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We are a full service caterer with over twenty years experience in the Philadelphia region. Over the past two decades we have catered events at The Morris Arboretum, Clivden Mansion, The Betsy Ross House, The Curtis Arboretum, The Brossman Center as well as many private schools and homes. Our philosophy is to customize our abilities with your ideas. Together we can make your vision come true. Together we will craft menu to fit your specific needs.

Regardless of your budget, Catering by Bruno’s takes pride in offering fresh and innovative foods and a personal brand of service that will make both your planning and your special day worry-free and enjoyable. We offer free tastings at Ristorante Toscano in Lansdale to help you decide on the perfect combinations of food, from beverages to desserts. Catering by Bruno’s also offers the services of a wedding coordinator who can guide you in selecting linens, centerpieces, lighting, and the many other elements of such a special occasion. Many brides have found that the coordinator has been able to offer suggestions and less costly alternatives in order to fulfill their visions of their special day. From your initial meeting with the Catering at Bruno’s staff to the day itself, they will work with you and guide you in making decisions as necessary and will carefully and fully explain all costs. Our wait staff that will be present for your event is experienced, professional, and eager to ensure that everything goes smoothly so that you can enjoy your event as much as your guests do.

Catering by Bruno’s is one of the approved caterers for the Morris Arboretum, Karinwood, the Rodale Institute, and Cancer Support of Philadelphia. We also provide catering at other venues, including the Pearl S. Buck House, that do not have kitchens on premise.

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Reviews of Catering by Bruno's

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Amy B. Sent on 05/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food, even better service

We planned our wedding for over 2 years, and catering was one of the first things we started planning. At our first tasting with Catering by Bruno's, we knew that was what we wanted – partially because the food was amazing, but mostly because we could tell Joe and John were great people by how they treated us. I could not be happier with how everything turned out. We got many compliments from our guests on both the food and service. Joe and John both reassured us along the way, which was especially helpful because a majority of our planning was during covid. When I dropped my cake the day before our wedding, I called the restaurant to ask if they could bring extra icing to fix it. They handled everything in stride and made sure we were happy. We HIGHLY recommend them and have been raving about them to our friends and family throughout our whole planning process.
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Amanda Sent on 05/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We were married at Morris Arboretum and working with Catering by Bruno made our wedding day seem effortless. Both John and Joe were incredibly responsive and up front about all costs associated with the catering. I was able to text Joe pictures of the set up of our centerpieces and other details and he knocked it out of the park. When I entered the tent where our reception was set up, everything looked better than I had pictured in my head and I give Catering by Brunos the credit. I would highly recommend choosing them as your caterer for your wedding. With all of the logistics and small details, they are capable of taking the stress off of the couple.
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Courtney Sent on 10/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
John was amazing to work with!! He made us feel like family and was extremely willing to work within our tight budget. He blew our family away at the tasting with all his excellent food. From our first meetings at the restaurant to the "big day," he made sure that our experience was painless and even fun. Our venue didn't even have running water or a kitchen and John was able to suggest the food and tools that could make it happen! Simply put: the food was great, the service was great, and our experience couldn't have been better. rnAfter our wedding we received numerous compliments about our food and the professional staff, and we'll be recommending them to anyone who will listen! Our wedding was the best day of our lives, and their company was a big part of the success.

