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Thyme Tables is a catering company based in Shaftsbury, Vermont. Thyme Tables is owned and operated by Chef Cail Morin. She and her team have a passion for crafting delicious food and providing an artful presentation, attentive service, and an unforgettable atmosphere. From family dinners to wedding brunches, the Thyme Tables team can provide you with the best in catered dining.

Cuisine

Thyme Tables specialize in recipes from all cuisine styles, including African, Asian, Chinese, German, Italian, Mediterranean, Southern, Thai, American, Cajun, French, Indian, Local, Mexican, Spanish, and Vietnamese. They can provide catering items as well to interested parties, including things like barware, chocolate fountains, glassware, china, flatware, and linens. Their recipes can be made to fit those who are on a gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, vegan, Kosher, no pork, organic, or vegetarian diet. Some of the catering services they offer include:

  • Buffets
  • Cocktail receptions
  • Family-style dining
  • Plated dishes
  • Stations
  • Cake cutting
  • Desserts
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Servers
  • Tastings
  • Bartenders
  • Full bar services

Services Offered

The staff at Thyme Tables also provides event items and services that make hosting your wedding or special event as hassle-free as possible. Parties can rent chairs and tables, as well as take advantage of event services like set up, clean up, and delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$65

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

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$54

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

$22

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

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?

$38

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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
French
German
Indian
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
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 Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning

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Nicole Sent on 08/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Food was tasty! All of our guests really loved it and no one was left hungry at the end of the night. Gail is well-regarded by other vendors in the area and she lived up to her reputation.

The cost was around $85 per person, but we also had to rent kitchen equipment for her team to use because our reception dinner was in a barn without a kitchen. She managed the entire rental contract (including tents and lights for the venue), which made things very easy for us.
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Beth Sent on 11/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Gail and her staff were terrific from the first moment I spoke with them until they left our home spotless after our event. Their advice was spot on. Their professionalism and helpfulness on site invaluable. And, not to be overlooked, the food was delicious and beautifully presented. We ended up having over 100 people at our house, and they didn't miss a beat. It was a perfect post-wedding brunch. I wish I had another child getting married so I could do it all again. I wouldn't hesitate to hire them a second time.
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Joe Sent on 10/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We love food! It was a major factor in our wedding planning. Thyme Tables did not disappoint... many of our guests commented that it was the best meal they had ever been served at a wedding! My wife and I agree with that assessment...
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Greg Sent on 10/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We used Thyme Tables for a 60th birthday party for my mother. Gale and Jess were wonderful throughout the process, from giving us plenty of time to figure out exact numbers, to allowing us to update the menu when family members decided on different foods.
The day of the event they had everything set up and ready with a crew full of people who pay attention to the little things. The night went off without any issues thanks to them smoothing things along, and people couldn't stop coming up to me and complimenting me on the choice of caterer. Between the people running it and the food they produce you really cannot go wrong with Thymes Tables, we will not hesitate to use them again!
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Frederica Sent on 09/24/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Gail Morin and her team are simply the best! The food was fabulous and the guests raved about how delicious everything was. Sterling staff that could not have been more responsive and courteous. Highly recommended!
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Sarah Sent on 02/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our daughter wanted her wedding to be at our home in Vermont. Thyme Tables organized everything from the tents to the coffee spoons! We had several meetings with the wonderful owner and her staff ,were given a huge amount of choice as to the menus and the overall decor etc. I cannot praise this company highly enough.The standard of service was fabulous,extremely professional and most importantly very sensitive to all our needs. The food was wonderful, presented in a beautiful way and totally delicious,earning many rave reviews from our guests.
If I had another wedding to plan I would definitely use Thyme Tables again,this is one outstanding company!
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Nicole Sent on 10/24/2016
4.1 out of 5 rating
I was honestly expecting the pricing to be a little more reasonable considering the location but you will be paying for excellent quality. We were able to save in other areas to accommodate a great cocktail hour with an open bar and I would recommend Thyme Tables to anyone that can fit them in their budget.
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Christina Sent on 11/03/2020
1.6 out of 5 rating

Order Pizzas Instead

My heart is breaking as I try to find pleasant things to say about my experience with hiring Thyme Tables for my wedding in 2020. The serving staff, particularly the bartender, was kind and gracious. I saw many clean plates after dinner. However, the positive comments about Gail's business end there. She had no desire to work within our budget and caused a lot of headaches with our rental coordination. She gave such a wildly inaccurate estimate that she asked to charge us an additional 10% after the event. The only kindness she showed us in the 2 months we worked together was slightly discounting this extra bill. For weeks she treated us like nothing more than a burden and it breaks my heart; we had been saving for years and were looking forward to having the very best local caterer at our wedding! Personally, my fiance and I felt that Gail had a negative attitude from the first meeting to the last, but we kept telling each other if the food is as outstanding as the reviews it will be worth it! Unfortunately it was absolutely not worth the high cost or the tears. It seemed most guests liked the food but my husband and I were not impressed as the paying customers. The cost of the bar service was exorbitant, and I was told by guests they ran out of soda immediately; soda was the thing I asked Gail to stock up on when she asked what people will drink the most. Just an example of the many ways Gail dropped the ball with our communications. I could deal with her rudeness but I draw the line at her unprofessional business practices, and combined with the subpar food, I woul encourage you not to hire Thyme Tables for your wedding. You will be a sad and stressed bride/groom!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 02/03/2021
1.4 out of 5 rating

Unpleasant experience

We have had the food at events hosted by others, and did find it to be good quality, which is why we reached out to Thyme Tables. Unfortunately, I had a similar experience to Christina. We decided not to use this caterer after poor communication, an inflexible approach, and apparent inability to produce a complete proposal after several months. We told them we had moved on to other options, and I will let the response speak for itself. Here is an except of the email we received:

"Thank Kelly for you feed back , but from the get go , I was told by many people you and Matt always expect a bargain and I am not in the bargain business – for me to do my job and do it right , I have certain standards ., You get what you pay for .

I did not think I was a good fit you for guys . and I know the clientele that you are feeding and I had no intention to do bargain basement food ."

FYI, Budget was just one of many considerations. Excellent service and positive, helpful attitude was our #1 priority. We stated our budget up front in the very first email, at which point the vendor had the opportunity to tell us she could not work within it. We would have been flexible on budget if we had received excellent service.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning frequently asked questions

At Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning includes:
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Thyme Tables Catering & 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, Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Thyme Tables Catering & Event Planning is recommended by 82% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.2 in quality of service, 4.2 in flexibility, 4.2 in value, 4.1 in professionalism and 4 in average response time.
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