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Our superior cuisine, professional service, and stunning presentation will create the wedding of your dreams! We can help you with all or a few of the many details of the wedding planning process. If ever a day needed to be perfect, it is your wedding day. At Emily’s Catering Group we do it with ease.
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Emily’s Catering blew us away in every way! Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but their customer service and professionalism went above and beyond our expectations. As a couple doing a lot of DIY for our wedding, we were a little overwhelmed and didn’t have a wedding planner, but from our very first tasting, Emily’s team made us feel completely confident and supported.
The food was unmatched — our guests, along with us, have been talking about their incredible risotto ever since! We were also a bit nervous about how the logistics of moving chairs from the ceremony to the dining area would play out, but Emily's team handled everything so seamlessly that we didn’t even notice the transition. They were smooth, organized, and so professional.
The team was thoughtful and detail-oriented, setting up our table settings and decor exactly how we imagined. The bar service was incredible, and we had so many compliments from our guests, including one from my very particular uncle, who was thrilled with how they incorporated his special bottles into the service. Rick, Cheryl, and the entire team were by far the most impressive vendor we worked with — they were organized, kind, and made the day run so smoothly.
One of our favorite parts of our wedding weekend was finishing up bringing all of the decor back to our house, and popping trays of Emily’s catering into the oven and reading all of our cards from our wedding day. We even had enough pulled pork and risotto to bring back to Brooklyn with us, it made our wedding last a week longer!
We are so thankful for the incredible service Emily’s Catering provided. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. I sincerely hope we can work with them again in the future — they made our wedding day the best day of our lives!
Emily’s Catering Group is the most amazing caterer you can pick for your wedding. Every single person I dealt with was professional, kind, patient and genuinely good at their job. I have NO complaints. The food was delicious and plentiful. I had guests stopping me on the dance floor to tell me how good everything looked & tasted and how great the service was. I ran out of an ingredient for my signature drink and someone from Emily’s went out and picked up more! I asked for my dinner to be packed up and got two full servings, which my new husband and I enjoyed the next day. I did not see one fork out of place, I did not see any untidy messes and whatever I asked for, was done. They let me pick up my linens the day before so my coordinator could set up the tables. They have a variety of plate settings to choose from and colored glasses which add a nice touch. I really cannot say enough about them. I truly believe our wedding day was so great, because we picked such an awesome caterer.
Absolutely amazing. Recently married on 10/7 and I still have guests calling me raving about the food. The entire staff was incredible. Weather was NOT in our favor at all that day, but Emily’s team absolutely amazed me with how they handled it! Everything was so fresh, hot, and the staff was so attentive! Bar service was great, everything was all we could have hoped for and more! The quality, display, service…everything was top notch! From the start Rick and Cheryl were both incredible and SO easy to work with! 10000000/10 recommend. Thank you thank you thank you!
If you do one thing on your wedding day, HIRE EMILY'S CATERING!!!!! My husband and I used Emily's for our 5/13/23 wedding at Smith Farm Gardens and the only thing we regret is not booking them sooner. As soon as we reached out to Emily's for more information, we were hooked. From day one, all the way to the wedding day, Rick and Cheryl were patient, knowledgeable and kind. They answered every single question I had (and there were A LOT), whether it was through email, phone calls or stopping by in person to chat. After we had our tasting, it just solidified our decision because everything was SO GOOD. Unlike other tastings we attended, this was a private tasting and Rick really paid attention to what we were looking for and all the little details. Because we were unsure what "package" to go with, Rick prepared a little bit of everything on the menu for us to try. There was so much food leftover that he allowed us to bring it home and let our parents try too (which they loved). After reviewing our options with Rick, we ended up going with the grazing table appetizers, dinner stations and dessert table. The stations were a hit because there was something for everyone and it was different (and more fun) than your typical buffet or plated wedding food. Also included with the catering was a snack/beverage station (parmesan popcorn and mango lemonade YUM) for before the ceremony AND a custom cake. Rick and Cheryl also worked with us to come up with our own "custom" signature drinks, which was so fun. My husband did an Old Fashioned with a candied bacon garnish and I did a Prickly Pear Margarita and they were absolutely phenomenal. At the end of the night, Emily's did chocolate chip cookies with milk for our guest favors. Cheryl allowed me to print my own stickers that she then added to the bags, which was such a nice touch. I also have to mention the GORGEOUS table settings, blue napkins and blue drinking glasses that Rick and Cheryl found to perfectly match my vision. It's cliché, but our guests were RAVING about every single detail. The bartenders, the food, the service. 17338284/10 stars. We are so grateful!
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I can't say enough great things about Emily's Catering! ***HIRE THEM immediately for your next event!***
I was recently married in August in Derby, Connecticut and utilized Emily's for our catering service. I can confidently say Rick and the entire Emily's Catering team made our wedding day so incredibly special. From the beginning, Rick and Cheryl went above and beyond. During the planning process, Emily's instantly wowed us with their thoughtfulness and expertise in the space. (The tasting was especially fantastic!!) Rick presented us a dynamic menu, one that we knew would impress and satisfy our guests. From delicious passed hors d'oeuvres to pre-ceremony popcorn, unbelievably beautiful plated dinners cooked to perfection and an array of yummy bite-sized desserts, each detail was executed with precision and an immense amount of care. Our guests are STILL talking about the food, especially our wedding cake :) The service and the presentation were both outstanding!!! And the service—hire them not only for the amazing food but for the five-star service! Our wedding day forecast unfortunately had rain, but that didn't stop Emily's from catering our event as originally planned. Although there were hurdles from our outdoor venue that were out of our control, Rick and Cheryl jumped into action. Countless phone calls were made, updating us every step of the way, and within two hours the team found a solution. It was so comforting knowing the commitment their team passionately has for delivering the best possible service to their clients. We truly can't thank Rick, Cheryl, and the entire Emily's catering enough for saving the day.
