Back in college I had catered food from here multiple times, they always had nice labelled vegan options and I remember the food being great. read more

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The institute's lunch catering! Chicken Caesar Wrap: A huge portion, probably 12 inches, very substantial; one could keep you full for a day. The shredded chicken breast was slightly coarse, and the patty was a little hard, but thankfully there was plenty of Caesar dressing and lettuce. Thanks to Professor Elizabeth Perry, who is retiring! read more

Basil Tree Catering - Falafel Wrap, Grilled Lemon Chicken Sandwich - Caterers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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The place is very easy to work with and I love how well they know the local universities. Food is simple but fresh and tasty. Delivery is easy and professional. They really work hard to give back to the community so ordering from them really makes you feel good. A great option for meetings and work lunches, tons of vegan and vegetarian options. read more

We hired Basil Tree to cater a lunch and breakfast. Everyone loved the boxed lunches! I was grateful for the food allergy accommodations. I had a GF Bahn Mi sandwich and it was so delicious. Thanks for taking care of us- but please provide spoons with the yogurt next time. read more

I order Basil Tree for my office and every bite we rave about how fresh everything is. The salad, pad thai and sandwiches are our go to. Customer support in ordering and delivery personal are top quality and very communicative at every step. Highly recommend Basil tree for any of your catering needs. read more

I have used Basil Tree numerous times for the past 6-7 years. I had them cater boxed lunches for almost 250 people. Every person, from ordering to delivery, that I have interacted with have been professional and friendly, quick to respond and a pleasure to deal with. The food was delivered on time even with a complicated loading dock issue, and was delicious. I had nothing but great feedback on the food, which is not easy when you're trying to please that many people. Thank you, Basil Tree! read more

My job often caters BT. The pad thai is soooo good!!! I could eat that over and over again and I usually don't like pad thai, because of the overwhelming nut flavor, however, because the dish is chilled that flavor isn't overwhelming! You all are genius. Please never take the pad thai off the menu read more

We used them to cater an event and I got the cranberry tuna sandwich. It was good. You'll enjoy there food I promise just give them a try. We will certainly use them again. Also, the delivery person was really nice my only regret was I didn't have cash to tip him. He carried all the food up several flights of stairs and down a long corridor. Thanks for the great service. read more

We used Basil Tree fir the first time in many years. Loved them before, and glad to see they've kept up their good work. The customer support prior to the event was excellent. Our catering event had mostly women, and we've found that wrapping the sandwich halves makes a lot more sense. They were happy to do it, and labeled them all as well. There was a nominal upcharge, as expected, for this service. The delivery was on time, the delivery person was helpful and polite. The event was a working lunch for 20. Everyone was pleased with the options. We'll definitely use them again! read more

Highly recommend Basil Tree for all catering needs. We could not stop talking about how good the food was during our meeting! The ordering process and communication is very easy and all our food was delivered without a hitch. Their commitment to sustainability is also pretty awesome. Will definitely use again and again. read more

We order weekly, sometimes several times per week, for our Office Events, and Basil Tree is always wonderful to work with, on-time, and the food is delicious!! Thank you so much from the Harvard College Observatory, Center for Astrophysics. read more

These guys are great for catering! They have SO many different options. The do breakfast, sandwiches, salads, meat/chicken/seafood dishes, great veggie choices, soups... I could go on... On top of so many great choices, they are affordable AND delicious. Some of my favorites are the Vermonter and Falafel sandwich and the Sun dried Tomato Tortellini Salad. read more

I was lucky enough to have Basil Tree at a work party last week. I believe Val - the owner - had catered the party for free, as my coworker orders from her a LOT. Either way, it was still good! Val talked to me for a while about the company and the food - it's all natural and more upscale - which is NOT Thai, despite what I always think when I hear the name. We were given 2 platters of sandwiches cut into quarters, which are served with picks in them, saying what they are. GENIUS. They also have a place card for each course, stating the food and ingredients as well. I tried the Fresh Mozzarella (with nut free basil pesto and roasted peppers on focaccia) and the Vermonter (roast turkey, Vermont cheddar, and sliced apples on cranberry bread). I loved the cranberry bread! Both were pretty good, but my coworker said the Dilled Tuna (albacore tuna in a light dilled mayo on whole grain roll) was fantastic, so I wish I'd tried that! For sides, Val brought the Mixed Baby Green Salad (baby greens with toasted pecans, orange sections and grapes with balsamic vinaigrette), which was very nice; the Green Bean, Tomato and Sweet Corn Salad (with fresh basil) - so light and fresh and tasty; and the Sundried Tomato Tortellini Salad (cheese tortellini with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomato, artichoke hearts & calamata olive), which was too olive-y for me, as I don't like olives. I didn't try any of the desserts, but they LOOKED amazing. I love the concept of Basil Tree - environmentally friendly, organic and good, quality, gourmet food. I will definitely be adding them to my list of caterers! read more

What are people talking about? I've had hundreds of catered meals at MIT and this was the only one thus far that was actively a displeasure to eat. The cauliflower, vegetables, and rice were equally tasteless. Honestly it tasted like airplane food. read more

