Fireside Catering

adding the burrata bar and the pizza late night snack. The same restaurant group also owns The Bancroft, The Double Bull Tavern, and Gibbet Hill and we love we can go back and have what we ate at our wedding again. We also did the open bar and were able to have two signature drinks and had wine service at dinner which was perfect.

oval and excitement when we relayed who the caterer would be, but we were truly blown away by both the food, and the incredible service that the Fireside Catering team provided us with. The food was absolutely delicious - we attended a tasting where we really got a feel for what Fireside Catering's offerings looked like and planned out menu accordingly. There are so many selections and every single one of them feels local, fresh, and made with in-season ingredients. You truly can't go wrong! Our guests loved our hors d'oeuvres selections and we've heard repeatedly how tasty the entrees were, too. Additionally, the service team with Fireside Catering is absolutely top-notch. Helen & Amy at the Stevens Estate were both true gems to work with leading up to our event, and then our service team on the day of the wedding was attentive, hardworking, and friendly, but never overbearing. Being the exclusive caterer for the Stevens Estate saved us from having to look into any other caterers, but we would have picked Fireside Catering again and again if given the option - truly the best & we're so thankful to have been able to enjoy their delicious food & drinks and amazing service on our wedding day!

e time leading up to the wedding, always being so helpful and responsive to all the questions we had, no matter how small. She was so supportive of us and gave us so much good advice, we truly believe our wedding would not have been anywhere near as successful without Helen involved. Helen even went significantly out of her way to fulfill a special request that we had that added so much to our wedding, we are so appreciative of her for that. The staff, in addition to Helen and all from Fireside Catering, were also extremely courteous, with many of our guests commenting on how great the service and food was. Fireside Catering also takes such good care of people with allergies. They went far out of their way to make sure that every guest had delicious food no matter what their allergies were, and that made the event so much more special for each of our guests. The day was such a perfect day for all these reasons and we're so appreciative of Helen and all the catering staff for helping us have the best wedding we could have hoped for!

sting, we were able to sample absolutely delicious food from all courses of the meal. We ended up picking the beef and fish option for the wedding, and we used the chef’s vegan/vegetarian choice as the third option. Each dish was flavorful, and it was gourmet quality. For the wedding, the guests loved their dishes. They were glad that they could have a variety of choices for their eating needs. Those who had severe allergies were catered to specifically so they could safely enjoy the dinner. People reported to me that this was the best food they had ever had at weddings they attended. Use this company!

very professional team.

st most organized, knows her stuff woman and we loved working with her! She set up a tasting for us which was very sweet and intimate and we were able to get a lot done in that meeting as well! She asked us questions on things we hadn't thought of which made it easier on us. She came out to the house (our venue) early on to map out everything from tent to tables to chairs and dancefloor as well as what the kitchen will need, parking for their staff, the ceremony set-up etc. Her and Fireside took care of setting us up with the tent vendor which included the tables, chairs, and dance floor. Took care of the linens, the cutlery, dishes, bar set-up etc. On the day of our event, Jess was the event manager and she was PURE AMAZINGNESS. The whole staff there with us that day were incredibly kind, fun, professional, swift, and easy-going. They created a beautiful display for the food (we did food stations) and were on top of the day from beginning to end. And the food....WE HAD NO LEFTOVERS! We did the stations and I am so happy we did! The catering company, the chef, and the chef's staff are very talented and their food speaks for itself. WOW!!! We had an cheeseboard station durning cocktail hour as well as some stationary and passed appetizers. For dinner we did a grilled cheese station, farm to table station with salad and veggies, and a carving station. For dessert we had a selection of mini country pies and during all the dancing we had a pretzel late night station with soft and hard pretzels with all the dips. There were 110 people at this wedding and a few pretzels left at the very end, thats it! The bartenders were very friendly as well as made tasty drinks. They didn't miss a beat and the guests enjoyed conversations with them as well as their vibe in general! I would use Fireside for everything truly! We are incredibly grateful to them and Amy for bringing my dream wedding into reality better than I could have ever imagined it!

