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Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 is a professional catering company out of Bridgeport, Connecticut that prides themselves on their elegant cuisine and unparalleled attention to detail. Founder John Fitzgerald opened this business with the hopes that their meals could make each host feel like a true guest at their own event. Taking over the operations in 1983, the Shope Family has worked hard to maintain the quality of their predecessor, and now they await your call!

Services Offered
Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 is a full-service wedding catering company that offers each couple the ability to utilize a wide range of serving accessories and décor. Experienced personal will also be available on the day of your event. Couples can take advantage of their free consultation services and tastings in order to choose the perfect meals for all of their guests.

Cuisine
Enjoy creating your personalized menu for a wonderful wedding day celebration. There is an array of serving options for your event, including buffet, family style, French service, hors d'oeuvres, plated meals and stations. If you are in need of accommodation for a dietary need or restriction, please inform their staff to ensure that the proper meals can be provided for all who attend your wedding. Their cuisine is offered in a range of styles, including:

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Cajun
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southwestern
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Frequently asked questions

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

$80

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

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$65

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

$70

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor
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
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948

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Jennifer Sent on 08/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

Fitzgerald's Fine Catering was exceptional! We hired Fitzgerald's for our wedding (125 guests), and received countless compliments about the food! Nicholas Shope and his team met with us for a tasting in March and kept in touch with us via email to help plan our menu for our wedding. We highly recommend Fitzgerald's!
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Allie Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

FItzgerald's

Best decision we made. My brother & sister in law worked with Nicholas for their wedding a few summers back and we're so glad we did too. Our guests are still talking about how great the food was. Everything came out timely, delicious and well portioned. The passed apps were to die for - our guests couldn't believe how many options we had and never felt like they missed out on something because the staff did such a great job of making their rounds & re-stocking all apps. Nicholas was so great to work with and, when I told my coordinator we were working with him, she praised his professionalism and was so excited to learn we'd be working with the team. Would definitely recommend!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing catering job at Lighthouse Point Park

Nick and his team are the best! They did an incredible job catering our wedding at Lighthouse Point Park. The food was delicious and served to our 120+ guests (buffet-style) super quickly, and the bartenders made sure there was never a line for drinks. The staff were very attentive to me and my husband and made sure we got to eat and drink plenty. Most importantly, Nick made us feel at ease throughout the whole process as he and his team are super professional and experienced. We felt so relaxed on our wedding day knowing the food, drinks, set-up and service were in great hands, and just got to enjoy it!
Holly
Holly Sent on 07/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic food by absolute professionals!

I hired Fitzgerald’s for my wedding last month and they were amazing!!! We did surf & turf lobster & steak and have gotten SO many compliments from our guests! All of the sides and appetizers were delicious as well! The staff at Fitzgerald’s is also the best. They set up our tables & chairs for the reception and helped with taking down the tables & chairs too (not in the job description, just above & beyond service from them.) Nick, the owner, worked with us throughout the whole process of planning and put our minds at ease. Our maitre’d on the night of kept an eye out for my husband and I making sure we got some of the appetizers since we missed most of cocktail hour for photos. They kept everything on schedule and made the day one we will never forget! Plus they were so reasonably priced since they own of all their supplies. Highly highly recommend!!!
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Lauren Sent on 10/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent. Worth it!

We loved our experience with Nicholas and his staff. Their food was delicious and high quality. If you can, hire Fitzgerald's for your event.

