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Keane’s Wood-Fired Catering was founded in 2016 by husband and wife team, Padraic and Kaylyn Keane. Padraic grew up working in his parents’ village pub in Galway, Ireland and moved to the United States in 2015, where he became fascinated with traditional southern barbecue. He welded his first wood-fired smoker at the Steel Yard in Providence and a dream was born.
Keane’s held their first catered event at Whalers Brewing in South Kingstown in 2016, and has continued to build a reputation for exceptional food and service.
In 2023, Keane’s unveiled a brand new facility on Warwick Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island which now serves as the main production kitchen, office and customer reception.
Supported by Chef Esteban Gonzalez, Events Manager Kym Gardner and Alicia Capellan, Keane’s offers an array of award-winning catering services and some of the best barbecue to clients all over Southern New England.
Contact us to learn more. We look forward to helping you make your next event legendary.
Keane’s Wood-Fired Catering offers a wide range of services:
Full service catering provides a fully-staffed experience with the Keane’s team from set-up to tear-down. It includes passed appetizers, full service buffet or family style dinner, curated bar service, dessert and coffee/tea options.
Express catering offers a simplified service and menu for more casual events or parties. Express orders can be picked up at the Keane’s facility in Warwick, or dropped off at the event location. Staff for Express catering set-up and maintain buffet service while guests serve themselves. One or two Keane’s staff members can be booked for Express catering orders of $1000+.
We also have vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options if you have guests with dietary restrictions. We bring in everything that we need, including our friendly & helpful staff to make sure your event is legendary!
Save the Date
Full-service catering we have a Save the date $1000 deposit, and a $3000 minimum.
Additional ways to enjoy Keane's
-To compliment our full-service catering we can also help booking rentals including tents, tables, linens, silverware, and dishware.
-Express Catering and holiday packages – With 72 hours notice - pick-up or drop-off services.
-Friday Night BBQ take-out from from 4-8pm at our shop at 715 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, R.I. 02888
-Ask us how you can book a tasting and get a proposal started for you!
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Nut Free
Organic
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Vegan
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Family Style
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Meet the team
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Alicia Capellan
Event Manager
Our event manager, Alicia specialize in seamless wedding coordination, ensuring every detail is handled with care. From planning to execution, making your day stress-free, so you can relax and celebrate with your loved ones.
Padraic Keane
Owner
Keane’s Wood-Fired Catering was founded in 2016 by husband and wife, Padraic and Kaylyn Keane. They brought together their love of wood-fired barbecue with fermentation and locally sourced products. Providing a unique wood-fired catering experience, and offering some of the best barbecue in the region to clients all over Southern New England. Together with their dedicated team, they curate delicious barbecued cuisine that is ideal for special occasions and entertaining and showcases their passion for Southern-style dishes using quality produce.
Kym Gardner
Events Manager
Our events manager, Kim has a background in food service and events. She is excited to help you book your wood-fired catering experience for your special day. When she's not in the shop or onsite at events she is in her ceramics studio teaching or making beautiful pottery.
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Keane's Wood Fired Catering received rave reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and attentive staff at weddings. Reviewers praised Keanes for their prompt responses, attention to detail, and the helpful day-of coordinator. The brisket, mac and cheese, and other menu items were highly acclaimed, with guests commending the flavors and presentation. The staff, including Kym and Alicia, were described as professional, accommodating, and instrumental in ensuring a seamless wedding experience. Additionally, the team received accolades for handling food allergies, providing a wide selection of options, and offering outstanding customer service throughout the planning process and the event.
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Nicholle B
5.0
11/22/2024
We have been married for a week now and when we ran into guests they talked about the music and the food! Keanes was phenomenal to work with from beginning to end! The food was absolutely delicious and our guests were raving about the brisket and mac and cheese! If - WHEN- you hire Keanes for your catering needs you and your guests will not be disappointed!!
Jordan C
5.0
11/06/2024
We are so glad that we booked Keane's to cater our wedding! The food was absolutely amazing. Super flavorful and fresh. I am not exaggerating when I say that almost every guest came up to us and commented on how great it was. We all agree that it was the best food we have ever had at any wedding! Specifically, people said that the brisket was the star of the show.
Additionally, the staff went above and beyond for us. They ensured people with allergies had options to eat. Every single staff member was incredibly kind and helpful. I was able to book a day of coordinator, Alicia, to help with my wedding day and she ensured everything went smoothly. She truly made my wedding vision come to life!
