Best Communion Catering In Boston Near Me

Rebecca Smith: Cannot rave enough about BG! The coordinator, Mai, responded quickly and enthusiastically throughout the entire planning process. Their catering team was flexible with our many specific asks for veg/vegan menu items, and could not have delivered more deliciously. Our day of event coordinator, Marius, made sure to bring me appetizers at the check-in table, and touched base with me many times throughout the night. The entire staff was a dream to work with, the decor was SO lovely, and food, absolutely devine. What a relief to not have to DIY a big work event anymore. Thank you BG! You really made this event so special!

Angela Wright: I cannot say enough about how much we loved working with BG Catering for our wedding. The team (especially Mai and Glen) made the process seamless and so enjoyable. The venue we chose was a completely blank space so the team managed catering and all of the rentals (tables, pipe-and-drape, chairs, etc.) which was extremely helpful. We also worked with the team to create a menu that fit our style and they more than delivered with both amazing food and an incredible presentation of it.We loved working with BG Catering and can't wait to work with them in the future!

Christina Ferraro (Tina): Exceptional service & unparalleled attention to detail - BG's team goes above and beyond to accommodate all catering needs. A true joy to work with!

Molly Walsh: Couldn’t be happier with my experience with BG. We first started planning our big wedding celebration for September 2022 after getting married in my parents living room in 2020. I was totally overwhelmed by the planning process, but I knew instantly after connecting with Mai that we’d found our true wedding MVP. Right off the bat, she was so excited about our ideas and offered prompt and thoughtful feedback wherever needed. Throughout the whole process, she was enthusiastic about even our most our non-traditional ideas and offered endless advice even outside the scope of food and beverage.At our tasting, we were blown away at how delicious the food was, and throughout the whole process, BG was incredibly accommodating and thoughtful about how to navigate our food allergies and preferences. On the day of the wedding, everything went so smoothly and several guests told us after that it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding. We had such a great experience working with Mai and would highly recommend BG to anyone planning an event!

Allisson Bordignon: Nice food and nice service

Tom McGrath: BG Catering Concepts was nothing less than an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. The venue for our nonprofit fundraiser required a fee to use an “outside” caterer, but my team and I got such a good feeling from the outset, that we decided to hire BG regardless. We were on a fairly tight budget, but we were just that impressed by the professionalism and range of services offered, all of which met our needs perfectly. Tim Seeberg was as patient and responsive as they come in the lead-up, responding dutifully to every single message I sent him. On the day of, Glenn Gardinier and Marius Anta could not have been better. Anything I asked for I got immediately with an enthusiastic attitude. It was very clear that the company and staff prioritized our needs at every turn, sending the message that they were pleased to take care of us and happy to help us pull off what was an exceedingly successful event. Our staff and guests have also been raving about the food, which is just the icing on the cake! BG Catering Concepts was everything we needed them to be and more. My estimation of the folks over there could not be higher.

Mai Yath: I was blessed to have BG Catering cater my wedding. They are so AMAZING, I am struggling to find the words to describe just how much I love them.When BG Catering came into the picture, I had been waiting for over a year (on a 15 month engagement) for my wedding venue to choose a caterer- they were just having a hard time. I am so grateful my husband and I stuck it out and waited.Mai and Glen were the sweetest and most amazing people, we secretly wish we could be their friends- we just have so much love for them. Mai eased all of our insecurities, moved everything along so quickly and professionally, she was suuuuper helpful and responsive with our 500 million questions and kept the whole experience SO fun and exciting!If our love for Mai and Glen isn't enough to convince you to bring them on the team for your big event, then hear this: the food was DELICIOUS!! The chicken was so succulent and flavorful, the vegetables perfectly cooked, the salad.... ugh the salad!! It was so beautiful I almost didn't want to eat it!! The hors were beautifully garnished and cooked to perfection, everything came out so quickly, AND they were SO allergy friendly! I have *never* encountered any organization so well equipped and geared to accommodate for food allergies. SERIOUSLY. Don't pass them up! I'm already planning my Husband's big milestone birthday in 2039 just to be sure I have an excuse to do it all again!

Marissa: THE BEST! If I could work with Denise and BG again I would do it in a heartbeat! Everything is exceptional - the food, the service and Denise! It seems as though every crazy idea we thought up, was turned into a reality without a second thought. It made for a truly magical night my husband and I will never forget! If you are planning a wedding or catered event, connect with BG, you will not be disapointed!

