J & L Catering

s served. We would highly recommend J & L Catering to anyone planning a shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding or any big event.

ining those elements made our search for a caterer really difficult, but Chef John and his team fit the bill perfectly. We wanted our wedding to reflect our diversity of background and J&L Catering was able to play a key role in making our wedding day come to life. By featuring both of our backgrounds in the menu for our day, Chef John not only demonstrated his cooking ability, but his ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, which given how few weddings go 100% to plan is vital, I honestly could not imagine having pulled off of our special day with another catering partner.

J&L’s specialties. Boy did they deliver!!! The food and service were phenomenal! John was shucking oysters for everyone at the raw bar and became best friends with all of my guests. Not only did they rave about the food but about John as well. It’s been months since my wedding and I’m still getting comments and compliments. J&L is the best around and made my wedding extra special. Eternally grateful.

events there and was familiar with the property. When planning the meal for our guests, John provided some great dinner and dessert suggestions. We went with many of his recommendations and the meal he and his team prepared was excellent with healthy portions for everyone. The dinner also started at our scheduled time with no delays. Our guests were extremely happy with the food choices offered. During this entire process John was very professional, checked in with us often and made sure we and our guests would be happy. John is a joy to work with and I would recommend J&L Catering for your events.

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free and vegan guests, coming over to recommend layout, he was fantastic and everything we could have asked for in a caterer. Day of his crew was super nice and professional throughout the reception and the food was AWESOME. Thanks again John and we know who to reach out to for the next backyard event.

in and sent me a recommendation that saved my life!!! Thank you John for all the day of "favors" I was so nervous I literally forgot everything!! You are a wedding God!!!!

o a group of meat eaters; however, the food at J&L was SO good that both were persuaded. Working with John was such a treat - he is genuine and fun to be around. The tasting and the catering service were done so professionally! I would highly recommend J&L for anyone looking for a wedding caterer. If you go to their tasting, you'll probably just end up cancelling all of your other tasting plans (which is what we did)

lity and excellent pricing. Day-of, the J&L team ensured everything stayed on schedule and went smoothly, took care of my gluten free guests, and personally handed out fresh cookies for dessert . We received tons of compliments on the food and were sent home with lots of delicious leftovers. I can't recommend J&L enough!

xommented about how delicious the food was and the staff serving them. J&L’s integrity shined through and helped to make our wedding a seamless event. Thank you Jon and team!

a lot of feedback from my guests and everyone loved the food. The decorations for the buffet table were fun and fitting. They were great to work with and the staff was pleasant and helpful to all my guests. I would not hesitate to hire them again for any kind of event and highly recommend them .

e from the tasting to the actual wedding day and felt that things were under control with him around. It was a no-stress catering experience. Recommended.

eally valuable insight. Food was delicious and his set up looked perfect!

swift to respond to any questions we had. John met with me, my husband, my mother and my mother in-law to discuss menu options and buffet set up. John was flexible with the menu and helped with contacting the rental company for the setup. He made us feel completely at ease and made sure everything was perfect. The menu was accommodating for our guests who are vegetarian and/or gluten free. Not only was the food delicious but the setup was beautiful. John and his staff were incredibly friendly and professional, reflecting a true pride in their work. We highly recommend hiring John and his staff to cater any special event!

od and a perfect mix of options for our large event. Everything ran extremely smoothly during setup and throughout the shower. His staff was attentive and efficient and he checked in with my wife and I throughout the day. Numerous guests remarked on the food and asked for his card so they could use him in the future Thank you John and team at J&L!

ingle thing we got was delicious! (Try the bbq pulled pork!). John was really helpful - always reaching out to see if i needed anything...even on the morning of our party. All in all it was such an easy process - because J&L took care of EVERYTHING, so i just sat back and enjoyed! I would absolutely work with them again and recommend them to anyone!

