I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Alexis & McGrath's. Alexis was extremely supportive, responsive and helpful throughout the entire planning process. She worked with my budget and was able to flex whenever needed (even amidst a pandemic). They day of the wedding was absolutely beautiful and my guests still talk how wonderful the food was. Alexis and her staff were also on top of everything and made my day very easy. Highly recommend!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Thank you so much Beth! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the night. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Happy Holidays!
Gina H. Married on 08/19/2022
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Exceeded Our Expectations!!
Alexis was super attentive and everyone involved from McGrath’s truly exceeded all of our expectations! I credit their company with making our wedding day such a success. They are the utmost professionals and often thought of details that we might have missed. They’re planning and experience definitely calmed me when I felt very overwhelmed. And, the day of the event, they provided truly fantastic food! We’ve been to several events this summer catered by other companies and the food was marginal quality and often cold by the time we ate. We ordered the surf and turf for everyone and the quality of the filet and lobster were outstanding. It came out nice and hot as well as being cooked perfectly. In addition to such a fantastic meal, they provided a terrific waitstaff. The bartender and waitstaff made sure that all of our guests felt completely accommodated. If I could leave a sixth star, I would!!
Katherine Married on 09/11/2021
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Lifesavers!
When our caterer had to cancel 10 days before our wedding, Alexis from McGrath Clambakes was our lifesaver. Not only was she super quick to get back to me when I was making panicked phone calls, she was so kind and understood my stress. McGraths was able to cater our 200 guest wedding within a weeks notice, and the food was really the star of the whole day. Chef TR & team and Alexis were able to pull off the most amazing beach clambake and our guests are still talking about how amazing the food was 3 months later. We couldn’t be more grateful!
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Caitlin C. Married on 09/04/2021
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Amazing authentic experience
I hired the team at McGraths to cater our wedding after my brother had a great experience with them a few years earlier. Their reputation is so great I did not even bother to look elsewhere. We did a traditional clambake, raw bar, passed apps, and passed chocolate chip cookies and milk shooters. All the food was amazing in taste and presentation! McGraths facilitated a stress free COVID reschedule with no added fees and also managed all the chair, table etc. rentals so we didn't have to separately coordinate that. We had a super helpful meeting with Alexis (one of their senior event coordinators) on site at our venue a few weeks in advance to run through final menu choices, logistics etc. During that meeting I felt like she had crucial suggestions outside catering based on her experience with the venue such as bringing in bistro lighting. The day of the wedding the McGraths team was so kind and accommodating to our guests including bringing full buffet plates and cracking lobsters for elderly and handicapped guests, patching up a bloody dance floor injury and keeping our dog hydrated and treated. They even packaged up leftover lobsters etc. and sent them home with our families after the party so nothing would be wasted. I can't say enough good things about Alexis and the McGraths team. I would recommend them to anyone.
Liza T. Married on 06/20/2021
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Exceptional service, communication, and flexibility. An authentic New England experience.
You can't go wrong with McGrath. This is the second time we've used them and they are fantastic in every way: accommodating, communicative, and friendly. Not only do they know lobster and seafood, they also go out of their way to make your experience memorable.
Emily Married on 06/05/2021
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Best wedding caterer ever!
McGrath's made our wedding more perfect than we dreamed of! Alexis was so helpful and communicative as COVID restrictions were constantly changing. Day of, the whole team was indispensable and went above and beyond to help the day come together. The catering staff were so kind and professional. And the food itself was phenomenal! So many guests commented that it was the best wedding food they've ever had, and personally I wish I could have that meal all over again! We would highly recommend choosing McGrath's for your catering needs.
Olivia N. Married on 04/09/2021
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Fantastic staff and delicious food
McGrath's was such a pleasure to work with! Everything from choosing the menu, tweaking it to how we wanted, the staff the day of, and our coordinator were so fantastic and the process was stress-free. The food was delicious and our guests couldn't stop raving about their meal! The poached pear and walnut salad with goat cheese was a hit. I would absolutely recommend McGrath's to anyone in RI or the surrounding areas as their caterer!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Olivia,
It was such an honor to be a part of your big day with Eric! Thank you for your kind words.
Cheers,
Gillian
Casey T. Married on 10/03/2020
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McGrath Clambakes
The McGrath team was amazing! Everyone said that our day-after lobster bake was one of their favorite parts of our wedding weekend!
Vanessa F. Married on 09/19/2020
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Wouldn’t of had it any other way!
