Karen Spire Catering & Events

ism to a whole new level. Our guests are raving about the meal, the appetizers, the whole show! Thank you Karen for being the main force in making my daughter's wedding the fairy tale that she hoped for. I cannot say enough about them, and we are all truly grateful for having the opportunity to work with you! AMAZING !

ur own tastes. Throughout the process, she was extremely prompt and responsive in answering all of our questions. The food was excellent, with a wide variety of options. It was very convenient that she provided bartenders. Additionally, her catering included dessert from Ciao Bella Cakes, which was excellent. We selected the standard package, including a "small" cake with mini deserts. we expected that the cake would be extremely small, but it ended up being a large, three-tiered delicious cake. The mini-deserts were also excellent! All in all, we can't recommend Karen Spire enough

venue setup, look and feels, timeline of events, week-of logistics, etc.. They had so many ideas having done this for so long, and they answered questions I didn't even know I had! And of course, the most important thing - the food is AMAZING! I knew I wanted to book Karen before I was even engaged because I'd eaten her food at other weddings and events. The tasting and menu planning was so fun, and people couldn't stop raving about the food all night. I have some pretty discerning palettes in my family and even the biggest skeptics made a point to tell me that Karen's Catering hit it out of the park!

pierogies and mini lobster rolls were our personal favorites. Karen ordered an ice sculpture that looked AMAZING for our seafood tower. She also helped us secure late night soft pretzels and water. Two days before our wedding, Erin met with us at our venue to discuss set up of our décor for the day of. Erin also helped us unload our décor and all of our alcohol which was just above and beyond! Everything looked absolutely perfect the day of our wedding. During our wedding, Erin was SO attentive and made sure we sat down to enjoy our food. Thank you, Karen, Erin and Team!

, gave great ideas for the flow/design/feel of the day, and ultimately helped us pull it off flawlessly! Erin was such a phenomenal resource throughout the whole process and on the actual day of our wedding, we genuinely couldn't have done it without her. The entire staff was amazing so polite, professional, and kind. And our food - SHOWSTOPPER! So many guests complimented us on how amazing our food was and I couldn't agree more, especially because most wedding food is sub-par! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a flawless and easy experience - they handled everything I could think of and more!! We love you guys so much thanks for making our day amazing!

as the best food they had ever had at a wedding! From our first meeting with Karen, where she invited us into her home and cooked our hors d'oeuvres and entrees in front of us, we knew we wanted her to cater our wedding. On our wedding day, we were served all three entrees and it was so nice to get to try each of them! In addition, Erin has a great understanding of the functionality of a wedding day, especially at Cairnwood, and provided us with great input and suggestions! We are so happy to have had the opportunity to work with such an amazing team!

e to oversea the flow at every location. May be not used to with Indian weddings. Be specific while doing contract. Ciao Bella cake which was contracted by Karen, forgot the flowers on the cake and Confusion about total order of pastries not coordinated properly. Mark' attitude at the end was really disappointing. Overall it was good.

ompliments on the passed food at cocktail hour and the dinner! She is a pleasure to work with and answers any questions you might have along the way!! Thank you Karen!

tely delicious. We had guests calling us days later to talk about how good dinner was. Everyone we worked with was organized and professional. Cannot recommend Karen enough!

some of the best food we've ever experienced at a wedding or restaurant! It was all delicious. I just wanted to eat and eat all night! The bartenders were outstanding and Karen's recipes for signature drinks were incredible. Not only was the food delicious (and our guests continue to talk about it weeks later) but Karen and her team were exceptional. During a year of craziness with COVID, Karen reassured our families that everything will run smoothly and they will take care of us. From the beginning months of planning , to the day of the event and setting up, until the night of the reception.... Everyone was extremely attentive, responsive, helpful and made sure everyone had a great time! The staff even personally took care of my parents/grandparents during the reception in a private room so they could feel safer due to COVID. This was truly a dream-come-true kind of wedding and we give credit to Karen and her staff for making it so special! Thank you very much.

was also our go-to for pretty much all my venue/reception question, concerns and needs. Karen goes above and beyond to make your wedding day a success. The amount of compliments we got from our guests on how delicious the food was, was unmatched. Everyone loved all the food and there was a lot! No skimping on appetizers, main meal portions or desserts with Karen! She took care of us. I moved my wedding up from 12/12 to 10/16 due to Covid (to have an outdoor reception) and I was so stressed. The first person I called was Karen. She calmed me down and assured me that we can and will make this work. The day was perfect! Karen even came out of the kitchen to say a quick hello and take a picture with us. It was so sweet! I also want to mention Erin too. Erin is the event coordinator that works with Karen, She was there for the entire reception as well as set up everything beautifully before hand and helped break it down at the end of the night. Erin made sure I was fed during cocktail hour(I got stuck upstairs with a bustling issue) and made sure I had a cocktail in hand. They work wonderfully as a team and I would 1000% recommend them if you want outstanding service and amazing food on your wedding day! One more shout out to Jen at Ciao Bella Bakery for her amazing work on my wedding cake! It tasted like heaven:)

event Karen spent plenty of time with us picking out linens and table settings and working within our budget

ay. She gave us a preview at her home which was so nice. We were able to pick out the meals and hors d’oeuvres for our big day. She has knows the Cairnwood very well and helped us set up the flow for the evening. She helped us plan the day of timeline out and it was very helpful! Karen does an excellent job and is an amazing choice as a caterer.

