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    Katelyn J. Sent on 10/06/2019
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    Would recommend to anyone!

    There are so many reasons why I am so happy we chose to use The Catering Gourmet for our wedding. First, with our wedding taking place in Warwick, we were excited to use a Warwick-based company, rather than one from Providence or Newport. Second, we wanted a catering company that would give us as much control over the menu as possible, and The Catering Gourmet did just that. We were given the flexibility to do buffet, family-style, or plated, or a combination (plated entrees with family-style sides). And the menu is massive! There were so many great options we would have been happy to choose. Third, Michaela made everything run so smoothly. She helped us pair sides with entrees and was happy to accommodate our two vegan guests (for cocktail hour, salads, entrees, and sides). She also walked me through all of the table/chair/flatware/china orders we needed to make which took a huge weight off my back. I would absolutely recommend The Catering Gourmet to anyone!

    The Catering Gourmet's reply:

    Katelyn - thank you so very much for your sweet words. It was an honor and pleasure to be part of your special day with Anson, and your family and friends. We love your unique venue and the over all vibe of your wedding. You can see the joy and excitement everyone felt for you an Anson- these are our favorite weddings. Congratulations again - we wish you both endless love and happiness.

    Your Friends at The Catering Gourmet
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    Jessica Sent on 08/22/2019
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    Great experience

    One of the best decisions we made in planning my daughters wedding was to choose this company as our caterer. From planning to the very end, I couldn't ask for more. Guests were impressed with the delicious food and the beautiful presentation, and the service was friendly and professional . They really helped my daughter and son-in-laws wedding turn into everything they imagined.

    The Catering Gourmet's reply:

    Thank you so much for your feedback. It was great to be part of something so special for your daughter and you entire family. Planning the event with you and your husband was an absolute joy.
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    Stephanie D. Sent on 09/30/2019
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    Simply, The Best

    I loved working with The Catering Gourmet. Michaela was super responsive and I absolutely trusted her and her team to help the visions of our big day come true. We got married at the Botanical Center at the Roger Williams Park in August. We come from Haitian families and wanted delicious dishes inspired from our culture that our families would love. The Catering Gourmet did not disappoint! Whatever we wanted, they did they're best to accommodate and they had great recommendations too. Knowing that I didn't need to look at one of those lack-luster generic booklets that those other places have while working with them was a relief. Pork shoulder with pickled cabbage, done! Mac au gratin shooters, done!...and this is just a few of the amazing passed hors d'oeuvres that we had at our wedding. We had Szechuan salmon, Caribbean mojo chicken, and a coconut crusted eggplant for our meal choices. Our guests are still raving about the food. We had an open bar and the bartenders were amazing as well. They provided us with a complete list of alcohol that we would need, which was very helpful. If you're looking for a unique menu + responsive, friendly, flexible, and responsible staff+ delicious food---> Hire them for your wedding or your next big event! I highly recommend them.

    The Catering Gourmet's reply:

    Thank you so very much for your extremely kind words Stephanie, we truly appreciate hearing from you and your positive feedback. Working with clients like you and Karl make our job worth it. Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed being part of your special day. We wish you endless years of love and happiness!

    Your Friends At The Catering Gourmet
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    Sarah Sent on 06/28/2019
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    The best wedding food ever!

    We used the Catering Gourmet for our wedding and the food was fantastic! We did a bbq menu and many people (including other vendors who go to a ton of weddings) said it was some of the best food they've ever had at a wedding. Michaela was so wonderful to work with - she was so thorough, checked in with us so often and helped make our day so smooth and perfect. Would highly recommend using them!

    The Catering Gourmet's reply:

    A big thank you to Sarah & Mac for having us caterer your wedding. It was fantastic working with you and helping you plan for one of the most special days of your life. You are both awesome and we hope to work with you again in the future. Congratulations and lots of love from your Friends at The Catering Gourmet.
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    Lianne P. Sent on 06/26/2019
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    Excellent catering service

    The Carering Gourmet providing an excellent buffet with passed and stationary appetizers. Michaela was so responsive throughout the planning process and the company was flexible and accommodating to what my husband and I wanted. The food was delicious, just like at the Tasting we had prior to the wedding.

    The Catering Gourmet's reply:

    Thank you Lianne & Ben for letting The Catering Gourmet be a part of your special day. It was an absolute pleasure working with you both and hope are paths cross again in the future. We wish you all the love and happiness in the world!
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    Alexa Sent on 07/01/2018
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    We worked with The Catering Gourmet for our outdoor tented wedding. Michaela and her team were amazing! Michaela was attention to our needs via email and phone throughout the planning process. The service and attention to detail of the staff was more than expected. Michaela helped design the head table and made the necessary decisions to improve the overall flow of the night. Moreover, the food was phenomenal! The Catering Gourmet is highly recommended!
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    Kelly Sent on 05/10/2018
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    I worked with The Catering Gourmet for my 4/7/18 wedding and choosing them was my absolute best decision. I will start off by saying that Michaela, the Catering Manager that we worked with, was AMAZING. We told her we wanted food with a Latin American flair and she came up with the most incredible menu. She let us customize everything so it was exactly how we wanted, which is so different than all of the other caterers we spoke to that only offered "cookie cutter packages". Throughout the entire planning process Michaela was so responsive and helpful, I really can't praise her enough. Now for the food itself...it was INCREDIBLE. The presentation, taste, everything! We are still getting compliments from our guests on how unique and delicious the food was. I would highly recommend The Catering Gourmet to anyone planning their wedding, especially to those who want to truly customize their catering experience. They are so friendly, reliable, and will work with you to make your wedding dreams come true!

    The Catering Gourmet's reply:

    Thank you Kelly for having us be part of your special day! It was an honor to be included and an absolute joy! Your kind words mean the world to us !

