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About

Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning is a wedding culinary and coordination service based out of Hanover, Massachusetts. This spirited team is led by founder Jonathan Dunn, who has combined his career in the culinary arts with his management expertise. He has brought together a robust crew of industry professionals with specialties ranging from event production to sales and marketing. They harness the teams' combined skill set to aid you in seamlessly celebrating your special day.

Services Offered

To determine the best course of action for your event, the team at Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning invites you for an initial consultation. They will use this meeting to create your event schedule, discuss menu options, and help you choose colors and linens. Couples can take this opportunity to outline any dietary requirements and request rental services such as entertainment or audio-visual equipment. From there, the staff will take over, handling your event coordination and allowing you to enjoy your wedding to the fullest.

Cuisine

Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning aims to cover every aspect of your wedding menu. They are well-versed in international cuisine and can provide kosher, vegan, vegetarian, and lactose-free dishes. Whether you want hors d’oeuvres, tapas, food stations, or a combination of all three, they have you covered.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$100

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

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$90

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

$14

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

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?

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
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning

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Caroline Sent on 11/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful!

We hired Lavishly Dunn for our small (25 guest) wedding, and could not have had a better experience! Cayla was professional and quick with communication, friendly, and was able to accommodate all of our special requests. The catering staff at the wedding were incredible—they truly went above and beyond to keep things moving smoothly and were so kind and organized. And the food was AMAZING. I’m sure that they had many other (and larger) events they were organizing during our planning period, but they made us feel like their top priority from day 1 and throughout the entire process. A huge and heartfelt thank you to the whole team at Lavishly Dunn!
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Tennyson Sent on 10/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great service, great experience

We had a wonderful experience with Jonathan, Cayla, and the Lavishly Dunn staff. The tasting was fun and Jonathan's expertise was vital in determining the amount of food we should have, as well as how to execute a family-style meal for our small wedding of under 30 guests. The LD staff was great in helping us with our backyard wedding, and came to the house months in advance to help determine workable locations for their staff, power outlets, and brainstormed any issues we'd encounter. The staff were so friendly the night-of, and we loved their bartender, Tucker! Our guests raved about the delicious food as well as the raw bar. Our only snafu was the delivery of their 2000lb oven... with a backyard wedding and a difficult gravel driveway to navigate, we saw it as an issue at the home visit months in advance. We agreed that it would be dropped off days before the event, but that did not occur. We all would have been better off listening to our original plan, instead of trying on the afternoon of the event. In the end it all worked out, but it was far too stressful for everyone involved!
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Kaitlin Sent on 05/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal!

Lavishly Dunn catered my small wedding reception back in 2020 when COVID first started. A month before the reception we had to go from a 160 person reception to 10 people due to COVID. Lavishly Dunn was so helpful and accommodating to our last minute request. Jonathan delivered the food right to our house and set everything up for us. When I say the food was delicious, that is a huge understatement. My family is still raving about how yummy the food was. I can't recommend Lavishly Dunn enough! We can't wait to have them cater again!
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Liz Sent on 09/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Summer Wedding, 2019

From the first tasting to the day my daughter got married, our experience with Lavishly Dunn was fantastic. Both Jonathan and Cayla were so professional and easy to work with. They accommodated our menu preferences with ease, and everything was delicious. I never actually expect that much when a caterer is serving 150 people, but Lavishly Dunn surpassed my expectations. The meals were served in a timely fashion and they were served hot! Numerous guests commented on how good their meal was, not to mention the appetizers and oyster bar! They really know what they're doing, so that you don't have to worry about a thing. Can't thank them, and recommend them enough!
Mike
Mike Sent on 07/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Unique fun amazing food and professional team

Lavishly Dunn catered our wedding last week and did a phenomenal job! The food was delicious and they customized the menu to add little touches that matched our personality (their fun & unique appetizers were a huge hit!). Jonathan did a great job as our wedding day coordinator as well making sure everything ran smoothly at the rehearsal and on the day of. He and Cayla were super easy to work with in regards to preparation and coordination and we highly recommend Lavishly Dunn to anyone looking to cater their event!
Paige
Paige Sent on 01/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food, people, and service!!

