Features Catering Caterers Catering Guide Holiday Entertaining Meal Delivery Guide Homepage Highlight 2022 CT Catering Guide: 18 Caterers For Your Next Event April Guilbault November 05, 2022 You’re probably still recovering from the seasonal avalanche of candy corn, but the “other” holidays are now peeking around the corner-and it’s always better to be ready for them when they jump out at you. Whether for cozy and familial Thanksgiving gatherings, spirited and sparkly holiday parties, a Let’s-Get-2023-Right New Year’s celebration or any of your special events and holidays next year, these caterers will help you feast and fete with panache. Best part about this listing is that many of these caterers work throughout the entire state of Connecticut and even the tri-state area. Go forth and celebrate!Here are 18 Connecticut Caterers who will make your next event a stress-free delicious success!Palmer’s Catering and Events www.palmersdarien.comWhen you book an event with Palmer’s, you’re not just hiring a caterer, you’re hiring their team of passionate event professionals. You won’t see any chaffing dishes of food at a Palmer’s event. Instead, guests will be wowed by beautifully presented passed hors d'oeuvres, interactive appetizer and dinner stations, decadent plated entrees and over-the-top desserts. Some favorite Palmer’s food stations include their Farmers’ Market Station, Candied Bacon Wall, Chicken & Biscuit Bar, Meatball Slider Station and Build-Your-Own-Taco Bar. Each station includes unique display pieces and beautiful signage that can be customized to your event. The award-winning bakery at Palmer's is known for desserts that taste as good as they look. For a large gathering you might choose a station such as their Mason Jar Dessert Bar, Donut Wall or Pie & Ice Cream Bar. At a seated event, their Trio of French Custards or Black Forest Cheesecake with Amarena Cherries would be a great way to end the night. Interested in a vegetarian or vegan menu, they do that too! Palmer’s extensive plant-based menu is no afterthought, each item was curated to ensure it meets the same standards of flavor and presentation as everything else they do. Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner party for 8 or planning a gala for 500, Palmer’s Catering is your go-to partner for throwing an event to remember. Check out their event gallery at palmersdarien.com.Chef Prasad www.chefprasad.comHosting a special event soon? Want to "wow" your guests? Chef Prasad invites you to host your next private event with them! Reserve a special space for your celebration, and they will take care of the cooking. They can even host cooking class dinner parties at your home or theirs. Chef Prasad is known for their delicious food, but they also pride themselves on providing a great experience during your visit. That's why they offer Dining on Demand. They will bring the chef to your home! Hosting a dinner party? Birthday party? Just want to enjoy an amazing meal with friends and family? Order catering from Chef Prasad! Chef Prasad curates the finest ingredients to make sure your meal is delicious from the start. Let them take care of feeding your hungry guests! Head to their website to learn all about their catering services or email direct to chef at chef@chefprasad.comOnTheMarc Events www.onthemarcevents.com ONTHEMARC Events (OTM) is a full-service catering company based in Norwalk, CT serving Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Vermont. OTM creates memorable events using thoughtful event planning, warm and attentive service, and consistently flawless execution. In addition to extensive off-premise and private residential experience, OTM has an ever-growing roster of venues throughout the tri-state and beyond, for which they are an exclusive or preferred caterer. Events range from intimate, high touch parties to large corporate, social, and nonprofit functions. ONTHEMARC brings passion for food and hospitality excellence to your event. Simply Delicious Catering www.simplydeliciousct.comSimply Delicious is exactly how it sounds! Known for their seasonally-inspired recipes and signature style, Chef Lauren Peden has been creating memorable culinary experiences throughout Fairfield County since 2007. Let Simply Delicious handle your next special event from setting the table to passing appetizers, pouring wine and plating the meal. Their catering team has you covered! For weddings, intimate dinners, company events, and all special occasions their motto is the same: “We’ll do the work. You enjoy the party!”Alchemy Celebrations www.alchemycelebrations.comWith their expanding business, Festivities Events are over the