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Serving New England and Beyond
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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- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- African
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Eastern European
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Food Trucks
- Menu Tastings
- Passed Appetizers
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Capers Catering received glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food from multiple reviewers. Customers praised the attentive and professional staff who handled everything flawlessly from the planning process to the execution on the wedding day. The extensive and creative menu options, including specialty cocktails, were a hit among guests, and the caterer accommodated dietary restrictions seamlessly. While some noted slight discrepancies in cost estimates, the overall consensus was highly positive, with guests complimenting the unique and flavorful dishes. Customer recommendations highlighted Capers Catering as a premier choice for weddings, emphasizing their professionalism, communication, and top-notch service.Review photos
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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!
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 from the Vendor on 03/13/2024
Hi Zach - Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure working with you and Sean for your 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 t...
o 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.
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!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!!
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!
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.
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!!!!
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!
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!
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!!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Leslie, Kristin, and the Capers team were wonderful! My husband and I appreciated how easy it was to work with them for our wedding this past September. Both Leslie and Kristin were poised and very responsive to our emails and various requests from start to finish. On the day of the wedding, Leslie was flexible and not only took creative license in arranging many of the DIY decorations to make the reception space beautiful, but also stepped in to make sure the ceremony went off without a hitch. She was so attentive throughout the night. The food and drinks were excellent and made with high quality, fresh ingredients. Many of our guests told us this was by far the best meal they've had at a wedding (and we couldn't agree more with them!). We had such a great experience with Capers and would recommend them to anyone looking for a catering service.
We used Capers for our wedding in September and the food and service were amazing. We worked with Kate to plan the menu and rental items and had Gabrielle for the day of coordination. Capers really does act as a wedding coordinator as well as a caterer. I was a little nervous about planning a timeline and making sure everything was running on schedule the day of, but after meeting with Kate and Gabrielle for our venue walkthrough they sent back a very detailed schedule and worked seamlessly with our other vendors like the DJ and florist to make sure everyone set up in the right places at the right times. Though I didn't end up eating very much on the actual wedding day (although thank you to the server who followed me around with a tray of hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour!), all of our guests loved the food and I loved the trays of food that were sent home with us! I could live on those mini lobster rolls and brownie pops... Overall I would highly recommend using Capers!
I am a food blogger and my husband and I love cooking together and trying new restaurants, so when it came time to select our wedding caterer we had high standards. I was immediately drawn to Capers Catering because of their healthy, fresh ingredients and amazing menu selections. Kristin from Capers was our initial contact and she was incredibly responsive and helpful from day one. About 14 months before our wedding, we set up a tasting with Kristin and LOVED the food we tried. Every bite Chef Kevin served us was more delicious than the last. We knew we'd found our caterer. Throughout the wedding planning process I worked with Kristin and Leslie on every aspect of the day from snacks for the bridal party, cocktail hour food, reception food, timing of events, and so much more. They also helped secure all of the rentals for our venue, including linens, glasses, tables, flatware, and a dance floor. I made so many changes to my design plan along the way and was constantly emailing Kristin and Leslie, yet they never seemed bothered at all. They were always quick to respond and take care of any request I had. They were very considerate of our budget and never tried to upsell us on things we didn't need. Just as we wanted, all of our wedding guests RAVED about the food. We had food stations and everyone kept going back up for more. So many people told us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding (and I agree!). Besides from having an incredible menu, Capers just made the whole wedding planning process so much easier. If I lived in Boston I would use them for every event I had. Book Capers today! You'll be glad you did.
Kate and Capers Catering helped make our wedding a smashing success. Kate was extremely organized and responsive - she helped us keep track of all the details. She also put her experience to use and gave us a ton of advice about all of those little details too. This was especially important for us - we didn't have any wedding planner involved!
The food itself was spectacular. All of our appetizers during the cocktail hour were delicious. All of our guests loved the dinner courses - some even commented to us that they asked for (and received) extra servings because the liked to food so much!
Capers Catering catered our entirely vegan wedding this June at the Mass Audubon Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary in Belmont, and they did an amazing job with everything!
