Best Caterer Cambridge Near Me

Erin Killeen: Placed a corporate lunch catering order through Basil Tree and it was phenomenal form start to finish. They were patient and offered several food options to meet dietary needs and worked with us on selected a prefect menuThe food is SO GOOD ! Sandwiches were fresh, pasta salad and salad were flavorful - their dressing is bomb. Must add the dessert tray, cookies and brownies never disappoint.The driver was so polite and understanding, it is w complex building to deliver to and she was so patient.The follow up service from Basial Tree, making sure we were pleased with our order.I cannot say enough!

Tufts English: Basil Tree Catering did a wonderful job with our faculty meeting at short notice. They communicated clearly, were on time for delivery, and the sandwich boxes were delicious!

Alexis C.: My job often caters BT. The pad thai is soooo good!!! I could eat that over and over again and I usually don’t like pad thai, because of the overwhelming nut flavor, however, because the dish is chilled that flavor isn’t overwhelming! You all are genius. Please never take the pad thai off the menu 😋

Amelia Joselow: We wanted to hire an LGBTQ+ owned business for an LGBTQ+ event and they went above and beyond. The delivery was timely and smooth and the food was absolutely delicious. I love that they have little picks saying what's vegan, chicken, and so on. Would 100% hire again.

Alexandra Dinulescu: Incredible food & great service! Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

Chloe Warfford: Really made our event with their catering!! Glad I had extra because everyone wanted seconds. And don’t get me started on that balsamic vinaigrette, what do y’all put in that cause boy it’s addictive!! Loved the little gift of bamboo straws with the order too. Absolutely adorable. Amazing packaging, delicious food, and sustainable practices. Definitely will have to place another order soon!!

Samantha Gutierrez Arango: They reply fast, very flexible on times and the delivery right on time.The food is great, and the sandwiches are labeled, specifically grateful for the gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian people in our party.Nut free cookies were delivered in separate containers and the personnel are very kind. We are definitely getting basil tree more often at the MIT Media Lab

Christine Leite: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueWe order catering from them quite a bit! They carry a good variety which pleases a mixed crowd such as the folks in my office. I recently tried the power greens salad and loved it! Delicious! Highly recommend.

Lauren Frampton: I love Basil Tree, I always use them for our work team lunches and their selection is great and they are always reliable.

Kristina Aikens: Basil Tree catering menu clearly identifies allergens in their food, which makes it easy for people to choose what to order without my needing to ask about their dietary needs and restrictions. The food was really delicious, fresh, and plentiful, and delivery is as easy and professional.

Maureen C: Great corporate catering. Everything was fresh. There were lovely little cards describing the entrees. The delivery person was very professional and on time. Ordering was easy and flexible.

Shannon McCord: I've recently started ordering lunches from Basil Tree for group meetings. They are always on time, and the sandwiches and salads are very fresh and taste great. I have a couple people who have special orders due to dietary restrictions and Basil Tree gets it right -- or if there is a mix up, they get it right from then on. And when I call, they are super nice and accommodating over the phone. I don't think you can go wrong with ordering from Basil Tree.

Michael Cohen: Chef Jed is a true professional

Richard Gosselin: Recently participated in “Pie for the Sky” Thanksgiving fundraiser for “Community Servings “. Got a pecan pie from basil Tree catering. Pie was outstanding- lots of pecans, not too sweet & fine crust. Thanks for the pie and for contributing to the community.

Fab: Dirty

Kia Kenney: Have used Basil Tree catering for several company events. Customer service is excellent, delivery is always on time, and the food is delicious, unique, and presented nicely. Our clients are always impressed with the taste! Added bonus is a free sandwich with delivery which is perfect for the busy organizer on event days!

Fritz Joachim: Very nice and confortable

Thomas Owens: Just a standard cafe with sandwiches and such. Ok, but nothing terribly special.

Andrew Sher: Their cafe is hidden, but is so delicious. I got a gluten free panini which is unheard of, and the sauce was so good. It made my lunch amazing. I'll be back again.

Cortez Pescador: Nice little cafe with great food and Vegan options!

M AA: Gerry always takes good care of us.

Martin Walsh: A great spot 4 my morning 🌄 breakfast. Coffee ☕ and the like.

Anya L. Amorim: I work with Plaza Catering for a lot of corporate catering meeting, office parties, lunches, and specialty requests from clients like seasonal foods and Plaza has been there for me through thick and thin! Any request, they are willing and committing to making it happen. You can't go wrong with these guys! I wish they had more plant based and vegan options to accommodate the growing health movement but I think over time they too will adapt! Highly recommend them!

