Riverhouse Catering

ick to reply to any and all of our needs during the planning process. She provided us with wonderful organizational documents to keep our planning on the right track. Riverhouse worked with us on menu changes AND beer selections. Donna, Malachai, and Kristen on the day of our wedding were truly exceptional. Our officiant forgot that we had written our own vows, so as soon as my husband and I left the alter we felt frustrated, confused, and off-course. The team immediately responded to this mistake and made plans for us to read our vows before the reception. They communicated with our DJ and the rest of our vendors to rectify this mistake and make a plan. Donna truly made me feel safe and confident. During the reception it was almost as if I thought of something I needed or wanted and Donna was somehow already there & 2 steps ahead of me. I have never felt more comfortable during such a stressful and important time. Will be recommending them to everyone until I'm blue in the face.

go to when I didn’t know the answers to things! She also made amazing recommendations and was such a comforting person to go to when I felt panicked! From the first group tasting to our final private tasting, she covered every single finite detail to make sure our menu was perfect (along with linens, floor plans, overall logistics). She is AMAZING!!! We also had the pleasure of having Donna as a day-of coordinator and oh my goodness. She is a rockstar. She helped me with a broken dress bustle, ensured EVERYTHING was coordinated and setup properly on the property at Smith Farm Gardens, and worked with my other vendors for the smoothest day possible. I have nothing but incredible things to say about Donna and I feel so lucky that we had her assistance and guidance on our wedding day. Our guests RAVED about the passed hors d’oeuvres and the meals at dinner. The food was fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. The staff for the bar was also incredibly friendly and helpful. We had a designated person (I’m so sorry i forget his name) make sure we had drinks and food all night and he was AMAZING. You truly cannot go wrong with Riverhouse!!!! - Kyle and Sarah Rowe

ded was truly unmatched. Mary, Donna and the rest of the team were amazing to work with. Would highly highly recommend!!

oora as Event Sales Manger, Kristen as Wedding Attendant and Malachi as Event Supervisor) - they were just incredible, and a great value. We had a wonderful event, thanks to the Riverhouse team!

d kept a track every step of the way without ever making us feel overwhelmed. They were well priced and worth every penny, we appreciated their willingness and flexibility to make the meal our own!

worth staff and all of the vendors we used. They were able to help coach us throughout the day and give us tips/advice for our wedding day. The wedding planning process is very overwhelming and they helped us tremendously. The owner strives to have your wedding guests talking about your wedding as one they will always remember. Donna was absolutely amazing; we truly can’t say enough great things about how great she was to work with! Donna went above and beyond for us.

rue. The communication was stellar from the first meeting to the last. Mary, Donna, and the whole team were always available to answer questions and to put a stressed out bride at ease. The food is amazing. There are options for every diet and they are all to die for. Riverhouse can make anything happen (within reason). The organization from the whole team was amazing. Even in the rain, they were flawless. I would recommend Riverhouse to every couple getting married in CT. The value you get for the price you pay is unbeatable and the people are delightful. They are the type of people that you want to create memories with and trust your wedding to. Thank you to Mary, Donna, Joe, and the whole team for helping an amateur wedding planner/ Bride pull off the wedding of her dreams. - Olivia and MacArthur K.

er so much more. We met with Mary multiple times leading up to our wedding to ensure any changes were made and all questions were answered. Riverhouse is easy to communicate with and comes with a team of true professionals. Definitely was a must-book vendor!

steaming from beginning to end of dinner and were to die for! Everything from booking with Jim to planning with Mary to day of coordination with Donna, was professional, helpful, and perfect! Would recommend again and again!

