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Matthew's Catering Company

Matthew's Catering Company

Central Village, CT
4.6 out of 5 rating, 47 reviews
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    “I’ve never had food that good at a wedding before.”

    “I’ve never had food that good at a wedding before.” In the days following our June 2024 wedding at the Gwyn Careg Inn, we heard variations of the above from dozens of our guests. Compliments came from friends in the restaurant business, from family members who care deeply about food quality and freshness, and from our other vendors (who are clearly an authority on wedding food!) We were so delighted with Matthew from the start. He was flexible and attentive to our needs and tastes, made a few lovely exceptions for us, and even put together a special brides’ tray of oysters for us after our ceremony. He was receptive throughout to our dietary restrictions and cultural needs. Every bite from appetizer through dessert was delicious and the food quality was a true highlight of our wedding! Additionally, his staff was lovely - attentive, flexible, hard-working, and so kind. I highly, highly recommend Matthew for your catering needs!
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    Delicious, creative menu!

    Matthew's Catering Company catered our 6/8/2024 wedding at the Gwyn Careg Inn and completely knocked it out of the park. We had a daytime afternoon tea-style garden wedding, and Matthew and his team came up with such a fun, creative, dainty-yet-still-filling menu to fit the theme! The food was abundant and absolutely delicious, and accommodated a variety of dietary restrictions per our request. My husband and I made a point to actually stay seated and eat everything we could during the meal portion of the wedding because the food was just too good to miss out on!
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    Pomfret Lions - Speakeasy Kindness Benefit- Super service

    Outstanding Caterer! The food was excellent and the servers where excellent!. I recommend them for your next event. Organized and seamless service. Special thanks to Matt for making the event within out budget. Truly a community minded business. Thank you. Your the best!
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    I will be recommending Matthews Catering to all of my friends

    I simply cannot begin to describe how wonderful Matthews Catering and Penny, the day-of-coordinator, are. We planned our wedding from many states away and even with the complications that brought, Matthews was attentive to my questions, and flexible with my, and my family's schedules. On the day of my wedding, I knew I was in good hands with Penny running the show. I did not have a seperate planner/coordinator, so having Penny run us through the ceremony cues, the schedule for the entire day, and everything else was incredible. And of course, the food was absolutely amazing. We had multiple guests tell us how much they enjoyed it. We also had guests with dietary restrictions and they also had a wonderful meal. Thank you again!
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    Care and Worry Free Caterer

    My son and his wife came home to Connecticut for their wedding from the West coast and I was charged with finding a caterer. Needless to say, I was nervous with the responsibility and well aware of the challenges of planning a wedding with multiple people from long distances. I did my homework and was convinced I had selected the right caterer when I spoke to both Penny and Matthew. What a team! Professional and talented, they handled everything from the delicious, plentiful food, to the timely responses to questions, to setting up the tables and running through the rehearsal. One of the caterers even held my dog during the service until it was time for him to bear the rings. Their crew was equally professional, courteous and unobtrusive in their service. Thanks so much...I've run out of kids, but if I didn't, you'd be first on the list! Donna and Peter Larkin
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    Amazing!

    We have nothing but good things to say about Matthew, Linda and the Matthew’s catering team! Not only is their food absolutely amazing, but they are extremely kind, generous and helpful. We couldn’t have done our wedding weekend without them. Special shout-out to Linda as well because she made our day so effortless from set up, to rehearsal organization and clean up at the end. We appreciate it so much!
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    Still talking about the food!

    Matthew's Catering was one of our best choices for our wedding. From the tasting to the actual day of, my family and friends were blown away with the food served. I am still getting people commenting on the food and selection. The staff was exceptional and made sure all the little details were taken care of. If you're looking for a caterer that will literally cater to your needs, hire Matthew's!
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    Always a wonderful experience with Matthew's Catering Company

    We've hired Matthew's Catering many times for different occasions. We've never been disappointed! Professional, reliable, flexible, very generous, friendly staff & food is always amazing!
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    The Best Wedding Decision We Made!!!

    I am so overdue in writing a review for Matt, Linda, and the Matthew's Catering Team. They catered our wedding on 9/4/2022 and it was the best decision we ever made. I feel like no written review could do them appropriate justice--you must experience it for yourself. Matthew's is SO MUCH more than a catering company and they become more like friends to us. We knew immediately after our initial phone consultation/menu design that they were going to be the highlight of our wedding. Matt is so passionate about cooking and that comes through with the versatility of the menu creation and the favors of the food. Four months later and my guest are still talking about how our food was the best wedding meal they ever tasted!!! (do yourself a favor and put the mac and cheese on your menu).

