Bakers' Best Catering Featured Vendor 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
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150 Gould Street, Needham , MA 02494
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Services: Catering

 
About

Thank you for your interest in Bakers' Best Catering - a full-service social and corporate caterer serving Boston and Metro West.

Since the day Michael Baker opened the doors of Bakers' Best in 1984, we have been dedicated to providing our clients with the finest quality foods and distinctive professional and personal service. Over the years, we have established a loyal customer base thanks to our classic dishes and creative, personalized menus. Whether your wedding calls for an elegant fine dining experience, or an intimate gathering featuring comfort foods like pulled pork sliders and mac 'n cheese bites, Bakers' Best would be honored to be part our your special day.

Our catering and wedding coordinators eagerly await discussing your ideal day, so please be in touch.

Recognitions and Awards

Our popular culinary creations have earned us Boston Magazine’s “Best of Boston” award 11 times since 1995, placing us in the “Best of Boston Hall of Fame”. We have been honored with “Best Caterer”, “Best Take-out”, “Best Take-out Food West of the City”, “Best Brunch in the ‘Burbs”, as well as “Best of Boston” awards for some of our signature dishes.

Cafe and Retail Store

Our business began with our retail store and cafe located in the charming village of Newton Highlands, where we feature a delicious variety of prepared specialty foods, sandwiches, and homemade soups for take-out or dining in, and offer full service brunch on Saturday and Sunday and breakfast at the counter on weekdays.

Full Service Catering

Our catering offices provide both full service event planning for social or corporate functions, as well as personal catering assistance. Whether you seek a fully staffed event or just want delicious food delivered to your door, we can help create memorable family gatherings, special celebrations and elegant parties.

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Endorsements
Bakers Best really does put their best foot forward when catering. They have a very professional wait staff and leave nothing to chance. Their food is delicious, they are very well prepared, and we have thoroughly enjoyed working with them.

Frequently Asked Questions for Catering
Do you offer a tasting for potential clients?
Bakers' Best offers a complimentary tasting once a event contract has been signed.
 
Are you licensed to sell alcohol? If yes, where are you licensed?
Bakers? Best will work with you individually to choose your beverages. Options are: charge by consumption (beverage costs are estimated until after the event and based on brand selection and actual consumption) or a flat rate charge. soda, juice and sparkling water bar $4.00 per person flat rate beer, wine and soda bar consumption estimate $9.00 per person (minimum charge $6.00 per person) flat rate charge $15.00 per person (for the first three hours - prorated charge for additional hours) basic full bar consumption estimate $15.00 per person (minimum charge $12.00 per person) flat rate charge $21.00 per person (for the first three hours - prorated charge for additional hours) top shelf full bar consumption estimate $18.00 per person (minimum charge $15.00 per person) flat rate charge $24.00 per person (for the first three hours - prorated charge for additional hours) liquor liability $1.50 per person Liquor liability is mandatory on all events where Bakers? Best staff is handling alcohol. Liquor liability and a bartender are strongly recommended for any event over 30 guests.
 
Do you allow outside alcohol? If yes, what is the corkage fee?
If the client provides their own beverages Bakers' Best has a beverage service charge. corkage fee $2.00 per person for events where the client is supplying the wine and bakers? best staff is providing wine service. bar service fee $3.00 per person for events where the client is supplying all beverages and bakers? best staff is providing beverage service.
 
Do you provide rentals for items such as linens and flatware?
Bakers? Best will also work with you to rent the necessary items for your event. In addition to the following items, Bakers? Best also rents tables, chairs, amusement equipment and other event staples. china, glassware, flatware and linen napkins approximately $10.00 to $12.00 per person. table linen only approximately $15.00 to $25.00 per table. Rental costs are estimated until a final guest count is determined and depend on style selection.
 
Are you able to provide your own wait staff?
Bakers? Best maintains very high service standards to ensure that you and your guests thoroughly enjoy the event. Staffing needs will be assessed based on the type of event and menu being served. We do require specific levels of staffing to ensure a quality experience. Staff time estimates and staff amounts are at the discretion of Bakers? Best. Staffing costs are estimated until final billing after the event. Billing is portal to portal. function manager $40.00 per hour chef $40.00 per hour (for events requiring more than two chefs, additional chefs will be charged at the rate of $30.00 per hour) bartender $30.00 per hour servers $30.00 per hour A minimum of four (4) hours is charged per staff person. A function manager is mandatory on all events. A bartender is required on any event with liquor liability. Events on holidays or holiday weekends are subject to time and a half. Additional travel time may be incurred.
 
What is your maximum catering capacity?
1000

Tips and Advice
 
For any event requiring outstanding food and service, look no further than Bakers’ Best.
Custom menus, delicious foods skillfully prepared and beautifully presented, detailed event planning, and impeccable service are a few of the amenities you can expect from us.
Specializing in the planning and careful execution of weddings, you as a Bakers’ Best client are assured that every detail and nuance will be addressed.

For couples looking for a elegant wedding reception on a budget, Bakers' Best has some great ideas!
Cocktail parties featuring heavy hors d' oeuvres are the new trend.
On the average cocktail parties range from:
$18 to $25 per guest for passed hors d’oeuvres only
$25 to $35 per guest for passed and stationary hors d’oeuvres
(adding dessert and coffee can add $5 to $10 per guest)

Another great option for your wedding reception is to have a buffet dinner.
Bakers' Best can customize the menu to fit your tastes, featuring either a single or dual entrée with accompaniments.
On the average buffet dinners range from:
$35-45 per guest for dinner only
$45-65 per guest for dinner and hors d’oeuvres
 
For a more formal reception, plated dinners offers elegance and an added level of sophistication. 
On the average plated dinners range from:
$40-80 per guest for dinner and hors d’oeuvres
(staffing requirements are significantly higher for a plated meal)