The team at Easy Entertaining, Inc. catered our celebration for my Mom's 90th birthday party. The food was exceptional, all our guests raved about the meal! From my first interaction with Kaitlyn and Mike I knew I had found the right team! I absolutely recommend them without any hesitation. Thank you all at Easy! You exceeded all our expectations! Ed, John and Diego Vazquez read more

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I employed the services of Easy Entertaining, Inc. which is a company owned by Kaitlin Roberts. I remember Kaitlin's 60 second bulletins from many years ago when we were both members of a business networking group. She did exceptionally well then and continues to do well now. We had an event that was a birthday celebration, a celebration of a wonderful relationship with my significant other and a celebration of total remodeling of my condo. Kaitlin's company name, Easy Entertaining lived up to its name and then some! Kaitlin worked with us to arrange the event including the selection of food, the food preparation and the tables and chairs. She made the arrangements easy. Her director of services, Andre and another employee of the company, Latoya worked efficiently during setup, during the food preparation and setting up the buffet. Some of my family members are Vegan. Easy Entertaining even provided food for my Vegan family members. Andrea and Latoya were personable and very helpful in so many ways. I found the costs associated with the catered meal very reasonable. The celebration for family members, friends and business associates was a fantastic success thanks to Easy Entertaining. I would highly recommend Easy Entertaining to anyone who wants to celebrate any special occasion, birthday, business party or other such events. Steve C. Imber, Ph. D. read more

I used Easy Entertaining to cater my 60th birthday celebration and couldn't be more pleased. I dealt with Kristen who was terrific and so patient with my multitude of questions. The staff who worked the party were personable and attentive. Frank was my "go-to" guy during the party and I knew from the start I was in excellent hands. So many of the guests raved about the food and they were right! read more

Held a professional event last night at Easy Entertaining in Providence and cannot say enough good things about the experience. The food was the best we've had in this type of setting (from the mezze platter to the decadent chocolate cookies and cannoli chips) everything was fresh and delicious. But the star of the show was Frank Young who was a pure delight to work with and took exquisite care of us. I will be revisiting Easy Entertaining for my next holiday hosting event as well as for future professional gatherings! read more

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I've been lucky enough to have Easy Entertaining help me with two events in the past year, and both times they were incredibly easy to work with, responsive, and professional. I've used their bartending and serving services, and both times the staff sent were excellent! Guests commented about how great the service was and how it really elevated the events. And the food has exceeded expectations both times. So many options to choose from for any type of party, and the presentations were beautiful. I've worked with Kristin to plan and organize both events, and working with her was easy and wonderful. I'll absolutely use Easy Entertaining again and again. read more

I purchased their special heat and serve Thanksgiving dinner. Needless to say it was superb! The pre sliced turkey breast was dressed with a delicious compound butter. The gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry relish and sides were superb. We supplemented with other sides from another restaurant ( which was equally great/ spread the wealth!). In this hectic busy world, this venue provides a quality meal that anyone would be proud to serve. It was a great hit in my household, as I'm sure it will be in yours. I highly recommend them! read more

I would have to say one of my favorite places in RI. They do have limited hours due to being a carting business however, when they are open all I have to say is OMG! The food is always fresh and clean. I love the staff and the customer service I receive when I go. I also have been working with the crew for my wedding and I must say they are very responsive and helpful. The business owner Katie is amazing and always ready to assist along with her staff. If you ever have a carting event you will not be displeased with the not only the service but also the food! How can you go wrong with both plus? read more

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These people were a pleasure to work with. I hosted a surprise party for about 20 people. From my first phone call to the day of the party this was a breeze. Kelcey was so helpful in the planning stage. Shea was great doing cooking and prepping in my home. And Frank was an amazing server. All my friends wanted to take him home. When I have another party these guys will be my first call. PS the food was fabulous! read more

Easy Entertaining catered my wedding this weekend and we were thrilled with our experience. The food was hot, the food was great and best of all- the catering staff was AMAZING! Mike was our coordinator and I felt like I was in good hands through the whole process- he was quick to respond to my many emails and the tasting experience was great. Frank and Kim were the two people who I would want to actually be guests at my wedding- they were so nice and comforting. They brought us appetizers when they saw we couldn't pull away to get our own. They made sure our drinks were full. They are just the sweetest. All the staff was amazing and kind- I wish I could have remembered everyone's names. Our guests gave us many compliments on our wedding- one guest had recently been to a $150K wedding in Newport Beach and said our food and service was the BEST they had ever experienced. I have been a patron of brunch at EE Cafe many times and I'm so glad we chose them to host our wedding! read more

