Working with the team at 111 was a great experience, having the tasting menu and trying out the…read moreitems in advanced allowed us to feel confident in our aps, dinner items and desserts. Corbin led us thru the tasting ensure we gave thought to other items and shared his experiences at other weddings to ensure the best outcome. The day of service was spectacular! The family style was such a hit as folks got to try many options. People said that was the best wedding food we ever had! Particularly mentioned was the cod, Zucchini tart and mushroom ravioli! We can't thank Corbin and the team for all they did to make the food and service so memorable!

Wow. What a pleasure it was to work with 111 Maine and eat their food at our wedding!…read more A month later and guests are still telling us how great the food was. Not only was the food fabulous, but we were so incredibly impressed with the team - from the owner Jennifer to her staff onsite the day of.....they blew us away. They really thought of everything and the cocktail hour, dinner and bar service were just perfect. At one point during the cocktail hour, one of the servers came up to ask me what I wanted to sample and brought me a plate of appetizers - knowing how hard it is for the bride and groom to actually eat on their own wedding day. It was moments like that one that make 111 Maine stand out as one of the best vendor decisions we made for our wedding.

What a Terrific Team! Timely arrival, the food exceeded expectations, and friendly staff. Jerry…read moreand his staff interacted very well with our guests. Upon leaving our home the kitchen area was put back to its original state without any direction from us. We had a good crowd for our Christmas Open House, but Mid Coast handled everything very professionally. We plan to use Mid Coast at our next function. Raffaele A.

I do not recommend. After many months of careful planning our food was such a flop. Jerry…read moremiscounted and 1.5 tables did not get a salad - he didn't even apologize. Soup was served in paper bowls and was terrible! Nothing was the quality promised - such a disappointment for our large fundraiser. Pasta over cooked, sauces flavorless, bread dry. People actually complained about the food cost vs quality. Jerry and crew were over heard by the director making comments about the LBGQT guests... completely inappropriate.

The food was not good! There was a pasta bar....the pasta was over cooked and mushy! The food came…read moreout cold and everything was tasteless. The table looked like a child set it up. The pie was gross!!! I would never recommend them!! There are a lot of incredible Chefs in Portland. The cook Amy is not in the same league.

We went to one of the farm to table dinners and Do not waste your money. It was my birthday dinner…read moreand was so disorganized, everybody was leaving plates of food cause it was inedible and it took forever. You eat family style which isnt my fave but in particular really isnt my fave if youre starving and running on a few 2oz shots of cider as there is no beer, wine, full pours of anything or even water? We sat at the end of the table and when the main entree (chicken) came out it was put in the middle so by the time it got to us we got about 2 bites of gristly thigh- and then the "chef" had the audacity to ask if we were full?! It was pretty clear that there was no edible chicken or pureed vegetables by the time it got down to us so when they cleared plates that didnt have food it should have gone without saying. We had to go home and order a pizza, mainly cause this took so long everything was closed. For the price point you could actually eat food you wanted almost anywhere else in Maine. I didnt feel comfortable complaining as it is generally not necessary in fine dining establishments and would have been rude in such a setting, particularly as we were sat next to a business associate of the chef. Such a disappointment.

Was excited to find the Farm To Coast food truck recently because I had heard they had a vegan tofu…read morebánh mì (which is my favorite sandwich these days). I ordered two and, while my partner in crime absolutely LOVED his, I wasn't really a fan. The sandwich comes on a baguette and is filled with a slab of coconut curry marinated tofu, pickled veg (like carrots and radishes), spicy vegan mayo, and cilantro. Unfortunately, my bread was pretty burned - as such, that black toast char was the dominating flavor (and smell). It was also the dominating ingredient as the slab of tofu was much smaller than I was expecting. In the end, I tossed the bread and ate just the tofu and veggies (which, again, I wish there had been more of, and much less of the stems of cilantro). Loved the variety of spices that came from the individual components of the jalapenos, the curry, and the spread though! While I was disappointed in the sandwich I got (especially at $11 when compared to sandwiches of similar prices from other food trucks), I still think they're great. The person taking my order was super friendly, the person making the food was engaging, and their passion to use as much fresh, local ingredients as possible is impressive and appreciated. Also the presentation of their food is stunning, and proves that restaurant quality food can come out of a mobile kitchen. While they might not be my first choice, I definitely appreciate what they're creating and the flavor profiles they're exploring!

Wow! Literally no complaints or constructive criticism for this food truck. The food was cooked…read morequickly, the customer service was friendly, and portion sizes were generous. I got a Pork Belly Bahn Mi and a fry. When I dropped $17 for lunch I THOUGHT that was a lot until they handed me two large boats full of food that I couldn't finish! The sandwich was fresh and juicy. The fries were perfectly crisp and seasoned. I was able to share the fries with 2 other coworkers! It's not often that I walk away from a food truck thinking portion sizes align with both the quality and the pricing, but this one nails it. The menu isn't large, but that's because they choose to perfect what they are slinging, putting quality over quantity. Definitely give this place a try... and split the fries!

Excellent service and quality! We had a traditional lobster bake for 27 people plus some nice…read moreappetizers. Ben and Mikayla were the on-site staff and they were professional, courteous and efficient. They chatted a little with the kids and let them hold a live lobster. Clean up was so thorough that you couldn't tell they'd been here! Highly recommend.

