Rutland Vt Caterers

Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering

Catering in Central Vermont and Beyond!
4.4 out of 5 stars and 8 reviews
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Rutland, VT
Serving central Vermont and beyond
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details

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Chef William Noël
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Based in Rutland, VT, Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering offers exceptional wedding catering for celebrations in the area. In 1990, Chef William S. Noël founded Noël’s Catering while serving as the executive chef at the Lilac Inn in Brandon, Vermont. With decades of restaurant expertise and a passion for culinary excellence, Chef William has orchestrated a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. At Noël’s Catering, we pride ourselves on crafting custom menus tailored to suit every budget and occasion. Whether it’s a casual barbecue, an elegant, candlelit dinner featuring rack of lamb, or a sophisticated, seven-course wine-tasting experience, our goal is to make each event unique and memorable. Whenever possible, we source our ingredients locally to ensure fresh, high-quality cuisine that celebrates Vermont’s rich culinary heritage. As a licensed liquor caterer, we complement our cuisine with professional beverage service, ensuring a seamless experience for you and your guests. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional service, impeccable attention to detail, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression of friendliness and hospitality. Noel's now offers three banquet rooms for your event, located at Rutland's Howe Scale Building. “At Noël’s Catering, we specialize in creating unforgettable events that showcase professionalism and the true art of service." - William S. Noël
35+ years in business
Speaks English
Medium team (11-20 members)
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
French
Italian
Middle Eastern
Northeastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
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Vendor
Chef William Noël
Owner and Operator
After beginning his culinary career around 34 years ago in Vermont, Chef Noël has won numerous awards and has been featured in the likes of Bon Appetit. He understands that an incredible catering experience is made up not only of culinary fare but also excellent customer service.
Reviews
4.4
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8 reviews
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6/02/2018
I don't think I could have found a better caterer if I tried! Noel's Catering was not only a pleasure to work with, but everyone on staff is kind, friendly, and made my wedding so...
much more special--throughout the night I had several conversations with members of his staff and I felt like I was talking with friends. I was so grateful. The food was out of this world--everyone loved dinner and several people went back for seconds! We always received quick replies whenever we sent a message, and when our wedding hit a spot of trouble, everything was handled with understanding, compassion, and kindness. If I had to plan my wedding over again with all the knowledge I have now, Noel's Catering would be the first vendor on my list!
Response from Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering on 02/19/2025
Thank you, Danielle,!!
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6/25/2025
Delicious Food and attentive, hard-working staff. We booked Noel’s having never tasted their food, but with limited options in the area, they met our budget and could provide the f...
ood we were looking for. I am SO glad we chose them. We had a barbeque Friday night with ribs and chicken and all the food was delicious. This was served buffet style and it was truly an elevated buffet BBQ. The food was hot and staff was very on top of things, taking plates, and serving the buffet for our guests. Saturday dinner was remarkable. We served chicken piccata, and steak and lobster. Everything was so fresh, and I don’t know how the chef got the lobster so perfectly moist and flavorful. I don’t think we’ll ever forget this meal. Again, service was top notch with timely plate clearing, and making sure the kids and head table were served first. They got everyone’s order correct with our seating chart. I can’t thank them enough for a wonderful wedding experience. Friday’s buffet breakfast was ready and served early which fit our morning well. Again, the food was delicious, hot, and plentiful. Our guests have raved about the food and so have we. Thank you Noel’s and staff. We highly recommend hiring them for any catered event.
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1/03/2023
We used Noel's for our wedding in October 2022. They were professional, easy to communicate with and helpful with menu selections. We went with bbq selections and received (and sti...
ll receive) compliments on the food - they were a great choice!
Response from Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering on 01/04/2023
Thank you for your kind words. Happy New Year!
AvatarJ
9/07/2020
Had signed contract and paid in full well before wedding with 2 servers , 9 Days before the wedding bill decides he wants to get a cash grab and add more servers and such which led...
to contract being cancelled by him and us finding honestly the best caterer which wasn’t Noels catering. Very dishonest and threatened me the minute I walked into establishment to my face over small hiccup. Glad we didn’t work with such a lose cannon. Make sure to check your food as there has been reports of dead flys in there dips in stores
Response from Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering on 02/19/2025
The State of Vermont mandated during Covid; NO guest is allowed to handle any utensils at ...
a catered event. We were forced to hire one more staff to help serve their guest. The charge would have been $100.00 for the additional help, which is very fair, Jeremy got extremely upset and threatened to use social media to bash Noels. I wasn't going to have this; I decided to refund his money and part ways.
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10/17/2016
Noel's Catering was great to work with for our wedding on 10/01/2016. Planning a wedding from New York in Vermont meant that I had to find and work with vendors that I didn't know ...
anything about. Bill Noel was very easy to communicate with, responded quickly, and worked with us to build the menu that we wanted. He was even able to follow a family recipe that I gave him, for one of the dishes. The food was delicious and beautifully presented (buffet style). Many of our guests said that it was the best wedding food that they had ever had! Since our venue did not come with any plates/cups/forks/knives/napkins/etc, it was great to work with a caterer who was able to easily provide that for us. Bill also worked with us to build the bar that we wanted, based on our own preferences and drinking habits. The bartenders were courteous, and even let a guest who was cold borrow a jacket! Thank you so much!
Response from Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering on 02/19/2025
I know I am responding a tad late, however, Thank you very much for the kind words!
AvatarB
6/06/2016
The food was delicious! Bill was extremely easy to work with and he really does a great job to make it exactly how you want it to be. I will be recommending them!
Response from Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering on 02/19/2025
It is now 2025, I didn't realize we could respond to a review. Thank you for the kind word...
s!
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10/02/2012
We used this caterer for our rehearsal dinner at The Vermont Inn. The food was great! And so was the service! We had filet mignon and swordfish with Vermont apple pie for dessert -...
all were delicious! They worked with us and were open to anything we wanted. They also made some good suggestions! I highly recommend this caterer for any event.
Response from Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering on 02/19/2025
That was a fun event. Thank you for using Noels!
AvatarE
9/12/2012
Billy was great to work with, very accomodating staff and professionally run. Still getting comments on how great the food was!
Response from Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering on 02/19/2025
Awesome to hear, I am glad everyone enjoyed themselves!

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1 Scale Avenue, Rutland, VT
1 Scale Avenue, Rutland, VT
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Serving central Vermont and beyond
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Travel area: Within 100 miles
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