Chef Joe's Catering

m glad I listened! It's hard to create amazing food for the masses, but they did just that. Beyond the quality of the food, they were great to work with throughout the process, giving good input and recommendations and accommodating needs. They were also wonderful in ensuring that dietary restrictions were a priority, without sacrificing taste. Day of service was top notch. Thank you Mora and Chef Joe's, for being a great part of our day.

about how good the food is almost a month later. Chef Joe's came highly recommended by our venue and I understood why after our complimentary dinner at the restaurant in Franconia after booking with them. The food was divine and the experience was so nice. They use a portal that makes communication and tracking payments a breeze. They made sure there wasn't too much crossover between the menus for both nights of our wedding weekend and were great about answering all my questions around dietary restrictions for our guests. We also opted not to get a cake and Chef Joe's was able to make apple cider donuts for our October wedding! Our guests were so excited. If you're planning a wedding in northern New Hampshire, I cannot recommend Chef Joe's enough. Great people and even greater food.

d it. We opted for buffet and family style and they were still able to accommodate several serious food allergies - even plating separate meals for our guests with Celiac and nut allergies to avoid any potential cross contamination. They even made gluten free mac and cheese and bread that I didn't even ask for! They were so responsive and detail oriented during the whole planning process, providing options that would suit any budget, and their service was absolutely amazing on the day of. Cannot recommend enough!

y, doesn't feel like one of those vendors that just pump out weddings. We used Chef Joe's for our rehearsal dinner and wedding. Mora kept close communication throughout the process and was happy to make quotes for any/all ideas that I had. Our rehearsal dinner was a BBQ buffet and everyone loved it! The wedding had plenty of plated options for everyone as well as accommodations for necessary dietary restrictions. We even added a few desserts through Chef Joe's last minute in addition to our cake and they were perfect! There isn't an "official" tasting with them, however we got a complimentary meal (2 apps, 2 dinners, desert) at their restaurant and we ended up making it into a fun weekend away! Overall, delicious high quality food. Would recommend to anyone!!

d a custom menu that featured Portuguese staples to honor the communities my husband and I grew up in. As we were developing the menu, Mora and her team did all of the work. We gave high level direction on the type of food and she came up with a wide range of options for us to choose from. The food knocked the socks off our guests. We got numerous comments from guests that this was the best event food they had ever had. Chef Joes was a big part of making the evening a success and we’re so grateful that we got to work with them. We can’t wait to come up with another reason to hire them!

am about those appetizers. Their serving staff was wonderful as well. We're so happy to have gotten to work with them. Many caterers said "no" or "uhhh...I guess?" when we inquired about all vegan food. Chef Joe's said "yes, of course!" even though it's not a specialty they utilize in their restaurant. Chef Joe is just that talented and his skills are that versatile! Thanks, Chef Joe!

r two later and that was fine with me. Always happy to answer questions and friendly. She even reached out the week of the wedding to check in and see if I had any questions and say some kind words. That really meant a lot to me. We even had a meal in their bistro to taste the food. Amazing. I’m so glad we chose Chef Joe! Everything went very smoothly day of and I was confident that I didn’t need to worry about the food at all.

remely professional to work with, responded to all email requests and the day of handled our event perfectly! I would definitely hire Chef Joe's again for any catering or beverage needs!

as well! Chef Joe's staff were so great with communication and did a great job executing what we asked for. Overall, we are beyond pleased with the service from Chef Joe's.

nstead of our initial request of a plated meal, based on the limited space in the venue's kitchen. We went with their professional opinion and couldn't have been happier. All the food was incredible and the line moved through the buffet very smoothly and quickly. They're responsive and they'll work with you on pretty much any vision you have for the menu. On top of the quality of the food, their expertise in logistics played a big part in the quality of the meals and our guests enjoyment of their dinners. They also gave us a very romantic dinner at their winter bistro to try out their food which was so fun and delicious!

get ahold of her! Our guests loved our food & so did we!! We did buffet stations and had a huge variety! Nancy helped us do a great job of planning for cocktail hour & the dinner by incorporating a lot of seasonal flavors! We also did a late night snack of quesadillas and empanadas that everyone LOVED!!!! The staff from Chef Joe's was awesome! They did such a good job and made sure to find me and the groom throughout cocktail hour/pictures to make sure we were fed as well :) Would definitely recommend for anyone getting married in the New England area!

er the initial correspondence our contact was not easily to get a hold of. All things went well but felt like we were in the dark and betting on hope that things would fall into place.

