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    SO happy with our decision!

    A wedding has many tough decisions to make and overall I think we found the catering to be the hardest one. Even once we had decided on using Fireside, we were presented with such a vast menu (this is a good thing!) which left us with more choices to make than we had initially thought. Everything on the menu looked great and after some back and forth conversations with Amy, we finally got down to deciding on the Miso Cod and the Beef Tenderloin. Both of these options went down incredibly well with our guests who were full of compliments on both choices. The presentation was great, as was the team at Fireside who ensured that everything with the dining portion of the day ran smoothly. Highly recommended & we are grateful for making things as great on the day as they were!
    -Bill & Lauren
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    Fantastic Food

    Nom nom nom... Guys this food was so good. My husband and I consider eating a hobby so the food at our wedding was a priority. I was not about that life of being the bride that 'doesn't have time to eat'. The wait staff is incredible and the moment you finish the ceremony, you have a personal attendant with a tray of food just for you. Tiny tacos right after saying 'I do', I mean what more can a girl ask for!? In all seriousness, they were fantastic to work with and the food exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend a pre-ceremony snack (we did hot cider and donuts), and the bigger hit was chicken sliders after dessert! They are fantastic with dealing with allergies and kindly accommodated our friends that don't drink alcohol by placing cherries in the non-alcoholic flutes so they could still celebrate during toasts.
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    Erin F. Sent on 10/24/2021
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    Outstanding Food & Service!

    My husband and I have only great things to say about Fireside! They provided outstanding food and service at our October 3rd, 2021 wedding at The Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA. Though they are their exclusive caterer, we're so glad we didn't have any other options! Both the group tasting and food day-of were unparalleled. You often hear about amazing food during a tasting that flops at the wedding reception. This is not the case at Fireside. Maura McCarthy and her team provide a group tasting experience with all of the couples that are to be married at the Crane Estate during the year so the chefs are cooking for a large crowd. This helps you experience the seasonal menu as it would be served at your wedding. Everything is absolutely divine and we could not have asked for better food OR service. The day-of service was both attentive and efficient.
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    Alyse Sent on 08/12/2021
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    Outstanding Food and Excellent Service

    Jessica and the entire team at Fireside were wonderful! Fireside Catering was one of the preferred vendors at our venue, and we were so happy that they were one of the options that we could choose from. The quality of food and options on their menu are outstanding. At both our tasting and our wedding, we were so happy with the quality and presentation of both the appetizers and the entrees, and more importantly how delicious everything was! We also appreciated the extra touches that Fireside included in their package such as the lemonade and iced tea during cocktail hour and cookies and milk for dessert. The catering team the night of the wedding was professional and everything went seamlessly. We were so happy with our choice to book Fireside and would highly recommend them!
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    Marielle G. Sent on 10/21/2020
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    Truly fantastic

    Tim and the staff at Fireside catering are fantastic.  The food was exceptional, presented beautifully and all our guests raved about it.  Fireside catering enabled our wedding to have some really nice touches for our guests, including an apple cider & cider donut station which was perfect for our fall ceremony.  We also loved that we could do a signature drink and the beverage options were seasonally and locally inspired, including some local hard cider from our favorite orchard.  Fireside catering is more than just a caterer too.  They truly planned and executed our entire event flawlessly.  They also did a really great job of ensuring the safety of our micro wedding.  We were nervous about having a wedding during the pandemic, but us and our guests felt very safe and comfortable with everything the staff did to ensure everyone's safety.  Tim was super helpful with all the planning leading up to the wedding and on the day of went above and beyond to make our wedding run smoothly.  We loved everything about our wedding and had the best experience with Fireside Catering. 
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    Excellent all around! Look no further.
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    Victoria P. Sent on 01/07/2020
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    Wonderful service!

    Jessica and her team made our day perfect! Everything ran smoothly, from our initial tasting all the way through the late night snack on our big day. They were flexible with all our strange requests, and so helpful whenever we needed it - answering all my late night emails with so much patience :) The food was delicious and beautifully presented. I only wish we were planning another big event so we could use them again!
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    Laura M. Sent on 10/18/2019
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    Flawless, exquisite experience we'll never forget!

