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Emma Roberts
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Drawing inspiration from all facets of life, Capers Catering has been pushing the boundaries of culinary design and taste since 1992. Owner and Founder Emma Roberts takes pride in our fully customized, sustainably focused, farm-to-fork approach—each dish begins from scratch, with the freshest-available, locally sourced or organic ingredients.
Sparked by close collaboration with you, our forward-thinking final presentation considers your favorite foods, color palette, venue, serveware, and creative direction—drawing authentic ethnic or classic dishes into the mix as you wish. The result: a visually stunning, one-of-a-kind menu of flavor fusions, impeccably served by our symbiotic team—passionate about making every detail perfect for you.
SUBLIME TASTE BEGINS WITH PREMIUM INGREDIENTS
Thanks to our carefully cultivated culinary partnerships, we always source the freshest local or organic produce, chicken, beef, pork, dairy, and beyond. Whether your custom menu calls for artisan cheeses from small family farms or wild-caught seafood direct from the boat, we procure the finest ingredients to create what you crave—and take it to the next level.
HANDCRAFTED FOOD WITH INTEGRITY
From passed hors d’oeuvres to pasta to desserts, we take pride in making virtually everything from scratch in our state-of-the-art kitchen, with utmost respect for the untold devotion, patience, and care behind each ingredient we find in our hands.
EXCELLENCE BEYOND YOUR PLATE
We love our clients. Behind the scenes, that love translates into synergy with our venue partners, event collaborators, and devoted internal team. Our secret to flawless service: we listen carefully to your tastes and what you envision, communicate clearly with all parties from moment one, treat every member of our extended team with utmost respect and integrity, and together, meticulously tend to every detail to exceed your expectations.
INSPIRED BY
Art. Global excursions. Museums. Fashion week. Food trends. Pantone colors. Flavor fusions. Three-star Michelin restaurants. Street vendors. Forward-thinking gastronomic epicenters—from Paris, Tokyo, and New York to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Miami. Wherever we travel through life—business or pleasure—our team endlessly snaps and swaps real-life images and articles sparking inventive, exquisite food presentation and unforgettable taste.
SUSTAINABILITY
The majority of our food is locally and sustainably sourced. By composting all food scraps, recycling every allowable item, and converting residual cooking oils into biodiesel, more than 80% of our waste is repurposed. For events requesting disposable dinnerware, cutlery, and napkins, we recommend sustainable bamboo or palm leaf. Our eco-conscious state-of-the-art kitchen and design studio feature energy-efficient LED light bulbs. We are fiercely committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
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Emma Roberts
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When Emma Roberts was a child, each Saturday, her father tore out New York Times recipes before parading her family through a series of specialized grocers in search of the best ingredients to perfect each meal. Since 1992, the Capers Catering Owner & Founder has carried on that quest for perfection while serving New England & beyond—ensuring her team crafts each dish from scratch with the freshest-available, locally sourced or organic ingredients. Emma holds a BA from Denison University & graduated with honors from Cambridge School of Culinary Arts.
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Capers catering received high praise for their exceptional food and service at various weddings. Reviewers appreciated the diverse and delicious menu options, with a focus on accommodating dietary restrictions and creating unique dishes. The professional and attentive staff, including coordinators, chefs, and servers, were commended for their impeccable service and seamless execution. Guests particularly enjoyed the specialty cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and desserts provided by Capers, making them a highly recommended catering choice for weddings.Review photos
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Amie V
5.0
1/26/2025
Capers did a fantastic job catering our wedding in October 2024. We began working with Capers about a year in advance of our wedding, once we selected a venue where we knew we had to bring in outside catering. Upon completing a tasting with the Capers team, we were immediately convinced that they were the right caterers for us. Our wedding was a multicultural wedding, with both Indian and American cultures and cuisines we were seeking to blend, including a large number of vegetariians. Capers did a great job creating a menu that met the broad flavor profiles we were hoping to provide guests with. For our hors d'oeuvres, Capers came up with a fantastic combination of passed appetizers, including a few that were Indian themed (i.e. corn pakoras, samosa bites, spiced pumpkin soup) as well as a few New England themed (i.e. mini lobster rolls, autumn pizzettes). For our main courses, Capers created 3 amazing dishes for guests to choose between, including a chicken served with a truffle arancini, a halibut served with a squash puree, and an Italian eggplant stuffed with garam masala vegetables served with basmati rice. Each dish was unique and extremely tasty - the meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and, importantly for us, the vegetarian dish was also special and incredibly delicious. Passed desserts afterwards were also fantastic. Annaliese and the whole Capers team was a pleasure to work with throughout the process, and the whole Capers service team on the day of our wedding, from the bartenders to the servers, were incredibly professional. We had a fantastic experience working with Capers and would wholeheartedly recommend them!
Anna S
5.0
6/16/2024
Capers did a phenomenal job catering our wedding in June 2024. Starting from the tasting, we felt like Dulce and the team were attentive to our needs and voices, and did everything to bring our vision to life. We went with an extensive menu (6 apps, 4 entree options, 5 desserts and 4 late night snacks). Everything was uniquely creative, delicious and impeccable, while accommodating all of our guests’ dietary restrictions. They did a great job prepping, batching and mixing on our specialty cocktails, which were quite involved. Chefs, servers and bartenders were highly skilled, professional, friendly and responsive. Capers are not a cheap option, but they certainly deliver top notch food and service. We highly recommend them!