! We had many dietary restrictions and they were very accomodating tailoring the menu to those needs.

beyond what we were expecting. Our guests really enjoyed the forbidden city rice stuffed bell peppers, gluten free Asian noodle salad, Korean BBQ skewers, jalapeno cornbread ... it was all scrumptious. But the best part about Chef Joes Catering is working with Nancy and Joe. They are just good people, very patient with wedding newbies who knew nothing about event planning. They worked with us on pricing and helped us find a way to incorporate our favorite dishes into a cohesive wedding buffet that could satisfy all kinds of dietary restrictions.

page up until day of. They let us create basically our own wedding menu, we literally picked exactly what we wanted and they made it happen, even if it wasn't on their catering menu! That is exactly what any bride wants in a caterer for their special day! Their food is perfection, delivery was flawless, the staff were SUPER helpful and had great attitudes! My husband and I didn't find time to eat our first or second courses, the staff came up to us every few minutes to remind us to eat, and when they realized we didn't get to eat our entree they wrapped it up to-go and we ate it when we got home that night! They were seriously the most helpful staff and I could not have gotten through my wedding day without them! We are beyond happy we went with Chef Joe's, #1 caterer in the region!

would be in good hands - from the personal reviews/recommendations from friends and also the lovely Mother's Day Brunch we ate at their Bistro. Nancy was a pleasure to work with via email & phone - helping us continue to tailor the menu after our initial meeting and also making last min changes when we realized a substantial number of our guests are vegetarian. During our wedding, Chef Christina led the charge and did an amazing job - every little thing from presentation to food quality was perfect. The team even gave us a special plate of oysters when they realized my husband & I spent the cocktail reception chatting instead of eating! The timing was flawless and everything was perfectly set up when needed (which is no easy feat during weddings). The food was absolutely delicious. We got so many compliments for best wedding food & best vegetarian options at a wedding. Several of our guests - at least 20% went up for seconds and thirds. Do not underestimate the prime rib. We had plenty of food left over at the end of the night. Chef Joe & Nancy did a great job making sure there was enough for all. The salmon was also perfect. Several folks told us it was the best salmon they've ever had. The groom's brother/best man hates fish and he even said the salmon was amazing! The wait staff and Chef Christina were truly wonderful to work with and so kind and helpful throughout the night. I would even say they were too efficient in clearing items. We had antique cutlery for the "pie cutting" and they made sure our knife and forks were properly cleaned and correctly placed with our belongings by the end of the reception. Never did I have to worry about my items getting misplaced/lost. I would highly recommend Chef Joe's for your wedding. This team is professional and kind and they will make your guests so happy!

Nancy. At the last minute, after our caterer fell through, they were able to do our event and exceeded all expectations. The food was beyond delicious, we had SO many different options on the buffet, the servers were professional and very helpful- everything was perfect!! Nancy was also very responsive by email, came to the house to do a walk through a few weeks before the wedding, and was all around super helpful and efficient. I had a great experience working with her. I can't recommend Chef Joe's Catering enough!!!