    We cannot sing the praises of Fireside Catering, and events manager Jessica Belanger, enough. Not only is the food exquisite -- equal to the very best restaurants in the region, which is extraordinary for a catering company -- but the staff is a well-polished team. Unlike most catering companies, who have a revolving door of staff, Fireside's staff has been consistent for years and years. The difference shows in how quickly, professionally and courteously they set-up, serve and clean up -- all with smiles on their faces!
    Additionally, Jessica Belanger is quite simply a genius at her job. She guided every moment of our daughter's reception, graciously, warmly and efficiently. Her response time to emails was immediate. She was flexible, creative and worked with our budget. In all respects, she performed the function of a "day of" coordinator, at no additional charge. And Fireside does not even accept gratuities. Their service, professionalism and exceptional food are superlative. Our experience with Fireside was quite simply flawless -- they made our daughter's wedding the elegant, gracious and joyous celebration we had dreamed of. Thank you Jessica! Thank you Fireside!
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    The most amazing wedding food i've ever had!

    Fireside Catering was INCREDIBLE from start to finish! Throughout the entire planning process, Fireside worked to make sure that all of our wants and needs were not only met, but exceeded. Our guests are still raving about how wonderful everything was. Fireside worked to accommodate each and every guest with their varying food allergies and intolerances. Not once did they make me feel like it was an issue or too much to ask. The menu's evolved a few times during planning and each time they were readily offered to us in case we wanted to change any of our options. We went with the cod and filet for dinner options and i'm still dreaming of how amazing they were. Each piece of meat was hearty and filling with plenty of sides to adorn. I highly recommend Fireside Catering for all of your events needs!
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    Fireside is excellent quality

    We are so happy that we chose Fireside to cater our wedding! So many of our guests have raved to us about the food, and it truly is delicious. We had a choice of 3 caterers through our venue, and Fireside stood out to us by far. The entrees were amazing, and the appetizers were all so delicious. Fireside might be a little pricier than some other catering options, but you really get what you pay for; the food is exceptional. Jessica was wonderful to work with, and she graciously and quickly answered our MANY questions. She also took great care to make note of all guests with allergies and where they were sitting.
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    Jack M. Sent on 02/03/2020
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    Fireside helped make our wedding unforgettable!

    Fireside Catering was a fantastic choice for our wedding. Tim and the team there were highly responsive to any questions we had and really helped us through the planning process. They were able to anticipate our needs made the lead-up to the big day as stress-free as possible. The caterers were absolute professionals and all of our guests loved the food. The venues that Fireside works with are gorgeous, my wife and I were amazed by the garden wedding venue we selected outside Boston. Can't recommend Fireside enough!
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    Lisa Sent on 11/27/2019
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    Highly recommend Fireside & Bradley Estate, Tim is awesome!

    We had our wedding at the Bradley Estate in Canton, MA. It was catered by Fireside Catering. It was absolutely amazing! Tim made the planning so easy and helped us with decisions. The food was amazing, the venue was beautiful. Also we got to choose our own booze from a local liquor store which made the drinks way better, and way cheaper!
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    Ginger Sent on 06/07/2019
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    Foodies raved about the food!

    Jessica was beyond helpful, the service was great, the food was incredible
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    Samantha Sent on 01/28/2019
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    Extremely accommodating and great service!

    Jessica was amazing to work with! We had every allergy and dietary restriction imaginable and she handled it without flinching! Everything went so smoothly on our wedding day and we were happy to have our own plates of appetizers to enjoy during pictures (including the maple short rib grilled cheeses - yum!) You really get what you pay for and then some - excellent customer service and response time, flexibility and we really felt like the only couple. Thank you!!
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    Debra P. Sent on 01/23/2019
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    Fireside Catering is the BEST of the BEST!

