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J & L Catering is a wedding catering company based out of Medway, Massachusetts, and serving the surrounding areas. The catering company creates exquisite presentations of delectable food, all made from scratch using fresh, natural ingredients. J & L Catering can cater weddings of all sizes and styles, and will create a personalized menu according to your tastes and preferences. Executive Chef John Boardman offers over 20 years of professional culinary experience, working in upscale restaurants, catering for established institutions like Harvard University and cooking under the guidance of renowned chefs Julia Child and Jasper White. J & L Catering ensures customized care and high-end wedding cuisine that will excite your guests and exceed your expectations.

Cuisine
J & L Catering creates customized menus for your wedding day. They can deliver plated meals, stations, buffets, hors d'oeuvres, family-style meals and more. They accommodate dietary restrictions and offer options for gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, kosher, no pork, organic, vegan and vegetarian diets. The chefs specialize in a wide range of cuisine styles, including, but not limited to:

  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Southern


Services Offered
J & L Catering offers the following wedding catering services:

  • Servers
  • Delivery
  • Tastings
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Cocktail reception
  • Cake cutting
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$55

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$50

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$50

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
French
German
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Reviews of J & L Catering

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Joel Sent on 10/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding experience possible

John and crew made the our wedding perfect. We changed from a Vermont wedding to our backyard due to Covid-19 and reached out to John 2 weeks ahead of time. In that time he chatted with us about menu/vibe we were looking for (made recommendations based on our thoughts) was amazingly helpful with us for gluten free and vegan guests and made a house visit to give us his thoughts for layout. Again all in two weeks! For day of, the food was amazing, the service was fantastic and everyone was so nice, and they truly made our day special. Couldn’t thank John enough and would recommend him to anyone for any event.
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Kathryn Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Menu!

John and Laurel were amazing right from the beginning. They had a great variety of options to choose from and were really responsive when we wanted to make changes. The food for the tasting and the wedding was delicious and we got so many compliments on it! We got so many delicious things but the squash, steak tips, and cookies were my personal favorite!
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E44Af7756B5Cdf846668F7F9714Eded80B01E2Df Sent on 07/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Every bite was perfect

J&L Catering is an absolute gem in Eastern/Central MA. They gladly worked with us to build a passed and stationed hors d’oeuvres menu that reflected our backgrounds and even worked with local businesses to source some authentic cultural favorites. The food was delicious (I highly recommend tacos, the line was practically out the door!), the catering displays were coordinated and professional, the staff was expert, and John himself is a shining light of a human being. He made us feel comfortable with expressing our opinions and preferences, and was always honest about what could and couldn’t happen within our budget. I will gladly work with him again for future events, and you would be smart to reach out to J&L Catering for your event.
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Daniel Sent on 08/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent and Professional

We hired J&L Catering for a wedding shower event, held at the Thayer House in Medway that included approximately 80 guests. We were pleased to learn that John and his team worked events there and was familiar with the property. When planning the meal for our guests, John provided some great dinner and dessert suggestions. We went with many of his recommendations and the meal he and his team prepared was excellent with healthy portions for everyone. The dinner also started at our scheduled time with no delays. Our guests were extremely happy with the food choices offered. During this entire process John was very professional, checked in with us often and made sure we and our guests would be happy. John is a joy to work with and I would recommend J&L Catering for your events.
Russ
Russ Sent on 10/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Catering on Short Notice

J&L came in after a late cancelation from the other caterer. Their food was terrific (really, pumpkin lasagne? Superb!), and I think they made us enjoy the event even more because they were always friendly, as if they were part of the family. I would go to them before anyone else if I need a great caterer!
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Pat F. Sent on 10/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal showers, baby showers

I can’t imagine using any other caterer than J & L Catering. The food is amazing, it tastes great and looks beautiful. The team is so easy to work with. They pay special attention to dietary issues.
I have used them on numerous occasions and could not have been happier.
Cody
Cody Sent on 08/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect caterer

We took our time looking for a caterer for our wedding. From the initial inquiry to the final execution, J+L Catering was absolutely the right decision. Jim, our coordinator, went above and beyond to make sure our special day was just that, special. J+L offers a delicious menu, quality rentals and impeccable service. We originally planned for 100 people and ended up with 22 (due to COVID) and J+L was more than accommodating and didn’t miss a beat. On the day of the wedding, everything was flawless. From the cocktail hour, to the reception and the clean-up, the J+L team was polite, respectful of space and professional. The food – we are still talking about it today – was very delicious. We opted for 5 different cocktail hors d'oeuvres and a three course mean (entrées of chicken, salmon, veg and kids). Everything was executed to perfection – temperatures were appropriate, and taste was flavorful. We will absolutely consider J+L for any additional catering needs in the future.
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Rebecca Sent on 12/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

J&L have catered two great parties for us

We’ve had a great experience with J&L catering two large family parties for us. The food is delicious and working with them has always been a pleasure. John has also helped us make determinations on the menu and his suggestions have been very helpful. I’m sure we will continue to call them for future events.
Tim
Tim Sent on 12/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best

J & L Catering catered our family clam bake, lobster, corn, watermelon, and more. All perfect! Great people, great service, awesome food. Thank you John and crew!
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Kara Sent on 12/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Daughters first birthday yummy catering!

John created a delicious lunch for my daughters 1st birthday. He was very responsive and thorough when it came to my order and her food allergies. Everyone enjoyed it and my husband and I really enjoyed the leftovers!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
Atent for Rent Atent for Rent Wedding Rentals

We work with J & L Catering on a number of their events. We have also bumped into them at some local festivals and enjoyed their delicious cooking! Their staff is very friendly and organized. It is always smooth sailing when we work with them. We definitely suggest checking them our for your next event!

J-Line Bridal J-Line Bridal Wedding Dresses

John catered the open house for our new store. The food was delicious, especially the mini desserts. The presentation looked neat and sophisticated. He is very friendly, creative and professional and I will contact him again for future events.

PartyGirl PartyGirl Wedding Bands

Amazing, caring, professional.

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J & L Catering frequently asked questions

At J & L Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
J & L Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
J & L Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At J & L Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At J & L Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
J & L Catering is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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