Mika Spencer: I had a fantastic experience working with BG right from the beginning. What I love about them is that they offer a number of big services like catering, design and florals, making it easy for you to plan your wedding. Denise was amazing and is so easy to work with. Everything from the planning stages to day-of was very clear and our wedding was an absolute dream. We had compliments from all of our guests about the food, decor and florals! Everything was truly spectacular. The team at BG is phenomenal at what they do and I would recommend them to anyone who's about to get married in the Boston area.

Stephen Margiotta: Creating awesome events with spectacular food !

Denise Denton: Excellent

Cory: Denise and the team at BG were instrumental in making our wedding a gigantic success. The ease of everything on the day of the wedding and even the planning meetings were amazing! Not only did they make us laugh but made sure we were comfortable with everything they were doing! I will be recommending them to everyone moving forward!

Richmond Owusu: The food is good. Thank you.

Rose Day: Highly recommend. We hired them for a large event last November. Everything went extremely smoothly. They were excellent to work with, completely responsive and flexible with every single one of our many requests. We all had a great time and the food and decor and event coordination were innovative and exceeded our expectations.

Alice Myatt: GC was the exclusive caterer of our Boston wedding venue. The food is amazing, their experience is deep, and the service is amazing - when they respond. We had a hard to time getting their attention between the tasting and about 2 months out from the wedding. It should be noted that 2022 was a record year for number of weddings, so it could have been a 2022 issue. Our planner said this was not uncommon with her brides and venues. However, starting 2 months out it was clear we had their attention and everything came together perfectly. The food and service at the wedding was amazing and many guests raved about it. They are pricey, but they are worth it.

Julie Gaines: Gourmet Caterers were the BEST vendor we worked with for our daughter’s North Shore wedding. They were the most responsive, professional and experienced team we hired and worth it! We gave them a 5 star review before we even tasted their delicious food! For outdoor/non fixed structure events, you need a team that can cook outside, manage a large staff, make everything look seamless and stay on time. It’s a tall order but Gourmet made it look routine. Thankful to them for our once in a lifetime reception.

Md. Fuad Bin Shams: Great

Lauren Baer Preskenis: Gourmet Caterers was so amazing to work with for our wedding!! Jeanne was helpful, knowledgable and professional throughout the planning process and the food was so delicious! The tasting was one of the best parts of planning, we felt so spoiled to get to taste and enjoy all the delicious foods, and they even accommodated our ask to make lobster rolls for cocktail hour. Another clever perk was that all weddings get a "bridal attendant" so that the bride (and groom) have someone bringing them food and water/drinks throughout the night so that we could enjoy every minute but still enjoy all the food! The staff was truly incredible and the planning team is so experienced! We loved working with Gourmet.

Alia Massoud: We used Gourmet Caterers for our wedding, and not only was the food absolutely mouth-watering, but Ann and her team were so lovely to work with. They were responsive, flexible, and able to offer gluten free options as well as meet other guest dietary restrictions. If you're looking for incredible food that you will spend months dreaming about, look no further! Thank you Ann!

Shãmãr Hicks: It's a cool eatery, even though I haven't eaten there yet.

Marco González: Good food and premium service

Ana Garrido White: Positive:Quality,ValueWe ordered a 3 course meal for Father’s Day. It was absolutely delicious! Will definitely order again

Jackie Cahill Camuso: Gourmet Caterers catered our wedding at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter in February 2020. They were incredible every step of the way. From the first call I had with Jeanne I hoped we would be able to work together. She was so helpful throughout our wedding planning process, she even went out of her way to suggest a wedding venue that might fit our budget better. Gourmet is really so much more than a catering company, Jeanne and her team were always willing to provide guidance on anything wedding related - from the band we chose to the seating layout to the flow of the overall event. They are experts in their field and know everyone in the Boston wedding circuit. They helped us design a great menu for our wedding, and the food and service was exceptional. We loved the menu tasting at their offices a few months before the wedding, and had so many guests comment on how great the food was at our wedding. We felt relaxed on our wedding day knowing that they had everything under control! We can't thank them enough and would recommend them to anyone considering them for their wedding or any event. I hope to be a guest at a Gourmet wedding in the future so I can experience this all again!

