We recently hosted a Baby Shower for our daughter-in-law at Gore Place in Waltham. We selected…read moreAbove and Beyond to cater the event and we are glad we did. Every detail from table setup to floral arrangements, linens and china were perfect. The staff was extremely friendly and professional and the food was the best ever! If you need a professional team with great food, look no further

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.

East Meets West catered a celebration of life even and they were terrific from start to finish…read more They had great suggestions for the menu and worked with us to make it what we wanted. The food was incredible and the presentation was elegant and lovely. The staff the day off could not have been better. They set up and broke down quickly, they were attentive but not overbearing, and everything was seamless. They made the best of a very difficult day for us - we didn't have to worry about anything with the catering from food to serving and that made it so much easier to manage everything else.

East Meets West was our caterer for our wedding and they are INCREDIBLE! Highly recommend booking…read morethem! They are unlike any other caterer or venue - they let us customize our menu entirely and this is their normal practice! Plus everything was DELICIOUS! Our coordinator, Catherine, was so helpful and communicative. We called her Catherine the Great! And Chef Kevin is a treasure and real artist with food!

I got the Vito. Holy shit. This is the kind of sandwich that ruins all other sandwiches. I did…read morethings to this sandwich that are not family-friendly. Upon taking the last bite, I was sent back into the cold reality of the world, a reality in which I wasn't eating that sandwich.

Pauli's is a casual sandwich shop in Boston's North End that has become well known for its lobster…read morerolls, while also serving a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, and comfort food. We walked into a simple counter-service space with limited indoor seating, the kind of place that feels more like a grab-and-go stop than a sit-down lunch spot. Even with its small footprint, there was a steady stream of customers coming in for one of the signature sandwiches, and the energy of the room stayed practical and focused on getting orders out efficiently. The lobster roll is the clear standout. We ordered one and found it generously filled with lobster meat, making it feel substantial compared to many other lobster rolls around the city. Whether you choose it hot with butter or cold with mayo, the focus stays on the lobster itself rather than overwhelming it with extra ingredients. The toasted roll added just enough texture without taking away from the filling. Although the lobster roll gets most of the attention, the rest of the menu offers plenty of options if seafood is not what you are looking for. There are oversized sandwiches, soups like clam chowder, and classic sides that make it easy to find something for different tastes. The portions are generous overall, making the prices feel reasonable considering the amount of food you receive. The service was quick and efficient, which fits the fast-paced counter-service concept. The staff moved through orders with speed, and the food came out without much delay. The biggest thing to keep in mind is the limited seating, especially during lunch hours or peak tourist seasons in the North End. If the dining area is full, taking your food to go or finding a nearby outdoor spot can be a better option. Overall, Pauli's is a great stop if you are looking for a satisfying lobster roll without an overly formal seafood restaurant experience. The generous portions, straightforward menu, and convenient location make it an easy place to visit while exploring the North End, especially if lobster rolls are at the top of your list.

My team worked with Forklift on catering a large client appreciation event this spring. We really…read moreappreciated everything the whole staff did to help keep things running smoothly at every step, from early planning advice to helping us pack up after the event. Forklift created a 100% vegan menu for us, and the food was DELICIOUS and so BEAUTIFUL! We were really blown away, and got many compliments from guests. We felt like it really demonstrated that you can have a 100% plant-based menu at an event and have it be crowd-pleasing. Thank you for everything, Forklift! We'd love to work with you again.

My team contracted Forklift Catering for a high-profile Harvard event early this year. Forklift's…read moreprofessional sales and event management team were incredible partners in the development and execution of a spectacular event every step of the way. They were always available to address any question or concern and were so adaptable to every plan change (down to just days before the event). They even functioned as our florist and arranged breathtaking floral displays to enhance the ambience. The catering staff and chef produced and provided great food that were the highlight of the event; I heard from everyone how much they enjoyed it (even had some on-call colleagues who gladly answered our calls because they knew they were going to be fed great food during their shift). Forklift is a top recommendation for any high-caliber catered event you might need.

