Marcia Selden Catering & Events

Marcia Selden's team were absolutely amazing!!! We had to plan a reimagined wedding due to Covid, with a tight timeline and they came to the rescue. Dana, the wonderful associate we worked with, was extremely helpful, supportive and constantly went above and beyond with planning. We used MS Catering for both our fiesta themed rehearsal dinner and wedding. Their menu was extensive and they created a ton of creative options for us. The food was delicious and loved by all guests. The staff both nights were so wonderful and took care of absolutely everything "behind the scenes." All of our guests loved Luigi the bartender and his delicious drinks. My husband and I cannot recommend Marcia Selden enough!!! Thank you for helping us have our dream wedding!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Marcia Selden Catering. The food, the service, their enthusiasm-everything was incredible. Many guests said it was the best wedding food they had ever had. I cannot recommend Marcia Selden Catering more highly.

The Selden’s helped make our wedding incredibly special. They made the process super easy and comfortable for us throughout all of our planning! The team for my wedding day was extremely friendly and attentive. The food was some of the best I’ve ever had. The guests were still raving about it weeks later! We love Marcia Selden Catering and Events!

I would choose Marcia Selden over and over and over again! From day 1 it was an absolute delight to work with Jennifer. Not to mention, having her support while pivoting and planning our COVID wedding was greatly appreciated. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the most magical weekend ever! We are on cloud 9 and will never forget the beauty of our wedding day. Every single detail was impeccable. The staff was beyond professional, the service was quick, and everything was extremely organized and ran like a well oiled machine! The staff made all our guests feel like king and queens. The food was delicious. People were commenting on it all night. Our glasses were never empty either! They say you barely eat as a bride, and I found that true. Someone brought me my own sampler platter of apps during cocktail hour and followed me around to ensure I was eating. These little details were so appreciated and I will never forget them!

Jennifer, I wanted to tell you what an amazing job you and your team did for our party! From start to finish, it was effortless for me! I was able to spend an enormous amount of time with our guests, as you had everything handled. I’m used to being consulted from time to time during catered events, but not only did that not happen, you actually sought me out to bring me food and drinks so I didn’t have to walk away from conversations - which is truly a luxury when you’re hosting an event. Your staff was hardworking, flexible, funny and engaging - our guests had a wonderful evening! Your bartender was amazing - and accommodated as many requests as possible…which is the way I like to host! Your waitstaff and chef were wonderfully gracious, good natured and talented. The food was amazing and the service impeccable! Not to mention, my house was spotless the next morning - I was really blown away by the thoroughness of everything. I look forward to working with you again soon!

Dear Marcia, Robin, Jeffrey & the whole MSC Team, We cannot thank you enough for helping us with our wedding. We knew there was only one company we could trust with our biggest day of our lives. You are not only our favorite catering company, you are our family! Our wedding was 8/10/19 and it was absolutely perfect! We had a open style concept wedding with passed plates (dinner by the bite) & stations. Jeffrey was gem by helping us to make sure the timeline, rentals, floor plan and menu all orchestrated beautifully. Not only is he professional, but he will make you laugh on every call and meeting. The food was outstanding! Robin and the culinary team partnered with our venue (Hickories Farm) to create a custom farm to table experience. It's not a surprise that they have been voted best catering in the country and she has been voted best chef. Their food was so delicious and the presentation was stunning. The catering staff is professional, kind and attentive. Our bridal attendant Caitlin was a sweetheart. From bustling the dress to hydrating us, we could always count on her that day. The whole team was truly a dream. Marcia Selden Catering is "Quite Simply the Best".

We have used Marcia Selden for all of our private parties and recommend them without hesitation. We have hosted and they have catered a wedding for 125 at our home that was impeccable and many, many parties for 100 or more as well as intimate dinners for 20 (we sound like a restaurant but we're just a sociable couple!) Their food is creative and wonderful; their staff is professional but warm and welcoming. Attention is paid to every detail. You can't go wrong with Marcia Selden.

So professional, creative, responsive... and on the big day, could not have been more accommodating, efficient, or friendly. Melinda did an absolutely fabulous job throughout the process -- from designing the menu, to hosting multiple tastings, to running the show on the day of our wedding. Guests were so happy with the level of service. We were so thrilled with our choice to work with Marcia Selden. We could not recommend them any more highly!

