with toasted rye bread. If you like salty tangy vinegar apps give it a try! Will be back!