Exquisite Food and Spectacular Presentation
AWARD WINNER (13X)
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Since 1945, Blackstone Caterers has inspired absolute confidence. Combining exquisite food, innovative presentation and flawless service, Blackstone is regarded as southern New England's premier caterer. From casual cocktail parties to elegant weddings, we strive to exceed our clients' expectations.
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4.9
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Blackstone Caterers consistently received high praise for their exceptional service, delicious food, and attention to detail at various wedding venues like Blithewold, Shepherd's Run, and The Whaling Museum. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism and helpfulness of staff members like Gina, Erica, and Melissa, as well as the extensive menu options provided for tastings and customization. Guests were impressed by the presentation and quality of the food, including standout dishes like clam chowder, short ribs, and braised scallops. The attentive service, accommodating staff, and seamless execution of events contributed to overwhelmingly positive experiences with Blackstone Caterers.Review photos
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Courtney S
5.0
1/16/2025
Blackstone was a pleasure to work with! The food was amazing. All of our guests raved about how delicious it was and nobody went home hungry!
Jenna T
5.0
12/19/2024
Blackstone was amazing! We had our wedding at Blithewold, and Blackstone's service was exceptional, the food was delicious, and the flow of service went really well! Erica and Melissa were wonderful to work with from the start, including the group tasting event, and made sure everything went well. We appreciated the many options to choose from and the flexibility to customize if needed.
We also wanted to make note of the great attention to detail that we noticed in ways such as the flowers from the cake being on the plate with our/bride & groom's wedding cake slice. :)
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Eva R
5.0
12/01/2024
We cannot say enough about our experience with Blackstone and Gina! Truly amazing food and whole package that comes with this vendor. You are paying for professionalism, creativity, organization, quality and more. Everyone was raving about the food! The drinks were flowing and deliciously made. Gina was outstanding with her input on the flow, timeline, communication and ensuring proper set up of the vision.
As a bonus, we had the most lovely, smiling attendant who was always checking on myself and my husband to provide us with a drink or appetizer. Bringing the cake down to the bridal suite for a moment of breathing.
Brooke K
5.0
10/17/2024
There is a reason Blackstone is the best caterer in Rhode Island! The food is absolutely delicious. We got married at Blithewold Mansion in September 2024. Blithewold is exclusively contracted with Blackstone. Our experience with Blithewold & Blackstone, specifically Erica and Melissa, was top-notch. We were not able to attend the group tasting since we live in California, but Blackstone was able to accommodate a private tasting for us. We did our private tasting with Erica, who we also communicated with for a year and a half during the wedding planning process. It was so special that she was also by our side for our entire wedding day too. I really cannot say enough about the professionalism, quality, kindness, and presentation of both Blackstone and Blithewold and their staff. My favorite app was the clam chowder topped with a clam cake. We decided to add on a raw bar which was a huge hit. For entrees, we served braised short rib with crispy onions, corn soufflé and winter greens; seared scallops with fingerling potatoes, corn and pancetta succotash, and avocado cream; and pumpkin ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce. We received so many compliments on how tasty the food was. The corn soufflé was unreal- I asked for 2 more on the side! I would also like to shout out our personal attendants Mason and Darren who were so attentive and helpful on our wedding day. I would highly recommend Blackstone Caterers to anyone looking for high-quality food and professional/easy-to-work-with staff.
Isabel S
5.0
10/06/2024
Blackstone was wonderful in every way. Gina was so helpful leading up to the wedding. We were struggling to find a caterer that could make the Korean dish we wanted, but Blackstone rose to the challenge and knocked it out of the park! Not only was the bibimbap amazing, the rest of the food and service was also top notch. They were attentive and professional, they were so careful about our guests' dietary restrictions, and all of our guests are saying this was the best wedding meal they've ever had!
Nichole B
5.0
9/24/2024
Blackstone absolutely knocked it out of the park! Gina was the kindest and most helpful person to work with. We loved her!! Everything from our very first quote, all the way to the team’s execution day of the wedding, they are amazing! The food was so delicious, the presentation was beautiful. The entire staff at the wedding was so polite, professional, and accommodating. Thank you to their entire team for making our day so special!