ing which to my surprise had lots of experience at my venue. John got in contact with us shortly after we contacted him. He is quick to reply to all questions and concerns, and went above and beyond to make sure our day became the best day of our lives. John put together an amazing Southern BBQ menu for us which included all our favorite BBQ selections such as baked mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pulled pork, cajun vegetables, and jerk chicken. The mashed potatoes were so good my bridesmaid claimed a whole tray to herself on the ride back to the hotel on the bus. My husband and I often asked him for guidance around ordering plastic ware, dishes, glassware, and linens. John was able to tell us exactly what we needed and was open to us asking lots of questions. He recommended an amazing bartending service, which with whom he had worked with before at the venue. On the day of, he arrived to the venue very early to begin set up. His servers were amazing, he was very personable and energetic, and made sure my husband and I got appetizers to enjoy during cocktail hour while taking pictures. He hand delivered our meals to our sweetheart table and checked in with us to make sure all was well. John even went so above and beyond to have melted butter for my husband’s mashed potatoes (the husband loves butter!) We would highly recommend John and his team. They made our day run so smoothly and took all the worry away from us.

rentals and even how to work with bartender. The food was awesome! Our guests loved the food and we got a lot of compliments on the food, service and presentation. John and his team were so nice and it was super easy to work with him and his team. I really recommend him.

and needs, and flawless in their execution. The food was delicious, and they incorporated our decoration scheme into their delivery. They looked out for the bride and groom, too - John hand delivered a platter of appetizers to keep us well fed during our picture session. We had a great experience with J & L Catering and would highly recommend them to anyone.

ricing for one night was far too expensive considering our wedding was going to span three full days for all guests. I continued to search for caterers and came across J&L Catering, which also happened to be local to me. Our first phone conversation went amazingly. John really understood my vision and was able to provide all the elements we needed for our three days (raw bar, carving station, and lobster bake). The pricing for all three days was fantastic. I was nervous that in order to meet such a great price, perhaps the food quality would be lacking. Boy was I wrong! We had our tasting of each of our three menus and everything was delicious, tender, juicy, and full of flavor. My fiancé and I were blown away with how amazing the food tasted. We could not have been more pleased with the final outcome for our wedding weekend. Our guests haven’t stop talking about how great the food was. And besides taste and price, the last element you hope for is good customer service. John and his team have this in spades. Every time I had a question about the menu or what to rent for plates, etc.; I always received a prompt phone call or email with a reply. As a bride trying to plan their big day, it is so nice to have someone there to quickly answer your questions. By the end of our long planning process and wedding weekend, we really felt like John and his team was a part of our family. That is nearly impossible to find this day and age. If you are looking to book a caterer, look no further than J&L Caterers. You will not be disappointed!

e BBQ," and John was able to make that happen within a very reasonable budget. He also gave us some great cost-saving tips when it came to our appetizers and our meal choices, which helped us have everything we wanted without spending a fortune. I appreciated that he was also realistic - when we mentioned wanting ice cream, he pointed out how messy that would be to serve given our outdoor August wedding. I liked that he was willing to say no to things that he knew he couldn't do well rather than just agreeing to things and then providing a subpar experience. John and his wife Laurel were also very responsive when it came to communication. Any time I emailed, one of them would respond within a few hours at most. They also worked with me to put together a rental order for all our dishes, silverware, linens, tables, and chairs, and they were very flexible with helping me add and remove items to the order right up until a week before the wedding. On the night of the wedding, John made sure that my husband and I were well fed, creating individual appetizer and dinner plates for us so that we didn't miss out on any food. He really seemed to care that we were happy. I would definitely recommend hiring J & L Catering.

s a lot of it and it was all delicious. Presentation was beautiful, and the team he brought with him was equally terrific. It was nice to be able to mingle with my guests versus worrying about getting everyone fed. I'll definitely use J&L again for a party!

s above and beyond most vendors. He even helped me find a new reception location when our first one fell through! We went with a BBQ style buffet and our guests absolutely loved it. It was affordable and so many of our guests remarked on how great the food and service was! I highly recommend J&L catering for your wedding or any event - big or small!