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Zach S
5.0
3/11/2024
We were very happy with Capers. They were on top of everything during the planning process, and on the day of they were very professional and everything went off without a hitch. The food was delicious as well, and we made sure there was plenty of it! Capers was also quite transparent about the costs while developing the menu and obtaining rentals. Our one complaint was that they gave us a very precise estimate beforehand for the per-person cost of the consumption bar, and then afterwards, the final bill was ~50% more than that per person. While people definitely enjoyed themselves at the bar at our wedding and I don’t doubt that we would be in the top end of a bar bill range, it would have been nice to have a larger expected range of bar costs while planning
response 03/13/2024
Hi Zach - Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure working with you and Sean for y...
our Wedding! The venue looked stunning, and I am so glad that the rain held out. Thank you for your feedback on the Bar estimate - while we try our best to estimate an accurate cost per person, billing fully on consumption, it can be a challenge to predicted how much your guests will consume. We greatly appreciate your feedback and will improve on transparency with fluctuating bar estimates. Congratulations again, we are so happy to hear that your guests enjoyed the food and that the planning process was seamless.
Sara B
5.0
9/28/2023
From start to finish, working with Capers Catering was absolutely fantastic. Their team is consistently available to check in, answer questions, and provide updates. When we went for our wedding tasting, we were blown away, and if possible, the day of wedding everything was even better. We got SO MANY compliments on the food. This is the best catered food we have ever eaten, and paired with the excellent service, we know we absolutely made the right choice for our wedding. If we ever need catering in the future, this is the first place we'll look. This experience is worth every cent, and shoutout to Keryn for being such an easy person to communicate with throughout this process, she's wonderful!
Jeffrey M
5.0
9/18/2023
Food at weddings is oftentimes just okay, but we are still hearing three months after our wedding how amazing the food from Capers was. Capers was incredible. Chuck was very professional and easy to work with. He was very responsive and made the process easy for us. Our guests with dietary restrictions were also impressed with how Capers catered to them in a seamless manner. We were very happy with the food and the service throughout the night and would love to work with them again.
Megan S
5.0
8/25/2023
Capers is an incredible catering company and absolutely worth every penny. Aside from a couple of dietary restriction exceptions, our wedding was entirely vegetarian. Capers seemed to be the only catering company willing to take up the task. My dad (an extreme carnivore) actually came up to me after dinner and told me how he was surprised at how much he enjoyed the dinner and that it was surprising that it tasted so good without having any meat in it. Keryn was so wonderful and organized the entire time, a total pleasure to work with. And then on the actual wedding day, I felt so taken care of. Capers even put together a plate of all of the passed hors d'oeuvres while we were taking pictures during cocktail hour.
Lauren P
5.0
8/07/2023
While I sometimes roll my eyes at the term “foodie,” having incredible food and cocktails was important to us at our wedding. After deciding to forgo the formal sit down dinner we hoped to bury our guests in passed apps, small plates, and grazing boards. Capers was more than up to the task. From our tasting on site to multiple iterations and edits up until the week before, they did nothing but exceed expectations. Every member of the staff we interacted with from the chef, event coordinator (special shout out to Anneliese), bar manager and bar staff to game day servers were top shelf. Our guests still talk about the tuna tartare macrons and the mini short-rib Yorkshires with horseradish cream. The passed desserts and mini espresso martinis late night were also a hit. Our event was made exceptional by their attention to detail and flawless execution. Hats off to Capers Catering.
Kristin J
5.0
6/25/2023
Capers recently catered our 70-person wedding at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA. Having great food for our wedding guests was one of our top priorities. We were incredibly happy with both the food and the service at our wedding. We got so many compliments on the food, with special praise for the Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto; some of our guests even said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, and they've been to a lot of weddings. We also thought the servers at our wedding were truly excellent. We found that the tasting was really crucial - we really loved some but not all of our initial choices, and we worked with Capers to get to a menu where we absolutely loved all of it.
Rachel W
5.0
4/10/2023
Capers was extremely communicative and accommodating, and the food was delicious! We had a great experience working with Rachel in the lead up to our wedding.
Our guests loved the food. Since our wedding, people will tell us, "You both looked so happy, it was such a lovely event-- and hors d'oeuvres were amazing!" Sometimes they skip the niceties and get right to the food!
We will be forever grateful to the server who came up to us after our ceremony who shooed everyone away and made sure we got some food and water. We both felt so taken care of. And of course, it was really, really tasty.
Pro tip: Go for the vegetarian and vegan options! The butternut squash agnolotti was heavenly. It is maybe my favorite dish--not just at a wedding, but my favorite dish, period.
Andrea O
4.0
12/31/2022
We enjoyed the catering services of Capers for our wedding in May 2022 at the Connors Center in Dover, MA. We were attracted to the varied menu they offered, the responsive and organized communication and their proposal pricing was in line with two other caterers we looked at. We were excited to work with them for one of the most important parts of our wedding – the food!