Rick and Cheryl were the most amazing to work with. Rick listened to our vision and made our dreams come to life. Cheryl helped us every step of the way, answering all of our questions and making our day perfect. The staff was amazing and we got so many compliments on our wedding day about their food, professionalism and assortment of everything. We can't recommend them enough!
This is long overdue – but my husband and I used Emily’s catering for our October 2022 wedding and we could not recommend them enough (hands down the best decision we made). Rick and Cheryl are absolutely incredible. Cheryl was our main contact person and I truly couldn’t have done all the planning without her. She answered every question and offered her expert advice which made making decisions so much easier. I swear she answered my emails within the hour of me sending them (you can’t find that customer service anymore!) She was prompt with all the quotes, menu adjustments, and payment receipts. She made you feel like you were the only person that mattered!
From the moment, we had our tasting with Rick I knew we were in the best hands- his knowledge and expertise around creating our menu was priceless. He helped us adjust and perfect our menu down to the nuts on our salad!!
The day of the wedding staff helped us make sure all centerpieces were set up and that every table looked perfect. All staff were attentive and friendly- our quests could not stop raving about how fun and amazing they all were. We as the couple had one server to ourselves- she made sure our drinks were refilled and that we had everything we needed! Our bartenders were awesome and made sure everyone was taken care of. Servers/bartenders were dancing and having a good time all while making sure every quest was attended to!
Now the food was absolutely perfect!! The passed hors d’oeuvres were incredible- all of them were unique and presented in such fun ways -mac and cheese in cast iron pots, grilled cheese with tomato soup, mini lobster tails, etc. Every quest could have some of everything if they wanted- there were plenty of servers and options. We decided to do a sit-down meal (NY strip, Red snapper, and Grilled Airline chicken) everything came out perfect- and the steaks were even made to our quests liking!! People are still raving about our food and ask us all time who we used.
Long story short you cannot go wrong with Emily’s catering group! We will use them for every future event.
From our first conversation to the day of our wedding, Rick and Cheryl provided excellent service, answered all of our questions, and put our minds at ease about catering a non-traditional venue. Most importantly, the food was delicious. Our guests still talk about our cocktail hour and the amazing choices. We would absolutely recommend working with them.
We used Emily's Catering Group for our wedding and have nothing but great things to say about them from day #1. Cheryl is AWESOME with communicating and Rick was very attentive to our wishes in creating a custom menu for us. On the wedding day the service was top-notch and all of our guests commented on how quickly the food was served and how delicious everything was! We had so many people tell us our wedding had the best food of any wedding they have ever been to! Thanks ECG!
I can not say enough good things about Emily's catering. From the moment we met Rick and Cheryl, we knew it would be a good fit. Coming from NYC, we wanted to have great food with variety and they delivered! Our guests (and even our vendors) said that it was some of the best food they have ever had. Working with them was incredibly easy. Run, don't walk to work with them, you will not regret it!
The team at Emily’s did a phenomenal job catering our wedding at the Hill-Stead Museum in September. Their selection of passed hors d’oeuvres for cocktail hour are incredible (so many of our guests raved about the shrimp!), and Rick, Cheryl, and Marcy were so amazing to work with. All of the food was spectacular. Definitely recommend!
We had an awesome experience with Emily's Catering! When we reached out, we heard back from Rick promptly; he was passionate, enthusiastic, and clear! We attended a tasting and were blown away with by the taste and presentation of everything we sampled. Rick was professional, knowledgeable, and passionate: he went above and beyond to sit with us, following our tasting, to understand what we were looking for, offer his advice, and answer our questions. Cheryl, too, was extremely helpful and communicative as we prepared for our tasting! While we ultimately decided not to move ahead with Emily's, we would absolutely recommend them!
We used Emily’s for our daughter’s wedding this past weekend. FANTASTIC, and I don’t use the word lightly to describe our experience with Emily’s.
From our first contact with Rick and Cheryl, everything ran smoothly. Cheryl was on top of all the paperwork details and took care of everything quickly and efficiently.
Many many compliments on the food-quality, quantity, and creativeness. The staff was attentive, responsive, and they did it all with a smile. I would highly recommend Emily’s.
We used Emily's Catering for our daughter’s wedding this September! From the first phone call with Rick to the final morsals at the wedding, Emily's Catering team was phenomenal! We are just back from a Christmas gathering and our friends and family are still talking about the cocktail hour! The grazing table and the appetizers were delicious, creative, and beautiful! I had shared with the team that our family was filled with foodies and charcuterie competitions were frequent events at our gatherings. Well, this grazing table set a brand new standard! The abundance, quality, and presentation of meats, cheeses, stuffed grape leaves, olives, breads, etc. was spectacular. The main courses were delicious and served with elegance and efficiency. The cake and dessert table were plentiful and delicious, as well! The entire staff was polite, courteous and hard working! Our venue required a lot of walking from cocktail hour to the dinner and cook tents. The staff never missed a beat and were responsive and energetic to the needs of our guests!!
I have recommended Emily's Catering to everyone I know! Thanks to Rick, Cheryl and Jana for all of your attention to detail, creativity and enthusiasm for a very memorable day for our family!!
My husband and I did a few tastings before we decided to go with Emily's Catering Group. Rick was AWESOME to work with- so accommodating and responsive; he acknowledged every one of our requests even when we asked for items that were not on his menu. Cheryl was a God-send and helped keep me sane during the entire planning process. We were married on October 2nd and people are still raving about how delicious and beautiful the food was. Every single person there said it was the best they'd ever had-- and we are a huge family of foodies! The head chef that day (Deborah), the team of servers, the bartenders...everything was PERFECTLY seasoned, cooked, and presented. Emily's knocked it out of the park!