I can't thank Keane's enough for making our wedding day perfect! I would recommend for any occasion.
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Jason C
5.0
10/24/2024
I can’t even recall how many guests came up to us complimenting the meal. I don’t even know where to start! From the exceptionally timely responses during the entire planning process to answering every question as thoroughly as possible, to even giving us tips on how to make our day go smoother. On the day of, Alicia and her staff ensured every single detail was done to our liking and took care of us the entire night, making sure we had everything we needed. They do such a great job from start to finish without you having to overthink for a second. I wish I could have a second wedding just to experience that meal again. Thank you so much for making our wedding unforgettable.
Annie N
5.0
9/18/2024
I don't even know where to begin - our wedding wouldn't have been the AMAZING event it was without Keane's! We will be forever grateful for their hard-working staff, delicious food/bar services, and of course KYM! Kym was my main point of contact from the beginning of my wedding planning - every single thought/question I threw her way, she had a helpful answer that was prompt and kind. We ended up having Kym add on service as a day of coordinator - and my family is still talking about how much of a rockstar she was. All of my guests that I interacted with that day, and now after, have commented on how lovely all of the catering staff was, and how truly great the food was. I am dreaming about the brisket meatballs, bluefish crostini and mac and cheese. I also had a guest who told me the bar staff made the best margarita they have ever had! We seriously cannot thank this team enough, and I just hope that I am lucky enough to go to another event that they are a part of. I wish I had photos to share of the amazing food, but just know that you will not be disappointed! THANK YOU!!!
Samantha D
5.0
9/07/2024
Alicia and her team were absolutely a dream! Alicia, the coordinator, was so extremely thoughtful and attentive to every little detail! The food was amazing and so was the team! If we were to do it all again, I would choose Keanes 10 times over!!
Emma S
5.0
6/27/2024
Choosing Keanes to cater our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! From the moment we tasted their BBQ we knew our guests were in for a treat.
The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was impeccable.
The staff were professional, friendly, and accommodating throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. They handled everything seamlessly, from setup to cleanup, allowing us to enjoy our day without any worries. One of my all time favorite touches was that they took food from cocktail hour over to us while taking pictures. And you better believe we crushed those pulled pork sliders!!
Our guests are still raving about the BBQ! It truly added a unique and memorable touch to our wedding celebration. If you're looking for a catering company that offers outstanding food and service, look no further than Keanes.
They made our wedding day deliciously perfect!
Colin H
5.0
6/26/2024
We used Keane's Wood Fired Catering for our wedding in Newport, Rhode Island on June 15th and they were absolutely amazing. Multiple people told me after that it was the best wedding food they've ever had.
The owner, Padraic, was super attentive, went out of his way to make us food for pickup when we couldn't go to a public tasting, and called me a few days before to double check on which beer we wanted.
Exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and planning, but most importantly the food is delicious. Worth every penny.
BRENDA A
5.0
5/04/2024
I cannot thank Keane's enough for catering our event on Sunday, 4/28. The food was fabulous! The communication between them and I was fantastic and very very easy....from ordering, changing my order, paying for the event, right down to the delivery. I also received compliment after compliment while folks were eating.
I will definitely use Keane's again and you should too!
Lauren G
5.0
11/06/2023
Keanes was one of the best choices that we made for our wedding day. Working with Kym was exceptional. She was responsive, professional, calm, and so positive. She made us feel great. Kym walked us through our options, ways we could customize our day, and had suggestions to resolve every concern or update we thought of. On the day the team was so great at setup, service, and breakdown. We really appreciated that Keanes could come onto site with their own wood-fired ovens, as our venue did not have a kitchen. Our guests raved about the food (including the apps, the deviled eggs and bluefish in particular) and so many came back up for seconds. Our families had concerns about doing barbeque because it was not "traditional", and a buffet, but they are all converts now. It was elegant, fun, and everyone appreciated having such a wide selection to choose from. Keanes was also exceptional about allergies. We had guests with Celiac disease, multiple types of allergies, dietary restrictions, etc., and they handled those with no problem. Everyone was able to enjoy fully. I also wanted to point out the level of service that Keanes gave us. Right after our ceremony Kym had a board of all of the appetizers, and our specialty cocktails brought to us. When we joined dinner our plates were ready and on our sweetheart table. The flip from dinner to serving cakes that we brought in was seamless, and even though they did not provide the rentals (plates, utensils, etc.) they still serviced the cleanup. We felt taken care of the whole day, and feel very grateful that we chose Keanes.