much they enjoyed the hors d'oeuvre during our cocktail hour, which ranged from oysters on the half-shell to crispy chicken sandwiches. They helped us craft a menu that all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed!

g, and there are so many customizable options. Laura was SO organized and kept everything going seamlessly! If you are in the market for a special event caterer, I cannot recommend Fireside Catering enough!!

ered vs having the wedding at a venue with the full kitchen and all prep on site but wow, did they deliver! I would highly recommend them to anyone planning an event. The food was all absolutely delicious and we had so many compliments, this was not your typical wedding food that can be underwhelming. Our steaks were all cooked correctly, everything came out at the perfect temperature for the dish including all appetizers, etc. and they had a huge variety to choose from which made the menu really fun. The staff was all so great and it went off without a hitch - we had a number of accommodations for guests and they handled each one with ease. We worked with Katie Ayers and she was amazing every step of the way - always responsive, super organized and on top of things, and all of this with a smile and positive attitude. Katie & Fireside - thank you for giving us such a wonderful experience at our wedding, you knocked it out of the park!

d not particularly accommodating. Relatively late in the game, we reached out to Jessica at Fireside and she couldn't have been more helpful. She patiently walked us through all of our options, collaborated with us to add some special touches and even put together a private testing for us when our original caterer claimed they were unable to. The quality of the food, presentation and variety were all top notch. We got a ton of good feedback from our guests about the food and it was a huge relief after getting off to such a rocky start on the catering front. If you have the opportunity to work with Fireside (and specifically Jessica), you shouldn't hesitate to do so. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process!

od and drinks. They menu to pick from is vast and they offered many great options for guests with allergies and alternate diets as well. Could not have had a better caterer!

a vast menu (this is a good thing!) which left us with more choices to make than we had initially thought. Everything on the menu looked great and after some back and forth conversations with Amy, we finally got down to deciding on the Miso Cod and the Beef Tenderloin. Both of these options went down incredibly well with our guests who were full of compliments on both choices. The presentation was great, as was the team at Fireside who ensured that everything with the dining portion of the day ran smoothly. Highly recommended & we are grateful for making things as great on the day as they were! -Bill & Lauren

iented and incredibly helpful from developing our event timeline to turning our ideas into a menu. Our wedding was mid-September and our guests loved that we greeted them with mini-cider donuts in a to-go bag for them to have a bite before the event began. The food was local and matched our season (bisques, fall salads) perfectly.

ally appreciated the local seasonally-themed dishes.

e versions of quotes and helping us decide on options. Everything turned out great and all of our guests were RAVING about the food (even still a month later)! We even had our own personal assistant to make sure we were always fed and had anything we wanted all night, and they brought us a plate of all apps during Cocktail hour to make sure we were well fed and got to try everything while taking our photos. She also acted as Day-of-Coordinators on the day of and set up all of our additional decorations and turned out even more beautiful than I imagined! Overall I definitely recommend them for any event you are planning and honestly am already thinking of ways I can have more of their food soon!

we could choose from. The quality of food and options on their menu are outstanding. At both our tasting and our wedding, we were so happy with the quality and presentation of both the appetizers and the entrees, and more importantly how delicious everything was! We also appreciated the extra touches that Fireside included in their package such as the lemonade and iced tea during cocktail hour and cookies and milk for dessert. The catering team the night of the wedding was professional and everything went seamlessly. We were so happy with our choice to book Fireside and would highly recommend them!

have some really nice touches for our guests, including an apple cider & cider donut station which was perfect for our fall ceremony. We also loved that we could do a signature drink and the beverage options were seasonally and locally inspired, including some local hard cider from our favorite orchard. Fireside catering is more than just a caterer too. They truly planned and executed our entire event flawlessly. They also did a really great job of ensuring the safety of our micro wedding. We were nervous about having a wedding during the pandemic, but us and our guests felt very safe and comfortable with everything the staff did to ensure everyone's safety. Tim was super helpful with all the planning leading up to the wedding and on the day of went above and beyond to make our wedding run smoothly. We loved everything about our wedding and had the best experience with Fireside Catering.