Rocio M
5.0
9/24/2024
Blackstone Catering was beyond fantastic. Their offerings are extensive so there's little chance they won't have something you'd want. Looking through the menu made us so excited for our tasting. Once the tasting came it quickly became one of our favorite parts of planning our wedding and and from then on we could not have been more excited to eat the food at our wedding. The coordinators and staff of Blackstone were so accommodating and helpful to work with. The night before our wedding, we found out we had an outside connection at Blackstone and they were so kind during our reception bringing my husband and I any drinks or hors doeurves we missed during cocktail hour. We had many many guests giving compliments about the food and the staff. Everything was absolutely delicious. The staff even joined in the dancing when my family pulled them in and they seemed to have a fun night with us! I truly believe they are the reason our wedding went as well as it did and I'm so grateful to them.
Catherine K
5.0
9/16/2024
Ten Stars, the best in New England. The appetizers and entrees at our wedding were unbelievably delicious, best I've ever had at a wedding and our guests were obsessed. We got married at Shepherd's Run in August 2024. The Blackstone team was such a pleasure to work with, allowing us to customize our dessert, and was so easy to finalize all the coordination details leading up to wedding day. The tasting was one of our favorite days of wedding planning; we felt so confident in the catering team and execution. Thank you Blackstone for being an incredible and delicious part of our day!!
Emma W
5.0
9/11/2024
We were so lucky that our venue, Shepherd's Run, used Blackstone as their exclusive caterer because they are FABULOUS. From the most delicious food, easy communication, and spot-on coordination, they were a dream to work with. The entire team (esp Jackie & Rowan) were amazing and really made us feel like VIPs. Our guests have not stopped saying enough good things about the food & drinks (especially our signature cocktails, raw bar, and mini dessert station)! We loved working with Blackstone and wish we could get married again just to have more time with them!
Melissa A
5.0
9/03/2024
We had our wedding at The Whaling Museum in New Bedford. Blackstone came highly recommended. I can absolutely see why. The communication prior to our event was amazing. During the event there was a tiny hiccup with the bar at the cocktail hour and they immediately fixed it when we went upstairs to the reception. My guest all raved about how prompt and friendly each staff member from Blackstone Catering were. The food is still being discussed by everyone at the wedding! Delicious ! Highly recommend!
Sam M
5.0
7/12/2024
Blackstone was AMAZING!!! From the tasting to the actual wedding they were fantastic to work with. I got sooo many compliments on the food- most saying it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had!! Highly recommend!!!!
Ashlyn B
5.0
7/12/2024
Blackstone catered my wedding and I could not be happier with how everything turned out. They were extremely helpful, friendly, and organized during the planning process and the food was amazing. Compared to other weddings/ catered events that I have been to, every dish from Blackstone was elevated and there was attention to every last detail. 10/10 would recommend them.
Hannah H
5.0
7/10/2024
Working with Blackstone (and Gina!!) was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. The food and service, both day of and leading up to the wedding, was immaculate. Gina and her team were incredibly responsive, professional and easy to work with. We had a tented wedding on our family home and were able to fully trust that they would execute day of without any issues. I highly recommend working with Blackstone if you are in the market for an excellent vendor, delicious food and great cocktails for your wedding or any big event.
Meaghan S
5.0
6/26/2024
We booked with Blackstone for our June wedding at Shepherd’s Run and it was perfect! Wedding food isn’t always the best so we were a bit nervous at our tasting, however after just one bite of the delicious food we were sold. Everything was good and we mean everything. From the passed apps to the salad to the meals, all our guests were raving at how good the food was. The staff also went above and beyond for our guests and my husband and I. They were so friendly and always made sure we had what we needed. We would highly suggest Blackstone!
Natalie R
5.0
5/30/2024
Words cannot describe the amazing experience my husband and I had with Blackstone. We worked closely with Gina Calcagni for about 9 months leading to our May 2023 wedding. She was so quick to respond, and provided amazing guidance to help us through all of our questions and changes to the menu/ rental plans. I was blown away by the day of coordination the Blackstone team provided. Everything was set-up beautifully and I didn’t need to worry about a thing!!! My husband and I were blown away when we walked into the venue space. Not only was the food and drinks top notch, but the service was incredible! Everyone working that evening was so lovely and sweet to our guests- it was such an amazing experience all around. THANK YOU! We love you!
