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About

Emily's Catering Group is a full-service catering and event planning company based in Bristol, Connecticut, and services the surrounding Connecticut areas. The creative team and gourmet chefs work individually with you to create a customized menu that matches your preferences and tastes. They will even design distinctive party themes with visually stunning presentations to match your wedding style and individuality. Emily's Catering Group specializes in creating delectable, flavorful cuisine using the highest quality of fresh and seasonal ingredients. The event production team plans custom invitations, wedding cakes, décor, entertainment, and everything in between. The personalized care at Emily's Catering Group is unmatched, and the decadent cuisine will exceed expectations.

Services Offered

Emily's Catering Group offers a range of services to provide an exceptional dining experience for you on your special day:

  • Bar service
  • Bartenders
  • Servers
  • Cake
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Delivery
  • Tastings

Cuisine

Emily's Catering Group uses the freshest, highest-quality seasonal ingredients to create beautifully crafted plated meals, buffets, hors d'oeuvres, and more. They cater to dietary needs and restrictions, including options for gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, no pork, organic, vegetarian, and vegan diets.

What You'll Love About Emily's Catering Group

In addition to crafting a fine dining experience, Emily's Catering Group can prepare various international cuisines for your special day. They specialize in American, Caribbean, French, Indian, and Italian foods. Connect with the team today to begin planning the dinner party of your dreams!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$142

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

$136

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$137

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

$81

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

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

House Beer
House Wine
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
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
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?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Emily's Catering Group

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Emily's Catering Group has garnered exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for their wedding catering services. They are lauded for their extraordinary food, with guests highlighting the deliciousness and presentation of each dish. The attentive and warm service provided by the staff also receives high acclaim, with mentions of anticipating needs and ensuring a seamless event. Reviewers appreciate the professionalism, care, and effort put into every detail, making for a truly unforgettable and magical wedding experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking excellent food, exceptional service, and a stress-free planning process for their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Emily's Catering Group has garnered exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for their wedding catering services. They are lauded for their extraordinary food, with guests highlighting the deliciousness and presentation of each dish. The attentive and warm service provided by the staff also receives high acclaim, with mentions of anticipating needs and ensuring a seamless event. Reviewers appreciate the professionalism, care, and effort put into every detail, making for a truly unforgettable and magical wedding experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking excellent food, exceptional service, and a stress-free planning process for their special day.

Darby
Darby Sent on 07/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Catering from Start to Finish!

We couldn’t be happier with the food and service provided by Emily's Catering at our wedding. Every single dish was delicious, from the passed appetizers to the main courses to the strawberry shortcake for dessert. So many of our guests have told us how much they loved the meal, and it was truly one of the highlights of the day.

The team was also a dream to work with throughout the entire planning process. They were professional, responsive, and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. It is clear how much care and effort went into every detail. We are so grateful for everything they did to help make our day so special. Highly recommend booking Emily's Catering for your wedding!
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Amanda Sent on 03/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect partner for our wedding

From the very beginning of our planning process, Rick and the Emily’s team exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding. Planning a wedding comes with so many moving parts, but their professionalism, attention to detail, creative ideas and genuine care made the entire process feel effortless.

The food was nothing short of extraordinary. Every course was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious—elevated, elegant, and memorable. Guests are still talking about the meal and how it was one of the best wedding dinners they have ever experienced. The quality of the ingredients, the thoughtful preparation and the creativity in the menu truly set them apart.

What impressed us just as much as the food was the service. The staff was attentive, polished, and incredibly warm. They anticipated needs before anyone even had to ask and made sure every guest felt well taken care of. Throughout the evening they moved seamlessly behind the scenes, ensuring everything ran smoothly while allowing us to simply enjoy the celebration.

They truly went above and beyond to create a wedding experience that felt far beyond anything we had imagined. Their commitment to excellence was evident in every detail—from the planning stages all the way through the final moments of the night.

If you are looking for a catering team that delivers not only incredible food but also exceptional service and a truly unforgettable experience, we cannot recommend them highly enough. They helped create a wedding day that was elegant, seamless, and absolutely magical.

Al & Liz Vagnini
Geralyn
Geralyn Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and Delicious

The venue my daughter selected for her wedding listed Emily's Catering Group as a preferred vendor. From the initial inquiry request, it became clear that Emily's Catering Group is responsive, professional, and thorough. Rick answered our request for information immediately and we were able to schedule a tasting at their showroom where we met Rick and Cheryl, tasted salad, entree, and dessert options, and received a comprehensive list of menu options and a transparent pricing estimate. Cheryl was terrific in the months leading up to the wedding checking in, answering any questions we had, and ensuring that they were well prepared for the big day. She is so friendly and knowledgeable and put us all at ease. They were in contact with our venue directly to coordinate all of the details and, on the day of the wedding, we did not have to think or worry about anything--all the details were executed perfectly. From a water, iced tea, and popcorn welcome table station before the ceremony to a full array of stationary charcuterie and passed appetizers during the cocktail hour, followed by a full sit down dinner with salad, bread, and choice entrees, and finally a ceremonial wedding cake and mini dessert table spread, all of the food was fantastic--presentation was great and all tasted delicious. The day of staff was professional and service was excellent. We are grateful to everyone at Emily's Catering Group for helping to make my daughter and son-in-law's wedding so special and memorable.
Brandon&Kathleen
Brandon&Kathleen Sent on 05/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible - Don't hesitate, book with Emily's!

