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    James B. Sent on 12/28/2023
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    Amazing company - BOOK

    Saved our wedding. Unreal food. Book them
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    Kelly S. Sent on 09/29/2022
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    Book now!

    I would and will recommend Clambakes, Etc. to anyone and everyone! Simply perfect. Everything, from beginning to end. All staff members I dealt with were extremely professional, from first conversation to last. Our guests were STUNNED at the delicious foods, beautiful setup and wonderfully kind staff members!! You can tell they all absolutely loved their job and loved being there, TRUE hospitality. The day of manager on September 16th, Cam was there every step of the way making sure I was happy and had everything I needed. Jason, Cathy, Dennis were extremely wonderful and pleasant to work with every step of the way. Our guests won’t stop raving and wanting to relive our dinner rehearsal! NEITHER CAN I! Stop looking, and BOOK NOW!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thank you, Kelly! It was a pleasure to be a part of your big day! We are so glad you and your guests enjoyed and greatly appreciate the kind words!
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    Lauren F. Sent on 11/22/2022
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    Incredible food and so reliable!

    We had a 100 person "backyard wedding" in Wareham and Clambakes Etc. catered both the wedding and the rehearsal dinner and we were BEYOND impressed! We truly could not have had a better experience, everyone absolutely raved about the food both nights and still comment on it 6 months later! The teams were so friendly, prompt, professional, and accommodating - they handled EVERYTHING and I never once had to worry about whether or not things were getting done. I absolutely recommend this company to provide the catering for any event you have and we will come up with an excuse to have another party on the Cape soon just to use them again! 10/10.
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    Karly Sent on 11/08/2021
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    Just book them- you won’t be disappointed!

    I am SO glad I booked my wedding with Jason and Clambakes, Etc. It was the ultimate cape cod wedding meal. I was told my SO many people how amazing the food was. The raw bar boat is a MUST and the bacon wrapped scallops are AMAZING. I was told by SO many people they had multiple cups of clam chowder and that it was the best chowder they have ever had. I had the lobster and the steak - both were amazing. Unfortunately I didn’t eat the steamers or corn or potatoes, but many people told me the steamers were awesome. The staff is amazing and I didn’t have to get out of my chair- everything was brought to me. Jason is THE NICEST and he was so thorough with all the questions on our phone call a few days prior. The bartenders were also AWESOME!!! The drinks were delicious and strong - just how we like them. And can we talk about the price?!?! For what you get- THE MOST AFFORDABLE. I did add on the table set up and end of the night clean up— so worth it!! Don’t skimp on that since you’re saving so much on the catering bill. The only thing that I found a bit annoying was the water service charge for the actual service that they gave, but that was quickly taken care of after the event, and I have no complaints!!! Just make sure you eat and drink at your wedding when you book them- one of the best meals you’ll have!!!
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    Rachel H. Sent on 07/15/2021
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    Clambakes, etc. is the ultimate cape cod experience!

    We hired them for our rehearsal dinner and they certainly did not disappoint! From the planning process, to the clambake itself the staff was professional and friendly. The food was delicious! Our guest loved the raw bar boat. Such a fun experience! Thank you again!
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    Jenny Sent on 05/23/2021
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    Excellent!

    From the planning process to day of execution, working with Jason and his team was a true pleasure! Their expertise and amazing food made my job as planner an easy one. The guests raved about the incredible food and wonderful staff, and I couldn't agree more. Every detail meticulously covered, perfectly delivered and a fun and professional team to work with. Thank you for making lasting and delicious memories for all. Highly recommend hiring Clambakes, Etc. for your next event!
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    Anne H. Sent on 07/08/2020
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    Best caterer for an outdoor wedding