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Courtney Sent on 10/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
John was amazing to work with!! He made us feel like family and was extremely willing to work within our tight budget. He blew our family away at the tasting with all his excellent food. From our first meetings at the restaurant to the \"big day,\" he made sure that our experience was painless and even fun. Our venue didn\'t even have running water or a kitchen and John was able to suggest the food and tools that could make it happen! Simply put: the food was great, the service was great, and our experience couldn\'t have been better. \r\nAfter our wedding we received numerous compliments about our food and the professional staff, and we\'ll be recommending them to anyone who will listen! Our wedding was the best day of our lives, and their company was a big part of the success.
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Kelsey Sent on 12/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was an absolute wonderful day! It was perfect from the servers to all the food! The food was outstanding, especially the appetizer! Would absolutely use them again!
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Michelle Sent on 11/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have been happier with our experience working with Catering by Bruno for my daughter's wedding. John was a joy to work with from the start; fun and very accommodating. His prices are reasonable and he worked closely with us to have the best possible outcome within our budget. I have received numerous compliments regarding the food served at the wedding. The pear & prosciutto appetizer is an absolute must.
In addition, Carmella and her staff could not have been more professional the day of the wedding. Service was ready and waiting even as guests arrived early. Dinner service for 230 people is not easy, in particular at a location like the beautiful Pearl S. Buck Estate which has no kitchen facilities for the tent. Yet, all of the guests were served very efficiently and as the mother-of-the bride I was able to relax and have a wonderful time without worrying that my guests were being taken care of. (As a side note, definitely make room for the butternut squash on your menu!). There was never a line at the bar, and the bartenders were friendly and efficient.
All in all we had a great experience and would highly recommend Catering by Bruno's.
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User1926015 Sent on 11/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have been happier with our experience working with Catering by Bruno for my daughter's wedding. John was a joy to work with from the start; fun and very accommodating. His prices are reasonable and he worked closely with us to have the best possible outcome within our budget. I have received numerous compliments regarding the food served at the wedding. The pear & prosciutto appetizer is an absolute must.
In addition, Carmella and her staff could not have been more professional the day of the wedding. Service was ready and waiting even as guests arrived early. Dinner service for 230 people is not easy, in particular at a location like the beautiful Pearl S. Buck Estate which has no kitchen facilities for the tent. Yet, all of the guests were served very efficiently and as the mother-of-the bride I was able to relax and have a wonderful time without worrying that my guests were being taken care of. (As a side note, definitely make room for the butternut squash on your menu!). There was never a line at the bar, and the bartenders were friendly and efficient.
All in all we had a great experience and would highly recommend Catering by Bruno's.
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Mike Sent on 11/14/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My wife and I were so happy to have had Catering by Bruno's play such an important role in our big day. Besides needing the food to taste great, we needed a caterer that could work with us within our budget (around $70 per person not including alcohol) and to feel comfortable with and confident in the people we choose to work with. John and everyone at Catering by Bruno's delivered on all three of those must haves and we are beyond happy with our decision to have them play such a big part in our day.

The food is great but don't just take my word for it, go try it for yourself at their restaurant. John helped us put together a menu we loved and of food we wanted to eat. Throughout the process, he helped keep us "on schedule" with decisions as they needed to be made. There was also a great balance between always being available yet not on top of each other unnecessarily.

One thing that meant a lot to my wife, myself, and our families is that John is people focused, honest, and that the process was transparent. We understood every charge and why it was there. I think the best compliment i can give to them is that they could be charging $10-$20 more per person for their food and their services and it would still be a great value. We have had family go back to their restaurant for dinner after the wedding and would have already ourselves if we didn't live in DC.

BTW, a must try appetizer is their grilled pear with prosciutto, and Gorgonzola.

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User1661877 Sent on 06/08/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We loved working with Catering by Bruno's! From the first time we visited their restaurant, we felt like family members. John and Carl and the whole staff were fantastic!! During the planning phases, Carl and John really helped us customize the menu, and they were extremely flexible and willing to work with us. The food at our wedding was great, and it was a pleasure to work with the whole team prior to and the day of the wedding. Carmella, the coordinator, helped us come up with ideas we wouldn't have thought of ourselves - little extra touches to really make the venue a little more special. Because of everyone's help and the high quality of this group, our stress level stayed low leading up to and the day of our wedding. The value was fantastic - we feel we got a LOT more than the prices reflect.
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Melissa Sent on 07/08/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Catering by Bruno’s helped us from the very beginning of our wedding planning! Carl did much much much more than the usual caterer does. He was so involved in our wedding planning that I would consider him more of a “wedding coordinator” than just a caterer. Carl and his staff allowed us to have two initial tastings of all the food that was going to be on our wedding menu. We were very continent after trying all of the food, but Carl offered that we come back as many more times as necessary if we felt the need. He met with me many times on location at the Arboretum to go over planning, decorations, set up, and table arrangements just one week before the wedding. The night before the wedding, Carl even made himself available to help us go through a rehearsal of the ceremony. He was wonderful! And, to top it all off, the food was wonderful and not one guest complained that they were hungry or unsatisfied with their meals. Everything was perfect- we couldn’t have done it without him.
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Catering by Bruno's frequently asked questions

Catering by Bruno's offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
At Catering by Bruno's, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Spanish
At Catering by Bruno's, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Catering by Bruno's is recommended by 83% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.3 in average response time, 4.3 in flexibility, 4.1 in professionalism, 4.1 in value and 4 in quality of service.

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