Affordable & Delicious Catering
Tri-State Area: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
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Eileen Mosolino
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
John Claude Wedding Catering specializes in providing delicious food at affordable prices for your special day. I personally ensure you have the wedding food, presentation and catering experience of your dreams. As a mother of three children and hundreds of happy brides, I am shocked at how expensive and unattainable wedding catering has become. I wouldn't want my children to start their lives together with such a burden and neither should you. As an owner of John Claude Wedding Catering I make it my mission to provide delicious food with gorgeous presentation at affordable prices. Your wedding is my wedding, let's do it together. Contact me: 201-998-0039 / eileen@jcexclusivecatering.com >> Eileen
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American
BBQ
French
Hawaiian
Italian
Mexican
Northeastern
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Southern
Southwestern
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Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Kosher
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
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Eileen Mosolino
Owner
Hello, My name is Eileen and I am a co-owner of John Claude Wedding Catering. I've lived in the New Jersey and New York area most of my life and as I've raised four wonderful children who have faced this important decision with me. Now, I have made it my mission to care for my brides as my own children who want and desire the most amazing wedding food, presentation and experience ever at an affordable price. Wedding catering shouldn't ruin your financial future and you shouldn't compromise on quality. Our food is delicious, and prepared with the care of your mom. > Eileen
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5.0
out of 5.026 reviews
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John Claude Catering receives glowing reviews from multiple satisfied customers for their exceptional service, delicious food, affordability, and attentive staff. Kristi and her team are praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail. Customers highlight the seamless planning process, accommodating staff, and high-quality food that left guests impressed. The team's responsiveness, thoroughness, and ability to handle unforeseen challenges are noted, making John Claude Catering highly recommended for weddings.- Top reviews
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Casey V
5.0
10/19/2024
Our wedding venue recommend John Claude Catering to us and they did not disappoint! They were on time, the food was delicious, everything was smooth, and they made sure both my husband and I were able to eat (thank you Kristi!!). They are also very affordable!! Definitely recommend for anyone who needs a caterer.
Kelly B
5.0
7/01/2024
Kristi and her team did an AMAZING job for our wedding in Brooklyn. Food was delicious, super organized and professional, and they decorated the buffet table in the cutest way. People were raving about the shrimp and lobster ravioli. Despite all the delicious food they didn’t break the bank! They even helped with setup and cleanup when we were a few hands short. Would highly recommend John Claude!
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Christal J
5.0
6/09/2024
Kristi & her team were such a delight to have cater to our wedding. The process was made to simplify all of the cost from the beginning to the end, and met all the needs I asked for. From changing things in our package to meet our dietary needs as well as catering lunch for the day of our wedding for our bridal party. High recommended, 10/10. Also super budget friendly!!
Alexa R
5.0
5/15/2024
My husband and I cannot thank the John Claude Catering team enough for the amazing work they did to help make our wedding so special! The food was phenomenal and many guests went back for seconds it was that good! Additionally, Kristi was super responsive during the planning process and answered any and all questions or issues no matter how small! This definitely helped make the planning process less stressful. We highly recommend working with this team for your wedding for both the amazing food and great team behind the food!
Maddie W
5.0
4/27/2024
We had an incredible experience working with Kristi and her team at John Claude Exclusive Catering for our ~100-person wedding in Brooklyn last weekend, and feel truly lucky to have found them. Kristi was so warm, knowledgable, and thoughtful during the planning process, helping us understand the pros and cons of various logistical options and working with us to design a great menu and detailed timeline, all while keeping our limited budget in mind and making lots of really helpful cost-saving recommendations. Her staff was equally terrific in keeping the party (and the bar) running smoothly, seamlessly facilitating the conversion of our single-space venue from ceremony to cocktail hour to seated buffet dinner with dance floor. The food was DELICIOUS -- lots of guests were raving about it -- and Kristi made sure that the two of us got to try everything and eat enough while being pulled in a million different directions. We even had some leftovers to take home, which we've been enjoying all week!
Kaitlyn G
5.0
3/07/2024
John Claude catering is AMAZING! I recenly used them for my wedding and cannot express how pleased I was with everything they did! They do it all from set up, to clean up and everything in between. Kristi and her team take great pride in what they do and it really shows. Their staffs attention to detail and care for how the whole day went was impeccible. I really felt like I had nothing to worry about the whole day and they made sure I did not. If you are looking for an on site caterer I highly recommend them! All of their food was fresh and delicious and being that my venue was just a venue rental and I had to be prepraed with renting and bringing everything myself from elsewhere, Kristi made sure I had everything I would need and if there was anything I forgot they were prepared for that too. Thank you for making my wedding day seamless and more than perfect!
Stephanie C
5.0
11/27/2023
John Claude Catering was the vendor of choice for our wedding. From the tasting to the buffet at the wedding, the food was amazing, affordable and the three different packages allow you choose the menu that suits you. Kristi the catering manager was amazing to work with and was super helpful when it came to menu planning and accommodating our gluten free guest. Our venue required a site visit prior to booking and she was more then willing to make the trip out. Kristi and her team did an amazing job the day of the wedding, from the bar and food service to the breakdown of everything at the end of the night. They were very efficient, organized, and packages all the leftovers for us to take home. I highly recommend booking this team for your event.