Nik C: Fantastic job every time. I order for my job a lot and my team is consistently happy with the food. Lauren and Gerry are awesome and take good care of us. Also they are more affordable than milk street who we used to use in the past.

angela perkins: Dirty, smells of mold, needs to be updated. I won't return even though the S&S wings are fantastic! Where is the Cambridge Board of Health?

Mari Bel: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

William Succoso: Had a catering order and they were super helpful in putting together a bunch of sandwiches and helped stay within budget. Generous serving sizes, and quality ingredientsFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5 …More

jonny deo: Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Lawrence Hernandez (Larry): WFood: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Benedict A. Petrucci: GREAT ! ! !

Ryan Smith: Really, really good food. I got the steak and eggs. The portion size was well worth the money spent. Plenty to bring home and eat leftovers with.

Tahira Roohi: Went there for the authentic American diner experience. Servings were huge! Omelette was nice but French toast and coffee weren’t.

Gregory J. Walker: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Greek SaladMore

Sharon Richardson-O'Connell: Great everything your looking for from an old fashion Deli. Everything is yum. Limited parking but on street parking at meter available.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sandwich, Reuben, Toast, Eggs Benedict …More

Hugh Gerechter: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lotMore

Gerry Gorbach: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Ilyitch Nahiely Tabora: Solid spot, but bring your own hot sauce! They only have Tabasco and pepper flakes available, no jalapenos. The portions are generous as you can see here. We had a good meal, but they didn't make one Avocado omelette as requested. I wouldn't recommend that omelette either; rather bland. French toast was delicious. Coffee was amazing. Server was super nice and did his best despite being very busy. Glad we came back after so many years!

Craig Whitaker: Been going there for 37 years! A great place for takeout and for eating in. We have watched generations of the Mitchell family run the place. It will be sad if it ever disappears!

Aditi Singh: Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes ReubenMore

Doria Alberg (Dee): You could eat here for a month and eat something different every time. And all of it's delicious!! That's the bad part. Cause you don't know what to get!!! Trust me, go here, you'll love ❤️ it.Parking: I have a handicap plate and still had to find parkingWheelchair accessibility: My wheelchair got right in

Carolyn Young: We ate in AND took out because the food is so good. We shared a perfectly cooked burger and took home our favorites: tongue sandwich and spinach quiche and our server was right on top of everything. S&S never disappoints.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

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.

amf: Recommended dishes Candied Yams, Fried Chicken, Cornbread, Mac & CheeseMore

ben Schuringa: I love your your buffalo chicken. The buffalo sauce is very tasty. the mac and cheese was fire.

Isaac Lasko: Very delicious meal and the staff were really nice. I will be coming back

Jonas Procton: Kind staff and delicious saucesFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Russell Gens: These guys do it like nobody else in Cambridge. The meat is exquisite, the sides simply slap, and the sauces are fantastic. Definitely going back

Jeremy Silver: This place is the best! When I had a snafu trying to bring food home to some friends and dropped the food, Tony, the owner, was SO kind and stayed open a few minutes after they closed to cook me up some more food for free. He and the whole staff were incredibly kind about it - and the food was DELICIOUS! Everyone needs to try this place.

Quentin Brandèl: Ordered a fish combination plate. Despite the small portion and the expensive price, I wanted to support the business. Once I tasted the fish and it was devoid of seasoning, I went back to the restaurant to ask if they could prepare the fish again with some seasoning. The immediate response I got from the female employee was “you can’t tell us that we didn’t use seasoning”. Her entire demeanor was disrespectful, and once I returned the same energy she attempted to gaslight me. I then asked for a refund. They then begin to say that they don’t offer refunds.I work hard for my money and I’m intentional about where I spend it. I support small businesses, and I’m completely disappointed. Why would I give my money to doesn’t respect me?!If you don’t know how to speak to customers you’re in the wrong business especially when your food is subpar…Bad food, bad service. Save your money. This is not authentic southern cuisine.PS: they aslo made some weird comment about the words cis and sis, not knowing that my pronouns are they/them.This experience was horrible. All I wanted was for the fish to be seasoned. I didn’t want my money back until I was approached with disrespect.

Khari Brown: Please open earlier waiting til 3 for lunch while at work is far too late.

