2024 Catering Guide: 20+ Connecticut Caterers for Your Special Event
Ah, the “ber” months-filled with so many great holidays and events! I think we can all agree that while we are excited for the holiday season, it can also be a bit daunting. Happily, at our beck and call are a plethora of fabulous resources, such as these skilled, creative, and enthusiastic caterers offering exceptional services like a top-notch Hartford bartending service. Your work just got easier, your event just got more memorable, and the food just got more delicious. Book ‘em soon so you can lean back and enjoy these “ber” months! A note: We are listing towns where the caterers are based, but many of them work throughout CT, so don’t hesitate to call them. Enjoy!
OnTheMarc-Norwalk
ONTHEMARC is a contemporary, full-service catering company that regards the culinary experience as the heart of every event. Known for memorable, well-executed events using deliberate and mindful planning, where great food and great service always come first, ONTHEMARC considers it an honor and a privilege to to be part of the magic that ignites during the celebration of a milestone, or any time people gather to create memories that will last a lifetime. Chef Marc Weber started the company in 2006 with a station wagon as his delivery vehicle and his parents' home kitchen as his HQ, along with one simple goal: make people happy by exceeding their expectations. Today, the company has grown into a 15,000 square foot industrial kitchen, with stunning tasting rooms and offices in Norwalk, featuring an exceptional team of culinary and event professionals, servicing the Tri-State area. Events range from small, highly-customized creative parties to large galas and corporate functions. Visit their website to get your party started!
Chef Prasad-New Canaan
Let Chef Prasad create a culinary experience you’ll never forget. Chef Prasad is Nominated for Caterer Of The Year 2024 by CRAZIES (Connecticut Restaurant Association). Chef Prasad brings the finest Cuisine to your doorstep! From weddings to hosting a dinner party? Birthday party? Order catering from Chef Prasad! Or escape the ordinary and enjoy a sophisticated and private dining experience at Chef Prasad’s. Chef Prasad’s private dining room offers exclusivity, top-notch service and unforgettable dining experience. Head to their website www.chefprasad.com to learn all about their services or email direct to chef at chef@chefprasad.com
AMG Catering-Wilton
AMG Catering and Events has been in business for over 30 years. They pride themselves on attention to detail and personal connections with their clients. Celebrations are back and they have been very busy making their clients' events visions come true. AMG is a “one stop” shop, meaning they are a full service catering company that handles everything from the event coordination and decor to the food, staffing, bar service and much, much more. AMG is also the preferred caterer for many local venues, along with having some exclusive venues and specializing in backyard events. Additionally, they offer adult cooking classes weekly (their Wednesday night adult cooking classes are in full swing!), kids cooking camps in the summer, and holiday catering for pick up or delivery. Their scrumptious Thanksgiving menu is now available! AMG Catering's kitchen space is available to host intimate chef dinners (with wine pairing available), corporate team buildings, or organize your own private group cooking class. Commitment to continuing to serve their clients with the amazing level of service and award-winning staff is what they are known for. Please visit www.amgcatering.com or call Alison directly at 203-227-5535. Follow on Instagram as well to get all the latest updates.
Along Came Carol Catering & The Nook
www.alongcamecarol.com
Carol Lentini is a chef, caterer and restauranteur who has embraced the new food rules while staying true to her passion for delicious, wholesome, flavorful food. A long-time staple of the Fairfield County food scene, Carol’s catering business, Along Came Carol, has always had a flair for innovative menus, eclectic flavors, and tasty home-cooked meals. Carol provides the highest standard of culinary excellence by using fresh, wholesome foods with a home-cooked flair and is dedicated to using both locally sourced and organic ingredients when available. Everything is made from scratch with intention and love, providing food that not only tastes good but makes you feel good as well! Along Came Carol offers a gourmet experience for every palate and accommodate all dietary needs. Whether you’re planning a lavish wedding (they've been recognized as a leading wedding caterer for over 20 years), a stylish cocktail party, or an intimate dinner at home, Along Came Carol will create and execute the event exactly as you have it in mind; suited to your style and taste. For more information, call (203) 345-8811, email cater@alongcamecarol.com or visit their website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
BAKE Market-Glastonbury, Rocky Hill
Photo credit: Bread and Beast Photography for RYAN Marketing
www.bakemarketct.com
BAKE Market, brought to you by the same team from award-winning The Charles of Wethersfield, specializes in catering for all types of gatherings, from business luncheons to family celebrations. With locations in Glastonbury and Rocky Hill, their menu features a wide range of chef-prepared entrées, sides, and desserts, including many gluten-free options, to accommodate diverse tastes and dietary needs. BAKE Market prioritizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients to ensure quality in every dish. Whether you’re planning a small get-together, corporate gathering or a large event, they’re here to provide the flavors you love. Contact them at Events@BAKEMarketCT.com
Cafe Aura-Manchester
www.cafeaura.com
Cafe Aura offers a welcoming space for private events, from corporate gatherings to intimate dinners and special celebrations.Their skilled culinary team curates a menu that elevates classic Italian dishes and prime steaks. With an inviting atmosphere and attentive service, Cafe Aura creates memorable experiences tailored to your needs. Plus, they also cater for off-site events, bringing their culinary expertise directly to you! Let Cafe Aura transform your next gathering into something extraordinary! For more information, contact them at 860.643.2751.