f that was even possible) …. I simply marvel at how gorgeous the entire day was from decorations to food to everything….no detail was left out!! Thank you for responding so quickly to every email we could possibly send you this past year and especially the last two weeks prior to the event, and for helping us make the best choices for that day…and thank you for keeping us calm throughout the entire process. We never worried because we knew you guys would blow it out of the park – and you did! Not only when it came to the menu for the wedding, but for keeping us calm on the day of the wedding. I am blown away…my guests were blown away…the wedding party was blown away….we chose the right venue (magical) and the right catering company (absolute rock stars) --- although, to be honest -- you are so so so so so so much more than catering and I hope people understand and know that. I was able to concentrate on enjoying every single moment of my daughters’ wedding day because I knew that Donna, you and your staff were handling every other detail for us from decorating , set ups, making our vision a reality and finally, for being there on the scene to actually line us up and guide us all down the aisle! I could go on and on about just how amazing all of you are. I want you to know how special you will all be to me because I will never ever forget their wedding day and I want you to know that it was because of all of you that I was able to just simply be present and enjoy the day knowing you all had complete control over every single thing! To know that you make a girls wedding day the best day of their lives must be such a great feeling! And for us, that’s exactly what you did.

detailed oriented. She made us feel very special and taken care of throughout the whole year and a half of planning. The day of staff were also amazing, Joe in particular was a standout who helped get everyone in order and down the aisle and even bustled my dress! The bar and food staff were also a delight to work with, we had a dedicated attendant who made sure my husband and I were well fed and always had something to drink. The food itself was delicious and the guests were raving about it all Night. They even accommodated our late night snack request of breakfast sandwiches ! Great experience with them 10/10 would recommend.

lly the best. Due to our wedding falling on a Sunday of a holiday weekend, we had some hurdles with rental companies that Mary was able to use her connections to sort out for us with ease. Joe, our day of coordinator, was great as well and very attentive. From a planning and coordination perspective we would definitely recommend Riverhouse.

t the presentation was lovely. We also purchased the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cart and it was a HUGE hit. They were also very accommodating of guests with dietary restrictions.

. Each item was made to follow our wedding guests’ strict dietary restrictions, and they’re all still here. If you’re looking for a catering company, you’ve found the best one.

ing working with Riverhouse, do it! You will not regret your decision. The food was delicious (and very accommodating to guests with food restrictions) we received so many compliments from our gusts. Beyond that, their team's attention to detail and willingness to support in so many ways far exceeded my expectations. We held our wedding on a working farm - aka not your typical venue - which had potential to present challenges, but working with Riverhouse had the process of setting up the space and pulling off our dream wedding seem seamless and stress free. Thank you Riverhouse!!

most responsive, thorough, organized, and kind vendor I have worked with. This girl deserves all of the accolades! She made me feel so comfortable with the entire process, answered every single question we had, and went above and beyond for us on multiple occasions. I don’t know how she kept all of the details straight but she did, and then some! Then on the day of the wedding Donna and her team did such an amazing job! They were so kind and attentive - I had so many guests comment on how accommodating they were. The food was also the BEST food I’ve ever had at a wedding. My guests could not stop raving about it! 10/10 would recommend Riverhouse catering!

a preferred vendor for the Glastonbury Boathouse. (In my opinion, they should be the number 1 vendor for catering and day of coordination.) From our initial call with Jim to working with Mary leading up to the Big Day and having Donna and Joe on the day of the wedding, Riverhouse Catering truly exceeded my expectations with their holistic approach in efficient and fast communication and most of all AMAZING FOOD!! They are more than just catering, they make sure your day is well-coordinated and that every detail is thought out well in advance. They are willing and enthusiastic to work with you and make your day exactly how you want it. They even accommodated guests with various food needs (allergies and religious restrictions). I cannot recommend them enough! Our guests are still commenting on how great the food tasted and how well everything went! Thank you so so much to the Riverhouse Catering Team! Ya'll are phenomenal!

