First We Eat Catering & Confections

918 West Prince Road, Tucson, AZ

About This Vendor

Catering for Every Special Occasion

First We Eat Catering & Confections is a wedding food service based in Tucson, AZ. This team of dedicated professionals strives to provide an exceptional culinary experience for your special day. With an exquisite menu and friendly service, they aim to leave a lasting impression on you and your esteemed guests. First We Eat Catering & Confections is owned by executive chef Mathew Cable. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Mathew uses his culinary expertise to craft mouthwatering wedding meals. Together with executive pastry chef Gina Skelton and catering manager Megan Noli, he is passionate about delivering high-quality services. Their mission is to account for every detail of your celebratory feast so that you can focus on making memories with your loved ones. This caterer can accommodate a wide range of serving styles, such as buffets, food stations, family-style meals, and plated dinners. With everything from salads and soups to entrees and desserts, they can deliver a well-rounded dining experience. You and your guests can enjoy dishes such as espresso-braised short rib, wild rice chicken, and eggplant Wellington. If you so desire, First We Eat Catering & Confections can also create a custom wedding cake.

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Cuisine

American, BBQ, Cajun, Chinese, French, Fusion, Greek, Hawaiian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Northeastern, Seafood, Southern, Southwestern, Specialty, Thai

Dietary Options

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher, Nut Free, Organic, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Food & Catering

Buffet, Catering Clean Up, Catering Delivery & Setup, Chef Stations, Family Style, Menu Tastings, Passed Appetizers, Seated Meal, Servers

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First We Eat Catering & Confections Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/19/2022 by Alison W

My husband has celiac disease which makes eating safely a challenge-- the folks at first we eat were INCREDIBLE about showing us our options and making sure everything was safe for my husband to eat. Even with our gluten free restriction, we ha...

d a ton of options. We decided to make everything gluten free and all the food was spectacular. They also made specific meals for our vegan/lactose free family (not an easy combo to manage on top of being gluten free!) and they took care of everyone beautifully. We asked for one of the dishes to have the pork substituted with chicken and they did it no problem, and it was spectacular! One of the servers also was so kind as to bring out some of the hors d'oeuvres to us while we were taking photos so that we didn't go hungry and got to try their spectacular stuffed mushrooms. We also got a gluten free sheet cake from them which was delicious! At every step from tasting to the day of, they were responsive, thoughtful, and had the highest quality most delicious food and wonderful staff. We could not possibly be more thrilled with them. Additionally, they were very affordable and actually well under our food budget. We could not recommend them more! P.S. The vegetable lasagna is mind-blowing

Reviewed On 5/10/2022 by Jessica H

Not only was the First We Eat team great communicators but our wedding dinner was delicious! What a great team to make our day so special!!!

Reviewed On 4/06/2022 by Jake B

My wife and I hired First We Eat for our wedding, and could not have been happier with our choice. From the start, we were immediately drawn in by their menu options and great reviews. The catering manager, Megan, is an absolute pleasure to dea...

l with. She was so friendly, responsive, and helpful with her knowledge and experience in her business. Between her and the Owner/Chef, Mathew, every detail was discussed, confirmed, and improved by their suggestions. Mathew prepared our tasting, and we were blown away by the flavor and presentation of each dish. On the day of our wedding, they both (with their staff) executed service perfectly. They were very professional in their appearances, attitudes, and work. The food all around was outstanding, and we received so many compliments about each course, as well as how polite, courteous, and attentive the servers were throughout the night. When it was over, they left the kitchen spotless and congratulated us again on their way out. I truly believe catering can make or break weddings, and with First We Eat, they went above and beyond any expectations we had and absolutely NAILED IT. I cannot say enough good things about this company, and would not hesitate to recommend them or use them again in the future.

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Reviewed On 3/08/2022 by Dakota M

For our wedding we had the most delicious food, and the chef was so accommodating. My mother in law wanted beans for everyone but my wife and I wanted mashed potatoes, so he made potatoes for the two of us and beans for everyone else, which was...

super special. They made us our special green chili and cheddar cornbread, which was so good. (We we’re missing our honey butter for our cornbread, but that’s a super minor detail.) They made sure to serve my wife and I so we could be sure to eat, and we’re super sweet. If you get the salsa, it’s delicious, but it’s not local medium, so I would ask for extra spice if that’s what you’re looking for. I would absolutely hire this company again for future events!