Collyer Catering-Redding
Collyer Catering, LLC was established in 2000 as a boutique catering firm focused on 'foods to impress, no matter what the dress'. Producing events in Fairfield and Westchester counties and beyond, they bring a unique perspective to every event, from an intimate dinner to weddings, galas and more. Their team of culinary creatives bring you exceptional cuisine with an eye to freshness and local sources, partnered with top level service and design meant to wow your guests. A client with a creative concept is their bailiwick and they love bringing it to life! Additional services include event planning, decor, design and on-site management.
Dave’s Planet Pizza-Norwalk
www.davesmobileplanetpizza.com
Serving Fairfield County for over 20 years, Dave’s Planet Pizza offers friendly, exceptional, and crowd-pleasing service both through their traditional catering or their Mobile Planet Pizza Truck. Welcome their unmatchable customer service right to your backyard or event space! From birthday and graduation parties, to corporate events and weddings, the party comes to you and what a party it will be! Worth noting, their pizza truck has been especially popular for after-wedding parties, hint-hint. Whether buffet style or family style catering, they can accommodate your needs and party size, even a short notice catering request. Serving pizza, salads, wings, cookies, hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, zucchini or mozzarella sticks and fries (of course), the options are universal favorites that will add a delicious note to your event. Dave’s Planet Pizza of Norwalk has been a long time supporter of the community, bringing what everyone loves about their favorite neighborhood pizzeria right to your door.
Flanders Fish Market-East Lyme
www.flandersfish.com
Since 1983, Flanders Fish Market in East Lyme, CT has been feeding families, hosting parties, and bringing the *fresh* to events throughout New England and the Tri-State area. From clambakes to cocktail parties, corporate parties to weddings and galas, Flanders Fish Market caters all size events anywhere – in their on-site Banquet Room complete with a private Chef’s Table, on the beach or in your backyard. Wherever you host, their focus is delivering guests an award-winning meal with exceptional service. Their dedicated Catering Team delights in ensuring every detail is thoughtfully executed and beautifully prepared, so there is nothing for the host to worry about - except for the toast! Visit FlandersFish.com or reach out to them at Catering@FlandersFish.com to plan your event today!
Four Forks-Darien
www.fourforks.net
Four Forks orchestrates premier events from small intimate lunches and dinner parties to mid-size gatherings, grand-scale celebrations, and corporate events. From Fairfield County to Westchester and New York City, their team works in diverse settings to create unforgettable memories. Chef Megan Ruppenstein, along with her highly trained team, will work with you to craft a seasonal, artisanal and flavorful menu for your celebratory event. Using locally sourced ingredients, with a focus on micro greens and ingredients from regional farms and purveyors, every personalized bite is artistically displayed.
Herbaceous Catering-Bridgeport
Herbaceous was just named a finalist for Caterer of the Year by CRAZIES (Connecticut Restaurant Association), and since 2014, Herbaceous Catering, established by husband-and-wife team of Genee and Jesse, has been going strong because of their love of food and their passion for sustainability and farm-to-table dining. Their focus is to bring people together by curating sublime dining experiences that highlight local and seasonal ingredients. Gatherings that become memorable, along with being delicious and truly unique.