Subin Lee: We spent $83 on our meal (Uber eats) and I would say we were fairly dissatisfied. I had high hopes for this restaurant given all of the wonderful reviews they had.I was expecting juicy, crispy, lightly battered fried chicken only to get hard, dry, stale chicken. Perhaps they were having an off day but it was just such a let down.The ribs were good but they were tough to eat.We both got the fried chicken and ribs platter with 2 sides and the beef and cheese patty (which was very good!)The only reason I might try again is because their flavor/seasoning is great.

Fay Chan: The jerk wings were cold. I repeat COLD, like they came out of a fridge and they were hard as if old (you can tell by how shriveled the chicken is even in the pic). Mac n cheese was bland. Rice & beans ok. Catfish ok. Only the collard greens were good. Chicken very dry idk how so many people like it. My husband and I both weren’t pleased with the portions either. Overall just not very good.

James Brice: The food was bland I ordered 2/24/23 Uber Eats order number #CDFE6 the Fried chicken thighs I ordered you could tell it was Fried in fish grease that was a Turn off

Shaba C: The best ribs I ever had matter fact the whole meal was was amazing!!

Tim: Best southern food around! But please bring back the chicken and waffles.

Olive Ber: Recommended dishes Cornbread Muffin, Mac & CheeseMore

Jan: Very tasty cake! We had the sweet potato pie and a vanilla and almond cake.Can really recommend to taste them!

Austin Stawiarz: Awesome people and great food! By far the best fried chicken in Boston! I placed an order about 45 minutes before they closed and the food was made to order and take out service was fast.Recommended dishes Fried Chicken, Cornbread Muffin, Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese and Candy Yams, Mixed Fried Chicken Dinner, Chicken Wings Combination, Mac & Cheese, Cornbread …More

Jessica Winford: Delicious. We live far too close to this restaurant to have taken over a year to finally order. I ordered the fried wing combo with collard greens and Mac n cheese. The Mac was out of this world, very cheesy. And the wings, so much flavor. My husband had the smoked BBQ pork ribs and loved it too. They were so incredibly nice here as well, you can tell they treat everyone like family. Cannot wait to try more on the menu!

Ken Hewitt: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Coast Chicken & Waffle, Fried Catfish, Collard Greens w Smoked Turkey, Candied Yams, Sweet Potato Pie, Potato Salad, Chicken Wings Combination, Fried Mixed, Fried Chicken with Mac and Cheese and Candy Yams, Sandwich, Fried Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Ribs, Medium Mac & Cheese, Cornbread, Jerk Chicken, Cornbread Muffin, BBQ, Mixed Fried Chicken Dinner, CatfishMore

The Whole Truth: Awesome experience. Great staff and delicious food. Worth the 30mins drive.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Kristen Kelly: Did not disappoint! I am thoroughly impressed that they even allowed walkins the day before Thanksgiving within hours of them closing that in itself is amazing. The staff was really sweet. The food was amazing and tasted like home. This definitely will not be my last time here they found themselves a regular. I can’t wait to try what else they have.

Nadine Riess: Amazing all around. Great food and amazing service. Very organized. My evening was flawless! Highly recommend! Thank you Michelle!

Lauren Topham: Michelle catered my wedding on June 18th at the Arlington Town Hall. I hired Michelle not only because her food was SPECTACULAR, but her attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to act as almost an additional wedding planner put my mind at ease the entire time. Every request I made she went above and beyond to accommodate. Thank you Michelle and team. Couldn't recommend more especially if you are hosting an event in Arlington! (But I'm confident Michelle and team would be amazing at any venue).

Kay Snowden: Michelle catered an afternoon baby shower at my home. We had a selection of appetizers, and everything was delicious and nicely presented. I particularly appreciated a wide range of choices, and her assistance in selecting a mix that met the needs of guests who are gluten-free and vegetarian. Michelle is great to work with - very responsive on planning and let me know what to expect (e.g., keeping food warm after delivery), and delivered right on time. I will definitely use her again!

Nicole N: I highly recommend Beaujolais Catering! We hired them for a birthday party. Michelle was amazing to work with, and super helpful. She prepared a turkey dinner with all the fixings. One of the best meals I’ve had! So many people commented on how well the food tasted. I couldn’t agree more, Michelle, thank so much for a job well done. We will definitely use you in the future!

