We found Chef Deanna through Instagram and were intrigued. I sent her a quick note, and next thing…read moreyou know, we're on a phone call for over an hour that felt like 10 minutes. We asked Deanna to cater our 115 person, mountain top wedding with as much fire-prepared food as possible. Think Francis Mallmann (google him if you arent familiar). No running water. No electricity. She was game. She was more than game. She came ready to rumble and was cooking on the fire pit from morning until late night. Deanna is warm, talented, energetic, charming, and generous. She made amazing, locally sourced, fresh food our guests are still raving about. She has real relationships with farmers and producers in the area - her local connections are priceless. Her whole team never broke their professionalism and wowed us with their service and hospitality. She helped our moms serve apple pies instead of wedding cake. She sprinkled flowers all over the buffet tables. She shared with us all her beautiful old plates. She surprised us with a late night round of sloppy joes. She let us borrow all the props and baskets and water jugs for our whole wedding weekend, even for events that she wasn't specifically there for. I could go on and on. Book with Deanna, she is a true unicorn of the catering world.

We hired Chef Deanna in 2019 for our farm wedding in 2020. We had an amazing, romantic and intimate…read moretasting with her at her beautiful home in the winter of that year in which we fell in love with her food...and then the pandemic hit. We postponed two times, and Chef Deanna was incredibly accommodating throughout it all. In fact -- she supported our decision to postpone (even the second time!) when so many people questioned why we were doing it. Postponing twice was absolutely the right decision, and we had our dream wedding on 4/9/22 of this year. Chef Deanna worked with us to create a menu that was rustic and aligned with our tastes/personalities. We did a barbecue buffet for the main course -- with macaroni and cheese, multiple types of meat, cornbread, etc. -- and a more classic cocktail hour with charcuterie/cheese etc. Everything was delicious. My only regret is that I didn't go up for seconds! In ADDITION to that, Chef Deanna provided her gorgeous vintage plates that were a perfect fit with our venue. This really helped make our planning easier, and added to the beauty of the tables on the day. Everything went seamlessly -- We could not have been happier with Chef Deanna's catering!

Emily's did a fantastic job catering my son's wedding! The hors d'oeuvres were a hit! Excellent…read morepresentation. My favorite were the fried artichokes and truffle fries. I was very impressed with the service. My pet peeve is dirty dishes sitting in front of people and that did not happen! The wedding cake was delicious. White homemade cake with a light strawberry cream. My only suggestion would be to have had someone to serve all the pies. It was kind of awkward having to do it yourself. I definitely recommend Emily's for your next event.

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! Emily's catered my daughter's…read morewedding at Smith Farm Gardens and totally nailed it. First, they were a joy to work with leading up to the big day. They were helpful, responsive, and everything was clear and upfront. There were no surprise charges, or "gotchas". In fact they did several things beyond the scope of the contract without additional charges. More importantly, on the wedding day everything went perfectly. They gave us great advice on the set up of the tables, chairs, bar etc. They listened carefully to everything that was asked of them, made a couple of outstanding suggestions and dealt with the problems caused by strong gusts of wind at an outdoor venue with calm assurance. All of the food was incredible. The hor's d'ourves were fantastic, especially the brie and artichoke tarts, mini lobster rolls and tuna tacos. The mac and cheese in mini ramekins were also a huge hit. The dinners were equally delicious. I had the half chicken, which was served with a delicious polenta. It was absolutely amazing. Perfectly cooked, moist with a crispy skin. Other sides were served family style and were all fantastic. The dessert was also superb. Each guest received a trio of mini desserts, each of which was delightful. We had several guests with food restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free). The servers made sure the restrictions were observed, and they made it a point to bring appropriate appetizers to those guests, which was a very nice touch. All of the guests raved about the food. The service was also first class. There were so many servers handling the passed hor's d'ourves that every guest had multiple chances to try each of the offerings. Service of the dinner was equally impressive. The venue is outdoors, and it is a bit of a hike from the kitchen tent to the dining area. Despite that, the guests were served quickly, and the food came to the table still hot. Finally, their prices are quite reasonable, especially given the outstanding quality of the food and service. A very good value.

Meals provided for Garrison Institute were spectacular in every sense! They really understand…read morevegetarian cooking.

This was the moment we have been waiting for all all our…read morelives. The days of planning seemed endless- Fresh Company gave us ease.Kimball and her chosen crew made our moment unforgettable- the food omg !!! Plátanos were a hit -outstanding!!! we surrendered our kitchen-When we came down for the ceremony the set up not only impressed us it blew us away. The attention provided to all guest was in divine order ...spectacular! Fresh Company were professional and accurate. Detailed oriented to both brides, family and friends They are still raving about the food 5months later. Outstanding recommendation wish there were 10 stars to choose. If you choose Fresh Company as your caters you have joined a spectacular catering service that you would never regret- they know how to make your day just as special as you feel.

We were lucky enough to randomly find Chef Kevin and his team just recently when seeking a private…read morechef for a 1-week vacation for ~10 people at an Airbnb in a relatively remote location in upstate NY. From ideation, to custom menu design, to contract reviews, paperwork including proof of insurance, and payment, Kevin was incredibly professional, flexible, responsive, and ultimately was the determining factor in ensuring our family (with young kids) would actually be able to enjoy the vacation without worrying about cooking, ordering in, or carpooling far distances on windy, dark roads. Kevin and team were also dog and kid friendly. Beyond the professionalism, the food and service were absolutely outstanding. It was hard to believe, but each meal was better than the last, as were the quality of the ingredients used. We would recommend Chef Kevin to anyone seeking relative affordability and a great value yet making zero sacrifices around taste, quality, and service. We are happy to write this review and support Kevin. We expect when we reach out for our next family event that Kevin will have a team of 100+. There is no better - Kevin and team won't disappoint.