From planning during a crazy year, to the day of, McGraths was nothing short of professional, poised, happy, and overall a joy to work with. It was everything my husband and I could have imagined and more. They completely understood the vision and made it come to life.
Every. Single. Guest. told us how great the food and service was - most saying it was the best food they’d ever had at an event/wedding!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Vanessa,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to work with you and we are thrilled to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the night. It was a crazy planning process but we did it! We appreciate your patience and confidence in us to make this day a reality! We wish you all the best and congratulations!
Diana E. Married on 09/11/2020
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Amazing team to work with!
We decided on an intimate family dinner for our wedding and the McGrath team helped execute an amazing event from start to finish. They were full service from helping us figure out what tables where best to use in our space to brining everything on site (including heaters!) and helping with a back up rain plan. During the event we had incredible service and the food was amazing! I really loved working with this team!!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Good morning Diana! Thank you so much for taking time to send along these kind words. It was such a pleasure to work with you and your family. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the night. We wish you all the best. Stay well and congratulations!
Nicolas D. Married on 08/16/2020
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Couldn't be happier!
Alexis and the McGrath team did an unbelievable job of coordinating our wedding through over two years of planning, date changes, menu changes, etc. They went above and beyond the day of the event, made the whole day happen. The food was amazing and cost was super reasonable. Thank You!
Jennifer E. Married on 06/19/2020
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Awesome experience
McGraths was so easy to work with while planning our wedding. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was. No one went home hungry. We were not able to have a bar due to COVID-19 guidelines but McGraths had servers that made sure every guest was taken care of. We would recommend them for any wedding or special event!!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was our pleasure to be apart of your special day. We're thrilled to hear that everyone had a great time. We wish you and Dan all the best - stay well! Cheers,
Alexis Radkovich & Melissa McGrath
Jennie Married on 06/18/2020
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We received so many compliments on both the food and service - McGrath was outstanding in both areas. Recommended highly! They helped make our New England wedding just that much more amazing.
Cori M. Married on 09/21/2019
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Perfection from start to finish.
Alexis and the team were fantastic during the pre-planning, on-site, and final execution. Could NOT have imagined my day without them. The food was so delicious and we are still getting compliments on how great everything was! Thank you McGrath's!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Thank you so much Cori! It was a pleasure to help you along this journey. We with you both all the best. Enjoy the holiday season!
~Alexis
Alayna Married on 08/10/2019
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Best wedding caterers in NE
McGraths catered our wedding on 8-10-19. We went with the clam bake—served. Our guests loved the food and people are still telling us, four months later, that it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. The clam chowder station was also a big hit. Alexis and the other office staff were great. She made sure we could get what we wanted within our budget and ran the show on our wedding night. Mcgraths isn’t cheap but it also isn’t as expensive as I would have expected. We looked into other caterers, and many of them were charging the same prices as mcgraths (or charging more) for typical wedding food; ie not lobster. Our guests also loved the experience of hearing the chefs talk about the clambake and watching the opening of the clambake. It felt like an added experience.
I couldn’t recommend them more.
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Alayna,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the day. It was my pleasure to help you along this journey, it was an amazing night! We wish you and Jonathan all the best.
Cheers,
Alexis
McGrath Clambakes exceeded all of our expectations for the rehearsal dinner of our son and his bride. Planned from 3000 miles away the dinner went off without a hitch. Guests were blown away by the reveal of the cooking process as well as the unbelievably delicious food. Of all our event planning for the evening, McGrath was truly the most wonderful to work with. Their communication and reassurance along with their professionalism and sincere kindness was 5 star! We recommend McGrath for any clambake plans you might have. You will be thrilled with the results and so will your guests!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Susan and Louis,
Thank you both so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure to work with you both to kick off the big weekend for Nick and Allie. We're so happy you enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed providing it!
- Gillian
Aly P. Married on 06/15/2019
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Wonderful people and delicious food
Our guests raved about the food and experience of the clambake. The staff was unbelievably accommodating, friendly and professional. It was such a unique experience and added an element of fun that you don't typically get at a wedding. I could go on and on about McGrath!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Aly,
It was such an honor to be a part of your big day with Steve! Thank you for your kind words.
