Blackstone Caterers

great to coordinate with and was very flexible with us when we wanted to create a signature cocktail using my family’s liquor. 10/10 would recommend.

we highly recommend coming in for a tasting. They are incredibly flexible and helped us through every step of the process. They made our day perfect.

it made us super excited to have more of the food on our wedding day. Everything tasted amazing and we got so many compliments. They were so willing to tweak things to make the menu exactly what we wanted. The staff working on the day were some of the friendliest, warmest people we have met. Our personal waitress, Avery, was so sweet and really wanted us to have the best day. I am gluten-free and she made sure I ate everything on the menu that I could. We also never went a second without our favorite drinks in our hands. People have not stopped talking about the beautiful cheese board and delicious dessert stations. Highly recommend!

r us from the beginning. The services and experience Blackstone provides is so much more than just a great caterer. They truly take the time and consideration to ensure everything about your day is incredibly special and exactly aligned to how you would want it. There experience is evident and their reputation is deserved. The staff was incredibly friendly and made sure that all our guests had the best time possible. We cannot say enough how pleased we were and would highly recommend for anyone looking at wedding caterers to consider Blackstone as the example to strive for!

pecial to us and private. It was our first and only tasting and they just made us feel so important and welcomed. We worked with them for a long time because our wedding needed to be postponed due to Covid. Blackstone Caterers is elegant, classy, professional, organized, generous and very accommodating! Their food is of high quality and absolutely delicious! Our guests still cannot get over how kind every worker was and how delicious their food was! Working with Shannon and Gina was a pleasure! They helped us so much with our planning. They were very accommodating to our needs such as making adjustments to dishes for allergies. They even allowed us to bring up our favorite wine and cookies to share with our guests. I provided them with an itemized list of things that needed to be set up such as place cards, pictures, signs, and guest -give aways. They set up everything perfectly! They exceeded our expectations with everything! They even packed up our belongings with care! They even respected our no social media request. Gina and Laura were there the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you so much for being so helpful and for making this day a dream come true! We would also like to thank Tristan who took such good care of me and my husband. He is so professional, respectful and helpful! He made sure that he provided us with everything we needed! Everyone that is part of Blackstone Caterers is amazing! You won’t regret booking them! Please keep them in mind when you plan on having an event! Thank you, Blackstone Caterers for making our day perfect!

't agree more. I could never thank them enough for making our wedding day! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a Caterer.

secure a food and drink menu, table linens, and tablescape decor. Our guests raved about the delicious food from the raw bar and plethora of passed apps to the beautifully plated dinners and dessert display. I highly recommend using Blackstone for your event catering needs. Thank you, Blackstone!

ometown, but were anxious to book a venue that was still under construction, but when we found out that Blackstone was going to be the exclusive caterer and event coordinators at Shepherd's Run we felt relieved. Blackstone is an institution in RI and for good reason. Not only did Karen the Co-Owner and GM join us for our initial tour of the space, Jackie the event coordinator for Shepherd's Run was truly with us every step of the way. Jackie was available for questions and concerns, even reassuring me about the weather the night before our wedding. Not only was Jackie and the whole Blackstone team a dream to work with, their food was absolutely to die for. One of our absolute favorite part of wedding planning was doing the tasting and we were blown away by all the options and how delicious everything was. And we were not disappointed day of, everyone raved about the food (special shout out to the NY Sirloin). We felt so cared about and listened to throughout the whole process, and are so glad everything worked out the way it did. Everything happens for a reason and we're so happy we got to celebrate our day with Blackstone.