Wow, this place is cool. I would never have been able to find this place on my own, but I'm glad someone showed me. This is a modern cafe with a cool feel. I ordered a grilled cheese with bacon and fries on the side. They offered a dipping sauce for the fries that was really good. Some type of garlic sauce. The service took a little longer than I expected, but it was not a problem at all. Definitely worth it. read more

The Cafe was the perfect setting for our graduation/reunion gathering of almost 50 - there was even room for a DJ and dancing. Excellent food, very accommodating staff. Thanks to Jayne, Nik, Frank and Courtney for making it a special event. read more

We recently worked with Easy Entertaining for our intimate, backyard elopement and had a wonderful experience! Kaitlyn made the entire process effortless for us. She oversaw food, beverage, and rentals. Her whole team went above and beyond to make us feel so special and cared for. They couldn't have been kinder or more helpful. The food was delicious, and everything went so smoothly. We are so grateful for them and look forward to working with them again soon. Thank you! read more

I have worked with Easy Entertaining several times now, and I have to say not only is it easy, it's delicious! They're definitely my preferred caterer of choice. Start my taking a look at their fabulous website -- it's so well-organized, informative and efficient it makes selecting your options a breeze. Get an idea of what you want, and then give them a call -- they'll walk you through everything you need to know and do to make sure your order is perfect and exactly what you want. Another thing I love? All of their ingredients -- from the meats to the cheeses to the produce -- is locally sourced and delicious. They're a truly thoughtful, passionate community participant and very obviously take pride not only in their work, but where their product originally comes from. I was lucky enough to see the owner of Easy Entertaining to a presentation at a local food festival with a livestock farmer she frequently works with, and the knowledge, passion and dedication these two women displayed during their lecture was inspiring and encouraging. I am so glad to know of them, and to have worked with them a few times now. I look forward to doing so again, and encourage anyone on the hunt for a caterer to give this group a shot. Now, prices are a little higher than you might expect, but remember -- this is all local food prepared expertly and lovingly. You get what you pay for, and with delivery included, you really can't go wrong. read more

Ok I just want to say that I think this place is great, it's probably the nicest place to get a coffee and breakfast sandwich in olneyville. They are big on supporting local farms and businesses. The coffee is great and so isn't the food. The reason for the 2 star rating is because of the service (lack of) and the fact that I've been in here 4 times and had to walk out 3/4 times. I own a building in the area so I have stopped in a few times to grab a coffee before work. The first time I went and had to leave because nobody was in the building to wait on customers, there was a woman that clearly worked there that was walking around the parking lot doing the trash and going in and out of another adjacent building so I went in and waited about 10 minutes before giving up and leaving to get coffee somewhere else! My second visit was great, in and out in 5 min with coffee and sandwich. My third visit there wasn't anyone at all at the counter or in back in the kitchen...waited a little bit then left. Today I went in and the woman at the counter cleaning told me she would be right with me, turned into the kitchen and continued cleaning. Waited 5 min, walked outside to answer a 1 min phone call and headed back inside...5 more minutes passed and still nothing!!! This place was completely dead inside except for 2 guys having coffee in the corner, so it's not like she was busy trying to keep up with customers or anything so why the lack of service wtf?!? Anyway, I left without coffee AGAIN and went off to work without. I think I'm going to just start going the route to work that has a Starbucks again, it's a shame because I really wanted to have a nice cafe up the street from my shop that I can stop into for coffee throughout the day. read more

I usually do my own cooking, but this time I have been so busy and I didn't have the time to cook for a going away party for a long time employee. I decided to try Easy Entertaining catering service for a party of 20 on a Friday eve get together from 5-7:30 pm. At 4:30 ashley and nick arrived quietly and professionally setting up everything start to finish. Within 15 minutes my business was transformed into a really delightful table of goodies. Pastrami sliders, tomato tartlets, pulled chicken sandwiches, veggies and housemade chips. Reasonably priced too for the ease and deliciousness. This is a company I would definitely recommend and use again. Thank you kate Roberts and your easy entertaining team! Awesome experience. read more