Wow! Emily's Catering Group was amazing from start to finish! After our first phone call with Rick, we were impressed with the number of options and attention to detail put into creating menus. Our tasting showcased this even more, and we absolutely loved the food. Leading up to the wedding, Cheryl was an incredible resource - she answered every question quickly and thoroughly - and sent us reminders to ensure no details were missed. On our wedding day, cocktail hour was a hit, with numerous passed apps and a stationary grazing table. Dinner was also raved about by all our guests for days afterward. The staff was professional and attentive, ensuring my husband and I (as well as all of our guests) were well cared for. The selection of liquors for the bar was also wonderful. Food was one of the most important aspects for us, and we are so grateful to Emily's Catering for making it exactly what we wanted!
Emily's catering is as close to perfection as you can find in caterer. Let me start with their service. From the start they answered every question and worked with us every step of the way. And at our daughter's wedding on 11/6/21 they went way above catering service by helping us set up the chairs, decorations, memory table while putting together a beautiful table. Everyone, and I mean everyone was impressed with the food, from the appetizers to the deserts it was delicious!! The staff attended to every detailed, got us more wine to avoid going to the bar and there was so much great food!! They are worth every penny and their prices are very competitive and better than most. They made our daughter's wedding a pure joy. I would recommend them without reservation. Thanks to Jana and her team, Cheryl and Rick.
After rescheduling and changing venues due to COVID, I chose a venue that required us to hire a caterer. I was very nervous about the process of needing to find one and then also find all of the other a la carte necessities (rentals, bar/liquor, etc.) but finding and working with Emily's Catering Group eased all of my worries from the very beginning. They were able to put together an all inclusive package in our budget and from beginning to end, were incredible to work with. Rick was so accommodating to food and alcohol requests and Cheryl was on top of everything and so communicative through out the entire process. I truly went into my wedding confidently knowing that the food and bar was going to be completely taken care of everything was incredible! On the day of, staff were incredibly accommodating and even going out of their way to get out bridal party hor dourves and drinks while taking photos and guests are still talking about the food options!
My twin sister also just booked Emily's for her 2022 Spring wedding as well after we had such a good experience, so I clearly cannot recommend Emily's Catering Group, Rick and Cheryl enough.
I got married a few weeks ago on 8/20/21 at the Branford House in Groton CT, and Emily's catering made our event absolutely incredible. My family has used Emily's quite a few times now for big events... The first being my high school graduation party, as well as my dad's 50th Surprise party. When it came to finding a caterer for my wedding, there was no one else that came close to the quality / value / attention to detail that Emily's Catering provides. Food is a big deal for my large Italian / Irish family, so we wanted to go "all out" and Emily's made it possible. My husband and I were able to pick up to 8 different Hors d'oeuvres to be passed out during the cocktail hour (most places only allow you to pick 2-3). The appetizers were not only delicious, but also extremely unique and fun! Some of the apps even came with a mini cocktail pairing! For example, the quesadilla app came with a mini don julio margarita! How fun is that?! My guests are still raving about the cocktail hour.
We did a plated dinner with four different options, Chicken, Steak, Red Snapper or Portobello Mushroom (Vegetarian). Again, most places seem to limit you to only three options. We just kept getting more bang for our buck!! The portions were extremely generous and the flavors were to die for.
We also had a late night pizza station, as well as ice cream bar / coffee station. I swear, my guests were just STUNNED by the fantastic variety. Emily's Catering surpassed our expectations. Essentially, my family and I were able to have a "baller" wedding for a reasonable price. The investment was well worth every penny and my husband and I could not be happier.
Rick and Cheryl are highly professional individuals and a joy to work with. They made the stressful wedding process easy and we experienced top notch customer service the entire time. We will be using Emily for ALL of our important events in the future.
If you are debating hiring Emily's for your next event, do it! You will NOT regret it.
Emily’s Catering proved to be so outstanding and exceeded our expectations. Every detail was executed and our guests could not stop talking about what great apps, and entrees we had. Rick has a secret as to how to keep those courses so hot. Rick could not be more accommodating to every request we made…even making zeppoles for the first time! Dealing with Cheryl is an absolute asset as she caters to your every whim. Highly, highly recommend them. You will totally agree once you go for your tasting.
We would highly recommend Emily’s Catering Group. When we first spoke we Rick, we told him that we were looking for high quality, unique food for our wedding and were interested in small plate styles. He immediately proposed a menu that was exactly what we were looking for. They were extremely easy to work with throughout the entire process- Cheryl responded to emails and questions very quickly. The food was amazing, definitely the best wedding food we have ever had. We got an unbelievable amount of food for the price- 8 passed apps, salad, 5 different small plate style entrees, large dessert bar, coffee and tea, great bar service. We received quotes from other caterers that were more expensive and fewer (and lower quality) options. The servers at the event were extremely professional and everything ran smoothly. Emily’s Catering Group made planning our wedding easier than expected, and the quality and value are unmatched.
ECG was AMAZING. They were so easy to work with- Cheryl in particular was so kind and extremely patient and easy to work with. Rick was also great, and worked with me to customize a menu that fit our reception perfectly. Also, I had a health issue in the weeks leading up to the wedding and couldn't drink alcohol. ECG created a custom "mocktail" for me and made sure I always had a drink in hand!
The food: amazing, and beautifully served. The dessert bar was a HUGE hit and our ceremonial cake was exactly what we wanted.
The drinks were delicious and their beer and wine choices were expansive.