ighlight the personal server, quality and options of food etc. I want to highlight two things: 1) My husband is gluten free as are many of our guests. Additionally, we had many others with dietary restrictions at the wedding. Blackstone was fantastic at accommodating this. Part of this was providing options that were diet inclusive and part was Blackstone making swaps where possible and providing alternatives (such as lobster roll option in lettuce cup instead of bun). The vegan option, a tofu dish, was also a big hit. We gave restriction information beforehand and they did not require table cards to get the right food to the right people. 2) Their catering staff was very professional to the point where our guests were impressed (they also appreciated the promptness and expertise of the bartenders!). We also heard how well/smoothly the company worked with our venue, The Towers, where they do work reasonably frequently. Basically, the food lived up to the hype we had been spreading and the quality of the service was an added bonus

respected our budget, the food choices sounded *amazing*, and we felt their presentation aesthetic was best aligned with our vision. Through several planning meetings, Danielle was kind, helpful, and transparent. She was fantastic to work with! The tasting was also a terrific experience - all of the food was excellent. It was also very easy to pick out linens etc during the tasting, and we felt like we had a really nice range of options to choose from. At our wedding, the service was fantastic: all the servers were extremely professional and the food was delicious. All of our guests were very impressed. My husband and I especially appreciated the special attention we received from the servers: they put plates of the hors d'oeuvres and desserts at our seats to make sure we had a chance to try everything, and always made sure to ask if we needed anything (water, champagne, whatever!). We were really impressed with the whole experience and would definitely recommend Blackstone to other RI couples.

el of service at the head table. We were not provided some of the sides until we let them know, and our attendant, which had been hyped, if you will, was not super attentive.

hors d’oeuvres to the plated dinner to the passed ice cream cones for dessert. Blackstone went above and beyond our expectations. If you are having a wedding in the area. 110% recommend using them.

I read through reviews of different vendors. Blackstone by far had the best reviews. We were lucky enough to be able to work with Shannon. She was incredible! Shannon was so easy to talk to and offered so many incredible ideas. She even offered to help customize our menu. She was responsive to email and by phone. Two weeks before our wedding, Omicron hit and we had guests starting to cancel. New rules started to be put in place and we were starting to get nervous. Shannon and Blackstone were so accommodating due to this unexpected surge. They were so patient with us having to call and email everyday with new numbers for guests. My family and I are so grateful to have worked with Shannon. She truly helped to make our day so special. The service and the food are fantastic! The food was delicious and we continue to get compliments from our guests. The team was incredibly professional, from the wait staff to the bartenders. I would highly recommend having Blackstone to cater your wedding.

ldn’t have been easier. Karen in particular is amazing to work with. She is so hands on and makes it look so easy. From start to finish she made us feel at ease that our day would be perfect, and it was! The FOOD is delicious, and we were lucky enough to be able to try everything due to their hands on/attentive staff. They make sure you don't miss a beat and just enjoy on your special day. When you visit for your tasting you truly get to see how much they love their jobs because they make it so fun. They work with you on décor and menu choices - they have so many options to customize your day to be perfect for you,. I promise you will not be disappointed.

nd creating our own versions from our favorite date spots in Boston. Every appetizer, dish and dessert at our event was delicious and the presentation was immaculate. We still have people commenting how good the food was and asking for recipes. Can’t wait to get to sample more Blackstone deliciousness at my cousin’s wedding next year!

and flexible. We specifically worked with Danielle, who was truly wonderful. The day of the wedding, the Blackstone team was INCREDIBLE. They went above and beyond to make sure that my husband and I had everything we needed. They even helped me bustle my gown when we had some technical issues with the process! The table settings looked absolutely beautiful, and the food was amazing. We will forever be grateful that we had the opportunity to work with this amazing catering company, and we cannot recommend them highly enough.

th every detail of our wedding and planning. She was able to answer all of our questions with confidence and put us at ease constantly. She understood our vision and executed it with professionalism and a big smile! Jackie and the Blackstone team were so attentive to our guests and made sure the bride and groom were fed and taken care of throughout our wedding night. We are so grateful to Jackie for everything she did to make our day so special. If you have the opportunity to work with her, you won't regret it! Thank you to everyone at Blackstone for being part of our wedding and providing such excellent service and food.

dn't be sweeter). We had numerous COVID postponements and they were so kind and accommodating. And most importantly, the food was delicious!! We highly recommend Blackstone!