Oscar Montes: Muy bueno

Fred Cook: Fantastic food, very professional

Shoto Torodoki: Strong company

Amanda Lever: Gourmet did the catering, bar service and furniture setup/planning aspects of our wedding at the JFK library. We could not have imagined a more perfect day and a huge part of that is due to the quality of service provided by the Gourmet team and the library (especially Jeanne Spence!!). The execution was seamless and Gourmet was there every step of the way, never leaving a stone unturned. We are so lucky to have worked with Jeanne, and the gourmet team for this big life event.

Edward Thomas: Terrific company, can handle a million details at once. Ask for Jeanne and Courtney - they are total pros!

jane a Wall: Before BSO concert... very small (but tasty) chicken salad sandwich, bag of chips, stale cookie and coffee would have purchased a dinner at Panera's.

J B: Love Gourmet Caterers

Samuel Rehcara: Food and Service were Great. They catered a funeral for me. Afterward people called to say 'sorry for your loss but the food was fantastic'. They made it very easy for me to feel like this was one less thing to worry about.

Cristina Gibau: Displeased with the food served at my wedding.

Scott Nathan: Two weeks ago we had an engagement party for our daughter and fiance and we hired East Meets West to cater it. We are SO glad we did. The search for a caterer started in August and Catherine Steinhoff from East Meets West was the first to call me back. After speaking with two other catering outfits it became clear that Catherine was the partner we wanted for this special event. From working through logistics like the location and interior setup of the tent to where to put the coffee, Catherine was helpful, creative and thoughtful. When we ordered the food she was knowledgeable and helpful about the number of dishes to serve and quantities for each dish. She also recommended a liquor vendor that will provide liquor in bulk and pick up what we don't consume (I didn't know this was a thing). On the day of the event, Barb (the event manager) and her crew were first rate, from helping with final setup to serving great mixed drinks, preparing and serving REALLY GOOD FOOD, and cleaning up when it was over. Afterward, our family and friends offered unanimous praise of the catering effort. I can't recommend East Meets West highly enough!!!

Kerry Brooks: Just saw an elderly woman almost get hit by a car in front of their location. When I asked why she was parking so far away and shuffling with her walker she mentioned there were multiple residential spots taken up by this catering company so she couldn’t park where she always tries to.PLEASE STOP PARKING ILLEGALLY OVERNIGHT IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, this is an elderly housing development, so that’s the parking spaces your company is taking. Maybe if she had been killed East Meets West would start to care? I have made so many calls to this company and am always told they won’t park there anymore. I gave up after months of this. The next night? Same issue. Finally tonight I reached out to the manager on her cell bc her number was posted. She threatened to call the police on me (after I asked them and eventually demanded she or someone else come move their illegally parked vehicles). Please call the police lady, I can point out exactly which of your company’s illegally parked vehicles should be towed.DO NOT use this company if you care about your neighbors.i could not be more infuriated by the GM’s reply “but I live far away! I couldn’t possibly be expected to come move those vehicles!” But “I couldn’t possibly be expected to get off my lazy *sa and have another coworker or myself move our vehicles to show that we truly care about our elderly neighbors” is what she should have said.

Amy Santiago: The food is exquisite! The knowledgeable staff ensure your event is tailored to match your heart's desire!

K Mello: How awful!!! What kind of Caterer behaves so badly that she leaves the groom's mother (and other invited guests) in tears?!?! This woman was verbally abusive to guests, was drinking alcohol the event's entire duration, and was physically inappropriate with at least one guest!!! Catering To You was the _only_ lowlight of an otherwise beautiful family event. I wouldn't recommend hiring them for anything other than sabotage. Truly appalling display from that woman!!!

William Hughes: We were planning a wedding celebration from another state and I contacted 4 caterers in the Somerville MA area. While Catering to You was not the least expensive, it was not the most expensive and I am very, very happy with the outcome. Ms. Laney was a joy to work with. She was sensitive to our desires, the food was excellent, and service totally impeccable. She was not pushy about her agenda but rather worked with us to have a lovely event within budget and that reflected the couple’s individual style. Again, the food and service was exceptional. I have NO reservation about recommending Catering To You. Definitely 5 of 5 stars! Almost sorry I don’t live in Boston so we can use them again!

Emily Keating: Thank you William for making our wedding absolutely amazing. From beginning to end, he was so wonderful to work with and paid such close to attention to every single detail of our wedding. Aside from that, his food is absolutely incredible. All of our guests still have not stopped talking about it - the best food at a wedding EVER. That was something that was very important to us, that our guests enjoyed the food and William knocked it out of the park. He really made the wedding more of an experience with the carved for you meats, and sauteed pasta right in front of the guests. His staff was also so great, paid attention to every detail and made my husband and I feel so special. William we love you!!

