Small Kitchen Big Taste recently catered the farm to table dinner at Boulder Knoll in Cheshire…read more They used the fresh vegetables provided and came up with a delicious and memorable menu! We are all still talking about the lovely dinner they whipped up. My husband who does not like vegetables, LOVED THE VEGETABLES!! I don't really like meat, but I LOVED THE CHICKEN over beautiful fresh squash. We couldn't get enough and went home very full and satisfied. The staff were so lovely, comfortable, generous and competent. Thankful for their time and talent.

Small Kitchen Big Taste was one of my caterers for our wedding (appetizers) and also in charge of…read morestaffing my backyard affair. Working with SKBT and Karen has been a joy from start to finish. From the moment we walked into our tasting to create our delicious menu, to last minute changes, to executing perfect food the day of, I want to relive this experience again and again. My guests raved about the menu, and some favorites included fun takes on cocktail meatballs, shrimp and grits, and chilled tomato soup shooters. The food was beautiful and displayed like it was in a magazine. Karen and her team were also in charge of staffing my event. This meant not only did they feed my guests, but bussed the tables, cleaned up trash, set up my pie display (Karen took it upon herself to clean out her stock of cake stands and create the most beautiful tables ever) and EVEN mop my bathroom trailer when it sprung a leak. As guests started to leave, SKBT cleaned every table and organized my decor. Best of all, Karen and her team were friendly and attentive the entire night. My bridal party had their own tray of appetizers waiting for them immediately following the ceremony, and all night the staff checked in on my husband and I (as well as my parents) to see how they could help. I eagerly look forward to having another event so I can hire this team again.

Been going here for over a decade.. not sure why it took me so long to write a few words about this…read moregreat diner 'dining experience'. The food is delicious, so many healthy options, offers vegan, gluten free, dairy free food with a flare.. farm to table meals. Organic all the way .. authentic style.. awesome wait staff .. they are like family now)) Easy to get to . On and off Exit 59!! Love Love Love this place! It is the big healthy diner with all the good stuff we all want in our diners . People do mention it cost more? But quality , organic meats, poultry, eggs etc cost more ..it's just the truth .. here you truly get what you pay for

The food is consistently good here. I frequently get stop in for breakfast. I love the veggie…read moreomelette and the pancakes. Their coffee is really good too.

We've frequented Cafe Fiore at least monthly for several years. Their drinks, food & service are…read moreconsistently good and reasonably priced. Their performance begins with generous bowl of their trademark Garlic Knots and salads. Traditional Italian entrees do not disappoint. We love the place!

My husband and I were part of a larger family gathering of 11 people at cafe Fiore following the…read morepassing of a family member. While I can't speak for everyone else's experience, I can speak to my own, and I was extremely disappointed with the level of service we received. especially regarding food allergies and the zero percent effort put into finding additional information from the kitchen. When looking over the menu, I asked our waiter whether the pesto contained pine nuts because I have a tree nut allergy. He responded in an annoyed tone that he didn't know and simply told me not to order it. He didn't offer to ask the kitchen or try to find the answer, which was especially surprising considering he had just asked if anyone had questions about the menu. Since I still wanted to know if the pesto was safe, I walked up to the host stand where three employees were standing. I asked the same question, and one of the women immediately replied, "No, of course not. There are no nuts in pesto." When I asked if she was sure, she confidently said they never make it with nuts. It was clear from her reaction that she wasn't actually certain.... she simply wasn't familiar with the fact that traditional pesto often contains pine nuts. (Which is fine if you don't know but please, please ask instead of assuming!) At that point I mentioned to everyone that I carry an EpiPen because I have an allergy. Only then did she say, "Actually, let me ask the kitchen." She returned a moment later and informed me that yes, the pesto did in fact contain pine nuts. Food allergies are NOT preferences they can be life-threatening. It's alarming that staff members were willing to answer so confidently without actually verifying the information first or further more to not even have a care in the world to ask for me and told me to order something else? I hope Cafe Fiore takes this as an opportunity to better educate staff on food allergies and the importance of checking with the kitchen whenever there is any uncertainty. Instead of answering blindly. A simple question about ingredients should never be treated as an inconvenience, and guests should be able to trust that the information they're given is accurate when their health depends on it. It is not a big ask. Simply go ask the kitchen. Overall the food was just okay, the inside however seemed clean and well taken care of but I will not be returning. No meal is worth wondering whether the information you're being given is accurate. When a guest asks about an allergen, the only acceptable answer is one that has been verified with the kitchen.... not a guess. Someone else's life could depend on it.

