Look no further when searching for a caterer, Coastal Gourmet is hands down one of the best wedding decision you can make. Let me start by saying that we got married 08.14.22 at Saltwater Farm Vineyard in Stonington CT. When you book Saltwater you have the choice of working with one of three caterers. We met with all of them and were immediately drawn to Coastal - more importantly to Jenna. From the moment with met with Jenna she made us feel immediately comfortable and we felt confident we were in the right hands. Jenna is VERY detailed, she asked us questions we hadn’t thought of, gave us options we didn’t think were possible, and talked us through everything – seriously EVERYTHING – we could possibly need. We got engaged in 2020 and had a long engagement. She kept in contact with us periodically, checked in when big decisions needed to be made, and was ALWAYS available with any question we had. When our wedding weekend finally came and we had our rehearsal, our decision to book with Jenna and Costal was even more apparent when we got a glimpse of how Jenna would conduct the day and control the flow – she made it look effortless while being incredibly efficient. On our wedding day I cannot stress how impressed we were. Jenna had the decorations for our venue set-up with pristine accuracy, we had very detailed décor and she somehow made it even more beautiful than we could have imagined. Every single server, bartender, attendant, chef, and employee we met was friendly, helpful, and always appeared to be one step ahead. Jenna and the Coastal team were a huge part of what made our day magic and we wouldn’t have had the happiest day of our lives without them. Thank you so much Jenna. Thank you so much Coastal. We will forever love you!

We are incredibly happy that we chose Coastal Gourmet as our caterer at Branford House, and we absolutely could not have pulled off our wedding without Jenna as our day-of coordinator!

Planning a wedding comes with so many different and intimidating choices. Early on, it felt like there were a million decisions to make, but Jenna stepped in and expertly wrangled all those moving parts together. She was extremely responsive throughout the planning process, helping us navigate all the options and turn our ideas into a plan that set the stage for a truly great wedding day. Jenna was both flexible in accommodating our ideas, while also sharing her experience and recommendations to guide us on decisions where we would have been otherwise lost. And even when we hit her with a few inevitable last-minute changes, she made it all work with ease!

On the catering side, Coastal Gourmet completely delivered. The food was absolutely delicious (definitely recommend trying the short rib and stuffed sole), and the service from the entire staff was excellent. They were attentive, professional, and made sure all our guests were well taken care of throughout the night.

But what really made the experience so perfect was Jenna's execution on the day itself. She took total charge of the vendor logistics while running point on everything from the big moments to the little details, organizing the ceremony rehearsal right down to queuing up our grand entrances.

We also loved our bridal attendant Barbara, who made sure we received drinks and were fed when we needed a break post-ceremony. She also boxed everything up at the end of the night, for an easy, quick clean up!

Managing the biggest party we will ever throw could have been incredibly stressful, but Jenna and the Coastal Gourmet team helped take the weight off our shoulders. Because we knew she had every detail covered, we were able to just let go, focus on ourselves, and actually enjoy the moment.

If you want fantastic food and an expert day-of coordinator, we highly recommend booking Coastal Gourmet and working with Jenna!

We cannot recommend Coastal Gourmet highly enough! From the very beginning, they were incredibly flexible and so willing to work with us to bring our exact vision to life. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, and their team went above and beyond to make sure everything felt personal and seamless.
Somehow, the food was even more delicious on our wedding day than it was at the tasting (which we didn’t think was possible!).
Our wedding planner and her amazing team were attentive, kind, and always one step ahead, making sure everything flowed perfectly. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience—Coastal Gourmet exceeded every expectation and made our day unforgettable.

We had a great time working with Jenna and the Coastal Gourmet team. They were attentive, had amazing service, and great food (not easy at weddings!). Thank you!

We couldn't have asked for a better caterer and coordinator than Coastal Gourmet and Jenna. From day one, Jenna was organized, attentive, and went above and beyond to cover every detail, making the planning process smooth and stress-free.

On the wedding day, her coordination was flawless—everything ran seamlessly behind the scenes, allowing us to fully enjoy the moment. Her warmth and genuine care made it feel like she was celebrating with us, not just managing the event. The entire Coastal team was outstanding, from the stunning setup to the top-notch food and drink service. Our guests are still raving about how delicious everything was- the mini lobster rolls and hot chicken sliders were some of the fan favorites! We are so grateful for everything Jenna and the entire Coastal team did to make our day perfect and would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.