Edward (Ted) Cooke: I’ll start this off by saying I have plenty of hindsight as it’s taken me a little while to write this review, but it would be remiss of me to not share the experience my wife and I had when William catered our wedding. From the very get go we knew William was our person. He was engaging, kind, pragmatic, realistic, and a pleasure to talk to about bringing people together over the limitless power of food, love, and music. When he sent us a spot on proposal after hearing our ramblings, we couldn’t have signed the dotted line faster. He took our jumbled pandemic thoughts and transformed them into a vision that would later become our beautiful wedding.People still talk about our wedding food. It’s been a little over a year. They always mention the sublime beef tenderloin with fresh chimichurri and how they got seconds on everything. I’d say that’s pretty amazing, but that would be an understatement. The most treasured part of the experience was that William understood what we wanted to give our guests. That’s our thing and William scaled it to all of our friends and family. He truly provided an unforgettable feast! Did I mention that it was actually the hottest day of the summer with 101% humidity and a power outage? Well, nobody noticed because William and his team are masters of their craft. Everything was crispy, fresh, delicious, perfectly seasoned, and he even got my wife and I to sit down and eat our dinner. A true feat. The bar service, cocktail hour, and buffet were everything we could have wished for. William did so much more and I will let him share the rest.Give William a call and see what he can do for you. My wife and I count ourselves very lucky to have had him be part of our wedding.

mel reagan: The food and service are phenomenal. William is a very talented chef, his kindness and approachablility make it easy to work with him and his team. Your guests will be stunned, especially if you have carving and pasta stations.

Sara Victoria: We used WFC for our wedding catering, and we are so glad we did! William was wonderful to work with. We did a tasting where he cooked the full wedding spread for myself, my husband, and my parents at our apartment. It was such a fun evening - the food was amazing, but even more special was interacting with William and his generosity in explaining cooking tips along with telling us his story and just being such a fun guest/host(?). During the planning, he was both helpful and reassuring. He took our general themes (England and Thailand) and helped incorporate them into a buffet menu that would meet our budget. We had grilled salmon, tenderloin with chimichurri, grilled veggies, mashed potatoes, and a papaya salad. For dessert we had English sticky toffee pudding and chocolate mousse. AND lets not forget the h'ordeuvres: Braised Shortrib Tacoin Miniature Wonton Shell, Caprese Skewer, Blackened Beef Tenderloin on Crostini, Thai Vegetable Spring Roll, and charcuterie. The mini tacos were a huge hit and everyone raved about the food.So, you can definitely expect delicious food with WFC. However, even more so you can expect a special experience. William’s team went above and beyond to make the day special. Raphael (server extraordinaire) made sure that my husband and I did not miss any of the h’ordeuvres and was checking in on us unobtrusively the entire cocktail hour. Despite not paying for a champagne toast with our separate bar service, William made sure my husband and I received a glass each after we sat down for dinner and came out to say hello.I cannot thank William and his team enough or recommend them highly enough for a wonderful event!

Ashley Kime: I wish I could put 10 stars on this review! William was the caterer for my husband Nick and I’s 150-person wedding at a private family residence in Chatham, Mass, and I have nothing but great things to say about him and his wonderful team. He helped organize all the rentals, bar service, and catering for our wedding day, and coordinated so many details with multiple other vendors. We never got to meet him in person before the wedding day or even have a tasting due to planning from afar, but on our wedding day there was not a single moment of the cocktail hour and reception that was not perfection. From the moment Nick and I stepped foot into our cocktail hour, Shamus from the William Ference team immediately made sure we had one of every appetizer and our drink of choice in hand. The Spicy Yellowfin Tuna Tacos, Blackened Beef Tenderloin on Crostini, Watermelon Bites, and Grilled Cheese bites were all an absolute hit! The raw bar was also incredible and gave our guests the true Cape Cod experience. William and Shamus, along with other servers, ensured that Nick and I and both of our parents (and nana!) were taken care of every second of the evening. We chose to do a plated dinner at the reception, and food was delivered to our guests seamlessly and in a timely manner. Our guests had the choice of Chatham Cod, Herb Grilled Chicken, or a Ratatouille Galette, all of which I tried, and all were INCREDIBLE. I still have family and friends talking about how amazing the food was nearly a month later. William and his whole staff were warm, friendly, professional, and incredibly respectful. I still am in awe of how perfectly the day went, and I certainly have William to thank for that. Nothing was rushed. Every single moment was calm, joyful and relaxed. I think we ran out of tequila at one point because our signature drinks were such a hit, but within 10 minutes we were fully restocked, and nobody missed a beat. They had a game plan for everything, and I’m really just so impressed with every last detail that William and his team knew how to take care of. If I could go back and do it all over, we would choose William again and again and again. Anyone would be lucky to have William and his team for their wedding or catered event! You won’t be disappointed!!