All of the severs and staff at the wedding were SO professional and wonderful at their jobs. Throughout the entire process, ECG was on the ball, gently reminding me when I needed to make a selection or confirm table numbers, and I never once worried that the catering would be less than perfect.
I could not have asked for a better experience at my wedding; I would absolutely recommend them without hesitation.
I am not exaggerating that this is the best food at a wedding, and better than most restaurants I have ever had. From the start, both Rick and Cheryl were so easy to work with. We were coming from out of state, and weren't able to do a tasting, but Rick rest us assured that Emily's Catering was different from the others in terms of taste, quality, and value for your money. Don't even get me started on personalization. We got to have 9 passed apps at our cocktail hour, an entire dessert table, signature drinks, specific beers and liquor, and seriously gourmet entrees. Every idea or question we had concerning food was answered with a yes, or let us figure that out for you. They were even able to accommodate oysters served on the half shell...who can do that?? Our guests raved and raved about the food. Not to mention, the staff who served us at our wedding were so accommodating and kind. Book Emily's Catering now!! You will not be disappointed.
THE BEST.
I hired Emily's catering group for my wedding on 10/17/20, and I cannot recommend them enough. Being a bride in 2020 certainly had its challenges, but thanks to Emily's Catering Group, figuring out food and beverages for my party had zero challenges at all. I give them 2 months notice to throw together the catering for my wedding (again, during COVID times), and they blew me out of the water with their professionalism, quality of their food, and just help and responsiveness in general. First of all, their food is AMAZING. Its not often that I have been to a wedding where the food was exquisite, and thanks to them the food at my wedding was. I cannot tell you how many times my guests came up to me throughout the night with compliments on how absolutely delicious everything was. Like seriously, incredible. Second of all, they were so flexible with me in regards to food options, the pace of the food coming out (I opted for a various food bars and tons of apps sprinkled throughout the night), which to many other catering companies that I spoke with provided a bit of a logistical issue. Third of all, Cheryl and Rick the owners are incredibly sweet people, and the thought of supporting a small, family-owned business was perfect and just what I was looking for during the unprecedented times in 2020. Including the owners, all of the staff were so polite and professional. Dont walk, RUN to have Emily's Catering Group cater whatever function you have in mind. I have ZERO regrets, and you won't either. PS, did I mention how good the food was?!
Unfortunately I am only allowed to award 5 stars on this form when in fact Rick and staff deserve double that. I am a professional musician that has performed worldwide and have vast experience in the entertainment business. Never have I had the good fortune of a catered affair such as what Emily's assembled for my daughter's wedding. The conversation of the evening among my quests was the quality and service of the food. Thank you again Rick and CO.
Rick and Cheryl were helpful and inspired! Due to Covid we decided to have small wedding this year. Rick took our ideas and took them to the next level. We could have never imagined such an amazing experience. No expense was spared for our little gathering. People have still been complimenting the meal 3 weeks later! The price was competitive and portions were generous. Cheryl was organized and took the initiative in communicating with us throughout the planning process. Staff was professional, helpful, and engaging. I can’t say enough good things about our experience. 10 out of 10 would recommend. We will absolutely be giving Emily’s catering our business in the future.
ick’s team is sensational! My wedding guests RAVED about the food! Saying it was the best they have had at a wedding, and even the best food they have had EVER! Not only was the food so delicious, it was huge portions, delivered hot, and everyone’s plates were delivered almost simultaneously. We hate going to weddings and everyone is eating at different times! Rick’s team helped us personalize an amazing menu for the entire day, helped us with speciality cocktails, and delivered amazing service at the wedding! Every staff member was extremely personable and helpful, without ever getting in the way of the party and everything else going on! I love Emily’s Catering and if you consider going with another caterer for your event, don’t…just don’t.
Emily's Catering was the first vendor we booked when we began planning our wedding 2 years ago. Food and drink was the highest priority for our wedding after finding a venue. Even though our date was 2 years away, Rick invited us, along with our parents, for a tasting. It was evident before the end of the meal that we could trust Rick and his team to provide a quality dining experience for our guests. Additionally, since we were planning a tented wedding at a non-traditional venue- he explained they can provide linen, tableware and drinkware as part of our package (as well as open bar service), which lessened the amount of items we would have to rent from an additional vendor.
From the start, Cheryl was prompt with communication for quotes and contracts, and kindly answered all of my confused bride to be questions. Additionally, when we had to postpone our large wedding due to COVID-19, she was patient and understanding as we worked together to find a new date during such chaotic times for the wedding industry. About 3 months before our original date, we ultimately decided to have a small wedding and dinner for 40 people in our backyard. Once again, Cheryl was nothing but helpful as she talked me through menu options, and worked with the chefs to ensure some of our dishes would be Vegan friendly for myself and a few of our guests. We ended up doing a buffet meal, which every guest has continued to compliment, and I could not have been happier with. (The roasted corn salad was absolutely perfect for a summer wedding). I am so appreciative of Rich and Cheryl for being so accommodating, and of course providing delicious food for our special day. It only makes me more excited to experience our plated dinner next year! Overall, I would highly recommend Emily's Catering for delicious food, and high quality customer service. Thank you Rick, Cheryl, and team for all that you do!
omg Emily's!!! drueling thinking about the food on our wedding day. my husband and I plan everything we do around food. vacations, road trip stops , date nights etc so naturally that was the focal point of our wedding. From the menu tasting, to menu negotiation( they added apps that were unique to both of our cultures and killed it) payments and the day of they were amazing to work with. Cheryl is a gem and so organized which made every deadline extremely easy for them. we wanted to have a sustainable plastic free wedding and they worked with us to make sure apps were served on edible or reusable vessles and that no plastics were present. I have allergies and so does my husband's family - they made sure I could eat it all and enjoy my day! I think what gives Emily's 5 stars is the service. on our wedding day my husband and I were treated like royalty the staff from Emily's literally was always giving us our own tray of food, making sure we were fed first and that we were actually taking time to eat. I don't think any other bride can say that when dancing came around I was stuffed!!! we actually ended up taking some of our entrees home( best next day lunch idea ever). to this day we are getting so many compliments on how awesome the food was. I am ready to throw my next party just so I can pick Emily's again. Big thank you to Rick and the team, everything was perfect and just the way our picky foodie selves wanted!
