Emery's Catering

My partner and I do not give negative reviews, but Emery's was a severe pain point at our wedding in May. After processing the deposit, we didn't feel like we had a kind or collaborative experience with Emery's. The in-person tasting we had with our staff member felt unfriendly and indifferent, which was noticed by our families who were there. Within their contract, Emery's stated they would provide a day of coordinator to help with logistics, decor, and being our point of contact for vendors to facilitate the overall schedule of our wedding. We printed a decorations checklist for the coordinator to use and provided details of where to place things, labeling boxes of the decor as asked in the contract. When we arrived at 330 (vendors came at 2), a lot of decorations weren't fully up. We weren’t bothered by it knowing there was another hour before people started coming in at 430. When we started taking group pics at 430 before the 5pm ceremony, there were still boxes of trash in the main room that hadn’t been cleaned up until my MIL and bridesmaid spoke to the coordinator about clearing it. Our chairs for the ceremony were also not fully set up as guests were arriving at 430. Re: our coordinator, she did not say hello or communicate with any of us when our wedding party arrived on-site until 15-min before the ceremony started. For a person we were relying on to be our point of contact for vendors and the day’s schedule to not talk with any of us - me, my partner, or the wedding party - not only before the ceremony, but for the rest of the night was really poor customer service. The one time I saw our coordinator was when she had us lined up for the ceremony. We didn’t see her the rest of the evening, nor did she check in on how we were doing. One part about our experience with Emery’s that put a damper on our wedding was not having our full cake served to guests (the backup was served) nor having pictures taken of the two of us eating it. We had timeline signage that outlined the day’s schedule, including the time of our cake cutting, that we listed in our checklist to be put out for people to see. The coordinator did not put the sign out and we did not cut our cake together that night. We made the best of it the day after with family at our home, but we had a full cake that was meant to serve 75+ people that should have been given out to guests. And had to find a way to get the cake out before we left on our honeymoon the Tuesday after. What most upset us was that our friends and family had to pitch in a lot with the decor setup, wrangling people around, and tasks that we understood were to be Emery's responsibility. The coordinator felt more like a catering captain. We asked to speak with the owner when we were picking up leftover inventory from their office a few days after the wedding. When we arrived and asked where to park for pickup, the staff from our tasting said to my husband “What are you doing here? Your meeting is not until 1130,” after being told to come at 11 to pick up our alcohol. When we met the owner, he told us he wasn’t going to talk to our coordinator until a week later because she was so burnt out from our wedding. For what we thought was going to be a professional wedding caterer, to say that to a newly married couple felt horrible. My husband and I ultimately felt it was the right thing to talk about our experience to them in person. The food is good, but we would not recommend using Emery’s to anyone.

September 2024, Emery's catered our wedding and the experience with Elizabeth Silver and her team was amazing! For context, we had around 140-160 guests with a plated dinner, 3 passed appetizers and some displays like cheese, fruit, and desserts. The prices compared to other caterers offering similar services were reasonable with better quality. The portions were large and guests were raving about the food. The Braised Beef was fantastic! They were all amazing but that dish stood out. I also had several guests say that they had atleast 10 of each of the mini beef wellington appetizers and the canolis. The catering staff was very efficient on day of. They almost faded into the background but you knew they were nearby because you had everything you needed and Elizabeth checked in occasionally throughout the night. We ordered our cake through Emery's - they work with Sins Bakery and the cake was extraordinary. Emery's set up the cake tasting - my only suggestion with this is that you can bring the samples home to try them and then let them know which you would like. My husband and I thought we needed to try them all there and left with a sugar rush. Hahaha. For all the brides, I would highly recommend working with Elizabeth because she knows what she's doing, she spends the extra time to make sure you are truly happy and she laughs when you know that you are driving her crazy with your indecisiveness. Honestly, highly recommend.

Having the day of coordinator with Emery's was incredibly helpful. The food was great and having all linens and tableware included made things so easy. They were a bit pricey for our budget but we would definitely recommend if you have the money and good food is important to you.

Standard service and communication. They helped a lot with questions and assisting last minute requests on the day of!