cellent service and presentation. Blackstone did a tasting with us which was a great way to pick the apps and food. When our wedding day came Blackstone did not disappoint! Our guests loved all of the food and raved about how delicious everything was. Someone was assigned to me as the bride to make sure during the cocktail hour I was fed and given water while we were doing photos. This was such a nice gesture especially because the big surprise to our guests was that we are pregnant! So making sure I had water and food ensured I was feeling my best and got to fully enjoy our event. Thank you so much to everyone at Blackstone for making such a special day so perfect. We are forever grateful.

rom our guests. Everyone will tell you that you don’t eat at your own wedding, but the catering staff was super attentive and made sure my husband I had plates and full drinks all night long. Shannon was also amazing to work with leading up to the big day—always super responsive and helpful, happy to help customize whatever!

d about the food (even our foodie guests). Can’t recommend Blackstone enough. Thank you Shannon for everything!!

h. Shannon was SO patient with my endless changes and questions. They really helped ease my worries. Shannon also handled rentals through PEAK for me. Everything came as ordered and was stunning. The food was great! We had guests raving about the chicken in particular. I couldn’t be more pleased with the servers - they were kind and professional. Our personal server — I believe her name was Erica. She was very attentive to my husband and I. The servers also made it a point to serve hors d’oeuvres to all the family and us while taking photos. I wasn’t expecting that but it was lovely. Lastly, the event coordinator - Dada. We only met briefly before the wedding and I knew immediately she was great. She helped everything run so smoothly. I still can’t believe how great the wedding turned out and it was a big thanks to blackstone. They are worth every penny!

food was delicious - we had several people tell us they've never eaten so well at a wedding!

thing special was about to be created. I had to reschedule my 2020 wedding due to Covid, and Karen was the one whom helped me move my date and during what was a very stressful time she was the one whom made me feel confident in my decision to move dates and provided me with a sense of comfort. Not only was she my caterer, but more importantly my friend. I felt so cared for and she always responded to me in a timely manner to address any questions or concerns I may have had. Now to talk about the food....guests are raving! The food was amazing, and the presentation was so beautifully done. My husband and I felt so cared for the night of our wedding, from the bartenders to the wait staff, they were all so friendly and attentive to myself and my guests. I am so thankful to Blackstone Caterers and I highly recommend!

al Dinner, Wedding Reception, and Wedding Brunch. Everything was delicious! But moreover, it was incredibly catered to US. My now-husband and I are both vegetarian, I’m Gluten Free, and we had a number of vegan guests at our wedding. Before finding Blackstone, we had nearly ruled-out working with a “normal” catering company, because we figured it just wouldn’t work out. Boy were we wrong. The food was absolutely delicious (seriously, all the guests kept talking about it) AND they catered to all our various food-restrictions (I had *multiple* people say that it was the easiest wedding they had ever attended in terms of food availability). Foods that get special shoutouts from us: Risotto Station, especially Mushroom Truffle risotto. Seaside Station (Everyone raved about it). Tofu stir fry and pumpkin ravioli, plus gnocci spoons were to die for <3 Unexpectedly delightful: Our guests LOVED (and commented on) the signature cocktails (esp. sangria and margarita) and the brunch food (esp the frittata and breakfast potatoes)! I whole-heartedly recommend Blackstone to any and all couples looking for the most warm, supportive, and flexible team for their wedding events

fessional when getting back to us, and also just a blast to work with. On the day of, she was fully on top of everything and really understood our vision & executed it to perfection. Her team was also fantastic, from the bartenders to the wait staff to the people we had following my husband and I around making sure we ate and drank :) No detail was missed. The food was excellent, we did family style and our guests had amazing things to say about it! Shannon, you are a Rockstar - we would highly recommend Blackstone to anyone planning a wedding in RI. 5 STARS!!!!

which was so fun and perfect. The staff was attentive especially to me during cocktail hour. They made sure I had a drink or an hors d’oeuvre in my hand at all times which was so wonderful because on your wedding day you are so busy you really don’t think about yourself. We don’t live in the area, and Danielle was kind enough to let me ship several of our items to her directly, like our card box, a seating chart stir sticks for the champagne wall, etc. which helped us so much with flying. I really appreciate everything and love how everything turned out.

