Skip to main content
Weddings

Timothy S. Hopkins Catering Reviews

Timothy S. Hopkins Catering

Timothy S. Hopkins Catering

Essex, MA
4.8 out of 5 rating, 49 Reviews
View more information

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
49 Reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating

Awards

49
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
  • L
    Lisa H. Sent on 02/16/2024
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Tim Hopkins couldn't have been better!

    The team at Tim Hopkins, led by Amber, was absolutely fantastic to work with for our wedding. Amber was extremely responsive, incredibly helpful, and guided us through all the big and little decisions that had to be made to create a backyard wedding for 150 guests. Amber was with us for 8 months leading up to the actual wedding itself and we couldn't have planned it so well without her. And the team nailed it the day of - all of our guests were (and continue to!) rave about the food. It was excellent. I couldn't recommend a better catering team for your wedding.

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks for taking the time to write this wonderful review. We really appreciate it!
    Our Best,
    The TSH Team
  • D
    Dana P. Sent on 02/02/2024
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Exceptional food and service

    People are still raving about the food at our wedding. TSH knocked it out of the park delivering exceptionally delicious food and impeccable service. I highly recommend!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks so much for taking the time to write us this fabulous review!
    We hope you are enjoying married life.
    Sincerely,
    The TSH Team
  • illustration stars

    Are you interested?

    Send a message
  • Ashley
    Ashley D. Sent on 02/02/2024
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Great team, fresh local food!

    Tim and his team are the best! Amazing food, amazing staff, great assortment, and quality! We picked our venue based on knowing we wanted THC to cater!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thank you, Ashley! it was a pleasure working with you!!
    We hope you are enjoying married life.
    Sincerely,
    The TSH Team
  • J
    Julia D. Sent on 02/09/2024
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Awesome Catering Company - Definitely Recommend!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering truly made our wedding at Hammond Castle an unforgettable experience. Their team's support was exceptional, guiding us through every step, including a private tasting that was truly delicious. The level of coordination they provided was top-notch, ensuring our special day was seamless and stress-free. Our guests are still complimenting the great food that was both beautifully presented and super tasty. We're beyond grateful for their professionalism and the memorable touch they added to our celebration. Heartfelt thanks to the entire Timothy S. Hopkins team!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for posting such a fabulous review! We SO appreciate it! We hope you are loving married life. xo
    The TSH Team

  • Qian
    Qian M. Sent on 05/17/2022
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    We love TSH

    Most of my friends are married at this point so I’ve been to 10-20 weddings in the decade or so. TSH had the best food, both in terms of appetizers and main courses, and it wasn’t close. They were also very accommodating to food allergies, all our requests, and the staff was very friendly and nice. Couldn’t be more satisfied, I’ve recommended them to friends without hesitation.

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review!
    We really appreciate it.
    Our Best,
    The TSH Catering Team
  • F
    Frances L. Sent on 08/21/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Wedding Perfection

    We have hired Timothy Hopkins Catering for both of my daughter's weddings. Both time the food was delicious and the service was exemplary. The staff is is very hard working and very personable. There is never a flaw. Bravo!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks for taking the time to write this great review, Fanny! We LOVE catering for you!
    The TSH Team
  • Jennifer
    Jennifer Sent on 07/10/2019
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Best Caterer Ever!

    My husband and I worked with Sarah from THC, and we could not have been more pleased with our choice. Guests have been nonstop talking about the cocktail hour, and said they will be talking about it for years to come because it was the best they have ever experienced. Definitely the best Hors d'oeuvres on the planet!

    Sarah was an absolute pleasure to work with and always went above and beyond. The entire waitstaff and bartenders were incredibly kind and accommodating. Everything looked and tasted amazing!

    If you want a wedding that people will never stop talking about for years, do yourself a favor and go with Timothy Hopkins Catering. Worth every penny!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks for all of the kind words, Jennifer! It was a pleasure to cater for you!
    Our Best,
    The TSH Catering Team
  • K
    Kelly Sent on 10/15/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating

    Above and beyond delicious

    Tim Hopkins and staff were amazing to work with for our wedding. From putting together an amazing menu (including vegan option), to searching down a vendor who would rent us a dance floor without a tent, Lindsey and the whole team blew away my expectations. And the food was just spectacular- such a treat, from the salad all the way through to the cookies. We are so grateful for everything they did to make the event smooth, fun, and delicious. Thank you to the whole team!
  • S
    Samantha Sent on 10/03/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Timothy Hopkins catering was the best choice I have ever made! I would not recommend anyone but them to cater your event. They were so kind and extremely helpful. I feel like they care so much about what they do and it shows.
  • L
    Lissy Sent on 09/27/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    delicious food! very easy to work with!
  • K
    Kimberly Sent on 09/04/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Best food ever! Honestly the most talked about detail about my wedding. Everyone and I mean everyone raved about the food and still to this day! My friends and family said this was not your typical wedding food and made my wedding a stand out! They also said how kind the staff was and Sita my coordinator was amazing.
    The food was so good all my family is going to use them for any future events.