    Linda- she was an amazing coordinator and friend to us throughout the process. She made us feel so comfortable and was there to help us throughout EVERY STEP of the planning and execution and was only a call or text away. She smiled every time I told her I changed my mind on the set up or design and was happy to accommodate any request. Our wedding went seamlessly because of Linda's direction and guidance. She took care of everything so we could enjoy our day without interruption. She is the kindest and most amazing person to work with.

    Matthew' Catering staff- they were so incredible and took great care of our guests. From the set up, breakdown, serving guests they didn't miss a beat. Numerous guests commented on how they were the most attentive and kind staff they ever encountered at a wedding.

    My favorite part of wedding planning was working with this team because they helped alleviate any stress with their experience, kindness, and passion for bringing people together with delicious food. They were also the most affordable option that we considered with the highest quality/tasty food. 10000/10 would recommend over and over again.
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    Not just a “staff” but a family

    My husband and I got married on 10/13/19 at a local French club. The French club provided us with 4 selections of caterers one being Matthews catering. I have lived in eastern Connecticut my entire life and never heard of them. Their website social media pictures and reviews were amazing, so we scheduled a meet & greet. From the second we walked through the door we were blown away. The compassion understanding and all around comfort we felt we knew this was a no brainer. The staff did not treat us as another “customer” they treated us as family and wanted the best for our special day. From the food to the appearance set up those hiccups from unruly guests they just took care of everything! I do and have highly recommended them to anyone and everyone. If you want one of the most laid back and unstressful day this is the best place to make your day a fairytale.
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    Exceeded our expectations!

    First off, I think the best thing we did in regards to our wedding is hire Matthews Catering.

    From the start, they were very responsive, very sweet and we were also new to all this wedding planning and they assured us they had our backs. Initial meetings and meetings throughout the 2 years, we end up building an amazing relationship with them. They were only one text/call away. I probably asked them 4 million questions but they answered each one with a smile on their face and such love in their heart for us!

    The weekend of the wedding (we used them for 2 out of 3 days of the wedding), they came fully staffed and ready to serve our guests. They were prompt, cleaned up and were looking forward to the next day of events.

    The food: this one needs a special paragraph on its' own because WOW. I got married 10.09.21 and people still tell me the food was delicious and the presentation of the food was wonderful. Matt really puts a lot of hard work into making your dream wedding menu a success. He worked very closely with us to understand what we wanted to do and what food would go well with the venue. When walking into our tasting, we didn't have much expectations because we never had a wedding before, we have just tasted high quality restaurant food. We went in with a very open mind and we came out with huge smiles on our face. He exceeded our expectations and every cut of meat we had or every type of bread or crouton we had was delicious. I can't say enough about Matts cooking, I felt so thankful to have a chef that cared so much about 2 people and their wedding menu.

    The Planning: From day 1 when we started talking with Matthews catering, they had our back. They gave us ideas, we gave them ideas back and we went back and forth on designs, colors, ideas, decor, etc. Their view was so helpful because they have done weddings many times, so I really took their professional advice and they made sure that's what I wanted. They helped me with my timeline, outfits, colors, dishes, rentals, dealing with vendors, helping with bringing lunch to the bridal suite and so many more things that are so little during the weekend of the wedding, I didn't even realize because Matthews had it covered. This whole team worked effortlessly the weekend of our wedding and we are so thankful, amazing people, amazing food and overall, so happy that we went with them.

    Matt, Penny, Lin & the whole entire team that worked effortlessly all weekend on our events, we thank you from the bottom of both of our hearts. We truly and sincerely could not have hired a better team to celebrate our big day with. We hope you get the opportunity to take some much needed rest this holiday season and every season. You are truly what a great vendor is and should be. Your attention to detail is spot on and you have made us the happiest.

    We hope we can find an excuse to work with you and your team again in the future!

    Love you all!
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    Absolutely amazing


    Honestly, look no further. Matthews catering was the easiest decision in my wedding planning process. They take care of just about everything about the big day. They coordinate all the rentals, alcohol if needed, staff, set up, break down! I was elated to work with Lin and Matthew for my wedding and was not only satisfied but they went above any expectation I had. They were able to take so much stress off of me for my wedding that I wasn’t worried at all how the day would go! It was seamless, beautiful, and immaculate. 11/10 would hire them again in a heartbeat! Incredible job.
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    Delicious and Amazing

    Honestly if you are even thinking about booking Matthews I can only recommend doing it immediately. Food was delicious and they are so nice and helpful and they are very upfront with everything!
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    The BEST Food/Service/People