ed for a smoother wedding experience! We've had so many of our guests rave about the hors d'oeuvres passed during cocktail hour & their dinners! They were so accommodating to food allergies, which was wonderful. Overall, I'd highly, highly recommend Jackie & Blackstone Caterers to anyone looking to feed 20 guests to 200+ guests! Thank you so much!

om one of my dreams. I could not recommend them enough to be honest. As someone who has been to many great weddings, including a few where blackstone catered, their service is exceptional and their hospitality for their customers cannot be beat. Truly, if you are between caterers for your wedding, book blackstone!

we could do. She graciously honored our existing contract for a new date in 2021. I was one of the lucky brides whose new wedding date coincided with Hurricane Henri making landfall in New England. Karen and I were in constant communication throughout the wedding weekend as we watched the forecast together. Since I did not have a wedding planner, she coordinated with my venue directly to ensure we were all on the same page with possible contingency plans. I had so many cancellations the day of the event from guests who were hesitant about the weather. Karen was patient through all of the last minute changes. Ultimately, we were able to move forward with hosting our reception as scheduled that night and the food was exceptional. The quality of the ingredients and the level of sophistication really impressed all of the guests. I highly recommend Blackstone for your wedding!

best food they have every had - including fine restaurants! We worked with Shannon and the planning process was easy and fun. She responded to all needs and changes with incredibly kindly and quickly. Thanks - Blackstone for an amazing expererience!

sponsive. She let us do whatever we asked for in one way or another, working with us to make sure every detail was perfect and reflected our vision. On our wedding day, all of our expectations were exceeded. The food was the talk of the wedding. We loved the presentation and plating at cocktail hour and dinner. The servers were professional and our personal bridal liaison made sure the bride and groom never had to lift a finger. If you are looking for gourmet, exquisite, not your typical "wedding food" - Blackstone is the place to go. Thank you to Shannon and Blackstone for making our wedding reception everything we wanted and more!!

re my husband and I had fresh drinks, appetizers and meals - she was so attentive to us. We LOVE this vendor team!

and the vision behind it. We had planned and cancelled our wedding twice already (at other venues) due to covid so we were pretty burnt out on planning. Jackie made the entire planning experience a dream. She was so organized and on top of every tiny detail we really didn’t have to worry at all. She provided documents that were so helpful and thorough so we could plan and layout the ceremony procession, the decoration details, and keep the vendors organized. Jackie was always a phone call or a text away for any random question we had. She also contacted and organized all the vendors for me and even showed them around the property so they would know exactly what to expect on the day. Speaking of the day, Jackie was the contact person and organizer so I didn’t have to talk to anyone or make any decisions… it was amazing!!! We stayed in the bridal suite from Thursday- Sunday and got ready in there with the bridesmaids on our wedding day. Susan, Ryan, Amy and Wayne (and more) made sure we had everything we needed the entire time. The room is huge and very comfortable. We didn’t think we would sleep well the night before our wedding because we were so excited but the bed was sooo cozy we had a fantastic sleep!! There are actually two rooms, two bathrooms, and essentially a little living room with a fridge- it was the perfect place to get ready. It also has a gorgeous tub and balcony to sit out on. Susan greeted us in the morning with freshly baked croissants from a local bakery, delicious coffee, juice, fruit, yogurt and freshly infused water. She also brought up Shepherd’s Run sparkly the morning of the wedding for all of us girls!! The actually property feels like you have been transported to the south of France. Every room is decorated better than the last and there are so many comfortable places to sit and drink your coffee while looking at the gorgeous outdoor space. We got married in Beatrix Garden, which was stunning and absolutely perfect. There are outdoor and indoor spaces to use so we didn’t have to even think about the weather. The area where the cocktail hour was held was breathtaking. Our guests were able to spread out on couches, tables, Adirondack chairs, decks and a ledge with high top chairs. The beautiful decks held a bar, a raw bar and our musicians with tons of extra space for guests to mingle and relax. Everyone was commenting on how amazing it was. I had so many guests genuinely tell me it was the best wedding the had ever been to. The tent (which is always there) was gorgeous and huge and decorated with romantic, whimsical twinkle lights. There was a huge area for the band and dancing and the tables each had plenty of space while still feeling intimate. I can’t say enough good about Shepherd’s Run and the people who run it. The food was absolutely outstanding and we actually had our own personal server assigned to us who attended to anything we would need. Our guests commented on how delicious the food was more times than I could count. The servers were fast and the bartenders were fantastic! Shepherd’s Run was better than we could have ever imagined it could be, and it is right in South Kingstown!