Jenna & her team were so professional and organized in pulling off such a beautiful wedding for us. The service and attention to detail was far beyond expectations and, while we were super impressed, our families and our guests had many great things to say as well! We could not have made a better choice working with Jenna & her team to manage our day. We’re forever grateful for her! She did a fantastic job working around our budget, our menu, and coordinating vendors to make our day perfect for us. If you are considering choosing Coastal Gourmet for your wedding or event, you can’t go wrong with them!

We had an incredible wedding at the Branford House and a huge reason for that was because of Jenna and everyone at Coastal Gourmet. From our initial intro call (which was way more detail oriented than any other catering company I spoke to) to our tasting and meetings leading up to the big day, I was so confident in Jenna’s ability to execute our vision as we imagined. All of her suggestions and recommendations in terms of our menu, rentals, and timeline were so spot on – I think she knew what I wanted before I even did! She was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process and someone I was so glad to have in our corner.

The week leading up to our wedding, the forecast was predicting rain and very cold weather for June, and Jenna made sure (before we even asked) that there were multiple options for rain plans, she had already reached out to someone for heaters for our tent, etc. We were luckily able to wait until close to the ceremony to make the call to have it outside, and Jenna had everything ready to go – I didn’t have to worry about anything. After the ceremony (which went perfectly) she had cocktails waiting for us and even bustled my complicated dress.

We also had an amazing bridal attendant, Britt, who made sure we were well fed and had a drink in our hand the whole night (she was even ducking in and out of the dance floor to get us cocktails!) We received so many compliments on the food and service for the night – the timeline was executed flawlessly. If you are looking for great food, fantastic service, and an amazing team that goes above + beyond for your wedding, I highly recommend Coastal Gourmet!

Coastal Gourmet gave us the wedding of our dreams. Everything was the highest quality and the venue looked stunning.
Jenna was absolutely amazing starting with our first phone call. I had a lot of questions and changes in the beginning of this wedding planning process, and she was helpful and responsive each time. At our tasting, she helped me put my ideas together and helped me decide on the color scheme and decor. As the wedding got closer, she kept in contact and never made me feel silly for my questions. Then the wedding came, and she just made all our visions and dreams come to life. She made sure everything was in its place, and looked stunning. She kept the day running smoothly and on time. I could not have gotten through it without her!

The event staff was great! Everyone was so kind and helpful. We had a few elderly guests that needed some accommodations, and the staff handled it smoothly. There was never a line at the bar and there was always someone nearby during cocktail hour with a tray of food. Everyone worked together great to make it a cohesive feel.

The food was spectacular. Everyone was raving about how good their meals were. The cocktail hour snacks were a big hit as well. Everything tasted and looked amazing.

Coastal Gourmet is a big reason why I will remember our wedding day as absolutely stunning and perfect.

Coastal Gourmet helped our wedding to be everything we dreamed of and more. From the intro call with Jenna to the day of with Dee, every interaction was pleasant and helpful. Jenna worked with us through the whole planning process, helping us figure out our menu, timeline, linens, and rentals. She was a fountain of knowledge and shared advice for every question we had.
The food from the hors d'oeuvres to the dessert was absolutely delicious. There were so many options available when creating our menu, and our guests raved about every single choice. The bar was well staffed and kept our guests happy, and the multiple entree options (and extra consideration for our vegans) catered to everyone's tastes.
The event staff was courteous, professional, and helpful the entire night, and we would be remiss to not give a gold star to Dee, the day of coordinator. Dee was excellent, amazing, every positive adjective you could think of. From the day we met her to after the wedding, she was so supportive, upbeat, and hardworking. She checked in constantly with us, was receptive to every need, and did everything to make the day as perfect as it was. She even escorted an engagement photographer and couple out of the garden so we could begin the ceremony! The whole time, we weren't aware of any issues, and she made sure that all of our decor was displayed and all our vendors had what they needed. She was exactly the energy we needed around us.
Thank you for everything Coastal Gourmet!

We used coastal gourmet for our wedding a few weeks ago and we could not have been happier! Jenna was so easy to work with, very responsive and organized, she really helped bring our vision to life. Wedding planning is stressful but Jenna makes it way easier. I was worried about the weather leading up to the wedding, but she had a rain plan all set and it worked out perfectly. Day of the wedding I didn’t have to worry about a thing, she and coastal gourmet took care of everything! We had so many compliments on how delicious the food was and how big the portions were. Can’t forget our bridal attendant Britt, she was great, we never had to ask for anything. We had the best day and were so thankful we chose Jenna and coastal gourmet!