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Samantha Bengtson
Samantha Bengtson
Catering Director

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9 years in business

We speak English

Large team (21+ members)

Watch Hill Catering is a full-service catering company located in Westerly, Rhode Island, serving weddings and events in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Executive Chef John Kolesar brings 20 years of high-end culinary experience, and the staff has over 100 years of combined experience. Watch Hill Catering focuses on providing elegant, upscale catering and innovative culinary presentations with an emphasis on quality and positive energy.

Cuisine

Watch Hill Catering offers a variety of catering options that feature classic and traditional dishes with a modern twist. Catering options include display stations, hot and cold passed canapés, salads, appetizers, pasta, entrees, vegetables, potatoes, and rice dishes. Watch Hill Catering can serve seafood, American, Southern, and Cajun, as well as French, Asian, Mexican, and Italian cuisine. This catering service can also accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian options.

Services Offered

Besides upscale catering, Watch Hill Catering offers event planning services, vendor and venue recommendations, bar services, cocktail receptions, plated receptions, station receptions, and cake cutting. This caterer can also provide barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. When working with Watch Hill Catering, you'll have access to bartenders and a cash, limited, or open bar. Couples can opt for a champagne toast, house, and specialty beer, house and specialty wine, and house and premium liquor.

What You'll Love About Watch Hill Catering

Couples love this catering company's open communication and helpfulness throughout the planning process. They also rave about the delicious cuisine that these talented chefs prepare. Check out the FAQs for more information about Watch Hill Catering's premier services.

Watch Hill Catering is now offering our own venue, The Oceanfront by Watch Hill Catering, located on the beach in Westerly, RI. Contact us today to learn more about our new venue!

FAQ

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
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
House Liquor
Premium Liquor

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
Greek
Italian
Local
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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Watch Hill Catering consistently receives high praise for creating incredible wedding dining experiences, with delicious food that guests rave about. The staff, especially Samantha, is commended for their professionalism, friendliness, and exceptional service. Reviewers highlight the seamless event execution, stress-free planning process, and outstanding problem-solving skills. The venue's attention to detail, impressive communication, and ability to handle all aspects of the event, from food to decor, contribute to making weddings memorable and highly recommended by guests.

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Watch Hill Catering consistently receives high praise for creating incredible wedding dining experiences, with delicious food that guests rave about. The staff, especially Samantha, is commended for their professionalism, friendliness, and exceptional service. Reviewers highlight the seamless event execution, stress-free planning process, and outstanding problem-solving skills. The venue's attention to detail, impressive communication, and ability to handle all aspects of the event, from food to decor, contribute to making weddings memorable and highly recommended by guests.

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Ellie Sent on 11/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The All In One Catering/Planning Dream

MUST HIRE!!! After Covid had me planning my third wedding - now in my parents backyard, I was on the verge on eloping. Samantha and Team at Watch Hill Catering helped me each step of the way in rethinking and replanning my entire wedding. I explained how I wanted to transform my parents backyard and they came through. Next thing I know they are talking twinkle lights, bar on wheels, dancefloor, candles, and farm tables with beautiful blue glasses. EVERYTHING was magical. Along with their extremely talented visions - they helped to coordinate everything. From checking in on everything we needed leading up to the wedding to bringing me my first glass of my signature sangria after walking down the aisle. Their support and attitude made everyone feel relaxed - it felt like I was planning a wedding with friends. Not only did they transform my parents backyard into the most magical venue straight out of a movie - but they took all my idea, dreams, and wishes and executed them to a level I didn't know was possible. If you want your wedding to be a relaxing planning experience paired with what you have always dreamed of growing up, hire Watch Hill Catering. I owe my wedding bliss and magic all to them.
Michele
Michele Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, quality service, helpful planning!

Watch Hill Catering made our wedding dining experience absolutely perfect!** Samantha, our coordinator, was incredible—she answered all our questions promptly and guided us through every decision with patience and expertise.

The food was **delicious** (our guests are still raving about it!), and the staff was **attentive, professional, and so friendly**. Everything ran smoothly, and we didn’t have to worry about a thing.