The good news about Capers is that everything is à la carte….incredible choice in everything from food to linens to glassware to the equipment they need to create your wedding meal. This can also be a downside. Unfortunately, we were underquoted in our early proposals (due to missing a la carte equipment charges) and then we were subject to a price increase by the vendor they use for every rental item (Peak Event Services). When the missing equipment and rental price increases were added in, our estimated total had increased by over $2,000 for equipment alone on the same menu and same guest count as we had started with.
Rachel was our sales manager and handled this situation exceptionally well. She worked with Emma to understand what had happened and we all came to an agreeable solution. Throughout the process, Rachel was very helpful, responsive, flexible and diligent in working through all of the details with us leading up to our wedding day.
On the wedding day, the food was all lovely and delicious. The Capers event staff were professional and courteous. While they packed us some leftover hors d’ouevres, we never got any of the leftover cheese station or dinner meals.
All in all, we were pleased with Capers and they played a big role in our wedding day. Prospective clients should be aware that the “everything à la carte” approach is both very flexible but also more expensive than other vendors who have their own equipment and more of a package offering.
LA B
5.0
10/24/2022
Capers was a superb choice for the caterer for my daughter's wedding. The company was professional, accommodating and very easy to work with. The food was delicious and everything ran very smoothly.
Hannah S
5.0
6/17/2022
WOW! Capers went above and beyond to make our day magical! We knew from the start we were going to work with Capers because of their professionalism, attentiveness, and dedication to making the guest experience superb. To start, they made the tasting fun! Not only was the food insanely delicious, but the service even at the tasting was tremendous! They helped us with ironing out all the details and made sure that there service matched up with our day of timeline.
The wedding itself went on without a hiccup. It was flawless. We are still having guests reach out about the food. The fan favorites were the short rib and the corn tortellini. Our whole table had empty plates. I also highly recommend their specialty cocktails - so creative!
Special shout out to Rachel at Capers who played a key role in making sure we were prepared for the day in every way possible.
Marilyn F
5.0
6/13/2022
Capers was AMAZING! We had them do our cocktail hour, and they were so easy to work with. All of the hors d’œuvres were delicious, they partnered with island creek oysters for a fun addition (including some vodka oyster shooters!), and were very attentive to our guests. I would use them again for any catered event!
Olivia L
5.0
6/02/2022
Capers is INCREDIBLE. From the moment they took over, our wedding ran so smoothly. Guests LOVED the food. Everything tasted so fresh, so unique and just delicious - almost like dining at a fine restaurant. Capers are truly the best in the business and having them cater our wedding made the event.
Teri R
5.0
1/31/2022
Hiring Capers for our wedding was the best decision we’ve ever made! The people were great, and the food and drinks were out of this world. Everyone we worked with was extremely helpful and professional throughout the entire process. They guided us through the daunting task of designing our menu and beverage program, as well as assisted in our furniture and linen rentals. We always felt like we were in good hands.
The food was absolutely stunning! Capers has a wide variety of interesting menu options, far beyond your typical wedding dishes. We ended up going with BBQ, Asian, and fall seasonal stations, in addition to an assortment of fun appetizers, plus gourmet donuts for dessert. The food was unique, gorgeous, and most importantly, absolutely delicious! They were also able to make special accommodations for our guests with dietary restrictions, so everybody left with a full belly. Many guests told us that this was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. We definitely agree!
For the bar, Capers was able to handle all of our special requests and provided a unique selection of craft beers, ciders, seltzers, as well as plenty of wine and liquor options. They did a great job of finding cool, local brands that gave the bar a much more upscale feel without breaking the bank. The signature cocktails that they designed for us were both beautiful and delicious. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about them!
P.S. Get the cake pops, you won’t regret it!
Hayley B
5.0
12/14/2021
Superb and inventive food, carefully prepared and beautifully presented. The staff members of Capers—from our event coordinator Kristen to executive chef Kevin to each one of the servers—was professional, friendly, and committed to the overall success of the wedding. Capers graciously accommodated kosher, vegan, and other special requests without hesitation, and everything was delectable.
My favorite part? Servers carried trays onto the packed dance floor to offer everyone bite-sized desserts, including homemade Hanukkah doughnuts filled with strawberry jam. What a hit!
I can't recommend Capers Catering enough. Next time I'm hosting a wedding or similar event, I'll go straight to them.
Victoria S
5.0
11/23/2021
I truly have no words for how incredible Capers is. They helped us with our wedding this summer and were the absolute BEST. Not only did they deliver on our catering needs but they stepped up and helped with every bit of planning and day of execution. We specifically worked with Max and he made me feel at ease from the moment I started working with him. I would not hesitate to say they are the best catering company in and around the Boston area. Not to mention we had a major storm the day of our wedding where a ton of staff had to call out and no one would ever know because Max solved the entire problem within hours! LOVE LOVE LOVE them! and will be forever grateful for how special they made our wedding planning and day. Every event we have moving forward we will be using them again!
Greg W
5.0
11/01/2021
Our wedding was delayed by 1 year due to COVID and Capers was never let us down. They allowed the change and then were on top of everything when October 16th, 2021 arrived. The food was amazing, we wanted a taste of New England and Autumn, especially for out of town guests. Everything was perfect: baskets of clams with bellies and fries, clam chowder, lobster rolls, squash, skewers and late night sliders. All was perfect and the staff amazing. Working with the team on preparations was easy too, so many ideas of tables, linens, serving dishes and they were perfect.
