McGrath Clambakes & Catering Reviews
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Susan S. Sent on 01/06/2024McGrath promised/ McGrath delivered
As mother of the bride, it was my job to help make wedding planning as easy on the bride as possible. And forging that plan from a thousand miles away was no easy task! The concern of finding vendors that would be the right fit was daunting. Discovering and securing McGrath Clambakes and Catering happened to be one of the best decisions we made!
Their menu options were plentiful and working with Melissa in the office was effortless. The office conveniently handles organizing the ‘packing lists’ for the vendors for tables, chairs and place settings to ensure all match the headcount. As time got closer to our event, there were many loose ends; however, there was no concern in the catering department.
The day was drizzly, but that didn’t hold back the crew from arriving promptly and setting up their bake. When the time was right, TR was ‘center of attention’ (second only to the bride) as he unveiled his masterpiece and explained it’s history and the process by which the ‘bake’ was systematically assembled and presented.
We thought we knew what to expect, but when the tarps were peeled back, our guests were enthralled, impressed and entertained!
We ALL were amazed with the presentation and explanation!
So. A sincere and heartfelt thank you TR and your ‘crew’! Apparently, a clam bake is both a science AND an art!
(Also. Our guests, weeks later, are still telling us it was the best lobster they’d ever had!)McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Thank you, Susan! We are delighted and grateful for your lovely review and photos! We wish you and the new couple a Happy New Year! -
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Kim F. Sent on 11/10/2023So awesome to work with!
My daughters wedding day was in our backyard and it was rainy and got muddy! The whole team still managed to be so professional and deliver a great meal for all of us. From beginning to end McGrath's was easy to work with, communicated well and served a great meal. I highly recommend.McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for taking the time to send a complimentary email! We wish you and your family a Happy Holiday! -
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N Coogan Sent on 11/10/2023Beyond Our Expectations!
We never thought we'd be able to afford a lobster bake for our daughter's wedding this September, but from the moment we met with Alexis we knew it would be possible. I can't say enough about the quality, quantity and presentation of the bake. Simply amazing!! All of the staff was professional and so helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend or use McGrath's again. If you are on the fence about considering a Lobster Bake, you will not be disappointed when you choose McGrath's! Just do it!McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Nancy,
Thank you so much for sharing! We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to know you enjoyed the night.
We wish you all the best!
Cheers,
Alexis -
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Katherine Sent on 12/16/2021
Lifesavers!
When our caterer had to cancel 10 days before our wedding, Alexis from McGrath Clambakes was our lifesaver. Not only was she super quick to get back to me when I was making panicked phone calls, she was so kind and understood my stress. McGraths was able to cater our 200 guest wedding within a weeks notice, and the food was really the star of the whole day. Chef TR & team and Alexis were able to pull off the most amazing beach clambake and our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was 3 months later. We couldn’t be more grateful! -
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Caitlin C. Sent on 01/03/2022Amazing authentic experience
I hired the team at McGraths to cater our wedding after my brother had a great experience with them a few years earlier. Their reputation is so great I did not even bother to look elsewhere. We did a traditional clambake, raw bar, passed apps, and passed chocolate chip cookies and milk shooters. All the food was amazing in taste and presentation! McGraths facilitated a stress free COVID reschedule with no added fees and also managed all the chair, table etc. rentals so we didn't have to separately coordinate that. We had a super helpful meeting with Alexis (one of their senior event coordinators) on site at our venue a few weeks in advance to run through final menu choices, logistics etc. During that meeting I felt like she had crucial suggestions outside catering based on her experience with the venue such as bringing in bistro lighting. The day of the wedding the McGraths team was so kind and accommodating to our guests including bringing full buffet plates and cracking lobsters for elderly and handicapped guests, patching up a bloody dance floor injury and keeping our dog hydrated and treated. They even packaged up leftover lobsters etc. and sent them home with our families after the party so nothing would be wasted. I can't say enough good things about Alexis and the McGraths team. I would recommend them to anyone. -
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Liza T. Sent on 06/25/2021Exceptional service, communication, and flexibility. An authentic New England experience.
You can't go wrong with McGrath. This is the second time we've used them and they are fantastic in every way: accommodating, communicative, and friendly. Not only do they know lobster and seafood, they also go out of their way to make your experience memorable. -
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Emily Sent on 07/09/2021
Best wedding caterer ever!
McGrath's made our wedding more perfect than we dreamed of! Alexis was so helpful and communicative as COVID restrictions were constantly changing. Day of, the whole team was indispensable and went above and beyond to help the day come together. The catering staff were so kind and professional. And the food itself was phenomenal! So many guests commented that it was the best wedding food they've ever had, and personally I wish I could have that meal all over again! We would highly recommend choosing McGrath's for your catering needs. -
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Olivia N. Sent on 10/03/2019Fantastic staff and delicious food
McGrath's was such a pleasure to work with! Everything from choosing the menu, tweaking it to how we wanted, the staff the day of, and our coordinator were so fantastic and the process was stress-free. The food was delicious and our guests couldn't stop raving about their meal! The poached pear and walnut salad with goat cheese was a hit. I would absolutely recommend McGrath's to anyone in RI or the surrounding areas as their caterer!McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Olivia,
It was such an honor to be a part of your big day with Eric! Thank you for your kind words.
Cheers,
Gillian -
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Diana E. Sent on 10/17/2020Amazing team to work with!
We decided on an intimate family dinner for our wedding and the McGrath team helped execute an amazing event from start to finish. They were full service from helping us figure out what tables where best to use in our space to brining everything on site (including heaters!) and helping with a back up rain plan. During the event we had incredible service and the food was amazing! I really loved working with this team!!McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Good morning Diana! Thank you so much for taking time to send along these kind words. It was such a pleasure to work with you and your family. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the night. We wish you all the best. Stay well and congratulations! -
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Nicolas D. Sent on 12/27/2021Couldn't be happier!
Alexis and the McGrath team did an unbelievable job of coordinating our wedding through over two years of planning, date changes, menu changes, etc. They went above and beyond the day of the event, made the whole day happen. The food was amazing and cost was super reasonable. Thank You! -
Jennifer E. Sent on 08/27/2020
Awesome experience
McGraths was so easy to work with while planning our wedding. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was. No one went home hungry. We were not able to have a bar due to COVID-19 guidelines but McGraths had servers that made sure every guest was taken care of. We would recommend them for any wedding or special event!!McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be apart of your special day. We're thrilled to hear that everyone had a great time. We wish you and Dan all the best - stay well! Cheers,
Alexis Radkovich & Melissa McGrath -
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Jennie Sent on 07/15/2015We received so many compliments on both the food and service - McGrath was outstanding in both areas. Recommended highly! They helped make our New England wedding just that much more amazing. -
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Cori M. Sent on 11/11/2019Perfection from start to finish.
Alexis and the team were fantastic during the pre-planning, on-site, and final execution. Could NOT have imagined my day without them. The food was so delicious and we are still getting compliments on how great everything was! Thank you McGrath's!McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Thank you so much Cori! It was a pleasure to help you along this journey. We with you both all the best. Enjoy the holiday season!
~Alexis
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