Herbaceous Catering also takes great pride in sourcing from area farms in Connecticut to ensure the highest quality ingredients that are locally grown. Doing so, this ensures that every menu planned evolves with the seasons. The result? Flavors created are ambitious and imaginative, in addition to being aesthetically pleasing. Food for the eyes as well as the palate! A full team helps to navigate every detail of your event, from rentals to day-of coordination, and each celebration and event is met with the utmost care, attention, and love, no matter of size. From seed to harvest, from their kitchen to your table, Herbaceous Catering creates deliciously memorable events.
The Hollow at Manchester Country Club-Manchester
www.thehollowatmcc.com
The Hollow is the perfect venue for your next event, where stunning reservoir views provide a beautiful backdrop. Choose from two beautifully renovated private banquet spaces, ideal for both elaborate celebrations and cozy gatherings. Their customizable menus include plated meals, buffets, and interactive food stations, along with tailored bar packages. The Hollow also offers off-site catering, ensuring your event is truly special, no matter the location! For more details and to book, visit The Hollow.
Karabella’s Catering-Middletown
www.karabellacatering.com
With over twenty-five years of catering experience, Karabella’s is sure to make your next event a memorable one that stretches beyond your expectations. With keen attention to all the details that matter in making an event go from good to great, their chefs and staff will help you create the event of your imagination. Based in Middletown Karabella’s Catering offers two separate ballrooms to accommodate any size event from sweet first birthday parties to luxurious weddings, baby and bridal showers, corporate events, fundraisers, vendor expos, celebrations of life and more. Additionally, they cater off-site for luncheons and private dinners. Karabella’s Catering looks forward to planning for next event with you! See their website for sample menus or call 860-807-5223 for details.
Marcia Selden-Stamford
www.marciaselden.com
With a history as rich and flavorful as its gourmet creations, Marcia Selden Catering is a family-run group of first-class foodies, servicing New York and Connecticut’s most luxurious events ~ and it all started in Marcia’s kitchen more than 40 years ago. Marcia, her daughter Robin, and her son Jeffrey lead a savvy squad of culinary gurus and“party perfectors” who believe the belly rules the mind, and that the best way to kick off a party is to toast over a custom-made cocktail. Whether it’s a low-key clambake or the wedding of the century, MSC creates inclusive, memorable feasts of any celebration, matched with polished, personalized service that makes everyone feel like part of the family. Marcia Selden Catering services the bold and the epicurean, and anyone looking to commemorate a big day in style, without all the stress. With MSC, everything is always taken care of, always memorable, and always a party! Speaking of parties, MSC realizes that the pandemic has put a damper on many. So, they have reimagined events and created the most wonderful custom designed “Holiday Gifts in a Box”; consider these for your next get together whether it be in person or virtually. They also have incredible new Holiday Menus as well as their ever-changing and exciting pre-packaged menus for you to enjoy with or without their signature impeccable service. Cheers to a safe and happy holiday to all!
Nature’s Temptations-Ridgefield
www.naturestemptations.com
Chef Liz Gagnon is passionate about food and brings over 30 years of full-service catering to the party. Knowing that food is best when it’s fresh, seasonal, organic, and local, she works with farms and vendors to procure the very best produce and farm products along with artisan prepared foods. Nature’s Temptations catering offers an eclectic menu of international flavors where everything is prepared from scratch in small batches. You can be sure that each event is unique and individually crafted through providing customized menus, pre-event tastings, event design, expert coordination of rentals and staffing, onsite set-up, plating, and more. Nature’s Temptation will make your birthdays, christenings, first communions, weddings, anniversary parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, graduations, BBQs both special and delicious. They can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, raw and special diet menus.
Newbrook Kitchen-Cheshire
www.newbrookkitchen.com
Hosting your private event at Newbrook Kitchen guarantees you an unforgettable gathering. Whether a corporate event, an intimate multi-course dinner party, or a special celebration, Chef Danielle and Newbrook Kitchen can cater to your every need. Their award-winning speakeasy style space and culinary offerings will delight every host and guest alike. Newbrook Kitchen sources seasonal, local, and humanely-raised ingredients to ensure quality in every bite. The interior of Newbrook, boasting a beautiful open kitchen, wood, leather, and velvet accents, creates the perfect atmosphere for any and every event ranging from daytime baby and bridal showers, all the way to romantic and moody dimly-lit evening events. Hosts can choose from cocktail party menus, multi- course chef’s tasting menus, and anything in between. Newbrook Kitchen and Chef Danielle know that the eyes eat first, so no matter the menu choice, guests will be impressed by the masterful and beautiful plating and presentation. Newbrook can also cater to any and all dietary restrictions and needs, making sure that every host and guest has the full Newbrook Kitchen experience. Please visit newbrookkitchen.com or contact Chef Danielle at 203.858.7531 to start planning your unforgettable Newbrook event.