This is the first bad review I have ever written… In May I got married and had Emery's Catering cater my wedding. If I could go back I would have never put the deposit down…. Elizabeth did nothing but add stress to my big day! At first she comes across as nice but once the deposit is down it’s her way or the highway. My husband and I got married in a smaller venue. Therefore our wedding and reception had to be in the same room. We had multiple issues with Elizabeth. First we had issues with the flip. Elizabeth didn’t want to flip anything during cocktail hour. She wanted everything to be set up and push to the side before the ceremony. Mind you the bar is right where we are getting married. She told me she would push it to the side and I wouldn’t even notice it. Elizabeth would not budge and was very rude. Eventually after multiple phone calls and emails she allowed me to pay an extra $500 to set up the inside bar during cocktail hour. The rest of the stuff was pushed to the side like she envisioned. Mind you this venue “The Dye House” told me multiple other caters were able to do the flip during cocktail hour. The second issue we had was on my wedding day. My theme was emerald green and black. We picked out the colors in person prior to the wedding. On the day of my wedding a few hours before I am about to get married I come out to mardi gras green table cloths. My sister in law went up to her in her emerald green dress and told her she made a mistake. She denied her mistake and said that is what I would have to deal with because it’s all they had with them. They offered no solution. THANKFULLY a friend ran and rented black table cloths down the street. The third issue I had was where our cocktail hour location was. I wanted the bar outside and the food inside this cute little backroom. The venue is unique and we wanted to utilize all it’s features. Everything was confirmed and agreed on. Then on the day of the wedding Elizabeth tried to switch things up and have the food outside as well. I stood up for myself and told her no. Come to find out after getting married while walking to get my pictures done. I had to move a few of her things out from the walkway that went from the drinks to the food. She obviously wasn’t happy I stood my ground. The fourth problem was the food allergies/preferences. I have a pescatarian friend who wanted the baked crab stuffed scrod without the lobster newburg sauce. Elizabeth told me it could be done prior to the wedding. Then I find out after my wedding that my friend was told it couldn’t be done and she had to have the eggplant parm. She told me she got a stomach ache because it definitely had cheese in it even though they told her it wouldn’t. This on top of other people saying they got served the wrong item when I made a nice organized list of everyone’s orders and tables. Overall this company was a disappointment and I would not recommend to anyone. The food was good but the stress was not worth it.

From the start we appreciated Emery's clear communication and professionalism. Liz was very easy to work with and organized. The quote was very easy to understand and Liz was super flexible when we had changes we wanted to make. The food at the wedding was delicious and cooked perfectly. Everyone had great things to say about the food especially the appetizers. We also loved their local bar package and the cake and desserts they offered. Overall Emery's was great to work with and we would definitely recommend.

Absolutely amazing!! Food was out of this world and the service was amazing! Talia was on top of everything that made our day so much more relaxed! All of our guests are still raving about the food! 10/10

We highly recommend Emery’s Catering! We were very grateful that they service MA from RI — their pricing is incredibly competitive, and they clearly take a lot of pride in both the food and the execution on the day. Elizabeth was fantastic to work with and was very responsive to our (many) questions! Months out from our wedding, people are still raving about the food (and the late-night grilled cheeses!)

We were planning a wedding from afar (we live in AZ, but we were planning a RI wedding), and Emery's made the process seamless. It was great working with them, and we felt very confident with the process as it was unfolding and leading up to the event. They were also able to accommodate a lot of dietary restrictions that our guests had. In terms of the day of the event, everything went smoothly too. They arrived on time, the food was great, and the staff was courteous and professional. If we ever have a need for another caterer, we'll definitely look to Emery's!

The Emerys team was fantastic! They were super responsive and open to our unique ideas for wedding day. The guests all LOVED the food and they had so many options for us to pick something authentically us. The coordinators were so helpful and made our venue look more beautiful than I ever imagined. We are so grateful!!!

We wanted to make sure the food at our wedding was fantastic. Emery's certainly delivered. Not only was the food great but the business model and the value is so worth it. We got to taste our food ahead of time, they handled all of the setup including our decor, linens were included, and we loved the BYO alcohol option. Our guests raved about the food and said it's the best food at a wedding they've ever had.

I cannot recommend Emery's Catering highly enough. They are spectacular. First off, I and several members of my family have Celiac disease, so we needed the entire wedding to be gluten free. Emery's not only knocked it out of the park, but did so as if it was no problem at all — with no up-charges for the allergen-friendly service, and at a far more reasonable price than the other caterers we'd received quotes from. It's been a month, and people are STILL talking about how delicious the food was — from the appetizers to the main course and cake. I also deeply appreciated all of the little touches; they had toasting glasses ready to hand to the bridal party as they were introduced, to ensure one moment flowed smoothly into the next. Best of all, they set aside a couple of each appetizer for my husband and I at the sweetheart table, which was incredibly thoughtful. We'd put a lot of thought into designing the menu, but the photos ran over time and we otherwise wouldn't have been able to enjoy the appetizers at all (which were DELICIOUS). They also kept our food warm for us until we could join the dinner. In addition to the food (and dessert, including our wedding cake!) being delicious, everyone present was incredibly professional, and Elizabeth Silver deserves the biggest shoutout: she is an incredible professional. I probably sent her over a hundred emails with questions and requests and concerns over the 18 months leading up to our wedding, and she fielded every single one helpfully, graciously, and shockingly fast. She was even able to accommodate special requests for the groom and father of the bride. I cannot imagine having a better catering experience.