We had an amazing experience with Basil Tree Catering. They provided our staff of 10 with delicious and healthy food and were so accommodating with our questions and needs related to allergies. Delivery was right on time and everything was packaged so beautifully and thoughtfully. read more

Basil Tree has been catering for me for years. Love the quality of the product, presentation, and the taste. From boxed lunches to major events, the staff is creative in suggesting ways to serve our guests and make it memorable. They have their own delivery person which I tend to lean towards because they always deliver on time. Thank you Basil Tree! read more

This lovely catering company provided us with great food for our department's award ceremony. The staff was incredibly helpful, they even sent us a speedy delivery when they realized we did not have enough tablecloths moments before the event. The food was incredible, and their bins made cleanup a breeze. We'll definitely be working with them again in the future. read more

First time using Basel Tree Catering and they were top notch! With my multiple food orders over a three day conference, their staff was helpful in recommending the type of food, quantity, suggesting where to reduce or add perfectly. Their menu lists ingredients as well as indicates V / VG / GF / DF which was beyond helpful feeding such a large group. Delivery is by their own vehicles and staff so that you are not dependent on a separate delivery service. Can't thank them enough for their expertise, fresh quality food and would highly recommend Basil Tree Catering. read more

We wanted to hire an LGBTQ+ owned business for catering an LGBTQ+ event and they went above and beyond. The delivery was timely and smooth and the food was absolutely delicious. Would 100% hire again. read more

Decent catering. We have the food here a lot here in our Boston offices. Solid options. Very reliable and always on time. Most of the sandwiches appearances are quite nice. read more

We recently ordered from Basil Tree for a city council campaign launch event. We were thoroughly impressed with the quality of service. Josh was extremely patient in outlining our options for the event. With his help, we were able to work within our budget to provide an ample amount of food for everybody. The food arrived on time, fresh, and they even included a gift bag. They also provided compostable lunchware which we really appreciated. We were able to reduce our footprint by composting everything at the end of the night. We would definitely consider working with this company again at future events. We love that it is possible to support a local business and get fresh/healthy food served in a sustainable manner all at the same time. Thank you! read more

They're very good, esp. considering they're caterers. Tasty sweet potato salad, balancing a number of flavors. The Thai chicken skewers are nice as well, as are the sandwiches, which balance fresh bread with fresh insides (whether they be chicken or vegetarian). read more

During this past week I was tasked with providing boxed lunches for three days during our Employee Appreciation Week for essential staff working onsite. Basil Tree was recommended to me by a co-worker and I am so glad they did. From the first phone call to Jamie everything was completely taken off my shoulders. All I had to do the night before was send her a list of names/selections (60 each day) and the following day, right on time they would show up with all the lunches in boxes, labeled with the persons name and separated by department. They even stayed to help me set up the socially distanced tables. The food was delicious the services was exceptional and I will definitely be using them for any future catering needs ! read more

I work as an events coordinator and use Basil Tree on a very regular basis. I really have only positive things to say about this place! Their food is tasty, fresh and well received. We often order the sandwich trays for lunch meetings. The sandwiches are all tasty. Other good food includes their cheese tortellini, eggplant Parmesan, all of their salads, the chilled veggie pad thai, the tofu skewers, the peanut chicken skewers, and the Mediterranean platter (the quickest thing to go at our public receptions!). They are incredibly accommodating of dietary restrictions if need be. We had an event with multiple vegetarians, many gluten-free folks, and other lactose-intolerant attendees. The staff at Basil Tree worked with me to make sure that the food was appropriate for all guests, offering to separate certain dishes if need be. I have always found that the staff is willing to go above and beyond for their customers. More than once I have needed them to help me change an order in a pinch and they have been very willing to help. One additional plus is that they include a free bagged lunch (meat of your choosing, or vegetarian) for whoever orders the food. This has been a great asset to me (and the student workers who often work our events :) ). The delivery staff are always on time, friendly, professional and quick in getting the job done. Finally, I find their online ordering system to be a huge help. You can easily set up an account and then do all your ordering online. You can start a quote and save it to finish at a later time. You can try a few different combinations online to help figure out what you'd like to order for an event. Their emailed invoices also make processing much easier for me. It's a shame they only do catering! But if you do have a corporate event that needs catering, definitely give Basil Tree a try- you won't be disappointed. read more

Basil Tree is great-- I've used them for catering at work and never been less than pleased. All of their food is all-natural and organic-- they're pricier than other caterers but well worth it. I've ordered everything from breakfast, to sandwich buffets for lunch, to hot entrees and desserts for big events within my department. Everything has been great-- excellent service too. Loses one star for being late to one of our larger events (like, super late) but it was snowing so we couldn't be that mad...the food was so good no one cared about having to wait! read more

Basil Tree provided a select number of dishes for our Science Club for Girls year end event. They offered delicious, organic and well constructed foods that pleased both the parents and teenagers at our event. The plates were beautifully presented, and the teens LOVED the food, which is definitely an accomplishment. Everyone we worked with at Basil Tree was incredibly kind, from the sales people to the drop-off folks, we felt like were important and special to the company. A million thanks for your help, Basil Tree! read more

