J & L Catering

ng was going to span three full days for all guests. I continued to search for caterers and came across J&L Catering, which also happened to be local to me. Our first phone conversation went amazingly. John really understood my vision and was able to provide all the elements we needed for our three days (raw bar, carving station, and lobster bake). The pricing for all three days was fantastic. I was nervous that in order to meet such a great price, perhaps the food quality would be lacking. Boy was I wrong! We had our tasting of each of our three menus and everything was delicious, tender, juicy, and full of flavor. My fiancé and I were blown away with how amazing the food tasted. We could not have been more pleased with the final outcome for our wedding weekend. Our guests haven’t stop talking about how great the food was. And besides taste and price, the last element you hope for is good customer service. John and his team have this in spades. Every time I had a question about the menu or what to rent for plates, etc.; I always received a prompt phone call or email with a reply. As a bride trying to plan their big day, it is so nice to have someone there to quickly answer your questions. By the end of our long planning process and wedding weekend, we really felt like John and his team was a part of our family. That is nearly impossible to find this day and age. If you are looking to book a caterer, look no further than J&L Caterers. You will not be disappointed!

onable budget. He also gave us some great cost-saving tips when it came to our appetizers and our meal choices, which helped us have everything we wanted without spending a fortune. I appreciated that he was also realistic - when we mentioned wanting ice cream, he pointed out how messy that would be to serve given our outdoor August wedding. I liked that he was willing to say no to things that he knew he couldn't do well rather than just agreeing to things and then providing a subpar experience. John and his wife Laurel were also very responsive when it came to communication. Any time I emailed, one of them would respond within a few hours at most. They also worked with me to put together a rental order for all our dishes, silverware, linens, tables, and chairs, and they were very flexible with helping me add and remove items to the order right up until a week before the wedding. On the night of the wedding, John made sure that my husband and I were well fed, creating individual appetizer and dinner plates for us so that we didn't miss out on any food. He really seemed to care that we were happy. I would definitely recommend hiring J & L Catering.

ful, and the team he brought with him was equally terrific. It was nice to be able to mingle with my guests versus worrying about getting everyone fed. I'll definitely use J&L again for a party!

ception location when our first one fell through! We went with a BBQ style buffet and our guests absolutely loved it. It was affordable and so many of our guests remarked on how great the food and service was! I highly recommend J&L catering for your wedding or any event - big or small!

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sincerely appreciated that. On the day of the wedding, I was not worried because I had faith that John and his staff would come through and they most certainly did. Our guests complimented his staff as well as the food. Even our vegetarian friends were impressed with their meals which was important to us. Considering wedding planning can be so stressful, it was refreshing to work with someone who did not stress us out. Thank you, John!!

ofessional during the reception. It felt so nice to know that the catering was in such capable hands. It was one less thing to worry about! We highly recommend J&L Catering!

dding, and John took the challenge in stride. We had rave reviews about the food. He made sure we (bride and groom) got a chance to eat. We can't thank him enough!

t! The food was outstanding and he even made a little meal for my 2 year old son during our tasting as well! The night of the wedding was just perfect and I think I might have hugged John a couple times before it was over! Thank you SO much for making my wedding perfect! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

sphere. Having checked out other caterers, we knew immediately during the J&L tasting that we wanted to use them for our wedding. John and Laurel's communication was top notch leading up to the wedding. They made sure we were comfortable with the menu and helped us not only cater to folks with food allergies and dietary restrictions, but also for a number of our guests who were keeping kosher for Passover (which is not an easy thing to cater for). During the wedding, John and his staff were organized and friendly. John was really conscientious about checking in with us and making sure we were getting food and were happy with how things were going. He was also amazing about catering to those with food restrictions (whose food we tasted too and were incredible) and making sure that they all got their food in a timely manner. We were really happy with our wedding menu, and many of our guests mentioned that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! Please feel free to message us for any specifics on our experience, but we wholeheartedly recommend J&L to cater for your event or wedding!

had to pick them for our big day. John and his staff are absolutely amazing and even accomadated my vegetarian and vegan wedding guests with delicious options. If you want the best caterer out there then go with J&L!

swer any questions I had. He really heard my vision, and together we made it a success. I decided on a brunch with an omelette station along with lots of other delicious breakfast food, the guests raved about how delicious it was and how beautiful all the food was displayed. His staff was very professional and friendly. I would not hesitate to have J & L Catering for my next event!

extra arm and a leg. We loved how many options were available to choose from to create a unique and custom wedding menu. The day of the event, the food service went smoothly. The staff was professional and friendly and we received many compliments on the service. The food was delicious, they were able to quickly serve salad and entrees to help us maximize our time on the dance floor, and the food came out hot and fresh. Though we barely had time to eat, what we did try was the same quality (if not better) than what we tried at the tasting. We would absolutely recommend J&L Catering, by far the highest quality catering you will get for a very reasonable price.

GOOD. John was always quick to respond, offered his professional advice, but in the end let us do whatever we wanted. That's my kind of flexible. 11/10 would nosh again.

ktail hour beautifully presented. The staff went above and beyond their duties and I would highly recommend J&L for all catering needs.

s attentive to each detail along the way. He made a fresh and delicious meal for our summer wedding. It was a relief and a delight to have our wedding meal in his very capable hands.

away. John provided me with a customized menu for our special day. The day of the event they showed up on time with SMILES. John is so attentive and kind which made this experience so easy for me. Via email and in person!! My guest loved the food, loved loved loved the food!!!!!!! I will hire him again in a heartbeat!!