We chose to work with Emery's catering for our wedding and we couldn't have been happier! Elizabeth was very responsive throughout the entire process and helped us plan all of the food, beverage, and rental options we needed. The food is AMAZING and all of our guests were raving about the hors d'oeuvres and entrees, and the open bar options were great. They are reasonably priced and provide excellent service, we highly recommend Emery's catering!

There are no words to describe how happy my wife and I am right now. The group that Emery's Catering sent to work our daughters wedding are the best!. Attentive to everyone's needs, extremely professional and yet somehow we didn't even know they were there. We had 150 guests in attendance and the food was beyond good, everything from the green beans to the filets and chicken were cooked to perfection. Still trying to figure out how the chef cooked 130+ Filets perfectly, the bartenders were engaging, funny and made sure we all had a great night without overserving anyone and the group of servers that worked the tables were all fantastic I cant say enough about them and he whole Emery's Team. I didn't hear one complaint from anyone that attended about anything. The Five Bridge Inn recommended Emery's Catering to us and what a recommendation that turned out to be. They made my daughters dream wedding into a reality! 100% would recommend!

Liz was absolutely amazing throughout the entire planning process. On top of that we haven’t stopped receiving comments about how amazing the food was! There was never a long line at the bar after the initial cocktail hour rush. Dinner ran right on time; the night was flawless!

We highly recommend them for catering services. They are affordable and their food is amazing! Our guests commented on how incredible everything tasted. Working with Elizabeth was a joy. She is very experienced and an excellent communicator. The waitstaff were professional and friendly.

Emery's did a wonderful job catering our wedding at Glen Manor House in May 2023. Liz was always attentive, cheerful, and prompt to answer any questions in the months leading up to our big day. Her experience and patient guidance helped us through the many decisions that had to be made, including those concerning special dietary restrictions for us and our guests, as well as for things beyond just food. We appreciate the young waiter and waitress who were sure to bring us appetizers while we were with our photographers. Also, our guests were particularly impressed with the friendly bartender. Thank you again, Liz.

We used Emery's for our wedding at the Glen Manor House and they were phenomenal to work with from start to finish. We had reached out to multiple caterers when we started planning and went with Emery's because of their responsiveness, helpfulness, and menu. We mainly worked with Liz and she is AMAZING. Any questions I had throughout the planning process, Liz quickly answered. Our final menu consisted of filet mignon, baked-stuffed cod, and stuffed shells. Our guests all raved about the food. During cocktail hour when my husband and I were taking photos, Liz and her team always made sure we had a drink and would come by with the passed apps. Highly recommend Liz and her team!

Emery’s was such a pleasure to work with for our wedding! Working with Liz to get everything set up and planned was so easy and the day of our wedding Emery’s did everything! The best part was the tray of apps they left on the sweetheart table for my husband and I since we were busy taking pictures during cocktail hour :) When we went back to the venue the next morning, Emerys had everything packed up in our original crates and it was all ready to take home. And most importantly , the guests kept telling me how amazing the food was! I would definitely use Emerys again and would recommend to anyone in need of a caterer.

We cannot say enough about the level of professionalism displayed by the Emery's team, especially Liz! Everything from start to finish was high quality. Our guest are still talking about the hors d'oeuvres and dinner! We highly recommend the scallops, clam chowder shooters, Chilean Sea Bass, and Short Ribs! Liz made our experience easy which allowed us to really enjoy the wedding planning process. Emery's Catering played a huge role in making this truly the best night of our lives!

Loved our experience with Emerys from start to finish! Our wedding at the Towers was perfect thanks to Emerys. They were able to field all of our questions leading up to the wedding and executed such a wonderful event. So reasonably priced compared to other catering companies and they never tried to upsell or push us to do anything we did not want to do. Several guests still commenting on how great the buffet was. The drinks at the bar were great as well. Staff were so friendly, attentive, and willing to help with anything. Would highly recommend for a wedding!