Shawn Gaffney: Beaujolais Catering catered my baby shower. They served excellent food and took their jobs very seriously. Michelle, the owner, did everything to make it a special event; she worked tirelessly to make sure that everything went well and that we had a great experience. My partner wanted a “woodland creatures” theme and Michelle went out of her way to make her a hedgehog out of cheese and pretzel sticks. She also made her favorite flavor of cupcakes (chai latte). She is attentive, hard working, and prepares a myriad of different delicious dishes.I have attended other events catered by Beaujolais Catering as well. The food was always wonderful — with no exceptions. I would unequivocally recommend them.

Michael Segreve: We hosted a wedding over Labor Day weekend @ Cobb Hill Estate (Harrisville NH). The venue is spectacular; some of the best views in all of NH. The challenge it is a 100% DIY venue, as the host you must hire the caterer, bar service, lighting etc….We hired Beaujolais Catering from Arlington Mass. they were one of the most professional vendors we have worked with in 30 yrs. My wife and I organize multiple events for our businesses annually and understand the difficulties in finding the write vendor. Michelle and her staff were professional, friendly, attentive to every detail and provided a spectacular meal.The venue does not have a commercial kitchen but that did not hinder Michelle in her presentation and the quality of the dinner. Beaujolais Catering traveled two hours to Cobb Hill for the wedding but most of the guests assumed she was the Gourmet Chef for the Estate.We will be hiring Michelle again!

Katrina Habib: I was the maid of honor at the wedding and catering seemed like my biggest issue. Even once the issues settled down, the food was not what it was when we tried it at the kitchen. Everyone complained about the chicken which was the star of the main course. It was so dry even the actually delicious mashed potatoes didn’t help. Granted our day of coordinator wasn’t available for the caterers it seemed that things were constantly falling apart and in the end the food was not worth it! Michelle was professional and responsive but the day that mattered was horrible.

Mari Alkhamisi: Well let me start off by saying we had SEVA as a bartender and he was amazing. The rest was awful. I contacted Michelle long time ago when i got engaged. She was very responsive and nice even tho i changed my mind so many times. We had tastings and they went well, We eat love food and we wanted a lot of it which was the original deal but Michelle decided that since we're buying more food that we should get less quantities which which really rubbed me the wrong way so we ended up having family members make some of the food. Michelle promised us whipped butter and bread. The bread came frozen and the butter was package cubes. We ask multiple times to speak to our Bartender and she said we can tell her whatever we need to tell him And I explained our special drink to her just for our bartender not to have any background on the special drink that day of the wedding. Michelle will charge you lots of miscellaneous stuff such as things she needs to cook with and trash bags for the clean up but she will only bring a handful of trash bags. All my leftovers have hair in them and them that matches the servers hair. The chicken was very dry that nobody ate and all my bread was frozen solid in the middle. The icing on the cake is my sister is the star walking into the kitchen to Michelle complaining about me on my wedding day

Adel Donegan: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueI had been meaning to try out beaujolais catering and got a chance to use them for my husband's 40th party. Everyone loved and devoured the apps we had! Thanks so much Michelle!

Patricia James: As a teacher looking for some extra income here and there during vacations or on weekends, I have worked for Beaujolais several times over the years and it was great on every occasion! The staff is amazing as was the pay and treatment, every single time. I have also had opportunities to try several of the foods ... seriously delicious and creative. Yum 😋 for every palate (and I’m a very picky vegetarian, so good!) I highly recommend Beaujolais and its staff for any occasion. I know I would definitely hire this company for any special event I might plan. Really, really good. Five stars, no doubt.

Eric Swersky: Unsanitary conditions

Natalie McKennerney: Can't say enough good things about Beaujolais. Michelle and her team have done events small and large for me at work and they have consistently impressed myself and my team members. The food is delicious - but beyond that she is a pleasure to work with and I trust her to think of and handle everything related to the job. I hire her every chance I get!

Judith Muggia: What a great find! Michelle and all her staff are simply superb! Quiet, competent, professional service, dependability and of course, 5-star, personally planned meals. And what's not to love about delicious left-overs! Michelle has provided small, private dinners as well as large group celebrations for us - all with kudos from our guests and without a hitch!

Laila Alawa: What an absolutely horrific experience. I would not recommend working with Michelle on ANYONE. I was made to feel like a nuisance for needing help in planning my own wedding. SAVE YOUR SANITY GO ELSEWHERE

Bill Christian: Excellent food and great service in a true family restaurantFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Todd Raymond: What’s nice, cozy spot. Nice people delicious food even though we just got some snacks. Olives, Feta and cucumbers with yogurt all amazing.