our venue, and Fireside stood out to us by far. The entrees were amazing, and the appetizers were all so delicious. Fireside might be a little pricier than some other catering options, but you really get what you pay for; the food is exceptional. Jessica was wonderful to work with, and she graciously and quickly answered our MANY questions. She also took great care to make note of all guests with allergies and where they were sitting.

lso, their food is amazing! It definitely has that farm to table feel, and they are really good at making sure all dietary needs are met with your selections. I would highly recommend!

of the best in the business. Their food is simply delicious and what you would hope for from a five-star restaurant. The passed h'orderves are all to-die-for! The staff is freindly, prompt, and professional.

as good as they looked. Working with Maura to plan our wedding at The Crane Estate was a dream; she made it easy and fun. People are STILL messaging me about the apricot-braised short ribs and how they melted in their mouths. High praise coming from our families of food-obsessed Italian and Indian-Americans. Service was great and the evening flowed seamlessly. If you're in New England and want food that honors the local cuisine, I'd highly recommend Fireside Catering.

t as important to her as it is to you. She not only makes absolutely delicious food she also helps to organize your day and makes things run very smoothly so you don’t have to worry about a thing. She’s more than just a caterer she’s a godsend! Her staff is very friendly and professional. One nice touch was that she designated one server to be our own personal server for the reception - our server followed us when we were having pictures taken making sure that we got to eat some of the appetizers and always had something to drink. She also made sure that we got back to our table to actually eat our entrées so we werent “trapped” talking to people at their tables during dinner. So many wedding couples say they never got to eat the food at their own wedding but we did and we are so happy we did! Of course I cannot say enough good things about the food. Oh my the food!! Our wedding was in September 2018 and we still run into guests who rave about how much they loved the food! The food made a great impression on everyone. The beef tenderloin entree was so tender you could cut it with a fork and it melted in your mouth. So yummy. The Statler chicken was the moistest chicken I have ever eaten. Mushroom gruyere pastry appetizers and were a big hit! The Thai pork meatballs and grilled chicken taco apps were also gobbled up! Honestly all of her appetizers were so good we had a difficult time just choosing five to serve! I highly recommend Fireside Catering for your wedding. I know if we need a caterer for any reason in the future Fireside will be the only place we need to call!

the tasting, picking out the menu and finalizing the details we were absolutely delighted when it came to working with Fireside. What was even better was when we heard from all of our wedding guests during and after the wedding that the food was the best wedding food they had ever had. I have to say, I haven't had really great food at a wedding myself, so I knew where they were coming from and that they were absolutely right - it was the best food they had had! I personally did not eat a lot as you can imagine but my husband was generous as he cut up my filet so when I did have a moment I was able to sneak a bite (best. bites. ever.!) I think when it comes to cooking for the masses, there definitely can be some difficulties but Fireside Catering has their culinary experience down to a science! What I loved was that not only was the food great but the experience was seamless - Jessica was super responsive and made sure all of our needs were met. So, let me start from the beginning - My husband and I had our tasting in Burlington, MA and let me tell you, you want to come hungry because the food is so good and you'll want room in your stomach to eat it all! I have a severe nut and peanut allergy which I was very concerned about from the beginning however Jessica put all of my fears aside when she explained that everything was made in house, even their crackers (something I wouldn't have expected)! There was not a single item that I could not eat and there was not cross-contamination, which anyone with an allergy knows that part can be the trickiest aspect to overcome. After my fears were put to rest and we had attempted to eat all of the food (there wasn't much that was left) we knew we wanted to go with Fireside for our catering needs. We actually did not taste test any other vendor because in our minds the experience and careful attention to detail could not be met elsewhere. As I mentioned before, Jessica was very responsive and worked with us to design the menu of our wedding dreams! She stayed in contact with us even when there were months that we did not need to communicate - she would simply just check in with us to let us know she was there, which I personally loved. I am not a very fussy person when it comes to wedding planning, I want to trust the vendors because they really are the experts. Jessica did not disappoint in terms of building a relationship as she was extremely easy to either email, call or meet with in person! When the big day was finally around the corner I met with my wedding coordinator that ran the venue and Jessica - when meeting with them I knew they already had an incredible relationship which spoke to both of their characters. We walked through step by step what the day and evening would consist of and I have to say I left feeling great and accomplished. The feeling of being cared for and knowing I was in good hands was extremely comforting and honestly, exciting! When the big day finally came everything went exactly as planned. Jessica was even there to say a quick hi to my husband and I before the night got busy. I would say the only downside was saying goodbye to her as she was a pleasure to work with. I can definitely say if I ever need catering again or a friend needs it, I would always say to go with Fireside Catering!