Tobi T
5.0
10/23/2023
We worked with Kristi for our wedding and she was so helpful and kind and really went above and beyond for us. Our guests were satisfied with the food & service. And we were beyond thrilled with our day and we couldn't have done it without John Claude Catering's help!
Maire O
5.0
10/21/2023
Having Kristi and her team at John Claude cater your wedding is like if your sister were your caterer. She has so much integrity around her work that she will work so hard to make sure your day is a success.
Booking and designing the menu was so easy; the tasting was great; and the price was within our budget. Not only are John Claude’s prices reasonable, but Kristi reviewed our rentals list and pointed out a few items we could probably do without.
Leading up to the wedding, Kristi checked in a few times to make sure everything would be seamless the day of. And on the catering side, everything was! Unfortunately, our venue dropped the ball on a number of things, such as setting the correct number of places at each table, not having enough space for the buffet tables, and so on, but Kristi and the staff stepped up immediately to fix everything so all our guests could have seats and be comfortable. The phrase “above and beyond” gets used so often, but I don’t know how else to describe what she made possible, even when our venue was making it very difficult! They brought me and my husband a plate of appetizers right away, made sure our glasses were always full, and checked in to see if we needed seconds, etc.
And of course, so importantly, the food was amazing! I’ve rarely had salmon so moist, and certainly never at a high volume event. The vodka penne, eggplant rigatoni, roasted potatoes, and steak were also particularly fantastic. So many of our guests were remarking on how much they loved it.
I would book John Claude Exclusive Catering again in a heartbeat, and am forever grateful to Kristi for making our day a success!
Sheila K
5.0
9/18/2023
We hired John Claude Exclusive Catering to cater our wedding and they were fabulous. Kristi in particular is just an absolute pleasure to work with in every sense. She’s done so many weddings that she can help you plan out a menu that will not only be custom and delicious but perfectly suited to your event needs. We had a home wedding for 140 guests which requires extra planning and sometimes getting creative with space and supplies and Kristi was available to help us figure everything out from where food prep stations made sense, to how many cups, napkins and other supplies we’d need. She also offered suggestions to minimize unnecessary expenses and wedding details that could be skipped without sacrificing anything about our or our guests’ experience. And lastly, the service the day of was nothing short of amazing. Kristi and her team set up our reception tent beautifully, served hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour so efficiently, moved guests through our buffet quickly and brought my husband and I specially crafted plates all night long to make sure we were eating and got to eat while the food was hot. That personal touch allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our wedding. The bartenders were also excellent and tons of fun! They also cleaned and and packed everything away at the end of the night so well that you’d hardly know we’d just just served dinner, dessert and drinks to 140 people. Highly recommend booking this team for your wedding!
Nicole P
5.0
9/18/2022
We used John Claude Exclusive Catering for our wedding, and I cannot say enough good things about them. Kristi was so attentive to every detail and very communicative! We had a pretty tight budget and they really tailored their services to be within it without sacrificing quality. 10/10 WOULD USE THEM AGAIN!
Mellie J
5.0
6/26/2022
From beginning to end, Kristi and her team at John Claude were with us every step of the way. Their are not enough words to discribe how amazing and integral they were to our wedding. The food from the cocktail hour, to the reception was amazing we could not get enough. Kristi made us feel comfortable and taken care of, her insite and suggestions were so helpful. Frank kept the drinks flowing and our guests happy. Our wedding was a dream come true, thank you so much John Claude.
Natalie S
5.0
5/23/2022
We used John Claude Exclusive Catering for our wedding. The food was great and the staff was so helpful and friendly!
Kristi also helped us along every step of the way which was extremely helpful!
Would absolutely recommend to anyone and everyone!
Lauren D
5.0
5/12/2022
Kristi from John Claude was amazing! The food at our wedding reception was delicious, there was great variety for different palates, and the pricing was a great value. The buffet was set up beautifully. We were also very impressed by their team. They were very efficient and organized; everything ran smoothly on the day-of. Kristi also checked in with my husband and I throughout the reception to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed, which was very nice. We're so glad we chose John Claude.
Anadina S
5.0
12/15/2021
I am a day of wedding coordinator so needless to say, I work with many vendors every week. I recently worked a wedding with John Claude Catering team under Kristi's expert leadership. Not only is she wonderfully involved in the process of planning and makes sure to manage your expectations offering helpful advise, but on the wedding day she works incredibly hard, and stops at nothing to make sure the day is perfect. So does the rest of the team. Everyone was very happy with the food and service and I was happiest to work with such an ethical and caring team. I highly recommend them!
Lorena S
5.0
8/21/2021
I need more stars to rate my experience with Kristi at John Claude Catering. I called with a last-minute (less than a week's notice) for help with an after-wedding breakfast to be catered in Rye, NY. The breakfast was exactly what we hoped for and the staff was wonderful. When I came down to meet the catering group they already had everything perfectly set up and ready to go. It was a wonderful ending to the weekend.