    I cannot say enough nice things about Fireside Catering! Jessica was SO VERY helpful, accommodating, thoughtful, patient and helpful. She made planning the menu a stress less experience. We also had Fireside cater our rehearsal dinner at Misselwood and everything was perfect! The staff of Fireside Catering were incredible! They were so professional, helpful and kind. The food is OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Our guests couldn't stop raving about it. Everything was absolutely delicious and beautifully displayed. If you are looking for the best of the best, Fireside Catering is it!! It will be one of the easiest and best decisions you'll make in the planning of your wedding.
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    Adam C. Sent on 08/11/2019
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    As always, tremendous food and service!

    We were thrilled to learn that our favorite venue was exclusively catered by Fireside. We have been to many weddings catered by them in the past and have always considered them one of the best in the business. Their food is simply delicious and what you would hope for from a five-star restaurant. The passed h'orderves are all to-die-for! The staff is freindly, prompt, and professional.
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    Kimberly Sent on 02/11/2019
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    Fireside is a MUST!

    Jessica is amazing! She’s so helpful and pays attention to every little detail. She makes you feel as if your wedding is the only wedding she is doing and your big day is just as important to her as it is to you. She not only makes absolutely delicious food she also helps to organize your day to make things run smoothly so you don’t have to worry about a thing. She’s more than just a caterer she’s a godsend! Her staff is very friendly and professional. One nice touch was that she designated one server to be our own personal server for the reception. Our server followed us when we were having pictures taken making sure that we got to eat some of the yummy appetizers and always had something to drink. She also made sure that we got to our table to actually eat our entrées so we weren’t “trapped” talking to people at their tables during dinner. So many wedding couples say they never got to eat the food at their own wedding but we did it we are so happy we did! Of course I cannot say enough good things about the food. Oh my the food! Our wedding was in September 2018 and we still run into guests who rave about how much they loved the food at our wedding! The food made a great impression on everyone. The beef tenderloin entrée was so tender you could cut it with a fork and it melted in your mouth. So yummy! The statler chicken was the moistest chicken I have ever eaten. The mushroom Gruyere pastry appetizers were a big hit! The Thai pork meatballs and grilled chicken taco apps were also gobbled up. Honestly all of Fireside’s appetizers were so good we had a difficult time just choosing five to serve! I highly recommend Fireside Catering for your wedding. I know if we need a caterer for any reason in the future Fireside will be the only place we need to call!
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    Kristin Sent on 08/20/2018
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    We worked with Fireside Catering for our wedding via The Crane Estate. We already left a review on The Crane Estate, but it's worth a separate review just for Fireside because it's....so....good!!! My husband and I are from NJ/NYC - and needless to say we had some self-proclaimed "food snobs" in attendance. Though catered meals aren't usually worth raving about, I can honestly say that the most critical of our foodie friends was RAVING about Fireside Catering's appetizers and meals. Shoutouts go to the duck quesadilla and lobster roll, and both the tenderloin filet and salmon filet that we served got the thumbs up, the tenderloin in particular - which is shocking given that people are so particular about how their meat is cooked. Fireside just delivers. In addition to the delicious food, the service and staff were wonderful. Timing, professionalism, details - it was just all superb. They were the official caterer of The Crane Estate so we didn't technically select them, but if I did have an option and knowing what I know, I would choose Fireside Catering in a heartbeat. If you don't trust the reviews, check out one of their family of restaurants and see for yourself. Exceptional! Bon appetite!
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    Jill Sent on 01/23/2019
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    Best. Food. Ever.

    Fireside Catering has phenomenal food and service! Jessica was great to work with and she went above and beyond to meet our needs and help us plan the most important feast of our lives! From appetizers to desserts - everything was impeccable. The staff was efficient and professional. The presentations were stunning. We received SO many compliments on the food. Absolutely amazing.
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    Katie S. Sent on 01/24/2019
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    "The food was the best I've ever had at a wedding" - Wedding Guests

