Bar Harbor Catering Company

the bar, dessert table, appetizers, table settings, etc. There we so many great details that make it clear that the team takes a lot of pride in their work! If you share your vision with Heather, she will make it happen! From a planning perspective, Heather was a huge value add as well. She calmly solved minor problems as they came up, and did a GREAT job of managing the itinerary and general flow of the party. We had a truly perfect weekend, and are SO glad we worked with the BHCC team.

was supreme. The staff at the reception were wonderful and friendly. Big shout out to Mandy who helped us every step of the way and made the process smooth.

kend. Meg was leading the event and did a fantastic job. Meg and the whole team were on top of everything. Helping put the final details together and fulfilling all of the wedding party and my requests. There is not one critique I would have for them. The performance and service seemed flawless. Not to mention the food was amazing. All the guests loved it including the vendors. Definitely one of the most professional companies I have had the opportunity to work with. They really went above and beyond going out of their way to add special service like bringing plates of appetizers on the trolley for the wedding party who had to go off to photos during cocktail hour. So thoughtful! Great job guys! Hope to work with you again in the near future!

verall service. They did a cocktail hour, plated dinner and late night food, and executed all of them perfectly. Also, our reception was outdoor and tented, and there was a torrential downpour that turned the ground into a total swamp - despite being up to their knees in mud, the staff was incredibly kind and patient the entire time. Mandy is a rockstar and was great to work with. She came up with special dishes for us, and worked around all of our menu and guest count changes graciously! Thank you BHCC!

e underwhelmed by the product that was delivered to our party. The best part of the service was the passed appetizers which we had during cocktail hour between our ceremony and the reception, those were a hit for everyone. After much back and forth between pricing and food options before our wedding, we had spent the time to make sure we had confirmed food selections for all of our guests, as we opted out of doing a buffet-style meal and instead did plated service. All of our guests had their proper food request shown on their cards, though the entire staff went around asking each of our guests what they wanted after serving an hour later than planned. It was not them confirming meal selections, but rather almost disregarding the work that had been put in. Additionally many guests said that they were not really impressed with the meat option that they had been served, while most enjoyed the chicken. Needless to say it was a minor setback on an overall amazing day for us. The staff was friendly and helpful but for the cost we were not that impressed. Additionally there are many things they will not provide including any cooking surface if cooked by the tent, despite the kitchen being very close. We ended up having to rent a lot of unanticipated cooking equipment.

inner and the drop off communications for the other events. Our guests raved about the food for all of the events, too! It really highlighted the 'Maine' feel in so many different ways. Mandy, was extremely helpful through the process, and I really enjoyed working with her. In the beginning stages of planning, I would've really liked a little more guidance and communication from Jennifer, but ultimately it all worked out. Again, the food is AMAZING. I highly recommend Bar Harbor Catering Company!

still talking about it. The food was wonderful, they were organized, creative and the staff was attentive. It was effortless on our part. I would use them again in a minute if I were doing something again in Maine

hly, and most importantly the food was delicious. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a catering company.

ests and really enjoyed working with them throughout the entire process. They are up for anything and make it so easy on the bride. Thanks again!

our guests. Wedding dinner was lobster rolls and low bush blueberry pies for dessert. Staff is prompt, professional, responsive and felt like friends.

guests mention that our bartenders were awesome)! The food is unreal. We had guests asking if the passed appetizers were the main course because they were soooo good! I would highly recommend the BHCC for any event where you want top notch food and service to match!

nt...we had gluten free, seafood, and vegan. I would use the again in a heart beat.

ient with all of our many detailed requests and they totally got and made a reality out of our outer island, field day, vegetarian wedding dream!!! I can not thank them all enough or recommend them more highly. They are a pleasure to work with and the food and professionalism are unmatched!

the most professional caterer in the whole process. Jennifer helped us from the beginning to meet our budget while not sacrificing our wishes, quality of food or anything else. Working with Jennifer and the team was a pleasure and they were so much more than just a catering company. We met with them the day before the wedding to talk through everything and the day of the whole BHCC team was almost like our day off wedding planner team. They set everything up, helped with the decoration and made everything look and feel perfect. The food and service were outstanding and we are still getting compliments for that from our guests. Bar Harbor Catering Company contributed a lot to making our day as special and perfect as it was for us! Thank you!

food. The entire planning and execution process was easeful and fun. They made it look easy.

ding. However, we were planning from far away, so not being able to go to tastings or meet with caterers adds an extra challenge. BHHC went absolutely above and beyond to ensure our food was nothing short of spectacular. Jennifer was always very responsive to my likely obnoxious amount of questions and menu changes! On the day of, since it was a small affair, we were able to get the food dropped off and also borrow some warmers and trays. She even came and picked them up the next day. The food was absolutely delicious. I didn't have a single complaint about how anything turned out. I couldn't have been happier with the service we received and how accommodating they were with our somewhat unique request.

and I never had to worry about anything! I think one if my favorite parts was when they came down to where we were doing photos and delivered drinks and appetizers! So thoughtful <3