They took the time to work closely with us to help us understand exactly how the night was going to be laid out. Me and my husband could not be happier with the food, service and communication. They were always there to answer our questions. We love Chef Joe's catering and highly recommend them to any bride to be. Thank you Joe and Nancy!

dding reception and it was SO yummy!!! People couldn't get enough and I think everyone went back for seconds :) The staff was extremely friendly. YES, I will reiterate what other people are saying, Nancy was not always the easiest/quickest to communicate with, but she always met our needs and in person she is absolutely wonderful and so friendly (which doesn't always translate over the phone). We were invited to their bistro to see how their staff runs a business and we got to have a meal on them to meet Chef Joe, Nancy, and the rest of their team. While we didn't eat any of the food we'd actually be having at our wedding, we very much understood it was all going to be delicious and beautifully presented since everything we had at the bistro was outstanding. I really would highly recommend them.

t our wedding menu. Chef Joe’s focuses on using local ingredients and we loved how he customized our menu to our backgrounds, for example… My husband grew up on the cape so for one of our appetizers Joe created a delicious cod cake, it was a big hit! For the rehearsal dinner they delivered our BBQ menu to the rehearsal location, set up everything and then came back later that night to collect their items. Everyone loved the food, especially the pulled pork which was a huge hit! For our wedding, the food was served hot and fresh. Multiple wedding guests have since commented on how excellent the food was. We thought that the price was great for the high quality food the Chef Joe’s delivered.

acility before we were able to get a contract in place. Chef Joe's wife Nancy was very challenging to do business with to say the least. She is difficult to contact and when you do actually reach her, she is unfriendly and visibly annoyed by her own customers. They arrived late to the wedding and when I stated to Nancy that I had left a message on her cell phone to confirm they were still coming, she was a bit abrasive and asked why did I call. Most of the wedding guests were already at the venue as well as the bride. The ceremony was about to begin. The food was pretty good, but the presentation was lacking. The crudite appetizer spread was much smaller than the picture we were shown with a lot of items missing. They served it with very cheap cocktail napkins and not enough forks for all the guests. When we requested additional napkins and forks, Nancy was visibly annoyed and unapologetic. The prime rib buffet had a small prime rib hand carved by their staff, but the quality wasn't that great. The rest of the buffet was served in disposable aluminum trays that were not heated. The presentation was not special at all. The coffee service was a small coffee urn with paper cups. Again, not a great presentation for a wedding . I wouldn't hire Chef Joe's catering again for a special event like a wedding. Nancy is a challenge to do business with and seems to really hate her job. We spent thousands of dollars on this event and Nancy made this special day a bit stressful.

articularly for the reception. During the planning process, Chef Joe's was often a bit difficult to communicate with and we found them somewhat unfriendly at times even during the wedding weekend. However, if you are willing to put up with some annoying communications issues, Chef Joe's might still be worth it for the quality and value of the food.

dinner! We even had a BBQ with them for the next day. Everyone raved about all of the food! They really hit the ball out of the park! We had a problem with the tent that we rented for them, and they worked out of their truck which was a distance to the wedding tent and made their job more complicated. Nancy assured us that she would take care of everything and she did! Chef Joe's experience dealing with prewedding stress helped diffuse a potential problem the day of the wedding. Thank you, Joe! They helped to make the day worry free so that not only the guests enjoyed themselves, but the bride, groom and both sets of parents did as well! I also want to say that our budget was not large and they not only created a delicious dinner, but they treated us as though no expense was spared! Thank you, thank you, thank you Chef Joe and Nancy!

ing things together. She's great to just chat with as well while in the planning phases. All of the Food is wonderful. They did our rehearsal dinner, reception, and farewell brunch and we were overjoyed with everything we ate.

but they made it easy and brought our home favorites into finger foods. Our guests were and still our complimenting our food! They cater all over and are so worth it!! SPECTACULAR FOOD!!!

a dish in place of a fish to keep our costs down and didn't charge any extra to take care of cutting/serving the cake we had brought ourselves. My only complaint is that Chef Joe wasn't at some of our event as there as another wedding going on, but he did make an appearance and the food was delicious none the less. His wife, Nancy, was at the whole thing but isn't as friendly as he is. They also said we could take leftovers home, but we didn't have a chance before it was all cleared away. Still, I would definitely recommend him for any event. The food is really delicious and something different, doesn't have that manufactured taste like most catering food.