An absolute breeze - Shannon is so incredible to work with, it is like having a second wedding coordinator! Offerings: So incredibly flexible - we wanted a plated dinner with a South-Asian fusion feel, and they absolutely nailed it!! Quality of food day-of: SPECTACULAR - my guests have been raving about the food for weeks after. Probably within the top 5 meals I have ever had, and that was while serving 140 guests at-once! Service day-of: I felt like an absolute princess - the servers were always at-the-ready with samples for my groom and I. we ate so well on the wedding-day because of this, which is mostly unheard of! Thank you Shannon and team!!!

other caterers that are well known - the two premiere caterers in Rhode Island for weddings appear to be Russel Morin and Blackstone. We got quotes from Russell Morin, Blackstone, and Emerys Catering. Let me explain why we went with Blackstone, and why I am so glad I did: First Meeting: At the Newport Bridal Show in Winter 2020, many wedding vendors had booths. But Blackstone just nailed their "booth". They had this beautiful set up, no detail forgotten, with champagne glasses and very friendly, professional and informative employees. I was impressed. Contract & Communication: Of all quotes I received, the value of Blackstone was the best. The food selections were the best. They even did a champagne toast and cake cutting! And they were always prompt in communication, which is very important to me. Tasting: Staff was professional, food was phenomenal, presentation was top notch. And they of course offered us as much wine as we desired! It was a wonderful experience! And they use PEAK event services for linens, etc - and made the selection process so easy! Wedding: Again... nailed it! We got married at The Towers in Narragansett, and didn't have a wedding planner. I wasn't sure if I needed to worry about one, but it was fine! Blackstone took care of everything. We dropped off our table signs & name cards in the venue, and they set everything up! They cooked onsight, and executed everything flawlessy. They probably could have done it with their eyes closed, they are that good. A member of the Waitstaff introduced themselves to us and kept checking on us to if we needed a drink. When we went outside to take photos, they came outside to bring us water! And Danielle showed up to make sure everything was ok. We just so impressed with their professionalism and hospitality. And guests have told us it was the best food they had a wedding ever. Thank you Blackstone team for everything.

orked out beautifully. The food was absolutely amazing and delicious! Guests are still talking about how good everything was! From the drinks, appetizers, main entree, and table settings, everything was perfect. I am secretly hoping someone uses them in the future so I can eat their food again!

ere to provide guidance, assurance and great ideas. Since Blackstone took over Blithewold we were very fortunate to be able to work with Karen on just about everything. We were very lucky. Karen and her team work very hard and every accolade they receive is due to them, they earn it. The food at our daughter's wedding was amazing. We are a big Italian family and to have our guests say they couldn't eat another bite means the food was really, really good. There is not much more to say other than THEY ARE THE BEST!!! We would use Blackstone Caterers for anything going forward and will highly recommend them to all family and friends.

mpeccable service and answering all of my questions (even at 9pm at night!). I actually think Karen was my biggest supporter during my wedding and during the planning (next to my mom!). Oh - and the food and service during the wedding was top notch. Our family and friends raved about it. There is a reason they are the premier caterer in this area - we would absolutely hire Blackstone again and again.

