We recently suffered a loss in the family and Sal provided us with an incredibly delicious catered…read moremeal! The food was absolutely amazing and the service equally as impressive. Chicken cutlets, home made meatballs and sauce that we were eating by the spoonfuls out of the container! Pulled pork and veggies- everything was fresh and you can tell Sal pours his whole heart and soul into his craft. Family enjoyed it so much that I've received multiple inquiries for his contact information so that we can use him as a preferred caterer for our next family function. I'd give 10 stars if I could- highly recommend!!!

Il Panino is a hidden gem...located in a large commercial mill building in downtown Meriden. Not…read moreonly do they serve up tasty breakfast and lunch specials, they provide catering also. The staff is outgoing, greeting everybody with a smile. Besides the standard deli sandwiches (coldcuts, sausage and meatballs) there are several different specials everyday and i always have tough time deciding what to eat. the catering menu is diverse and reasonably priced - and delicious! i always order extra so i have leftovers!

David Alan and his team took care of our daughter's wedding recently @ Smith Farm Gardens in East…read moreHaddam. What an unbelievably well oiled machine this team is!! Start to finish everything and everyone we encountered was phenomenal. The food-delicious, the service-amazing and their attention to detail far exceeded our expectations. Rachel was an amazing coordinator and Deb was incredibly attentive to all our needs during the service! Cannot say enough about how professional this outfit is! Look no further if you're searching for a top notch caterer!!

David Alan was a dream to work with from start to finish. They were professional, helped with every…read morequestion I had over the course of 2.5 years, and of course the food was PHENOMENAL. Absolutely perfect. The cost was just an added bonus, more than reasonable. They decorated our venue exactly how I asked. The staff was SO KIND; I had guests comment after the wedding how wonderful the waitstaff was. At one point, I couldn't locate our day-of coordinator (different vendor) and their point person went above and beyond and made sure to grab my groom and I drinks so we didn't have to get up during dinner which wasn't her job per se. Hands down recommend this company 10/10 to anyone considering them. They were truly exceptional and one of our top notch vendors for all of our wedding festivities. You won't be disappointed. BOOK THEM!

I regret choosing this business. I had hired them to do an outdoor wedding in October of 2020…read more Around July of 2020 we made the decision to cancel due to Covid (just like the rest of the world). I was told that I could not have my deposit of over $500 refunded, but that I could use it before the end of the year. This is their usual policy which is fine, but if anyone remembers. Weddings etc were not allowed to be held for the remainder of 2020. I regret not following suit on this, but I constantly think about how this company profited off of me never using their services due to a global pandemic. Poor form.

These guys are legit. Great food, very accommodating with pick up times, and all around friendly…read morepeople to deal with. I used them for my wedding stag and was constantly getting asked where the food was from. Pulled pork and smoked chicken is the way to go. Give them a shot and you will be impressed.

I recently was at a BBQ where Pete the butcher catered the event. The pork was excellent, putting…read moreit mildly. The pork melted in my mouth! There also was delicious roasted potatoes and saute string beans. Did I say delicious...you bet! The corn bread was top of the line. I had to have seconds and held back going for thirds. Pete caught me going for seconds on the roasted potatoes and made sure I got the crispy ones I asked for! I would highly recommend this caterer! He earned a 5 star review from this girl! I am planning on having my own pig roast event this summer. Thanks Pete the butcher! Marjie

Excellent Q. Used Pete for a Q in Narragansett, RI and not one complaint. Pig was tender and…read morejuicy, sides were delicious. Pete and crew were friendly to all guest and our four legged family member. Highly recommend.

Thanks to Carmela Marie for making our mom's 100th birthday celebration at The Palace Theater in…read moreWaterbury absolutely perfect! The food was spectacular, the staff was incredible. Can't say enough good things!!! It was truly a dream come true!

I was unhappy with the caterer we used the past two years for our office Christmas party and the…read morefirst place I reached out to was Carmela Marie's and the response was so kind and so quick i just felt I found the right company. The woman who worked with me was not only helpful but amazingly kind and made me feel at ease. When the food was delivered to our office they helped bring it in and put it in our warmers. The food was AMAZING! There was not ONE single complaint in a group of 40! I will be looking to use Carmela Marie's for office lunches and breakfasts and next year's Christmas party~ Debbie

We'd give 10 stars for the fantastic catering! Everyone is still talking about the food. We…read moreordered hot trays for a small party. The porchetta was the major hit of the day! We will order this for every future party we have! it exceeded expectations! It was so flavorful, moist, tender and easy to serve. We also got the Chicken Francese which was fantastic- just as good as if you ordered at their restaurant. In the tray the chicken was so moist and flavorful, -another huge hit. The cavatelli with sausage and broccoli was our pasta dish which was delicious. The small tray of vegetables was also delicious and abundant. If you need catering, don't look any further. The staff were so attentive, enthusiastic, detailed with reheating instructions- we can't say enough positive things. Catering from D'Amelios was the best decision we made for our party.