What an excellent place for lunch. I've been working at Sprout for 3 months now and never had the opportunity to cross the driveway. Why did it take me so long??? It is an adorable space with a lovely menu full of traditional and healthy versions of a good variety of lunch foods. I had a spinach salad which was perfectly dressed and a nice size portion. The apple slices were a disappointment. If instead of chips or pasta salad you offer apple slices, I would expect maybe 1/2 an apple worth? It was a few microthinly slices of a mushy apple. But that is pretty much my only complaint. Easy Entertaining has excellent free parking. It is only open until 2pm. read more

Much love to a place that is making interesting food, using mostly local ingredients, yet still keeping the cost reasonable. The specials are revolving on a weekly, sometimes daily, basis. I have felt really nervous to lose something so tasty on the menu, and then I read the next week's special and feel just fine. I have enjoyed everything I've eaten here, from pizzas to soups to sandwiches. I tried two different donuts one day and was not a big fan, but I am quite picky on that front. They tasted a bit stale and had an odd texture to me. My colleague enjoyed the donuts, so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. The location is spectacular: gorgeous mill with high ceilings, modern chic decor, a beautiful bar, and some well thought out accents. This is definitely one of my new favorite spots -- just remember, they are only open for breakfast and lunch! read more

The coffee is divine! Smooth and velvety, strong but no bite. Served in adorable square mugs with a charming bottle of cream! The whole place looks like it is right out of a shabby chic catalog. It is tucked in to the entrance to Rising Sun Mills and is very quiet. From what I gather catering is their main money maker and they're set-up in-house to do consultations. The cafe seemed like it was a good after thought, but I think it could really go places! There is ample seating, a large and well done bar (hooks for purses next to every seat ladies!) Yet I'm not sure they sell alcohol or even do weekend brunch. If they added on to their cafe menu and expanded hours they could do very well. My breakfast sandwich was alright... it had a bit of a fishy smell to it. But the coffee.. oh my! read more

This is one of Pvd's lowkey Gems that everyone needs to know about. Between the staff and the food, Easy Ent. is the real deal. Not to mention to newly renovated location is BEAUTIFUL! Highly reccomend - protip: Fridays are Donut Day (and they are GODLY!) read more

An absolute must-try for anyone visiting or living in Providence. The chocolate chip cookies are the best I've ever had, and don't get me started with their breakfast sandwiches or their doughnuts. And the staff are so courteous, professional, and good at what they do, they keep me returning for more week after week! I have not yet had lunch here, but have been told by many people that it is well worth the money. Their catering services are top class, and they really do a great job delivering and serving their customers. Pastries, coffee, tea, and their location make it a fantastic place to spend an hour or two with a friend, newspaper, or simply to relax and enjoy a bite to eat. read more

Its the best place to go for breakfast and lunch. The food is always excellent and comes from local vendors. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to eat well!!! Robert read more

The only thing I miss about working in Providence is Easy Entertaining. For the past 5ish years the Cafe was my go to lunch spot as it never disappoints. Kait and her team love what they do and it shows! Whether I opted for a salad or a sandwich, the food was always fresh and flavorful and the service top notch. I enjoyed the daily/ weekly specials as well as the seasonal menu change. The decor is charming and the location in a historic mill gives off such cool vibes. This is a great place for breakfast or lunch and don't forget they are an amazing catering company as well! read more

So lovely and friendly. Organic goodies, wine, breakfast, lunch and vegan friendly! It makes my day going to visit and grab an organic Java and have such great service with positivity. Plus, it's beautiful inside! read more

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Easy Entertaining recently hosted our wedding ceremony and reception and everything was wonderful! With only a few weeks to plan, Kait did an outstanding job understanding what we were looking for and staying connected with us to iron out all the details. On the day of the event, Michael and the staff ensured everything went flawlessly. We honestly couldn't have asked for anything more perfect! read more

I discovered Easy Entertaining on instagram about three years ago and decided to go there for #donutfriday because my son loves donuts. We've been back countless times since, for breakfast and Burger Night and Mother's Day brunch and our company Christmas party, etc. We love Burger Night and try to go every month - the burgers are delicious and so reasonably priced, and the fries are seriously the best around. Also the cookies! They're warm and the perfect texture - crisp edges with a soft, slightly chewy center. Kait, Nik, Frank, and Cody always provide top notch service too! And I love the space. The little lamps and plants everywhere are a great touch. One of our favorite date night spots in the city for sure! read more