Kaitlyn S
5.0
10/15/2023
The team at Keans is unbelievable. The service we had from the planning stage throughout the entire process was top tier and as a stressed bride, I couldn't thank them enough. The food is UNREAL and with some very picky guests, we heard nothing but positive feedback on how delicious the meal was!!!
Suzanne T
5.0
9/26/2023
Absolutely perfect - food delicious, planning team fun and easy to work with, event staff went above and beyond. Would recommend Keane’s to anyone!
Sarah P
5.0
7/16/2023
Keanes came on a recommend list from our venue site, and as soon as my then fiancé and I tasted their food, we knew we had to have them cater our wedding! From the beginning, Keanes was incredibly helpful with communicating how their catering worked, building a menu that was custom to us, and talking us through every step. It’s a big decision picking wedding food, but it was made so easy with Kym from Keanes. They delivered on not only the amazing food (our guests have not stopped talking about how delicious it all was) but also on setting up all the table decorations, handling cleanup, and making sure the reception went flawlessly. I would absolutely recommend Keanes to cater any event, but especially a wedding! We could not be more thrilled with how exceptional they made our wedding day!
Samantha S
5.0
5/19/2023
I am a wedding planner (owner of The Perfect Match Weddings) and I had the pleasure of working with Keane's for a client's wedding last month. Not only was the food delicious, but the team was a pleasure to work with. So often, the catering team can make or break the guest experience and flow of events and their team was kind, collaborative, thoughtful, and efficient. I hope to work with them again soon!
Kara B
5.0
1/17/2023
We discovered Keane's while looking for a less-traditional vendor to fit our dream of a "tacos and margaritas" theme. Keane's both fit our budget and threw us the wedding of a lifetime, even going out of their way to accommodate a winter holiday wedding. Our guests loved the brisket and raved about the cocktails. Kym helped stay us on top of everything and was very professional. Cannot recommend enough.
Emmery B
5.0
12/24/2022
Can’t even count the number of guests who said this was the best wedding food they had ever had! We had a great experience with them all the way through-so easy to communicate with, really flexible with adapting the menu throughout the process, and the entire staff was so helpful and kind on the day of the wedding. I’ve heard so many stories of couples not getting a chance to eat the food on their wedding day, but the staff helped my Maid of Honor put a little sampler plate together during cocktail hour while we were busy with pictures so we actually got to try some of everything! This was also one of the only caterers we found who provided family style service, which was something we really wanted, and we were so happy with how it turned out. Also the table sauces were a huge hit, people were so excited to take them home! Truly cannot recommend them enough for both food quality and general level of service.
Allison S
5.0
10/31/2022
Kim, Padraic, and the entire crew at Keanes were wonderful. From the get go, Kim was kind, knowledgeable, & patient even with my many questions and indecisiveness. She handled all details with rentals, set up, and executing the day of. They made our venue look like an absolute dream. And our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food - especially the hummus crostini, pulled pork sliders, the chive mac and cheese and the brisket. Everything was full of flavor and phenomenal. If you’re looking for a more upscale BBQ option for your wedding or event, they’re your people. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!
Julia R
5.0
10/13/2022
Honestly, they were the best decision we made for our wedding. Planning a backyard wedding is stressful. There’s a lot you need to coordinate, but Kim and the staff at Keane’s made this part a dream! The food was SO good, they handled table set up, they were flexible with my ever shifting guest count, accommodated allergies. Just really truly exceptional. So many of our guests went up for seconds and told us it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. If you want elevated barbecue, book them! They may seem a little expensive but they are worth every penny. We would book them again for future events.
Brittany P
5.0
10/11/2022
I can’t say enough good things about Keane’s. If you don’t book with them, you are making a mistake! If you do book with them, spend a little extra for the prime rib, you WILL NOT regret it. My husband hugged the cook at the end of the night because of how good the food was. All the guests raved about it. Kim and Amber were absolutely amazing to work with. They were extremely helpful prior throughout the entire process. I would hire them again in a heart beat for any event I have!
Adam C
5.0
9/23/2022
Keane’s catered our wedding recently and it was one of the easiest and best choices we made when wedding planning. The take-out tasting process was fun and delicious – we knew immediately we wanted them. They were laid back and so easy to work with through the whole planning process, giving helpful suggestions along the way.
