We've now hired Jeff three times, and every single experience has been incredible. He consistently…read moregoes above and beyond, and this birthday dinner was no exception. The menu was incredible. We started with a beet salad with pistachios and burrata, perfectly cooked scallops with risotto, and hands down the best chicken marsala I've ever had. He finished the night with his brown butter chocolate chip cookies, which were unreal. Beyond the food, he is so kind, thoughtful, and truly makes the entire experience feel special and effortless. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he does, and it shows in every detail.

We had Chef Bob cater our wedding! He was so helpful and worked with us every step of the way. He…read moreconsidered all aspects, budget, service, quality and planning. His team served an amazing meal and cocktail hour we heard from many that it was the best food at a wedding! The tastings and other services were also fantastic! Could not recommend enough!

Chef Bob and his team did an outstanding job catering our son's wedding reception this past May!…read more From the grilled sliders and pot sticker appetizers to the array of pastas and antipasto - our guests were delighted with the choices and quality of the food! Thank you team for helping to make this event delicious, worry free and so memorable.

Fantastic meal and executed perfectly. Jon & team cooked for us during a private party - took…read moregreat precautions for COVID and he made the food and experience out of this world. Definitely signing on again with Out of the Box!!

My daughter rang and said I have bought Mum a cream tea for her 82nd birthday as we are in…read morelockdown. It arrived on time and was in a smart white box and when we opened it what a lovely surprise and it even had it's own 3 tier cake stand, cutlery, plates and wipes. The food was delicious and fresh and the sandwiches even had separate mixed salad with them and it was all more than we could eat at one sitting. A lovely birthday gift thank you.

From the start, I felt great about working with BG. I work for a small nonprofit, and when the time…read morecame to plan our 10th anniversary celebration, we found we were struggling with finding a caterer who could provide fun and interesting food without blowing our budget out of the water. You'd be surprised how many times we heard, "We cannot plan a party on this small a budget." Well okay then! But the folks at BG were wonderful-- so accommodating, so friendly, and genuinely excited about working with us. The tasting was an experience. We walked in to find our names printed on a little welcome card in the lobby, and the table set for what turned out to be a really cozy and fun lunch with Michele and Caitlin. We were offered wine, chatted as the food was served, heard a little bit about each dish as it came out, and were sent away with packed up leftovers to share with the rest of the office. That was what sealed the deal, honestly-- we left their office confident in their ability to produce an event that felt like we wanted it to feel, and since we already knew they could stay within our budget, we were sold. Leading up to the event, I couldn't have been happier. It was my first time being in charge of an entire event for my company, and Michele was always available to answer my questions, promptly and with good humor. She made recommendations, always with an eye to matching style with budget consciousness, and even up to the day before the party was proactive about checking in to make sure every detail was seen to. The party itself (held at the Charles River Museum of Industry in Waltham) went off without a hitch-- our Executive Director used the word "perfect" more than once-- and once the cocktail hour started I was even able to relax and enjoy myself, knowing we were in good hands. I couldn't be more pleased with my experience working with BG, and recommend them without reservation.

This place handled the food, decorations and so much more for my brother's wedding. The did an…read moreoutstanding job and made sure that everything was in order and perfect. They maintained a constant and professional level of communication to ensure that our every expectation (thought of or not) was met or exceeded. There talented staff made this exquisite reception seem effortless and without a hitch. I highly recommend their services.

Kim Livesey did an absolutely FABULOUS job for my daughter's wedding the summer of 2018 at the…read moreEndicott Estate in Dedham. We had 125 guests and everyone was raving about the food. We chose a buffet style and she did not disappoint. Kim went out of her way to accommodate us and work with our specific needs and I cannot thank her enough. You will not be disappointed putting your trust in her and Chef Francesco.

My bridesmaids selected Calla Catering to cater my bridal shower last weekend - such an amazing…read morechoice! Although I was not there for the dropoff portion, the setup was perfect (they even included food signs that went with our theme!!) We did a brunch - mini parfaits, fruit salad, the MOST AMAZING french toast bake, frittatta, bacon, sausage.. everyone was raving about the food. We also had leftovers that were just as delicious the day after. I would highly recommend this company for catering needs, and am excited to use them again in the future!!

This was my first time ordering from Charlton Becker Catering. We had some high-profile guests at…read moreour event, and we were aiming to impress. Charlton Becker Catering DELIVERED! The food was not only GORGEOUS, but every bite was more delicious than the last. We will definitely be hiring them again. Some of their apps were served on delicious edible spoons, making it easy to eat while walking around networking. They offered heating lamps, which kept the food warm for the entire night. I HIGHLY recommend giving them a try. A+ service. You won't regret it.

