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L.M Townsend Catering produces delicious dishes for their clients’ weddings throughout Cooperstown, New York. The owner, Lucy Townsend, is a passionate chef who has years of experience working in the culinary world. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Lucy established this company in 1989. During this time she has had the honor of serving beautiful and refined cuisine for her clients’ weddings and other milestone celebrations.

Cuisine

L.M Townsend Catering offers a plethora of menus including wedding day breakfasts, hot and cold lunch boxes, formal dining experiences, and much more. Her dishes are inspired by cuisine and flavors from around the world including homely American, Mexican, German, Asian, and Italian. As all of Lucy’s meals are made from scratch using the finest ingredients possible, she can cater to those with specific dietary requirements without sacrificing on taste. This includes dishes that are vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free.

Services Offered

Lucy can present your tailored menu in several ways to best suit your wedding day plans. Whether you envision a formal service or a help-yourself buffet, this caterer can professionally deliver your food with finesse and a smile on her face. At the end of service, all plates and flatware are cleared, leaving you to focus on enjoying your special day. Additional services include a plethora of beverage options such as beers, wines, and champagne.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Dessert
Server(s)
Tastings

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Wine
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
French
German
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink
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Reviews of L. M. Townsend Catering

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
29 Reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Gina O. Sent on 10/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful team to plan your wedding! They do a top notch job!

Our daughter got married on October 23, 2021 at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Lucy did such an amazing job with everything! Food was so delicious! The staff were professional and very friendly. Mark did a fabulous job as the DJ and set up a beautiful tent for the reception! Together they make your event unforgettable and amazing!
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Vanessa M. Sent on 11/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

My husband and I got married at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown on November 2 and worked with Lucy and her staff. We would give way more than 5 stars if we could. Lucy was amazing from start to finish - she was responsive, communicated along the way, gave us wonderful options and we were so happy with the day of. Lucy gave us flexibility on items we wanted for the cocktail hour to really make it our own and she had great suggestions. Our guests are still raving about the food options and the service at the wedding. We loved working with Lucy and her team and having the wedding at Ommegang!!!
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Joelle M. Sent on 08/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Classy, delicious and unique

L.M. Townsend Catering was extremely easy to work with. Lucy was open to my idea of a variety of continuous foods for my wedding reception. I wanted my guests to have a more social meal than a traditional sit down dinner. Lucy has a large variety of foods to choose from that can accommodate any type of event. The day of the wedding a Micro burst tore through the golf course, flipping tables just hours before the reception. Her staff was able and willing to assist the golf course in any way possible. Not only did they help salvage what was left of our beautiful decorations but they helped set them up inside the clubhouse, put together a beautiful food display and provided exceptional service to our guests. I can't praise them enough for what they did WAY ABOVE what I paid them to do. I am forever grateful that I chose L.M. Townsend to cater my wedding. It's been 2 weeks and people are STILL raving about the food from the mac and cheese on edible spoons to the raw bar; and how delicious it was. Thanks Lucy and Staff - You are truly amazing!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Wolf Oak Acres Wolf Oak Acres Barn & Farm Weddings

Lucy Townsend is a true blessing in the catering field! Always tantalizing foods, creative and stunning displays and exceptional service! One of the most talented catering teams we've had come here to Wolf Oak Acres!

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L. M. Townsend Catering frequently asked questions

At L. M. Townsend Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at L. M. Townsend Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
L. M. Townsend Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
L. M. Townsend Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
At L. M. Townsend Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At L. M. Townsend Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
L. M. Townsend Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
L. M. Townsend Catering is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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