Kim’s coordinating was phenomenal! She made us feel so comfortable and we knew everything was in experienced hands with her on the day-of! The staff were all professional and fun – ready to help put a smile on guests’ faces in addition to serving up top-notch food. We had several guests with various food allergies, and Keane’s staff were excellent with explaining ingredients and avoiding cross-contamination which put our minds at ease.
The best part of it all was hearing 40+ guests say “this is the best wedding food I’ve ever had!” Weeks later and we're still getting comments about it. Book Keane’s immediately – you won’t regret it.
Jennifer J
5.0
8/18/2022
Amazing!! Keane’s may have been the highlight of our wedding. Our guests could not stop raving about the food. They are an excellent vendor that took great pride in helping us create a perfect menu for our big day. We were so impressed, we hired Keane’s for our rehearsal dinner as well! Their selection of entrees and sides satisfied all of our guests and the presentation was outstanding. Our Keane’s contact person (Kim G) was outstanding and in constant communication throughout the entire process. I highly recommend them for your event!!!
Rebecca H
5.0
8/17/2022
Keane's catered my daughter's wedding and they were absolutely fantastic. In addition to delicious food and amazing staff, every step of the way Kim, my main contact at Keane's, was always there to provide very helpful advice and suggestions when we needed it. Can't wait to have a reason to work with Keane's again! We also used their vintage plates too which were great looking and unique! Thank you Keane's and Kim for everything!
Celina P
5.0
8/16/2022
We hired Keane's Wood Fired Catering for our wedding this past June and couldn't have been happier with the food and the team! From the very beginning Kim was a resource of information and help in planning everything, even our cake and rentals. On our wedding day the food was absolutely amazing, we had wanted something unique and delicious with awesome gluten-free and vegan options and they delivered on every aspect! All our friends and family are still talking about the Mushroom Sliders that were honestly the BEST! Kim, Luke and the whole team at our wedding were so fun and created such a great atmosphere for our guests! We 100% recommend them for a wedding or any event!
Kelly C
5.0
7/01/2022
Keane's provided our catering for our outdoor wedding of 150 people. Our experience was incredible-- from working with their event manager Kim, she was SO helpful in our planning, to the onsite staff who delivered the best event we could ever ask for. Everyone is kind, fun, and accommodating. We would hire them again in a heartbeat!
Nicole N
5.0
6/07/2022
HIRE KEANE'S TO CATER YOUR EVENT!
We hired Keane's for our wedding and we were floored by their service! I (the bride) am a vegetarian and I never thought I'd hire a meat-based restaurant to cater our wedding but Keane's was an amazing choice! They have a huge menu that adequately accommodated our guests with dietary restrictions and preferences.
Kim is incredible to work with and made sure, through countless rounds of e-mails, that we got exactly what we wanted from our event. I can't recommend Kim, specifically, highly enough.
On the day of our wedding my now-husband and I received a personal dish of hors d'oeuvres to attempt to eat in between chatting with guests during the cocktail hour! Unfortunately, as the bride & groom, you barely get to eat on your wedding day but this definitely helped us get our hands on some food. We also got served first during our buffet style dinner and all the staff were so lovely!
We received so many compliments on both the food and the service at the event! We received the HIGHEST compliments on the brisket (my husband's grandfather, who's 86, said the brisket was the best piece of meat he's EVER had), the mac & cheese (our gluten-free guests were THRILLED to be able to eat a huge selection of the food at the buffet), and the portobello mushrooms (my friend who doesn't like portobello mushrooms loved it and I personally thought it was a much more unique treatment of portobello mushrooms than would usually be served at a restaurant).
We also heard from so many people who got shout outs on their outfits from the catering staff which made everyone feel wonderful. Keane's did a stellar job and we're so grateful they were part of our day!
Evan A
5.0
6/01/2022
Keanes did an amazing job at our wedding! The events manager was responsive and very accommodating to our requests to make the day special. They were able to workshop services for the bartender and cake we brought in that were external to Keanes. They also worked with us to fit our budget. The service was great and the catering team brought the smoker on site which our guests enjoyed. I will be recommending Keanes Wood Fired Catering to family and friends for future events!
Marge U
5.0
4/05/2022
The Keane's team was so helpful from the beginning stages of planning. Kim was there every step of the way to help us with the menu, rentals, and perfecting our vision for our wedding day. Day of, Padriac and the team were prompt and professional. He made sure my husband and I were able to enjoy the appetizers while we were finishing up pictures and he even made us plates of food before the buffet started. Our guests were talking about how it was the best wedding food they've had and how they're going to have to order from Keane's in the future.