    All The Best, Michaela
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    Selena Sent on 10/02/2017
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    These guys knocked it out of the park! We hired them for our outdoor wedding, hoping it would be a sunny day. Instead it rained steadily, but they stayed cool and professional and shuttled food and servings in and out of the tent we had, setting up the tables and everything to accommodate last-minute rain-related changes. Michaela was the lead we worked with and she was terrific -- responding promptly and completely to our questions and making all necessary arrangements -- she even coordinated the flow of events during the wedding. Oh, and the food was wonderful, and praised by many guests. We loved that they offered some off-beat options, too, such as coffee milk shake and clamcake/chowder hors d'oeuvres. Highly recommended.
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    Kristel Sent on 08/01/2017
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    Catering Gourmet recently catered our wedding and we couldn't have been happier with the outcome! The food is a memorable part of the wedding for your guests and you really want it to be incredible and satisfying ! We had a large amount of different dietary needs and there was something for everyone to enjoy.
    All of our wedding menu options from the appetizers to dinner, were not only amazing but also interactive, unique, and was a hit with everyone that attended!
    Joanie was awesome! She was always there to answer the phone or email, was very helpful with suggestions and planning and was always bubbly, happy and such a pleasure to work with.
    We couldn’t have been happier with the whole experience down to every detail from The Catering Gourmet and their staff. This is exactly what we had hoped for on our special day. The amazing food and hospitality was incredible and everyone is still talking about it weeks later!!


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    Ruth Sent on 06/14/2017
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    The Catering Gourmet was wonderful to work with. The food they provided was delicious and the service was outstanding. Michaela was a delight to work with. She was willing to go above and beyond in order to make my daughter's wedding reception perfect. The serving staff and bartender were kind, helpful and never frazzled while serving our 200 guests. I would recommend this company and its staff without reservation.
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    Jennifer Sent on 01/18/2017
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    We chose CG for their combination of great presentation and easy-going food choices for a private party. They were fantastic. Highly recommended!!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 01/18/2017
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    It was an absolute pleasure working with The Catering Gourmet! Their service was professional and personal from start to finish. The Catering Coordinator was INSANELY helpful on the day of the wedding by making sure that everything was perfect! Their food is absolutely delicious, unique and creative. Our friends and family are still talking about it!!!! We highly recommend the Catering Gourmet.
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    Ashley Sent on 05/21/2016
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    I would use The Catering Gourmet over and over. Every interaction with them was wonderful and I could not have asked more delicious food to enjoy on my wedding day!
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    They do a great job for our Holiday Party every year. Very responsive to your needs. We always get compliments on how great the food was and they always do an excellent job setting it all up and making it look beautiful! We have used them for probably 4 consecutive years. No complaints, just kudos.
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    The Catering Gourmet catered my best friend's backyard and absolutely beautiful wedding in September. They were extremely accommodating, they set up while we were at the ceremony site so everything was totally ready when we arrived at the beach house venue. The food tasted amazing!! I would definitely use them for all of my catering needs in the future!! 2 thumbs up!!
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    Dan Sent on 04/15/2016
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    The Catering Gourmet is capable of providing any kind of experience you're looking for. We were exceedingly satisfied with our experience and could recommend them to anyone. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and The Catering Gourmet was responsible for creating the food and aesthetics we wanted. My wife and I were very happy with their food, service and professionalism. They are the best!
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    Briana Sent on 07/22/2016
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    Catering Gourmet was the perfect choice for our wedding day. From start to finish the staff was incredible and easy to work with. We began our interactions by meeting with the owner and explaining the mood we were trying to create at our wedding. He was sensitive to all of wants and needs and also had great suggestions. He really knows food and helped guide us through the menu creating process in a seamless, efficient and affordable way. Catering Gourmet also worked with other local vendors to get specific items we desired. On the day of the wedding they executed their plan perfectly and our guests are still talking about how great the food tasted. We could not have asked for a more personal, accessible, affordable and quality partner than Catering Gourmet. They were our favorite vendor to work with and we would strongly recommend them to anyone for any occasion. Their personal touch is second to none!
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    L Sent on 04/13/2016
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    Catering Gourmet is the best quality food for the best prices. We had an outdoor wedding with a hors d'oeuvre station that included flatbreads and tapenades along with lemonade, ice tea, and cucumber water. For lunch we had a buffet style taco & fajita bar. Catering Gourmet also provided linens, glasses, bartenders, staff and an event manager. They were easy to work with on the front end, though the person who took all our info and coordinated what we wanted was not able to be present on the day of the event. Nonetheless, set-up seemed to go smoothly. My only complaint was the bar staff. They were friendly and cordial guys, but we were paying them a decent hourly wage and I didn't appreciate the two tip jars they put out front and center on the bar. It made the guests feel as though they were required to pay for drinks. My best friend, who is a restaurant manager for a celebrity chef in Boston and was helping me on the day, asked them to keep the tip jars behind the bar so they could just put the tips into it when folks tipped. They did not oblige. Other than that, there were no issues. Many of our wedding attendees have raved about the food and drink. I'd use them again.
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    Tabitha A. Sent on 11/24/2021
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    Very poor communication and very inflated prices

    So we had a meeting with Dave the owner and we were promised a quote the next day- it took nearly a month and 5 separate requests to get a quote for $3,000 for a 20 person wedding with no alcohol included- over 3x the price for a cocktail hour buffet and full open bar with a competitor. When we tried to talk about the price we got ghosted. Wish the caterer would’ve been up front about our wedding being smaller than he really catered instead of wasting our time. Maybe he’s better with larger weddings but we got the vibe he just doesn’t get out of bed for events this small and was super cagey with communication.
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