Whitney R
5.0
10/25/2021
When my husband I found out that our venue only allowed us to choose from a small selection of preapproved vendors for catering we were nervous. I must say that all of that faded away upon our first conversation with the team at Capers. Not only was the food amazing, it was memorable. Our guests throughout the night and days later commented on how everything tasted amazing and asked if we had designed the menu ourselves because it was "so us". The team at Capers did all the heavy lifting and took our list of likes and dislikes and created a menu that was flavorful, seasonal, and a direct representation of our personalities. I cannot express what a pleasure it was working with them and will continue to recommend them for what they did for us.
Molly P
5.0
10/17/2021
We are so glad we chose Capers to cater our wedding! My husband and I are both vegan and have multiple close family members with gluten allergies, among some other food allergies/requests, and they were so accommodating. We had also postponed our wedding date twice due to covid, and Capers was so flexible and calm every step along the way. The food was delicious and the staff was so professional and attentive. We worked closely with Max and he was absolutely fantastic. I'd highly recommend hiring Capers!
Meredith L
5.0
10/08/2021
We are very thankful we decided to book Capers for our wedding reception dinner. All of our guests commented on how amazing the food was, and the service for the plated dinner was excellent. Kristin was great to work with, and all of her team was great with finalizing the day-of details and executing them. They even accommodated packing up some meals to go for my grandparents who were uncomfortable staying for the reception due to COVID.
Therese S
5.0
9/20/2021
Capers Catering was the BEST decision we made for our wedding! First we were so impressed when we first met and talked with capers back in early 2019. ALL the food was delicious from the hor devours to entrees and dessert-- and they had wonderful ideas to highlight my husband and I's cultural differences with Filipino food and Jewish food! But i was further impressed with how well they took care of us with the postponing of our wedding due to COVID. they made the transition so smooth, easy and stress free. They frequently checked in and were just a joy to work with. Max was WONDERFUL and was so easy to communicate with not just with ourselves but our other vendors. He really had our back and we were so impressed with him! The day of our wedding, Max was always checking in on my husband and I and made sure we were happy and had a drink in hand! He's the greatest. Along with that to show how wonderful Capers is, Catherine, whom we initially met with in 2019, although she had since started a new job elsewhere, still came to our August 1 wedding and was just amazing as well! That really showed us how devoted all Capers Catering members us. Overall, food was DELICIOUS, presentation was beautiful and everyone was just so lovely to work with. They even packed up our leftovers for us! It was a wonderful experience to work with them and we couldn't recommend them more!
Victoria G
5.0
8/29/2021
We really loved having Capers at our wedding. We were debating about what catering vendor to choose, but Capers blew us away with their food. It really is worth the investment to go with them. Especially because they not only make the food but also handle the bar and set and service the tables. My husband and I looked forward to having our dishes on the wedding day, and they did not disappoint. Not only was the food good, but their service was terrific as well. We had to make some layout changes on the last day because of hurricane Elsa, and the people at Capers adapted very fast and nicely. Originally we were going to use the inside and outside of the venue, but we had to move everything inside. Because of this, Capers had to move the ceremony chairs and set around eight big tables during cocktail hour. They managed the transition perfectly, and the servers were very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend them for your wedding. I know my husband, and I will go with them if we have an event in the future.
Ashley C
5.0
8/12/2021
Capers catered our wedding last week- the food was delicious and the plates were beautiful! We worked with Max and he was so thorough in making sure everything was just as we imagined. Couldn’t be happier!
Laura S
5.0
7/06/2021
We hired Capers to cater our wedding at the recommendation of our wedding planner and we could not have been happier with our experience with them! They have a huge menu selection and will customize/add anything you request and the food was amazing! We ended up offering 3 entrees instead of 2 because we really couldn't pick just 2 that we wanted. We got a steak dish, a lobster dish, and a vegetarian pasta dish, as well as multiple appetizers and some late-night snacks and everything was hot and fresh and the food was so good. The addition of the Olive Twist VW bar (referred to us by Capers) was so sweet and we still get compliments on it months after our wedding! We highly recommend Capers for any wedding or event. The staff was so accommodating as well, and so helpful above and beyond what is expected of the catering staff. They helped so much with set up/clean up/transitions and were super positive and fun to be around. Thanks you Catherine and Capers team!
Kristen T
5.0
9/13/2020
Capers Catering is amazing!! We hired them to cater our wedding. The food was delicious and presented beautifully, the team was incredible to work with and attentive to every detail. The team set up all of our decor to perfection! Highly recommend!!
Lydia M
5.0
12/11/2019
We chose Capers Catering as our caterer for our wedding at the Lyman Estate in September. The admin/planning staff (Catherine and Kate) were so easy to work with, and they helped us customize the menu to reflect our tastes, budget, and the dietary restrictions of our guests. The food was incredible! We received so many compliments from our guests on the quality of the food (especially the mini lobster rolls and the pumpkin ravioli). The serving staff was wonderful and made the event feel effortless. They easily navigated the separate dining rooms in the historic venue. Capers even packed up all of the leftovers for us to take home. I would highly recommend Capers! Thank you so much!
Molly W
5.0
10/29/2019
From our first interaction with Kate & Catherine at Capers, I knew they were the right fit for our wedding.
