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Boulder, Denver - Northern Colorado
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Sara Martinelli
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Three Leaf Catering is a catering company based in Boulder, CO. This team of culinary experts is the award-winning catering branch of the Three Leaf Concepts Restaurant and Catering Group. With a creative and innovative approach, they craft personalized menus that will leave a lasting impression on you and your loved ones.
The team at Three Leaf Catering takes inspiration from a wide variety of international dishes. Their flavor palettes take inspiration from those found in Italian, French, Mexican, Thai, and Indian recipes, amongst others. Menus offer deliciously tempting dishes such as beef, spinach, and ricotta lasagna, Jamaican jerk chicken, and roasted Catalonian pork loin.
The team at Three Leaf Catering offers a wide range of services to ensure an enjoyable and stress-free experience. Delivery and set-up will be provided, allowing you to relax and focus on making memories with your loved ones. Prior to your wedding day, you will be able to book a tasting appointment to ensure that every last bite is to your satisfaction.
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African
American
Cajun
Eastern European
French
Fusion
Greek
Hawaiian
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Latin American
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Specialty
Thai
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Family Style
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
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- Sara MartinelliOwnerSara and her husband Lenny have owned Three Leaf Catering since 1998. Sara has a degree from the University of Colorado with an emphasis on food culture, and is also a certified herbalist and professional tea blender. She and her family especially enjoy the catering branch of their company as it allows them to be a part of one of their clients' most important days.
- Lenny MartinelliOwner and Executive ChefLenny is the owner and executive chef of Three Leaf Catering, and of all the restaurants in the Three Leaf Concept Group. Lenny has over 35 years in the restaurant industry, and has been creating memorable events for catering clients for over 25 years. Having traveled the world, Lenny's interest in global cuisine was peaked, and since then he has focused on learning and producing delicious cuisine from a wide range of cultures. Lenny is especially passionate about food system sustainability, and in 2010, he purchased his own farm in Lafayette Colorado on which to grow organic produce to use for his restaurants and catering, and to provide educational opportunities for his local community to experience the value of living an envriomentally conscious lifestyle and of making sustainable choices.
- Gerald ManningPartner/ Director of OperationsGerald Manning has worked with Three Leaf Concepts since 2001. With many years of experience, he became a partner and the Director of Operations in 2008, and has been an integral and valued part of the team that has grown Three Leaf Concepts to what it is today. Gerald has a strong background in Fine Dining Service, and his expertise is the basis for the high service standards of the company.
- Lily MartinelliDirector of Catering and EventsLily Martinelli has worked in her family's restaurant and catering business since she was old enough to carry a tray. Having extensive experience in all areas of the industry, she brings her experience to her position as Director of Catering and Events to make sure that our clients get all of their details attended to and ensures that your event will be seamless, professional, and personalized.
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4.5
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Three Leaf Catering, led by coordinators such as Samantha and Lily, received high praise for their exceptional communication, professionalism, helpfulness, and delicious food at various weddings. Reviewers highlighted the accommodating nature of the team, especially in managing dietary needs and offering customizable menus. Guests raved about the quality of the dishes served, with some mentioning it as the best wedding food they've had. Overall, Three Leaf's attention to detail, flexibility, and top-notch service make them a highly recommended choice for any special event.- Top reviews
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Jordan N
5.0
9/27/2024
Three Leaf Catering is a great vendor. We went with Italian cuisine and it was so delicious! The staff was kind, the bartenders were a blast. The vegetables we had were also locally grown, so completely delicious. They exceed the value of what they are priced and we would highly recommend them for any catering needs!
