Amazing school! Best teacher! Rae is the coolest and have so much knowledge! Definitely recommend…read moregoing!

Hands-down, best school you could ever go to not only are you gonna learn up-to-date bartending and…read moreMixology instruction, you are also going to gain hands-on experience. Raise amazing if you need or have a desire to get in this industry, our high school psychology is the place to go!

I was in the hospitality industry for over 20 years, my last role was at as the Director of…read moreCatering at a private alumni club. So, I would like to think I know the ins and outs of the industry, definitely not off premise catering which is I know is completely different. I just need to tell you how incredibly impressed I was with the Pranzi team. From the very beginning working with Chelsea was a dream, she was professional, prompt, and helpful. This event was the first of its kind and I had never worked in Rhode Island before. It is also the first event at the hotels we used as they typically do not do events. I found Pranzi in my search, and they seemed like the right fit and they certainly were! Melissa and Jarrod were with us each day for breakfast and lunch and as soon as I met them, I knew they had everything in control and in place. Melissa was thoughtful, gave us help determining the best for set up and kept me informed as needed throughout the day. Jarrod was a very nice, helpful man and always willing to help and very kind. Our evening events with Erica as the lead and with Erica and Jen on night 2 along with their team - Jonathan, Emily, Jennesey, Michaela, Joe, Jeremy, Joscan and Brent. Wow ! They made us shine. What an amazing group of wonderful people who are amazing at their jobs. I had many conversations with all of them, and the conversations ALWAYS came back to how much they love their job, they love the company and said that the owner takes such good care of them. I kept telling them I was going to move to RI so I can work with all of them again and host more events ! I could go on and on. I am highly, highly, impressed by their operation, their team, their offerings and not to mention the food was delicious and the presentations were all beautiful. We got so many compliments from our attendees. With gratitude - Carla Ryan

I unfortunately had a very disappointing experience with Pranzi for my wedding catering and tent…read morerental. The biggest issue was the lack of communication, preparation, and coordination leading up to and on our wedding day. The event coordinator I was assigned from the beginning was pregnant and due to give birth about a month before my wedding. While I completely understand that circumstances like this happen, there should have been a proper transition plan in place. Instead, I was informed of a new coordinator only ONE WEEK before my wedding, and I did not actually speak with or meet my new coordinator, Rachel, until the day before. At that point, it was very clear that nothing had been properly communicated or transferred over. Unfortunately, this resulted in complete chaos on our wedding day. Tables were set up in the wrong order, place cards were not placed correctly, a significant amount of our personal decorations were never put out, and the floor plan was incorrect. Rachel also completely mishandled our ceremony processional. She had the bridesmaids begin walking out while the groomsmen's song was still playing, completely throwing off the timing and flow of our ceremony entrance. This was something that should have been coordinated ahead of time, and it was incredibly disappointing to have such an important moment handled so poorly. The lack of preparation extended to basic catering necessities as well. Pranzi did not bring trash bags or paper towels, and they did not provide steak knives for guests who were served the steak meal. These are extremely basic items that I would expect a professional catering company to have prepared and readily available for a wedding. The coordination itself was also incredibly frustrating. Rachel took very little initiative and seemed to have very limited problem-solving skills. Multiple times, she would ask me if I wanted something handled, I would say yes, and then it simply would not get done. As the bride, I should not have had to spend my wedding day tracking down my coordinator and making sure basic tasks were being completed. One of the most disappointing moments was after our wedding speeches, when we went to do our champagne toast and realized that the bride and groom's champagne glasses had not even been filled. Something that should have been such a simple detail was completely overlooked. I understand that weddings are large events and that things can go wrong, but what was most disappointing was the sheer lack of preparation, communication, initiative, and problem-solving. These were not just minor details that we could overlook. We trusted Pranzi with a very important day, and unfortunately, the execution did not reflect the level of service we expected. I reached out to the owner, Lisa, to share my experience and give Pranzi an opportunity to address what happened. Unfortunately, and not to my surprise given the lack of communication throughout this entire experience, she has not responded! If you are a bride considering hiring Pranzi for your wedding day, I strongly encourage you to proceed with caution and ask detailed questions about who will be coordinating your event, how transitions between coordinators are handled, and how you can be assured that every detail will be communicated and followed through on. Based on my experience, I would not recommend relying on Pranzi to manage the details of your wedding without extensive oversight and written confirmation.