I can't thank Marcia Seldon Caterers and Jennifer Reilly enough for making my dad's 90th birthday an absolutely perfect event; (although, having picture perfect weather after 4 days of rain sure helped). I have never hosted a party of this magnitude before. I have always taken care of every detail and was so insecure about relinquishing control, but I knew I would need help if I was going to enjoy the party and, BOY!! Did I!! I had a blast and so did everyone else. Everything, and I mean everything, went seamlessly. Stacy and her crew, were on top of everything, even getting to know the guests preferences and allergies. At times, it even felt like they were celebrating and were part of the party. They were so subtle and adept at doing their jobs, I forgot that I hired a crew of " unknown strangers" to run the party. The success of the party, far, far exceeded every expectation. Thank you for making my Dad's 90th so special and memorable for everyone! Sincere gratitude, Susan Mandava

Marcia Selden catered my daughter's wedding on June 23rd at the Owengo Beach Club in Branford, CT. Melinda Pratt and her team did a phenomenal job. Absolutely perfect. It honestly felt like they cared about it as much as we did. In fact I think they did. I'm at a loss for a higher compliment.

Our wedding guests were gushing over the impeccable service and outstanding food. Comments included “I didn’t even put down my glass and someone was there offering me a refill”; “It was the most delicious meal I ever had at a wedding, or for that matter in a restaurant”. A few guests asked if the catering company had a restaurant they might visit. The meal was well planned and every course from the imaginative appetizers to the dessert selections was a hit. Whether the choice was beef, fish, or vegetarian, the food was exceptional. Jennifer, the Director of Catering, is a gem and anticipated every possible need. Every member of the serving staff was attractive, polite and made each of our 200 guests feel as though he or she had their personal attention. They couldn’t do enough to be helpful in any way possible. From the first menu tasting until the end of cleanup, we were highly impressed. Thank you Marcia Selden Catering for making our day so special. Bravo!

Marcia Selden Catering is an absolute pleasure to work with. The staff is extremely professional and the service was seamless- even with last minute tweaks. The food was delicious and the presentation was beautifully done to enhance the overall event theme. I look forward to working with them again!

Marcia Selden Catering Gets Better and Better This is the second time we have used Marcia Selden Catering’s services for a party in our home and we found that the company exceeded expectations in all aspects even after our first fabulous experience with them. What our guests liked was the delicious food and the super-friendly and helpful staff/servers. What we liked as the hosts was their flexibility in planning, efficient execution of the plan for the evening and clean-up. All of the above for a reasonable price which in short, made for a truly memorable evening and experience.

Marcia Selden Catering is amazing! They recently catered my son's wedding for 205 people at my home and did a fabulous job. The entire process leading up to the event was seamless and very professional. They worked with us to create a menu which was exactly what we wanted and reflected the bride and groom's taste. From setting up to event to the appetizers , specialty drink and main course everything was perfect. In addition the service was impeccable with really no mistakes. All of our quest were blown away with how delicious the food was and how great the staff was. I can not thank Jennifer and her team enough for creating a night we will never forget. It was an amazing night! I will definitely be using them again!!

I can’t say enough positive things about Marcia Selden Catering! The food was amazing, the service was Outstanding and they made me feel like a princess on my wedding day!! I was never without a cocktail, and our guests are still raving about the apps, stations and passed desserts! Highly recommended!! XO

MELINDA, YOU DID IT AGAIN! I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to enjoy our wedding brunch without having to think about anything except what I was going to wear, what I was going to drink and what I was going to put in my omelet! Stacy was amazing, as was the entire staff. Warm, friendly, helpful and accommodating! The flowers were gorgeous. The display was perfect. AND the food, as always, was simply delicious. The guests said they’ve never had a better omelet, a better salad, the yogurt parfaits were a HUGE hit, and a great addition, and no one has ever had such great French Toast in their lives!!!! In conclusion, another successful Marcia Selden Catering event! I can’t thank you enough. I am confident and comfortable knowing that whenever I am hosting a celebration, I am in good hands! Thank you again, Warmly, Ellyn