    TRUST ME THEY ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST!
  • J
    J Sent on 09/11/2018
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Dozens upon dozens of our friends & family commented at some point during our wedding weekend about how AMAZING the food was - in fact, the overwhelming commentary, unprovoked, was that we had the best food that anybody has ever had at a wedding! The hors d'oeuvres were gourmet, the delicious dinner stations never ran low on food, the desserts were decadent, and the late night snack was set upon by ravenous party goers who couldn't get enough. The service was amazing - such attentive servers and workers, and the office staff was so helpful as we navigated the planning process leading up to the big day. Tim is a super nice guy who made feel welcome in his test kitchen at our tasting and even came out to speak with my bride's father, who was so overwhelmed by the quality of the food, he demanded to see the chef in person to give his compliments. You WILL NOT regret hiring this catering company.
  • K
    Katherine Sent on 10/02/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    So unbelievably amazing. The Tim Hopkins team has and does it all. The service, the FOOD! We keep hearing rave reviews about the hor d'ourves and the dinner food. Everything was perfect!!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks, Katherine! We really appreciate your kind words!
    The TSH Catering Team
  • J
    Jay Sent on 08/15/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Can't say enough good things about TSH! They're the best in the business. The food was beyond amazing and we received many compliments. We had an issue with another vendor but Lindsey and TSH stepped in and a major crisis was averted. Most importantly, Lindsey made sure I was fed. :)
  • B
    Brittany Sent on 05/15/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    TSH's catering was one of the best parts of our wedding. My now husband and I are big foodies and TSH was the answer to our food dreams. We worked closely with Sita who was amazing. TSH offered so many choices and we ended up choosing stations so our guests would have choices. We also had the best passed hors d'oeuvres I think I have ever tried. We heard nothing but praise about our food at the wedding and are so thankful to Sita and her team. Sita was wonderful and listened to everything we asked and went above and beyond. The catering staff that worked the actual wedding were amazing and attentive and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you to everyone!!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks, Brittany, for this awesome review! We hope you are enjoying married life!
    The TSH Team
  • P
    Phoebe Sent on 09/26/2017
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    This team was friendly, professional and accommodating from the minute we started chatting until wrapping up final details following our wedding day. They went above and beyond to ensure the bride and groom were taken care of. But beyond all that, their FOOD. Their food is simply the best. I've been fortunate enough to experience it both at my own wedding and many other events and it has never disappointed, never even comes close! Their menus are customizable, innovative and DELICIOUS. Five stars all around.
  • A
    Allison Sent on 09/28/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Timothy Hopkins was beyond helpful in the planning process, the truly went above and beyond. Since the wedding the food is all people can talk about!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks so much for the glowing review! We really appreciate it!
    The TSH Catering Team
  • A
    Andrea Sent on 09/01/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    We are so fortunate to have had our wedding reception catered by Hopkins. They were responsive and attentive to our needs and made absolutely sure that they accounted for every allergy in our party. They were flexible in that they allowed you to create a menu (stationary and passed appetizers, family style salads, plated meals) so that you aren’t forced into a menu as other places require. Aside from their incredible attention to detail, their food was absolutely amazing. Our guests were raving about how delicious the food was and its beautiful presentation. On a more practical note, we truly felt that the cost was on par with the portions served. There were an endless amount of appetizers both served and stationed and the meal portions were HUGE. We are very pleased with our experience with Hopkins and highly recommend their services!

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks so much for taking the time to give us a 5 star review! We are blushing!
    We appreciate your business!
    Our Best,
    The TSH Catering Team
  • C
    Christine Sent on 11/14/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    I worked in the food industry for many years, and the quality and presentation of the food at our wedding was very important. We met with Britt for a tasting and was blown away by the quality of the food as well as the diversity of the offerings. We chose them immediately to cater our wedding and we couldn't be more pleased with our decision. The food at our wedding was spectacular, from our cocktail hour and the many passed hors d'oeurvres (which were delicious!!) to the seated dinner where the food was beautifully presented, using the freshest of ingredients that were delicious. I heard several guests remark that the food was incredible, and that it is unusual to have that kind of quality served at a wedding. We would HIGHLY recommend Britt and TS for any occasion