Akash Srivastava: Great place and good service, food was okay.Food: 3/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Robert Ayoub: Great food, service, and atmosphere.

Leslie Proudfoot: Food: 5/5More

Sean Effel: Great food and great atmosphere. I seem to come here whenever a good friend needs my best ear. The owner is charming and an excellent host who makes you feel at home.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Bren Tawil: a warm, homey place with amazing, authentic Lebanese food. great food + drink menu, great portions, and you can just tell they care :)

Kevin Donoghue: A great place. The food was wonderful. The Hummus is the best I have ever had. The amount of food you receive for the price has to be seen to believe. It a wonderful family owned restaurant right on Mass Ave. At night we have never had any issues with parking.. still a wonderful time with great food.

Sarah Lip: I grew up in Cambridge and Cafe Barada was one of my favorite families go to dinner spots. There food is INCREDIBLE!! Family owned and the staff was always super kind to me and my sisters growing up. Highly recommend!!

dave j: very good lamb kabobs decent rice{nice touch with grilled tomato onion zucchini } tabbouleh/hummus

Evmorphia Stratis: Delicious & fresh! I got the chicken kebab pita with pickled turnips. The chicken was cooked perfectly and covered with just right amount of tahini sauce stuffed into a thin pita bread. I love the thin pitas! It was served with a fresh side salad delicately seasoned. The Arabic coffee was fabulous with just the right amount of infused cardamom. I usually take Greek and/or Arabic coffee with sugar - but this one didn’t need it. The pistachio baklava was divine, not too sweet with flavorful buttery layers of fillo. I can’t wait to go back!

sin lord: such yummy food! we got the falafel and a roll ip and baklava and all were 10/10such friendly service too- highly recommend

Mena Mekhail: The Kafta is very good!

Shem Sheli: A middle eastern gem in Cambridge!This family run restaurant serves delicious Lebanese food, with the friendliest service. This family genuinely hosts you and takes pride in their food. And they should - the hummus is exceptional.

Kyle Turner: This was my first time at Cafe Barada, but I was blown away with how nice the staff was, how tasty the food was, and the portion sizes are great. I'd highly recommend the desserts pictured here the baklava and halvah my partner a regular baklava consumer said it was the best they ever had!

Angela VC: Delicious, amazing food. Everything I’ve had here is great. Staff is awesome

Su Nimeh: Best hummus

Natalie Kim: So charming and takes you back to a relaxed state of mind. Their patio is a bonus too! I could get anything on the menu and love it

Danforth N: Vegetarian options: Great olives, and the vegetarian grape leaves were delicious. Rich flavorful ful.

Alfred Greene: The food is great and the service is wonderful

Rich Miner: Amazing cheeses and other gourmet provisions.

Ignacio Perez: One of the best grocery stores in the Boston area, great produce, cheeses, charcuterie and anything you could think of

Jon Whitney: This is a comment on the tinned fish ***only***, for cheese Formaggio is iconic, but someone recommended I check them out for their tinned fish, and I was disappointed, bordering on insulted.Once again, for their cheese and other specialties they're legendary so this is only a jab on their tinned fish selection and prices.I enjoy tinned fish/seafood in the mornings to bring to work if I'm hungry for breakfast - eat it on crackers or toast - the tins are very portable, last long, and are far more enjoyable to me than eggs without the cholesterol. I'm always looking for more varieties, etc.The selection at Formaggio's was low (sure, there's probably not a lot of demand for it) and the prices were astoundingly high (I get it, Cambridge rents/taxes are way too high and the city only works for the super wealthy at this point).But you can drive to a Portuguese grocery store in Lowell or Fall River and find exponentially more variety, all at a cost of less than $5 each tin. Formaggio's had some that were over $15!I ended up buying a handful, just to see if the quality was any better than what I'm used to (Formaggio's prides themselves on being "premium" top-notch curated right?) but I was underwhelmed.If you're into exploring the delights of tinned fish/seafood, Formaggio's is not the place.

Paul Daws: Do you want some cheese to make your mouth thank you? A sandwich, intriguing snacks? Then just enter their house of delectables. I would have added a picture, but too late now

Amanda Judson: A wonderful place to shop that's local!

Jonathan Migdol: Great selection of cheeses. Fantastic place to send a special gift to friends and family.