    We were so happy with how everything went on our wedding day, and a gigantic reason is because of Clambakes Etc! Jason and the entire crew were so easy to work with from day one, super responsive, and accommodated our every request. The tent, lighting, tables, chairs, and entire setup was even better than we imagined (highly recommend draped lighting for a wedding - worth the extra money!). We used them for our bbq rehearsal dinner on Friday as well as our wedding Saturday for a traditional clambake, and the food was amazing both days. Some guest favorites during those days were the pulled pork, lobster rolls, and scallops & bacon appetizer. But ALL the food was delicious! Our guests kept letting us know how good the food was and how they'll remember it for a long time. Everyone who helped make it possible was so friendly and wonderful to work with - from the guys that set up the tent, to the bartender, to the food servers...everything was perfect and professional. They never missed a beat. We will definitely use them again for other family events. Thank you for making it the best, most perfect day for us! Anne & Johnny
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    Jeaniemarie Sent on 05/17/2019
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    GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE and flexible to meet your budget!

    I am so excited to have clambakes cater our wedding! They have been so accommodating and flexible with meeting our needs as far is food and rentals. They are so easy going and provide great customer service compared all the other catering services I called. They respond quickly and are efficient. We are looking forward to having them cater our wedding this year. THANK YOU for all of your cooperation!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thank you for choosing us, JeanieMarie! We are just as excited as you are and can't wait to help you on your big day! Looking forward to it!
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/16/2019
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    CLAMBAKES, ETC IS THE BEST!!!! I already want to hire them again to do every event in my life! Our wedding day was amazing & people are still talking!

    The most amazing company there is!
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    Joelle S. Sent on 07/23/2019
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    Wedding Catering and Tent rental

    I used Clam bakes Etc. for my backyard wedding and everything better than I could have expected. From dropping off the tent and tables and chair rentals, to the helpful and friendly catering staff. They truly made this a special night for us! We never had to worry about a thing!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thank you for the kind words! We are so happy we could help make your big day a little extra special! Thanks again for having us be part of it!
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    Taryn B. Sent on 11/30/2018
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    Best Caterer Ever!

    I mean, where to begin. Clambakes Etc was AMAZING. From the prices, options, professionalism, set up, and most importantly how tasty the food was, they are hands down your go-to for a authentic cape cod clam bake! Our guests could not stop raving about the food. Such a wonderful vendor and experience!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thank you Taryn! We are so happy to have helped with your big day! Glad that things went according to plan for you!
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    Stephanie Sent on 08/24/2018
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    We used this catering service for our wedding day and oh boy, was it a hit! The lobster, clams, sides, appetizers, clam chowder, s'mores station, raw bar was all amazing and very tasty. We ended up renting our tent, tables, linens, and chairs through them as well. The set up was very clean and simple and with all the wedding decorations, the tent really came alive especially with the lights they used. I'd highly recommend Clambakes to anyone looking to throw an awesome party. Extra bonus points for the servers cracking our (Bride & Groom) lobsters and bringing our plates to our table! Unfortunately I don’t have any photos of the food. We were having Extra bonus points for the servers cracking our (Bride & Groom) lobsters and bringing our plates to our table! Unfortunately I don’t have any photos of the food. We were having such a great time that we didn’t stop and take pictures of our plates.