We loved that they were excited about a vegan menu, and that they were honest if they couldn’t make something vegan and would source it elsewhere. We chose eclectic vegan apps (mini black bean tacos, samosas, summer rolls, bruschetta w/ tapenade, mushroom/veg rice bites) and a vegan buffet (roasted veggie ravioli, roasted potatoes, roasted carrots, mushrooms/green beans, summer salad, and bread). Almost all our guests eat a regular diet (only a few vegetarians/vegans), and everyone RAVED about the food – especially the mini tacos and ravioli! Also, the buffet food was presented beautifully.
We worked closely with Kate up until the wedding – she was amazing, always responsive to all my emails and my detailed questions or requests. Dana was our day-of-coordinator, and everything I had talked to Kate about was seamlessly translated to her. The day of the wedding, her and her team made my husband and I feel like a king and a queen (ex. brought us a drink and apps during photos after the ceremony). I had asked about taking home a box of leftovers, and she boxed up ALL the leftover apps and buffet food – enough for multiple meals!
I could not be happier that we chose Capers to cater our wedding at the Connors Center in Dover 2 weeks ago!! We had tastings with four different caterers and after our tasting at Capers, we knew they were our best bet! We felt Kristin totally got our vision, she gave us great ideas, and was absolutely fantastic to work with! We also got to meet the chef, who was awesome and so knowledgable! Kristin and Leslie met with us again before the wedding to go over all the details. They did not miss a beat and delivered us a gorgeous wedding with tons of custom details and decor. Guests are still RAVING about the food, which was absolutely delicious with beautiful presentation!! Thank you, Capers!! We hope we have another catered event so we can work with you again soon!
We are so happy that we chose Capers to cater our daughter's wedding. The team of Kristin and Leslie were fantastic to work with and the food was delicious. At our tasting, we met the chef who prepared and talked through all the various options so that the menu was perfect for our guests and evening and in line with our vision. Everyone has continued to rave about the food, from the passed hors d'oeuvres to the main courses to the miniature cupcakes and other sweets that we did in lieu of a cake. There were also many decorative touches that Capers added to give the event a special look and they executed everything to perfection! I cannot say enough great things about Capers- they are truly wonderful!
I am not by nature an effusive person, but I have nothing but the very highest regard and praise for Capers Catering for for Kate, in particular. My daughter was married a few days ago (so this impression is fresh!): Kate was with us all along the way-- no question was too small or ridiculous (or too repetitious) for her. She never showed the slightest impatience or irritation; she was always pleasant, professional, and extremely helpful.
The food was delicious (Thank you Chef Kevin!) and presented beautifully without being precious or pretentious, service was prompt and friendly, and requests were fulfilled without delay.
Kate thought of every contingency and helped guide us along to achieve the look and feel and taste of what we told her we wanted.
I have zero hesitation is recommending Capers for your wedding. You simply cannot go wrong if you have them on your side.
I cannot say enough great things about Capers! They were absolutely amazing from start to finish! I worked with Kate for my September wedding and she was so helpful, always responsive and the food at the wedding was amazing!! Our guests were saying that it was THE BEST wedding food they have ever had!! The presentation was beautiful, too. Kate went above and beyond the day of the wedding, helping to coordinate and manage the flow of the wedding. Kate was always visible and making sure we had what we needed. She and Capers were instrumental in making our wedding day a success. My venue was also very satisfied with Capers and there professionalism; they are listing them as a recommended vendor, as well.
I can't recommend Capers enough! We worked with Kristin and Leslie for our wedding at the Lyman Estate. Their exceptional attention to detail, creative ideas, and customer service made the menu selection for our wedding so much fun and stress-free! I knew we made the right choice during our tasting - Kristin and Leslie took copious notes and made a number of suggestions that were so helpful for everything related to the day (not just food!) - plates, silverware, drinks, where to organize our rentals at the venue, etc. And of course, perhaps most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented! Guests raved about the food at our wedding (and continue to do so!) Leslie was also extremely helpful on the wedding day - she took care of every detail (like the colored straws, cocktail napkins, menus, etc.!)...Capers is clearly more than just a caterer! Overall - Capers did a fabulous job!!