elping to keep us organized and always available for questions and advice. On the day of, Fireside staff were there to bring water and snacks for my bridesmaids and I before the ceremony, usher us downstairs when it was time and help signal our guests when it was time to move from cocktail hour to the ceremony, etc., serve incredible food, and generally make sure the evening progressed flawlessly. We got so many compliments from our guests during and after the wedding about how good the food was. My husband and I are vegetarian but most of our guests were not, and Fireside was great about accommodating our food preferences, guest allergies, etc. Can’t recommend Fireside enough!

side Catering was like having an on sight wedding planner. She vetted the vendor list with great detail saving me time and energy, single handedly taking away all our stress that could have developed with planning a wedding. Her organization and attention to detail as she worked with us, planning a wedding from out of town goes without saying. She was extremely quick to respond to emails and made sure that every detail was exactly how we wanted it! She goes above and beyond catering! If you have a chance to work with Fireside Catering and Maura you will not regret it. They make the process of planning a wedding so fun and easy. I got so many complements that the food was the best that they have ever had at a wedding and I would agree. The food just melted in your mouth and the large selection supported us to be able to make everyone in our immediate family happy as we added the variety we pictured. Thank you Maura and Fireside Catering for an unforgettable wedding day!!

for us to keep offering us food or to go get us drinks. Truly went above and beyond to make sure our day was amazing! Thank you Fireside!

I needed something. Every meeting I had with Amy reduced my stress, she seems so calm and ready, like she has it all under control and is aware of all the options and has great recommendations. The food was incredible, everybody loved the beef. The landscape is breathtaking with the stone wall along the lake, the little path in the woods, and giant lush green trees surrounding the lawn. Amy even helped set up all the decorations the morning of the wedding. Shout out to Lord who was by my side whenever I needed him and was waiting for us after our walk down the isle with a specialty drink for each of us in his hand. My mom said that they treated us like royalty. I cannot say enough great things about this place, I will recommend it to everyone I know!

She understood my vision and was super helpful! Can't say enough good things about her!

i, lobster role, and bread. All our guests raved about the food. Both the appetizers and the main course. We had so many compliments about the food. For dessert we had delicious cookie ice cream sandwiches. The staff were very helpful and cognizant about food allergies.

ough good things about their service. They catered to my every need and were so polite and accommodating. They really made my day special and I couldn’t be happier with their service.

ents on the food as well as the wedding itself. Tim was great to work with and made my job much easier. I was really impressed with the way it all came together, even with the less than ideal weather and thankful for all the hard work that went into making it a beautiful day.