Emily's Catering was absolutely fantastic. From the very start, Rick (the owner) worked with us on developing a menu that was elegant and fit our wedding while being within budget. He took his time with us to get the menu right - and when we went in for the tasting, it was INCREDIBLE! He said to us "I don't want your food to be good - it needs to be great" and they delivered on that promise. Cheryl was wonderful in helping us manage all of our catering details leading up to the wedding. During our wedding, the staff was professional, efficient, and friendly. Every person there from Emily's catering kept an eye on us as the bride and groom to make sure we had what we needed while not being overbearing - it's a fine line to balance, and they did it with ease. On top of that, our guests all raved about the quality of the food from start to finish, including the thoughtfulness of refreshments ahead of the ceremony til the incredible dessert spread. Don't question using Emily's Catering - you are in the best hands with them!
Robbin
Robbin Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars just isn't enough.

I cannot rave enough about my experience with Emily's catering. From customizing the menu to match our citrus bridal shower theme, to flexibility in moving our date to giving us plenty of time to finalize the count, they were super-easy to work with. And oh my -- the food was beyond delicious! We were primarily an Italian crowd with extremely high standards and the flavors blew us away. Five stars just isn't enough.
Megan
Megan Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

PHENOMENAL!!! Best choice we made for our wedding

Emily's catering group was by far the best choice we made for our wedding!! Our guests have not stopped raving about how amazing the food was from the appetizers to the main course and desserts.

The appetizers were phenomenal! The variety of options allowed us to have something for everyone. Each appetizer was better than the next. The grazing table full of delicious foods was beautiful. There wasn't one thing we didn't love! Every guest had their plates full with the different stations that were available. Also, we are not cake lovers and the cake they provided was unbelievable.

Emily's catering was so accommodating to different needs in our case having gluten free options.Cheryl was so helpful and timely, answering every question we had so quickly. The planning team made our wedding process so easy and seamless. Their team the day of the wedding was fantastic as well! They checked on us after the wedding making sure everything was going well.

Overall, Emily's catering far exceeded our expectations! We cannot thank them enough for making our wedding day perfect!
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Dolores Sent on 08/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence in all areas!

So thankful we chose Emily's Catering Group to cater my daughter's wedding. I knew as soon as I spoke with Rick that he had the experience we needed as we turned our backyard into the event venue. Rick worked with us to create an incredible menu that fit within our small budget and his staff handled everything so that we did not need to think about any of the details during the reception. Additionally, I want to shout out to Marcy and her team for enduring the torrential rain that flowed for most of our event. When the downpour moved our outdoor ceremony to the covered porch, Marcy and her team quickly adjusted and managed to safely deliver the passed apps to guests finding shelter in both the tent and the porch. The plated salad and entree, along with the family-style sides, were all delicious! We are grateful for the staff's flexibility, creativity and professionalism, - they did all the thinking, so we could just be in the moment. Highly recommend!
Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 12/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Another great recommendation from Plan-It Vicki (Vicki Ross)

Emily's met all of our expectations and our family and friends couldn't stop talking about how great the food was
L
Lauren Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

HIRE THEM immediately, outstanding food AND service

I can't say enough great things about Emily's Catering! ***HIRE THEM immediately for your next event!***

I was recently married in August in Derby, Connecticut and utilized Emily's for our catering service. I can confidently say Rick and the entire Emily's Catering team made our wedding day so incredibly special. From the beginning, Rick and Cheryl went above and beyond. During the planning process, Emily's instantly wowed us with their thoughtfulness and expertise in the space. (The tasting was especially fantastic!!) Rick presented us a dynamic menu, one that we knew would impress and satisfy our guests. From delicious passed hors d'oeuvres to pre-ceremony popcorn, unbelievably beautiful plated dinners cooked to perfection and an array of yummy bite-sized desserts, each detail was executed with precision and an immense amount of care. Our guests are STILL talking about the food, especially our wedding cake :) The service and the presentation were both outstanding!!!

And the service—hire them not only for the amazing food but for the five-star service! Our wedding day forecast unfortunately had rain, but that didn't stop Emily's from catering our event as originally planned. Although there were hurdles from our outdoor venue that were out of our control, Rick and Cheryl jumped into action. Countless phone calls were made, updating us every step of the way, and within two hours the team found a solution. It was so comforting knowing the commitment their team passionately has for delivering the best possible service to their clients. We truly can't thank Rick, Cheryl, and the entire Emily's catering enough for saving the day.
C
Caroline Sent on 08/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

Rick and Cheryl were the most amazing to work with. Rick listened to our vision and made our dreams come to life. Cheryl helped us every step of the way, answering all of our questions and making our day perfect. The staff was amazing and we got so many compliments on our wedding day about their food, professionalism and assortment of everything. We can't recommend them enough!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Durkin's Durkin's Wedding Rentals

Handled a huge group of 1100 people this past weekend at the Great Newtown Reunion. Everyone was very pleased with the outcome. Highly recommended!

Matthew J. Wagner Fine Photography Matthew J. Wagner Fine Photography Wedding Photographers

Catering at its best. Rick and his team will impress your guests with tasty beautiful dishes. One taste and you will be convinced. I highly recommend Emily's catering.

Marie Tyler Wiley Marie Tyler Wiley Wedding Officiants

Emily's has done a fabulous job with the weddings I have done. Their food is delicious and service is great. :)

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Emily's Catering Group frequently asked questions

At Emily's Catering Group, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Emily's Catering Group includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
Emily's Catering Group offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Emily's Catering Group 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 Emily's Catering Group, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Emily's Catering Group, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Emily's Catering Group provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Emily's Catering Group offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Emily's Catering Group is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service and 4.9 in value.

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