    This review is very long overdue. Matthews catered our wedding last June and it was definitely one of the best decision we made while planning our wedding. Matthew, Penny and the rest of the staff were amazing from start to finish; so flexible, professional, detail-oriented and 100% focused on this day being perfect for us and all our guests. We were so thankful we had Penny on our team in the days and weeks leading up to the wedding and, most importantly, our our wedding day. The logistics of our day were somewhat complicated because it was at my father's house but Penny took this in stride and did everything she could to make the wedding day laid-back and fun. Our day was perfect, the food and service were excellent, we could go on and on about how happy we were with Matthew's. You will not regret having them cater your wedding day or any event!
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    So Unforgettable

    I was a guest at a wedding that was catered by Matthews Catering and the food and the amount of food served was unbelievable. It was the BEST !
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    Outstanding !

    As a Connecticut Justice of the Peace I have officiated at over 2800 wedding ceremonies and have had the opportunity to have many meals prepared by different caterers. I have found Matthew's Catering to be on the top of the list . The quality of their food is the very best and their food is absolutely mouth watering. The presentation, quality and portions of their food is not only delicious but also eye catching. The amount of food that is served is overwhelming . I sit and I listen to other guests expressing their satisfaction with the food that Matthews Catering is serving and how much they are enjoying it.
    Penny is in charge of the coordination of all the servers and also does such a fabulous job doing this. The staff is so attentive and fulfill all the wants and needs of the guests.
    If you want a 5 star caterer with 5 star food then Matthews Catering is the place to call.
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    The BEST caterer ever!

    Where to begin? From the minute we met the team from Matthew's, we knew that's who we wanted to cater our wedding. The food was incredible, the staff outstanding, and the entire planning process was painless.
    Words can't describe how grateful we are for all that Matthew's did to make our day perfect.
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    Amazing Catering Team!

    If you are looking for amazing food and service for your wedding, you’ve found it at Matthew’s. We are so incredibly grateful that our venue recommended Matthew’s Catering, as choosing them was one of the best things we did throughout the wedding planning process. From the start, Matthew and his team made us feel more than welcome. Within the initial meeting to discuss the possibility of working together, my husband and I left full of delicious food and a clear decision in our minds. The menu that Matthew put together encapsulated everything that we wanted in our wedding meal, and the rave reviews from our guests don’t lie! It’s pretty incredible when people actually feel full from dinner at a wedding, and we seemed to reach that point!

    In addition to the amazing food provided by Matthew and his team, I can’t let this review continue without mentioning Linda and emphasizing how incredibly wonderful and completely essential a role she played. When we were looking for a catering company we expected help with food and service, but from Linda we truly received a full on wedding coordinator. I (with help from friends, family and fiancé) planned the entire wedding and DIY-ed most of it myself. While I was hopeful that things would work and come together, Linda was a true savior, asking questions I never would have thought of and having answers for everything. She clearly knew her stuff, and was so gracious sharing her knowledge with us! No matter what the question, she was able to help. It was all thanks to her and her team that the wedding came together the way it did. Every compliment we received truly was owed to her. I had to hold back some tears walking into the venue before the ceremony, as it truly looked even more incredible than I ever could have imagined. We are so appreciative of everything she and the team did for us, and count ourselves incredibly lucky to have had the chance to work with her, Matthew, and the entire team.
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    Amazing family company

    Matthews has made this planning process so much easier for us. They are extremely accommodating and personable. They have honestly been a pleasure to work with.
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    A delightful dinning experience!