Emma D
5.0
5/29/2024
My husband and I were married in May of this year in Narragansett. Even before I was engaged, I had wanted Blackstone to be our caterer for our big day. Gina at Blackstone more than exceeded our expectations, and perfectly executed everything we wanted out of our big day. They were prompt and courteous to communicate with throughout the entire process, and everything was both gorgeous and delicious, from cocktail hour to the champagne tower, entrees to desserts to late night snack, they hit it out of the park. They completely understood our vision. Thank you, thank you!!
Joe R
5.0
5/14/2024
My wife and I had an idea of how our wedding day would unfold. But our experience working w/ Blackstone exceeded even our wildest dreams. Often when you attend a wedding the food fails to satisfy but there wasn't a single complaint during our wedding. The staff go above and beyond to ensure satisfaction. I cannot encourage you enough to partner with them. Truly you won't regret it.
Brittany B
5.0
2/19/2024
Blackstone Caterers were a great vendor to work with. The servers were an absolute delight all night. The food was some of the best we've ever had at a wedding, and not just because it was our wedding :). Blackstone does come with a hefty pricetag but overall, it felt very worth it to work with them as our food vendor.
Trenna R
5.0
11/14/2023
Blackstone was the perfect catering choice for our wedding day. The guests loved the hors d'oeuvres and the entree meals were beyond delicious. Highly recommend!
Maggie P
5.0
11/07/2023
Blackstone Catering did an amazing job for our 200 person outdoor wedding in Newport, RI! Everyone raved about the food from the appetizers to the entrees to the ice cream sandwiches that were passed out on the dance floor. Everyone that we worked with was incredibly professional and easy to work with. We had a phenomenal time at the tasting and everything was just as delicious at the wedding! Some of the biggest hits were the mini lobster rolls, mini burgers, and the Nightingale ice cream sandwiches! Everyone said this was the best wedding food they've ever had. We would highly recommend their catering and bar services to all!
Cassandra R
5.0
11/05/2023
The Best. Hire them for your wedding immediately. They are pricey, but oh so worth it!!!!
I hired Blackstone as they were one of the preferred venues for my venue (Rosecliff, Newport RI.) They arent just caterers, they are so much more than that. SO much of the wedding comes from them, not just your venue. Blackstone handled: Plated food (cocktail hour & dinner) open bar, cutlery and dinnerware, dessert and curated a Champagne wall which was a crowd favorite. Everything was perfect!!!
1. The food was exceptional and we received many compliments from our guests from cocktail hour to dessert. My husband and I also enjoyed our tasting which was my favorite event I attended during our planning process. They make it special! Their waitstaff is professional and all made a point to congratulate my husband and I which was very sweet of them!
2. They kept the party going! Open bar did what open bars do.
3. The planning process/ professionalism. I worked with Danielle mostly during the planning process and she was detail oriented and very on top of it all! Blackstone works with you to make sure all orders are taken care of prior to the event and consistently checks in with you on all fronts.
Thank you Blackstone for the amazing meals, service and helping to make my day so special!!
Hanna L
5.0
10/20/2023
The food was AMAZING! Our guests absolutely loved it. We had 3 options for dinner and my wife and I were able to get all 3 plates the night of as well as a plate with all of our hour d'oeuvres. We never had to go to our bar once, there was someone who always made sure we had a drink, dinner and dessert.
The staff was also fantastic. We worked with Danielle to set everything up including a tasting, seating charts, etc. and she made sure we were comfortable and confident in how the night would go. They coordinated with our rental company to set everything up and we didn't have to worry that things wouldn't be set up on time or incorrectly. They were all super sweet as well! I would highly recommend them to other friends and family needing catering in the area!
Katie R
5.0
10/03/2023
Blackstone was top notch from start to finish. We were so impressed with the tasting, we had so much fun with the team. They let us customize just about everything and the food was SO delicious. I highly recommend using them for any events!