Madison Seely: I cannot say enough wonderful things about William and his team. From our tasting a year before our wedding I knew he and his team were the right ones for the job. In our preliminary conversations it was clear he immediately got the vibe and tone we were going for, and his first sample menu was proof of that - we barely had any adjustments when it came time to book. William fielded all of my requests with humor and ease (including my husband's demand for 'chicken nuggets' at some point in the evening), and I looked forward to our check-ins because I always left them feeling completely taken care of.Now for the day itself. William's team received us with cheer and optimism. They were professional and delightful, and guests came up to me all night raving about the food (a dear friend requested that she be 'buried in that heirloom tomato salad') - which is a feat given the reputation of wedding food! I have to say I agreed: our appetizers were served hot and delicious, and our entrées lived up to our delicious tasting. I wish I could've snagged a doggy bag for the next day!My husband and I specifically had staff dedicated to us, and it felt so special to be taken such good care of. Tyler and Marley were fantastic and made sure I never went without a snack or a drink, no matter where I was on the grounds. I almost didn't have a chance to go up to the bar - which I'm glad I did, because I ran into the delightful bar staff who made me feel so special. They shared our joy and energy and were a delight to have handle our evening.Hiring William Ference Catering for your wedding is probably the best wedding decision you could make, and I can't recommend the staff more.

Ashley Bryeans: Booking William was the best decision we made for our wedding! The food was one of, if not the most, important elements of our wedding from the start. We wanted food that looked beautiful, tasted great, and really made sense for our venue/location/season. William delivered gorgeous, tasty food that our guests have not stopped raving about. His team's service was also incredible, adding more than expected to the day. Our venue was very do-it-yourself, and having William to help with rentals, bar and a bunch of other details made our lives so much easier. He is very communicative throughout the entire process, and just a wonderful person to work with. Couldn't recommend him more!

Vanessa Saggese: Our families would like to take a moment and commend this remarkable talent, William Ference. Outsourcing a quality caterer was no easy task during our wedding planning. We chose a venue that was pretty much "a la carte" / a "do it yourself" wedding. We are Italian and food is everything to us!! From the minute we met with William, we knew he was eager to please, razor sharp, knowledgable, PATIENT lol, trustworthy & super accommodating. We set out to have our wedding on the day of the Kentucky Derby so of course we needed to integrate a particular Italian / Southern inspired food theme. William was simply OUTSTANDING. He was able to execute a cocktail hour with 9 appetizers, a three course dinner & dessert for over 200 people, outside in his own portable kitchen where all food was prepped and cooked on site. It was carried out to perfection. I've actually never seen anything like it in my life. Our tasting was also super enjoyable. We got to know William on a bit more of a personal note and he is certainly professional and quite funny! I'd like to also give a shout out to his "A-List" catering & bartending staff. They had personalities and guest awareness as if they came from a Disney trained property. They genuinely wanted to be there & please their guests. To all of you folks at William Ference catering, you certainly made the most memorable day in our family. We appreciate each & every one of you! :)

Danielle Glazer: We highly recommend William Ference Catering! William catered our 50-person wedding at a family home in October 2021. Everything William and his staff touched was magic. William helped us design a highly personalized menu -- a far cry from the typical wedding plated meal. William's team did an amazing job and the food was incredible. We had the ceremony under a tent because it was raining, and the event captain probably re-did the seating for the ceremony three or four times as we went back and forth about the best way to set it up. After the ceremony, WFC staff flipped the tent for cocktail hour in record time. Many of our guests complimented the staff on the high quality service and told us how much they loved the food. I still dream about the tuna tacos, dumplings, and braised short ribs. It felt like a cozy, family meal, which is exactly the atmosphere we wanted to create. If food is an important part of your wedding and you are willing to splurge, hire WFC!