    Matthew, Lin and Penny went above and beyond for us! They made all of our choices easy to make and our food from beginning to end was delicious. Not to mention the fantastic job Lin did helping us through the wedding process!
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    We are an older couple and attended the Galloway wedding catered by Aaron-the owner of Matthews Catering-We have attended many weddings of our friends and now their children-And by far, the food was superior at this wedding-absolutely top shelf!
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    We are so thankful for Matt and his staff for making our wedding so memorable.
    We were able to customize the menu completely and the food was AMAZING, everyone raved about it. We even got to take home the leftovers.
    Our original venue was shut down and Matt and his crew helped us search for a new venue to fit our day and vision. We ended up booking our wedding at a venue that they had not used before and they worked it so well.
    Their pricing is very reasonable. They really care about YOU and YOUR day versus making you try to fit into their confines like other popular catering groups.
    I always recommend Matthew's when people are looking at catering options.
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    Matthew, Lin and the entire crew were amazing! We went for our tasting with no real idea of what we wanted to serve. Matthew created the PERFECT menu. The food is absolutely amazing and the staff is a dream to work with!!! Lin was attentive to everything, she makes you feel so comfortable with everything and you know you are in great hands! Everyone still comments on how good the food was! If you are looking for the best you have found them when hiring Matthews!
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    Where do I begin... We are AMAZED at Matthews Catering Company! First of all I would have never been able to plan my wedding without Lin the wedding coordinator she was absolutely wonderful from planning the fun decoration details to the big details of the day she was there 100%. Made my Mom and I feel at home right away. Matthews food was mouth watering good that everyone still talks about how delicious the salmon was. And his staff was so professional and worked so hard setting up and cleaning up. Matthews Catering made our wedding complete. Even when the AC wasn't working at the venue Lin and her staff stepped in and did everything they could to make our guest more comfortable. The best hospitality I think I've ever witnessed. And even more perfect that it was my wedding. Our theme was a 1920s Great Gatsby theme and Lin was so kind to make the menu look the part, every detail came together. We are forever grateful. We can't thank you all enough. I will recommend you to every bride and groom I meet. We are so blessed that you all were a part of our special day!
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    Matthew’s Catering

    Before finalizing a contract with any other catering company, STOP!! And talk to Matthews Catering Company.  You will NOT be disappointment.  The service they provide is zero to none.  They went above and beyond for our wedding on more than one occasion.  Looking back, there were plenty of things we didn’t consider during the wedding planning process and they took care of it with no questions.  They provided an excellent menu with plenty of options (including vegan and gluten free) while listening and taking into account what we wanted.  The service staff for the wedding day was wonderful, nice, attentive and helpful.  Matthew, Penny and Lin were great to work with.  The service Matthew’s provides is far more than just food.  And the food…..it was amazing. Steak, chicken, pasta dishes, fresh grilled veggies, mac and cheese bar, potato medley.  Just remember, when selecting a catering company for your special event, it is not just the food.  It is about the entire show and production and Matthew’s Catering Company will exceed your expectations.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!! Dustin and Vanessa  

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    Matthew and his staff were amazing and made my wedding day run perfectly!

    The food was AMAZING! So unique and fresh! Matt is so creative with his food and presentations that my guests are still talking about it.
    Not only was the food amazing but they are full service! They set up and breakdown all my decore for me so all I had to do was to show them my vision and they made it happen. I got to enjoy my wedding morning with my bridesmaids and mother.

    We had a high budget and wanted lots of food so we went over the top, but he created our menu to our preference and price point
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    We can't say enough good things about Matthews Catering and his staff!! Matthews food is out of this world! It was most important to us to have excellent food at our wedding. The food was cooked perfectly! It was exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. It was the gourmet Italian style we were looking for. We can't count how many of our guests approached us to tell us how amazing the food was and how it was the best they have ever had a wedding. They not only provided fantastic food but they also provided Lin who was our wedding planner. It was a package deal that Lin came with Matthews service. She is phenomenal! She met with us a couple of times and helped us with the planning process. She kept is great contact all the way up to the wedding day. Not only did she help with the planning but she was there for our rehearsal dinner and the entire day of the wedding. We had our wedding at home and Matthews helped with all the other rentals like tent, tables, chairs, linens etc. We didn't have to do much, they took care of contacting the rental companies getting quotes etc. It was such a huge help that they took care of everything. The wedding day was absolutely perfect and that is because of Lin , Matthew and Matthew's Catering staff . If you want unbelievable food at your wedding that your guests will rave about then we highly recommend you use Matthew's. We are so glad we chose them for our wedding day! They are a wonderful company and absolutely wonderful people! We can't thank them enough for helping to make our day so special. It was truly the best day of our lives!
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    We used Matthew's for our rehearsal dinner and wedding at the Overlook at Geer Tree Farm in July. Words can't express our gratitude for Matthew's Catering! From the moment we met them, they were a pleasure to work with. We adore Penny and Lynn (the wedding coordinators) and Matthew the chef was wonderful. It was helpful how many weddings they have done at the farm and they knew the ins and outs, I highly recommend them for any wedding...but especially if you're getting married at the Overlook! They deal with all of the rentals and make sure you have everything you could possibly need. They set up everything how we wanted it, including the cupcakes that we got from a different vendor. Not once did they get annoyed with many questions and requests I had leading up to the wedding and they truly did everything they could to make our day run seamlessly. Penny also gives great advice for other vendors, we used the florist (Deb at Stop & Shop in Norwich...she was amazing don't get fooled by the grocery store!), DJ (Steve Grindle), and JP (Betty Allard) and were happy with them all. Not to mention, they were willing to work with our budget and were a much more reasonable price than other caterers we looked at. The food was great at our wedding and Matthew was so accommodating at the tasting to make sure it was everything we wanted. We did the buffet option and were happy that we did. We really liked that it is a family company (Penny is Matthew's mom) and it's evident how much they care about the company. They weren't the best with getting back to emails in a timely manner consistently throughout the year of planning (sometimes they were though), phone calls were definitely easier and they always picked up or called back right away. Penny even talked to me late at night when our band fell through and helped us find a DJ. We are very happy that we used Matthew's Catering for our wedding and highly recommend them!
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    Ashley Sent on 06/22/2017
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    If I could give Matthew's Catering 100 stars, I would! We could not have asked for a better catering company!! From start to finish, the entire process was perfect.