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g quality, and John was so accommodating of various needs and requests. I would highly recommend working with J & L if you are getting married in the Boston area!

vents they have coming up. I highly recommend J & L catering.... I will never be able to say enough nice things about them...

ot only delicious fare, but warm hospitality as well. If you have room left in the belly, ask for the bread pudding. Go with John and go with J&L, you won't be disappointed. Regards, Marybeth and Andrew U.

me, organized, and very professional, as were his staff. I had a brunch buffet wedding, and all the food was really good. One of my friends made the cake and J&L cut it up for me, without charging a cake cutting fee. John also had helpful recommendations for linens and tableware. For me, I think the biggest thing was their flexibility - I had an outdoor ceremony/indoor reception on a not exactly warm day. I asked John if they could have coffee and pastry ready for immediately after the ceremony, and they were able to make that happen - I think it really made the experience a lot nicer for my guests to come inside and have a hot drink.

he owners) not only made sure things went smoothly, they actually did extra things for us that was not there responsibility!! If you want a beautiful buffet with fresh greens and flowers, delicious food and wonderful people then hire J&L you won't regret it!! Thank you J&L Catering for a wonderful day!! Kathy Robidoux

for my wife and I. Service was great and the buffet set up was beautiful. Thank you so much john, Laurel, and j & l's staff for making our big day amazing and stress free! If you have any event you need catered I highly recommend these guys! You would be regretting your decision if you decided to use a different company. Once again thank you J & l catering for being a part of our special day! We will definitely be using you again in the future! Ricky and Dawn Robidoux

hool and I'm a life-long cook and we both love good food. So when I say it's hard to please me, I'm not kidding. And John found this out the hard way at our tasting. The food he served me was a bit on the sweeter side and I'm much more of a savory person, so he wasn't getting a lot of positive responses from me. To his credit, he saw that and started talking to me about how he could adjust the recipes and recommending other, more savory options from his menu. We put together something that we both agreed would work and on the day of the wedding, it did - in spades! I LOVED the food - every bit of it that he served and I got TONS of compliments on it from the guests - many of whom were either professional cooks or foodies as well. And best of all, it was all gluten-free (other than the rolls) so I knew it was safe for all of my friends to eat. We had the Portobello Napoleons, the Garlic Steak Tips, the (modified) Spiced pecans and cranberry salad with cherry balsamic dressing, the cheesy cauliflower casserole, and the roasted root vegetables. Make sure you get his special red pepper butter too. YUM! P.S. If you're working on a budget like we were, ask him about bringing your own appetizers to save some cash. He made the suggestion to us and it saved us tons of money.

e. We are so pleased and more than satisfied with the way the event went - from their prompt arrival and setup, great service, and delicious food! We did not expect their beautiful buffet table display and received many comments from our guests on that. I've had several requests from friends and family for their name and will definitely find another reason to use J & L Catering again - they made the day so easy and pleasant!

rtainly was. Everything was delicious, most importantly. Everything arrived as promised, on time and in the appropriate containers with heating instructions. I received so many compliments on both his professionalism and the food itself, I have no doubt that he was the best caterer I could have hired.

to work with. When we emailed them about details they got back to us the same day. They adhered to all timelines and checked with us frequently during the party to make sure we were still good with the times. They also were sensitive to the wellbeing of the lobsters. When a female was found with multiple eggs,they allowed one of our guests to return it to the ocean so the baby lobsters could be born there. They brought extras in case there were any changes to numbers. They left us with the leftovers which we so enjoyed the next day i.e.. lobster salad and mussels. They/the staff were unobtrusive but always available and handled everything flawlessly. Kudos J & L!

nice. Everyone raved about the food - lobsters, chicken, clam chowder (delicious), hot dogs, corn on the cob, salad and fruit for dessert. They even clean up and take the trash! I recommend them highly. It was a great event!!!

seem very knowledgeable or enthusiastic. When I called John at J&L Catering, however, he instantly made me feel as if my wedding and my desires were the most important thing. He was excited to be able to be a part of our wedding and was extremely helpful. Not only did he prepare absolutely delicious food and bring a wonderful wait staff, but he ran the entire reception. He worked with the DJ, the photographer, and the bartender to ensure that everyone was on the same page, moving at the same pace, and providing my husband and I with exactly what we wanted. I could not have asked for a better caterer and my reception would not have been as successful as it was if it were not for John. THANK YOU J&L Catering for a perfect wedding day!

dding we hoped for, which we absolutely did. Would definitely recommend John and his team to anyone!

d exceeded! He was fantastic, we discussed the different options, decided on a few and they were all terrific. Everything was absolutely delicious, fresh and beautiful. We featured Kentucky Burgoo, Biscuits and Ham, Benedictine and Cucumber Sandwiches and to top it off with something sweet - Kentucky Bourbon Balls. John went above and beyond by providing unique condiments such as herbed butter and blackberry mustard! I plan on using John and J&L Catering many times in the future. Everything was top notch!!! If you have John as part of your event you are golden!

accommodating. The food was presented beautifully and fit in with our sunflower barn theme. Our guests raced about our food! Some even asking for recipes! I would recommend John very highly and I know he will make your day very special!

eated an ice cream sundae bar using our favorite local ice cream. Everything was perfectly executed and most of our guests went back through the buffet line for seconds! He even packaged the leftovers in our fridge so that our guests had midnight snacks around the fire at the after-party. We were honored and very thankful to have J&L be part of out wedding day!!!