About This Vendor
J & L Catering
Congratulations on your engagement! J & L Catering understands that this is one of the most important days of your lives. We will assist you in every way possible, from building a personalized menu using the freshest ingredients to a free tasting. Call us at 617-852-7127 today for more information!
Details
Cuisine
American, French, Italian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, Specialty, Fusion
Dietary Options
Kosher, Vegetarian
Wedding Categories
Food + Catering, Buffet, Servers, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
J & L Catering Reviews
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Reviewed On 6/18/2017 by Rebecca V
From the very first conversation, John was extremely professional, friendly, and fun! He quickly got us in for a free tasting (which was delicious) where he made us feel like we were eating in a 5-star restaurant but with a relaxed and fun atmo...
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2017
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you, and congratulations again!
Reviewed On 10/15/2015 by Ricky R
My wife Dawn and I used J&l catering on 10/10/15 for our wedding. I don't even know where to begin on expressing how great they were. The food was exceptional and everyone raved about it. The executive chef and owner, John went above and beyond...
Reviewed On 9/28/2015 by
Let me start by saying that John is awesome! He really cares about making your day what you want it to be.
We were working on a tight budget but we have seriously high standards for the food we eat and serve. My husband went to culinary sc...
Reviewed On 6/04/2018 by Kristen F
John was amazing; he was responsive from our first informational phone call until the last box was packed and the last bag of trash hauled away. The food was outstanding; there was a lot of it and it was all delicious. Presentation was beauti...
Reviewed On 1/08/2018 by Lindsay R
John and his team were exceptional. I couldn't have asked for a better caterer for our wedding. From first contact until days after the wedding, John's communication and service was above and beyond most vendors. He even helped me find a new re...
Response from the Vendor on 01/08/2018
Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you, too. We wish you a happy life together and congratulations again!
Reviewed On 12/20/2017 by Mikala B
Great service and food
Reviewed On 12/02/2017 by Laurie T
We can’t say enough about John and his team! The food, service and presentation were beyond our expectations! We received so many compliments from our guests- he truly made our rehearsal dinner perfect. We look forward to using them at our next...
Reviewed On 11/05/2017 by Jessica D
John is the most professional and the most pleasant. It was an absolute joy to work with him. He listened to our requests and created the perfect menu for our wedding. His pricing was completely fair and he was very transparent about costs. We ...
Reviewed On 10/29/2017 by Kelly A
My husband and I are so happy we chose J&L to cater our wedding. After enjoying a tasting with John, we knew that the food would be delicious and plenty. From what our guests told us, we were right. John and his staff were very attentive and pr...
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thank you, Kelly! It was a pleasure serving you on your special day. We at J & L Catering wish you the best!
Reviewed On 10/01/2017 by Jenny I
John was excellent to work with! Even though we had unusual restrictions from our wedding venue, John designed and delivered a perfect menu! His food is delicious and his advice is honest and invaluable. We also had a few vegan guests at our we...
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2017
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you, too!
Reviewed On 9/28/2017 by Amanda G
John and his crew were wonderful at my wedding!! From the first conversation with John, he was professional and very responsive. Just through speaking to him I wanted to hire him but once we had the initial (free!) tasting I knew he was the bes...
Response from the Vendor on 10/02/2017
Thank you! We wish you the best!
Reviewed On 6/17/2017 by Nikki A
J&L catering is absolutely amazing! I got married two weeks ago on June 3rd and people are still talking about how amazing the food was. My husband and I decided we wanted to do a BBQ buffet and when we found and tried J&L we knew right away we...
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2017
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you, and congratulations again!
Reviewed On 4/24/2017 by Pam P
J & L catered my daughters bridal shower and from the first time I spoke with John (the owner) on the phone I knew I made the right choice. We talked on the phone 2 times before the event, and also met at the venue to go over the set up and an...
Response from the Vendor on 04/25/2017
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you, too, and congratulations again!
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Brittany R
It was such a pleasure working with John and Laurel when planning our wedding this past year. They were professional, responded to emails in a timely manner, and helped us deal with some unexpected issues with our venue without it costing us an...