Allison Rancourt: I'm not really sure where to even start, because our experience with William exceeded expectations from the get go. He was one of the first caterers we spoke to, and after our conversation with him we had to force ourselves to reach out to other caterers just to feel like we were doing our "due diligence", but throughout every conversation I think we knew we would be hiring William. It's hard to express how much it felt like he cared about every detail, not even just the food. He was constantly mindful of our budget, helping to steer us away from decisions that would increase the price, but always offering options that would be no less delicious and special for us and our guests. He was so calming and knowledgable throughout the whole process which really put us at ease. Our venue didn't come with linens, dishware, glassware, alcohol/bar, etc. so we relied on William to organize and order all of that. It really took a weight off our shoulders! The weeks leading up to the wedding we were in the height of our stress, and every time we talked to William he would assure us that all the pieces are in place and it was going to be a beautiful day. It was so great to have him in our corner and he always gave us peace of mind. In the end of course he was right and we had a beautiful day filled with love and AMAZING food. Seriously, our guests wouldn't stop raving about it. So if you want someone who cares about you, is excited for you, makes amazing food and is a pleasure to talk to and work with, hire William. You won't regret it!

Taylor Walter: We had an incredible experience with William. We started talking to him about a year before our wedding day, and the communication and creativity regarding our wedding menu was top notch. After participating in a private tasting with William as our personal chef, it was clear that not only the food was high quality, but William's warmth and professionalism made it all the more special for us and our family. What more to say than 120 people at our wedding who were all raving about the food. William and his crew knocked it out of the park. We can't wait to host another big dinner party so we can hire him again.

Ashley Baptista: William was hands down one of our favorite vendors to work with for our wedding! From his easy going personality to creating the most delicious dishes for ourselves and our guests! William made our appetizers, salads, and our dinner dishes for our wedding this summer 6/2021 in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire. Him and his team were absolutely amazing and attentive. I had guests that wanted to meet the chef because the meals were just that good. William was able to use his creativity and help us pick the most perfect variety of meal options for our summer wedding in the mountains. I could not recommend him more if you are really looking to knock your wedding meals out of the park. 10/10 recommendation. Most definitely the best in the area and couldn’t recommend him enough.

Trisha Alves: My husband and I hired William to our food at our wedding. From the first time we talked to him over the phone we know we wanted him. William delivered excellence in service, his food was so good that im still getting messages from my guest, sharing how much they loved everything served at my wedding and how William's food was the best they ever had at any wedding. William is professional and reliable. My wedding was perfect! and William is big part of that. Thank you William.

Mary McGrath: I never thought that I would feel strongly about the caterer we chose for our wedding, but with William, it is hard not to. My husband and I found William about two years ago when we were engaged, and immediately fell in love with how personable, thoughtful, and creative he was. He created a menu in a price point we could afford, and added touches of Haitian influence without us even asking. When we were postponed due to COVID, he was the first vendor to empathize and understand how tough a position we were in. He spent more time validating us and our experience than he did talk about the logistics of moving the event. When we did our final walkthrough, he noticed that we were getting a bit overwhelmed by all of the details and unprompted, he reassured us that the team would use these details so that we wouldn't have to think about them on the big day. When he did our liquor order, he ordered Haitian rum so that my husband's culture was reflected in the bar menu-- something we never asked for, but were so touched by. On the actual day of the wedding, our guests could not GET OVER that the food was buffet. The crowd was of so many different cultural backgrounds and are TOUGH food critics. They could not get over the braised short rib literally falling off the bone, the coconut rice so rich, and the salmon perfectly flaky with a mango salsa. My only regret is that I didn't get to eat more of it because we were so busy on the night of! William said that he hopes that in twenty years he is not the biggest caterer in Boston, but the best. And we can GUARANTEE that is already true. Book him NOW before blows up and you cannot book him.

Leah Rice: Not only did William think of every last detail required, but his team, the service he provided, and the food were all OUTSTANDING! The William Ference Catering Team was exceptional and helped make the day go smoothly. William worked with us to craft a menu that was absolutely perfect. HIGHLY RECOMMEND and plan to use this team for my next event!

