McGrath Clambakes & Catering Reviews
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Susan Sent on 01/06/2024McGrath promised/ McGrath delivered
As mother of the bride, it was my job to help make wedding planning as easy on the bride as possible. And forging that plan from a thousand miles away was no easy task! The concern of finding vendors that would be the right fit was daunting. Discovering and securing McGrath Clambakes and Catering happened to be one of the best decisions we made!
Their menu options were plentiful and working with Melissa in the office was effortless. The office conveniently handles organizing the ‘packing lists’ for the vendors for tables, chairs and place settings to ensure all match the headcount. As time got closer to our event, there were many loose ends; however, there was no concern...McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Thank you, Susan! We are delighted and grateful for your lovely review and photos! We wish you and the new couple a Happy New Year! -
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Candice Sent on 11/07/2024Where do we even begin, we had the best day of our lives thanks to McGrath's team!
Where do we even begin, we had the best day of our lives thanks to McGrath's team! Everything from the planning, the details, coordination, and everything day-of - we could not be more grateful. Alexis was our coordinator and the entire day was seamless! Her, Melissa, TR and the full team made the day so special. We're still hearing compliments from all of our friends and family about how much they enjoyed the day, service and especially the food!
All of the passed items for cocktail hour and food for dinner service were amazing, and any small detail we mentioned we wanted to include they were able to make possible! We wouldn't change a thing and cannot recommend them enough!McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Candice,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you and your guests enjoyed the night - it was absolutely beautiful, and the weather was amazing! It was a pleasure to meet you and Josh, and we wish you all the best!
Thank you so much,
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Kim F. Sent on 11/10/2023So awesome to work with!
My daughters wedding day was in our backyard and it was rainy and got muddy! The whole team still managed to be so professional and deliver a great meal for all of us. From beginning to end McGrath's was easy to work with, communicated well and served a great meal. I highly recommend.McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Kim,
Thank you so much for taking the time to send a complimentary email! We wish you and your family a Happy Holiday! -
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N Coogan Sent on 11/10/2023Beyond Our Expectations!
We never thought we'd be able to afford a lobster bake for our daughter's wedding this September, but from the moment we met with Alexis we knew it would be possible. I can't say enough about the quality, quantity and presentation of the bake. Simply amazing!! All of the staff was professional and so helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend or use McGrath's again. If you are on the fence about considering a Lobster Bake, you will not be disappointed when you choose McGrath's! Just do it!McGrath Clambakes & Catering's reply:
Hi Nancy,
Thank you so much for sharing! We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to know you enjoyed the night.
We wish you all the best!
Cheers,
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Caitlin Sent on 01/03/2022Amazing 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... -
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Nicolas Sent on 12/27/2021Couldn'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! -
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Liza Sent on 06/25/2021Exceptional 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. -
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Diana Sent on 10/17/2020Amazing 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! -
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Cori Sent on 11/11/2019Perfection 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!
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Olivia Sent on 10/03/2019Fantastic 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,
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Casey Sent on 12/31/2018An 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... -
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Christina Sent on 11/05/2018Fabulous 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... -
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Sarah Sent on 11/03/2018McGrath 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! -
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Jennifer Sent on 07/21/2017Their traditional New England Clambake was an unforgettable experience for our guests, and each and every recommendation they made for our recent corporate event helped make it the tremendous celebration it was. Many thanks to T.R. and his team. -
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Jennie Sent on 07/15/2015We 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. -
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User1405663 Sent on 10/28/2013Kerry and the whole McGraths team is amazing! Super helpful in the planning stages and extremely professional throughout the event.
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Jaquelyn Sent on 09/21/2011Working with McGrath Clambakes was so enjoyable and made wedding planning so much easier. The price is very reasonable especially for all that they provide and the quality of their food and service. We booked our lobster boil 15 months before the wedding and working with Kerry was amazing! She is very professional, organized, detail oriented and was quick to respond to any of my calls or emails. One of the many nice things about working with them is they not only provide the food but also the tables, chairs, linens, tent, dance floor, etc. The few days leading up to the wedding and the day of the wedding, T.R. and the McGrath crew were so great in setting... -
Katherine Sent on 12/16/2021
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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