They knew our venue inside and out from previous weddings and had lots of great suggestions while still giving us the room to be flexible and creative.
We had some non-traditional requests (like a buffalo chicken dip display instead of a cake cutting) and they took them all in stride and made sure our day was perfectly "us" without having to sacrifice it all going super smoothly.
The food was delicious and people are still talking about it! We loved that they prioritized what was in season and using local and organic ingredients when possible.
Spencer & Dana H
5.0
10/26/2019
Capers Catering was the smartest decision we could have made to cater our wedding! Chuck, Catherine, Kevin and Phil helped to create exactly what we envisioned for our special day. From the beginning, our tasting was beautifully presented and delicious – our parents were still raving days after. Capers Catering made the whole wedding experience seamless. They took care of all the details for rentals, allergies, dietary needs, timeline and floor plan. The day of service was professional and attentive. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about the quality of food and friendly staff. Capers Catering went out of their way to make sure every detail was perfect. We highly recommend them!!!!
Janet S
5.0
10/25/2019
Professional staff, exquisite presentation, delicious food, and extraordinary customization of our menu. Accolades to Kate, Chef, and their staff for creating a bountifully delicious wedding reception for us! Highly recommend Capers for a first class event!
Emily M
5.0
10/25/2019
Hiring Capers for our wedding was easily one of the best choices we made. Aside from the fact that their food is *so* delicious (easily the best tasting we went to, by a LOT), their staff is so professional and helpful and just a dream to work with. My husband and I were planning our wedding from the west coast and everyone at Capers made the task so much easier for us. Kerri, who managed our event, did an incredible job putting everything together and ensuring things ran smoothly day-off, and it really felt like she went above & beyond for us. When I walked into the venue and saw everything set up it I was so impressed! It's also worth noting that since my husband and I are both vegetarians, we had an entirely vegetarian menu, which our meat eating friends didn't even notice because the food was so good. I couldn't recommend this company highly enough!
Dawn H
5.0
10/24/2019
Capers has catered two of our weddings — three years apart. Each reception was as unique as the bride and groom, yet the accolades were consistent. Guests are still talking about the amazing food, seamless service, and beautiful presentation. Planning was easy — the execution was flawless.
We did not use a wedding coordinator — I managed both events as the mother of the bride and groom. I could not have done this without the full support of the Capers crew. They asked all of the right questions during the planning phase, were creative with suggestions, paid attention to the details, and went above and beyond the day of the wedding. Most importantly, they created two events that perfectly reflected what the brides had envisioned and ensured that we all enjoyed a stress free celebration.
A five star rating is rare for me, but Capers earned every one!!
Maggie B
5.0
10/23/2019
I cannot recommend Caper's enough. About a year prior to our wedding Kristin came to our house to talk about the wedding and Caper's. She also brought some of their brownie pops. Before we had tasted any of their food we decided to book Caper's based on how at ease we were with Kristin and their great reviews! From there they truly were full service! We had to bring everything into our venue and Kristin and Kerri handled all of our rentals and coordination. It was such a huge help and made it so that we had a lot less to worry about. About 5 months before our wedding they invited us to the launch of their mobile bar at our venue. It was so thoughtful and great to see the venue in that setting. A few weeks later we had our tasting, and if we weren't convinced before we knew we made the right choice! Everything was delicious and hearing the chef talk about how they make everything and how intentional and thoughtful they are about everything got us so excited! We gave some guidance, but really let Caper's give us what they do best for the menu and we couldn't have been happier. We also got to see the mobile bar up close again and decided to book it! In the weeks leading up to the wedding Kerri and Kristin were on top of everything and so responsive, we knew our wedding was in good hands! On the day of everything was set up perfectly! Kristin met my husband and I with a tray of hors d'ouevres, which were delicious. I knew that actually eating was going to be a priority for me because the food was so good. We had stressed that we wanted as much time for dancing as possible and Caper's had the salads preset on the table and managed to serve 246 people their entrees in about 20 minutes, it was unbelievable! Everyone talked about how great the food was and how attentive the staff was, there was never an empty glass during dinner! For dessert we opted for a donut wall and the brownie pops. Both were delicious and a huge hit. I can't stress how good the brownie pops are! Caper's also handled the alcohol for our wedding and were great in that aspect! They made great recommendations and found ways to save money. They also made us a blueberry vodka lemonade that was delicious! The mobile bar was a huge hit. Our one complaint is that we ran out of beer and glasses towards the end of the night. Besides that everything was absolutely perfect. I cannot recommend Caper's enough. They are truly a full service caterer and the BEST at what they do!
Megan R
5.0
10/01/2019
Capers was the best decision we made for our wedding. Kristin, Catherine and the whole team were incredible! They were immensely helpful in planning, coordinating vendors and last minute details. They truly went above and beyond! They were professional, kind and thought of absolutely everything. The tasting was amazing and since we had a lot of gluten free guests, they put together a gluten free menu that everyone would love. The food was incredible! The day of they made sure my husband and I sat down and ate. They also packed up leftovers for us – which we were so grateful for! We truly could not recommend working with Capers enough!