My wife and I hired Coastal Critters to cater our wedding party this weekend in Bar Harbor, ME…read more From the beginning, James was friendly and easy to work with. He was very responsive, always emailing back within 24 hours or less. On the day of the event, the crew was fantastic. Very pleasant and easy to get along with, and extremely helpful. We ordered the basic buffet service and they went above and beyond, offering to bus tables in the back of the house where we had separate beverages and appetizers, and even making a 40 min round trip to get a new tap when our keg wouldn't work. The food was absolutely delicious! We had the lobster bake and land lover's grill. Everyone who attended loved it and many went back for seconds. I don't plan on getting married twice but if I do Coastal Critters is catering again! ;)

It was a dream to work with someone so creative and flexible for our wedding. A lot of caterers…read morewanted to know our budget first, but we knew what we wanted and had no idea what it would cost. Laura allowed us to tell her about our dream spread for our wedding and then she priced it out based on the things we really wanted. She was wonderful about making suggestions and adjustments and could even accommodate my vegan cousin who is also gluten free and deathly allergic to nuts and soy (yes, I know). We loved how mobile Laura was and that she was able to work at our site, but keep in mind that if you want her to work in more unusual locations that she will have to rent equipment to do her fine work with her staff. The process was incredibly creative and satisfying. She hosted a beautiful tasting in our own home for five (although I think only four are included). Laura's food was absolutely divine. We had our rehearsal dinner catered by her (as a drop-off): Pulled pork, cold bbq chicken, amaaaazing potato salad, corn pudding, cookie platter (you know-- exactly the kinds of foods you want to eat the night before you squeeze into your finery). Our wedding buffet included 5 delightful passed hors d'oeuvres, an epic charcuterie and cheese spread, a family style salad and bread course, and then a buffet of grilled bistro steaks and salmon, roasted vegetables and fresh summer salads. We were in heaven! Laura outsources wedding cakes, but she did make some amazing peach and apple hand pies as an alternative to wedding cake! Her bartender made a haymakers punch (switchel-- awesomely refreshing) and raspberry leaf iced tea and they were happy to serve the alcohol that we had purchased. We were incredibly happy with the wonderful service on the day of the wedding. The team she assembled to serve on the wedding day was incredibly friendly and professional. Five stars all around! *A quick suggestion to guests working with your caterer on a larger event is to dump e-mail contents/conversation tidbits into a Google Doc that you can share with Laura. There was a lot of back and forth on the phone and e-mail that got confusing at times. Do yourself a favor and keep it all in one sacred location! *Laura only took checks for our payments which was fine for us, but we would have appreciated being able to PayPal our payments as floating thousands of dollars in checks to the many vendors (none of whom took credit cards or PayPal) was rather nerve racking at times.

My husband and I can barely find words to thank Laura Cabot for the wonderful food she provided for…read moreour late-in-life marriage celebration! It was absolutely fabulous! Everything was spectacular--beautiful, delicious, generous, colorful. She and her crew did an extraordinary job. We had a gorgeous day in a gorgeous place! We were surrounded by so much love and joy! We have wonderful friends, and we had a wonderful caterer to help us celebrate! We recommend Laura Cabot Catering to everyone we know! With Gratitude, Patty Smith & Michael Lauretano in Belfast, ME.

We felt so fortunate to have found Churchill Events! They provided a wide variety of delicious…read morefinger foods for a gathering in New Gloucester. I asked for a focus on Maine foods plus some vegan items - they met every wish, with many tasty items. Their staff was superb, from initial planning right through serving and passing foods among the guests. A completely fun and pleasant experience!

The first time we used Churchill Events was for my wedding, almost 24 years ago. Craig and his…read morestaff were phenomenal! Incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and the food was amazing. Since then, we have continued to use Churchill events for large family gatherings or cocktail parties. My parents are celebrating their 80th birthdays this year and our very first choice was to go with Churchill Events. Craig and his crew are top notch professionals who know completely what they are doing. They have always done their very best to get us exactly what we want. This family birthday will be perfect.

My niece and her fiancé hired Red Claw for her wedding reception, and the dinner was shockingly…read morebad. Over-cooked corn on the cob, tough "steaks," flavorless potatoes, and scrawny lobsters. Red Claw provided absolutely no utensils for opening the lobsters - no seafood crackers, no crab mallets, no seafood scissors, and no crab knives. They expected us to open up the lobsters with a wooden knife and fork... Red Claw served so-called steaks and soggy corn, yet there were no salt-and-pepper shakers or any other condiments made available. The food was so inedible that guests left the reception early so they could get something to eat at nearby restaurants. Red Claw should change their name to Amateur Hour Lobster Bakes.

Tom & his team knocked it out of the park for our Rehearsal Dinner last weekend!!…read more Super communicative throughout the planning process, Tom arrived at the property a few hours before the dinner for set up - all he asked of us was hose access & any beers we could spare ;) We did a Lobster Bake for 45 people and everything was delicious - from the lobsters (or risotto, for our vegetarian friends), to the blueberry cake, to the hardboiled egg timers! Our guests raved to us about the rehearsal dinner all weekend. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and will be recommending Tom to everyone we know who is planning an event in mid-coast Maine.