Varsha G
5.0
9/22/2023
Blackstone catered our wedding, 80 guests at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Not sure how they did it, but they created a kitchen to produce appetizers and meals, on site! My guests raved about the food; and I had some serious foodies (and one professional chef) on the guest list. The chef was also kind enough to develop an appetizer menu that included classic Asian/Indian dishes--samosas, curry puffs, chaat, satay. Gina and her staff were organized, professsional and gracious. My guests kept telling me how great everything was. Thank you!
Danielle Y
5.0
9/14/2023
The food was fantastic. There are unlimited options to choose from. Several stations, hors d’oeuvres, courses, dinner plates, and deserts! They will work with you to modify whatever you need. Our food was as good on the day of the tasting as it was on wedding day! 100% recommend Blackstone Catering to everyone for their wedding day!
Caroline M
5.0
9/12/2023
Working with Blackstone was a dream! My family, and now I, have used Blackstone for six weddings over the course of the last 20 years. The quality of their food and service is unmatched.
Specifically, Gina Calcagni has the ability to create a uniquely individualized experience for each of her clients. She meets each client where they’re at and works to understand their needs, vision, priorities, and concerns. No question was ever too small or too frequent. Her talents stretch well beyond coordinating the event catering experience. She is detail oriented, guiding the flow of the event, understands and anticipated dynamics that may contribute to its success, and is ready to pivot should there be a need. Gina is incredibly kind and talented.
My husband and I are so thrilled with every step of our experience with Blackstone. The impact they had on the overall experience of our wedding was noticeable– it would not have been as wonderful without this team.
Anneliese R
5.0
9/04/2023
We worked with Blackstone for the catering for our July 2023 wedding at Shepherd’s Run (South Kingstown, RI). The event specialists I worked with were Rowan and Jackie, and the office manager was Erica. Everyone we worked with went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our event was perfect! Starting 18 months before our wedding, Jackie took time to explain Shepherd’s Run preferred vendors, and gave great hotel, transportation, and after party location suggestions. As we got closer to our wedding date, Rowan helped us pick out a perfect menu to fit our budget and taste preferences. She worked beside my planner to help make sure the flow of the wedding night went exactly to our plan.
The food we served at cocktail hour, reception, and dessert was so delicious! During cocktail hour we had goat cheese, fig, and caramelized onion tart with aged balsamic; feta and watermelon skewers, house-cured salmon gravlax and cucumber canape, lobster salad on a petite bun, and the cheese and crudité display. During our reception we had the mache and arugula salad, herb grilled filet mignon, Murray’s Farm Statler Chicken, and roasted eggplant ravioli. For dessert Blackstone plated our cake and served mini cannoli, strawberry shortcake, and coffee milkshakes. Everything was cooked perfectly, and the staff was so attentive to our guests. They made sure to double check with guests who had dietary restrictions. There were so many subtle details that made the service special - for example, having a personal tray of passed hors d'oeuvres at our head table, and serving cake to our guest tables that alternated the 2 cake options, so each couple could get a taste of both options. (Photos by Nicole Marcelle)
Marisa K
5.0
7/18/2023
We used Blackstone Caterers for my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding in August. They were amazing and did a great job! We worked with Danielle throughout the whole process and she was such a pleasure to work with. She was always very helpful and was quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. Everything was delicious and the staff was all very attentive. We really enjoyed our tasting which was a great way to sample all the hors d'oeuvres and entrees we had picked out for the wedding. While everything generally went very well on the wedding day, there was a small hiccup with the private cocktail hour we were supposed to have for everyone taking photos with the photographer. Only one waitress came by with one tray of hors d'oeuvres, and we were never offered any drinks or other food. Despite this though, it was a wonderful evening and everyone really enjoyed all the food!
Silvie C
5.0
7/11/2023
Blackstone catered our wedding in July 2023 at Shepherd’s Run in Rhode Island, and all I can say is WOW!!! The entire team (Karen, Jackie, Rowan, as well as all the service and waitstaff) are incredibly professional, responsive, and SUCH a joy to work with. Not only did the service exceed all expectations - the quality of the food was some of the best wedding food I have ever tasted, and I have been to over 20 weddings. The offerings are flexible and very customizable to make your menu fit exactly what you want. I can’t even count the amount of compliments I got on the entire wedding day execution, which success I largely attribute to the Blackstone team. I can’t recommend them enough!!!!! Don’t sleep on the lamb lollipops!!!