    FOOD: Matthew sat down and worked with us to create a menu that fit our tastes and budget. The food was amazing and everyone loved it!

    STAFF: Matthew, Penny, Lin and all the other staff were SO friendly and helpful. Every interaction we had with them was above expectations. They really care about ensuring your day is as perfect as can be and willing to help in any way they can.

    PLANNING: Not only did MCC take care of our catering but they also served as a wedding coordinator. They helped us with decorations, set up/breakdown, communicating with all vendors, and even ran our rehearsal at the venue. They had us set up one table to show them how we wanted the centerpieces/tables to look and then set up all the other ones for us. Even when I accidentally sent them the rough draft of our seating chart, instead of the final, they managed to catch my mistake the day of the wedding and fixed it without me knowing it had happened! When the ceremony ended, Lin was right there to see if we needed anything to eat or drink and made sure all was well throughout the night.

    I cannot recommend MCC enough and would have paid 3x the money we did to have them cater our wedding. They made the day of the wedding ZERO stress and helped create the wedding of my dreams!!!
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    Patrice Sent on 09/15/2016
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    Matthews was a treasure of a find! Penny, Lin and Matthew were terrific to work with. They literally handled everything, not just the delicious menu! Their wealth of knowledge and creative food prep, along with serving staff that was outstanding, made our reception a "beyond our dreams" event. Nothing seemed to upset them, which gave us such confidence in choosing them. They responded to all our queries, email and phone, rapidly. The tastings were only a glimpse of their culinary talent. Many guests told us they had never had such delicious and varied food selction at a wedding. We totally agree! From welcome refreshments/snacks, appetizers (stationary & passed), stations, dessert of strawberry shortcake and Smores at the fire pit, we could not have asked for more. They also arranged for rental of all needed items and recommended additional vendors in the area which we used. Penny and Lin were our wedding coordinators from planning, to fluffing my train, to boxing up all our food and valuable items to take home. All of this with a smile and "have no worries" attitude. It was a true pleasure to have them be a part of our wedding.
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    Monty Sent on 12/10/2015
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    We had an excellent experience with Matthews Catering Company for our wedding reception and would recommend them.
    Our theme was a little different and required coordinating with other vendors which Mathews did seamlessly and professionally.
    They worked with us to create a menu that was delicious and represented "us".
    We were extremely appreciative for their guidance and experience in helping us through the preparation and planning.
    Our reception went off without a hitch and my guests, and most importantly - my bride had a time to remember.
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    Jaclyn Sent on 10/16/2015
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    Selecting Matthew's Catering for our wedding turned out to be one of the best decisions we made! From beginning to end we had a wonderful experience working with Matthew, Penny, Lin, and the rest of the team. The food is excellent and the serving sizes are so generous! We wanted a wedding with great food that guests would remember for it's quality and uniqueness. We're happy to report that Matthew's pulled this off with great success and finesse! Our guests were raving about how delicious the food was. Our guests said there were more than enough hors d'oeuvres passed around (freshly-dipped mini corndogs were a huge hit!). Our duet entrees were amazing: Root beer braised short ribs of beef with whipped butternut squash and sautéed green beans, and chicken francese with whipped potatoes and sautéed baby spinach. Yes, it's all of that on one plate! We loved not having to deal with tracking meal orders - everyone got the same entrée and it worked out great! And the entrees were beautifully presented on rectangular plates. We also had late night snacks passed (tater tots and mini waffles with sautéed apples and whipped cream), again, a huge hit! Matthew's and their team were also very flexible with some changes we made along the way, and were very accommodating of special dietary restrictions and allergies. We had zero issues with any of that. They also provided complimentary iced tea and lemonade with mason jars before the ceremony. They provide a coordinator (included in the pricing) to help with coordinating all the rentals for you, and to help with decorations, floor plan, etc., and the magic of getting food to the bride and groom on the big day. Yes, we ate our food! We felt they exceeded our expectations, the prices were reasonable, and we would recommend them to anyone. Just know they don't provide bartending services or dessert items - they focus on what they do best and that is Food, A Lot of delicious food.
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    Kyle Sent on 09/19/2014
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    Matthew and staff absolutely dominated our wedding. After searching for many vendors, Matthews was the first caterer to express genuine interest in us and our needs and promise to work with all of our requests. Man did they deliver. We had MANY exchanges with Penny, Kathy, Janet, Linda and Matthew leading up to our big day. They were so responsive and helpful from recommending certain food items based on our wishes to helping coordinate all rentals for linens, tables, etc.

