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We want your day to be simply wonderful & will work our hardest to ensure that it is.

Founded in 1996, Sensational Foods is one of Boston’s premier special events caterers. Serving all of New England, we cater a wide range of events from intimate dinner parties to extravagant weddings, corporate lunch meetings to theme outings. Sensational Foods offers a unique quality of food service, from planning to presentation. Each menu is custom tailored to the individual client’s needs. We use only the freshest & finest ingredients. Our professionally trained staff is committed to serving you in a friendly, courteous manner from start to finish. You want your event to be perfect & we offer you nothing less.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$130

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

$150

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$100

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

$100

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
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
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
French
Greek
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?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Sensational Foods

Leah
Leah Sent on 09/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and supportive

First of all--the food was really good. I (the bride) obviously ate the food and liked it, but a few things my guests told me: 1. "I don't even like roast beef, but I tried it, and it was really really good," "I took the leftover risotto home and oh my god," "The food was actually super good." Lots of other really positive comments on the food quality, which I totally 100% agreed with.

All the food was super fresh, high quality, and cooked really perfectly. I highly recommend the beef & the poached pear salad.

As for all the not-food parts, they were excellent. I confess I was flexible to a fault and ended up being vague--"oh, we're having baskets of gourds as centerpieces, so whatever color you think would go with that"--and they absolutely came through. With that single bit of context about centerpieces (and of course with my OK) they went ham on the fall theming, with additional decorations and burgundy accents. It ended up so lovely, and that was totally down to the caterers. They were super willing to roll with everything, and to bring their considerable expertise and talent to it all.

Conor L was my point of contact for most of the process, including the day of, and he was absolutely fabulous.
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 01/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Service, Even Better Food!

Don't let the smaller company fool you - the team at Sensational Foods is amazing!

Logan spearheaded an A-Team of servers all night, ensuring each and every one of our guests were happy and well-fed. We even had a server (Colleen!) dedicated to my wife and I all night which made us feel so VIP.

Thank you Sensational Foods for a fantastic night we'll never forget!
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Shavon Sent on 06/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
5 Stars *****
We were initially going to go the family & friends route for our wedding reception; not necessarily to save money but we struggled to find a caterer that gave us that family feel. That all changed the moment we met the team from Sensational Foods! My wife and I attended the LGBTQ Rainbow Wedding Expo in the fall of 2017 and Sensational Foods was presenting their signature Mac & Cheese and Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese….Awesomeeee! (In my best Whitney Houston falsetto). We left the expo, called the very next day and our time together is now etched in history. Logan Ferraro worked with us form day 1 to our BIG day. He listened to our ideas, heard our concerns and developed a menu and budget to get us started and the brain juices flowing. If felt easy and nothing about planning a wedding for 130 people is easy.

The tasting was personalized and felt like sitting in a friend’s kitchen……The food was AMAZING! Our family is made up of vegans, vegetarians, carnivores and gluten free folks, and it was important that we didn’t loose any of the flavor. HA - 3 weeks later and our family is still talking about the tacos and corn bread. Uncle Murphy said, “I don’t like tacos but those tacos made me a fan.”

Oh let’s not forget we had 2 dates. A wedding date and a reception date. We were married on a Thursday evening with 20 friends and family. Initially we were taking everyone out to dinner BUT following the tasting we added Sensational Foods to that event as well. Opted for delivery to our home earlier in the day with reheating instructions. BEST veggie lasagna I ever had!