Emily's was so fantastic! The most important aspect to us for our wedding was the food since that's the part people tend to remember most when they attend weddings. Emily's greatly exceed our expectations. They give you an incredible amount of food with so much variety. Everyone raved about how delicious everything was. My friends are still talking about it. Their team is so professional and kind. They really care about all the little details and made everything just perfect. Can't recommend them enough!
There are so many reasons I would recommend Emily's to anyone starting their search, but below are my main reasons - it's long but they deserve the review.
THE FOOD:
When you start looking for caterers, you will notice many of them have delicious food, but the food Emily's team delivers is beyond expectations. They have the most creative pairing. Theirs are amazing - they do they adorable parings like a mini margarita served with a taco or a kielbasa with a mini Guinness. Its unique and all our guests talk about it. THEY INCLUDE A CAKE ! Huge saving for us and delicious.
SOOO EASY TO WORK WITH:
1. They respond to everything immediately. Cheryl who is the main point of contact, responds to emails, call and requests within hours of sending her a questions. Rick (the owner) is so accommodating to your vision or any questions you have - he is very easy to talk to.
2. I forgot to order table number cards and realized week of. I mentioned it to them over the phone and they just offered to help. this is the kind of service that puts your mind at ease day of.
3. I had a special request (my dad likes a certain rum; not very expensive only $30 a bottle) but I wanted to have it at our wedding for him, they went out and bought it so it could be on-site
4. We had a unique venue (we rented out a Broadway-esque theatre) and had backstage tours for guests. because of this, Rick had to move his on-site kitchen set-up a few times (this was planned but it all happened so seamlessly!)
BTW - Day of ... they had 2 serves follow me and my husband around thru out the day, they ensured we were fed and had a drink in our hand at all times. You hear you don't eat at your wedding -- we sure it did and it was delicious.
I can't say enough of how great they were to work with or how exceptional the food and service was. If you are starting or ending your search, you should absolutely consider and choose Rick and the team at Emily's
My husband and I first experienced Emily's catering at our friend's wedding. The food was so amazing and so memorable, we knew exactly who to go to for catering when we got engaged! Our October wedding at South Farms was beautiful and Emily's really out did themselves- still to this day (3 yrs later) our guests say that is was the best wedding food they have ever had! Rick, Cheryl and the entire Emily's team were incredible to work with! I highly recommend them for any special occasion!
My husband and I got married this summer and words cannot describe the service and overall comfort we felt with working with Rick and Emily’s catering group. We had no worries the day of our wedding, everyone was raving about the food and we even had our own personal waitress that brought us hors d’oeuvres while we were taking pictures on the grounds. Also, we were worried we would not be able to have a plated dinner since the venue did not have a working kitchen, but Rick and the team made it work and did an amazing job!! Their service and food was amazing! We highly recommend them and would love to work with them again!!!!
I cannot recommend Emily's Catering Group enough. They were a joy to work with throughout the entire process. Upon first inquiry, Rick invited us over for a tasting and quickly created a custom menu that we were really excited about. I was even more impressed when Rick invited us to shadow another wedding, so we could taste some appetizers. It's easy to understand his transparency because the team works so well together! Cheryl was always quick to respond to my e-mails, and made me feel like I was the most important person (even though I'm sure their schedule is quite busy).
THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE!!!! They menu that was created for us was very unique. Duck quesadillas with mini margaritas on the side, butternut bisque with grilled cheese, shrimp with the tequila, sweet potato fries, pizza... Everything was prepared perfectly! That was just cocktail hour, but dinner was equally incredible, serving up comfort food such as pulled pork, beef brisket, mac and cheese, salmon with cranberry chutney, chicken, steak and even a risotto bar! If this food doesn't sound like your style, I have the most confidence that Rick will create a spread that appeals to your specific tastes.
The whole team functioned like a well-oiled machine on the day of our wedding, and even paid extra attention to my groom and me, and our immediate families.
Hiring Emily's Catering Group was one of the best wedding decisions I made. I highly encourage you to book them. You won't regret it.
Let me just say the food was amazing! It's been almost a month and our guests are still talking about how good the food was! We wanted a "glorified backyard bbq" and Emily's Catering Group definitely "catered" to our needs. Rick and Cheryl went above and beyond for us from the start. And the day of, Jana and her staff were top notch and made sure everything ran smoothly. I can't recommend Emily's Catering Group enough.
Rick and the Emily's Catering team did an AMAZING job for our wedding in early September at South Farms. We got so many compliments on the food from all of our guests--they are still talking about it! Emily's was so detail oriented and really went above and beyond for our special day. The cocktail hour appetizers were so creative, dinner was excellent, and our lemon wedding cake was delicious! Everything turned out perfect and they were a great team to work with!
Emily’s Catering went way beyond our expectations! The food was scrumptious and all of our guests have not stopped raving about it. The staff was warm, accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us. We absolutely loved working with Rick, Cheryl and their staff. Wish they had a restaurant!