Palmer’s Catering and Events-Darien
Palmer’s Catering & Events is renowned across Fairfield County and beyond for delivering exceptional food and truly unforgettable experiences. What sets Palmer’s apart is the ability to manage every detail from start to finish. Their experienced team brings your vision to life, offering everything from exquisite floral design and seamless rental coordination to indulgent desserts and craft cocktails prepared by skilled bartenders. A commitment to flavor and presentation is at the heart of Palmer’s Catering. Their chefs create menus that are as visually stunning as they are delicious, using seasonal ingredients to craft dishes bursting with vibrant flavors. Whether it’s a beautifully plated dinner for an intimate gathering or a lavish buffet for a grand celebration, every bite is designed to impress. With Palmer’s, you’re not just hiring a caterer—you’re partnering with a dedicated team that tailors every detail to reflect your unique tastes and style. From start to finish, Palmer’s ensures every element is executed flawlessly, allowing you to savor every moment of your special day.
Renee’s Bistro & Catering-Putnam
www.reneesbistroandcatering.com
Chosen Best Caterer for the last 6 years by The Bulletin in Windham County, Renee’s Bistro & Catering believes in an honest and open approach. Whether it is working with clients to fulfill their visions for memorable occasions or investing in their own employees and their skills so that their team can help you create the perfect events, Renee’s is all-in and committed to good food, people, and celebrations. They are a full-service catering company with bar service, bringing the latest trends as well as family favorites to your table, all crafted with organic, local ingredients. Renee’s Bistro & Catering goes to great lengths to cater to your unique needs so that your wedding, corporate, or special events will be all that you imagined they would and could be. See their website for email contact page or call 860-412-9365 to start planning!
Seasonal Catering-Milford, Shelton
Seasonal Catering is a farm-to-table caterer known for their quality food and service. Every menu is expertly curated to reflect the best of each season using the finest ingredients and freshest local produce that will exceed your expectations. Seasonal Catering is proud to be one of only two Wedding & Special Event Catering Companies in Connecticut to be officially recognized as a Certified Green Caterer® by the Green Restaurant Association. Whether an intimate gathering of friends and family, wedding, themed event, fundraising gala, or corporate conference, they can bring your ideas to life. Seasonal Catering can coordinate every aspect of your event: rentals, entertainment, decorations, bar/beverage services, food, and professional staff. Every event from 10-2000 guests is executed with the same precision down to the last detail. Planning a special event can be stressful and a lot to handle; Seasonal Catering takes the stress away so you can focus on creating an impactful experience for your guests.
Simply Delicious Catering-Wilton
www.simplydeliciousct.com
Simply Delicious is exactly how it sounds! Known for their seasonally-inspired recipes and signature style, Chef Lauren Peden has been creating memorable culinary experiences throughout Fairfield County since 2007. Let Simply Delicious handle your next special event from setting the table to passing appetizers, pouring wine and plating the meal. Their catering team has you covered! For weddings, intimate dinners, company events, and all special occasions their motto is the same: “We’ll do the work. You enjoy the party!”
Verbena Caterers-East Berlin
Life is full of joyous occasions worth celebrating! Verbena Caterers is a chef-driven wedding and event catering service with a passion for food that looks as beautiful as it tastes. Inspired by the bounty of the season, chef owners Gianna and Rich Coletti source the finest fresh ingredients and take the time to make sure everything tastes just right. Verbena Caterers has built their reputation upon the simple philosophy to serve honest, delicious food and to make their clients feel like family. From sophisticated weddings to intimate gatherings, Verbena Caterers’ meticulous approach, enthusiasm, and creativity shine through at every event. Experience the joy of food, the beauty of togetherness, and the love that goes into each and every bite. Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @verbenacaterers.