Uneasy Entertaining Originally, we worked with Easy Entertaining's employee Devorah beginning in January 2015. She worked with us to plan a creative and tasty farm to table menu with Chef Ashley that met our budget requirements. We had full confidence in their abilities to make our wedding day a success. Four weeks away from the wedding, Devorah had left the company and we were working with the owner, Kait. We received a new itemized contract that was completely off from what we discussed at our tasting. Big issues like the removal of promised complimentary meals for the vendors and there were approximately $500 in additional set up, cleaning, and breakdown fees. When we inquired about these sudden unexpected costs and changes, Kait was extremely condescending saying "The buck stops here", "We are bending over backwards for you people" and "We wish these things could be handled by themselves, but they can't". Utterly disgusted by the lack of Kait's professionalism and tact, my husband and I decided to save costs and aggravation by setting up ourselves after our rehearsal dinner, having to ask family and our wedding party to pitch in and help. When we told the venue we needed to get in the night before to do so, they were shocked that our caterer wanted to charge us for this and felt so bad that they offered to have some of their restaurant staff do it for us. Flash forward to the wedding day and the catering nightmare ensued. Something we only truly realized at the end of the night when we started asking our guests about the cocktail hour, meals, and cake. The reviews were so mortifying that I was sick to my stomach in tears the morning after my wedding and feeling stupid that we had already paid our catering bill in full before our wedding day. Here's what happened: Strike 1: Cocktail hour. 75% of our 155 guests said they received 0-1 appetizers at the cocktail hour. My husband and I reviewed our wedding video and found there were only FOUR servers serving trays with only SIX appetizers each continuously serving the same areas. We paid for TEN servers and 500 PASSED appetizers. Strike 2: Dinner. Most guests stated their meals were cold or dry or both. Guests found the beef brisket to be dry and tough. We checked our leftovers later and sadly they were right. Chicken with risotto was supposed to be served. Most guests found the chicken to be cold and dry and thought the risotto was mashed potatoes. Again, we checked with our leftovers and found our "risotto' like mashed potatoes. Strike 3: Cake. My mother in law gifted us a 4-tiered cake with Swarovski crystals handing between the tiers. ALL of our guests said they had one bite, went to dance to one song, came back, and it was gone. Our bridesmaid table of 12 people said they only got 6 pieces and had to share. The cake was completely wasted. They tossed it all in the trash and started cleaning up early before the night was even over. Also, we explicitly stated the top layer with topper and crystals needed to be saved. All we got back was the top of the cake (our specially engraved topper missing) and half of the crystals. Rather than offering us a refund after admitting to these mistakes, Kait's silver lining was verbatim, "Well, look on the bright side, you had a beautiful wedding and you're married now." We were shocked by this deflection and do not credit her with the positive aspects of our day. Therefore, we regrettably do not recommend this caterer. read more

Went for burger night! Really liked the burger, great meat to bun ratio and local beef. We got the chicken wings for app- they were good just served as the whole wing, it was hard to eat. Idk if I'll go back for another burger night, but I want to go for lunch! read more

We just had our wedding catered by Easy Entertaining, and it was wonderful. We had initially chosen another caterer, but when that fell through, they were extremely gracious when we got back in touch. Kait and Kelsey were so easy to coordinate and communicate with. We went to the cafe and were able to try some options, and got even more excited... Our final guest count was about 75. Kelsey was our point person and her competence and organization really decreased our planning stress. The day of, everything was lovely--exactly how we imagined. And let's talk about that food: we had several passed appetizers (spinach & cheese tartlets, crab cakes, and grilled shrimp cocktail), oysters, and three tasting stations with a variety of options--antipasti, a mezze bar (mediterranean), and a slider bar. Everything was delicious and we had many rave reviews! Our guests loved it, and the displays/stations were all beautifully arranged in our venue (the Lippitt House in Providence). The service was excellent and had everyone was professional and friendly, with a real sense of ease about them. Frank, the ambassador of hospitality, was fantastic as he attended to us personally. So pleasant and gracious--it was so fun. Thank you, Frank! All the other staff were great as well. It really went without a hitch for us. The day flew by, and we will remember it always. Thank you to Easy Entertaining for making it extra beautiful, easy, and elegant! read more

Thank you once again Kait, Ashley, and all the staff at Easy Entertaining. I have gotten nothing but rave reviews from our guests in regard to the wonderful food and service they received on Saturday evening!! You guys keep making me look good to our Alumni, donors, and friends at St. Raphael Academy. Have a wonderful Summer!! Richard read more