    Now for the food! Absolutely amazing. If you are evaluating caterers, please go in for a tasting to let Matthew show you what he can do. We had already decided to go with them prior to our tasting but if we were in-between two options, it Matthew's would've been the clear winner. We have heard from many of our guests they were amazed by the creativity, flavor, presentation and overall deliciousness of the food from the appetizers (must get the mini lobster rolls) to the dinner (MUST get the Ritz cracker crusted cod). We did not do dessert through Matthews but we sampled it during the tasting and it was also on point.

    If you are looking for a reasonably priced, amazing catering experience for your wedding that will cater to all your needs while developing a personal connection, please do not look further than Matthews. My mouth is actually watering right now...
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    Justine Sent on 07/28/2014
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    If you are looking for a catering company to meet your every need for that special day ~ Matthews Catering Company is it!!! From our very first contact with their staff, Penny, to the final day of celebration - personal greeting by Chef Matt, the conduct was professional and even better, carried out with a personable and sincere, caring attitude.
    Our daughter's wedding day was much anticipated as she took many months to prepare decorations, center pieces, favors etc. As much effort for excellence that she put in, this was met and exceeded by the food planning and preparation. (After she came back from a private food tasting with her fiance, her comment was, "Well, that was the best food I've ever tasted! The guests will love it!" Her prophetic words rang true as many guests raved about the selections, amount and fine quality of the appetizers to the entrees.
    One of the great qualities of this company is their ability to make you feel as if YOU are the most important customer and what ever you need, they will make it happen!!! An opportunity to meet with Matthew gives the customer a sense of security in knowing that he is overseeing the entire process. From there, the wedding coordinator provides suggestions when needed and a quiet calmness to the rehearsal through to when the last dish is cleared away.
    The wait staff is efficient, courteous and thorough!!! Their desire to make this the best event for you is evident in all aspects of service. They take care of setting up the venue exactly as requested and are available to handle any changes that come about at the last minute.
    A wedding is one of the greatest milestones in a person's life - and Matthews Catering Company provided the perfect compliment to our daughter's special day! I highly recommend them to fulfill your expectations of excellence as they did for our family.
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    User1609609 Sent on 05/06/2014
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    I was familiar with Matthew's Catering, as I'd been to events and holiday parties that they'd catered. I'd even hired them to cater my second son's graduation party, with wonderful results. So when my oldest son got engaged we wanted the food to be perfect. Matthew's Catering was our first choice.
    We met with owner Matthew Johnson to go over our choices. We had one guest with food restrictions due to gluten and lactose allergies, and instead of singling her out with one specially-prepared meal, he simply adjusted the menu to include items that were within her restrictions and delicious enough for everyone to enjoy. Richard handled all of the little details, like ordering the tablecloths, organizing the place settings, and even making sure the colors were just right. We were able to drop off the centerpieces, favors, name cards, toasting glasses, and other small items so important to a wedding to Matthew's Catering a week before the wedding, and everything was set up beautifully for us when guests arrived. And chef, Matt D., was dedicated to providing the best meal possible, presenting a display of fresh ingredients, mouth-watering appetizers, and sumptuous entrees.
    We had one wedding crisis. The rentals were dropped off at the venue the night before the wedding, and the caterer from the previous night accidentally took all the dishes and tablecloths when they left. The staff of Matthew's Catering handled the situation quickly and discreetly, acquiring upgraded rentals in time to get everything set up and displayed handsomely, and our guests were none the wiser. They certainly saved the day, and our son's wedding to his beautiful bride was everything we'd hoped for and more.
    I would enthusiastically recommend Matthew's Catering to anyone seeking a professional caterer for an event, party, or wedding. Matthew an his team are proficient, personable, provide exceptional service and delicious food, and go above and beyond to make sure everything goes impeccably well.
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    L Sent on 04/26/2012
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    To say that the food by, and experience with, Matthews Catering was excellent would be an understatement. They were responsive, very creative and tremendously talented. The food on our wedding day was just as fabulous as it was during our tasting and the food displays were gorgeous. My husband and I wanted the food to be a little different, with a New Orleans flair, and they came up with several unique appetizers just for us (New Orleans Style Fried Oyster w/ kickin’ Bayou sauce!). The New Orleans Beignet dessert station was such a hit that our guests enjoyed 3 or 4 each! I cannot count the number of guests who have told us that our food was the best food of any wedding they had attended before.