ting in her lovely home and made us feel instantly welcome. We fell in love with her food at first taste and she made our food visions come true! Throughout the planning process, she answered questions as timely as possible. At our wedding, she somehow made 100 meals all look and taste like home cooked meals. We are still getting compliments on the great quality of food at our wedding. Her system for the day-of runs very smoothly which is a relief to any bride. She was a true pleasure to work with. She has an assistant named Erin who acts as a day of coordinator. We were truly grateful to have Erin and she executed everything perfectly. If we were to do it all again, we would pick Karen Spire as our caterer in a heartbeat!

id some special meals for guests with food allergies. I’ve received so many compliments on the hors d'oeuvres and dinner. Erin and the team of servers did a great job setting up our decorations exactly the way we wanted and making sure the night went perfectly.

to detail in the beautifully arranged cheese table, passed hors d'oeuvres, plating of entrees, and desserts/passed mini gelato. Everyone was raving about how delicious the food was (especially the short ribs). Her team of bartenders made our signature drink recipes perfectly and kept everyone happy throughout the evening. One of the great perks booking with Karen is that she provides a wedding coordinator. Our coordinator Erin was very easy to communicate with and helped us iron out all the details before the big day. One wedding day she went above and beyond to make sure all the little details were taken care of and the night was a success! We have been to so many weddings and we feel Karen blew away our expectations. We wanted our wedding to be a special experience that didn't feel commercial and Karen's team did an incredible job making that happen.

ive . They took the party to a whole other level. I was a guest at my own party. I can't say enough about all the special touches they provided. I have gotten numerous phone calls from my guests telling how much they enjoyed them selves. Highly recommended.

caterer was throughout the night and are still talking about how wonderful the food was. Hope to have another occasion to work with Karen and her staff. Will always recommend Karen Spire Catering and Events anytime I am able to.

ssional and their service was impeccable, perfect execution of what we have planned ahead. As for the taste of the food, my husband kept saying that it was even better than the tasting! I have also heard from many of our guests that they enjoyed the food very much, quoted, “best wedding food ever.” Erin did a fantastic job coordinating on the wedding day. She was there all the time to make sure everything went as we planned. She was sweet and considerate, brought me drinks and food to keep me energized. Both Karen and Erin were so delightful to work with. From the moment I contacted Karen via email, to the tasting at her house (wonderful experience!), to the rounds of discussion on details (linen choices, set up, etc), till the wedding day, it was always a positive experience working with them. Wedding planning can be very frustrating, but Karen and Erin have made it less stressful. They were encouraging, cheerful, and resourceful and helped me all the way to the big day. I can’t thank them enough for what they have done. You can’t go wrong with having Karen Spire as your caterer. Highly recommended!!!

eption, we kept hearing how great the food was. I can't say enough about the waitstaff, cooks, day of wedding planner and bartenders. All were so courteous, friendly and professional. I totally recommend Kare Spire Catering for any event you're planning.

lever and creative ideas for the venue space, and most importantly, her food is DELICIOUS! It still amazes me that she cooked food for over 200 people and every entree was scrumptious - nothing over or under cooked for her. Our entrees included sea bass with Parmesan risotto, pulled pork and macaroni and cheese, and pumpkin ravioli with some butternut squash. So many of our guests stated that they could not decide which entree to pick! Several other guests went out to eat a few days after the wedding and did not pick pulled pork and mac and cheese at that restaurant because they knew it could not compare to Karen's cooking. And her staff! AMAZING! Everyone was so helpful and friendly - MANY guests complimented me on how awesome her bartenders were! Likewise, Erin was indispensable to me. She made all my wedding dreams come true with how she set up the venue (Cairnwood). She's so skilled and knowledgeable that I knew I could easily trust her to handle everything. Plus she's calm, has a great sense of humor, and is also very prompt with responding etc. We had a few meetings with Erin prior to the wedding, and she helped calm this bride's anxieties - to the point that I was not the slightest bit stressed or anxious on the day because I knew Erin (and Karen!) had it all under control. If I ever need another caterer, I am calling Karen Spire immediately! Thank you for making my wedding day perfect and magical!