Ellen S
5.0
6/02/2023
Blackstone catered my wedding at Shepherds Run. The food and service were exceptional. I’m a vegetarian and they had so many amazing vegetarian options that we could choose from which is so rare for weddings. Afterwards some of the guests told us it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. I highly recommend!
Glennis M
5.0
6/01/2023
We had an incredible experience working with Blackstone, Jackie Sahagian, Rowan Sanko, and Erica Maciel on our May 2023 wedding at Shepherd's Run. The team created a seamless, fun, stress-free planning process. Not only were the people amazing, the food and day-of service were next level! It's been three weeks since our wedding and people are still commenting on how fabulous the food was. We would give you MORE than five stars if we could, Blackstone team! Thank you!
Becca L
5.0
5/20/2023
I had my wedding at Shepherds Run last weekend with Blackstone Caterers. Shepherd’s Run and Blackstone Caterers are the dream partnership. Upon my first meeting with Jackie, she sold me on the venue and the caterers. The food is delicious and there are so many options to choose from to customize your event. The entire process with Jackie and Rowan was incredibly smooth. I was able to enjoy the wedding day and the months leading up to the event because of these two. They coordinated everything for day off and guided me through the flow of the day. They even reached out to outside vendors to make sure deliveries were made on time. I can’t thank them enough!!! Not only are they pros but they are so kind and make the process such a treat. I can say without a doubt that I made the right choice in choosing shepherds run and blackstone caterers for my wedding.
Morgan T
5.0
5/18/2023
We were lucky enough to have Blackstone as our vendor's exclusive caterer for our recent wedding. Leading up to the wedding, we heard nothing but good things from everyone we spoke to. The food on the day was just as delicious as it was during our tasting and the raw bar was amazing! The team was so knowledgeable, communicable and truly a pleasure to work with. They got back to questions quickly and were open and willing to discuss any and all options. Their menu is huge and absolutely everything is made with skill and detail. I would 100% recommend Blackstone to anyone looking for catering in the area and would definitely use them again!
amy m
5.0
5/15/2023
We had the pleasure of Blackstone catering our food for our wedding this past April and it was phenomenal!
They were super accommodating, l wanted to add a soup and salad option for the first course. Everything from the small bites to the desserts was so tasty!
Alison J
5.0
5/08/2023
Blackstone was the exclusive caterer at Shepherd's Run and they were such a pleasure to work with (our main point of contact being Jackie Sahagian). All of the good was all 10/10. Our guests have not stopped talking about how delicious all the appetizers and entrees were. All the servers and bartenders were polite and attentive. Highly, highly recommend using Blackstone as your caterer.
Meghan L
5.0
4/18/2023
Blackstone Catering was the most amazing vendor for our wedding day, and our food was amazing. We got raving reviews from our guests about how delicious and fresh the food was, and we could not have been happier. They were also so accommodating to guests dietary restrictions and allergies so we were comfortable knowing that all of our guests would be well fed and happy!
Brenda M
5.0
2/06/2023
Karen, Jackie and the entire Blackstone Caterers team are an absolute please to work with. From the moment we met Karen, we felt an instant connection and you can just tell she just gets it and has a lot of experience in the wedding catering industry. We had our wedding at Shepherd’s Run in April 2022 which Blackstone Caterers is the exclusive caterer for. We were blown away by the variety of options Blackstone Caterers offers. We were sent the different food and drink packages and were able to choose which dishes we loved. The planning was a breeze and they can design all sorts of menus to meet your wedding day wishes. What really impressed us was the tasting event we had at Shepherd’s Run a few months before our wedding and it was amazing to taste all of the food Blackstone offers from the hors d'oeuvres, crudite table, raw bar, salads, main entrees, desserts… all were delicious and our wedding guests thought the same! Wedding day service was amazing and the wait staff was super attentive and kind. We would highly, highly recommend Blackstone Caterers for your event! Thanks Karen and Jackie!