Thank you Logan. From the moment we met to our 2 big dates, you are as sensational as the the name states. I see your team in our future… Until next time.
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Erika Sent on 07/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Words cannot express how much I love Stacy and Conor. My first phone call with Stacy, I went into the conversation thinking "I guess I'm ok having the standard wedding dinner - maybe we'll do it family style to mix it up a bit". After talking to Stacy and learning about standing weddings, I was sold. There's nothing I love more than small plates and variety and that's EXACTLY what she pitched to me. Stacy understood that I wanted people to have fun and dance, eat, and drink whenever they wanted rather than to have everyone on a schedule the entire night. We ended up having tons of passed appetizers: mini lobster rolls, chicken in waffle cones, pigs in a blanket, spring rolls - along with small plate stations: Asian takeout boxes filled with lo mein, crabcake/burger/pulled pork sliders, build your own mac & cheese bar with everything including steak tips. It was unreal and I wish I had been able to eat more of it! Stacy even went out of her way to make sure that she and her staff brought my husband and I platters during the night - total lifesaver. We used their staff for our bartenders as well and I must say that the waitstaff and bartenders were all phenomenal and so friendly. Stacy and Conor went above and beyond all of our expectations - they brought their own decorations for each station, did a layout walkthrough with us and our coordinator, and always made themselves available for every single tiny question I had throughout the process. Everyone is still raving about you guys and I could not love them anymore - I just hope that one day I can host another event where I can work with them again!
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User2724337 Sent on 08/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough great things about Sensational Foods Catering (Watertown, MA). The food, the staff, the suggestions for my party and everything about them was amazing! I was very nervous making a party for over 100 people in my backyard and everything went perfect. My guests are still calling to tell me how great the caterers were! I will use them again and again and highly recommend them to everyone!!!!!
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Maria Sent on 10/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Great service
Great food
This vendor has always been reliable, they know how to be neat and fast
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User2216343 Sent on 07/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Sensational Foods was an amazing choice! I thought they were just my caterer, but Stacy was so knowledgeable she was essentially an event planner too! We had a less traditional wedding, but she totally understood my vision - tons of great food and lots of fun and dancing. She and her team kept my 200 guests very well fed - no one could stop taking about the food! Mini Chicken and waffles and mini lobster rolls as well as their pulled pork sliders were big hits. I arrived early to the venue to help with set up and they didn't let me lift a finger. Her team set up the tables and centerpieces and made everything look beautiful in no time at all. Susan and Eddie also helped out at my welcome party the night before and were amazing. So professional - great bartending and serving and they left everything spotless. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I priced out a number of local caterers and Sensational Foods was much more reasonably priced. That together with Stacy's responsiveness and enthusiasm for what she does made it an easy choice. I hope to be able to use them again for future events!
K
Kathleen Sent on 06/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
My guests were raving about the food and how delicious it was. From the pepperjack cheese to the Thai noodles, everyone had only good things to say. In addition, Stacy was extremely helpful in planning my menu and the delivery man (I never knew his name) was on time and set up the food beautifully for me. I'm not sure what else you could ask for in a caterer. Please use Sensational Foods for your next gathering!
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M Sent on 04/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Seriously, Sensational Foods is the best catering service I have ever used. We booked their services for a formal dinner event at MIT and working with them was a total pleasure. From the minute I got on the phone with Stacy, their event planner, she was totally invested in the success of our event. We had a number of hiccups on our side with respect to securing deposits and authorizations for different aspects of the event and Stacy was never flustered by any of them. At each stage, she treated us like a valuable customer and was always focused on the solution to the problem.

On the day of the event, all the items we discussed were executed perfectly. As promised, she was very conscious of time, and helped me ensure we were on schedule with the timing of the service. The food was excellent! We got a number of comments from our guests on how good the roasted chicken was, and every one seemed completed pleased with the portions and vegetarian options. During the planning process, Stacy was always ready to give a relevant, helpful suggestion and all of these suggestions helped us stay in budget without compromising the feel of the event.

At the end of the event, Sensational Foods broke down all the table settings in record time and made sure all the prep areas were completely clean and tidy. Working with Sensational Foods was a dream and I am excited to work with them on our next event! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced caterer that values costumer service and professionalism.
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Sarah Sent on 03/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We always use Sensational for our catering needs--and for good reason. They are incredibly responsive and it is so great to not have to worry about a single detail on the night of an event.
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Gore Place Gore Place Historic Weddings

The team at Sensational is fantastic! Their food is amazing and every event that they work ends up being perfect! We love having them at Gore Place!

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Sensational Foods frequently asked questions

At Sensational Foods, 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 Sensational Foods includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Sensational Foods offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Sensational Foods 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 Sensational Foods, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • French
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Sensational Foods, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Sensational Foods provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Sensational Foods offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Sensational Foods is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.6 in professionalism.
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