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Above & Beyond Catering

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Cheryl
Kat
Kelsey
Shaunee
Russell

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Above and Beyond is a Maine-style catering company based in Alfred, Maine. As the name suggests, Above and Beyond goes well over the call of being a catering company and helps in many other areas on your wedding day. Our servicing locations encompass all of Southern Maine outwards to Fryeburg and upwards to Pownal/New Gloucester.

Services Offered

Above and Beyond is a full-service catering company that boasts a Maine-style flair and also offers event coordination.

Cuisine

No matter what allergy a guest at your wedding may present, Above and Beyond will be able to accommodate it. Their cuisine options fit any style of wedding, as they offer serving styles, such as plated service, family style, buffet stations, and hors d'oeuvres/cocktail style. Just some cuisines that Above and Beyond specializes in are:

  • Seafood
  • Barbeque
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Lactose-free
  • Nut free

Other Services

Above and Beyond truly goes above and beyond in the services they offer. They can provide event coordination, floral design, full bar service, cakes/cupcakes, coordination of the officiant, DJ, photographer, and other vendor connections. This company also creates special relationships with vendors that are easy to work with to make the wedding day memorable for the couple.

What You'll Love About Above & Beyond Catering

They deliver an incredible experience with no detail spared. Their kindness and communication truly make a difference. Peruse the gallery to the beautiful tablescapes and delicious dishes on offer.

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FAQ

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

$65

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

$46

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$46

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$35

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

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

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
Italian
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of Above & Beyond Catering

Cheryl
Cheryl Sent on 08/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

"Above & Beyond" is the understatement of a lifetime! My husband Ben and I were married at the Maine Classic Car Museum in Arundel 8/23/2025. From the very first contact with Gina, I was confident we were in good hands. With my Type A personality, I opted out of hiring an actual wedding planner. Without one, I knew I was going to need someone who would be able to guide and support me throughout this 16-month planning process. I had a vision, and Gina made sure I was checking off all the right boxes to bring this vision to life. When the big day finally arrived, Gina and her team made all of our wedding dreams come true!

To better align with the overall vibe of the venue, we wanted to do a cocktail style reception for our 100 guests. We went heavy on the hors d’oeuvres with a mix of stationed and passed apps throughout the night. Our guests continue to reach out to us to tell us what an amazing time they had and to RAVE about all the delicious food and desserts!

The Gin Tin was the perfect addition to our wedding! Aside from the top notch service, it also served as an amazing backdrop in so many of the pictures we have seen. Gina's team cranked out our open bar seamlessly and the mix of having the bar plus passed drinks minimized the need for our guests to take precious time away from enjoying the night!

I cannot complete this review without a shout out to Angie, our so-very-sweet "stalker" for the evening! She made sure Ben and I were well fed and hydrated but did so in such a way that it was always welcomed. Such a small detail, but something that was greatly appreciated!

Almost a week later, and I am still crying tears of joy when I think about the best day of our lives. It was PERFECT and Gina and her team absolutely rocked it in every way possible! "Best ever" is frequently used as our family and friends talk about the food, the service, the Gin Tin, and our wedding!

If you are in search for a vendor that truly does go above and beyond in every way possible, I highly recommend Above & Beyond Catering. There's a sense of family & friendship with this amazing company and it is obvious they deeply care about the quality of food, service and all the details in between!
Kat
Kat Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful from start to finish

Gina and her team were absolutely incredible to work with, from start to finish. From the very first phone call, Gina was accommodating, kind, and excited to share in our joy. Subsequent phone calls showed exceptional attention to detail and careful record-keeping that kept the event running smoothly. Gina created a wonderful menu based on our favorite foods and helped create a bar set-up that suited our mostly-sober guests. Gina seriously went above and beyond to track down my husband’s favorite beer for the night!!! The pumpkin ravioli and brisket were phenomenal. We had a dessert “platter” of unending cookies, bars, and pies which wowed the guests. Every single one of her staff were friendly and kind throughout the entire process. I can’t recommend Above & Beyond enough!
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 05/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Shower at the Ridge

The Ridge hosted an incredible bridal shower for my sister a few weeks ago. The venue is gorgeous, the guests raved about it as well. The service was amazing and attentive. The food was delicious. The venue supplied vintage plates, linens, glasses etc. The venue needed very little decoration because of how beautiful the space is. Would highly recommend for any event!
Shaunee
Shaunee Sent on 04/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Effortless, Amazing, and Perfect!!!!!

I cannot thank Gina, and her amazing staff for helping Nils and I on our most special day! Gina literally went above and beyond to make sure everything was to perfection! Our family and friends had an incredible time! Everything was well thought out, and Gina and her team were so attentive to our guest! I cannot thank you enough for everything you all did!!! And did I forget to mention…..the food was absolutely delicious!!! Thank you😍 also, thank you for even cutting our cake for guest!! You’re all so great! Any future gatherings or parties I will for sure be calling you and recommending you!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Russell
Russell Sent on 09/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Really above and beyond!

BEYOND thankful for Above & Beyond Catering and Gina Sawtelle. We originally hired them in 2020 when COVID was raging and we weren't able to do tastings. We also were planning a cross country wedding so we weren't able to travel for tastings or meetings as our wedding got closer. Gina worked with us every step of the way and was so organized and communicative. Countless phone calls, zoom meetings and emails over the past 2 years ended up with a fantastic event. She helped us plan our menu, logistics and timing of meals during the cocktail hour and dinner. She also handled the bar as a part of our catering package. She was so flexible with dietary accommodations for allergies and vegans/vegetarians. Her staff was so friendly and professional and made sure we were always fed and had a drink throughout the night. Highly recommend! Thanks again Gina and team!
D
Dennis Sent on 08/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Recent and historical customer

Gina is a pleasure to work with, she is pleasant, thorough, thoughtful, comprehensive, professional, flexible, sensitive and a very good manager who produces a quality dining experience.
K
Katie Sent on 08/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The name speaks for itself! :)

Gina was amazing from our initial contact through out wedding day. She is so responsive, helpful, down to earth, professional and PATIENT! Her staff is excellent and the appetizers and meals were delicious! We got so many compliments about the food! We'd highly recommend Above & Beyond for your wedding or other events; the name speaks for itself :)
Karlie
Karlie Sent on 08/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Above and beyond is exactly what we got!! Gina’s staff is absolutely amazing. The experience, kindness and attention to detail shines through. What an incredible team of lovely people! The food was top notch and every moment of our wedding was stress free thanks to this team. We are so blessed and would highly recommend Above and Beyond Catering!!!
K
Karen Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

July Baby Shower

We just want to commend Gina of Above and Beyond Catering for our late July Baby Shower. The Sanford Country Club was a perfect venue, the food and drink great, and working with Gina to set up the whole party was very easy. I would recommend Gina and her staff 100%!
Gail
Gail Sent on 08/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

I didn’t use WeddingWire

Excellent service! FANTASTIC food! Everyone raved about the food! Very accommodating to our needs! Would definitely recommend them to everyone! Thank you
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They couldn't have picked a better name! We have had Above and Beyond caterer a number of events here at A BARN and they are always fabulous; beautiful presentation, excellent food, and great fun to work with.

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Above & Beyond Catering frequently asked questions

At Above & Beyond Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Above & Beyond Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Above & Beyond Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Above & Beyond Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Above & Beyond Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Italian
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Above & Beyond Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Above & Beyond Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Above & Beyond Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Above & Beyond Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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