ng enjoyed Fireside catering at many company-wide meetings and Webber group food at a number of their delicious restaurants, we were thrilled to have them cater our wedding in May. Tim was incredibly easy to work with. laying everything out for us in the simplest of terms, and giving us clear direction when we needed to make a decision or sign something etc. As with many couples, we had ten million questions and Tim was always so patient and responsive in helping us nail down details. On the day of the event, the Fireside staff was like a team of wizards, assembling our various tables, welcoming guests, and making the venue look absolutely stunning. The food was beyond words. Every horderve was delicious (and as a bride who loves her food, the staff made sure I was able to try every item which was very much appreciated :D ) and our guests are still talking about their meals. All of this is even more impressive knowing that Fireside and the Webber Group make every effort to source their ingredients locally, supporting area farms and businesses. There's nothing quite like great food with a conscious. At the end of the night, the staff pulled out their wizardry skills yet again to help our families and friends pack everything up in what seemed like record time. Fireside is clearly a well-oiled machine that feels like a small family business. We cannot recommend them enough and would gladly talk to any bride or groom considering them to elaborate.

which entree was better and even the vegetarians seemed happy. We had cannoli's and bread pudding for dessert! We even had a soup course! Jessica was a saint going back and forth helping arrange the linens until all the details were perfect. Highly recommend

s we booked the venue, and could not have had a better experience. Maura is absolutely wonderful. She is so knowledgeable, fun to work with, and makes the menu-planning process so seamless and easy. She was extremely responsive and very detailed which was such a help since we planned the wedding remotely. We also could not have been happier with the amazing food! We were told by so many guests (and happen to agree) that it was by far the best food they have ever had at a wedding. There are so many options to choose from, and everything that we tasted and offered at the wedding was absolutely delicious! Fireside puts a strong emphasis on high-quality, seasonal food, and it completely shows in the presentation and taste. We had heard that the bride and groom often don't eat very much at their own wedding, but that was not the case for us! We enjoyed absolutely everything that Fireside prepared for us. We are so grateful to have been able to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience at our wedding. We cannot recommend Fireside highly enough!!

ake sure that we had thought everything through. As a fairly organized person myself, I was amazed by the level of detail that Amy brought to her planning, and utterly impressed by the professionalism of her and her staff on the day of our wedding. Everyone warns you that no matter how much thought you put into your food, you won't be able to taste it on your wedding day, but my husband and I were assigned our own personal caterer (shout out to Lord who was AMAZING) who made sure that we got to try all of the apps, always had a glass in hand, and got to eat our salads and entrees before heading onto the dance floor. Moraine's exclusive caterer, Fireside, is AMAZING. I can't say enough about the burrata we had on our salad (mouth is watering again thinking about it) and my local pan seared cod was delicious!

h expectations for the food. We were initially interested in Fireside because of their locally and sustainably sourced ingredients. We worked with Maura from Fireside to come up with a menu that truly represented who we are. Maura exceeded every expectation that we had during the planning process. Over the year we worked together she was responsive, creative, and just a super cool person. The pricing was reasonable and they were extremely flexible. The food at our wedding was some of the best we have ever had and easily the best wedding food we have had. They accommodated our preference for gluten free food and many vegan options. We couldn't have chosen a better team to work with! Thank you to the whole Fireside team for making our day so special!

ignated servers the entire night who made sure we always had whatever food / beverages we wanted, which was nice because it meant I didn't need to spend precious time in waiting at the bar for a glass of champagne! Truly excellent service - I would absolutely recommend Fireside Catering!

ence. Tim Holmes was our coordinator and he was nothing short of amazing. He made the stressful ordeal of wedding planning feel painless! He did everything from start to finish--meetings, giving us the tour, coordinating our vendors, giving us a timeline, showing us all of our menu possibilities--and was very patient with all our questions. Tim is so genuine and nice, and we never once felt he was trying to pressure us into anything we didn’t want to do. Now, for the food--it was seriously SO good, and we even heard from some of our guests that it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Going to the tasting at the Bradley with other engaged couples was one of the most fun parts of wedding planning, and helped us choose our menu. There are so many options! If your wedding is in the fall, don’t pass on the apple cider and cider beignets to welcome guests.