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Growing up with Italian grandparents, it was a ritual for "Nonnie" to ask, G'eat? Which translated means "Did you eat"?

Oh yes,...and eat we did! Manicotti, chicken soup with her hand-cut pasta squares, eggplant parmesan, lasgana, and occasionally spaghetti with crabs.

To show my appreciation, I once gave her a lasaga spatula for Christmas. No box or bow, just wrapped it "as-was". Everyone knew! I was ten years old.

Fifty years later, my vanity license plate on my sporty car reads "NO*ZITI"...yes, Mary Carrano would be proud of me...:-)

Today, I say, "Keep it Simple! It's not the Last Supper! Your guests will eat again!" That's where I come in with 30+ years of experience cooking for friends, old and new.

Wedding food? Hmmm....sounds unappetizing. I say let's feast on whatever moves us. Let's exchange ideas and craft a wedding menu as unique as you!

We look forward to hearing from you!


CHEERS!


Christopher Bracken

Chef-Owner

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Frequently asked questions

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

$125

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

$95

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$115

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

$50

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

Delivery
Set Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Tastings
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Culinary Concerts, Inc.

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User6506519 Sent on 07/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I can not say enough about how amazing Chris Bracken and his team are! Chris helped us come up with a beautiful menu that incorporated all the tastes we wanted and stuck to our budget! He came up with "grazing" stations that were mini buffets with different menus that got guests moving around our venue and created a great atmosphere. Every little detail was planned out to perfection (just how I like it) and not a single problem arose! The tables were laid out beautifully and every detail I asked them for was supplied to the fullest! I highly recommend you consider Chris and his team for your future catering event, you will not be disappointed! ~Jillian & Tullio
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User1629369 Sent on 05/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful food, served with style. Wonderful staff and very happy guests.
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Kelsey Sent on 08/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Chris, Ann, and all of Culinary Concerts made our wedding at the Eolia Mansion perfect. The food was delicious, prepared beautifully, and the service was spectacular. Culinary Concerts made everything come together and I never had to worry about a thing. I would highly recommended them to anyone and their event. Their professionalism before the wedding, during the planning, and throughout the entire night put my mind at ease and made our night perfect. Thank you!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Culinary Concerts, Inc. frequently asked questions

At Culinary Concerts, Inc., the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Culinary Concerts, Inc. includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Culinary Concerts, Inc. offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Culinary Concerts, Inc. offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Culinary Concerts, Inc., you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Culinary Concerts, Inc., the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Culinary Concerts, Inc. provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Culinary Concerts, Inc. offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Culinary Concerts, Inc. is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in value.
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