Ginny B
5.0
12/20/2022
Blackstone catered my daughter's wedding at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center this December and they did an AMAZING job. The food was delicious and the service and attention to detail was outstanding. We had initially planned to use another catering company but after several problems, switched to Blackstone and we are so glad we did! I highly recommend Blackstone Caterers.
Hailey R
5.0
12/15/2022
We worked with Blackstone for our wedding in November, and we can't recommend them enough. Shannon was so wonderful to work with and helped us create the perfect menu, and Danielle was organized and helped our day run smoothly. The food was absolutely incredible and our guests are still talking about. They put so much care into every aspect of the process! If you're looking for a caterer, Blackstone will exceed all of your expectations.
Linda V
5.0
12/09/2022
Blackstone Caterers are top-notch and were the best option of the caterers of choice for Rosecliff. The tasting went incredibly well with the food already being delicious; they were gracious and amenable with taking notes and making our requested changes. Commenting they had the best wedding food that night, our guests loved all the hors d'oeuvres, raw bar, plated dinner, and dessert. The manager and staff were all thoughtful, professional and attentive throughout the entire planning process and wedding day. We couldn't have been happier with the level of exemplary service provided by Blackstone. Thank you Danielle and the entire Blackstone team for a beautiful evening!
Jileen B
5.0
11/29/2022
This catering company is the exclusive caterer at our wedding venue, Shepherd's Run, and I was so excited when I found out! The food, service and communication is phenomenal and I couldn't recommend them enough. We still have guests coming to us and raving about the passed hors d'oeuvres.
Steven W
5.0
11/20/2022
Danielle and her team were a pleasure to work with before the wedding and made the day of a breeze! Quick to respond via email and make any requested changes. Visiting their showroom in Middletown made picking out all of the details easy. Danielle and her team were very patient, easy to work with, and had great recommendations!
Kalee K
5.0
11/13/2022
Blackstone was nothing short of amazing!! From the beginning they were highly professional and maintained timely communication. We were so impressed with the quality of the food and the service! They exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond to make our wedding day amazing.
We would highly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to use them in the future.
Jacky K
5.0
11/04/2022
From start to finish, Blackstone was our absolute favorite vendor to work with while planning our wedding. Their customer service was out of this world, especially the communication from Shannon Driscoll! I don’t think we ever heard the term ‘no’ when it came to asking questions or requesting something that wasn’t already provided (if you’ve planned a wedding recently, you’ll know that’s not usually the case). Shannon bent over backwards for us, helping us create a menu with lots of gluten free options (the bride has Celiac). She even helped us create the most bizarre rubber duck signature cocktail (the groom has a strange affinity for rubber ducks). Shannon went above and beyond to make our day amazing. There wasn’t a moment in the year and a half of planning where we questioned our decision of hiring Blackstone. We say all of this, and we haven’t even gotten to the food yet. Everything they curated on their menu was delicious, but I have three very important words for you - LOBSTER. CREME. BRULEE. If you only take one thing away from this review, let it be the lobster creme brûlée hors d'œuvre. Our guests still text us photos of those little spoonfuls of heaven. The menu tasting was by far the best day of wedding planning - Blackstone provided both gluten free and non gluten free options of almost all of their dishes for us to try. They truly went above and beyond in all aspects of our experience.
Katrina P
5.0
10/30/2022
Blackstone was amazing to work with from start to finish. Danielle was thoughtful and responsive throughout our planning process, quickly answering our questions and helping us figure out the flow of the day. Blackstone also was incredibly helpful and responsive to the dietary restrictions we had at our wedding. They made sure the day stayed on schedule, the food and drinks were flowing, and we didn't have to worry about anything the day of the wedding. The food and service were phenomenal and we can't recommend them highly enough.
Sheralyn S
5.0
10/27/2022
Blackstone Caterers did an amazing job at my Shepherds Run wedding and the food was outstanding. We had a beautiful fall vibe with all our courses and I can’t say enough about their professionalism! They are the Best!