Jordan M
5.0
9/26/2024
The Three Leaf team, led by Samantha, did an amazing job catering our wedding, and were so helpful, organized, and easy to work with in the process. During the planning process, Samantha was incredibly communicative, organized, and accommodating, making sure all of our guests had meals they could eat and offering flexibility when we changed the menu and service style multiple times. Our guests were very complimentary about all the food (appetizers and all entrees) and the service. The Three Leaf team made dinner delicious, efficient, seamless. We really appreciated that they set aside of tray of appetizers for us, so we got to try everything (the corn, potato and gouda croquettes were a favorite that day!). They were also incredibly helpful and accommodating with desserts - I had DIY'ed our desserts (mini tarts) and the team did an amazing job setting them out and resupplying them through the evening. I would absolutely recommend Three Leaf for the tasty food, great service, and the communicative and detail-oriented team!
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Julia P
5.0
7/13/2024
We used Three Leaf for our wedding and had a great experience. We worked with Samantha and she was very helpful and easy to communicate with. They accommodated all of our guests dietary needs and all of our food was delicious. They had so many different options and the planning process with them was smooth and easy. I would highly recommend them for any event you are planning!
Slovana B
5.0
7/12/2024
Three Leaf Catering was amazing! They made our special night truly effortless. Everything went smoothly, the team was incredibly nice, and the food was amazing. Highly recommend!
Aly P
1.0
6/16/2024
We were considering the farm for our wedding reception next year. We had a fantastic initial conversation with their catering manager who told us she’d have a proposal to review within a couple of days. That was two weeks ago. I have sent two follow-up emails to inquire and have yet to receive a response. We’re super bummed as it seemed like a perfect venue for our casual reception and the food looked amazing! Needless to say, we won’t be moving forward with them. It seems like a couple others have had communication issues, but most have had great experiences so maybe this is just a one-off. Just an FYI for other couples who may be considering them that communication may be a problem and we don’t want that stress!
Madelaine O
5.0
5/08/2024
We hired Three Leaf Catering for our wedding, and we are so happy with how everything turned out. First of all, Lily is amazing. She was extremely helpful, responsive, and professional throughout our planning process. On the wedding day, we ran into a few issues due to the weather, and Lily handled the situation with such grace. The food turned out perfectly. It tasted fantastic and our guests absolutely loved it and continued going back for more. Lily's catering staff were extremely kind and helped our day run so smoothly. We also ordered our wedding cake through Three Leaf Catering, and it was beautiful! My husband and I are so grateful for Lily, and we highly recommend Three Leaf Catering for any event!
Teri W
5.0
12/19/2023
Three Leaf Catering Company, led by Samantha, played a pivotal role in making it all possible. From the very beginning, Samantha proved to be an exceptional communicator, showcasing professionalism and friendliness that put us at ease. Her dedication to ensuring every detail was perfect was truly remarkable.
Samantha's communication skills were evident throughout our collaboration. She promptly and effectively addressed all of our questions and requests, guiding us through the entire process. Her ability to balance professionalism with a warm and friendly demeanor made us feel like we were in the best of hands.
One aspect that stood out was Samantha's commitment to helping us stay within our budget. She worked tirelessly to create a tailored menu and service plan that not only met our culinary desires but also aligned with our financial expectations. Her dedication to cost-efficiency allowed us to enjoy a luxurious catering experience without breaking the bank.
The food crafted by Three Leaf Catering Company left a lasting impression on our guests, and the staff's performance was equally commendable. The team's professionalism and attentiveness were exceptional, making our guests feel well taken care of. We received numerous compliments on the quality of service, and the bartenders were outstanding.
We cannot express enough gratitude to Samantha and the entire Three Leaf Catering Company team for their unwavering dedication, impeccable service, and cost-effective approach. If you're looking for a catering company that delivers outstanding food and budget-conscious solutions, look no further. Samantha and Three Leaf Catering Company will ensure your special day is unforgettable.
Victoria K
5.0
9/03/2023
We had a wonderful experience with Three Leaf from start to finish! Their food is of the highest quality, even when preparing in bulk for a wedding. We had so many options and were able to customize our menu to exactly how we wanted everything. Samantha (Sammi) oversaw everything from the menu to the servers to the table settings. She was patient and responsive every time we made a change or tweak to our menu.