Rachel was thoughtful and professional The Service and presentation was we Oneil, good deliciousread more

I recently had the pleasure working with Rachel for a corporate luncheon. It was so easy to work…read morewith her, she's very responsive both on Yelp and phone. She's flexible and will work with your group's dietary restrictions. The day of the event, she arrived on time and set up everything very timely. Everyone loved the food and she even got vegan cookies for one of our vegan friend in the group. Overall, a great experience working with Rachel. I'd definitely recommend her if you're planning an event.

College tea breaks…read more Grilled Lemon Chicken Sandwich: Surprising. The chicken breast wasn't dry, and the tomatoes were fresh and juicy; but not very lemony. An acceptable white meal. Falafel Wrap: First time trying falafel wraps. Falafels are supposedly fried hummus balls, but these didn't look fried or like balls; they were probably just lightly pan-fried and a bit clumpy. The hummus was smooth and creamy, with a noticeable hummus flavor. As a vegetarian option, despite the refreshing carrots, lettuce, and cucumber, it was a bit dry without any sauce.

The place is very easy to work with and I love how well they know the local universities. Food is…read moresimple 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.

Big Pig catered my son's graduation party in Boston. We couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. The service was great and they made things easy for us. We had steak tips, brisket and pulled pork. All of our guests raved about the food. Everything was delicious. I would highly recommend.

We were at a backyard barbecue with Big Pig grilling The…read morestaff was very friendly and helpful, Clean up process was seamless! The food was Amazing!!

When my husband and I first decided to find a personal chef we thought "maybe this will help, we…read morecan't keep eating out, it's killing us." Neither of us really knew what a personal chef service looked like. We love cooking but we didn't/don't have time during the week to cook. We hoped we'd get more vegetables into our diet at a minimum. That not eating out would mean less of the white devils (sugar, salt). I reached out to The Skinny Beet in a frenetic and desperate state last December. Since they've entered our lives the sun is shining, the clouds have parted and Mondays are happy (re: they are miracle workers). We have been a weekly client with The Skinny Beet for almost 3 months now. At the end of 1 month we reached out to them and shared a list of each positive benefit directly or indirectly related to hiring them as personal chefs. I would like to share this list with you (reader of my review): 1. My husband and I spend more time together. 2. We portion control better. 3. We work out more (have time to work out). 4. We feel better: less groggy, less irritable, more energy. 5. The food they make tastes flavorful, wholesome and satisfying. We get to eat our favorite cuisines with less of the sugar/salt and more grain/vegetable variety than what we know how to cook. 6. We waste less. 7. The brain space we wasted thinking about what to eat, what to cook, when to go pick things up, crap-I-forgot-an-ingredient --- Poof! Gone. Which, working full time while part time grad school, any and all brain space I can allocate to my work is priceless for me. From Week One: Flexibility with schedule and menu planning was made easy for us - We come home and our kitchen tools and pans lovingly (and somewhat expensively) acquired over time are clean - There are delicious dishes made with quality ingredients ready for devouring in the fridge. We are so grateful for the difference The Skinny Beet has made in our quality of life. Seriously, I wasn't kidding: Miracle Workers.

I hired Richard and Katie to come to my apt to give me an private cooking lesson. I didn't really…read moreknow what to expect, and when they asked me what I wanted to learn I told them I wanted to learn "some of the basics". Well in just a couple hours we were able to cover SO much ground. From making a delicious salsa and homemade chips, to a steak and a chicken, even farro with caramelized onions. Not only did I learn tons of REALLY helpful skills that I've already been implementing, but I had delicious food that lasted me for a handful of meals THAT I HELPED MAKE! They brought all their own ingredients and left my kitchen completely spotless (possibly cleaner than how they found it) I am so thankful to these two and I look forward to our next lessons.