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thanks so much, Stephanie! It was a pleasure being part of your big day! We are so happy you enjoyed the day!
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    John Sent on 08/15/2018
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    We were so thrilled with the service this company provided. We wanted to do a traditional New England clambake for our wedding, and they were fantastic. We booked their pit style clambake. I asked lots of questions, and they were very responsive throughout the whole process. On the day of the wedding, there were huge thunderstorms and flooding. So, we were worried that we might need to switch to a pot style. But, they said that it wasn't a problem. They put a small tent over the area where they dug the pit. And, the rain tapered off as they started to build the fire. The food was amazing, and our guests really enjoyed watching the whole process. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend Clambakes, etc.!!!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thanks so much, John! We are glad the show was able to continue even with the thunderstorms!
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    Lisa Sent on 06/27/2018
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    The reviews for Clambakes Etc don't lie - they are that incredible. During and after the wedding, there were at least 2 dozen people who said my wedding was hands down the best wedding they had ever been to and Clambakes Etc was such a huge part of that. The food was amazing! And so cool! A lobster bake! (That doesn't break that bank shhh). There were a million details and Jason was on top of all of them. As my dad said later - we wished we could have watched them work to see the secret because we were baffled afterwards on how it ran so smoothly. When they arrived, it was quite funny to see 10 people pile out of the trailer and get right to it (it was almost like a team sporting event). They had all of the details taken care of - from remembering lobster bibs to renting galvanized buckets for shells to leaving no trash, it was such a smooth wedding day experience. Leading up to the wedding, Jason was AMAZING at answering my emails (and I sent quite a few with really minor questions). Some of my more traditional older family members thought that I had lost my mind for booking a vendor without trying the food first, but trust me the food is really great (I lived in NYC for a few years and grew up in New England - I've eaten at a lot of restaurants and a lot of wedding food - this was the best wedding food I've ever had. Quite a few guests said the same). The lobster was perfect; BBQ chicken was great; veggie/vegan/dairy free option (grilled polenta) was good; and I didn't try the steak but my friend from NYC said it was good. Sides were eye catching and tasty. Chowder was incredible. And the appetizers - oh my goodness get appetizers if you book this vendor - the raw bar boat was incredible; bacon wrapped scallops were out of this world, bruschetta was amazing, and I didn't try the rest. Jason was great at helping me figure out how many apps to get without trying to oversell. Such an incredible experience all around!!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thank you, Lisa! It was such a pleasure to be able to help make your wedding a day to remember! We appreciate the kind words and wish you both the best!
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    Krissy Sent on 06/11/2018
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    I had the best experience working with Clambakes, etc for our wedding reception. They were able to guide us through the process and make recommendations for food and rental items needed. On our wedding day, I realized I forgot a few things and went into panic mode.. They were able to accommodate us and make it all happen! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was exceptional. We served a raw bar for our cocktail hour and had a clambake for the reception. Our guests are still talking bout how amazing the food was!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thank you, Krissy! We had a great time, aslo! Congratulations once again and thanks for letting us be a part of your big day!
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    Elvis M. Sent on 06/09/2019
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    Perfect choice for seaside wedding

    Everyone at Clambakes was tremendous. We had friends and family coming from different countries and all over the US, needless to say people had differing palettes and food tastes but Clambakes menu was a hit with everyone. We got married a year ago and still get asked about the raw bar appetizers they served. We were in great communication leading up to the event, they got there early, worked with our wedding coordinator beautifully and helped out in things big and small (like cracking our lobsters so we didn't get our outfits dirty and to save us on time while greeting family). They were accommodating and had options for our guests who didn't eat seafood, including vegetarians, and people with serious seafood allergies (I was worried that would be an issue beforehand but they handled it perfectly and everyone was really happy). Overall portions were huge and the food was delicious they were the perfect choice for our seaside wedding!
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    Joan Sent on 10/30/2017
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    Clambakes Etc. catered our wedding and we were thrilled with the entire process from start to finish! Being that we were planning our Cape Cod wedding from Los Angeles, the folks at Clambakes went out of their way to assist us in making sure all the details that were difficult for us to handle from afar were taken care of in advance of our arrival, and even went so far as to point out things we had forgotten (like napkins!). The cuisine was everything we expected and more, and we really appreciated them customizing the menu for allergies and dietary issues. Finally, the staff was brilliant, anticipating our every need, and beyond friendly. We cannot recommend Clambake Etc enough!!!!!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thank you very much for the kind words! We are glad we were able to help make your big day run a little smoother!
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    Gillian Sent on 12/28/2017
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    Clambakes, Etc catered our rehearsal dinner and we couldn’t have asked for a better time. Jason and all of his crew were perfect! The food was great and plentiful!