    I had the pleasure of working with Jessica from Fireside Catering. From the moment that my husband and I met with her, we were so excited to begin the process! I would say between the tasting, picking out the menu and finalizing the details we were absolutely delighted when it came to working with Fireside. What was even better was when we heard from all of our wedding guests during and after the wedding that the food was the best wedding food they had ever had. I have to say, I haven't had really great food at a wedding myself, so I knew where they were coming from and that they were absolutely right - it was the best food they had had! I personally did not eat a lot as you can imagine but my husband was generous as he cut up my filet so when I did have a moment I was able to sneak a bite (best. bites. ever.!) I think when it comes to cooking for the masses, there definitely can be some difficulties but Fireside Catering has their culinary experience down to a science! What I loved was that not only was the food great but the experience was seamless - Jessica was super responsive and made sure all of our needs were met. So, let me start from the beginning - My husband and I had our tasting in Burlington, MA and let me tell you, you want to come hungry because the food is so good and you'll want room in your stomach to eat it all! I have a severe nut and peanut allergy which I was very concerned about from the beginning however Jessica put all of my fears aside when she explained that everything was made in house, even their crackers (something I wouldn't have expected)! There was not a single item that I could not eat and there was not cross-contamination, which anyone with an allergy knows that part can be the trickiest aspect to overcome. After my fears were put to rest and we had attempted to eat all of the food (there wasn't much that was left) we knew we wanted to go with Fireside for our catering needs. We actually did not taste test any other vendor because in our minds the experience and careful attention to detail could not be met elsewhere. As I mentioned before, Jessica was very responsive and worked with us to design the menu of our wedding dreams! She stayed in contact with us even when there were months that we did not need to communicate - she would simply just check in with us to let us know she was there, which I personally loved. I am not a very fussy person when it comes to wedding planning, I want to trust the vendors because they really are the experts. Jessica did not disappoint in terms of building a relationship as she was extremely easy to either email, call or meet with in person! When the big day was finally around the corner I met with my wedding coordinator that ran the venue and Jessica - when meeting with them I knew they already had an incredible relationship which spoke to both of their characters. The meeting went super smoothly which was such a relief! We walked through step by step what the day and evening would consist of and I have to say I left feeling great and accomplished. The feeling of being cared for and knowing I was in good hands was extremely comforting and honestly, exciting! When the big day finally came everything went exactly as planned. Jessica was even there to say a quick hi to my husband and I before the night got busy. I would say the only downside was saying goodbye to her as she was SUCH a pleasure to work with. I can definitely say if I ever need catering again or a friend needs it, I would always say to go with Fireside Catering! Thanks again to Jessica & team for making our dreams come true!
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    Amy Sent on 10/14/2017
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    Fireside catered our wedding and the food was the best I've had at a wedding. The appetizers were bite size (which allowed me to eat them in my dress). Guests were fighting about which entree was better and even the vegetarians seemed happy. We had cannoli's and bread pudding for dessert! We even had a food course! Jessica was a saint going back and forth helping arrange the linens until all the details were perfect. Highly recommend
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    Rachel Sent on 09/07/2017
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    Fireside was absolutely incredible helping us plan our wedding! Jessica was SO easy to work with and helped us along every step of the way. Our wedding was absolutely perfect! The food was AMAZING, and the staff at the wedding could not have been more helpful and nice. Highly recommended!!!
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    Kimberly Sent on 11/26/2017
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    If you are lucky enough to have the option to choose Fireside as the caterer for your wedding, choose them! Fireside provided restaurant-quality food for our wedding of ~130 people at Glen Magna Farms this past August. Guests were telling us that the food at our wedding was the very best "wedding food" they had ever had and I wholeheartedly agree. Their menu options mirror that of an upscale farm-to-table restaurant. Everything is finely tuned for flavors as well as presentation and the Fireside staff is top of the line as well! We even had our own private server who followed us around with appetizers and drinks the entire night! I am still dreaming about our coconut shrimp appetizer. Our fireside liaison Jessica was super involved with everything from the initial menu planning, to details of the day and we were so thankful for that as well! I wish every wedding I went to was catered by fireside!
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    Sarah Sent on 09/08/2017
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    We would absolutely recommend Fireside to anyone looking for a caterer. The food and service was amazing. Jessica was such a pleasure to work with and made the whole planning process so easy. She was professional and attentive. We couldn't have asked for a better caterer to have for our wedding!
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