    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thanks so much for this wonderful review. It is especially nice to know that a fellow food professional appreciated our team efforts!
    Our Best,
    The TSH Catering Crew
  • User2527531 Sent on 02/05/2016
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Tim Hopkins Catering did an amazing job catering the dinner for my daughters September 2015 wedding. It was an outside venue with no kitchen; THC brought everything in. They provided us with a cocktail hour full of unique, delicious and interestingly presented hors d'œuvre’s followed by a gourmet, perfectly prepared and presented (and did I say hot?) meal with finesse and professionalism. They integrated themselves seamlessly into our venue. We are still hearing wonderful comments about how delicious the food was.
    From start to finish: inquiry, tastings, site visits and execution TSH was superb. Their creative and unique menu suggestions allowed us to serve an interesting selection that suited all our guests, including those with dietary restrictions. We were delighted with TSH and highly recommend them.
  • User2346106 Sent on 10/02/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Timothy Hopkins catered our wedding at the Hellenic Center and it was absolutely one of the best parts of the wedding. All of my guests were commenting on how great the food was, especially the passed apps.
    My fiance and I decided to do a north/south theme for the food, so we had one station with southern comfort food and one with northern fare. There was so much food that all the guests could find something they liked, and go back for seconds!
    Sita was our event coordinator and she was amazing. When we told her about our idea she was very excited and helped us to pick out a fun and balanced menu. She even set up a private food tasting that included our desired menu.
    Some of my favorites from the menu: Passed apps: lobster quesadillas, arancini's, mini grilled cheese. Food stations: mini BBQ pulled chicken skewers, mini lobster rolls, southern succotash, mac and cheese.
    Everything was so great and I highly recommend them to anyone!
  • A
    Amy Sent on 09/17/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    TSH Catering went above and beyond for my wedding. The quality of food and service was excellent and really made our wedding day memorable. All guests were raving about the food after our wedding. Thanks again, TSH!
  • User2333862 Sent on 09/25/2015
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    With their great reputation in the area, choosing Tim Hopkins as the caterer for our August 2015 wedding at The Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA was an easy decision. The process working with Tim's team & our event manager, Britt Cole, was very easy and fun! We booked THC for both our rehearsal dinner (buffet dinner) and wedding (plated dinner). The groom's family (who hosted the rehearsal) live in Europe, so THC was very accommodating allowing us to have a mini-tasting of the appetizers when they were visiting MA almost a year before the wedding & a more standard tasting of our main dishes closer to our big day. The tastings were both amazing & felt like little special events with our families in the THC kitchen!

    Britt was very responsive and thorough answering any questions we had. With the groom from Germany & the bride from MA, we wanted to incorporate some appetizer versions of our favorite German foods (ie. mini pretzels, brats, schnitzel, etc.) & nautical New England favorites (ie. mini lobster rolls). Britt helped us put together a menu that was very well balanced with creative/unique dishes & standard crowd pleasers. In addition to creating the perfect menu, Britt also helped us pick some fun rental items (linens, flatware, etc.) and was a great source of knowledge, recommending some other awesome wedding vendors to us.

    We were told early on that Tim Hopkins is known for their cocktail hour... They did not disappoint!!! We had a food editor from NYC and a lot of "foodie" Californians among our guests, they all raved about both the taste and the presentation of the appetizers, saying it was some of the best food they have ever had at a wedding!
  • User1824357 Sent on 09/22/2014
    5 out of 5 rating
    • Quality of service
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Average response time
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Professionalism
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Value
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    • Flexibility
      5.0 out of 5 rating
    Tim and his team, especially Britt, were incredible to work with. My family and I met the group while visiting the Crane Estate's annual wedding vendor expo. We could tell right off the bat that Tim was so passionate about his food.

    Once we decide to book TSH, Britt was our main point-person - and she was amazing. She was really knowledgeable about the food and had great suggestions to make our wedding appetizers and meals really well-rounded. She was always a trusted voice during our conversations.

    The whole team prepared an incredible tasting for us - allowing us to taste all our appetizers, all of our main dishes, dessert and wine. Being in Tim's kitchen really solidified our excitement to work with the whole team.

    And then the main event... My husband and I were married just over three weeks ago in Ipswich, MA. It happened to be the night of an epic summer thunderstorm. Halfway through cocktail hour, a huge bolt of lightening struck the Estate where our reception was being held and knocked out all the power. Rather than panic, Britt came right up to me assured me and my husband that they'd do everything they could to still make the evening a success - and they couldn't have pulled through any stronger!

    Not only did they hand light the massive gas ovens/stoves in the kitchen, but by candlelight, they prepared the most amazing food. Our guests are still talking about how perfectly the filet was served. Everything was brought out on schedule and hot for our guests to enjoy. I have no idea how the chefs and servers managed to prepare and serve a wedding of 165 people by candlelight - they were incredible.

    I HIGHLY recommend TSH - not only for their incredible food, but for their ability to pretty much pull off a seamless event despite even the craziest circumstances!



    Timothy S. Hopkins Catering's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a great review! We really appreciate it!

    The TSH Team
illustration stars

Are you interested?

Send a message