We recently ordered for our annual research lab holiday party -- we had used other caterers in the past, and this was by far the most economical - add the best service and the best-tasting food, and they knocked it out of the park! Josh at Basil Tree was incredibly helpful coming up with an appropriate menu to meet our various dietary restrictions (GF, Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut allergy, Seafood allergy, you name it.) Everything was well-labeled and the food was amazing. Delivery was prompt and friendly, and it is an understatement to say that everyone raved about the food. We will be ordering again (and hopefully often). I might incorporate as a non-profit so I can have them cater personal events. ;). One other note is that they are incredibly organized and confirmed with US before we could confirm with them. Top-notch! read more

I really love this place. Yes, it's a bit more expensive than some other catering options, but it's honestly fresh, delicious, and inventive, and the drivers are awesome- so nice; on time; gracious; love the return bin service for re-using platters and such instead of just tossing them in the recycling... and the freebies for the person placing the order (granola for ordering the bin service; free sandwich for you when you order for a meeting...) are sweet. Highly, highly recommended. They do corporate/office catering only, not private events... read more

We have been ordering from Basil Tree for the last three years or so, and I have to say it really is phenomenal food. Everything that's supposed to be hot is hot and everything that is supposed to be cold is cold. The food is a bit more expensive, but worth every penny. They also offer a lot of gluten free/vegan/vegetarian options that you really can't find at a lot of caterers. The service is always polite, efficient and on time. The delivery people are incredibly helpful, even when I myself am running late. I especially wanted to post this today because not only did the driver wait for me while I was running over, he waited while we figured out a debacle with a double booked room and then helped me move the food that our own catering department had left for the other meeting (and deserted us in the middle of this mess) to another floor. I was so frazzled and in a rush -- words can't express how great full I really was. Oh and make sure you order the spinach lasagna - it's AMAZING. read more

I have used Basil Tree as caterers for ten events over the last three years, and I'm incredibly happy with them. The food always arrives on time, their online ordering system is very easy to use, and the staff is a joy to work with. The assorted sandwich platter is always excellent, and they're good enough to notice when I place an order of sandwiches for two days in a row -- they take the time to change up the sandwiches on each day. The prices are very reasonable, especially if you stick to sandwiches and lasagna-type dishes, and there are plenty of veggie/vegan options as well as healthy options. I cannot recommend Basil Tree enough! read more

The food is always high quality, fresh and good portions. The service is top notch- they show up when they say- no unpleasant surprises from these guys. I've used Basil Tree for catering 5 person lunches up to 30 - and they have amazing options that I always need- they are allergy respectful, and have tons of Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options. Josh and Jaime are my saviors- I know what I'm going to get, when I'm going to get it, and how much it's going to cost before I click that order button- and if I have any adjustments or concerns, they're very happy to talk to me. That Thai Noodle Salad is something I dream about at night. I want a 75 person portion all to myself. MMMMMMM! read more

This place is excellent. I go here for lunch whenever I can. I've tried many of their panini sandwiches as well as some of their entree plates and have never been disappointed. The Tuna Melt is my favorite, it tastes very homemade and is grilled to perfection every time. The staff is great too, always very friendly and learn your 'usuals' very quickly! read more

Organic, natural, kosher gourmet cateres. They are a little more expensive but their food is soooooo good.

Yet again, Basil Tree Caterers exceeds all expectations! Just yesterday I ordered breakfast and lunch for a meeting at HMS. The food was delicious and healthy, presented beautifully and delivered by consummate professionals. And then there is Josh-he recommends, provides feedback delivered! He's awesome! read more

Our office gets soups delivered weekly and we love Basil Tree! They have healthy, hearty and delicious options. There are a lot of dietary preferences and allergies where I work so it's very helpful that the catering menu lists what is vegan, gluten free, dairy free etc. All the food is also labeled when it arrives. The people who work there are very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the Boston area looking for good quality and delicious catering. read more

This was my first time ordering from Basil Tree and the food was amazing. The delivery team was great and took the time to explain what the sandwiches were. I will be ordering from here again! read more

This group is awesome to work with. Streamlined, professional, they respond right away and the food went over very well when I have to feed a wide variety of tastebuds. I'd hire them again for catering the next time we are in Boston. read more

Great caterer, but like the other reviewers said, its a little pricey. I've ordered everything from sandwiches to hot entrees to desserts and it's all delicious! If their prices were more in line with other area caterers I would use them all the time, not just once in a while. read more

1. Always on time. Even hard to find buildings at MIT. 2. Meticulous about food allergies. 3. Food is very tasty (Try the Fajitas Bowl!) Basil Tree is not the cheapest place around, but you often get what you pay for. If you want a company that you can absolutely rely on every time to be on time, taste good and be environmentally responsible, go with Basil Tree. They have menu items to suit every taste and food allergy and they taste good - did I already say that? Seriously - gluten-free for celiacs that actually has flavor? Nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, you name it. read more

We ordered the catering for a work event. They were quick to get back, food arrived on time and was delicious. All utensils they provide are 100% compostable and they reuse the platters, so it was perfect for a Zero Waste event. I would highly recommend it to environmentally responsible people or just anyone who likes good food. read more