ry organized and helpful throughout the entire planning process. She was very knowledge and was able to answer any questions we had for her about food and rentals. Everyone during and after the wedding raved about the food! Karen was also accommodating to all dietary restrictions. She ensured that we got everything we wanted and more. If you are looking for a caterer, choose Karen Spire. She is amazing and you will not regret it for a second.

ly was the food amazing , unique, and individualized to our preferences & season, but the team assisted with decorating, clean up, and serving. Not only did they help run the day so we had nothing to worry about, but we met with Karen & Erin to outline our timeline and plan our layouts. I highly recommend Karen Spire Catering for any event you may have!

ions on all levels. The food was superb as well as the service. Many of our guests have reached out to say the same. Thank you for making our wedding weekend magical!!!!

s quick to respond to our emails and our questions that were last minute. She took so much stress away from our day just knowing what an amazing job her and her staff were going to do. 5 stars for sure! Thank you, Karen!

ugh the actual event. Her experience and knowledge helped us select the most cost-effective options. Karen went above and beyond- event set up, food quality and styling, serving food per the agreed schedule, and the friendliness of her staff, made it truly a top notch service. We highly recommend Karen!

her. Her food is absolutely incredible, everyone raved about their dinner. It was not your typical wedding food. Her reception displays and passed apps were also a hit. We added a raw bar and gelato to our order and she did both seamlessly. She really can do it all. Erin, our day-of coordinator was fantastic to work with. She answered all my questions and helped throughout the entire process. She was so patient and fun to work with. I was so thankful to have her nearby on the day of. We are so happy we chose Karen!

e and beyond. Her food, set up, and staff are exactly what we dreamed of on our big day. If we could give her ten stars, we would!

rk with whatever we requested. Additionally, Erin was outstanding the day of my wedding. She made sure we had drinks in our hands and that the evening moved according to pace. While Karen is very busy, I felt like I was the only wedding she had. We can't wait to use her for future events!

deciding on a caterer - she sent the estimate and sample menu back to us promptly and our cake was included in our package. I had loads of questions and she answered all of them. My mom and I went to her house for a tasting and we were so impressed by the quality of the food! Our guests felt the same. Karen also provides a wedding coordinator, Erin, who was super helpful in the weeks and days leading up to the wedding. She made sure everything was in order during the reception and anticipated our needs perfectly. We highly recommend Karen Spire Catering for your wedding, or any event!

ts where brides can come and meet all the caterers that work at the venue. When I attended Karen was the only owner there representing her company- She was also the only company prepared with wine, cheese, and an assortment of foods to show off her skills. As we meet other caterer's representative there were only pictures of food, higher prices, and a fixed menu with minimal flexibility. Karen was the most reasonably priced, allowed us the freedom of choosing literally any food we could dream up, and was the face of her company - she didn't have a spokesperson. From the moment I met her that night I knew it was a NO BRAINER. Our tasting was AMAZING and extremely personal. We were invited to her home kitchen where she served delicious food one after the next. The day of the wedding went absolutely seamless. Food was beyond excellent. I couldn't stop hearing about the ceviche on an edible spoon, the lamb chops, and the bacon wrapped dates, lobster ravioli, and the short ribs! As the bride I wished my stomach wasn't all jittery so I could really have eaten myself silly. Erin the day of coordinator was more incredible then I thought possible. Whenever I needed something I swear I just had to think it and there she would appear. She provided me and my husband trays of food, brought my husband a towel every 30 mins (because he tends to be on the sweaty side :P ), and even drove my car up so she could load my decorations, leftovers, and alcohol. If i needed someone for picture- Erin already found them! The list goes on and on!! Essentially with Karen Spire Catering--you get your money's worth, they make delicious food, and they really truly care that your day is perfect. If you work with Karen you will be making the right choice!

so perfect. I have a gluten and dairy allergy and Karen not only made an entire menu that I could eat, but people who can eat gluten and dairy couldn't tell that it was missing!! Everyone raved about how insanely good the food was. Also, her staff was incredibly efficient and professional. Everything was perfect, we can't recommend her enough!!

r menu options (which were ALL delicious, by the way). Karen had all kinds of fun suggestions, like mini ice cream cones as a dessert option, and she even helped us pick out our linens, silverware, and dinnerware for our reception. Since we got married at the Cairnwood, she also did an incredible job of ensuring our entire ceremony and reception was decorated perfectly. Our wedding day coordinator Erin did a great job of keeping everyone on task and organized before the wedding started. Erin also did a great job of letting us accommodate an unexpected plus 1. All of the tables were set up so well and the tablecloths were beautiful. The entire wait staff was extremely helpful and attentive. The food was so delicious, everyone at the wedding was raving about it. We had the filet, chicken piccata, and salmon, and all of the dishes were so well prepared. The mini ice cream cones were a hit with all of our guests. Karen and her team also had such a vast knowledge of our venue that it made everything go so well on our wedding day. Thank you Karen for giving us an amazing wedding day experience!