Alison M
5.0
10/26/2022
Blackstone Caterers were a a dream to have at our wedding! There are so many things to highlight about this company. First, is their attention to emails, calls, and questions. They got back to us immediately whenever we needed answers. Second, all of the food was delicious! They also have a huge selection and seasonal menus so creating the menu for your event is simple. The staff is also very knowledgeable and offers suggestions, substitution ideas, and their honest opinions about dishes as needed. Third, Blackstone's staff is friendly, responsible, awesome at their jobs, and hard working. We felt great comfort working with Jackie and Karen. We will 100% recommend Blackstone Caterers to anyone who needs their services!
Jane K
1.0
10/21/2022
Along with my son and his husband, we hired Blackstone to cater their rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks in Newport Rhode Island at the Tennis Hall of Fame this past October (2022). We booked them a full year in advance. Overall, the experience was pitiful for the price. I would not recommend Blackstone to anyone. I have worked with many caterers in my life - both for professional and personal events - and have never seen a more ill-equipped team nor a more deplorable owner and manager (whose name is Karen).
The food, service and staff fell short of quite literally every one of our expectations. For starters, the staff passing the wine couldn't tell our guests what was on their trays - whether it was a Pinot or a Cab...whether it was a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc, etc. Not a great first impression. We quickly noticed a similar trend when the hors d'oeuvres were passed. When asked, some of the staff couldn't tell guests what they were serving nor could they say whether they met certain dietary restrictions (which the staff had knowledge of ahead of time). So all the people who had noted restrictions and allergies were unable to eat any of the hor d'oeuvres because Blackstone didn't think to prepare anything for them. To emphasize how poorly prepared and knowledgeable the staff was, I kid you not, when asked about a Burratta and mushroom toast, the staff member carrying the tray told a guest "I believe it's cheddar cheese and mushroom." What caterer doesn't know what they're serving. On top of that, many of the passed hors d'oeuvres were luke warm at best. The quality, taste and amount of food we had for the price was rather pathetic and the service was even worse. If you look at their Facebook you can see they are constantly looking to hire new people to work their events who want to "earn extra money" - these folks are clearly inexperienced, but sadly, even some of the individuals working our event that appeared to be seasoned, weren't so seasoned or knowledgeable.
When we called the owner Karen to speak about our experience, it was like talking to a defensive teenager. Karen had virtually no sympathy and instead offered excuse after excuse for what took place. She was wildly unprofessional and I would describe her customer service skills as simply appalling.
STEER CLEAR OF BLACKSTONE!
Jennifer G
5.0
10/08/2022
Hiring Blackstone as our wedding caterer was one of the best decisions I made!! The entire team was so easy and fun to work with! The food was impeccable and they made the tasting experience so fun for us and our family!! The team listened to exactly what we wanted including creating the perfect custom cocktails and champagne tower (they even added edible florals to each glass just like I envisioned)! The attention to detail was so appreciated!! We could not recommend Blackstone more!
Patrick M
5.0
10/02/2022
We can’t say enough amazing things about Blackstone! Everyone we talked to upon getting engaged, suggested working with them and this was validated throughout the entire process.
Danielle was incredible from day 1, always super organized and buttoned up to keep us on track and make sure we had an incredible day.
They ensured us on wedding day that everything would be taken care of and this was absolutely the case. Of course all the big things (e.g. appetizers, bar, entrees, etc.) but they also provided so many small touches (e.g. ensuring we always had a drink, left a plate of appetizers at our desk, etc.) that really made the day extra special. Their on-side staff was also amazing and this was echoed from so many of our guests.
Would highly, highly recommend using Blackstone for your catering needs.
Brenna B
5.0
9/28/2022
We were so happy with Blackstone Caterers! They were so attentive to us throughout the night to ensure the bride and groom always had whatever they needed. Excellent food and service!
Emilia R
5.0
9/24/2022
Food was amazing! From the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees to the bar, everything was perfect. Blackstone kept great communication, displayed excellent professionalism and the service was impeccable. Would highly recommend!