Dear Jeffrey, I have been thinking of you everyday and trying to have a moment to write you about the events but haven’t had a literal second until now because my family just left for the airport. You have outdone yourself with the most sumptuous and divine foods. The Paella was delicious and so much fun. The coconut flan…Extraordinary. I could bathe in that! The tres leches-simply divine! Now let's discuss the short ribs. The most sublime and tender and fabulous with the sauces bursting with velvety and fragrant flavors that brought Ohhhs and Ahhhs all night for my most particular “foodies” and chefs around the table. The pureed truffle cauliflower was better than mashed potatoes if that is a possible occurrence but it was luscious. The rice excellent, the salad wonderful and asparagus perfect. Oh, and those mushrooms were melt in your mouth delectable. Just remembered the scallops with bacon and crab cakes. Unbelievably incredible- those scallops a show stopper. Now to the Bouche and Gluten free chocolate coconut cake and the GF cookies. OMG and perfection. That was the best Bouche de Noelle I have ever eaten in my lifetime. I can’t thank you enough for making everything so perfect, easy and simply the best eating orgy we have ever had. I wish for you and your family, staff and chefs the most wonderful 2019. Many thanks and love, Melody

We absolutely loved working with Jeffrey and the Marcia Selden team. As wedding and event planners we found them punctual, thorough, dedicated and personable. They went above and beyond to make the experience pleasant for the guests and our team. We would highly recommend them and look forward to working with them again.

Impressed every single time! Marcia Selden Catering is simply hands down the best option for any upscale event that you are hosting. From the top notch staff, to the gorgeous display of goodies ~ Marcia Selden Catering is a big win for your guests as well as you (the host) to make sure everything is perfectly on point!

I wanted to say thank you for the tremendous job that Marcia Selden Catering and Jeffrey Selden did for my wife's surprise milestone birthday party. It had to be one of the more difficult events you've done considering the logistical assault on my house! My wife left the house and all of the different vendors were ready and waiting parked on a street a few blocks away. They had two hours to set everything up from the flowers, decor, food, music, bar, and photography. Everything went off beautifully and without a hitch, thanks to your dedication to every last detail. I had so many compliments on the food (I guess I am a good cook!). I can't thank you enough for making this special event absolutely one we will remember forever.

I've been fortunate to attend many of your events, and your team always tops the last one. The food is delicious and creative, every plate is gorgeous. Not only is the food fabulous, but your staff is always so excited to be there and make the event a success. Every little detail is thought of by you and it makes the event standout and truly exquisite. I can't wait until the next one!

Everything was great! The food was fantastic! Your staff's professionalism is unparalleled and they truly take the event to the next level. Luis on your team saved me from a mistake I made! I never shared the updated seating chart with the florist (oops!), so he arrived before your people and set all the tables. Luis recognized it, thankfully, before everyone sat down, and saved me from having an issue right before dinner time. I can't wait for the next event with you and your wonderful staff!

Without an ounce of exaggeration, Marcia Selden is my absolute favorite caterer in CT! Their food is innovative and delicious, day of service is 5 star and their staff is professional & hardworking. There's no doubt that they truly go above and beyond (even prior to the event) to ensure every detail is in place! I have nothing but praises for their entire team, but also love Melinda Pratt, their catering sales manager, who works tirelessly to make our clients happy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Jennifer Reilly and her staff made our wedding day and planning leading up to it SO EASY FOR US. She jumped right in on whatever was needed. I cannot tell you how comforting it was to know that Jennifer and her team were ready, willing and able to make our wedding day perfect. The food was delicious! The cucumber ribbon salad was one of my favorites, along with a pavlova that fulfilled my dreams! All of our guests RAVED about the food! I hope we have an opportunity to work together again soon! Thank you so much!

Absolutely excellent food and service. We catered a wedding for 50 people, with ten different hors d'oeuvres, two entree options, and a cake. Every single item they served was exceptionally delicious. They have awesome combinations of flavors and textures, ranging from the plain and familiar to exotic but friendly to the American palate. Satisfying for everyone from the picky 8-year old to the adult foodie. The plating was beautiful. The service was very smooth and professional. They even assigned us a dedicated waitress to make sure the bride and groom were comfortable and taken care of (which would have been a challenge without their help).

Director Jennifer Reilly worked with us over months to craft an impressive wedding experience, properly scaled to our needs and budget. On the big day, the Marcia Selden staff handled the affair with smooth professionalism, truly possessing the magic of knowing when to intrude to ask a question of the wedding couple, and when to go with the flow of the guests. Considering that we improvised large chunks of our wedding as we progressed, the staff acted as the perfect dancing partner. We ordered many vegan dining options to accommodate some of our guests, and these items were visually sensuous and amazingly tasty. The fish and meat options were excellent as well.