moon to announce that they are now “Alchemy”! Visit them at AlchemyCelebrations.com to see what’s happening! Entertaining at home is all about giving! We give of ourselves when we spend our time preparing delicious foods and creating a festive ambiance to delight our guests. This holiday season we are so ready to welcome our friends and family home and Alchemy Celebrations would love to be part of your entertaining story. From their Party Fare holiday menu with delivery and pick up available to their full-service catering offering delicious foods and complete event planning services, they have many solutions to the excitement and stress of holiday entertaining. A Gift to ourselves! Their Holiday Party Fare menu is available on their current website: www.alchemycelebrations.com. For further information and a party consultation, please call 203 847 7774 or for now, email at Roe@Festivitiesevents.comAMG Catering www.amgcatering.comAMG Catering and Events has been in business for over 30 years. They pride themselves on attention to detail and personal connections with their clients. Celebrations are back and they have been very busy making their clients' events visions come true. AMG is a “one stop” shop, meaning they are a full service catering company that handles the event coordination and decor to the food, staffing, bar service and much much more. AMG is also the preferred caterer for many local venues (and have some exclusive venues as well), as well as specializing in backyard events. Additionally, AMG offers adult cooking classes weekly, kids cooking camps in the summer, and holiday catering for pick up or delivery (their Thanksgiving menu is now available!). AMG Catering's kitchen space is available to host intimate chef dinners (with wine pairing available), corporate team buildings, or organize your own private group cooking class. Their Wednesday night adult cooking classes are in full swing! AMG is committed to continuing to serve their clients with the amazing level of service and award winning staff they are known for. Please visit www.amgcatering.com or call Alison directly at 203-227-5535. Follow on Instagram as well to get all the latest updates.Collyer Catering www.collyercatering.comCollyer Catering, established in 2000, is a boutique catering and event planning firm located in Redding, CT, delivering outstanding events in Fairfield County and beyond. With an eye to perfecting every detail, a love of complex logistics, and a willingness to always find a way, they pride themselves on delivering the very best regardless of event size. From flowers to entertainment, inspired menus to tenting, Collyer Catering has a creative solution or idea for you. Don’t need catering, but want help with organizing, staff, and décor? They do that, too! Having family for a holiday and want to be a guest in your own home? Give them a call. Their creative team loves to bring your dreams to life, from the very first meeting to flawless execution. Collyer Catering - for events that impress, no matter the dress! Check out their website at www.collyercatering.com.Emily’s Catering Group www.emilyscater.comEmily’s Catering Group, the area’s premier off-premise caterer, just celebrated their 19th anniversary in business! From weddings to corporate events and everything in between, Emily’s Catering Group is known for their phenomenal food, a tremendous staff, and a stellar reputation. “We love what we do, and it shows every day”, they proclaim! Emily’s strives to make planning a party easy and fun, making sure their clients’ and guests’ expectations are exceeded, all the while remaining at the forefront of catering in the area.Feast & Fest Catering and Events www.feastandfest.comOwners Sam and Maycie Ralbovsky graduated from Johnson & Wales University and began their careers in fine dining in NYC. They later started their own venture with the eclectic Stamford-based food truck, Nosh Hound. Through learning about business and client preferences, the cultivation of their new brand, Feast & Fest, was born. Feast & Fest aims to customize experiences based on their clients' taste, budget, and overall targeted ambiance. They offer a myriad of services from drop-off meals, to cocktail parties, plated dinners, buffets, and everything in between. Their highly trained service staff is available to ensure your event runs seamlessly. At their core, Feast & Fest is chef driven, and always up for a creative culinary challenge!Herbaceous Catering www.herbaceouscatering.comHerbaceous Catering was born from a simple love of food. They bring people together with local & seasonal ingredients by creating a sublime dining experience. Herbaceous