The wedding this past Sunday Labor Day weekend, was made perfect with Rick Kersner’s outstanding support and recommendations. He planned it as if for his own daughter. Not only was the food unbelievable and creative his staff was right on with smiles and great service to all. Cocktail hour was perfect and dinner of seafood and filet mignon and all the family style side dishes delicious. He recommended the florist, band, photographer and this perfect day at SouthFarm in Morris CT put our event as a lifetime over the top day! Thank you thank you Rick and Staff! *****
I have been dying to write this review, because I do not know how else to thank Rick and his team for everything they did for us! I had a 265 person outdoor wedding; it was held under a tent at my husband's parents house - Rick and his team pulled the entire thing together. Starting with the cocktail hour - people were coming up to me SO excited about the amazing appetizers (the display of the antipasto station and the cheese wheel was incredible). The bartenders were amazing and personable - creating custom, fun drinks for everyone - there was also NEVER a line at the bar (and for 265 people, that's a big accomplishment). The staff was professional, the meal was top notch and came out very quickly (looking and tasting beautiful)- everything was awesome. Working with Rick and Cheryl leading up to the wedding was also seamless. I ended up calling Rick several times asking his opinion about non-catering related things, because he clearly has so much experience doing big, formal weddings. They truly made my wedding amazing - I could not have been happier with them. Thank you Rick & Emily's Catering Group!!
I don't think my review will do Emily's Catering Group justice.
Working and interacting with Cheryl and Rick was extremely easy. My questions were answered in a timely manner and the whole planning process was much less stressful for me, because of them. It rained ALL DAY on the wedding day, and a "plan B" had to be made. The staff's "plan B" was BETTER then my original plan- and I am so grateful for their expertise. The entire staff was professional, attentive, and hardworking. I honestly can't imaging my wedding any other way. Our guests had such a great time and were (and STILL ARE) raving about the food. I cannot wait for another event where I can use Emily's Catering Group again.
I am so happy I picked Emily's Catering for our wedding. They were amazing. From starting the planning process to execution of the wedding. They arrived early to the venue and were ready to get setting up. The flow of the whole evening was perfect and I didn't have to worry about the little details of the night. They handled it all amazingly. The food was soooo good! We did an hors d'oeuvre station to save some money and boy was that a hit. The presentation was beautiful. They have this thing called the "wheel deal" and it sure was! It was a huge wheel full of Parmesan cheese. Everyone raved about it. We did stations for dinner and one was the "Comfort Station" which had mac n cheese, pulled pork etc. Another hit and a nice change up to the normal wedding food. I am so pleased I hired Emily's Catering. I would highly recommend hiring them for any event. They are very reasonably priced. You will not be disappointed!
I had an amazing experience with Emily's Catering! Everyone was so easy to work with and Cheryl was one of the most helpful people throughout the planning process. She answered all of my crazy, random questions almost immediately. The food was, by far, the best wedding food I've ever had. Everyone told me how great it was and how great all of the servers were. I can't thank everyone enough for an amazing day.
I cannot speak highly enough of Emily's catering and the experience they provided for our June wedding! We decided on Emily's as they were a local business with rave reviews, and I can now say from experience that every review was spot on. Being a student with a crazy schedule made our wedding planning timeline a bit unorthodox, but Cheryl worked with us and guided us along every step of the way, from doing our tasting 13 months out while I was on summer break all the way down to frantic emails the night before our big day! We were also on a tight budget, and when we went to the tasting and tried the incredible food that Emily's is serving we thought it was beyond what was possible for us. Our tasting alone was better than much of the fine dining I've had in my life. Rick was informative and seemed genuinely interested in what my partner and I envisioned for our big day. When Cheryl and Rick sent over our proposed menu the next day I had tears in my eyes (dramatic, I know, but I come from a family of foodies!) because what they planned out for us was beyond our wildest dreams for what our wedding menu could ever be. Our family is still raving about the food, the beautiful grazing table and just how many options we had for our appetizers and dinner 'stations' - though the lobster rolls and steamers definitely stole the show! The presentation was gorgeous and portions were HUGE. The staff were all phenomenal and spent all evening making sure my husband and I (and all the guests!) were taken care of. Deciding to DIY much of the wedding had also been an extra stress, but the team at Emily's ended up taking care of most of the responsibilities I thought would end up being assigned to family members, allowing every single one of our guests to just enjoy the day with us. Emily's ensured our wedding day was spectacular and 'all about us', which we will be forever thankful for.