Jennifer B
5.0
1/30/2022
Keane's did a wonderful job with our wedding. They had great choices, everything was good quality and they ran on time. We had some issues with our rental vendor and the Keane's team hopped in and helped us figure out a plan to work around that. They were all wonderful and made sure our special day went smoothly. We loved the food and we keep getting compliments from our guests on them. Would definitely recommend!
Erin U
5.0
10/23/2021
There is not enough I can say about Keane’s. My guests are still raving about the food at my wedding and it’s all thanks to Keane’s. They were very professional, easy to work with and made our menu perfect. Highly highly recommend to anyone looking for at caterer!
Jeff K
5.0
10/07/2021
Keane's was fantastic! They catered our 150-person wedding reception, including passed hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour. The food was spectacular (people especially raved about the sliders during cocktails!), and the staff was so kind. On multiple occasions I saw members of their team going out of their way to clean up parts of the event they had nothing to do with, help other vendors, move things, etc. They also did a late night food station (grilled cheese) which was a huge hit. They are super flexible and easy to work with. 100% recommend.
Darlene T
5.0
9/09/2021
A week before my wedding, my caterer fell through due to a COVID outbreak. Keane’s was able to step in and create a comparable menu for my 185 guests! We ended up with a charcuterie table, light bites table and a selection of smoked entrees (brisket, salmon, chicken thighs, stuffed mushrooms) with delicious sides (salad, cornbread, potatoes, vegetables). They even made delicious strawberry handpies for dessert! Before the wedding, i hadn’t tasted their food but during my wedding dinner, I was amazed at how delicious everything was! Even after the wedding, my friends and family are still raving about the food! Above all, the service and attention to detail by their team was amazing! I would highly recommend the team at Keane’s!
response09/10/2021
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Cindy T
5.0
4/28/2021
AMAZING!!! I hired Keane's to cater the welcome BBQ the day before my wedding as well as the brunch the day after. I was planing out of state and they were beyond great to work with. Kim was our main communication and her husband delivered on the day of. Everyone was raving about the food and they brought everything we needed for the event. The brisket was out of this world and the charcuterie boards on Sunday were such a hit. Highly recommend 10/10 for sure!
michele f
5.0
4/04/2020
Padraic, Kaylyn and their wonderful team took amazing care of us on our big day! It was important for us to have very high quality, tasty food for our (160!) guests, as they all know how much my husband and I love food and cooking. We were very disappointed with so many other options out there- they all looked so boring and flavorless- until we found Keane's.
Padraic worked with us every step of the way and made sure we had options for vegetarian guests, were happy with the budget, and felt at ease. I can't stress the importance of that during such a hectic time. It was truly something we didn't have to worry about!
Right after the ceremony, the Keane's staff made rounds with trays of delicious apps (yum, the keilbasa!) When it was time for dinner, they called each table up to the buffet where the most amazing brisket, chicken and sides were served. When it came time to cut the cake, the staff even helped with that- above and beyond every step of the way!
To this day, so many guests continue to talk about the food at our wedding, which was one of our favorite parts as well.
If you want sophisticated & delicious food, but a more casual vibe, like we did, Keane's is the perfect answer.
Felicia H
5.0
12/18/2019
Keane’s Wood Fired Catering was the star of our wedding night! Even months later we have not stopped hearing from our guests how incredibly delicious the food was! Padraic and his team are extremely professional, so very friendly, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Excellent communication, so responsive, and willing to work with any and all of our requests. The service on our big day was so wonderful we couldn’t have asked for better. Padraic worked so hard to ensure that our wedding night was everything we wanted it to be and thanks to him it was everything we imagined and more! He and his team worked so well with our other vendors, and even assisted them at our wedding when things weren’t going as we planned. The beautiful vintage plates provided by Keane’s was such a nice added touch that both us and our guests really loved! They are more than just a catering service, I truly feel that Keane’s made our wedding! I recommend Keane’s Wood Fired Catering without any hesitation, they are absolutely THE BEST!
Hannah R
5.0
12/17/2019
Our food was one of our favorite parts of our wedding. We got so many compliments that it was the best food some of our guests had ever had at a wedding. Working with Padraic and his team was an absolute joy. Padraic is quick to respond to emails and was accommodating to our guests' dietary needs. We love continuing to visit Keane's at their various brewery popups.
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