She also helped us ensure that our guests with special dietary restrictions (gluten-free, nut allergies, vegetarian, etc.) were taken care of. Highly recommend them and the complimentary tasting.
Katie G
5.0
8/02/2023
Our wedding was an absolute dream come true, thanks to the incredible jobs of Three Leaf Catering and our venue Ferncliff Ranch and Resort. Three Leaf Catering delivered an exceptional experience with their fantastic food and top-notch service. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food! It was a pleasure to work with Samantha, our wonderful coordinator. She was extremely helpful and responsive which made the wedding planning stress-free. She made our night extra memorable by beautifully decorating our cake with fresh cut flowers. We could not be happier with their services and wholeheartedly recommend Three Leaf Catering for any special event!
Caity M
5.0
11/03/2022
Our experience with Three Leaf was top notch. Lily, the catering director, was responsive and thoughtful from start to finish in helping us craft our vision for our big day. Her team was energetic and so much fun, and the service was excellent, not to mention how good the food turned out! Many guests commented that it was the best wedding food they've ever had. I cannot recommend Three Leaf enough, if you are looking for great food and even better service.
Dagmar V
2.0
9/02/2022
We had a few issues that we would like to warn other couples about regarding the planning and pricing of the Three Leaf Catering as well as the mishandling of the leftovers.
Based on our extremely positive initial conversations with Kelly, our initial catering coordinator, we decided to go with Three Leaf Catering. However, we were transferred between coordinators two times: first to Lilly Martinelli after being informed that Kelly had left their company, and then to Felicia after multiple periods of two to SIX WEEKS during which our emails went unanswered. The fact that nobody told us that our coordinator was on maternity leave which caused us to go six weeks of wondering why our caterer wasn't responding is very unprofessional and unorganized.
There was also an additional $800 fee for linen/tableware delivery TLC informed us of less than two weeks before our wedding. We were told this was the only option, but definitely think our coordinator could have found other options if she had been aware of our venue’s policies, which were communicated with our first coordinator. Either way, had we known of this expense with enough time, we would have shopped for alternative rental options on our own.
Our biggest complaint is the leftover food and cake, all of which was thrown away due to a lack of communication. There were multiple times where we specifically discussed our intent to take leftovers with us. However, the food was left in the venue refrigerator by TLC, who later said they were unable to find anyone to give it to. This was not communicated to us and we had no chance to retrieve the food before the venue threw it away. First, we do not understand how no one could be found to pass the food off to. There were at least a dozen guests–ourselves included–cleaning up the venue during the last hour of the rental period. Second, no attempt seems to have been made to contact our phone or our wedding coordinator who they met at our walkthrough.
I am giving TLC 2/5 stars for the quality of the food and being (mostly) on top of it on our wedding day, but because of our stress in lack of communication with their team prior to the event, pricing issues, and leftovers being wasted, we would not recommend this catering company to other couples.
Kelsey M
5.0
8/08/2022
Our wedding day meal was just as delicious as our tasting! The servers were friendly & professional. We chose them because they provided the most flexibility in our menu (we had food stations with sushi AND tacos AND steak AND a salad bar!) and they did not disappoint!
Nithin R
5.0
7/10/2022
Three Leaf catering delivered some delicious dishes at our wedding. We wanted an Asian/Indian fusion dinner menu and they made some Indian/Asian dishes that weren't even on their menu just for us. Although there was a bit of turnover from the catering side, Crystal as our coordinator had an amazing attention to detail that brought the whole event together. I'm only putting 4 stars because of the turnover in staff with catering, but the whole event was a smashing success in the end and the food was delicious.
NIKKI C
5.0
4/27/2022
Three Leaf Catering serves a wide variety of delicious food.
The staff are professional and very friendly. They provided great service at our daughter's wedding.
