Catering in Central Vermont and Beyond!
$34 starting price
Serving central Vermont and beyond
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Chef William Noël
OWNER AND OPERATOR
Based in Rutland, VT, Noel's Specialty Foods & Catering offers exceptional wedding catering for celebrations in the area.
In 1990, Chef William S. Noël founded Noël’s Catering
while serving as the executive chef at the Lilac Inn in
Brandon, Vermont. With decades of restaurant
expertise and a passion for culinary excellence, Chef
William has orchestrated a wide range of events, from
intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.
At Noël’s Catering, we pride ourselves on crafting
custom menus tailored to suit every budget and
occasion. Whether it’s a casual barbecue, an elegant,
candlelit dinner featuring rack of lamb, or a
sophisticated, seven-course wine-tasting experience,
our goal is to make each event unique and memorable.
Whenever possible, we source our ingredients locally to
ensure fresh, high-quality cuisine that celebrates
Vermont’s rich culinary heritage.
As a licensed liquor caterer, we complement our cuisine
with professional beverage service, ensuring a seamless
experience for you and your guests. Our dedicated
team is committed to providing exceptional service,
impeccable attention to detail, and a warm, welcoming
atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression of
friendliness and hospitality.
Noel's now offers three banquet rooms for your event, located at Rutland's Howe Scale Building.
“At Noël’s Catering, we specialize in creating
unforgettable events that showcase professionalism
and the true art of service."
- William S. Noël
+34 years in business
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
French
Italian
Middle Eastern
Northeastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
Servers
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Meet the team
Chef William Noël
Owner and Operator
After beginning his culinary career around 25 years ago in Vermont, Chef Noël has won numerous awards and has been featured in the likes of Bon Appetit. He understands that an incredible catering experience is made up not only of culinary fare but also excellent customer service.
Reviews
4.3
out of 5.07 reviews
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Danielle G
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5.0
6/02/2018
I don't think I could have found a better caterer if I tried! Noel's Catering was not only a pleasure to work with, but everyone on staff is kind, friendly, and made my wedding so much more special--throughout the night I had several conversations with members of his staff and I felt like I was talking with friends. I was so grateful. The food was out of this world--everyone loved dinner and several people went back for seconds!
We always received quick replies whenever we sent a message, and when our wedding hit a spot of trouble, everything was handled with understanding, compassion, and kindness. If I had to plan my wedding over again with all the knowledge I have now, Noel's Catering would be the first vendor on my list!
response 02/19/2025
Thank you, Danielle,!!
Krista M
4.0
1/03/2023
We used Noel's for our wedding in October 2022. They were professional, easy to communicate with and helpful with menu selections. We went with bbq selections and received (and still receive) compliments on the food - they were a great choice!
response 01/04/2023
Thank you for your kind words.
Happy New Year!
Any questions?
Jeremy G
1.0
9/07/2020
Had signed contract and paid in full well before wedding with 2 servers , 9 Days before the wedding bill decides he wants to get a cash grab and add more servers and such which led to contract being cancelled by him and us finding honestly the best caterer which wasn’t Noels catering. Very dishonest and threatened me the minute I walked into establishment to my face over small hiccup. Glad we didn’t work with such a lose cannon. Make sure to check your food as there has been reports of dead flys in there dips in stores
response 02/19/2025
The State of Vermont mandated during Covid; NO guest is allowed to handle any utensils at ...
a catered event.
We were forced to hire one more staff to help serve their guest. The charge would have been $100.00 for the additional help, which is very fair, Jeremy got extremely upset and threatened to use social media to bash Noels. I wasn't going to have this; I decided to refund his money and part ways.
Liza R
5.0
10/17/2016
Noel's Catering was great to work with for our wedding on 10/01/2016. Planning a wedding from New York in Vermont meant that I had to find and work with vendors that I didn't know anything about. Bill Noel was very easy to communicate with, responded quickly, and worked with us to build the menu that we wanted. He was even able to follow a family recipe that I gave him, for one of the dishes. The food was delicious and beautifully presented (buffet style). Many of our guests said that it was the best wedding food that they had ever had! Since our venue did not come with any plates/cups/forks/knives/napkins/etc, it was great to work with a caterer who was able to easily provide that for us.
Bill also worked with us to build the bar that we wanted, based on our own preferences and drinking habits. The bartenders were courteous, and even let a guest who was cold borrow a jacket!
Thank you so much!
response 02/19/2025
I know I am responding a tad late, however, Thank you very much for the kind words!
Brittany L
5.0
6/06/2016
The food was delicious! Bill was extremely easy to work with and he really does a great job to make it exactly how you want it to be. I will be recommending them!
response 02/19/2025
It is now 2025, I didn't realize we could respond to a review.
Thank you for the kind word...
s!
Sheila D
5.0
10/02/2012
We used this caterer for our rehearsal dinner at The Vermont Inn. The food was great! And so was the service! We had filet mignon and swordfish with Vermont apple pie for dessert - all were delicious! They worked with us and were open to anything we wanted. They also made some good suggestions! I highly recommend this caterer for any event.
response 02/19/2025
That was a fun event.
Thank you for using Noels!
Erin S
5.0
9/12/2012
Billy was great to work with, very accomodating staff and professionally run. Still getting comments on how great the food was!
response 02/19/2025
Awesome to hear, I am glad everyone enjoyed themselves!
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