I don't even know where to start. There are no words to describe how amazing Emily's, Rick and Cheryl are. We got married last weekend in Branford and Rick cooked all of the food for our wedding out of his mobile truck since he wasn't allowed to use the kitchen at the venue. We were all way impressed! SO many appetizers, triple the amount of food at our dinner stations that would be at a regular buffet and then a dessert table too! My fiancé and I were on a tight budget because we didn't feel comfortable using the catering company that our venue highly recommended, and Rick worked with us 100% to both meet our budgetary needs and beyond exceed our food expectations! I am not an adventurous eater (I like classic meals) and Rick never pressured me to "try something new" or "go outside the box" like other caterers did. Instead, he was open and flexible to all of my ideas, included some great ones of his own and HE even tried something new (turnips au gratin)! Friends and family are still raving about the food and trying to find recipes that will match our wedding food as closely as possible. Emily's administrative person, Cheryl, helped us stay organized and on track. When I asked them about labelling the food at the stations with candy-cane signs, Cheryl decided to hand-make them herself, taking one more thing off this bride's to-do list. Last second, they also provided the special napkins for our dinner. Anything we asked or mentioned, the answer was "that's easy/no problem". My husband and I didn't have much of an appetite that night (I got motion sick on the way to the venue..) so we barely ate anything, but Emily's packed 8(!) trays of food from the dinner stations for us, so we've been able to enjoy our wedding food all week. I said the entire week leading up to our wedding that the thing I was most looking forward to, besides getting married, was the food from Emily's, and I was totally right. Emily's is now our go-to for any catering needs in the future. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts. -Erin and Kyle
Rick, and the staff of Emily’s Catering, are truly amazing. Rick is a great guy - funny, easygoing and amazing at his craft. Every interaction we had with Rick was a true pleasure. We visited him twice before our wedding - once for a tasting, and once to finalize our menu. He was open to all of our ideas and incredibly accommodating to every idea, even incorporating my mom’s own meatballs and sauce as a course! The appetizers were simply amazing and people are still talking about them. They were creative, fun, and delicious. There was certainly no shortage! The courses were incredible. From the taste to the presentation, they knocked it out of the park. Later in the night, I was upset to see no one on the dance floor. When I went looking for everyone, I was FLOORED to see the immense quantity of desserts that were displayed in the dessert room. There were tables upon tables of desserts, stations, etc that was SO MUCH MORE than I expected. At that point, I understood why no one was on the dance floor! There were things that I honestly missed because there was just so much, but later learned about them after hearing everyone talk about all of the deliciousness. Emily’s was absolutely, without doubt, the best. Leading up to the wedding, Cheryl was an absolute dream to work with. There were days I felt like Cheryl was my best friend. Embarrassingly, I sent Cheryl a lottttt of emails, and she was always friendly, organized and accommodating. I truly trusted her and had nothing to worry about. We would recommend Emily’s Catering to anyone. They went above and beyond. The food was amazing, drinks were great, the staff was incredible, the presentation was impeccable and the quantity was immense. One million thanks to Emily’s Catering for helping to deliver the most amazing day.
AMAZING!!! Every single person I've spoken to since my wedding starts with the phrase "You had the best food I've ever had at a wedding" I completely agree, I'd take it a step further and say it was the best dining experience I've ever had. Rick and his team are fantastic. We wanted a nontraditional cocktail hour, Rick created a personalized menu for us. Because our venue provided only the space it was completely up to Rick and his team to orchestrate the entire event. Rick and his team coordinated with our DJ, Photographer, florist and our venue to ensure that everything was perfect. We had several special touches, which were surprises to me and I was astonished at their ability to put everything together! It was better than I ever dreamed. Rick's service is start to finish fabulous, Cheryl his office administrator is incredibly prompt and wonderful she was able to balance every detail! What I found most endearing about working with Rick is his enthusiasm for what he and his team do, he immediately puts you at ease because he is so knowledgable and experienced. I will be using Rick for another party next year and I would recommend him to everyone. There is no one else who could have made my day as special as Rick did, I am eternally grateful for everything he did. I guarantee that he and his team will knock your socks off!! I highly recommend Rick and I know once you speak/meet with him you will immediately know you've made the right choice!
Book Rick immediately - he and his team are so great to work with and the food is out of this world. At the tasting stage, we were especially impressed by two things - first, the Chilean sea bass (and the rest of the food, but seriously, the sea bass) and second, Rick's attitude and expertise. Some of other caterers we met with were too quick to say "we can do anything" - but we wanted someone with an actual vision and an ability to direct us towards a cohesive menu that would satisfy (and impress) a wedding that would have a lot of foodies from NYC. Rick not only met that challenge and designed a spectacular menu - from passed apps to mains to a delicious dessert bar - but also did it without raising the price every time we wanted to make a substitution or change a sauce (which other caterers tried). Rick also catered our welcome reception the night before the wedding, and did a "Taste of New England" themed event with lobster rolls, clam chowder, a sliders bar and lots of sides. Everything was so good our guests thought the rehearsal could've been a wedding feast, and they were even more impressed at the wedding - many comments that it was the best wedding food they've ever had (or that it shouldn't even be considered "wedding food" it was so good)! You can't go wrong with Rick and I appreciated his steady hand and calm demeanor even as we were making last minute additions and deletions with guests. Thank you Rick!
They were absolutely amazing. Friendly and very helpful from the beginning. The guests are still raving about how awesome and delicious the food was,
Thank you so much for everything Cheryl & Rick!
I have been looking forward to writing this review since my wedding - Rick and his team were absolutely perfect in every single way. I had a wedding for 250 people at my parents home, so we needed to have an extremely organized team who could cook for the masses. And boy did Rick and team deliver! From the first planning phases to the day of, every detail was perfect.
Rick planned the most creative menu I have ever seen - appetizers like shrimp with a squeeze bulb of tequila, mini crocks of mac and cheese, duck quesadillas, a grilled cheese bar, etc - and the drinks were outrageously fun. He personally made jalapeno-infused mezcal, and created a frozen vodka bar that my friends have been raving about for weeks. The entire salad and dinner course was served to 250 people in under an hour, and dinner was cooked PERFECTLY for everyone. Multiple people commented that their steaks were done just right and were the perfect temperature.
More than that, Rick was kind, thoughtful, and such an absolute pleasure to have as a part of my day. I genuinely enjoyed getting to know him; he was quick to reply to all my emails, had innovative ideas, and he and his team made my day perfect. He truly understood how to make the food and drinks an integral part of the day. I will absolutely use him again and cannot say enough good things about him and his team! You will not regret using Emily's!
We hired them for our wedding without having tasted the food. We had read reviews and spoken to many people who had fabulous experiences. At our tasting, the food was superb! They had pulled some food from another event they were catering so we literally tasted that food that was cooked in bulk. This made us very happy!
