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Who We Are:

In the beginning of 2022, Chef Deven Bora started Early Bird Catering. He felt Vermont was calling for a fresh and new business to help fill the gaps in the local food and event service scene. Starting off as a part time venture, Chef Deven worked full time at a brewery while also scheduling pop-up events and private dinners on his off days. Early Bird Catering took off surprisingly quick, and Deven found himself needing to devote his full attention to the business. The team started off sharing kitchen spaces with other Chefs, realizing quickly that having their own space was necessary for the growing business. Finding a brick and mortar was no easy task, with the market in flux and very few options to choose from, EBC couldn't move forward with the plans they had originally set for themselves. The blessing for this team was finding the Colchester, Vermont location which just so happens to be a few blocks away from Chef Deven's childhood home. After almost a year of catering contracted events, weddings, business parties, and other types of get-togethers, the team was happy to finally have a place to call their own. To take advantage of their new catering space Early Bird Catering decided to add to their services and offer delivery, take out and grab and go options. Since March of 2023 the grab and go options have been postponed as Early Bird Caterings schedule has filled up with events. The relationships Early Bird Catering has made with other Vendors and their clients is extemely important to the whole team. They pride themselves on their professionalism, quick response time, quality of ingredients, and helping to support Vermont's local farms. The customers and the clients are truly what drive the Early Bird Catering team to have the standards that they find to be so important. The future for Early Bird Catering is very bright, and we hope to leave an imprint that lasts for decades! We hope you consider us to be by your side at your next important event!

Services Offered

Early Bird Catering is a full-service caterer providing custom menus, delivery, setup, cleanup, and servers. After a consultation to discuss your vision and needs, we will design the perfect menu for your special celebration! We can cater to any event, including breakfast, brunch, buffets, or plated dinner service with multiple courses. We also offer a wide selection of hors d'oeuvres, small plate options and delicious desserts!

Cuisine

The Head Chefs and expert team at Early Bird Catering can prepare a menu to suit any taste! The Head Chef will work directly with you to design your menu, whether you prefer classic American or BBQ, or more unique cuisines like Chinese, Italian, French, Mediterranean, or Middle Eastern. We aim to impress your guests by creatively reinventing timeless, classic dishes! When we focus on an Ethnic Cuisine, we take the time and use preciseness to execute the recipe properly. To suit the diverse needs of your gathering, we can accommodate various dietary restrictions, such as Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, and Vegetarian!

Frequently asked questions

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

$50

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

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

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

$25

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Tables
Linens

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
French
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
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?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Early Bird Catering

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Early Bird Catering is highly praised for their outstanding food, professional service, and flexibility by multiple reviewers who were extremely satisfied with their wedding experiences. The staff, led by Chef Deven and Emilee, went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and unforgettable event, even in the face of unexpected challenges like a power outage. Guests raved about the delicious dishes, including the mushroom gnocchi and ribs, and the attentive service provided by the accommodating banquet servers. Reasonable pricing, efficient setup, and efficient cleanup further contributed to the glowing recommendations for Early Bird Catering for weddings and other events.

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Early Bird Catering is highly praised for their outstanding food, professional service, and flexibility by multiple reviewers who were extremely satisfied with their wedding experiences. The staff, led by Chef Deven and Emilee, went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and unforgettable event, even in the face of unexpected challenges like a power outage. Guests raved about the delicious dishes, including the mushroom gnocchi and ribs, and the attentive service provided by the accommodating banquet servers. Reasonable pricing, efficient setup, and efficient cleanup further contributed to the glowing recommendations for Early Bird Catering for weddings and other events.

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Laura P. Sent on 08/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Food, Incredible Team

Deven and his team at Early Bird were incredible to work with and helped make our wedding day perfect!!! Deven was super accommodating and his team beyond helpful when we had a last minute hitch the week of our wedding (unrelated to them in any way!) and went above and beyond the day of to make sure everything was taken care of. When we weren't left enough plates for the cake, Deven sourced some despite it not being his problem, and he took care of cutting everything for us so guests could enjoy. Not to mention his food is PHENOMENAL!!! We were being told all night, and during the week after, how incredible the food was at our wedding and it's all thanks to Deven and Early Bird. We honestly lamented that our guests enjoyed everything so much--especially the ribs and gnocchi we ordered--that we didn't get many leftovers! I absolutely recommend Early Bird, you won't be disappointed and thank you Deven for making everything so wonderful!!!
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Phoebe D. Sent on 08/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic catering for our wedding!

My wife and I chose Early Bird Catering for our wedding dinner, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision! The food was outstanding, and our guests were thoroughly impressed. The entire team was charming, helpful, and incredibly professional. Communication was smooth and clear throughout the planning process, which made everything easier.

On the day of the wedding, we faced a huge storm that knocked out power at the venue. Despite this, the catering team didn’t miss a beat—they even washed dishes in the dark with headlamps! Their ability to keep things running seamlessly under such challenging conditions was truly impressive. The atmosphere remained upbeat and positive, thanks in no small part to the friendly and accommodating banquet servers. And all the food—especially the mushroom gnocchi—was a hit with everyone! Early Bird Catering truly made our special day unforgettable.
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Tyler T. Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Service

Fantastic food! Very professional, very flexible!
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Team

Emilee Willard
Emilee Willard
Manager/Event Coordinator
Deven  Bora
Deven Bora
Owner/Head Chef

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Early Bird Catering frequently asked questions

At Early Bird Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Tables
  • Linens
The bar service starting price at Early Bird Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
Early Bird Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Early Bird Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Early Bird Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • French
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Early Bird Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Early Bird Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Early Bird Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Early Bird Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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