Laura L
5.0
9/03/2019
Capers recently catered a local party for our friends and family who weren't able to attend our daughter's destination wedding last fall. Phil Corona and his team did an outstanding job, the event was simply perfect. Fabulous food, including tiny, one-bite lobster rolls during the cocktail hour; wonderful locally sourced and inspired entrees; excellent dessert and coffee bar. The service was impeccable, attentive yet unobtrusive. Phil was very creative in helping keep the budget manageable, suggesting cold brew coffee for our summer afternoon event, but also going the extra step to provide hot coffee to my mom who drinks nothing else. Our guests with special dietary needs had nothing to worry about, because Phil had requested a spreadsheet with each guest's name, entree order, and food restrictions so that the service staff was always aware of any special needs. He replicated a signature cocktail based on a recipe we gave him, then added a specially created garnish to go with it. There was no detail left unattended, our guests raved about the food and wine, and best of all we were free to enjoy the party. You won't go wrong choosing Capers for your event.
Anna R
5.0
7/09/2019
We can’t recommend Capers more highly for weddings. We had an outdoor, tented wedding in June at the Lyman Estate. The food was incredible and we got tons of compliments- the salmon, beef, cheese display, and especially the hors d’oeuvres. Mini lobster rolls and the mac n cheese cubes topped with oxtail were our favorites! They were so delicious. Kerri and Kristin were both fabulous to work with leading up to the wedding- organized, responsive, kind and positive. The staff at the wedding made sure my husband and I were always being fed and had a drink in our hand, and they reminded us to sit down and eat. When we told them we loved the salted butter for the rolls at the table, they packed a whole container for us to take home (along with two full entrees, tons of leftover cheese, cake, hor d’oeuvres, crackers). Thank you Capers!
Victoria L
5.0
5/28/2019
Choosing Capers for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made and we can't recommend them enough! From the very beginning of our planning, Kerri, Kristin and the rest of the staff were fantastic. They organized a tasting for us with only a few days notice and were so responsive every time we had questions or wanted to change the menu. We were also finishing up two graduate degrees and moving during the planning process and Kerri kept us on track without pressuring us or adding any stress. All of the food was delicious, but I was particularly impressed that the chefs provided one of the best vegetarian options that I have seen at an event. We're so happy we chose Capers!
Kristen V
5.0
1/06/2019
Capers food was the best food we have had at any weddings we attended. They were incredibly helpful from the very first day - our original meeting had great samplings for us to try out, they had very helpful tips and recommendations for what would work well with our other plans, and were able to answer every question we had. In particular, Gabrielle and Kate were very communicative and even came to our last walk through at the venue to ensure we knew their set up plans, timing, and that everything was taken care of. Highly recommend!
Jenna G
5.0
1/06/2019
We had such a wonderful experience with Capers! Kristin responded immediately to my inquiries and attached several different menu options for review. She was patient with my many emails and helped create the perfect menu for our wedding. She was flexible, even when we needed to change the time of our tasting on short notice. The tasting was fun and gave us an opportunity to meet further and discuss our vision for the day. We decided on stationary hors d'oeuvres and Kristin suggested having passed drinks instead, which was a huge hit.
Kerri was our day-of coordinator and we could not have asked for anyone better. I didn't realize how much we needed someone for this job and she arranged a meeting with our venue coordinator the week before our wedding. She seamlessly coordinated with our vendors and took care of the minor details (shape of ceremony seating arrangement, favor placement) that were not even on my radar. Even better, she met us after the ceremony with cocktails in hand and made sure we took time to grab a bite to eat.
The food was phenomenal and exactly what we were looking for. We wanted a classic New England wedding and Capers worked with us to create a menu using seasonal ingredients. They were accommodating of our guests with allergies and triple checked the seating arrangements for us. Waitstaff was professional, both on top of everything while being out of the way. We had decided on serving donuts in lieu of cake and they even had a beautiful display wall available! Overall, Kristin and Kerri helped make our wedding even more special and we can't recommend them enough!
Katie W
5.0
11/27/2018
Every item on the menu was delicious! Capers was able to cater my backyard wedding reception out of tent and make it feel like we were all in a fine restaurant! The food was so fantastic, we've used them again for another party. Highly recommend.
Shawn & Nicole B
5.0
11/06/2018
Caper's catered our wedding at the Cambridge Multi Cultural Arts Center in June 2018, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! Gabrielle and Kate were professional, accommodating and very easy to work with.
The tasting was impressive and they made sure that we knew any variations or recipe choices would be accommodated. They walked us through choices for decor, tables etc. in their showroom and made the process very smooth and anxiety free. One thing that really impressed us from the start was their attention to detail and note taking; they really listen to what you are saying.
The wedding itself went off without a hitch. We did buffet style with multiple entrees (including a vegetarian/gluten free option) and several appetizers prior, followed by an ice cream bar. Everyone, from the pickiest eaters to the walking garbage disposals, raved about the food. We were so relieved and impressed that everyone loved the food, as you want to take care of guests spending their time and money to be with you. The manager even prepared plates for us while we got guests settled for dinner, which we thought was very thoughtful and attentive.
Again, the service and attention to detail was phenomenal. During the walk through of the venue, Gabrielle noted in passing that she would make sure the wedding party got to try the apps while we were doing photos during the cocktail hour. Sure enough, Gabrielle made two trips personally to make sure the wedding party was taken care of!
We could not give a higher praise of Caper's, Gabrielle and Kate. From service to food, the experience was absolutely perfect.
