Wow, words cannot express our gratitude for the AMAZING job by Matt Karr and his entire staff for our wedding at The Old Field on June 23rd, 2018. I booked Christopher Michael Catering 10 months in advance of the date. This was on the early sid...e but I did not want to risk losing out on what would be our centerpiece vendor for the entire event. Matt was so easy to work with from day one. I had initially solicited all the major catering vendors on the North Fork. Matt was far and away the most organized and responsive of everyone I reached out to. I had full menus and price lists within a day and he answered all questions right away. His menus were so good! He had great options for every palate, with very fair pricing and great add on options such as the raw bar and lobster rolls.
When we met in person, he put all our concerns to ease. He’s been doing large events and weddings for decades now and knows all the venues, other vendors, etc. I was struggling to find a tent vendor who could provide what we wanted, his suggestion “just call Bobby over at American Tent, tell him I sent you” was perfect! Not only did the team at American Tent deliver a beautiful Sail Cloth tent at a fraction of the cost of the other vendors, I had peace of mind knowing that Matt, who helped me plan all the final details, knew the other vendors very well and would step in if I needed assistance.
In deciding our menu for the event, Matt hosted us for a delicious dinner at the Manor where we got to sample all sort of dishes to get a taste for his quality and vision. Everything we tasted was perfect. Picking the menu after that was a breeze (filet mignon with horseradish dill sauce, chicken and lemon capers, pesto ravioli, raw bar, etc.) Months later we still have friends telling us it was hands down the BEST wedding food they’ve ever had.
In addition to the food, Matt and his team went above and beyond, essentially filling in as assistant wedding planners and coordinators. He provided me with sample timelines for the day as well as how he likes to coordinate with the other vendors to ensure the entire event runs smooth from start to finish. His event manager, Cynthia, seemed to be everywhere at once the entire day of my wedding. She was at my Mom’s and Day of Coordinator’s sides for much of the event, taking care of everything before it could even be asked. She knew exactly where and when for every detail, beyond just the food, working with the DJ, photographers, etc. The serving staff was also amazingly professional and courteous. I went with French style service so food came out on platters and was served to each person HOT! So many people were shocked that everything was fresh and hot, the timing and prep was perfect.
I can’t imagine my day without their entire team. Every single one of them went above and beyond all our expectations to deliver the wedding of our dreams. To anyone looking for the perfect caterer for your event, Matt and Christopher Michael is your answer.