everything beforehand and even helped to set up our details, they made sure everything ran smoothly, on time and then packed up our car so we literally did nothing as the bride and groom or even bridal party, just sat back and enjoyed the gourmet meal our guests could not stop gushing about, the incomparable atmosphere and the magic in the air. They foster relationships to last a lifetime. Any event I host in RI in the future, will be theirs exclusively. Worth every single penny and for the service and quality, they are more than competitively priced! From one happy bride, look no further, this is a choice you will not regret!

d was unparalleled! Everything was taken care of and we never had to think twice about anything! During cocktail hour, we were taking pictures and a server thoughtfully made sure to bring us hors d'oeuvres and drinks to keep us going! The catering manager made sure our whole reception flowed so smoothly! They had our cake cutting table all set up and our glasses were filled with champagne. Our guests were well taken care of and so were we! I would highly recommend Blackstone Catering for the food and especially the service! We would love to work with them again!

veryone raved how great the food was! The special touch with mini ice cream cones, Del's inspired lemonade vodka and the array of the appetizers plus of course the salad and entrees came out incredible! I would hire them again and again! Can't say enough great things!

ld be disappointed on our wedding day and we were right. Our family cannot stop raving about the food, especially cocktail hour. There professionalism and talent is like no other! They will be recommended every chance I can get!

ig dinner party. Our event manager was Shannon, and she is THE BEST. I can confidently say our wedding would not have happened without her. We planned from a distance and she was so important for keeping us on track and had a huge role in making the actual day perfect. She is professional, creative, FUN!! and kind, and worked with us to make some tweaks to our wedding food and drink so that the offerings perfectly reflected us. We had a cookie table instead of a cake, and Shannon was so helpful in facilitating that even though half of the cookies were from outside sources. We love New England craft beer, and Shannon swapped out a local favorite for one of their stock options. We love moscow mules, and Shannon made sure the bar was stocked with all of the necessary fixings! In summary, if you dream it, they will probably do it! They are understanding of last minute changes which ended up being important for us. We still have people raving about the food at our wedding! We often joke that when we're back in town, we'd like to have dinner at Blackstone instead of a restaurant :) BLACKSTONE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY.

re that we could get the amazing food and open bar that Blackstone offered. Their work really does speak for itself, and I honestly wish I could have the chef from our wedding come serve me the lobster rolls from cocktail hour and steak and risotto from our dinner everyday! Shannon was also so helpful in assisting us with the floor plan, decorations, and the set-up. She was always a phone call or email away, and never hesitated to get back to me within the hour which we appreciated SO much! My husband and I highly recommend this amazing catering company. Thank you Blackstone!

sts saying they loved their meals as well! Danielle helped to organize our table settings the day of and they looked gorgeous! Would definitely recommend Danielle and Blackstone as a caterer to anyone getting married!

g, thoughtful and professional throughout, it was worth every penny of the fee. Blackstone also handled our wedding cake, which was beautiful, delicious, and exactly what we wanted. We opted for a family style meal which we highly recommend. Mini lobster rolls, pumpkin ravioli, butternut squash risotto and halibut were highlights among exceptional food throughout the night. Overall, our guests could not stop raving about the food and we couldn’t be happier with the experience/service and cannot recommend Blackstone enough. We are so thankful to the Blackstone team for the wonderful work they did at our wedding.

y of I had nothing but a positive experience working with them. We worked with Shannon, who I highly recommend. She was quick to respond via email, gave honest opinions and really helped us make our dream wedding a reality! She and her staff worked seamlessly setting up the event and then ran everything so smoothly. I received many compliments from guests on how friendly the waitstaff and bartenders were, there was never a line at the bar and most importantly, the food was delicious! Could not give higher praise for Blackstone!

ting in a five-star restaurant. Shannon estimated exactly when we would need for our guests; it was the perfect amount of food. We added the Taste of Newport station to our cocktail hour, which was a huge hit. Dinner service was flawless, each plate was piping hot. Guests left the reception exclaiming how full they were, which is not typical of every wedding. The staff did a great job arranging our dessert display and make sure everyone was happy throughout the night. I would never have another catered party with the team at Blackstone!