Jennifer K
5.0
11/06/2018
I had the pleasure of planning my sister's wedding this past summer because she lives out of state. It was an intimate family wedding in my backyard. I was incredibly happy with every aspect of the day, Capers Catering was accommodating, creative, and so easy to work with. I did not need to worry about anything, even with some rain and last minute decisions to make Kerri and Kate are so highly skilled in every aspect of their catering craft everything went so smoothly, from set-up to timing, all of details were flawless! The caliber of service was exceptional and the menu was absolutely amazing, from presentation to taste - truly a fine dining experience. My husband and I consider ourselves pretty well versed foodies and during dinner he leaned over to me and said "I think this is the best salmon I've ever had". It was so much more than typical wedding food and just a perfect day for everyone, especially the bride and groom. I wouldn't change a thing, Capers is amazing!
Kristina M
5.0
10/28/2018
Capers Catering is truly phenomenal! Kate and her team were so helpful and patient during every step of the planning process. Our tasting blew us away and we knew that we needed to have Capers be a part of our wedding day. Kate went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I were happy with our food choices and we were able to customize the menu to our exact preferences. We had many guests with specific dietary needs, and Capers ensured that they were accommodated and enjoyed their meals.
On the day of our wedding, all of their staff were professional and extremely helpful. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything We needed. The food was amazing and the guests continue to talk about the food even months later! What an incredible team Capers Catering is. Definitely consider using Capers for any of your catering needs. They are exceptional!
S Z
5.0
10/26/2018
Many of our guests specifically mentioned how amazing the food was during the wedding. Capers was so easy to work with even though we didn't have so many ideas about what we wanted, and the end result was fantastic. Would highly recommend!
Nicole D
5.0
10/26/2018
We can't say enough good things about Capers Catering. They went above and beyond for our September 2018 wedding. What initially attracted us to Capers was their unique menu items and presentation. On top of that, they were able to accomodate my gluten allergy and make all of our wedding food gluten free. From start to finish, Capers was so responsive to our every question. They are SO professional. We had to bring in all tables/chairs/plates into our venue and Capers helped coordinate all the rentals! It was amazing! They also helped us create a floorplan and were super responsive to feedback yet were very thoughtful in their approach. We wanted to do a passed nacho snack during dancing and Capers was able to create these amazing nacho cups! Our guests kept commenting that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding! Capers Catering is absolutely amazing!!
Beverly R
5.0
10/26/2018
The staff at Capers was wonderful and pleasant during all aspects of planning. And on the day of, they were consummate professionals. Many of our guests commented on the outstanding service and food. We wholeheartedly recommend Capers Catering!
Matthew P
5.0
10/25/2018
All the food during the Capers tasting was great and free - with other caterers only one of those or neither was true. The food was very fresh and delicious - we ended up not making any changes to the menu after the tasting! Kate and Gabrielle were consistently responsive and easy to deal with. We corresponded primarily with Gabrielle. During the event, Capers did a great job setting up, had good attention to detail and dealt well with unexpected things that came up. Feedback from guests about the food was very positive! People especially liked the desserts like cupcakes/ice cream and the late night snacks (fries and mozzarella sticks). We would highly recommend Capers!
Abby C
5.0
10/25/2018
We had an excellent experience with Capers Catering for our July 2018 wedding. We were impressed from the beginning with our tastings with Kristin, Gabrielle and Chef Kevin at their kitchen. We went twice to sample different options before making our decision and we appreciated their knowledge of the food, and what would be crowd pleasers. The tastings felt special and we knew we were in good, knowledgable, and organized hands. We also thought the pricing was very reasonable, for such great food and service.
Gabrielle took over as our catering manager-- she was SO wonderful. There are so many small details in the planning and she offered a great balance of ensuring we got what we wanted, while also offering her opinions on what would work well. I really appreciated this-- as a full wedding of small details can be mentally exhausting. Gabrielle had great attention to detail, was very responsive to questions via email or phone. In some ways she felt like a knowledgable sister who knew when to say "don't bother" with certain things and also knew what we'd really love. She handled some last minute guest menu changes beautifully. And at the reception she found me two minutes before cake cutting to add some flowers to the cake from my bouquet like I wanted. After the reception she and her crew packed up all of our centerpieces and leftover food which made things so easy for my family to take home. Thank you!
Bottom line: Gabrielle and Kristin, and their team are very professional and do an excellent job. We highly recommend Capers!
Nicole T
5.0
10/23/2018
We can't get over how incredible our experience with Capers was! After a terrible experience with the first caterer we booked for our September 2018 wedding, we found Capers and from the moment I first connected with Kate and Gabrielle - they put my worries aside as I knew I was finally in good hands. We were able to do a full tasting - which is an experience you don't get with every caterer and we really appreciated the chance to be able to taste our wedding day menu. They were so helpful along the way and always responsive and professional. Our guests are still gushing about the food a month after the wedding. Their food is creative and delicious and our hor'dorves, dinner and dessert were all PERFECT - everything was the right temperature and you could tell they put so much work into the food they prepared for us and our guests. Thank you Capers for helping to make our big day unforgettable!