Jennifer Reilly of a Marcia Selden Caterers ran a flawless operation. Orchestrating a backyard wedding for 100 people with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms, her team was able to turn on a dime to insure the bride got her dream wedding. My guests unanimously praised the food, service, and attention to detail throughout the night. The evening was an unqualified success.

I can't begin to tell you how PERFECT last night was. Luis and the staff were nothing short of incredible. Every single staff member was kind, thoughtful, and attentive. I've never seen a more professional catering operation. If there was a problem, Luis fixed it... and told me to go back to enjoying the party. He was on top of the schedule and (gently, unobtrusively) reminded me when it was time to move to the next segment of the evening. We needed a long extension cord for the lights, which appeared to have blown a fuse. Luis found one of his own and then left it with us & said he would come back to get it so we didn't have to interrupt the party. The staff was so considerate of my home, e.g. buffers placed in between the coffee urn and marble countertop. And the main attraction of the night... THE FOOD WAS SIMPLY OUTSTANDING! Our guests could not stop talking about it! One thing was better than the next... and beautifully presented. THANK YOU for everything.

I had great experience with them. They fulfilled all my requests. They provided delicious food that looked like art on a plate! Their service was also impeccable and I didn’t have to worry about anything. I truly appreciated their service and strongly recommend them to any new couples planning on getting married soon. What’s more, Melinda, was excellent!!! Throughout the planning she was super responsive and her execution day of was perfect.

Jeffrey Selden and his team gave our daughter, son in law, family and friends a truly magical weekend. The entire staff was amazing from start to finish. We had so much fun we stayed up all night! Perfection from all of you! We hope our next two daughters elope, but if not, YOU'RE HIRED! Could not have improved anything you did. Thank you so much!

We just got married in the fall of 2017, and working with Marcia Selden Catering and Events made our dream wedding come true! Every single detail they coordinated for our wedding was so special, unique and spectacular. We absolutely loved the food (one of our favorite parts of the wedding process was the food tasting!) and Robin Selden went above and beyond to create our favorite appetizer, entre and dessert dishes while also using locally sourced products. (The highlights were their tuna tartar, duck spring rolls, lobster rolls, and famous philo hot dog appetizers, their kale and shrimp salad and Moroccan lamb and chicken tagine entre, and their dessert churros, coconut flan, chocolate tarts and their famous candy box!) Everything was so delicious and so many people commented on how friendly and warm their team was throughout the night. And Jeffrey Selden was an incredible wedding planner. Every detail that he worked so hard on for a full year turned out so precise and perfect - from the ceremony music, to all the transportation, to the cake, to the table cloths, napkins, flowers, tent layout, and all the timing and sequencing of the night from the ceremony to the sparklers, he did a spectacular job of organizing and managing everything. We are still so overjoyed to have had such a magical weekend with our family and friends that we will cherish our whole lives and so much of what made the night so seamless and memorable was due to Marcia Selden Catering and Events and their impeccable organization, talent, creativity, vision, hard work, and leadership. They are an absolute joy to work with and we are so lucky to have them right here in Stamford, Connecticut! We highly recommend them!

I'm so thankful I hired Melinda and her team for our wedding day! The process was so much fun and we didn't worry about anything on the day of our wedding. We had the most delicious dinner (the filet and halibut were favorites) and our guests were so well looked after. My husband and I got the best 'to go' boxes to enjoy late night after all the excitement was over. Thank you again for the most wonderful experience!

Jeffrey and his team are truly hardworking, culinary geniuses. They stopped at nothing to make our wedding day perfect. Our guests absolutely loved the food and all the special touches like the fabulous, freshly made Mozzarella station during our cocktail hour, and amazing passed desserts. We can't thank you enough!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Marcia Selden Catering. Robin, Jeffrey, and Jennifer are true professionals and experts in their field. The superior quality of service shines through in everything they do. Our wedding dinner was scrumptious from start to finish, and our passed desserts were a huge hit! We knew we were in great hands throughout the day. Thank you so much !

Jennifer Reilly and the staff at Marcia Selden Catering went above and beyond to ensure our wedding went off without a hitch. Our guests absolutely raved about the food, even weeks later they are still talking about the amazing passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. We cannot thank the team enough for our beautiful wedding dinner. Can't wait to work with you again!

I worked with Emily for my vow renewal & reception this past month and cannot say enough good things about her. She was so patient with all of our questions and feedback leading up to the day. And on the day of, her team was so professional and the food was AMAZING (the halibut and filet of beef were both delicious). Thank you for such a stress-free, decadent day!