Disney touches and Bar Harbor Catering went above and beyond with the Disney touches that I know our guests will be talking about literally FOREVER!!! Thank you VERY much!!!

ffle cone - we could not get over how yummy those were! Everybody wanted more. Jennifer was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. Being a 'local' up here on MDI, she knew her suppliers, the area, and most important - she knew the venue and the space she had to work with. Jennifer - WOW ! Thank you !

ry request perfectly, including some very last minute tricky diet limitations - going the extra mile to go purchase fish in the middle of the event to make sure the guest was taken care of. You will get knowledgeable, dedicated service and they think of every detail so you don't have to. Can't recommend them enough!

ng period. She worked really well with the venue and other vendors, and was really creative with presentation. Above all, the food was amazing!! We would very highly recommend Bar Harbor Catering!

endor, we looked at BHCC's website. I'm so glad we did. Had we not, the full-service, blissfully worry-free, perfect wedding we had would never have taken place. The food was delicious. Unbelievably good. My last-minute "Ah, one of our vegetarians is a vegan," got yet another warm smile and a "We'll take care of it," and they did. Our cake was also baked by the amazing BHCC baker, and we opted not to save a layer, because we'll just order a cake next year...it was that good. But the exquisite food--while it's the best around--isn't what makes us adore BHCC beyond compare. It's the people. Mandy and Jennifer met us to discuss our menu, and we had a lovely meeting, and a very smooth menu working-out process. Then Jennifer took over, and she is already a legend in her field. The director of our venue was thrilled to see her, having worked with Jennifer a few years ago, and knowing her to be uber-capable and responsive. Anytime I had a question about anything, Jennifer answered it promptly and told me that's what she was there for. If you hire this catering company, they will set your new standard for full service. Event coordinating, dealing with nerves, solving any and every problem you might have before your wedding, providing the most excellent recommendations for other service providers...my wife and I will never be able to thank them enough. We also had a fairly small wedding--smaller than we thought, due to some family and medical issues, and we were certainly not a huge money maker for them. They never treated us as anything less than royalty. Food standouts: lobster rolls, bacon-wrapped scallops, blueberry/Brie bites, pollo al matton with risotto, steak frites, limonada, just everything.

tal home and really wanted our food to be a highlight. Residing in NJ, we took a short weekend trip to Bar Harbor a year before our big day and met with Jennifer for some coffee and to go over our vision. She is one of the nicest individuals you will ever meet! Right away, she was on board with our ideas and excitedly jotted them all down. That just made us even happier with our decision to hire them. It's one thing to find a good catering company, it's another to find one that is genuinely EXCITED about your menu. We continued communication throughout the year using emails and scheduled phone calls. Everything came together. A few days before the wedding, Jenn visited the site with her adorable dog and walked us through how everything would work. She even took a look at the table centerpieces and had the staff match the theme with their equipment the day of. Those are the details that make a wonderful vendor! Day of was magical. The staff handles everything you may need.(Ceremony chair set up, table settings, etc) The food was unbelievably good. Even the personalized menu we asked for was beyond what we expected. Fresh lobsters, mussels, mini cuban sandwiches, etc. It was all so good. Our family was so impressed and kept saying how wonderful the staff was as well as the delicious food. Jenn and staff did an exceptional job of making sure that we were taken care of first and foremost. We didn't need to worry about anything, which is exactly the way it should be. Need a wedding cake!? Look no further than their baker on staff, Kirsten. We had this out of the box idea of having a lavender lemon honey CREPE cake as our wedding cake. We had never tasted one but, somehow felt fine taking a chance and having it on our big day. We are still having dreams of that cake a month later. Kirsten did such a great job with the cake and all of our guests (even the picky ones) had a piece. And, don't get us started talking about the blueberry pie! During cleanup, the staff packaged up any left over food (and cake!) for us and stored it all in the fridge in the house. We had leftovers for the rest of our time there. Above and beyond what we expected. So thank you Bar Harbor Catering Company for making our day so effortlessly special! You are the best at what you do and it shows in every way.

omodating. We changed our reception time three times, the last time change occurring the day before, and they were very willing to work with us. My daughter and her husband were an hour late for the scheduled dinner time as they got caught up in taking pictures and Jennifer and her team took it in stride. They were wonderful to work with and the food was excellent. We were so happy with the quality. Good food is very important to our family and we were not disappointed.

catering questions, she even helped with the rentals (she reviewed everything and let us know exactly what we would need) and answered any questions we had about general things as well. On the day of the wedding, people would not stop commenting on how good the food was and how great the drinks were. And there was tons of it! (We had a buffet style dinner). Most of the wedding was DIY and after we had set up most of the decorations there was quite a lot left over. Mandy and her team did a wonderful job of using everything and incorporating little touches into the bar, cake table, cheese table etc. At one point during the speeches, one of the tables collapsed and Mandy's team was there immediately to replace spilled drinks and mop of the wine. I am not sure anyone even noticed! Her staff is great, very helpful and professional. They all made sure everything went smoothly and even helped to move tables out of the way for the dancing later on. I was so impressed and grateful to have Mandy be part of our day!