Catering is a farm-to-table caterer, and source most of their ingredients locally from farms all over Connecticut to ensure that clients receive only the best ingredients. Offering private chef & small event services, they are able to create custom menus for clients, making certain the menu is simply perfect for both event and palates. The flavors created are ambitious and imaginative, in addition to being aesthetically pleasing… and of course delicious! Chef Genee has cherished cooking for her loved ones for a very long time. She began her professional career studying at the Natural Gourmet Institute, a school that focuses on vegetarian, vegan, healthful and healing cuisine. She then went on to work at a variety of restaurants including The Dressing Room, Heirloom, and Walrus & Carpenter. Chef Genee established Herbaceous Catering in 2014, knowing that she wanted to source ingredients mainly from farms and local artisans. There is so much love that goes into their culinary creations, and it starts with farmers at seed, then to harvest, then from their kitchen to yours.Herb-n-Peach Catering www.herbnpeach.comBoutique Spirit. Big City Vibe. For over 15 years Herb-n-Peach has refined its talent for creating custom events. Bringing together expert chefs, exceptional staff, and an understanding of what each client desires, they make each event unique. Whether you are looking for a new experience to share with your loved ones, a personalized event to showcase a special moment, or assistance on a big day, Herb-n-Peach has you covered. They provide full-service event planning and catering in the tri-state area.Juste Hors D’Ouevres www.justehorsdoeuvres.comPlanning a special event-perhaps a wedding, birthday, anniversary, or holiday gathering? Creating perfect events requires thoughtful preparation, attention to the smallest detail, and skilled implementation. Juste Hors D'Oeuvres' multi-award-winning team works hand-in-hand with their clients to create menus that showcase the freshest ingredients that meet clients’ specific preferences and budgets. Their goal is to delight and inspire your guests through delicious food and exemplary service. Juste Hors D'Oeuvres has hundreds of 5-STAR reviews that substantiate their commitment to excellence! LobsterCraft www.lobstercraft.comServing Connecticut’s state sandwich for over 10 years, LobsterCraft’s award-winning Hot Buttered Lobster Roll is always a popular delicacy at any event. Captain Mike Harden and his crew create mouthwatering catered events all year-round, offering a variety of lobster roll creations such as the Heat Wave and Surf-n-Turf, along with house-made clam chowder and lobster bisque, seasonal seafood dishes such as Shrimp Jambalaya, and landlubber favorites, including fall-off-the-bone St. Louis ribs. In addition to catered events to-go and parties delivered to your door, LobsterCraft’s Greenwich location is available for private parties. This vibrant and inviting space can accommodate 40+ guests and includes full bar service. Its downtown Greenwich Avenue location and convenient parking make this an ideal spot for holiday gatherings. LobsterCraft restaurants and catering are open year-round. And remember, “The colder the water, the sweeter the meat.” LobsterCraft in Greenwich, Fairfield, West Hartford, Sarasota, FL, Block Island, RI (Summer) Catering: (203) 644-7651, catering@lobstercraft.comMarcia Selden www.marciaselden.comWith a history as rich and flavorful as its gourmet creations, Marcia Selden Catering is a family-run group of first-class foodies, servicing New York and Connecticut’s most luxurious events ~ and it all started in Marcia’s kitchen more than 40 years ago. Marcia, her daughter Robin, and her son Jeffrey lead a savvy squad of culinary gurus and “party perfectors” who believe the belly rules the mind, and that the best way to kick off a party is to toast over a custom-made cocktail. Whether it’s a low-key clambake or the wedding of the century, MSC creates inclusive, memorable feasts of any celebration, matched with polished, personalized service that makes everyone feel like part of the family. Marcia Selden Catering services the bold and the epicurious, and anyone looking to commemorate a big day in style, without all the stress. With MSC, everything is always taken care of, always memorable, and always a party! Speaking of parties, MSC realizes that the pandemic has put a damper on many. So, they have reimagined events and created the most wonderful custom designed “Holiday Gifts in a Box”; consider these for your next get together whether it be in person or virtually. They also have incredible new Holiday Menus as well as