Mikayla M
5.0
7/18/2021
John Claude Catering went above and beyond to make our backyard wedding of 140 people everything we imagined and more. Their excellent service was complimented by many guests. Kristi, catering manager, was a dream to work with; she made herself easily accessible and was a wealth of knowledge! She was a pleasure to work with. We couldn’t be happier that we made John Claude Exclusive Catering a part of our day!
Dana B
5.0
6/29/2021
I had the best experience working with Jean Claude Exclusive Catering. Leading up to the wedding date, Kristi…I am out of words to explain how professional, creative, and considerate Kristi is she is the best catering manager I ever met.
Kristi’s support and client engagement was above and beyond any experience I have had with a catering vendor. Patient, Budget conscious, Joyful and the food is Delicious! Kristi went above and beyond not only assist the couple but managed rentals, food choices, timing, and as if this was not enough on the day of the wedding, while juggling, many hats and Covid-19 protocols Kristi was always was joyful.
I look forward to working with Jean Claude Catering in the future. I cannot recommend Kristi enough
Samie B
5.0
6/09/2021
Kristi and her team were absolutely fabulous from beginning to end. We hired Jean Claude for our wedding on 6/1/21 and from our first phone call with Kristi, I knew immediately that I was in good hands. She was able to walk us through the planning, helped us figure out what food we wanted for the wedding and even coordinated an extra tasting when the menu selections we choose were available. On the day of the wedding, she was present and even brought us some of the appetizers while we were waiting for our big entrance. The food was great and the cleanup was impressive. I'm really glad we chose JCEC to do our catering. We look forward to more events with them in the future!
Jenny N
5.0
10/07/2020
ords can not describe how wonderful Kristi and her team from John Claude Exclusive Catering was for my wedding. Planning a wedding is stressful enough, but Kristi went above and beyond helping me plan my backyard pandemic wedding for 60 people. Kristi was always responsive and took the time to go over everything to the smallest detail. Kristi took the time to talk to my other vendors including the baker and DJ in order to have a smooth running event the day of. Kristi and her team did an amazing job the day of the wedding including bar and food service as well as set up and breakdown of everything. Our guests were raving about the food and ambiance for days after the event. If you are looking for an EXCEPTIONAL caterer, I would advise anyone to look no further than Kristi and her team at John Claude Catering; you will NOT be disappointed!! THANK YOU KRISTI!!!
Caleb S
5.0
9/22/2020
My wife and I hired John Claude catering and we are extremely happy for their service and great food! Our guests had multiple servings. Food was delicious, well put together and beautiful to look at. They are really affordable and work with you to get the menu you want. Kristi was a pleasure to work with and had very good COVID-19 measures in place to help us stay safe while still having a great time. Highly recommend them!
Brenda G
5.0
9/16/2020
I can't rave enough about John Claude Catering! Through the craziness of a pandemic they managed to make our backyard wedding a dream come true. Every staff member did EVERYTHING! Kristi, the caterer took care of every detail before the big day and made us feel at ease with all the changes that 2020 brought. She even helped coordinate the day of, the bartenders helped wait on tables when they had down time, and all of the staff members were professional and kind. If you are considering them at all and enjoy peace of mind, GO FOR IT! My now husband and I enjoyed our day so much thanks to them.
Korey C
5.0
10/05/2019
We had John Claude cater our wedding and everything went fantastic! The food was delivered with plenty of time in advance and people complimented how great it was throughout the night. They were happy to work with us as far as customizing a menu that best fit our budget and preferences. Definitely a strong choice if you’re looking for a wide variety at an affordable price!
Jennifer S
5.0
8/20/2019
Eileen and her team catered our wedding this past Saturday and every detail was perfect. They took care of everything from setting the tables to putting out all the food from appetizers to dessert. The food was delicious and the price was incredibly fair for everything we got. Would recommend John Claude and Eileen to anyone looking for catering!
Nina
5.0
6/09/2018
An amazing experience! We were able to attend a tasting where we also met the owner, Eileen. She is a dream to work with, so nice, and so responsive, understanding, and helpful. The food was delicious - and they are very affordable. The servers we hired from her were also so amazing and a pleasure to have at our wedding.
Stefania T
5.0
1/02/2018
Love love love Jc catering!! I worked with them for my wedding in September at the Glenburn Estate, and I cant wait to hire them for our next event! First, Eileen and her daughter were a delight to work with. They are both so friendly. Eileen made herself easily accessible on email and texts, though phone calls were the best form of communication. On the day of our wedding Eileen made sure my husband and I had food and a drink as soon as we arrived for cocktail hour. Eileen even helped me and my bridesmaids bustle my dress. Then there was the food! We were on a tight budget and their wedding packages was perfect for us. Their entrées were great and the appetizers were my absolute favorite!! We hired extra staff to help with serving the food and they were fantastic. One of the easiest vendors to work with from beginning to end!
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