I can't say enough positive things about this catering company. They catered my 'magical unicorn' themed baby shower and it was the stuff of dreams. They made all kinds of delicious glittery rainbow food and my guests were blown away. We were thrilled to have a few leftovers after the party so we could keep nibbling on those magical bites for a few more meals. I might just have another party just so I have an excuse to use Marcia Seldon again!!

Emily and her team were excellent from the moment we hired them to cater our wedding. All of our questions were answered and the process was organized and seamless. But let's get to what really matters-the food-it was excellent. I'm not really a foodie but we had many at our wedding and they raved about the food. P.S. They also left our kitchen cleaner than before they arrived.

Simply wow. I wanted to be able to not stress, sit back, relax and enjoy my event. Marcia Selden Catering went above and beyond to make that happen. No minor detail was overlooked and their professionalism was unmatched. The food was amazing, the staff were phenomenal. Melinda was wonderful at orchestrating the entire event and Stacey was the star of the show. Flawless. I'm looking forward to booking them again for birthdays, anniversaries etc.

What an exceptional planner, menu and staff experience. Made the party super classy. We were able to just relax and party!

I am so thankful to have worked with the team at Marcia Selden Catering for our wedding. This is the most professional team you could dream of, the food is custom created and designed specifically for you and your guests. Their food is absolutely delicious and they are focused on taste and presentation. Everyone thought our food was spectacular and the service was even better. Thank you so much to Jeffrey Selden for making the process so fun! Can't wait to work with you again!

We would like to thank you and the entire staff for making our party such a success. Everyone loved and raved about the food, the outstanding service and the attention to detail (serving drinks, pouring water, seamless clean-up). It was a memorable night for our entire family. Not having to worry about the food and all the preparing, cooking, serving , cleaning up etc. allowed us to focus all our energy in making our guests feel like they were on top of the world! Thank you so much for giving us a stress-free , fun, spectacular night. Jennifer Reilly did an amazing job! Right from the beginning, I knew that we had selected the right caterer. You arranged the party layout including the casino tables, provided fun and themed food recommendations and was accommodating and flexible when working with our budget. I really enjoyed working with you and look forward to our next event. To sum it up, having you and the Marcia Selden staff gave us only one thing to do: Enjoy the party!

Emily Bonenfant, you were truly a rock star and a pleasure to work with. Every question or unsolicited suggestion we had was met with a smile and at the very least an attempted solution. Every time we saw you throughout the day we knew we were in good hands. Jeffrey Selden, we were so happy you were on hand for our wedding. Having been such a big part of it, it felt fitting for you to be there. Your positivity before the show got started was extremely reassuring. The food was spectacular. We know this not only because we got to sample some of it, but because nearly every single guest remarked at how amazing it was. As suspected, most didn't realize it was kosher and the kosher people said it was the best they'd ever had. Your team was amazing. Several guests remarked at how wonderful they were, and that's the first time I've heard something like that for an event. Everyone was extremely professional and congenial. They went out of their way to make us feel special and they succeeded.... Which brings us to Barbara from your team. It's evident why she gets that assignment, which I had never even heard of before (great idea). She was our rock. She made us feel like a million bucks. We're thrilled with our decision to work with you. We look forward to working with you on another event or celebration. All the best and until next time!

To Jeffrey Selden and the rest of the MSC team. Our thanks to you and your team for creating a great memory for our family. Your team was exceptional. Jennifer Reilly was truly a delight to work with and kept things calm and organized on both Friday and Saturday. Can’t say enough good things about the overall outcome. My personal thanks to you and your team.

We are just getting back into the swing of things after our honeymoon and still coming off of the high of it all. We seriously cannot thank you enough for all that you (plus the entire Marcia Selden crew!) did to make our wedding a dream come true -- the whole experience was truly incredible, with HUGE thanks to you all at Marcia Selden! In all of the fun party analysis and recaps we have done since the wedding, there is not one conversation that does not mention the food! You guys knocked it out of the ballpark, and we will continue to host parties just to have you all cater them (not to mention our friends and family will probably do the same) :) Not only did the food and service speak for itself, but you and your family and full staff are seriously such a pleasure to work with. Thank you for being the amazing, friendly, professional and fun people that you are -- there is nobody we would have rather had with us for our special weekend. Thank you again and we will be seeing you soon!