Christian TQ: Has everything! Love the wine, cheese, bread, and charcuterie selection!! Could be a little pricey though.

Paul Everett: This place is amazing. Best cheese selection anywhere. All sorts of wonderful baked treats. Great place for gift buying.

Noe Ramos: Postres y quesos riquísimo

Nicolai Cauchy: Though larger, the new store is more crammed than was the old one, and less personable than was Fresh Pond Market. The prices are, well....Formaggio style, i.e. through the roof, but it is what meets their demand. I regret that the selection of cheeses from micro producers in Europe (especially France and Italy) seems to have dwindled (maybe Covid effect?) and that there is no discernible push for New England cheeses, as some found in VT and the Adirondacks. All that said, it's great to have the convenience and Ishan maintains a terrific quality of service among his staff.Thanks 🙏 and Peaceful Holiday Blessings to all 🥂💫

Monique Zipeto: Every specialty gourmet item you could imagine....and more.

Timothy Bucciarelli: There are a few places in the Boston area that have stood the test of time for good reason. Formaggio Kitchen is one of them. I've worked there and been a customer for many, many years. Yes, it can be expensive, but if you really care about the quality of the food you are buying and care about the service experience you have when purchasing, this is one of the only places to go. [Update] Still a joy to shop here! You might think cheese from elsewhere is good enough... But their selection and focus on quality (and knowledgeable staff) continues to set them apart. Still great. November/December are great months to go as they are putting out all of their holiday goodies!

Charles Lamb: Top shelf cheese selection. BBQ is excellent. Great selection of curated pantry items, produce, charcuterie. It’s a great place to go urban foraging.

Ben Garfield: Super friendly and helpful staff, incredible selection of cheese to choose from

Gre Nadine: Un très beau magasin bien achalandé et bien tenu. De nombreux produits de qualité. Personnel sympathique. Je recommande.

James Zelony: World class - a must see!

Franklin Gerechter: Top wine and cheese establishment

Soroush Vakhshoori: Good food but very expensive

Jonathan Che: Lovely store for fancy European stuff (meats, cheeses, breads, pastas, olive oils, canned and jarred items, etc.). Staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.On Sundays they sell a delicious chicken sandwich as well as barbecue food in the summer.

Dana Crockett: A truly phenomenal eating experience delivered with flair, flavor and the utmost professionalism. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Beyond highly recommended.

Anne Crockett: I ordered meals for a dear friend who was unable to cook for a time due to health issues. Dennis and Christine graciously allowed me to watch them prepare her food and I was mesmerized by their methods, attention to detail, and speed with which they produced nearly a week's worth of meals. My friend comments to me, every time we speak, how much she enjoyed their incredible cooking. I'll be doing it again soon for her and I know she will be just as delighted as the first time.

Ashleigh Lindsay: Christine and Dennis thoughtfully prepare the most delicious food. I had the pleasure of enjoying their service for several years and if I could I would have them cook for me forever. They are flexible and cater directly to the needs of each client. They are respectful, professional, efficient and incredibly caring towards their clients. The food is unbelievably delicious. I witnessed even picky toddlers mature their palates because of Christine and Dennis's cooking. I'm a vegetarian...and may have even been savoring a few of their beef dishes....if you're looking for amazing food made by amazing people A Fresh Endeavor is for you.

G Klein: Dennis & Christine catered our recent holiday dinner party. They were enthusiastically referred by friends who use them twice weekly as a meal service (they have family members with different food restrictions and they are apparent experts at cooking within their diet parameters). Our party was 30 guests - four courses - and it was AMAZING. Gorgeous presentation!!! And from the four appetizers, two salads, entree and three desserts the entire meal was absolutely delicious - far beyond even our highest expectations. Everyone raved and wanted their business cards!!! Highly, highly recommend. Can't wait to use them for our summer party!

Mariann Monteiro: Christine and Dennis are phenomenal, I cannot rave enough about the quality and flavor of the foods they prepare. Over the 2+ years I had the pleasure of enjoying their dishes there wasn’t a single thing I can say that I didn’t like. I consider myself an extremely picky eater and during the time I was regularly using their services they opened my mind and palate to a wide variety of dishes and flavors. Every time they left the house it was filled with wonderful food and smells and a kitchen that was cleaner than it was when they arrived. I wish I still lived close enough to regularly enjoy their services again.

Shawn Stemm: Owned and run by two fabulous and dependable people. Food is beautiful!!