Reviewed On 2/28/2022 by Wendy m

What a relief to find an exceptional caterer who also does wedding cakes. the food was absolutely delicious and our wedding cake was beyond delicious. so many cake flavors to choose from. everything went smooth and the staff was professional. ...

highly recommend and would definitely hire again if I needed in the future.

Reviewed On 12/09/2021 by Joanna S

They were very professional to work with and the food was amazing! All of our guests said how wonderful everything tasted and how quick it was. Thank you!

Reviewed On 11/22/2021 by Natasja R

The service, food and staff were wonderful. Many of the guests commented on how good the food was and how friendly the staff was . Our food was made special for us with certain specifications, and it paid off. Yummm.

Reviewed On 11/01/2021 by Manuel G

Just wanted to let you guys know the food was amazing! Everything was so tasty and delicious! Please let the chef know he did an amazing job and he was such a nice person!! Thank you to all the staff!!

Reviewed On 4/08/2021 by Christina F

The food was great! The planning process was simple and smooth. Communication with Megan was very prompt and professional. They made catering go smoothly and easily for me and accommodated many extra things I asked for. They went above and beyo...

nd with my special requests. We didn’t get to have cake at the wedding due to running around and I was so sad. I mentioned it to Megan and she had the baker make my husband and I a personalized cake to pick up the week after the wedding. Talk about going above and beyond!

Reviewed On 4/02/2021 by Corina Y

The food was just so delicious, when we did our tasting for our wedding, it was hard for us to decide! We had plated service for our wedding, and everyone said the food was great. There was just one table that got forgotten about, but it got fi...

gured out. Also wish that the cake had been served to each table, but it was an oversight we forgot about. Would definitely recommend them to friends!

Reviewed On 3/23/2021 by Meagan C

We hired First We Eat Catering for one of our client's backyard weddings and they were such a joy to work with. They were timely, efficient and helped where ever needed... plus the food and service was fantastic. We'd love to work with them aga...

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Reviewed On 2/01/2021 by Ashley K

First We Eat catered my wedding this past weekend at the Z Mansion in Tucson. The food was amazing and the cake was gorgeous! The staff were so friendly and helpful through the entire process. Highly recommend!!

Reviewed On 12/03/2020 by Megan S

I would highly recommend First We Eat catering! They are very quick to respond. Their food is amazing and they did such a good job with my cake. They even made special meals for my family members who are vegan!

Reviewed On 10/28/2020 by Dawn J

The communication in preparation for my event was very responsive. The attention to detail and understanding of our needs was translated beautifully and understood immediately. The delivery went off without a hitch and the guests were raving!...

There is not an event I wouldn't consider First We Eat for, they are amazing and dedicated to the craft of food and service. (This was not a wedding, but a private event)

Reviewed On 10/25/2020 by K W

We highly recommend First We Eat Catering. Start to finish this was the best experience I’ve had with catering, in fact it was perfect and went beyond my expectations. The food was fantastic and high end, prices were competitive! I don’t think ...

we could have done better price wise with the amount of food and service we enjoyed. They brought everything into our home that they needed, including dishes and silverware, and cooked, set the tables, served, and cleaned up, leaving me with a spotless kitchen. The chefs and Megan are both professional and delightful to work with. Especially now, during this pandemic I was so happy to be able to have our our Bar Mitzvah party safely in our home. They wore their masks the entire time, always covering their noses, and both safety and cleanliness was 100% on point. I could go on and on about how wonderful First We Eat is, but I’ll just say they have my highest recommendation.

Contact Info for First We Eat Catering & Confections

918 West Prince Road, Tucson, AZ

(520) 437-4235

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Meet the Team

Megan Marcello Noli

Manager

Hello! I am the Catering Manager for First We Eat Catering & Confections. I've been working in catering and events for the last six years in Tucson. I've planned and executed a variety of events from small meals in unusual locales to 300 person weddings. I'm familiar with venues in our surrounding areas, native foods, different cuisines, planners, florists and other vendors. I can help you to plan a meal to capture the feel of your event or work with you to make your vision a reality. Our team would love to be a partner with you!

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