Matthew Morrison: Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value

Sarah Detweiler: Hiring William and his team for our wedding day was the best decision we could have made! I spoke to numerous caterers in the planning process, but no one took the time to get to know me and my fiance like William did. He goes the extra mile in friendliness, kindness, and generosity. In terms of customer service, he is simply unparalleled! And that doesn't even take into account the INSANELY GOOD food and service on the actual wedding day!William and his team took care of every detail with professionalism and smiles all day long. They went above and beyond by setting up decorations and centerpieces for the reception in addition to all the cooking and set up for food. Which, by the way, we got compliments about all night long. He created a menu that accommodated my stringent food restrictions while at the same time impressed all of our guests.My husband and I cannot say enough good things about William Ference - do yourself a favor and hire him for your special day!

Lauren Henderson: William wowed us right from the beginning when we started discussing our menu. He did a tasting at our house and within 15 minutes, we were already discussing the other events we could hire him for. His food is absolutely amazing and he asked us for feedback after each dish, making it feel like a really collaborative experience. Before we started the tasting, William walked us through the dishes and how he was preparing everything. After the tasting, he sat down with us and we learned about his background and he got to know us and our family. We are a family of wine lovers and William helped us pair each course with a wine.Heading into the wedding we were so excited for all of the food that we had tried at the tasting and everything else that we hadn't, but the food wasn't even the best part. William's staff was UNBELIEVABLE. All of our guests were enjoying cocktail hour when my husband and I walked in. Before we made it to greet our guests, one of his servers was taking our drink order and another was bringing us fresh, warm lobster rolls. Throughout the rest of the night someone always made sure we had what we needed, which went so far beyond our expectations. I would recommend William to all of my friends and family, and we're already so excited to have him come back for our holiday party later this year.

Kristen Silbo: Our 5/7/21 wedding (originally scheduled for 4/25/20) would not have run as smoothly, or been as memorable if we hadn’t of hired William Ference Catering! They stuck with us through our original planning process, through us changing our date several times, and the overall unexpectedness of what the pandemic was bringing everyone’s way, and we cannot be more thankful.When we first booked a venue that did not have catering on site, we did a lot of research on different catering companies. Many were unresponsive and impersonal, but we had the opposite experience with William. William, the owner of the company, is the one you would do all of the planning and communication with, which felt very nice to us because we felt confident all of our expectations would be met, and they were met and exceeded!William is willing to design any kind of menu with you that you would like. We knew we wanted something a little more creative and unique than typical wedding food. We told William we wanted a spring wedding menu with bbq flair, and that is what we got! One of our appetizers was a mini chicken and waffle slider, and our guests went crazy over it! We also had a mini taco, watermelon bite, and scallop wrapped in bacon in addition to cheese and fruit plates. It was the perfect mix and traditional and modern! For dinner, once again William and his team knocked it out of the park with different kinds of salads, entrees, and sides for our guests to enjoy. The pulled pork shoulder, chicken thighs, and Mac and cheese were the highlights, we saw many people going up for seconds!In addition to spectacular food, William and his team will also be able to take care of the bar service for you. They are flexible in terms of how much or how little alcohol you want served. We requested an open bar; all we had to do was tell William what kind of alcohol we wanted and he took care of ordering and returning bottles. We chose to have three signature drinks as well, which William’s team made beautifully!If the amazing food and drinks weren’t enough, Williams team also supported us with some of the decorating and overall coordination of the day! This helped ensure even more that things would run smoothly, which they did! William was always readily available by text, call, or email in the months, weeks, days, and hours leading up to the event. He was always extremely kind and supportive with any question or concern we had!We cannot emphasize enough how much we would recommend booking William and his team for your event! They are all extremely kind, hardworking, and will execute your event to perfection! We hope to work with William Ference Catering again in the future!