If you’re looking for a catering team that delivers amazing food and top-notch service, **Watch Hill Catering is the way to go!** Huge thanks to Samantha and her team for making our day so special.
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Lucie Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Brunch Wedding Thanks to WHC

Watch Hill Catering made our brunch wedding at my parents’ house absolutely unforgettable! The food was phenomenal—nothing like typical wedding fare. I envisioned an upscale brunch wedding, which is a bit unconventional, but Sam and her team instantly understood and elevated it beyond anything I imagined.

Our wedding was in October, and months later, guests still tell me it was their favorite wedding with the best food they’ve ever had. Beyond the incredible cuisine, Sam’s problem-solving skills were a lifesaver. I realized the day before the event that I’d miscalculated the number of wine glasses I ordered, but Sam handled it effortlessly and saved the day. Despite working with just one oven at my parents’ home, every dish was served piping hot and perfectly prepared.

Sam and her team are the epitome of professionalism and excellence. If you’re looking for incredible food and a truly stress-free event, hire Watch Hill Catering. They’re simply the best!

Photos attached are by Anaise Prince Photo 
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Victoria Sent on 11/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love watch hill catering!

The food at our wedding was great, and Samantha was so helpful in working with us to design the menu. The staff timed all the courses (appetizers, dinner, etc) perfectly and their skills allowed everything to go very smoothly
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Carmela Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing across everything!

Watch Hill Catering more than exceeded my expectations and my guests were talking about their experience for weeks! The food, service and venue were incredible. They took care of all the details and made the day so easy for me. I would highly recommend them for their exceptionally prepared food, the atmosphere they created and their flexibility and willingness to work with me to ensure every detail was considered. They are simply the best!
Cassandra
Cassandra Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful

Sam and her team were absolutely rockstars! They handled everything for us and the night perfectly. Sam and her staff were SO friendly, kind and accommodating. They were awesome and helped contribute to the hype of our party. Leading up to the event, Sam was quick to answer emails and help us with anything we needed. The food was DELICIOUS. All of our guests talked about how good the food was and how heavy the pours were for our open bar. I wish I was throwing another big event to work with them again. 11/10 recommend.
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Jolynn Sent on 10/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Perfection

Samantha and her crew deserve 20 stars for the event they created at our home. From the start, there was excellent communication about all aspects, great suggestions for food and service, and beauty in every detail. Our daughter wanted an elegant, sophisticated event and they delivered the perfect vibe. The food was amazing - abundant, a feast for the eye and palate. The staff was very attentive, professional, and responsive. Many of our guests said it was the most memorable and perfect wedding they had attended. Samantha seemed to anticipate every need; her management went above and beyond.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 03/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A fun and memorable experience!

Watch Hill catering made everything so easy for us! The food was creative and delicious, and we didn't stress the way so many couples do when planning the details of a wedding because they expertly walked us through everything from venue set up and decor to food and drinks. Samantha was incredibly helpful and we are so thankful for her organization and professionalism!
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Allie Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hands down the best caterer you could find

There are truly no words for how much my husband and I love Samantha and her staff. We live in New Jersey and planned our wedding in Newport with so much help from Samantha. From start to finish, she was always responsive, super nice, very knowledgeable and incredibly affordable.
The food was INCREDIBLE. There was not a single thing at our tasting that we didn’t love, it was hard to narrow down what to pick. Day of the food was even better than I remembered, and all of our guests said it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Samantha made sure my husband and I ate first, and saved 2 boxes of food for us at the end of the night. One of the guys on her staff even dropped it off at our hotel to get late since they knew we were going out after.
Not to mention Samantha basically acted as my wedding day coordinator, setting up all of our decor for us, getting us out the door on time and in order, making sure the DJ played the right song at the right time. She even ran up to the bridal sweet when I realized I forgot the wedding rings there.

She made this a truly perfect day and I am so grateful for her and her team.

Realizing 3 months later my photographer didn’t take any photos of food (we did passed canapés, taco bar and build your own fried rice bar) so including a photo from our tasting)
Nicky
Nicky Sent on 12/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

After Party

We had our wedding after party here and it was absolutely perfect! We had the entire venue to ourselves, allowing for enough space for dancing, drinking games, and cigars. The late night snacks were perfect, and Samantha was so responsive. 10/10 recommend.
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Watch Hill Catering frequently asked questions

At Watch Hill Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Watch Hill Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
Watch Hill Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Watch Hill Catering 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 Watch Hill Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Watch Hill Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Watch Hill Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Watch Hill Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Watch Hill Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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