earsal dinner perfect. We look forward to using them at our next event!

was completely fair and he was very transparent about costs. We sincerely appreciated that. On the day of the wedding, I was not worried because I had faith that John and his staff would come through and they most certainly did. Our guests complimented his staff as well as the food. Even our vegetarian friends were impressed with their meals which was important to us. Considering wedding planning can be so stressful, it was refreshing to work with someone who did not stress us out. Thank you, John!!

us, we were right. John and his staff were very attentive and professional during the reception. It felt so nice to know that the catering was in such capable hands. It was one less thing to worry about! We highly recommend J&L Catering!

honest and invaluable. We also had a few vegan guests at our wedding, and John took the challenge in stride. We had rave reviews about the food. He made sure we (bride and groom) got a chance to eat. We can't thank him enough!

ut once we had the initial (free!) tasting I knew he was the best! The food was outstanding and he even made a little meal for my 2 year old son during our tasting as well! The night of the wedding was just perfect and I think I might have hugged John a couple times before it was over! Thank you SO much for making my wedding perfect! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

re eating in a 5-star restaurant but with a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Having checked out other caterers, we knew immediately during the J&L tasting that we wanted to use them for our wedding. John and Laurel's communication was top notch leading up to the wedding. They made sure we were comfortable with the menu and helped us not only cater to folks with food allergies and dietary restrictions, but also for a number of our guests who were keeping kosher for Passover (which is not an easy thing to cater for). During the wedding, John and his staff were organized and friendly. John was really conscientious about checking in with us and making sure we were getting food and were happy with how things were going. He was also amazing about catering to those with food restrictions (whose food we tasted too and were incredible) and making sure that they all got their food in a timely manner. We were really happy with our wedding menu, and many of our guests mentioned that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had! Please feel free to message us for any specifics on our experience, but we wholeheartedly recommend J&L to cater for your event or wedding!

BBQ buffet and when we found and tried J&L we knew right away we had to pick them for our big day. John and his staff are absolutely amazing and even accomadated my vegetarian and vegan wedding guests with delicious options. If you want the best caterer out there then go with J&L!

he event, and also met at the venue to go over the set up and answer any questions I had. He really heard my vision, and together we made it a success. I decided on a brunch with an omelette station along with lots of other delicious breakfast food, the guests raved about how delicious it was and how beautiful all the food was displayed. His staff was very professional and friendly. I would not hesitate to have J & L Catering for my next event!

h some unexpected issues with our venue without it costing us an extra arm and a leg. We loved how many options were available to choose from to create a unique and custom wedding menu. The day of the event, the food service went smoothly. The staff was professional and friendly and we received many compliments on the service. The food was delicious, they were able to quickly serve salad and entrees to help us maximize our time on the dance floor, and the food came out hot and fresh. Though we barely had time to eat, what we did try was the same quality (if not better) than what we tried at the tasting. We would absolutely recommend J&L Catering, by far the highest quality catering you will get for a very reasonable price.

do their top button after their 3rd plate of grub. It was THAT GOOD. John was always quick to respond, offered his professional advice, but in the end let us do whatever we wanted. That's my kind of flexible. 11/10 would nosh again.

ed and seasoned to perfection. The fruit display used during cocktail hour beautifully presented. The staff went above and beyond their duties and I would highly recommend J&L for all catering needs.

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ions. He easily understood what we wanted for our wedding and was attentive to each detail along the way. He made a fresh and delicious meal for our summer wedding. It was a relief and a delight to have our wedding meal in his very capable hands.

I contacted J&L and we were able to get the ball rolling right away. John provided me with a customized menu for our special day. The day of the event they showed up on time with SMILES. John is so attentive and kind which made this experience so easy for me. Via email and in person!! My guest loved the food, loved loved loved the food!!!!!!! I will hire him again in a heartbeat!!

so much John, Lauren, Julie and the entire staff at J & L for helping to make our night the best ever!