close friends attend. Riverhouse Catering was our first choice to help us pull this off, and help us they did! From the start, the detailed assistance with planning--not just the menu, but the flow of the entire event--was incredibly helpful. The pre-even staff are extremely experienced and professional. The day-of-event staff were extremely professional as well. They were very attentive to everyone's needs. The staff accommodated guests ranging from toddlers to elderly, and also managed to accommodate our guests with dietary restrictions. They also accommodated our requests for wedding staff to wear masks due to the presence of a number of guests at high-risk from Covid. Our guests raved about the food and the level of service. I cannot think of one single aspect of the catering that was not above our expectations. We were very glad we put our special day in the hands of Riverhouse Catering. They carried off our backyard wedding and reception beautifully! I cannot recommend them highly enough.

lls and emails. They saw my vision and helped me bring it to life in a way I never thought possible. The staff they sent the day of were beyond professional and accommodating, and even helped me carry my dress in the mud. Some of the staff even drove the linens out to the venue the day before so I could set up early. And don’t get me started on the quality of the food, it was unbelievable!!

ostpone our wedding during Covid and their team made the process so easy and stress free. Their team is incredibly patient and came to our off site location to help get themselves prepared for our weekend. Would recommend them to any and everyone who needs a caterer for any event!!

dding and got so many compliments from our guests. Also all the staff was so amazing to work with and made sure we were taken care of all night. The event coordinator made sure every detail was covered and executed perfectly - and it turned out that way. We had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID, and they had no problem switching arrangements. We would not recommend them more!

erhouse Catering for our wedding. We are so thankful to Jim and Paula for helping us make this transition and for moving our entire contract from Society Room to Riverhouse Catering. We were finally able to have our wedding and Riverhouse Catering did a great job. The food was delicious- our guests were raving about it. Mary was our point person and she was FANTASTIC- incredibly responsive to email, revising our contract with every change we made, meeting us both on zoom and at our venue in the months leading up to the wedding. They were extremely professional, everything was executed beautifully on the wedding day. The service was great and we were very very happy with RHC!!

ttention to detail and made sure that were were happy with everything from our tasting to the venue walkthrough. The guest really enjoyed the food and raved about the ice cream bar!! Overall a really great experience!

dule on track during the day, and even making sure decorations and a lot of small details were all set so I wouldn't have to stress on the day of. Everyone on staff was super personable and good at keeping on top of things. As I said before the food was absolutely delicious. They had a great variety of fresh whole foods and also were super accommodating to provide options for our guests with dietary restrictions. We did a buffet style and my husband and I were actually disappointed that all the food went cuz we were looking forward to having leftovers haha.

ng wedding planner – Diana Chouinard of Jubilee Events. From the tasting event with our parents to our wedding day, Kristen and Riverhouse Catering shined each step of the way. My husband and I fell in love with each bite of flavorful appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The bar staff and professional waitstaff made our night feel refined. BONUS: the happy couple has a dedicated attendant throughout the event to ensure you taste each bite and stayed hydrated. We highly recommend Riverhouse Catering for any off-site event, especially a fall wedding under a tent in Connecticut.

y and organized - they carefully displayed all of our decor items exactly how we wanted, set up our cocktail hour & reception tent to look absolutely beautiful, and served a clean, delicious buffet! At one point as we were waiting in line to begin the ceremony, I said to my dad that I wanted to rest my feet. One of the caterers must've overheard and without hesitation, she pulled over a chair and handed me a water bottle - it was such a sweet gesture and helped calm my nerves as we conversed. Kirsten, the catering sales manager, is the best of the best! From day one, I felt so comfortable talking with her and asking my millions of questions. She was always incredibly friendly, organized, reliable, timely and bubbly; she never once seemed overwhelmed and always gave me her time of day (even called me one afternoon while she was on her way to a doctor's appointment)! Book with Riverhouse Catering and you won't be upset! Thank you so much to all of the staff for making our day unforgettable and perfect!

everything throughout the process. Her and her staff really did an excellent job and we couldn't recommend them more. Everyone was highly impressed by the set up of the venue and the food was incredible.

e in the details and most importantly, work hard to ensure sincere customer satisfaction. As an event and wedding planner, I have worked with Riverhouse Catering for a variety of events and am always pleased with the process and execution. I proudly recommend them!