Ok so my girlfriend and I have been here twice now and it seems to be get better and better every time. This is shocking since it was amazing the first time. They have a special pizza every week and this week was a taco pizza, which was very fresh and tasty. The mushroom crostini was to die for. It's too bad that it's a special and not on their regular menu. The staff was very friendly and courteous. The place is beautiful and I definitely recommend this place for lunch as they close at 2pm. read more

Great shop. A little hard to find but worth it. Doing the icced coffee challenge with rifood fights.went on Friday had the fresh doughnuts. Well worth it. Awesome I'll be a steady Friday customer. read more

They catered my fathers 70th, and were so easy to work with, showed up on time, staff was very nice, all went off without a hitch, oh and most importantly the food was very good, loved the apps, and all local, seasonal food. read more

One of my favorite places to go when I have an open Friday morning. They are open daily, but Friday morning is donut morning! It is so good, and Frank is such a nice guy. Bottomless New Harvest coffee, free wifi, everything made from scratch. I am shocked more people don't know about this place. read more

Their ingredients are amazingly fresh and delicious from local growers and providers. The menu changes regularly so there's always a new special to try out. They always have healthy options available too. A great Olneyville neighbor and small business to check out and support! read more

My co-workers and I are becoming regulars now at EE; between lunches, private parties, catering and the cooking classes, we can't get enough! We've had several lunches at EE and we love everything, every time. On our last visit I had the Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese and I swear I died and went to heaven!! Hands down the best mac 'n cheese I've ever had (and that's saying something!). We've also reserved the back room for a birthday luncheon and had the absolute best time, food, cupcakes and service! Highly recommend EE for lunch, and catering and the cooking classes are a ton of fun too (Just remember to b.y.o.b)! read more

This is my favorite place to get lunch. Menu's differ by the seasons while specials change even faster; always something new and delicious to try! read more

I used this catering service for my wedding seven years ago and absolutely loved them and again for my baby shower. Hopefully I wasn't an ingrate and posted a good review at those times;). I recently used them again for my husband's 40th birthday celebration, when we were in complete Covid lockdown. They were amazing and turned an unfortunate situation (Covid 40th party) into the best possible scenario. The owner made meal boxes comprised of my husband's favorite foods and even sourced his favorite beer and cigars. The food was delicious (as always), the presentation was beautiful, and they even dropped everything off at my work since I have such a crazy schedule. Also, they were able to send alternative meal boxes to his friends that couldn't make it for his Zoom party. Although I usually like to try new places, there really isn't any need. They have been exemplary and they'll probably be stuck with me as a lifelong client:). read more

Delicious, on the whole, though expensive for the portions. Ambiance is lovely and the staff is delightful. The power salad is small and has not nearly enough fresh goodies on it to be worth $11, and if I wanted to add a protein--$15 is too much for grilled chicken on a bed of greens with a few radishes. The skinny taco salad was mixed greens with literally 6 beans on it and a tablespoon of cheese, then came with a massive taco shell (not the best combination of veggies, protein, and carbs if you're trying to eat "skinny"). The soup my friend got was mainly broth. The food is delicious--I just wish there was more of what makes a dish good--the proportion of "fun" ingredients to the whole. I typically make salads for myself that are chockfull of goodies, so I expect similar or better from a restaurant--something I can't easily make at home. read more

These guys recently catered my husbands surprise 40th Birthday Party, which was held in my backyard. I wanted a cocktail party with the works (tent, food, dancing, drinks, etc). Easy Entertaining did the food which was passed hors' dourves and stationary items (cheese and fruit displays). They did an excellent job. They brought 6 or 7 staff people (servers and chefs) and we had about 45 guests. They were all wonderful and very professional. The stationary displays were delectable and so interesting to look at. The servers replenished and continuously cleaned up around the displays. They pride themselves on being a small company and using all local and fresh ingredients which they seemed to accomplish quite well! I wanted raw oysters and little-necks which actually came from Rhode Island. All of the other food was amazing and they cooked the hot appetizers right in my kitchen and served them hot to the guests. Erica (event organizer) gave me a lot of guidance and attention in the planning of the whole party. She even worked with me to stay within my budget. The end result far exceeded my expectations! Everyone loved being served delicious appetizers all night and it made the party that much more fun and entertaining. I would definitely hire Easy Entertaining again, in fact I can't wait to...! read more

Great place for lunch. Food is prepared fresh with focus on local farms. Love their soup and iced tea.