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Susan Lane Catering and Events is a wedding catering company based in Acton, MA., and is known for it’s breathtakingly beautiful affairs.

Our clients have relied on us for over 25 years to provide them with the most visually beautiful events, exquisite menus and craft cocktails, and the best vendors in the industry. Together, we’ll make sure every detail enhances your experience.

Unique Ideas, Unforgettable Events.

This is what we live and breathe every day. And this is our pledge to our clients — from beginning to end, we will strive to make your event even greater and more memorable than you ever imagined it could be.

  • We listen to you to create a custom menu for your event.
  • Our talented chefs use only the freshest and finest ingredients.
  • We take care of the details, so you don’t have to – rental, staffing, valet, décor, bar service, etc.
  • We visually delight your guests with our presentation.
  • Our service staff is the best in the city – helpful, attentive and respectful of you and your guests.
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Frequently asked questions

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

$172

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

$174

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$176

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

$104

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
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?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Susan Lane Events

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Diana Sent on 05/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great service and delicious food!

I worked with Susan Lane Events for my baby shower and they did an amazing job. All the setup items came the day before and pickup was the day after the event. Their staff was friendly and professional and the way they designed the food with little signs and greenery was beautiful. Most importantly, the food tasted delicious! Everyone loved the lemon poppy bread, chicken salad sandwiches and mini cupcakes. I would definitely use Susan Lane Events again and it's great to support a local-to-Sudbury business.
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Judy Sent on 07/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Susan is wonderful to work with. I am the Mother of the Bride and hired her for a wedding hosted at my home. She is so flexible and experienced that she can work well with any one. She can take your vision and make it a better reality than you could imagine. I am very glad that she helped make this experience a truly wonderful one.
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Marc Sent on 10/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Susan,

Anne and I are both back in Boston for the first time since the wedding, so we wanted to sit down together immediately and tell you what a fabulous job you did for all of us.

We now fully recognize how unrealistic our initial expectations were for what would be required to produce the kind of destination wedding that we wanted. But you helped us through the process, you listened to what we wanted, and you corralled an enormous group of vendors from all corners of New England to work together seamlessly. Who would have thought that a "barn" wedding would be so much more complicated than one in a more typical venue? Every detail, every piece of equipment, every service, every element of decor had to be planned and procured as if it had never been done before, and yet you found people to take care of everything. From the rehearsal dinner, to the Saturday activities, to the wedding ceremony (the "Chapel in the Woods" looked absolutely spectacular!), to the cocktail tent & hors oeuvres, to the reception (with the gorgeous table decorations, delicious food, and totally rockin' band), not to speak of the wildly dramatic fireworks - the entire weekend was completely magical. We could not possibly be more thrilled or more appreciative of your help in making it all possible. We have received dozens of cards and emails from family and friends saying how much fun it was, how much they felt a part of our family, and how clearly this wedding reflected Kendra and Jenny's love for each other and for their guests. Their marriage is off to a fabulous start, with their first hours overflowing with joy.

Thank you, we will forever be grateful.

Anne and Marc
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Erin Sent on 07/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I hired Susan Lane Events to provide weekend-of coordination for my backyard wedding in Maine (a bit our of their normal service area but my parents had used Susan for catering in MA and knew she would be great for the wedding.)

My wedding weekend went incredibly smoothly, and I found out (weeks later!) this was largely thanks to Susan and her staff. The day of my wedding, our head caterer emailed us to say she wasn't coming due to a family emergency. Susan and co stepped in and managed the kitchen staff and servers in addition to the overseeing they had originally been assigned. The highest praise I can give them is that I wasn't aware at all of the chaos going on behind the scenes. Everything went very smoothly - on time and effortless. The best part was that my parents, parents-in-law, and my husband and I got to thoroughly enjoy the day and literally had nothing to worry about.

Susan's attention to detail is impeccable and I would highly recommend her for event planning and (unobtrusive) very effective event management.
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User1730837 Sent on 06/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We hired Susan to advise along the way with the wedding planning with special attention to the month before and the weekend of. She did an excellent job of connecting with all of our many vendors (it was a home wedding in Maine with lots of moving parts!), suggesting ways to make the day be just what we hoped it would be, and filling in details that might have been over looked. She ran the show on the day of and came to our rescue when the caterer fell down on the job. She and her assistant literally saved the day! Neither the bride and groom or any of our guests knew of any issues with the food and service because Susan was able to jump in to get everything back on track. I have used Susan for catering many times over the years and have highly recommended her to many people, but she out-did herself on this event. Highly recommend!
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Susan Sent on 08/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We had used Susan Lane events for other smaller parties at our home and always been so pleased with every last detail of her work and the work of her staff. Whenever had Susan and her people "do" a party we knew it would be perfect.
Therefore it was only natural that we would turn to her to help us plan a very large event at our home. Our son had gotten married with a small family only ceremony but he and his wife wanted to be able to celebrate with friends and extended family as well. I called Susan and booked her services as soon as I had a date as she is very popular and does get booked well in advance. I needed her to plan and execute all details of a party for 150 plus outdoors and under a tent. I wanted it to be primarily a party and secondarily a celebration for the newly weds. I needed her advice on everything; the tent size, the DJ, the food, the beverage, the parking, restroom facilities, the lighting and ambiance, the furniture and decor, the signage and more.
She is so much fun to work with. She made making hundreds of decisions easy for me. She would arrange meetings with other vendors and not even need me at home and yet I was always kept informed. So I was always comfortable that the planning was moving along and it was all under control.
The result was the most wonderful party. Every last minute detail was completely taken care of and I literally had to do nothing but attend and have fun. Susan and her assistant orchestrated this huge undertaking and coordinated effort which all came together perfectly.

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User1272066 Sent on 08/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
A great pleasure working with Susan and her team. All event details were taken care of seamlessly. Perfect night!
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Joanne Sent on 08/03/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had a complicated venue at a farm. Also our wedding was large-240 people. Susan was instrumental in helping us figure out how to make the two venues at the farm beautiful and workable. Susan found items on line i.e., farm tables, barrels,and lanterns(among other items) to add to the overall ambience of our wedding. Susan also had our dinners served in a very short time, had her staff pay special attention to the wedding party, and followed our time line to a T. We had a flawless evening.
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Molly Sent on 04/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Susan and her team did a wonderful job with my wedding. The food was exactly what we wanted and was very delicious (I still get compliments about it to this day). She really listened to what we wanted and offered great suggestions. It was perfect and flawless and I would recemmond her to anyone. It was definitely one thing I didn't have to worry about on my wedding day.
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Joyce Sent on 03/21/2012
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter's wedding was perfect. She said, "Mom, this was my dream wedding". It's all a mom needs to hear, that statement would not have been possible if Susan Lane Events had not been the spectacular caterer and event planner that they are. I will be forever grateful for the quality of everything they. It really makes all the difference in the world.
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Susan Lane Events frequently asked questions

At Susan Lane Events, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
Susan Lane Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Susan Lane Events 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 Susan Lane Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Susan Lane Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Susan Lane Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Susan Lane Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Susan Lane Events is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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