is absolutely amazing! She made my wedding planning so easy and fun. She is incredible at what she does and we were honored to have her and her team caterer our wedding day. The day of the wedding was flawless, the food was delicious and the staff was attentive and professional. My husband and I would highly recommend Blackstone Caterers!!

e make me feel bad about it! Blackstone did so much like help with linens, glassware and other small details I really had no idea about which then made planning a breeze. Aside from the great service while planning, my wedding guests are still raving 2 weeks later about how great the raw bar, entrees & desserts were! I had an attendant by my side and I wanted for nothing the whole night :) I would recommend Blackstone 100 out of 100 times, your only regret will be not booking them!!

day of, everything was set up perfectly and the service was incredible! As the bride, before could even get the sentence out to ask for another drink, someone was already putting a new one in my hand. The food was delicious and the timeline for our whole wedding was met perfectly. I absolutely recommend Blackstone for any wedding or event. You won't be disappointed!

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ains at Rosecliff to let the guests into the ballroom, everything was perfect! We had asked for certain things to be at each place setting and on each table and it was exactly right. Now to the best part, the food was fantastic - not "wedding food fantastic", but great restaurant fantastic! It was served efficiently so everyone got a dinner that was hot. We were so pleased with our choice and would recommend Blackstone AND Shannon!

t communication with Shannon, Blackstone was flawless in helping up plan our dream wedding from day one. They were always prompt, responsive and very helpful with all our requests and questions. They offer such a wide variety that everyone will be able to find something that suits their needs. The food itself on the day was amazing and the service was smooth and speedy. We cannot recommend Blackstone enough for your wedding or event, they were simply amazing in every way.

ional and the food was great and tasty. At our venue, in particular, there were limitations on kitchen space but you would have never known. Our menu tasting experience with Shannon at their offices was so useful and fun. Shannon worked with me on our preferred reception timeline, rental orders, room set up and was at the venue that evening to make sure everything was up to par. I highly recommend!

he rest of the staff helped set up things I had made myself for the wedding as well as making it a priority everything was in the perfect place. Someone was near my husband and I at all times with food and drinks making sure we got to eat everything we chose! It was honestly the most stress free experience working with all of you at Blackstone! Thank you! HIGHLY recommend!

t! They carefully took care of the bridal party while working seamlessly with our event coordinator at the venue. We will not hesitate at all to use them again for our next daughter's wedding! Bravo Blackstone!

le arrangement, multiple additions and special requests for the open bar - Blackstone accommodated perfectly. On wedding day, there was plenty of staff for setup and support, and Karen and Dada were available and ready to handle all of our requests and questions. The staff was attentive and professional throughout the evening. Overall, Blackstone is the way to go if you want excellent food, great service, and professionalism.

ied two weeks ago and our family and friends are still raving about the food, drinks and presentation of the food. From the tasting to the day of the wedding, Blackstone did such an amazing job!

t the wedding planning process Shannon was on top of EVERYTHING - from choosing a tent and linens to choosing the menu to customizing our open bar, she led us through a stress free process and truly had our best interest in mind. She was there on our wedding day making sure that everything was set up correctly and that we had everything we needed. I wish I could go back in time just so I could work with Shannon again. Hire them, they are the best in the business!

specially talented and amazing to work with - she understood my vision right from the beginning, and executed it perfectly! All of the selections at our tasting were so delicious, it was hard to choose one dish over another. The wedding day food met all of our expectations and more, and we received so many compliments on the delicious food, drinks - and especially the raw bar! Blackstone are true professionals, who know how to throw an amazing wedding. They go above and beyond to make everything come together - from the linens and table settings, to the extra decor items, to delicious, creative food and fantastic service and collaboration, I truly cannot recommend them enough for your special day! Thank you for everything - and for making our wedding what it was!!!

china and other vendors. She was extremely responsive to my emails and phone calls and made my wedding planning so easy! Since my wedding was a destination Shannon allowed my fiancé and I to order items and mail them to her. She was just above and beyond!! The most amazing part was that Blackstone had duplications of all the food selections in GF version since I’m allergic to gluten and surprised me with this at my wedding! I can’t recommend Blackstone enough and I want to plan another event just to work with them again! Thank you Blackstone and Shannon for making my wedding day so perfect!