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Kaelah Married on 06/08/2019
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Wonderful Reception
McGraths Clambakes & Catering went above & beyond our expectations for our outdoor reception. Everything (non-food related included) went off without a hitch thanks to McGraths (one of the caterers even helped fix our toddlers bow in her hair)! The food was delicious and people are still calling me to rave about it all, weeks later. We would highly recommend. Thank you, McGraths, for making our day spectacular!
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Kaelah,
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to be a part of your day. We wish you and your family all the best!
Enjoy the summer.
Cheers,
Alexis
Casey Married on 10/13/2018
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An Unparalleled Catering Experience
Words can’t describe how grateful we are that we chose McGrath’s as our wedding caterer. They are simply amazing at what they do and the whole experience was perfection. Alexis helped craft exactly what I envisioned our wedding day to look and feel like and she helped me from losing my mind along the way. She tailored the menu to help us get the most for our money and make sure it was exactly what we wanted. She had fabric swatches mailed to our house to help choose linens and drew up floor plans to plan precisely how everything would be laid out. Alexis made sure that I was aware and confident in everything that was going on. When I ran into complications with our venue coordinator, Alexis immediately stepped up and offered to take over her responsibilities. I could not have asked for more in terms of personalized service and professionalism.
Turning a museum into a wedding venue in a matter of hours is no small task, and McGrath’s did an unbelievable job. They set up all the props and signs we had dropped off at the venue, which freed up my mom to really enjoy the day. We had multiple guests arrive an hour early, guests switching tables at the last minute and guests who didn’t forewarn us about dietary restrictions. The team was able to roll with it like professionals. They truly went above and beyond. The presentation of the passed hors devours was beautiful, and there was more than enough to go around. The entree was seriously one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten and we still have guests telling us how impressed they were. The entire waitstaff was friendly, attentive and super efficient. At the end of the night they told us not to worry about anything and it was all ready for us to pick up in the morning. McGrath’s was so much better than we could have imagined, and we would hire them again in a heartbeat.
Christina U. Married on 09/28/2018
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Fabulous Food and Guests LOVED It!
Alexis helped us coordinate details every step of the way from menu selection to linen and tableware selection to venue set-up. She was incredibly patient with us and was readily available to meet with us as anytime in the office and even at the venue months beforehand. She offered suggestions to help us budget-wise and still provide a unique experience for our day...she even hooked us up with a fire-pit and cigar/whiskey bar which was a HUGE hit! Especially with the guests who weren't so into dancing but kept them feeling good and I swear that's why they stayed until the bitter end! Hahaha! Several guests left saying that it was the best wedding they've ever attended! The gentlemen setting up and cooking the clamebake were super personable and did a great job explaining their background and the process of cooking the food. And oh my god the lobster was the BEST lobster I've ever tasted! It was cooked peeerfectly.
Overall, McGrath was able to offer a classy set-up but still provide that casual/fun/country vibe we were going for. It was top-notch, personalized service and my husband and I are incredibly grateful for all the work they put in for us. Thanks guys!!
Sarah T. Married on 09/08/2018
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McGrath is the best in the business!
My experience working with McGrath was nothing short of perfect. They worked diligently with us in the months leading up to our wedding to craft an original menu that reflected exactly what we had always dreamed of serving at our wedding. They were incredibly creative and responsive throughout the entire process and the staff and service on the day of were flawless. I can't say enough good things about McGrath!
Mrg A. Married on 09/08/2018
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Best experience
Gillian and the whole McGrath team was amaazing and went above our (high) expectations. They were easy-going and fun, but also extremely professional.
McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Madeleine! SO glad to hear you loved your experience with McGrath's. We had a wonderful time turning your family's space into your gorgeous wedding venue. All of our best to you and Andrew!
-Gillian
Lisa Married on 08/04/2018
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The clambake was what made our wedding so special and McGrath is simply the best!!
If you are looking to have a clambake at your wedding, look no farther! McGrath’s sets the gold standard from start to finish. The presentation is amazing and the food is wonderful as well as all the support they give you through your entire planning process. Highly recommended!
Mary A. Married on 07/22/2018
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McGrath Clambakes & Caterers were fantastic. They were patient and helpful during the planning of my event and the staff was friendly and professional at the party. Plus the food was delicious so everyone was happy. I whole heartedly recommend them and would happily use them again for future parties and events.
Bailey Married on 07/02/2018
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We used McGrath for two events, our wedding and a clambake! We had people from all over the world and every one kept on talking about how the food was amazing the next day! Alexis is extremely responsive and professional, we could not have asked for more!