We had an amazing dinner thanks to the amazing talents of Mateo!! He was a pleasure to work with,…read moresuper accommodating and the food was DELICIOUS!!

John and his staff catered a Memorial Day party for me on 5/28/2023. I cannot say enough great…read morethinks about them. The food, the presentation, the service; all were impeccable. The roast pig was the best we had ever had and should be experienced by all. John helped us plan this from the start and all suggestions were spot on. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a catered affair. We will be planning future events with them for sure. George B.

John, Linda, the other John and the rest of the crew were fantastic, clean, professional and…read moreefficient. But let me tell you about the food...holy moley, it was fantastic! Burgers, dogs, the fixin's, grilled shrimp, raw/steamed clams and street tacos with 3 different toppings! The main course of Filet Mignon, Gilled Chicken with pineapple sweet n spicy chutney and Pulled Pork...All of it was ridiculously delicious! We had 65+ guest for our son's graduation party and everyone raved about the food, the service and the day. Set up, prep-work, service and cleanup as promised with leftovers wrapped and ice put into our fridge and freezer. You absolutely need to call them fast and book them for your next gathering. I can't wait to get invited to an event where they will be the caterers! Epic!

highly recommend this company for all your catering needs! Kelly was so friendly so nice and so…read moreaccommodating! Her food was absolutely delicious

We recently used Kelly and her catering company for an event, and everything was absolutely…read moretop-notch. The quality of the food and the level of service exceeded our expectations. Working with Kelly was incredibly easy -- she was extremely accommodating throughout the entire process and made sure every detail was handled professionally. The team arrived on time, kept the evening running seamlessly, and consistently informed us of the timing between courses so everything flowed perfectly. We also asked them to provide more full-service support by helping clean up throughout the function and staying through dessert service, which they handled without hesitation. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and customer service truly stood out and allowed us to enjoy the evening without stress. I would highly recommend Kelly and her company to anyone looking for outstanding catering and exceptional service. Thank you again to Kelly and the entire team for making our event such a success!

Absolutely scary to pull together a luncheon of executives and clients on the other side of the…read morecountry where I have never been. So much to think about: can different cultural tastes be addressed, can a casual lunch of sandwiches and sides be taken up a notch, will plates and cutlery be of good quality to so that the meal won't plop over a valued client's lap, etc (!) and all being kept within a budget? Mike hit all my concerns with A+ responses. Not only were the meals great for the group of 40+, Mike was flexible with last minute changes, catering was delivered in a timely manner, and I could count on his professional customer service for the venue without me even attending. 5 Stars for Michael's Express Catering - my go-to caterer for service, creativity and quality in food items, and Mike's enthusiastic personality to work with. Thanks big time, Mike! We'll do it again!

Mike, Just wanted to Thank You again for catering our 15th…read moreBi-Annual Family Reunion Banquet. Relatives came from California, Washington State, Tennessee, Maryland, Connecticut and various places in New York. They only had good things to say about the food. "How tender the beef was, how moist the turkey, how delicious the vegetable lasagna was and etc." I will certainly be recommending you to family, friends and acquaintances. And you will be the first on my list the next time I need to have an event catered. It was a pleasure to meet and work with you. Pat S.

Frese's is delicious!…read more Great food, great people, and great prices! Cannot go wrong with the weekly dinners (on Thursdays), but pre order in advance to both save on price and also guarantee your order... They frequently sell out. When not doing the Thursday night dinner; the subs, the pizza, and especially the deserts are all delicious! Such a great hometown place. Oh and during lent and occasionally in the summer, the fish fry's are great, too! Saturdays have pop up sandwich specials. Bread is fantastic, as well. All-in-all, an A+ operation

If you missed out on Frese's special Saturday, 15 Sept 24, you missed out on Chef Frese outstanding…read moreproduction of the best BLT I have ever had! Sure, I thought about paying $12 for a sandwich but with Frese's fabulous dinners, the decision wasn't hard and I would gladly do it again. We always seem to end up being disappointed with other restaurants BLT solely because of the lack of the amount of bacon. Frese's had full bacon flavor with several pieces accompanied by the perfect amount of lettuce and tomato. We look forward to their continued treats!

While we weren't able to use Sarah's team for our event due to scheduling logistics, I wanted to…read moreleave a review because I was blown away by how easy it was to work with her for a short notice event. -Sarah responded to my inquiry and we were on the phone within minutes to discuss an event that was less than a week away! -She clearly loves what she does and cares to make your event 100% special and catered to food preferences and dietary restrictions. I was so impressed by how quickly she could come up with various dish ideas based on details of the event and the venue (in our case an Airbnb) -for those booking during covid, she takes safety precautions very seriously and ensures your comfort level -she sources fresh local ingredients for delicious meal combinations I'd certainly recommend Sarah and her team for catering and hope to book her sometime in the future!!

This was the absolute best catering/private chef experience I could imagine. The food was…read morescrumptious, unique, beautiful, and so, so tailored to our needs. Everything was vegan, vegetarian, and organic -- perfectly pleasing the vegans and meat eaters in the group (including one VERY picky eater). The owner is kind, thoughtful, punctual, and super creative. The team was extremely health and safety conscious. We will always remember this experience.