If you want your wedding day to go as flawlessly as possible, Emery’s is definitely the go to catering team for you. Liz Silver and her team are astounding! They are beyond professional when it comes to setting up your decor and are incredibly attentive to yours and your guests needs. They made our special day look better than we had ever even imagined. We are still being told by our guests that it was the best food that they had ever had at a wedding and that is certainly a testament to the quality and care they put into creating your event. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating and move with grace and speed. You won’t be disappointed!

Working with Emery’s catering was amazing! My wife and I really appreciated their flexibility to make changes quickly at short notices. The planning was made easy due to their knowledge of the industry. The food portions were generous and big! The food tasted amazing. The decor was perfect and most of all the service at the wedding was excellent. We are thankful we chose Emery’s Catering for our wedding. Elizabeth and her staff are awesome. We would definitely recommend them and also use their services again in the future. Thank you Emery’s.

Our wedding was magical at the RW Botanical Garden, and Emery’s played a big part of it. Elizabeth is very responsive to answered all my questions. She was organized and proactive. The guests loved the food and they were picky eaters too! We dropped off our decorations and the staffs set up the venue beautifully! I definitely recommend this cater company to my family and friends!

Everything was amazing on our wedding day! The food was great and they set up my decorations beautifully (and helped take them down which was greatly appreciated.) I think our only feedback was the communication 1-2 weeks before wedding was making me stressed as some emails wouldn’t be answered for a couple of days. Even an automated “we’re busy and will get back to you in 48 hours” would be beneficial for someone who gets easily anxious like me! It all worked out in the end though which is what really matters.

Emery's catered my wedding this past weekend and to say they exceeded our expectations would be an understatement. Liz was extremely communicative throughout the whole process, made recommendations, and offered assistance with our centerpieces and other decorations. I've had many experiences where food that is made in bulk might not live up to the standards but everyone absolutely raved about how good the food was. Thank you so much, Liz!!

I cannot say enough good things about Elizabeth and the team at Emery's Catering. As soon as my now-husband and I started looking at caterers, I knew I wanted Emery's to be the one to cater our wedding. Everything from putting together proposals to designing our menu to providing alcohol inventory was flawless. Elizabeth answered every question I had, always gave honest and helpful feedback, and even when she had an away message on her email, she was quick to respond. One of the biggest compliments we received from our guests was how amazing the food, service, and drinks were at our wedding. On paper, it may have seemed like we had traditional wedding food. But everything was absolutely flavorful and decadent. What a huge testament to the staff. The bartenders were friendly and took care of everyone, no matter if they were the mother of the bride or the wife of a third cousin twice removed. Emery's Catering is worth every single penny, and I could not recommend them more if you're looking for a perfect, coastal New England wedding. Thank you for everything!

I cannot say enough good things about Emery's!! They made sure that our 6/3/22 wedding at the Roger Williams Park Botanical Center ran perfectly. Our guests all raved about the food, which was delicious - everyone especially loved the mac and cheese shooter appetizers and the soft pretzels as a late-night snack! Several of our guests had food allergies or dietary restrictions which Emery's was able to accommodate with no problems. The service was also impeccable - the staff was friendly, attentive, and kind, keeping things running smoothly without being pushy. Liz also made the planning process extremely easy, despite us having to postpone twice due to the pandemic. We were a bit disorganized in the weeks prior to the wedding and made several last-minute decisions and changes, all of which Liz handled easily, as well as coordinating with our other vendors. She really helped us execute our vision while providing helpful suggestions about the layout of the venue and timeline of the event. On the day of, the team set up all of our rented and DIY elements perfectly, then broke them down and repacked everything securely at the end of the night. Their pricing is also extremely reasonable compared to other caterers in the region, without sacrificing anything in quality or service. We are so grateful to Emery's for helping us make our dream wedding happen and highly recommend them to other couples!

It was a pleasure working with Emery’s for our wedding! They always responded quickly and made sure they had all the information that they would need! They made any changes as we changed our mind to our menu that we requested (multiple changes without any complaints)! They were very accommodating for different diet needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free) and offered recommendations based on their experience. The staff at the wedding was so kind and organized. They set up our venue beautifully and did a wonderful job breaking down at the end of the night. I felt calm and confident that everything would go well when working with Emery’s. Price was very reasonable and food was delicious!!! I would highly recommend working with them!

The food and service provided by Emery’s catering was amazing! The portions were very generous and all of our guests commented on how good it was. Elizabeth was very attentive and always quick to respond to my emails asking questions along the way. The prices are also very reasonable. I highly recommend them for any event, especially a wedding.

Liz and her team were a pleasure to work with. Throughout the planning process, Liz was always very prompt with her communication and helpful answering all of our questions. Our guests (and us) really loved the food which is no easy feat when feeding 100+ people! I would absolutely recommend Emery's for your catering needs.

