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Food For Thought Catering

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Food For Thought Catering by Gina D’Ambrosio is a full-service caterer in Lancaster. In her 30 years of catering experience, Gina has discovered the value and flavor enhancement provided by using locally-sourced, fresh ingredients from Lancaster County.

Services Offered
Food for Thought Catering is a full-service wedding catering company that also provides event coordination and equipment rental.

Cuisine
Whether you have dietary needs or are looking to serve a regional-specific meal, Food for Thought Catering will create a custom menu to meet your needs. They will take care of the delivery, setup and cleanup services for your wedding meal. Food for Thought Catering provides the following cuisine styles:

  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • British
  • Caribbean
  • Chinese
  • Cajun
  • German
  • Italian
  • Indian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Southern
  • Southwestern
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Kosher
  • Gluten free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Lactose
  • Nut free

Other Services
Event coordination services, bartending services, cake cutting and bar set ups can all be supplied by Food for Thought Catering. Various wedding decor and service items available include:

  • Cake cutting
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Delivery
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Bartender(s)
  • Tastings
  • Linens
  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • China
  • Glassware

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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
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)

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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    Julia F. Getting married on 12/07/2023
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    The BEST Catering Team!!!

    We don't have enough words for how much we enjoyed working with Gina and Mary! They truly went above and beyond to make our wedding planning and wedding day spectacular! They are so incredibly easy to work with and at the end, almost feel like family! Not to mention the food is OUTSTANDING! They catered our rehearsal dinner the night before as well and the whole weekend we received so many raving reviews about the quality and multitude of options we had! I could not have imagined working with a different caterer and I PROMISE you, they are worth it and then some!! I'm still getting comments about how good the food was - weeks later! Best decision ever!!
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    Zachary D. Married on 03/01/2023
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    Best Wedding Move Ever!

    If you have a wedding, you need Food for Thought! Lauren and I are SOOO excited! Sampling Food for Thought/Gina's food prior to our wedding day was amazing and makes me hungry thinking of it. Lauren and I's wedding day of 170 guests which encompassed Stone Gables Estate/Star Barn was a dream of laughs and special moments thanks to Food for Thought Catering who expertly catered for us.

    All food provided was of the highest quality and diversity. The service staff was super professional, polite, and agile ensuring every guest needs where met. The communication by Gina and Mary with Food for Thought was exceptional!

    Lauren and I thoroughly researched caterers for our Wedding 3/25/2023 at Star Barn Stone Gables Estate. All our research always came back to Gina and Food for Thought! When working with them they treat you and your vendors as part of the family. For example, Lauren and I needed to get to the lower level of Star Barn to find Lauren's grandparents and Gina was right on it. Another example was when Lauren was served during cocktail hour the servers made special efforts to make Lauren laugh and smile.

    Lauren and I got a ton of compliments during, and after the wedding about how amazing the wedding and food was from our guests. Everyone agrees Lauren and I's wedding had the best cocktail hour ever with those butlered hors d’oeuvres. Picking Food for Thought as your Caterer is a sure win!

    +Butlered hors d’oeuvres: Bruschetta was Lauren's favorite and was super yummy. The Creamy spinach-artichoke-Parmesan au gratin in mini phyllo cups was excellent. The Chipotle BBQ all beef mini meatballs were perfect and added great diversity. The mini tartlets of goat cheese and fig were elegant. The smoked and roasted sausage made my Hungarian side of the family really happy. The maki sushi rolls where my personal favorite and I never imagined getting sushi on my wedding day! (sweet potato, salmon and cucumber, ahi tuna, and California rolls)

    +Entrées: Basil parmesan encrusted chicken breasts where super moist and the crust was crunchy. The grilled flat iron steak was very juicy!

    +Dessert: Fudge brownies was everyone's favorite. The Lemon and Salted caramel pecan bars where perfect. It still amazes me how moist your Vanilla sheet cake with vanilla butter cream icing was!

    +Late night snack: Want to thank you so much for warming and serving our Philadelphia Pretzel Company Pretzels

    +P.S. We loved snacks and tray of brownies you prepared for us the day after the wedding for our long drive home!

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    Our PERFECT wedding team (vendors): Food for Thought Catering, Klock Entertainment (Nick Fortini) DJ, Paul V Photographer, Star Barn Venue, Moonstone Manor Venue, Miss Lyss Planner, Fx Photobooth, Blossom Bliss Florals, Tangles Hair, Dublin Bridal Dress, Premiere 1 Shuttle.
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    Robin C. Married on 11/04/2022
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    Have never tasted wedding food this good. Gina was attuned to our needs and did her job flawlessly.
    Just can’t say enough good things.
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Gina is so so talented, The food and presentation are exceptional. Look no further.

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GINA is INCREDIBLE. She takes the utmost care when creating a menu for your special day. I've had the opportunity to enjoy her catered delights on many occasions. From weddings, to back yard gatherings and corporate functions. And i must say I just keep saying to myself..... " when I throw an event I'm calling Food For Thought!"

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We have had the extreme pleasure of sampling their food at a local event, and Food For Thought will satisfy and exceed the expectations of all taste buds! If you are looking for a caterer who will be professional, personable, and go above and beyond, give Gina a call.

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241 W. Roseville Road Unit 2, Unit 2 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17601
2674956677
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