Amanda E
5.0
9/21/2018
We cannot thank Capers enough for helping to execute the most perfect day! From the minute we spoke with them we knew they were professional and on top of every detail. The tasting was wonderful, and the chef even offered to create a special veggie option (Bride's choice)! Kristin and Gabrielle were detail oriented and extremely patient throughout the entire process. We were thrilled with the service, food and overall set up for our wedding and would not hesitate to use them again! Thank you again for making what could have been a very overwhelming experience, stress-free!
Beth M
5.0
8/06/2018
Capers did an awesome job at my wedding! They listened to my ideas/vision and enhanced all of them. My guests are still commenting about how amazing the food was and I completely agree - from mini lobster rolls, the filet, late night snack, and whoopie pies, everything was DELICIOUS! Thank you!
Marina I
5.0
7/16/2018
The food tasting was unbelievable —we were able to taste everything on our menu even though we chose buffet style. Presentation was an A+ and execution was terrific. I am Spanish and my husband is from the South. Capers put together for us a menu that beautifully highlighted and complimented both of our cultures. Could not have been more pleased!
Franca R
5.0
1/06/2018
I wish I could give Capers catering 10 stars. We hired them to cater our daughter’s wedding and our experience with them was delightful from beginning to end.
Of course, when hiring a caterer for such an important event we all shop for the most delicious food, and in this regard Capers exceeded our expectations with a truly outstanding meal. Chef Kevin met with us several times to design and implement a menu that suited our tastes, our heritage, our budget, and the mood we hoped to set for our guests. In the end, the kitchen staff outdid themselves on all counts. A month after the wedding I’m still getting calls about how wonderful the food was.
In planning this wedding I learned how very important it is to surround yourself with kind, professional, hardworking people, and in this regard, Capers hit the mark again. I worked with Kristin for a year planning the menu, renting equipment, negotiating with the venue, etc. and I can honestly say I’ve never worked with a more capable, friendly, responsive person in my life. Our event was a huge success, in large part due to Kristin. She is Super Woman.
I highly, highly recommend Capers catering – they were largely responsible for making my daughter’s wedding a beautiful and memorable event!
Debra M
5.0
10/31/2017
After several tastings we chose Capers for our home wedding. Kate was amazing- always available to answer questions either by email or phone. She came out to our house with the head waiter to look at our home and determine where everything would be located during the reception. The day of our wedding the crew arrived promptly and went to work with preparation. Everything went seamlessly during the reception and they timed everything so I didn’t have to worry about a thing. All of the food was just as we ordered and really delicious. Their farm to table creativity was evident in all dishes served. I highly recommend Capers!
Karinna S
5.0
10/26/2017
Kate was so easy to work with throughout the whole planning process. She was very attentive and responsive -- she also offered great suggestions which helped us match our budget and priorities for our wedding. She is a true professional and we totally trusted that she would pull off a fantastic event. We also got great compliments on the food, so our guests seemed happy! All in all, we'd definitely recommend Capers.
Stephanie S
5.0
10/18/2017
Capers is fantastic all around; my wife and I were absolutely thrilled with our experience start to finish. We had a cocktail party reception with heavy passed appetizers and Capers picked up on the vibe and type of food we wanted right away. Kate and Leslie were incredibly responsive and attentive via email, and hosted a tasting for us at Capers to finalize our menu (which was definitely worth the time, as we did change several menu items after the tasting). The food was excellent (favorites: mac & cheese cups, truffle tots, tuna tartar wontons, brownie pops), the staff very professional and timely, and the coordination with our wine/beverage provider flawless. We recommend without hesitation. So much so that at a recent family event, we had Capers cater dinner!
Emily B
5.0
10/18/2017
Capers was the best! From the beginning, Kate worked so hard to develop the perfect menu with us. She was so flexible and they even made a recipe that we gave them! The tasting was not only free (unlike many companies), but a wonderful experience in and of itself. The customer service they provided in coordination leading up to the wedding was above and beyond what we would have even hoped or expected! And then the food was the highlight of our wedding! Everyone LOVED it - I cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the meal. Getting Capers was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding! 100% recommend!
Emma G
5.0
10/17/2017
I cannot say enough positive things about Capers. Our experience with them was fantastic. The food was delicious, and all of our guests kept commenting on the quality of it. Furthermore, Kate was amazing to work with and went above and beyond to make sure that our ideas and favorite foods were represented in our menu. I can't say enough positive things about Capers. Highly highly recommended!
Rachel R
5.0
10/17/2017
I used Capers for my wedding this past summer at the Lyman Estate and I had an amazing experience working with Kate and everyone on the Capers staff. The food was delicious, we received tons of praise all night - even from the pickiest of eaters! The service was unbelievable, Kate and all of the waitstaff went out of their way to make sure my husband and I, and every one of the guests were constantly happy and well-fed. We had to quickly move the cocktail hour and toasts inside when it started to rain, but no one even noticed because the Capers team was able to transition everything so seamlessly! I would highly recommend Capers for your wedding, or any event you could think to hire them for, they are worth every penny!
Sarah C
5.0
10/16/2017
After several wedding tastings we unanimously decided to go with Capers. The quality of their food and their attention to detail are unprecedented. Our friends and families could not stop raving about the food and presentation.
Kate was also absolutely phenomenal to work with. She remembered every little detail and moved things along to ensure that everything was executed properly. Her positive attitude and professionalism were truly appreciated.
Thank you Capers!
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