nager, Kirsten Perchout, was incredibly helpful. I tend to be very detail oriented and always had a ton of questions and our countless emails were always answered promptly with thoughtful responses. She guided us through the entire planning process and offered great suggestions to really personalize our special day. Subsequently, our wedding day was perfect – without one misstep. The day-of staff was so incredibly helpful, and led our event with professionalism and precision. Ashley, Louise, and the rest of the day-of staff made sure my husband and I, along with our wedding party had plenty of food and drinks while we took pictures during the cocktail hour as to not miss out on any of our festivities. They were attentive, organized, and kept our event on track! There is not one negative thing we can say about Riverhouse Catering, we will forever be grateful to them for helping us create an unforgettable wedding experience!

food was amazing. The house recipe for the fall sangria was to die for. I had quite a few guests with various dietary restrictions that were accommodated flawlessly. Mary and Jake were the day-of coordinators and executed everything without a hitch. My bridal attendant, Louise, was the sweetest and made sure I had everything I needed. Like I said, truly professional people who are the best in the business.

then back to backyard, then we finally decided on The Hill Stead Museum in Farmington. One constant during this time? Kirsten and co. from Riverhouse Catering. Every time we changed our minds, she was right there, answering our insane questions, and making me feel like this was 100% normal. When we finally booked with RHC, we decided on stationary dinner with upgrades to our bar and cocktail hour packages. We were invited to a very lavish food tasting which during, I must have told my family 27 times, "this is the best day of my life"! It was a really fun day trying everything that would soon be at our wedding! Leading up to the wedding, we had a meeting with Kirsten 1:1, where she asked us zillions of questions such as "who is providing table numbers, where is the cake going to be" etc. etc. and walked us through the entire day. We had hired an awesome wedding coordinator as well, but had we not, RHC would have had our backs. The week before the wedding, we met Kirsten, the director of events Mary, and our captain, Jake, at our wedding location for a very detailed walk through. It was reassuring to know that every single detail was taken care of.The day of our wedding was truly the best day of my life, and a huge part of that is due to RHC and how seamlessly they run their events. Jake and his staff did a phenomenal job - the food was incredible, bars were hopping, and the servers were fantastic. We had a bridal attendant with us, Nicole, who ensured our plates were filled and drinks were flowing all night. At the end of our reception, RHC packed up all of our stuff in our boxes, helped us load our cars up, and sent us on our way!I think it's worth mentioning that RHC provides not only food, but the liquor/wine/beer should you choose the bar package, plates, cutlery, linens, glassware, staff, bartenders, chefs, chafing dishes, etc. Many catering companies that I contacted did not provide all of this, and in the end, we went with RHC because they are full-service from start to finish. While the price at first might seem higher than other caterers, I think the value in having someone who handles all of those sometimes forgotten things is well worth it.I would definitely recommend Riverhouse Catering, and Kirsten and Jake specifically, to anyone who is in the initial stages of wedding planning.

verhouse was honestly a joy to work with. So professional, easy to communicate with, very organized. Everything on our wedding day went flawlessly--cannot recommend Riverhouse enough!

any questions and concerns I had. Our server Sofia didn’t leave anything to be desired. Anything we needed she got immediately for us. Riverhouse isn’t only a catering service. They help with every step of the wedding planning process down to setting up decorations and helping with rentals. I couldn’t recommend them enough!

t seamlessly. I constantly had bridal attendants by my side to assist with getting me drinks, putting up my bustle, and making sure I sat down to eat dinner. I had so many guests comment on how fantastic the food was. We had a buffet style with the short ribs and guests were raving about them! We really can’t thank Riverhouse enough for helping our day come together so perfectly!

ncerns. They are so thorough and I was able to trust in them fully. Kirsten, my main point of contact, is a total rock star. She made sure we were on the same page and was able to pivot whenever something had to change, like the total headcount, or a specific hors d'oeuvre, whatever it was she would listen and come up with a plan, and on the big day I didn't have to worry about a single thing- she went above and beyond getting in touch with my other vendors to make sure everything went smoothly. Oh and, let's not forget, the food & drinks were GREAT.