Exceeded All Expectations!
Capers exceeded all or our expectations -- starting with the first tasting and ending with the final dimming of the lights -- they executed flawlessly to create a special and memorable wedding day.
Kate and Leslie were the perfect partners throughout the planning process. They asked all of the right questions, knew when to provide guidance and when to work with us and do some collective creative brainstorming.
The team went out of its way to come up with a creative menu that the guests are still raving about. They suggested exactly the right combination of tables/chairs/china/silver to create the rustic/glam theme that the bride and groom envisioned. And they helped develop a layout that gave the guests plenty of room for dancing and socializing.
But what really stood out for me was their instinct for knowing how to eliminate the small stresses that occur with any event of this size. On the day of the wedding, Leslie's calm and willingness to step in and help with a couple of "non-catering" related tasks, were above and beyond moments. She and the team exceeded all of our expectations throughout the day -- so much so that we can't wait to plan the next event!!
As FOB, I was very pleased with both the quality of the food and the service that Capers Catering presented. Every staff member was friendly, efficient and effective. "Getting it right" was important to them. Kate and Ex. Chef, Kevin were very accommodating to our requests. They offered excellent suggestions and the overall delivery of service and planning was excellent.
Best company to use for your wedding! I had the pleasure of working with Kate Monteiro who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect the day of the wedding. She was extremely attentive to detail, very organized, and knew the right questions to ask so everything went smoothly. The food was out of the world, both in taste and presentation. There wasn't a detailed missed, from the matching colored straws, to the food tags and gorgeous tiered displays. If you are looking for true quality food, service, and a stress-free vendor to work with, Capers is perfect!
We loved working with Kate and Capers! We only went to one tasting and we didn't need to go to another after that. They were incredibly helpful and knowledgable, helping us plan the simple yet elegant wedding we wanted. Everyone I spoke to after the wedding raved about how good the food was from the hors d'oeuvres to the main meal, everything was interesting and flavorful, not your typical boring wedding meal. We would not hesitate to recommend Capers to anyone looking for a top notch delicious, reliable and on top of it all affordable caterer!
Our experience with Capers coukd not have been better! Everyone with whom we dealt--the coordinator, the onsite staff, and the chef--was knowledgeable, resourceful, gracious, and talented. They were flexible when the weather took a couple of turns for the worst and then better, and put us all at ease. All in all. A great experience
Capers did the catering for our July 30, 2016 wedding at the Connors Center. Kate helped us with more than we knew to do, all while keeping in mind our budget. She helped craft our menu with fun ideas like sweet potato fries and tater tots as part of the hors d'oeuvres, and an ice cream bar for dessert. Our guests afterward commented about the deliciousness of all the food and the cheerfulness and attentiveness of the staff. Kate was also very familiar with our venue, so everything went smoothly, from planning to the big day. Saying that she played a large role in the success of the cocktail hour and reception is not enough. Capers not only helped with placing centerpieces, but with our escort cards and guest books. There was not one negative thing about our experience with Capers!
My daughter and her husband were married at The Gardens at Elm Bank July 17, 2016. They wanted a vegetarian event and I wanted an elegant event where guests would feel they had had a marvelous meal- Capers meshed both requests perfectly. From planning to execution Kate and the master chef were responsive and flexible. I have planned weddings prior to this one, and in a heartbeat I would hire Capers again for any event that I didn't prepare myself!
Caper's Catering handled our 9/22/16 wedding at the Lyman Estate. I have to say they did a FANTASTIC job. The food, day of, was delicious, and all of our guests raved about it. Even though we had a buffet style reception, server's still approached us frequently to ask if we needed anything. Our drinks were constantly refilled without us needing to ask and all of the staff made us feel incredibly comfortable and at ease.
During the planning process Kate was happy to take any of the personal requests we had and turn them into a reality.
Our event manager, Shawna, was so helpful and our bartender, Jaymes, was just incredible to work with.
Would absolutely hire them again for any event.