Just had the best catering experience of my life! If anyone…read moreis looking to bring in something special (5 star quality) for a reasonable price and would like to support a local Boston-based business, Charlton Becker Catering is the ticket! Attention to detail and superior culinary fare - amazing! I was blown away!

We were underwhelmed with our $300.00 tasting :( If you are looking for vegan/vegetarian options,…read morelook to other caterers.

We used this particular caterer for our daughter's wedding as well as the cocktail party the day…read morebefore. The attention to detail was wonderful- Linda even had a go cart for older/ infirm guests to be transported from drinks area to the reception area-not. Something I would have thought of, but which turned out to be very useful. ( the wedding was at Elm Bank in Wellesley. ) The hors d'oeuvres both days were excellent. We had salmon and tournedos for the wedding dinner. Both entrees were very well prepared, steak was done just right . Compliments to both. He'd and sous chef! There were about a 100 guests and the level of attention given was wonderful. My daughter did not have a wedding planner, but Linda coordinated everything and I will honestly say it would not have been as relaxed ( for me) if not for her! Reasonably priced , I would not hesitate to recommend her outfit to anyone .

First, let me just say, I wanted to write my 5-star (10-star?) Yelp review IMMEDIATELY after my…read morewedding, but had to wait so I could include photography of the absolutely amazing spread created & served by the Swartz Catering team (seeing is believing right?) We were referred to Swartz Catering by our venue: The Pierce House in Lincoln. After my first phone call with Sue Shapiro, who runs operations, I booked them -- she actually kept asking if I was sure I wanted to lock it in before even having a tasting -- and I was sure. As much as possible, they use local, seasonal and organic food. That was one of my biggest criteria in booking a caterer and before I even had to ask, they explained that was their approach to all the food served. Swoon. After that, I had a bit of a non-traditional request: I wanted fried chicken served at my wedding. And not just any fried chicken: I wanted Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc Fried Chicken. No problem. Not only did they make it better than Keller's chicken (I swear, it's true) they also made killer suggestions on other dishes that would pair well with fried chicken in summer. We had lemon beurre blanc salmon, fresh pesto orzo salad with heirloom tomatoes, an array of roasted, seasonal organic vegetables & a green salad with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing. This doesn't even include the unbelievable apps (mini lobster rolls!) & desserts (frozen chocolate hazelnut mousse!) I had multiple people come up to me during & after the wedding saying not only was it the best food they ever had at a wedding, but it may have been the best food they ever had period. And I'm not one to argue -- I completely agree. More than the food is Sue & Howard. Sue handled everything from logistics to sourcing the exact blue striped napkins and cream brocade tablecloths to the gold rimmed plates that I wanted. She also was just the salve I needed when wedding day stress (cough: parents) started to get to me. Did I mention that Sue also oversaw our liquor vendor & noted when we were running out of a particular favorite liquor of my husband's (despite ordering a case of it, whoops) she called the liquor store DURING the wedding to have them send over more so we wouldn't run out -- we had no idea until the next day! Not only do you want Howard and his team cooking & meticulously serving absolutely incredible food at your special event, but you want someone as professional, kind and organized as Sue managing it. I hope one day to have another special event that I'm able to work with them again -- they were a massive part in making my wedding the absolute best day of my life.

Howard and Sue are a dream team when it comes to making your dream wedding come to reality. Every…read morebride has their own vision, and one of my visions was endless food with plenty of options...and that's EXACTLY what I received. I was referred to Swartz Catering through our venue. It was so important to me that the caterer we used had experience at our venue as it was a little quirky and requires a lot of specific setup. During our initial meeting, Howard presented me with a menu of options...and after looking through it and not being able to answer his initial questions, he asked me..."What is it that you are picturing?" I rambled a bit about what I was picturing, stations, endless food, grab and go bites, etc...and then all of a sudden we were creating this perfect menu together. Some items were from his menu, and others he was able to put together based on what I wanted. How cool is that?! The staff of servers and bartenders were also responsible for setting up everything at the wedding. They did an amazing job. It was this team that really tied our whole wedding together. Before the wedding, Sue had called me to work out a few details and make sure that they understood my vision. I appreciate the attentiveness to detail! During the wedding, there were so many passed apps, the stations were perfect, and the guests wouldn't stop gushing at how amazing everything tasted. I also appreciated how they were on top of making sure my husband and I ate and had everything we needed. I cannot say enough great things about Swartz Catering. Highly recommended!!