emely helpful and was able to really help my vision come to life. It is really helpful that Blackstone acts as the liaison between you and the rental company to pick out linens and table settings etc. It made my life so much easier to have everyone on the same page and connected. On our wedding day the food and signature drinks were unbelievable. We have had so many of our guests tell us that we had the best food they have ever had at a wedding! My husband and I were really impressed with how thoughtful the staff was. We had a ton of food from cocktail hour waiting for us in our bridal suite after we took our pictures and then all night long the attendant was always getting us anything we needed without us even asking! Blackstone goes above and beyond to make sure your wedding day is perfect in every way! Blackstone is the best of the best!

cellent! Food is so important to us and we were so excited to have our guests enjoy all of the things we got to enjoy during our tasting. We also even got our own plate of hors d’oeuvres on the table to ensure we got to try everything. They are the best!!

d provided valuable advice throughout the entire wedding planning process. Others have said this, but it's true so I'll say it too - the quality of food at the tasting holds through when served to large quantities of people. Blackstone was also very willing to try new things - they recreated a recipe of my grandmother's to serve as appetizers and really nailed it. They also did a great job with our signature cocktails. I'm still dreaming about the raw bar! Thank you, Karen and the entire Blackstone team!

tastes. She was so flexible, informative, and helpful that planning our menu was actually one of the easiest tasks I had while wedding planning. She even acted as the liaison for our rentals (linens, plates, and furniture), which made it so much easier having just have 1 person to take care of everything. She had wonderful suggestions for ways to make our wedding special - suggestions about how to setup our dessert table, flower garnishes for passed cocktails, timing and order of how the food was served, a champagne tower, and she even agreed to dye the cream in our cannolis pink to match our theme! The day of our wedding she was right there making sure everything was executed seamlessly. The waitstaff was phenomenal - glasses were never empty, service was fast and seamless, they were able to articulate every ingredient to our guests with food restrictions, and were so polite and friendly. Literally every single guest told us how amazing the food was. Danielle and Blackstone made everything absolutely perfect for us!!

o much time and hassle! The food was absolutely incredible and had our guests raving and the service was second to none. Not only were my husband and I well cared for with a personal server all night who ensured we were able to actually eat the food we selected but the other wait staff were attentive to all our guest's needs. The night ran so smoothly and exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend them!

me to discuss linens and napkins as well as helped to display decor and favors. She worked with me to help accommodate some guests who had allergies and even when a few guests could not make it last minute. She was always assured, easy-going and helped to keep me calm. The team was fabulous the night of our wedding from service, to professionalism to quality and value. The food was OUTSTANDING. Everyone of our guests raved about how delicious the food was from the appetizers to the entrees being cooked perfectly and warm! My husband and I never had to ask for anything and all of our guests felt the service was 5 star. If you are looking for amazing food, amazing service and amazing value, look no further, Blackstone is the obvious choice. Thank you Danielle and team, you helped to make our evening the most magical yet!

emely professional and helpful throughout all of our prep calls, tasting, and final planning. I truly cannot say enough great things about working with her. She and the team were instrumental in helping us bring our vision to life. All of our guests raved about the food - especially the appetizers and cocktails! I would highly recommend using Blackstone for your next event - they are worth every penny!

Blackstone. It was a joy to work with Karen. From day one, she was extremely communicative and enthusiastic about helping us plan. We did a tasting in June and were blown away by the selections. The flavors were complex and the presentations were beautiful. Because Blackstone has a history of working at Blithewold, Karen was able to guide us in planning the entire event. On the wedding day, Karen and her staff were wonderful. They were extremely attentive to our needs and to our guests’ needs. We had a family-style meal service and they were able to accommodate everyone’s food allergies. They also arranged plates full of homemade cookies, which is one of our family traditions. Our guests have been raving about the food and the entire event ever since, and we owe much of this to Karen and her team. We highly recommend Blackstone!!