I just recently hosted my baby shower for about 60 people. We ordered the catering from D'amelio's…read morein Waterbury, CT. Not only were they reasonably priced, they were very professional and the food was outstanding! The food arrived on time and they even provided us with complimentary serving spoons. The food was hot and delicious. Everyone was complimenting on how great it was. I would definitely order from them again for any future parties and you should too.

First off I would just like to applaud the food quality of your catering service. It was amazing…read moreand done very well. The reason for this email is that I would like to address some issues with your head chef of the evening, Lawrence. Towards the end of the night we received several complaints about his behavior. My father went into the back office to find Beth, the woman in charge of the wedding venue, crying and in pain after interaction with Lawrence when she suggested they get another rack for the chairs because she thought the chairs were stacked too high, and was afraid they would fall, in which he responded with "Beth, how long have you been working here?" she said 3 years, and he replied "well then you should know what you are doing" in a rude tone. Then he proceeded to move the rack of chairs while Beth was still standing directly behind them and rolled the rack right over her foot, injuring her toe even for her to be crying in the office. Her toe was swollen and red. This is just completely unacceptable. Secondly, my husband's sister said when she came out of the bathroom, Lawrence started hitting on her and making her feel uncomfortable. Third, he was cursing in front of guests, making them feel uncomfortable and pretty much having no shame about it. Fourth, he walked straight into my husband in a doorway in passing, more than likely accidentally, knocking him aside without saying a word. Furthermore, most of the staff seemed, over-worked, unenthusiastic and whenever a guest had a question or concern, they were either treated rudely or shortly. I know you were only there briefly, but I find this behavior completely unacceptable considering the amount of money we have paid your company for your services. Your food was exceptional, but the service was not. The bartenders were splendid. I have suggested that Beth, tell Katherine, the woman in charge of bookings at Branford House, exactly what happened, which will not reflect well in the future with your relationship with that venue. Overall, you assigned a head chef who injured a staff member, walked into my husband the groom and said nothing, was cursing in front of guests, and hit on my sister in law making her uncomfortable.

Attention EVERYONE! If you are having a small get together do NOT call these people. I REPEAT! DO…read moreNOT! 1st of all, they take a long time to get back to you and yes, I understand they are busy people.. but if you're running a business for starters how about you hire someone who can just take the calls and return them for you? Just a option. 2ndly, I did in fact speak to ERIC- the owner . Clearly from the get go I can feel that he didn't want to do business with me once I mentioned this will be a small gathering for my new baby and home and we will only be feeding a number of 27-30 people. If you have their services for (this amount of people) you're looking to spend over $800.00. So I obviously needed more options. He said for drop off only will run me $450.00 + tax. I told him once my husband gets back from work I will relay this to him. I did get back to Eric a couple days later and needed a rundown of the menu. He told me a couple thing there, mac cheese, pulled pork, rolls, thighs and legs. Potato salad. That's it. To be honest, through out the weeks I always reached out back to him and showed consistency. This guy didn't want to be bothered lol. I'm about to order this food and want to know more and what I will be ordering and It was obvious he didn't want to take my order. 1ST, It would take him days outta time to return my calls, or texts. Or he would give me a excuse that he was spending the day with his daughter. MORE THAN ONCE. A big gap to get returned calls was very accurate. So when he did return my call, he kept talking fast, trying to push me aside with my questions, and told me more than once when I called back 'Oh I thought you weren't going forward with it''?? HOW? I been trying to do business with him and this feels more like a bad date gone wrong. LOL!! He apparently from ALLLL his reviews has only done big extravagant weddings, job parties, etc. That's fine. Just next time how about you be a little more specific about this instead of brushing customers aside. SHAME ON YOU! Last time I spoke with this character Eric (when he returned my call) I wanted to find out other options with the chicken that will be served. {which I will pay extra). He told me the menu was not to be changed or substituted for anything else. Literally I just been in this annoying back and fourth since March and you're telling me you can't change thighs and legs for chicken wings because its expensive? So what am I paying for then? Besides the obvious. I tell you this guy is not right. So good luck! Make smart choices and don't go based off these all positive reviews on him. Pathetic.

Chefs catered our at-home wedding in June 2024. It was nothing short of the best day ever! We…read moreworked side by side with Cathy - the owner and a seasoned veteran in the catering industry with nearly 40+ years of catering experience within the NY metropolitan area. She, Connery, and the whole team worked tireless to make the event incredibly personalized, memorable, and fun. Chefs A L'Orange Caterers leaves an elegant and classic mark. Our guests could not stop raving about the food and how wonderful the day was. Thank you Chefs Team!!

I've worked with many caterers in the past and Chefs A l'Orange is one of the best I've ever…read moreexperienced. Their food and service is outstanding, they strive to provide excellent fare and were very flexible. My group is a not-for-profit and Cathy is always able to come up with outstanding, creative menus that fit our budget. I highly recommend this caterer.