Reviewed On 10/21/2016 by Gina R
John was the bomb-dot-com. People stumbled out of their food comas after dinner service to tell me how amazing it was. I'm pretty sure that anyone who was wearing pants had to undo their top button after their 3rd plate of grub. It was THAT ...
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2016
Thank you so much for this great review! I'm glad you and your guests enjoyed yourselves so much they had to expand their waistline!:) We wish you the best!
Reviewed On 9/27/2016 by Kathy F
The food, display and service was everything I had hoped for. My guest could not stop raving about how good the food was, especially the steak tips. The vegetables were fresh, cooked and seasoned to perfection. The fruit display used during coc...
Reviewed On 9/25/2016 by Kelsey H
John was AMAZING!!!!! He did exactly what we wanted and was very conscious of the allergies we had. his food was absolutely delicious! we were so happy we got to take left overs home!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2016
We are so happy you enjoyed yourselves at your wedding (and the leftovers:). Thank you for your kind words, and we wish you the best!
Reviewed On 9/07/2016 by Randy B
John and Laurel were great! From the tasting to our special day, they helped make it a great day... By help, I mean made us a plate and made us sit down and eat! They are fantastic!
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2016
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are happy you ate and enjoyed yourselves. Congratulations again!
Reviewed On 8/30/2016 by Alexandra D
John was amazing ! The food was beyond delicious and he accommodated all our needs . He was extremely patient with our multiple menu changes! Would highly recommend him!
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2016
Thank you so much for this review! We are thrilled you enjoyed our food and service, and wish you the best. Congratulations again!
Reviewed On 8/22/2016 by Joanna G
We had a terrific experience working with J and L Catering. I was impressed with how communicative John was from the beginning and continued to be so throughout all of our interactions. He easily understood what we wanted for our wedding and wa...
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2016
We are so happy you were thrilled with our food and service. We truly strive to make sure you are comfortable with us and how your day is going to go from the beginning. Congratulations!
Reviewed On 7/11/2016 by Knot M
My husband and I wanted to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and renew our wedding vows. I had contacted about 3 caterers in the area and they couldn't accommodate my request. I contacted J&L and we were able to get the ball rolling right ...
Reviewed On 7/11/2016 by Leah S
We had nearly 300 people at our wedding / reception. Our experience with J & L went smoothly and was perfect from beginning to end! We would highly recommend them! Thank you so much John, Lauren, Julie and the entire staff at J & L for he...
Response from the Vendor on 09/08/2016
What a great wedding with a different menu, great dancing and a lovely couple! We wish you the best!
Reviewed On 6/07/2016 by Sophie K
J & L Catering was fantastic! John was such a pleasure to work with, and people were very happy with the food on the day of the wedding, as were we (at least for the few minutes we got to taste it!). They were very affordable without sacrificin...
Response from the Vendor on 06/07/2016
Thank you so much! It was wonderful working with you, too! I loved creating a menu that reflected you and your wedding. We wish you the best!
Reviewed On 4/20/2016 by Sheri F
John is absolutely amazing. He catered our wedding 4/2/16. The food and his staff were phenomenal. Our guest raved about how good the food was. We did the clamake and everything was perfect. I have had guests ask for his contact info for e...
Response from the Vendor on 06/07/2016
We really appreciate your kind words! It was fantastic being a part of your incredible day!
Reviewed On 11/02/2015 by Knot M
My wife and I, along with our guests, couldn't have been more impressed with dinner and service provided by John. The food was not only delicious, but perfectly customized for the autumn season. John is a seasoned professional, who provided n...
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2015
Thank you Andrew and Marybeth, for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you, too!
Contact Info for J & L Catering
112 Main Street, Medway, MA(617) 852-7127
Meet the Team
John Boardman
Owner
Executive Chef & Owner John Boardman has over 20 years of culinary experience. After he earned his formal culinary degree, John worked for upscale restaurants and has catered for Harvard University. In addition, John worked for Legal Seafoods, Inc., where he was a founding chef of their multi-million dollar catering division. John has also had the honor of cooking under the direction of Julia Child and Jasper White. Over the years, John has catered events for thousands of happy clients, including Former President Bill Clinton. Guests have enjoyed the unique flavors and attention to detail.