S T
5.0
4/21/2022
Best catering experience! Attention to detail, professionalism, superb food and quality guest service. Highly recommend.
Jenn S
3.0
11/13/2021
I am very torn writing this review because everything leading up to our wedding day I would have given Three Leaf 10 out of 5 stars because they were so amazing and accommodating leading up to our wedding. Crystal was amazing to work with, very responsive, super flexible with COVID restrictions and dietary needs. However, the day of our wedding, one of our main dishes was a Colorado trout with a tomato concasse and the concasse was completely missing from the dish. They did give us some money back, but pretty much told us we lied when we said it wasn't on the dish. We asked every single guest that had the trout and everyone was missing that aspect of the dish. By no means did it ruin the meal, but my husband being in the culinary profession himself, was very upset about the whole ordeal. While they may have missed the mark on that concept dish, everything else was beyond fantastic. The service was so spot during cocktail hour, pre-dinner setup, during dinner and post dinner clean-up. We both got to eat the appetizers post-ceremony and during our dinner and had leftovers after! We had our own cutting and serving cake, and they also messed up and served part of our cutting cake instead of the two cakes we specially had to serve to our guests. Regardless, I still am happy with their overall services and I don't have anything bad to say about any of their team. I just want to be honest with our experience and was personally just disappointed in what happened the day of since they were so professional and had a great grasp of everything leading up to our wedding.
Paulina A
5.0
10/06/2021
We can't say enough good things about Three Leaf! Crystal was our coordinator, and she did an amazing job as we planned our wedding not once, but twice, due to postponing our wedding from COVID. She was attentive, easy to reach, and very thoughtful. We thought the food was amazing at our tasting, then it was even better on the day of our wedding (and my husband is quite picky)! They accommodated our dietary requests (all items were dairy-free) without any difficulty (we had risotto cakes, samosas, and squash soup as our apps) and all our guests absolutely loved all the food. We had plated meals and the serving went extremely smoothly. They have many fabulous options and make delicious food that can be tailored to any dietary restriction. We want to eat their food every day!
Ellen M
5.0
10/06/2021
We initially looked at Three Leaf Catering since the parent company runs three of my favorite restaurants in the area. Then they had a great cancellation policy and low deposit (important during COVID). From our first interactions with Crystal, we were impressed with her organization, professionalism, warmth, and genuine desire to make sure things went exactly as we hoped. The full service catering staff included set-up and breakdown, bartending, rentals and catering. Crystal advocated for our needs with other vendors and did a lot of coordination work on the day of the wedding. She or someone on her staff brought us appetizers, drinks, and made sure we got the cupcake flavors we wanted. We had many special dietary needs among our guests including gluten free, vegan, and food allergies and everything was so mouth-wateringly good. They made the evening feel like magic, and we could not have asked for anything more.
Josalyn L
5.0
8/23/2021
We loved working with Three Leaf Catering. From our first meeting with Crystal to our wedding day, every experience was pleasurable. We wanted a in season, farm to table vibe with some southwestern undertones. Crystal absolutely nailed our vibe (none of the other caterers we reached out to were able to). We loved that they had a local farm to source some things from too! During our planning process Crystal was always responsive and helpful. Her attention to detail and willingness to work with us to meet our vision let us know that her staff was going to rock on the day. On the day of, her staff was absolute rock stars. After a horrible situation with our rental company, her staff showed up 2 hours early to clean and set up rentals. They really saved our wedding day! During the evening our food and drink service was excellent and all staff was friendly and attentive. If you want great service, amazing food, and great cocktails go with Three Leaf Catering!
Kristine M
5.0
8/13/2021
Three Leaf Catering was excellent! We hired them to cater a reception for 115 guests at a local outdoor venue. They were incredibly efficient and professional throughout. Crystal, who was our primary contact, was phenomenal in the planning stages and equally fabulous during the event itself. She was incredibly accommodating and helpful when we were planning the menu and working out all of the details. The food was terrific!! Everyone I spoke to commented on how great the food was. It was fresh, well-prepared, and not overcooked. I would highly recommend them!!