ofessional, friendly and accommodating! Our wedding was at my parents house and they were able to set up a kitchen right next to the main tent and served amazing food! All of our guests really enjoyed the passed appetizers and meals they were served, all the food was not only delicious but beautiful to look at, our salads with the peaches and bib lettuce were a work of art! Our wedding was extremely colorful, like all the colors, and Riverhouse came up with inventive rainbow food to add to our cheese bar and dessert bar, rainbow mac&cheese, rainbow bread for grilled cheeses, rainbow marshmallows, rainbow mousse...everyone loved this and it was just magical. Riverhouse was also able to accommodate my fathers last minute dietary restrictions, he recently became a vegan, and they prepared a vegan option just for him! We truly couldn't recommend them more!! The best!

and had a variety of delicious meals to choose from. Planning a wedding by ourselves would have been challenging, but Kirsten and her team made the process so easy. They are clearly professionals and it shows in their attention to detail. On the day of our wedding, Riverhouse Catering was on-time and prepared. We had a wonderful team member with us all day and she made sure we were comfortable, fed and happy. Riverhouse Catering helped make our visions come alive and I could not have asked for a more beautiful day.

ons for our ceremony, reception, and guidance on every important detail. We planned our entire wedding from afar, and with Riverhouse’s help along the way, we felt incredibly confident about the day’s events and flow. Our bridal attendant, Della, was sensational and ensured we had everything we needed and more on the day of our wedding. The food and catering were amazing, our guests raved about everything from cocktail hour to specific parts of dinner. We would recommend Riverhouse Catering to every couple, they will ensure your event is tailored to your needs, and will make for a night you will always remember!

were there to help us along the way. We attended their Grand Tasting to choose the client's menu and everything there was executed perfectly (and was so delicious!). After the tasting, they helped us create a custom vegetarian menu offering incorporating the bride's favorite dish - pasta. Day-of they arrived on time and set everything up exactly as we asked. The food was delicious and guests were so pleased. We had a great experience working with them and would recommend to all future couples!

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the menu but they reassured us throughout the process that they were taking every precaution to ensure that the food would be safe for all! The food was delicious and we had a great time working with Kirsten and Jake! The venue was at a private residence, obviously a location that they would not be familiar with, and it was like they did events there every weekend! They worked well with the other vendors and were truly the glue that held the entire reception together! We will always recommend them to anyone else having a wedding in Connecticut!

ity of their services (and the food! oh my!) are outstanding. Kirsten Pechout was our primary contact and she ensured that every detail was covered and that we had all the support we needed throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding. They were wonderful in working with the venue (the New England Air Museum) as well. The staff at the event were marvelous and really took care of us before, during, and after the reception. Everyone thought the food was delicious - and the bridal couple even had a "care package" of dinner and desserts for their first night on the road home. Nothing like a lovely catered dinner over a campfire. Thank you Kirsten! Thank you Riverhouse!

ne. All of their dishes were delicious with great presentation. In our opinion they went above and beyond what is expected of a caterer. They helped enormously with the planning, and on the day of the wedding everything was executed perfectly from beginning to end.

tain, and Della was the wonderful staff member who attended to my husband and me all day. The three of them, along with the entire staff were absolutely wonderful. The food was AMAZING, and our guests could not stop talking about the professionalism and attention to detail from this company. Riverhouse really helped make or fairytale wedding all the more memorable. I could sit here all day saying nice things, but I can simply say USE THEM! You won't regret it!!!!

tain, and Della was the wonderful staff member who attended to my husband and me all day. The three of them, along with the entire staff were absolutely wonderful. The food was AMAZING, and our guests could not stop talking about the professionalism and attention to detail from this company. Riverhouse really helped make or fairytale wedding all the more memorable. I could sit here all day saying nice things, but I can simply say USE THEM! You won't regret it!!!!