We hired Catering by Christine for our wedding on 7/19/25 at Penfield Pavilion. From the very…read morebeginning, Pete was amazing. He invited me, my husband, and my wedding coordinator to a tasting. After the first couple of dishes came out, we were in! From the presentation of the food to the tasting, just spectacular. We chose to have stations at our wedding rather than a "sit-down" plated dinner because we had both adults and children. Everyone RAVED about the food, and the passed hors d'oeuvres were a big hit. The presentation was fun, and all of the food was spectacular. We also opted to have an ice cream bar rather than a formal wedding cake, and everyone LOVED that, especially the little ones. Pete actually assigned one of his staff members to tend directly to the bridal party, and she was phenomenal. She was so friendly and attentive to us, and we were so appreciative. We also had Catering by Christine do our full bar, and that too was just over the top. We even had him do a signature cocktail that we always enjoy in the summer -- he had never heard of it, and he did an amazing job with that as well. You know you had the best wedding when you had the best food and bar (Catering by Christine), band (The Zoo), venue (Penfield Pavilion), and wedding coordinator (Colleen Horstman - Coll-It-Entertaining). We chose well and had one of the best days of our lives! Thank you Pete! We definitely recommend this catering company if you are looking for the BEST! Judy and David Rose

Catering By Christine went ABOVE and BEYOND for our wedding. We requested a custom menu to…read morecelebrate our Peruvian & Italian heritage. We provided family recipes to the team both for the hors d'oeuvres and the entrées. Catering by Christine KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK. 5 years later (this review is extremely overdue) and people STILL talk about how incredible the food was at our wedding. We are so grateful for how special and memorable they made our wedding meal and hope that many, many others are able to enjoy their outstanding services.

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.

I hired Impressive Catering for food and bar service at my wedding and highly recommend them to…read moreanyone planning a wedding or special event - especially if you're managing guests with dietary restrictions. All of our food was delicious! I may be bias but it was the best food I've eaten at a wedding and our guests all agreed. They really went above and beyond. Their staff is fabulous! So many of our guests commented on how friendly the servers and bar tenders were. David was fantastic to work with. Beyond the usual planning, we live in CA but had our wedding in CT and the distance was no issue with our plans. I can't recommend Impressive Catering enough!!! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could.

I can't express enough how wonderful Tea Kettle Catering was for our party. Highly recommend them…read more David the owner was extremely responsive as I was planning for my husband's surprise 40th party. We did a lobster bake and David and Kara were amazing. Everyone said the food was excellent and the service was delightful. I didn't have to do a thing!! They set up everything, served everything and cleaned it all up and packed and stored all the leftovers in our fridge. They made it so simple and easy for me so that I could enjoy the party. They even served all the kids their dinner too and were so great with the kids. I will definitely use them again! Great food and great service.

Andrea is incredible! We had Andrea and her team staff our 160 person wedding in New Haven and we…read morefeel so fortunate to have found her. She was so accommodating and flexible to work with. Her team prepared and served Hor d'ourvres during cocktail hour, provided full service bartending (including table service during reception), organized and set up dessert table helped with set up/decorating and break down of reception space, among so many other things! On top of this, Andrea went above and beyond to provide ample pre-wedding advice and suggestions. She is the perfect person to bring your event vision to life. We hope to work with her again in the future.

From the owner: Explore our unique type of business. At Perfectly Planned Parties by Andrea, we specialize in…read moreevent planning and catering offering exceptional service and staff. We are dedicated to making your event a one-of-a-kind personalized experience. Enjoy our Cheese and Charcuterie selections or feast on an entire grazing table with a variety of finger foods, fruits, nuts and more! This creates a relaxed and social eating experience your guests will rave about! Servicing Greater New Haven, Fairfield and New London Connecticut shoreline areas.

I have to say, I picked Tallulah because they came highly recommended from a friend. However, I…read morewas somewhat disappointed. I wanted the bridal shower to be special with food beyond what I could do. I just don´t feel we got our monies worth. Finger food menu was missing a few items with the agreed upon menu yet we still paid the invoice price per person. Some food was not warm.

Tallulah's was the caterer for my partner's 50th birthday celebration on 12/15/12. This was the…read morefirst time I had ever booked a caterer, so I really had no clue what I was doing, but from the very start Leah was helpful, offered advice and was so easy to work with. I was able to go to their office to pick up samples of the menu she had prepared and I was sold! Even bringing it home and heating it up myself 3 hours later, it was delicious! The night of the party, Leah, TJ and Tim arrived on time and were so prepared, pleasant, fun and professional. They made the party so special for me, my partner and all of our guests. Every time I tried to do something myself, one of them would say "I'll do it, you enjoy your party." Wow. The price was very reasonable and the food was so delicious. Everyone raved about it! And the birthday cake was out of this world! Tallulah's makes everything simple and fun for their clients. I would recommend them to anyone planning a party or event. I would definitely use them for other big parties...and I may have to...now my partner tells me she's spoiled! Thanks, Carrie, John, Leah, TJ and Tim!