Our wedding was in late September, 2018 so this review is long overdue! Jonathan, Cayla and the rest of the Lavishly Dunn team are absolutely fantastic. We were fortunate enough to have our wedding at a family home on the Cape, which was amazing but also came with a lot of details that normally a venue would take care of. Lavishly Dunn made the process easy and fun. Jonathan also served as our 'day of' planner. He and Cayla always quickly answered my emails and calls, helping to ensure that the 'day of' menu was correct and the wedding events could run smoothly. The food was also delicious. Honestly, it felt like we were eating in a 5 star restaurant. The horsd'oeuvres were amazing (I could have eaten a plate of those chicken quesadillas myself), and the dinner was ridiculously good. Several of our guests came up to my husband and I after, asking for recipes. When cooking for 120+ guests out of a makeshift kitchen (they set one up in our garage), I figured it would be good but honestly, they blew everyone away. It was amazing.

The staff were also incredibly kind and accommodating. They took terrific care of our guests. Our cocktail hour was outside by the water, and once the sun went down it got chilly. One server ran to fetch my husband's 90 year old godmother a blanket, and kept checking in on her throughout the evening. They also made sure that my husband and I were always taken care of- that we had a good drink or got first choice of our favorite appetizers. Overall, they were professional, approachable and genuinely happy to be there.

I can't recommend Jonathan and team enough. Jonathan has a great style. He knows how to get stuff done, but he also keeps it fun and stress-free. We wanted our wedding to be a big celebration and Jonathan helped us achieve just that. He and Cayla helped us personalize it with fun details (like making us our own signature cocktails...and letting me buy my own Costco cake). We will 100% work with them again and I can't wait until that day comes! I know how stressful it can be to find a great vendor/food option and I am happy to chat further with anyone who wants to learn more. :)
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 10/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious!

They had the best selection of food and allowed us to customize and choose precisely what we wanted for our wedding! We got to have all our favorite foods with fantastic service on top of it all. Cayla was great to work with any everything turned out exactly as we wished. Thank you!
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Patrick Sent on 09/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lavishly Dunn was fantastic!! Working with Jon and Cayla was so easy and fun, we were excited to see them on our wedding day. The night of, and since the wedding, we received so many compliments regarding just how good the food was. The salmon and risotto were particularly delicious. From the hors d’oeuvres at the cocktail hour to the carving station and the bartenders, everything was top notch and flawless. It was so reassuring to work with such a professional and talented group!
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Karen Sent on 06/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Rehearsal & Wedding catered by Lavishly Dunn this past weekend. Anyone looking for an amazing team of people to work with & absolutely delicious food, LAVISHLY DUNN is the one to have.

We live in Miami and it is hard planning such an event from 1500 miles away, but with LAVISHLY DUNN, it was easier than I anticipated.

They are so accommodating and easy to work with, not to mention the food!!! We didn't even have leftovers, food was enjoyed by one & all.

Cayla was our coordinator...she was such a sweetheart and was on top of everything. She has great suggestions, so when you get stumped or confused she's right there with a solution.

Jonathan (owner) was amazing! All his years of experience really helped us pull the menu together.

As the nervous grooms Mom, Cayla kept me calm & reassured me all would be perfect, not to worry. She was right, it was perfect!!

THANK YOU again & again Jonathan, Cayla and your entire team!!!!!!
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Danielle Sent on 09/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I can't speak highly enough about Jonathan (the owner and chef) and Michelle (the event planner). First of all, the food was all amazing - the statler chicken breast with potato cake and green beans was delicious (some of our guests said it was the best wedding food they have ever had). Michelle was incredibly organized and responded to my calls/emails right away. After my sight visit with them, I felt at ease. She emailed me a very organized detailed schedule of the day and where everything should go right after our meeting. When I arrived, everything was set up beautifully, 1 of the servers stayed near me to make sure I was able to have my fill of apps, and they made sure my husband and I always had a drink in hand. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for fantastic food, very reasonable pricing (the were willing to make something that fit our budget), and wonderful event planning! It was an added bonus that Jonathan and Michelle are some of the nicest people we have met as well!
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Awards

26

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
New England Country Rentals New England Country Rentals Wedding Rentals

Great company to work with, provide top-notch service and food. From a small intimate luncheon to a full service wedding, the food never ceases to amaze us!

The Bridal Secret The Bridal Secret Wedding Dresses

I would reccomend Jonathan Dunn if you are looking for a unique and talented chef to cater your event. I have witnessed first hand his organizational skills, decor and design talent, delicious food, and his pride in loving what he does. Any event you may have I am sure Jonathan and his company will exceed your expectations !

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Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning frequently asked questions

At Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning 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 Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Lavishly Dunn Catering and Event Planning is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in quality of service and 4.4 in average response time.
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