At the wedding, countless people told me and my wife that this, "was the best wedding food they had ever had ". Rick was highly responsive to all of our requests. He even showed up at the end of our party to make sure everything went well! The service staff was amazing even though we were outside and the heat index was about 110. I was sad that we only had a small tray of food to take home, but it speaks volume about the quality. Almost everything was gone! Highly, highly, highly recommend!
SUPERB!!! Honestly I was blown away with the quality, care, professionalism, & execution of services that Rick and his staff provided at our wedding! He was referred to me by a girlfriend who hired him a couple years before who said he was the best and she was absolutely right. It was perfect right from the initial contact, menu tasting, quick email responses, walk though, and right on through the wedding day. His office mgr, Cheryl, was great to work with in ironing out all the details and his captain at the wedding, Jonathan, ran everything so perfectly & smoothly. All of our guests raved about how delicious & plentiful the food was. We had an antipasto station, 8 passed hors d'ouvres, sit down 2 course menu, followed by cake, desserts, & coffee/tea. They even created an AMAZING Art Deco cake replica from a picture I sent them!
You have 1 shot at that perfect day, so Emily's Catering Group is definitely the way to go!
I can't thank Rick & his staff enough for making my dream wedding come true!
Emily's catered our wedding in October 2015. The guests are still talking about the food at our wedding several months later. This is a testament to how incredible Rick + team is. The food some of the best (not for catering, for any food). We live in NYC and love trying out restaurants and I can honestly say that Emily's could do well in Manhattan as a top restaurant. But it's a caterer! How wonderful! The prices are totally reasonable for what you get. Emily's does not cut corners anywhere in any way. From the beautiful wood bar they brought into our tent, to the unique and personalized hors d'oeuvres, to the hot cider in special mugs that greeted our guests, to the bread in-sourced from New York daily, Emily's blew it away on all fronts. The service was also incredible. I have seen such terrible and rude wait staff at various events and the team at Emily's was the opposite: professional, courteous, and friendly. Rick was also very flexible and was willing to accommodate our various detailed requests including making a signature cocktail with 9 ingredients (including several obscure liquors) -- the outcome was as good as the execution at the top rated cocktail bar we sourced the recipe from. The team was a pleasure to work with from start to finish in every way. I wanted to have more tastings just for the great experience, conversation, and of course the food!
We really enjoyed working with you. We had a wonderful time and there were many great compliments about the yummy food from the guests the next day!!! I have attached a photo that we have received from the photographer for you.
Rick, I can't say enough about the staff and the food that was served at our daughter's wedding. Everyone stopped to tell us it was the best food they have ever eaten at a wedding. The appetizers were plentiful and delicious, meals excellent and everyone loved the dessert and coffee bar. Additionally, the staff provided exceptional customer service. I have been to many events over the years, both professional and personal and have never seen such attentive and professional staff. Thank you so much.
Emily's Catering has spoiled us to the point that no one else will do.
The lunch was fantastic! We really enjoyed all of the items and the feedback from our staff was exceptional. – They want to do this every week now. Thanks – we really enjoyed everything!
The crew enjoyed everything and was very complimentary about the spread. We look forward to inviting your services again in the near future.
Emily's Catering recently did our wedding at the Branford House in Groton, CT. They did a fantastic job, the guests loved the food and the waitstaff was very friendly. Perhaps just as important as the day itself was the high level of service that we received leading up to our big day. Rick took the time to sit and talk with us on multiple occasions to meticulously plan and develop the menu for our wedding. Rick's calm demeanor was immensely appreciated, especially as we got closer to the wedding day and nerves have a tendency to fray.
On the business side, we quickly found out that catering companies can be difficult to work with and were finding that some of the prices were outrageous. Rick was great, when we met with him and told him our budget, he created a menu to meet it rather than some other caterers who came in at nearly twice our budget and insisted we'd be able to "work our way backwards". We really appreciated working with Rick and the whole Emily's team - they were incredibly responsive and completely accommodating. We would absolutely recommend them (and already have to our friends and family).
Choosing Emily’s was definitely the best choice I could have made for our wedding! I am a little meticulous and met with close to 10 caterers in Connecticut before finally finding Emily’s Catering Group. After we met with Rick we knew our search was over. Rick, Cheryl, and their staff are extremely friendly and easy to work with and were always able to calm my nerves. They truly have a gift in this business and know how to make things run smoothly. Their prices are completely reasonable and they went above and beyond all my expectations. When I had an idea, Rick was able to easily turn it into reality. The food, service, and staff were superb. There were about 300 people in attendance for our wedding and I couldn’t have pictured it being any better. The food was BETTER than any 5 Star Restaurant! We had guests from all across Connecticut as well as some from out of state and even out of the country and the food was raved about by all. In fact, my husband and I said we wish Emily’s had a restaurant because we were craving the food again, it was that delicious! When I was worried about set up and execution for the day of, Rick simply said no worries, you’re a guest from here on out. I showed up at the reception and couldn’t have been happier. They truly made it the best day of our lives. Absolutely the best caterers in Connecticut!!!
Rave reviews from everyone at our wedding, especially from me and my wife. Most people just accept wedding food will be mediocre and turn their attention to the nights dancing and partying. During and after our wedding the one thing people really couldn't stop talking about was the catering! Everything from the quality, diversity, and quantity of the food to the perfectly attentive staff was well executed. I love fun and creative food but I know it's not for everyone. However I didn't hold back on the hors d'oeuvres and even our picky eaters really enjoyed! Behind the scenes and the work leading up to the big day was nothing but a pleasure. Working with Rick and his assistant Cheryl made our life stress free as the communication was timely and efficient. We also feel like we received a great value from Emily's.
Overall highly recommended. We can wait to use them again for future catering needs and will be excited to see them again at any friends' weddings!!
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