    Matthews Catering also ensured that we found the time to eat throughout the reception. Right after the ceremony, while the guests were mingling and my husband and I were preparing for our private photo session, Matthews Catering brought us a platter of all of the appetizers that we were missing, some champagne and glasses of warm cider. We never would have thought to ask for this. They also worked very closely with our venue and our photographers to ensure that the day went as smoothly as possible.

    Accordingly, you can imagine our shock when we were informed that a bride/groom had posted a review of Matthews Catering as though they had been married on the same day as us. According to the review by “MTown Wedding”, he/she was married on the same day and had his/her wedding was catered by Matthews Catering. However, to my knowledge Matthews Catering only catered one wedding that day: our wedding. At our wedding there was no yelling or other noise coming from the kitchen, the food was just as great as it was during our tasting, and there were no silk flowers in the room.

    Please, if you are considering using Matthews Catering, call them and refer to this post. I plan to tell Matthews Catering that they can refer you directly to me and I will be happy to tell you all about our wedding and the great experiences that we had with Matthews Catering. In fact, it was so great that today my husband called them to ask whether (i) they could cater an event for his office and (ii) they could recreate our wedding day food so that my husband and I could enjoy it once again. It was during that phone call that we were told about the review from "MTown Wedding."
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    Stacie Sent on 06/18/2010
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    I'm not sure where to start. When we started this whole process I did not even know where to start planning. I had heard about Matthews from several different people so I began with them. Upon calling them not only did they explain all the steps to a wedding reception, they also made me feel as if I was the only Bride they were working with. Upon our first meeting, owner Matt made myself, Dave & my parents feel like old friends. From the first meeting to the day of our reception Matt & his staff kept us abreast of our menu selections, details and everything in between. I was completely surprised to learn that they include a Catering Coordinator, (no extra charge) with their wedding packages.

    The day of our reception could not have gone any better! Not only did Matthews have an army of staff to cater to our guests needs, the food was out of this world! From the home made lemonade & iced tea station that met our guests to the passed appetizers then on to the buffet. I could not choose a favorite from our menu. Our guests are still talking about the polite and attentive staff as well as the food. (I think my family is expecting a 1 year anniversary party with Matthews catering it so they can have the food again!!).
    I can not thank Matthews Catering & owner Matt Johnson enough for exceeding our dream day.
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    Anthony Sent on 06/16/2010
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    I am the father of the bride. I look for value , however quality is extremely important to me as I come from an Italian family in which the abundance of food, taste. texture, aroma, and all around culinary experience is very important. We had all of this and more by having Chef Matthew Johnson at the helm of this culinary adventure.

    The tasting was a treat. We gave Chef Johnson an idea of what we were looking for. he created a menu that far exceeded our expectations. ( The coconut shrimp and the Maryland Crab Cakes was something that I did not at first consider, but after the tasting.....OMG I can't get them out of my mind!!!)

    The cocktail hour was an avalanche of color and delight. Skewers of beef, skewers of Jack Daniels Chicken, Crab filled stuffed mushrooms, coconut shrimp, Maryland Crab Cakes , eggplant caponata, flavorful cheezes, fresh brushetta, melon and prosciutto, and a cascade of fresh seasonal fruit ...crisp and sweet . Everything tickled the taste buds.

    The service was professional. Every one of the waitstaff conducted themselves with the utmost discipline and decorum yet friendly and accommodating.

    We opted for a sit down dinner that offered fillet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, and Tuscan Chicken. All 200 guests were served within 20 minutes flat. Everything was abundant, hot , uniform, and superbly prepared. Not one thing went back to the kitchen !! Every one of the guests raved about their food....even the most finicky of eaters.

    In conclusion, I just regret that I did not know about Matthew's Catering several years ago when my other daughter married. I might have been able to save several thousand dollars had I known of them at that time. The entire experience was positive. Every arrangement went according to plan. My advice ....On the day of the wedding, enjoy and relax. Let Chef Matthew and his staff do what they do best.