their ever-changing and exciting pre-packaged menus for you to enjoy with or without their signature impeccable service. Cheers to a safe and happy holiday to all!Nikki Glekas Collective www.nikkiglekascollective.comNikki Glekas Collective is a full-service catering company with almost two decades of experience in Fairfield County and beyond. NGC is known for creating one-of-a-kind events that are elegant, innovative, and always surpass expectations. Nikki and her team handle everything from inception to execution for events of all sizes. Whether it’s an intimate dinner party, a corporate event, or a blowout celebration, their eye for detail ensures their customers never have to worry about a thing. With Nikki Glekas Collective you can simply make one phone call and your job is done! NGC will take care of everything else and you’ll be guaranteed to experience the event of a lifetime. Call them today to discuss your event and catering needs. They can’t wait to hear from you! 203.658.8659 or Team@nikkiglekascollective.comOdeens Catering www.odeens.comWhether it’s hot or cold-smoked, seared on charcoal, blistered in the embers, or baked in salt, Odeen’s Catering specializes in using primitive cooking methods to prepare modern, eclectic menus for weddings, corporate, and large scale luxury events. With a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and 10+ years experience in off-site catering and event management, they deliver amazing food to large groups in a refined way, wherever the location throughout NY and New England. Odeen’s is one of the few caterers that is fully licensed and insured to source, set up, and serve bar services in both NY and CT. Whether it’s multiple bars, craft cocktails shaken to order, champagne toasts, table side wine service, local craft beers or a simple bar provisioning package, their flexible approach allows you to choose the setup that works for you. Odeen’s has a BBQ eatery in Ridgefield, CT offering “At Home" catering packages, perfect for birthdays, graduations and seasonal family gatherings such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Super Bowl. Email info@odeens.com to discuss your event needs directly with owners Marshall Odeen and John Lloyd.Seasonal Catering www.seasonalcatering.netSeasonal Catering is a farm-to-table caterer that has rapidly grown and become known for their quality food and service. Their culinary team carefully curates every menu offering to reflect the best of each season, using the finest ingredients and freshest produce that will exceed your expectations. Seasonal Catering is proud to be one of only two Wedding & Special Event Catering Companies in Connecticut to be officially recognized as a Certified Green Caterer® by the Green Restaurant Association. They continually source from local CT farms and local businesses for vegetables, cheeses, meats, wines, and even beer! By purchasing locally, their clients receive fresh, quality food and they, in turn, reduce carbon footprints along with contributing to the local economy. Their team will handle all the complicated logistics of your event by providing full-service rental and equipment coordination services. Maybe you would like to add a personal touch to your event by choosing a signature cocktail carefully developed by our craft cocktail mixologists that stars your favorite liquor, matches your color scheme, or just sounds delicious! Planning an event can seem quite intimidating to even the most capable and organized person, so let Seasonal attend to every detail so that you can focus on enjoying your special occasion with your guests.Walrus Alley www.walrusalley.com/cateringOver the past 10 years, Walrus has been bringing something a bit different to the catering scene. With a focus on Southern dishes and tender smoked meats, Walrus Alley offers a unique spread that will keep your guests talking. This family-run restaurant takes special pride in being part of many local table-traditions: Moist Smoked Turkey for Thanksgiving, Bone-in Smoked Rib Eye for Christmas, and Tennessee Hot Smoked Wings for the Super Bowl. In fact, they are happy to share that quite a few brides and grooms return to the restaurant yearly on their anniversaries to celebrate by enjoying some of the same dishes that were catered at their wedding! Walrus Alley’s catering menus are fully customizable and can be a casual feast of Fried Chicken Sliders with Baked Mac + Cheese, or a decadent multiple-course meal with passed hors d'oeuvres of Deviled Eggs and Maple Pork Belly on Jalapeño Cornbread. Additionally, their award-winning bartenders are available to shake a cocktail, with full bar expertise at your home.