Easy to work with
Fair pricing
Quality food
Cortney
Cortney Sent on 08/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

We hired Fitzgeralds before Covid hit. They were so good about switching dates for us. We had a backyard wedding but not super casual. They made it look stunning and everyone was so helpful. The passed and stationary food was delicious and so was the buffet. Leading up to the wedding, when I talked to people about how much was included for the price, they couldn’t believe it. Ice, linens, bartenders, etc. You can completely customize your food options and know how much you’ll be paying which I found to be different from other places who wouldn’t commit to costs. Okay, enough about that because I need to mention Darcy. Amazing. There were some hiccups, like how it was supposed to be pouring rain. They tried to get everything under the tents and set up some small ones. However, that put tables in the way of the photo booth. I’m standing outside with the humidity killing my hair trying to figure it out and Darcy took charge, rearranged a ton of things, and figured it all out, shooing me back inside. She helped me with my dress, remembered things that I should’ve like cake cutting, basically an overall god send. She also put aside food for us so we could have appetizers when we were done with formal pics. The rest of the staff was great too, smiling and helpful and fun. Weddings are stressful and add in a pandemic and the stress is through the roof. Fitzgeralds and staff helped to make it as least stressful as possible. You can’t go wrong choosing them for your event.
T
Taylor Sent on 08/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Penfield Pavilion Wedding - Fairfield

We reached out to Nick almost 2 years prior to our wedding to meet for a tasting. I remember sitting in his office and my mouth watering over the food. It was so delicious that we decided to book him right then and there and didn’t even bother to meet with any other caterers. Nick is a one-stop-shop and provides dishes, glassware, linens and quality bar service. He is so easy to work with and it is clear he is experienced with catering for weddings. The price is more than affordable. Additionally, if you’re having your wedding at Penfield I would absolutely book him. He knows the place inside and out. The day ran so smoothly and people continue to compliment us about the food at our wedding.
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Paul Sent on 07/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Caterer!

We hired Fitzgerald's Fine Catering for our daughter's wedding this June. We had never held any event like this and Nick was very patient and helpful in arranging. The day of the event his staff showed up on time and transformed the venue in a flash. The food was better beyond our expectations. We had a "barbecue" theme, brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, slaw, tortellini salad, etc. Everything was as good as any BBQ restaurant we'd been to (and I'm a huge BBQ fan). The staff was also outstanding - VERY attentive, courteous, friendly, efficient - I could go on. Even the selected wine was good. Guests even asked for "doggie bags" to take some home! Two weeks later, we're still getting complements. So - we can 100% with no reservations recommend Nick and company for your event. You won't be sorry!
K
Kenzie Sent on 06/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

You won't be disappointed!

Nicholas and his team were such a pleasure to work with and I honestly don't know how our wedding would have turned out if we hadn't worked with them! From the moment we first spoke with Nicholas, we were incredibly impressed with how organized he was!

Nicholas was incredibly responsive and always took the time to talk to my husband and I whenever we had a question. We were able to schedule a tasting within a week and quickly decided that we didn't want to work with anyone else!

The food is incredible! Honestly, you can pick anything on the menu and it all tastes amazing. It's been a few weeks since our wedding and our guests are still talking about how much they loved the food!

The team was very professional and attentive and went above and beyond to ensure that everyone had what they needed. They brought me and my husband a plate of appetizers after the cocktail hour so we could enjoy them, too! When some of our guests started eating the appetizers, they got us a second plate!

Do yourself a favor and work with Nicholas and his team. You won't be disappointed!
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Abby Sent on 10/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Choosing Fitzgerald's was one of the BEST decisions we could have made for our wedding day. From the first time we met Nick at our private tasting, it was obvious he knew what he was doing. Darcy and the rest of the team were so professional, yet easy going, honest, and accommodating the day of -- it was over 90 degrees that day, yet still they made sure everyone had everything they needed effortlessly. My mom told me Darcy was so amazing throughout the whole set up prior the reception, adding small touches here and there, and she even boxed up leftovers for us at the end of the night without asking -- anticipating our every need. We got so many compliments from guests about the BEST WEDDING FOOD they've ever had, and little do they know it was affordable! We even added a sundae bar and had some last minute adjustments the week of without any issue, and there were no secret hidden costs or surprises. Nick advised us we shouldn't have to lift a finger or stress on our big day, and we didn't thanks to him and his team. We still feel the love, Nick! I would recommend Fitzgerald's catering to anyone in a heartbeat.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 frequently asked questions

At Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 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 Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Fitzgerald's Fine Catering Since 1948 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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