Hailey M
5.0
8/11/2021
Three Leaf Catering made our all vegan wedding dreams come true!!! We worked really closely with Crystal and Dan, both of whom were so organized and accommodating to our every need and request. We had some gluten free guests and nut free guests and kids who wanted a kids meal, and Three Leaf made sure to separately prepare and plate meals that were just as delicious and special as the INSANE vegan spread that they set up for our wedding. The food really was the highlight of our wedding. Most of our guests were from the Midwest and not accustomed to eating vegan food, however, the ENTIRE night people kept coming up to us and telling us how phenomenal the food was and that they didn't know vegan food could be so delicious and creative and decadent. If they can create such a show stopping menu with Vegan, GF, and NF options, I can only imagine how incredible their food is when they aren't working under those restrictions. We are so thankful for them and how attentive, supportive, and personable they were. They were even committed to setting up the buffet, desserts and tables in a way that totally aligned with my vision and décor plan for the wedding.
Kara S
1.0
8/10/2021
Sadly, we had an awful experience with Three Leaf Catering. There were several big execution errors the day of our wedding, which we had in writing and paid for... but they were unorganized and it left things a bit chaotic. We could have lived with things not going as planned, as that's how all events go, but the level of service was unacceptable. The bartenders were extremely inexperienced, creating huge lines and waits at the bar, and the inability to perform the basics like open bottles of wine. The buffet execution was late, with several errors within it. Overall, it was a bummer, and we cannot recommend them to others.
Katy J
5.0
9/17/2019
We are so grateful for Haley at Three Leaf for helping us with our wedding! Everything from the day we first contacted Three Leaf all the way up to our reception wrapping up was extremely easy and stress-free thanks to Haley and the rest of the staff at Three Leaf. She handled any minor issues that arose promptly and professionally, which was AMAZING because we were definitely really stressing out as our wedding date approached and it was fantastic to have someone helping us out who was so on top of everything.
The food was to die for, the cake was absolutely beautiful and the catering staff was efficient and very courteous. We got so many compliments on everything and the whole day went incredibly smoothly, which is more than we could've asked for! We can't thank Three Leaf enough for helping to make our wedding such a fun and successful event and would definitely recommend them to any brides-to-be in the Boulder area.
Julia H
5.0
3/01/2019
Just a week before our wedding we were scrambling for a new caterer, and Three Leaf swooped in to save our day! They were easy to work with, flexible, and were able to create a menu that we loved in no time at all. We had a non-traditional dinner service and opted for a taco bar and heavy appetizers instead of a sit-down dinner, and TLC was able to accommodate beautifully, and the food was delicious!
Lilly D
5.0
12/08/2018
Three Leaf Catering was so accommodating and was able to offer reasonably priced and exceptional and delicioud food. Haley really went above and beyond to make sure that all of our requests were met and went out of her way to make our day truly special! She even pulled plates of food for us that were waiting for us in our honeymoon suite. I cannot recommend Three Leaf Catering enough. We absolutely made the right choice.
Samantha O
5.0
10/23/2018
Our vegetarian-friendly buffet style meal, desserts, and beverages were absolutely wonderful - everything we could have hoped for and more. Guests have been raving to us for weeks about how delicious everything was, and the staff were friendly and professional throughout. They did a great job with cute decorations and our special tea requests, as well.
We have bbq seitan leftovers in the freezer that will probably keep feeding us another 3 months at least....
Emily E
4.0
7/27/2018
Three leaf was so easy to work with! They know the space and helped out with every aspect from setting up the ceremony benches all the way to the amazingly delicious food!
Still dreaming of some of our wedding food! (You know from eating it the next day since who has time to at their wedding ha!)