    If you need catering...........There is no question that Matthew's Catering is the best.

    Bravo !
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    User1608088 Sent on 05/05/2014
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    Matthews Catering catered my wedding and I couldn't have asked for more. They tailored the menu to our likes and never said no to any of our suggestions. They were able to work within our budget. The food presentation was delightful, displayed beautifully. We had stations for our wedding and the guests raved about the selections (NE seafood, carving, and risotto). Our appetizers where bountiful and never ran out. The staff was attentive to my needs as the bride and ensured I got to try everything, as I couldn't sit still wanting to visit all my guests. Professional staff, experienced chefs, and attention to details: what more could you ask for? I highly recommend Matthews Catering if you are looking for comfort food make with heart, and exceptional planning staff.
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    Stephanie Sent on 05/16/2014
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    They made my special day amazing. I didn't not have to worry about anything regarding the catering. The food was out of this world.
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    User1755832 Sent on 08/03/2014
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    Matthew provided my guests with an amazing dining experience at my wedding. My husband and I hired Matthew a year before our wedding. The communication with the staff did get frustrating during the year. After speaking with Matthew about this issue, it was resolved. The food at our tasting was out of this world. I wondered if it would be possible to create this same quality when cooking for 150 guests. The wedding day food blew our guests away. We have gotten many phone calls from friends since the wedding wanting to use Matthew's Catering for future events. Each staff member was attentive to the needs of our guests at all times. The passed appetizers were brought around at a rate that each guest could enjoy the tasty treats. The menu was truly personalized to food that we love from mini lobster rolls during cocktail hour to a bacon bar at the end of the night. I would highly recommend Matthew's Catering. Matthew is extremely talented and truly went above and beyond to deliver the best food I have ever tasted.
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    Kathleen Sent on 05/31/2010
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    The food was delicious and abundant. All the guests commented on the beautiful displays during the cocktail hour and the delicious food served at dinner. They are slightly disorganized with faulty email systems and they don't always respond in a timely manner. I dealt with about 3 different people, so I was never sure who I was emailing or hearing from. All in all, they provided a fantastic service for the price, but if you are slightly higher strung and want a smooth operation without wrinkles or worries, you might look elsewhere.
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    Vicky Sent on 10/08/2019
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    McDonalds on my wedding night.

    The chef told each of my parents individually that there was no food left at the end of the night, which we thought was weird but not entirely out of the realm of possibility. There were even supposed to be platters made for my husband and I to eat that night but those disappeared as well apparently. We ended up going to McDonalds at 12:30am on our wedding night as we were RAVENOUS.

    Its discovered about a week later that that wasnt actually the case. Management offered us some more food to make us happy and we accepted and thought it was over. Until we actually went to eat the food and the chicken they gave us was undercooked, in fact a few pieces looked like they were hardly cooked at all.

    Overall our guests had a good experience, but we were sorely disappointed.

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    Jen Sent on 06/18/2011
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    The food was excellent! I highly recommend them!
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    Melissa Sent on 06/17/2011
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    Starting out with Matthew's Catering was delightful. They responded to my inquiry almost immediately and worked with me frequently and sometimes daily to design my wedding menu however as I should have guessed it was too good to be true. The day of our tasting, my fiance at the time and I were blown away. Both the presentation and execution were wonderful but when it mattered most, the day of our wedding, everything lacked. I feel we were promised things that didn't turn out. The displays were tacky designed with silk flowers that were dusty. Almost all of the dishes were disappointing either missing small ingredients or served poorly cooked. For example, the peanut Thai chicken skewers were garnished with scallions the day of our tasting and were served tender and dressed in peanut Thai sauce. The day of the wedding the chicken was dry and sparsely glazed with peanut Thai sauce and missing that bite of scallion flavor.
    Perhaps what upset us the most was the professional performance during the reception. There were a few very awkward moments when our guests as well us could hear someone yelling from the kitchen and things being thrown around. To say the least my husband and I were mortified.
    Please consider my experience when considering Matthew's Catering Company!
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    Ben R. Sent on 06/21/2024
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    Smoked Brisket and Chicken Picatta

    Absolute GARBAGE! Nothing about the Brisket was smoked and the Chicken Picatta was over salted glue.
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    Matt Sent on 12/06/2022
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    Crappy food

    They unfriended me on Facebook and they don't like constructive criticism their food looks like diner food with gravy on everything Matt Johnson boasts a CIA degree but doesn't know the Difference between Picata and Francais.....ugh......Too much Parsley.....oh yeah Don't use Frozen Pie Dough.....🤣
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