Ali H
5.0
9/16/2022
We recently used Blackstone Caterers for our wedding in August 2022 and highly recommend! Danielle Costa was amazing to work with and helped us with every step of the planning process. Not only is she extremely nice, but she was very organized, helpful and very responsive whenever we sent her an email. We were able to customize the entire package to make sure it was just what we wanted. During our reception the guests had such amazing things to say about Blackstone and could not stop raving about how amazing the food was! The cocktail stations were always fully stocked, the passed hors d'oeuvres were constantly flowing, the bar was moving at a quick pace and the dinner was served promptly and was incredible. You always worry that the food will not be as good as the tasting, but Blackstone surpassed our expectations as the food remained incredible the day of the wedding. From planning to execution to taste, Blackstone did an absolutely amazing job and we highly recommend and thank them for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.
Lisa P
5.0
9/12/2022
I can't say enough about how incredible Blackstone catering was for our wedding day. The planning process was smooth and never stressful, they were so responsive to every question or concern. The food was beyond amazing, everyone raved to us about how great it was and we even got to eat all of it too because they made a point to bring plates with a sampling of every station to our sweetheart table. They just took great care of us and all our guests - I never had to worry about a thing the entire day/night, there was always someone there noticing if we needed more drinks or more food or dessert, and I heard that from all our guests too. We had sampled everything so I knew the food would be amazing but the service was also just above and beyond. A few days after the wedding I heard how one of the staff even went out of their way to help one of our elderly guests as she made her way to the parking lot. Just really kind and great people who are all amazing at their jobs and brought a magical energy that really made the event so special. Worth every penny and then some!!
Brianna N
5.0
9/08/2022
Work with Blackstone, you won't regret it! They were so easy to work with and our food was DELICIOUS! From the moment we went to our tasting we knew we were in good hands. My husband came up with a special cocktail recipe for my signature cocktail so it would be my favorite color and Blackstone made sure they had the right ingredients (including pink cranberry juice!) to make it. Everyone at our wedding raved about our food, especially our late night mini bacon egg and cheese bagels!
Kelly W
5.0
9/06/2022
We did a lot of tastings for wedding catering and Blackstone is the best. The food is beyond incredible - everyone at our wedding was commenting on how good the food was. The staff was so lovely, above and beyond service, and Danielle Costa was 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.
Kaitlynn C
5.0
8/30/2022
Blackstone is literally the BEST caterer you can find for your wedding. We used them on July 23rd for our wedding at the Rosecliff and we are still getting comments about how amazing the food was. They have a great selection to choose from and 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.
Beth R
5.0
8/24/2022
We had Blackstone cater our July 2022 wedding at Glen Manor House in Portsmouth, RI. We LOVED working with them. Danielle, the main contact for us, was flexible, knowledgeable and so nice. The tasting felt so fancy and fun. We felt special and 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!
Ali E
5.0
8/19/2022
My husband and I just recently had our wedding at Shepherd's Run and worked with the Blackstone team the entire planning process. Jackie and Rowan were an absolute dream to work with, making everything as seamless and stress free as possible for 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!
Marina A
5.0
8/04/2022
Blackstone Caterers is such a fantastic caterer company! You have to book them!
We are from New York and had our wedding in Rhode Island. We knew we made the right choice when we booked Blackstone Caterers! Their tasting experience was very special 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!
Lauren D
5.0
7/08/2022
We LOVED everything about Blackstone Caterers! The food was delicious and the staff was amazing to work with from day one throughout the entire process. All of our guests are still talking about how good the food was at our wedding and I couldn't agree more. I could never thank them enough for making our wedding day! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a Caterer.
Alyssa H
5.0
6/29/2022
We had the pleasure of working with Blackstone Caterers for our wedding at Rosecliff Mansion in March. Danielle and the entire Blackstone team were incredibly professional and knowledgeable about the event planning process. Danielle helped us 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!
Katelyn C
5.0
6/23/2022
When our original wedding venue had to cancel on us because of COVID, we were distraught and anxious on how were were going to find a new venue and caterer with limited time to do so. We had heard there was a new event space being built in my hometown, 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.
Caroline C
5.0
6/16/2022
Fantastic experience with Blackstone. In short, you get what you pay for and in my opinion, it was well worth spending a little more than some other area caterers we considered. Shannon delivered on everything we discussed. Many other reviews highlight 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
Jen Y
5.0