Ashleigh DeAngelo: We were initially very excited to work with William Ference for our wedding. Unfortunately, like a lot of couples, our wedding fell during the mess of COVID.Our venue currently has no fall dates until 2022. And all that is left for 2021 is the beginning of the year, when we will obviously still be limited by obnoxious mandates. I don’t think I’m crazy for thinking it’s ridiculous to wait two years to get married or wait a year and a half to change literally every little detail to get married in July.When we reached out to explain the situation, there was no understanding. Our contract includes a date, a number of guests, a quote based on that number of guests, and we have a 33.3 percent deposit based on that quote.Apparently all that actually matters in the contract is the money.We said that worst case, we would have been married with a total of 25 guests and used to quote to calculate how much of our money he should have been able to rip us off. Of course he had a response for that.Although responses were sometimes difficult to get. Like he didn’t actually care about potentially solving the issue at all. And when he did respond, he was very rude.I realize the pandemic is no one’s fault but so many businesses are suffering. 100 year old restaurants are closing permanently. Gyms are in their second closure in Boston - no membership dues but still paying rent and the lease on equipment. Hotels, airlines, museums, literally every business is suffering.And they don’t get to keep people’s money because they are unable to perform the service agreed upon. We’ve had to cancel multiple trips and have gotten back almost every penny because while it wasn’t their fault there was a pandemic, it certainly wasn’t ours.Our choices are to change every single detail about our wedding and hope that things go back to normal sometime by this summer, and that our family and friends can book trips and come out here for it.Or wait until 2022, when we would still have to change everything because the fall dates are late enough that we could not rely on being able to have the outdoor part and we have no desire to do it that way. We would have to cut our guest list down for the inside of the venue to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.We spent a year planning our dream day. We did everything to get the details perfect. We spent a lot of money. If you’ve planned a wedding, you know. To have to change it all so someone else can make a few extra bucks is absolutely unacceptable.His response? We could “use it for any other event”...please tell me what other event I would need dinner catered for 150 guests.I would give you 0 stars if I could. If I got married tomorrow, I would rather pay another caterer double than ask you to cater after knowing how unprofessional and rude you are.

Daniel Dauer: very ultra amazing high quality catering

William L: Servicio rápido y confiable

Natalia Cota: We had JBC cater our wedding yesterday 08/20/22. The food was the highlight of the evening. They were able to accommodate vegan meals and any other needs and wants that we had. Quick to respond and great communication! 10/10 recommended

John R: Johnny Burke catered a 50 person boat party for us. We worked with Danielle on contracting/menu construction. She was incredibly helpful - very responsive and very receptive to our needs (especially with respect to COVID restrictions, etc.). Virtually every guest provided unsolicited, positive feedback about the food - it was excellent (and the staff was excellent as well). Definitely would recommend Johnny Burke as caterer for similar gatherings.

Andrew Connolly: It's hard to pick where to begin with Johnny Burke Catering. They have a standard they adhere to and it is far and away the best you'll find. From the very beginning, Johnny, Danielle and their team helped our wedding exceed all of our expectations. The food, from the tasting to the cocktail hour to the wedding reception and finally to the late night was excellent. The quality of ingredients, preparation and presentation sets them apart from competitors.The communication and attentiveness you'll receive is both friendly and professional. In the middle of our engagement, my wife and I moved to another state for work and what was a chaotic moment for us, Johnny and Danielle were there every step of the way.To all those involved in the day of operations...wow. We couldn't have been more impressed and pleased with how our venue looked, how our guests were greeted and how seamlessly the food and drink was served and poured. Catering a wedding for 150 is not easy but this crew not only crushed it, they did it with a smile the whole time.I really can't say enough about Johnny Burke Catering. Johnny himself is an incredibly nice guy. Never once did anything feel like a business transaction between client and company. Johnny and the team treat you like a friend rather than a client. That in my opinion, is what separates Johnny Burke Catering from all the others. Nice, caring and down to earth people, you can't beat it.

Meredith de Carbonnel: Positive:ProfessionalismJohnny Burke worked with us to make our outdoor wedding reception amazing. Their attention to detail, excellent food and even their yard games, made the day fun, relaxing and memorable. Three weeks later we are still getting compliments from guests on the delicious food. I highly recommend this professional team for your next event.

Nicole L.: Pre COVID, I needed a decently sized event catered. Jonny Burke Catering was not only quick to respond, but the tasting was fantastic. This is not an easy group to please so I was very impressed. Unfortunately, with COVID the event needed to be rescheduled and then modified. Gearing up for an argument, I called to request changes, and was pleasantly surprised at how graciously my dilemma was handled. Fast forward to when the event was able to occur, and I cannot say enough about this company. The food exceeded expectations, the level of professionalism was unmatched, and realizing I did not have to worry about a thing was honestly priceless. I cannot say enough about how amazing it was to receive this level of customer service and attention. If you want fantastic quality food AND a company that is willing to work for you, call them.

Zandra Phillips: Positive:Quality,Value

michael gonzales: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value

Junior Simeon: Positive:Quality

Joseph Oliver: Absolutely horrible people

Kenny Chou: Nice and friendly staff, but in the end, it's overpriced cafeteria quality food. Avoid if at all possible.