Thinking of the ways I can plan another event and hire Emery's! Elizabeth was great to work with. She answered all of our questions leading up to the wedding and made us feel so at ease the day. We knew that everything was in good hands and the day would turn out perfect. Let's talk about the FOOD, omg it was delicious. My Nana can't stop talking about how good the food was, haha. If you're looking for great food and great service then definitely set up a meeting with Emery's now.

I would absolutely recommend Emery's for any event, especially a wedding! The staff was so friendly to work with throughout the planning stages. They asked every question and clarified details to make sure everything was just how we wanted. On the day of our wedding, Emery's really made sure our wishes were granted and everything went as planned. We are so grateful for the Emery's staff!

The event coordinator, Elizabeth, was in constant contact with us and very easy to talk to. She was honest and flexible during the whole planning process. The staff kept checking with my husband and I during the night to make sure we had plenty food and drink, which meant a lot when your running around trying to talk to everyone. Our guests have not stopped raving about the food served at our wedding: claiming "its the best food at a wedding they have ever had." Our meals were even catered to gluten and dairy allergies. Not only was if delicious but the price was uncomparible. We obviously were careful on selections and guest numbers, but all in all, a steal. Would highly recommend!

From beginning to end they were excellent. Food was great, service was great, pricing was reasonable. I would happily use them again.

Absolutely amazing! Elizabeth at Emery's was so helpful every step of the way on planning and helping us figure out what we needed and wanted for our wedding day. All the food was delicious and the people working the wedding were kind and helpful as well. We particularly liked the chicken and waffles appetizer, crab stuffed scrod, and the churros! Plus the best wedding coffee you'll ever have. Definitely recommend working with Emery's especially if you're looking for a one stop shop for food, alcohol, dessert, linens, etc.

Absolutely amazing from start to finish! When we first chose Emery's we did a wonderful tasting complete with champagne. Elizabeth checked in with us every step of the way and was always very responsive — including during the tricky period when we had to postpone our wedding during COVID-19. They were flexible and professional. They executed our vision for our wedding decor and vibe perfectly. And, of course, the food was wonderful. There are so many choices out there that are so much more expensive, but I really can't imagine better than Emery's Catering.

Emery's did a wonderful job on our our wedding. From the very first meeting, we had clear communication and support. Elizabeth was incredibly helpful as we navigated the ins and outs of wedding planning. Every request I had was met with positive responses and creative solutions. We even added an extra course! Just because it was something important to me, Elizabeth helped me find a way to make it happen. On our wedding day, my vision was perfectly executed. Setup was exactly what I had asked for and expected, and the Emery's team was professional and kind. And, most importantly, the food was excellent. Our guests raved about the dinner - and the desserts! - for days to come. I highly recommend Emery's Catering.

Liz and the entire Emery's staff was absolutely amazing to work with. From start to finish, Liz was fantastic at communicating with us, answering our questions and steering us in the right direction. The food on the night of our wedding was unbelievable and so was the presentation. Our guests are still raving about it! We were so, so happy we chose Emery's to cater our wedding. Cannot thank them enough!!!

Emery's was everything we could have hoped for and more!! From start to finish, Liz from Emery's was incredible. She was professional, responsive, and helpful. When emailing with her, she always got back to us right away and answered all the questions we had. When we met with her, she really took the time to help us out and ease any anxiety we had about the day of! Then came the day and it couldn't have been any more perfect. Rebecca was there with us on the day of and she kept everything running smoothly and bent over backwards to make sure things were perfect. Dinner came out in a timely manner, staff was professional, and everything was DELICIOUS!! Guests raved about the food and also raved about how smoothly everything went. We HIGHLY recommend Emery's to cater your next big even!!!

Emery was everything we could have dreamed! Liz was amazing to work with leading up to the big day. The staff were so professional. Guests raved about our food and their day of coordinator services set up the venue just as I pictured.

Emery’s was an absolute dream to work with. They helped make our day truly magical. From the food to the day-of coordinating, we have nothing but good things to say. Solid 10/10.

Emery's was amazing! Liz and Rae are wedding goddesses and made our planning experience so easy and smooth. Everything was perfect down to the napkins -- and the food is absolutely delicious. Our guests had nothing but great things to say. I would 10/10 recommend Emery's!

Emery’s was incredible to work with for our wedding this past Sunday at the Glen Manor! Elizabeth was incredibly responsive and helpful during the planning process and helped the day to run perfectly. We would absolutely recommend them!