I've worked with Above and Beyond numerous times for corporate events from 20 to 200 people and…read moreeach time they literally go above and beyond! They are wonderful partners during the planning process, day-of they are prompt, organized, and execute seamlessly, and perhaps most importantly the food is delicious and beautiful. Don't hesitate to work with them on your next event!

Above and Beyond were WONDERFUL. Emily was our event planner and she was so great - helpful,…read morethoughtful, fantastic at communicating, offering AMAZING guidance throughout, particularly for us, who had never worked with a caterer before. They set us up beautifully, gave us great guidance on the furniture choices and how to best maximize limited space, and worked out the best way to set up/serve the food with minimal use of our kitchen space. I would absolutely recommend them, and we would absolutely use them again. WONDERFUL experience.

We worked with Juliana's on three meals (two breakfasts, one pizza oven dinner) over a weekend…read morewedding celebration event. They were great in all aspects! They were timely, brought everything they needed and the food was very tasty. The pizza oven dinner was a huge hit with our guests. The folks who ran the pizza oven were great to work with, friendly, and super efficient (no lines!). The hot breakfast fritattas were excellent too. Having them cater multiple meals over a wekend event helped us streamline communication and we would definitely recommend them to work with!

I used Juliana's Catering for my Husbands surprise 70th Birthday Party, it could not have run more…read moresmooth and the food was phenomenal! We heard rave reviews about the food from all. The whole process was run so wonderfully and the team at the party were the Best, shout out to Christine and her Husband!

We cannot begin to emphasize how wonderful of a performance Soraya and her team displayed at our…read morerecent 80th birthday celebration event. It was truly amazing to see how great and magnificent everything looked. The birthday lady was so taken aback by what had been done in her honor that she was at a loss for words. Everything from the setting, flowers, lighting, attentive service, cordial staff, etc....was magnificent. The décor was truly stunning. The food was delectable, well done, and to die for. Everyone in attendance was beyond themselves on how "over the top" the party was. Soraya is very easy to work with and helps her clients achieve their ultimate desired goals. She has a natural way of doing her thing and reassuring you that everything is going to be great that makes your stress level disappear. From planning to execution, Soraya is there and is involved in all aspects of the event. She is a very reliable and dependable person. She is resourceful, has a great attitude toward her work, is very respectful to her clients, and has an aptitude for great services and client satisfaction. Soraya and her team have brought nothing but pure joy to our hearts. She did a fantastic, marvelous job and we are truly elated to have chosen her for our event. Looking forward to the next one!!!

This company goes above and beyond! They catered my sisters wedding and truly did not miss a beat,…read moreif you're looking for superstars that are easy to work with and understand the value in the events they cater, look no further! Such nice people.

We went to a show on a Friday night, and it was really fun!! Only $5 to get in (the $$$$ rating is…read morefor the classes). The show was very funny and the atmosphere is extremely welcoming. We decided to grab dinner about half a mile away and then walk over as it was a nice night. We parked on the street in between. This was maybe not the best idea and we were confused about the building. A little confused and in the dark, we went back to get the car. They have a parking lot, making life a little easier. Once we pulled into the parking lot we knew we were in the right place. Note, the building is marked Southside Cultural Center (corner of Broad St. and Bridgham St.). The Providence Improv Guild signs -- a cute little pig -- are only visible once you are in the parking lot off of Bridgham.

My husband & I were visiting Providence from out of state. Turns out the The PIG Improv was close…read moreto our hotel. That night the Improv was staging a murder mystery where the audience provided a couple of details that were incorporated into the skit. There was only 1 other couple in the audience on a Friday night. My husband & I agreed that the lead guy in the skit was really good. He played the main character with confidence & skill. The other 4 or 5 actors are works still in process altho each one had their moments. It must have been challenging to play to a near empty house. I would go back if I lived close enough.

Went to an after funeral gathering. The food was above average for a small gathering. The staff…read morewere so helpful and nice. Looking forward to going during the week with friends to get take out for meals at home.

