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About

The Old Salt is a family-owned and operated restaurant and wedding catering company based in Hampton, New Hampshire. With over 40 years of experience in the food service industry, our family will share our knowledge and talents to make your event memorable. With every event we cater, we bring the same level of quality and excellence that we deliver in our restaurant. From elegant entrees to fresh fare, The Old Salt will help you create a unique function menu for your special event.

Services Offered

The Old Salt is a full-service event caterer that brings a unique New England food experience to wedding couples and their guests.

Cuisine

With many fresh seafood options, couples and families are sure to find something they'll love. Able to fit almost every dietary need.

What You'll Love About The Old Salt

Couples rave about the delicious food that this renowned company cooks up. They also love how friendly and professional the service staff and catering crew are. Check out the FAQs for more information about what The Old Salt can do for your special day.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$40

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

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$35

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

$10

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 is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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
BBQ
Italian
Local
Seafood

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 The Old Salt

Savannah
Savannah Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

My wedding day was PERFECT all thanks to The Old Salt & Lamie’s Inn!

Our wedding day was everything we wanted and more! We had 50 guests and had a buffet dinner and DJ with dancing. Plenty of room for everyone to eat & dance. We also got to use the patio that’s attached (smoking allowed on patio, drinks as well). The food was perfection- felt like a home cooked meal with LOVE! George is the best in the business. He is so knowledgeable and collaborative which is so helpful to have! George will make your dreams come true!!!
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David Sent on 07/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Service, Quality of Food, and Value

I contracted The Old Salt to cater my daughter's July 2020 wedding at Birch Hill Farm in Gilford, NH. Birch Hill Farm and The Old Salt have put on a number of weddings and the two vendors worked great together to make the wedding a huge success. I selected the Old Salt for a number of reasons:
* I was a frequent patron of their restaurant when I worked in Hampton and always had good food and service
* The Old Salt menu options were varied and they were willing to work with us on whatever we wanted
* The value (quality of food and price) is exceptional
* The Old Salt can provide their own bartenders, if desired (one stop shopping for food and beverage)
* There are huge benefits when the venue host and caterer have prior work histories of putting on weddings and obviously work well together.

I found Sarah and the staff at the Old Salt very friendly and easy to work with. In the unusual circumstances of COVID-19, we weren't sure if the July wedding was going to happen. During this whole uncertain period, Sarah was in frequent contact with us regarding Gov. Sununu's re-opening plans, CDC guidelines, and what steps the Old Salt was taking to make the wedding party, attendees, and her staff safe should weddings be allowed in time. With just 5 weeks advance notice that wedding receptions were again being allowed in NH and our wedding was back on, Sarah diligently worked with us to put together the full menu and beverage needs with our changing guest numbers and helped create custom wedding cocktails.

On the day of the wedding the entire food was outstanding; the main menu portions were more than generous; the staff was professional and friendly. I highly recommend without any reservation or doubt The Old Salt to cater any function.
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Robyn Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Old Salt Catering

We had such a great experience with the Old Salt --- the food is definitely one of the more stressful items at a wedding, and they really helped make sure that everything went seamlessly. All of our guests loved the food, and the service was excellent --- the food came out quickly and well done. Can't recommend them enough! Joe and Sarah were a pleasure to work with!
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Derrick Sent on 06/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Backyard wedding catering

The Old Salt’s staff was amazing to work with throughout our wedding. We had met with them multiple times on our wedding site to make sure everything was going to work smoothly. The food was amazing and was a highlight of the event. All of the staff was very professional and would recommend to anyone. Thanks again!
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Dianne Sent on 10/24/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Old Salt is fabulous!! We had an outdoor wedding at my sister and brother-in-laws house and it was absolutely wonderful! It was a casual reception with a lobster and steak buffet. Sara Powers is fantastic and she took care of everything. I had no idea how much and how hard this team worked before, during and after the event. I was so impressed and so happy. Sara was very accommodating with some things that I wanted to supply on my own, as we had some signature things that we are known for with our friends and family. She took care of the tent setup, the food, the open bar. I can't say enough good things about The Old Salt. We also had our brunch at the Old Salt the next and it was so great! Thank you so much for making our day so special!!!!!!
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User2282381 Sent on 08/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding rehearsal here and it went so smooth. The food was great and the private room worked well!
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Selwa Sent on 07/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Honestly, we wanted a laid back atmosphere, casual, and just a night of fun. We didn't plan anything "formal", just a chance for us all to hang out before the wedding, and have a night of relaxing. We did it a few nights before the wedding, so the place was quieter. Great food, great service, and good drinks. Thanks for staying on top of all the beer drinkers orders! =)
Jeffrey
Jeffrey Sent on 11/07/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Food all Around

Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the Old Salt! The parents all made note of their professionalism and efficiency on the day of, and the food was a big hit. The clam chowder was great, and the steak tips + salmon were fantastic. I've got a bit of a sweet tooth and have to give a shout out to the maple butter. Not only that, but I heard multiple people say the tiramisu was the best they had ever had. Would highly recommend them!
Kristen
Kristen Sent on 09/17/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Loveee The Old Salt!

The Old Salt was incredible. My now husband and I used them for our wedding and I'm so glad we did. Sarah was incredible to work with and the service day of was out of this world. The food.... the FOOOD! I'm still getting compliments on how good it was a month later when I see people. They cook everything fresh on site.. whether your venue has a kitchen or not (mine didn't) and it was out of this world. They have incredible prices, even better staff and the food... perfection. If I had to do it all over again I'd hire them in a heart beat. Thank you to The Old Salt fo rmaking our wedding that much better!
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User1844028 Sent on 10/03/2014
4.6 out of 5 rating
The Old Salt was a great New England choice for our caterer. They have an excellent menu and of course the seafood options are amazing!

We chose The Old Salt because we wanted to use local vendors and we know the restaurant is always great. We couldn't have been more pleased with Sarah's helpfulness and willingness to work with us. We found the pricing fair and the food was delicious.

I would 100% recommend using The Old Salt for your wedding.
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The Old Salt frequently asked questions

At The Old Salt, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at The Old Salt includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The Old Salt offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Old Salt 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 The Old Salt, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Seafood
At The Old Salt, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Old Salt provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, The Old Salt offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Old Salt is recommended by 98% 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 flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.7 in average response time.
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