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    Thanks for having us!
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    Elyse Sent on 10/21/2017
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    Jason and the entire team were extremely helpful from start to finish! My husband and I LOVED being able to offer our guests a laid back clambake complete with lobster (huge), chicken, steak and vegetarian options -- sides and more! Our guests truly enjoyed their meals and interacting with the staff from Clambakes, Etc.! The folks from their team were upbeat, professional and kind! We loved having them there and appreciated their eagerness to communicate and make sure we were happy (and also that we actually ate on our big day)! The amount of food, quality and taste exceeded our expectations. We truly feel our investment was beyond worth it! We highly recommend the team at Clambakes, Etc.!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thank you for having us Elyse!
    We are thrilled we could help make your day exactly what you were looking for! Many thanks,
    The Clambakes, Etc Team
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    Bj Sent on 10/29/2017
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    Jason and Clambakes, Etc., are the best. They helped start off our daughter and son-in-law's wedding weekend with the most amazing clambake...from appetizers to dinner, everyone raved. Your staff was so accommodating, professional and pleasant. There wasn't anything we would have changed. Thanks so very much.

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    Thanks for having us!
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    Dana Sent on 10/22/2017
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    Clambakes Etc made feeding our guests seamless. Everyone was thrilled with the quality and quantity of food, and man, the bartending staff can pour a stiff drink! Hands down, the best vendor decision we made was paying for the additional clean up service. Our wedding was a little more diy and spread out over three locations on the same property. Having Clambakes attentive staff there to pick up the stray napkins and leftover cups made the next morning even better.

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Dana,
    Thank you so much for having us be a part of your big day! We are so glad we were able to help give you a great experience on your big day!
    Many thanks,
    The Clambakes, Etc Team
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    Emma Sent on 10/15/2016
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    We started planning our Cape Cod wedding about a year in advance and knew we wanted a clambake reception. At that time, we contacted a handful of vendors--some were unresponsive, some were already booked, but Jason from Clambakes replied promptly, was polite, professional, knowledgeable, and wanted to work with us. We knew we'd found our caterer--but for us, that was only the beginning of our great experience with Clambakes!
    We wanted our wedding to be as easygoing as we are, so we were extremely relieved to learn that Clambakes could also fulfill our rental needs for our backyard party. We looked to them for everything, and they were amazing. We changed our guest counts and service order more times than I'd like to admit, and they were kind and accommodating through it all.
    About a week before our planned nuptials, the forecast took a dramatic turn for the worse. What had been looking like a sunny, mild October day turned to a 100% chance of rain. We had no tent on order. We didn't know what to do. Yet again, Clambakes came through. They worked with us to make sure the size would fit the yard (mind you, we live four hours away from our site and weren't able to be there to measure when booking. They worked miracles.) and ensured we had everything we needed to still throw a great party even with the rain. And on the day of, it was cold and wet outside, and the team from Clambakes were downright pleasant, professional, and personable. Not to mention the food! It was perfectly cooked and presented beautifully. Our guests were thrilled and couldn't get over the generous portion sizes. Of particular note, our vegetarian friends were happy that polenta was on the menu and that the sides were cooked separately from the meats so they could indulge like all the other guests. We were so happy with Clambakes Etc., start to finish. They are amazing and come with our highest recommendation! THANK YOU!!

    Clambakes Etc.'s reply:

    Thanks for the kind words! We are glad we were able to help make your big day run smooth! We love hearing stories like this and helping take the stress out of an already stressful day!
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    Dara Sent on 11/22/2016
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    Clambakes Etc. catered our wedding rehearsal dinner at my parents' house on the Cape. It poured but that didn't deter the amazing staff from setting up a tent and delivering delicious lobster, steak, clam chowder, corn, potatoes... the list goes on! The food was incredible and so was the smiling team, despite the rain. We are so grateful for their help and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer. I hope we have another occasion to work with them again soon!
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    Megan Sent on 09/28/2016
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    The food portion was huge and everything was delicious!!! We had so many guests from out of town so to give them a true Cape Cod clambake was perfect. They all boasted about how friendly and outgoing the staff was. We were even offered a military discount which was very warming!
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    Clambakes Etc. is a fantastic catering service! Our wedding was a traditional Cape Cod clambake. For a decent price, our guests got HUGE meals. People are still raving about how good the food was. They even made me a special vegetarian meal :)
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