Amy Q
5.0
6/28/2018
Three Leaf was easy to work with and our food was delicious. They are very flexible and were able to create a delicious vegetarian menu for our wedding. On the day of our wedding their staff were incredibly helpful and everything ran sooo smoothly. I never even had to talk to anyone, everything just happened when it was supposed to happen. Our guests loved the food and their staff even boxed up the leftovers for us at the end. Overall, a very stress-free experience!
Dafnah M
2.0
6/25/2018
**I truly hope this review is helpful for future couples working with Three Leaf Catering. I want to say from the start that I would still recommend working with Three Leaf for your wedding, and believe that what happened at our wedding was not typical for them.
We were really wanting a farm to table feel with great quality food at our wedding, while still needing to stay on a budget. What really appealed to us about Three Leaf were their amazing reviews, their passion for good food and ingredients and the fact that they have their own farm. From the start of our communication they were very responsive and helpful in figuring out ways to adjust the menu to have what we wanted, while staying within our budget. We had a good experience with our coordinator leading up to our wedding, including LOTS of emails throughout. (We didn't have a wedding planner, so it was important for me to be able to communicate often in order to stay on top of it all.)
The biggest issue of the day was that they completely ran out of chicken (one of two main dishes) and salad before half our guests had gone to the buffet! They took full responsibility and admitted that there was some sort of mistake and not enough food was brought to the venue. It was unbelievably disappointing and embarrassing for this to happen, and extremely unexpected from this company. We felt like if nothing else, their one job was to make sure everyone was well fed with great food, and that's where they fell short. They were very apologetic and respectful in terms of refunding us exactly what we asked for back.
Again, we want to believe that this truly was an anomaly and that the company has learned from it and won't let it happen again. We just recommend if you are going to use them that you have a conversation about this or any other potential issues beforehand.
Tracey M
5.0
5/12/2018
Three Leaf Catering is a great option for your next event! They are a full service catering company, which means they will take care of all of your staff and rental needs in addition to the food service! Their event planners and staff are extremely friendly and accommodating!
Alyssa D
5.0
8/23/2015
Amazing!! We went with a venue that only allowed us to use Three Leaf but in the end I never would have wished to use anyone else! Melissa was amazing to work with and extremely flexible. The food at our reception was amazing (far better than any food I've had at a wedding!) and we received compliments from many of our guests saying how good the food was! The presentation was perfect and we were so impressed! The waitstaff was very attentive and kept water glasses full (my personal pet peeve) and were very professional. Couldnt have asked for better food and service for our reception! We would use them again in a heartbeat and recommend to any bride and groom planning their wedding and looking for amazing food and an easy-to-work-with caterer!
Kimberly M
4.0
9/18/2014
We used Three Leaf catering for our wedding on August 23rd, 2014. They are extremely flexible with giving us options we loved (for instance, changing a protein, providing special dietary requirements, and adjusting flavor profiles). They also allowed us to add multiple items within a few weeks of the wedding. Yay! There were a few minor items at the actual event that could have gone better, for instance, they only put out a portion of the cupcakes on the display when we wanted them all out. But it was nearly perfect!! They were helpful and sweet, even when i became bridezilla toward the end!
Emily B
5.0
9/15/2014
Several family members and myself suffer from Celiac. I am also very sensitive to dairy. Several vegans were guests as well. Three Leaf Catering created a delicious buffet that allowed everyone to eat their hearts out! The appetizer of the raw wrap with cashew "cheese" was a big hit. The jamaican tempe with black forbidden rice and coconut plantain sauce was fantastic, and the salmon with western slope peach salsa just put me over the top, it was so good! We also had local vegetables and a gluten free pasta entree. Vegans could eat, carnivores enjoyed the salmon, no one complained that it was too healthy :)
Emily! A
5.0
7/19/2014
The food was amazing, and the service couldn't have been better!
Everyone was so impressed!
I would definitely recommend Three Leaf to anyone planning an event in Boulder, Colorado
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