The Catering Gourmet is the bomb! They were a critical part of making my wedding the perfect…read moreexperience. I worked with the owner, Dave, to coordinate and figure out a menu and all the details (and I had a LOT of details for him!). He and his manager Tyler made it happen and it went off without a hitch. Not only did they cater a 100 guest buffet at an outdoor venue at a park in October, but they made food that was not even normally on their menu. We had asked if they could make some specialty Greek food for our wedding (my Wife's family is Greek), and Dave enthusiastically took it on. For weeks after the wedding, our guests kept mentioning how delicious all the food was. Even my wife's side of the family, who know authentic Greek food. We had souvlaki, rice with tomato sauce, potatoes with oregano, "village" Greek salad, and a bunch of other delicious items. Of course we had to include the world famous potato chips w warm gorgonzola gravy (which is on their normal menu). Warning! That gorg gravy is addictive. The food was absolutely what we wanted, the service was exquisite, and the presentation was super sexy! I highly recommend TCG for your event, big or small!

I was contacted by someone from Johnny Burke Catering who was professional and apologetic about my…read moreexperience. She resolved the issue quickly, I'm very appreciative and impressed.

Danielle from Johnny Burke Catering was awesome to work with...right from our 1st email exchange!…read moreJohnny Burke was highly recommended to us. Danielle was quick to provide menu suggestions, was super responsive and had great follow-up, we could not have asked for more. While we did not move forward with Johnny Burke Catering (our group decided on something totally different), I would 100% go back to them when we are looking for catering for future events. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

I cannot say enough about how important this organization is to our kids…read more Mobile Quest started out as exactly that, a mobile adventure. Brian and his crew are a S.T.E.M. based experience fully equipped with all ends of the spectrum of science, technology, engineering and math. They create engaging activities for students, children and scouts and recently touched down in this great open space conveniently located in Cranston, Rhode Island. Now equipped with a play ground of possibilities, they have expanded to host birthday parties, camp sessions and soon drop-in sessions. Coding basics in elementary level to intermediate and advanced robotics can be found in the "bot" area. There is a wonderful "maker space" where the tykes can just create and imagine up everything from, stick figures to rocket ships. Lego is a great way to promote engineering and they sure are fun. Just be sure to clean up after yourself (have you ever stepped on one of those things, yikes!). I really cannot speak enough about how cool this space and organization is!

Great place! Engaging, clean, fun! My 9 year old son loved coming and visiting the center! We will…read morebe back to explore!

Blackstone Caterers is such a fantastic caterer company! You have to book them!…read more We are from New York and had our wedding in Rhode Island. We knew we made the right choice when we booked Blackstone Caterers! Their tasting experience was very special to us and private. It was our first and only tasting and they just made us feel so important and welcomed. We worked with them for a long time because our wedding needed to be postponed due to Covid. Blackstone Caterers is elegant, classy, professional, organized, generous and very accommodating! Their food is of high quality and absolutely delicious! Our guests still cannot get over how kind every worker was and how delicious their food was! Working with Shannon and Gina was a pleasure! They helped us so much with our planning. They were very accommodating to our needs such as making adjustments to dishes for allergies. They even allowed us to bring up our favorite wine and cookies to share with our guests. I provided them with an itemized list of things that needed to be set up such as place cards, pictures, signs, and guest -give aways. They set up everything perfectly! They exceeded our expectations with everything! They even packed up our belongings with care! They even respected our no social media request. Gina and Laura were there the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you so much for being so helpful and for making this day a dream come true! We would also like to thank Tristan who took such good care of me and my husband. He is so professional, respectful and helpful! He made sure that he provided us with everything we needed! Everyone that is part of Blackstone Caterers is amazing! You won't regret booking them! Please keep them in mind when you plan on having an event! Thank you, Blackstone Caterers for making our day perfect!

I have had the pleasure of working with Blackstone professionally for many years. When it came time…read moreto plan our wedding in October 2020, they were my first call. Shannon and Karen were my rock during all the challenges of planning a wedding during Covid-19. Together we create Andrew & I's dream menu, layout and overall atmosphere, all while keep guests and event personnel safe. The delicious, multicourse meal (served family style - our #1 wedding vision), became the showcase of the reception. We were not surprised that each guest made a point to compliment how amazing the food and service was at our wedding. Thank you to the entire Blackstone family for being a HUGE part of our wedding day & ensuring we had our dream (even during COVID).