the great service at our Great Gatsby party. Thank you again and we look forward to doing it again next year. Love, The Jamesby Family

ad so many guests asking my Mom and I where we went for the catering because they couldnt believe how amazing the food was. She also sent us home with leftovers which we happily ate for another 3 days. I cannot say enough about her food and her staff. Everyone was so nice and so helpful and I would give her 6 stars if that was an option! Thank you Karen & Team!

t. Her passion and creativity for food is prominent in every dish and truly showcases her knowledge for unique and delicious flavor. The quality of food, service and pricing cannot be matched by any other catering company. Our guests absolutely raved about the hors d'oeuvres and dinner. Karen was incredibly accommodating for my husband and I preparing a separate dining table away from our guests to ensure that we actually had time to eat an uninterrupted meal and made our plates with all our dinner entrees so we could have everything. Not a single person left our wedding hungry or unsatisfied with their meal choice. I highly recommend Karen Spire Catering to anyone looking for out of this world food for completely reasonable pricing.

se at Cairnwood as she was one of several caterers present. Sitting down with Karen and discussing my daughters plans for her wedding and gaging her response and enthusiasm was very refreshing. She was warm, friendly and really “herself” and we came away feeling we have known her for many years. My daughter and I decided then Karen Spire Catering would be our vendor. We worked with Karen to develop the menu and then she prepared samples right in her home for us to taste. The tasting was incredible, the explanations, the suggestions she offered confirmed our original decision that we had the right caterer for our special event. She worked on providing the right color combinations for table cloths, silver ware, etc. And now the event, it has been several weeks since the wedding and everyone has remarked how different the venue was from a normal wedding reception and that food had exceeded all expectations. Some of the Hors D'oeuvre’s were very different particularly the potato pancake w/smoked trout & dill, the date wrapped in bacon (one couple thought the bacon was wrapped around beef and chicken only to find out it was a date), and lastly basted garlic crockett’s w/ goat cheese. The presentation of the tables, the food tables, the servers, the wedding event coordinator, the chef’s were all so pleasant with smiles serving, excellent and really could not do enough. I would have Karen Spire Catering serve another event for me in a heartbeat. The key to success for any event is those that are the supporting cast if you will. This cast is all Class, A+. Thanks Karen and staff.

oing to an open house, I set up tastings with 3 of the caterers we most wanted to try and possibly work with on our wedding day. Our first tasting was with Karen Spire - who invited the two of us, and 4 guests into her home and then cooked for us in her kitchen. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but there was such a sense of attention to detail, true talent and skill, and that personal touch we were looking for. Right after our tasting with Karen, we cancelled all our other caterer meetings and immediately booked her for our wedding! It was unanimous between all 6 of us at the tasting that we didn't need to look any further! Working with Karen & her team from day 1 until our wedding day was nothing but a positive and pleasant experience! We knew from the start that we wanted to do food stations and Karen customized an entire menu for us based on our what we told her we wanted - we could not have been happier with everything. Throughout the planning process, Karen was always quick to respond to my emails and made my job very easy. Karen even went out of her way to come and meet with my florist and I at Cairnwood right before the wedding to make sure I felt confident in everything - that was so appreciated! From the start I never had any doubt that our wedding food was going to be outstanding, and Karen Spire Catering and Events didn't disappoint. Our guests are still talking about how amazing our wedding food was - many of them saying it's the best they've ever had at a wedding, and I couldn't agree more! If you're looking for a customized unique menu, wonderful staff, a positive & stress free experience, and food that will be talked about for a long time - then look no further than Karen Spire Catering and Events! We are SO grateful we chose them & know you will be too!

sh, which is reflected in her menus and presentation. The tasting experience was personal and so much fun. Her food is out of this world - my stepfather is a chef, a good one, and he said her food put him to shame. Our guests are still talking about how incredible the food was. Between the quality of her service and food, I'd highly recommend her. You get a lot for your money and it is worth every penny. Good luck!

d to go up for thirds and insisting we have a one year anniversary party so we can Hire Karen. I can't say enough good things about Karen, personable, pleasant, innovative, relaxing and calming, accommodating and the one thing that matters - phenomenal chef! She is full of ideas, her food is tailored toward your requests and she adds some flair! I'm a vegetarian and she made sure to include items on our menu that were individual to my taste, the wedding menu was intimately ours while sharing our favorite foods with all our guests. I'll be keeping Karens number in hopes to come up with something to use her for in the future! I highly recommend her to everyone!!

zing at all the behind the scenes work. She worked with the other vendors and my maid of honor to ensure that everything was in place. During the wedding, Erin anticipated my every need and always kept me well fed. I got to eat at the wedding, which is not something all brides get to do from what I hear. The contract came late after the initial meeting, but other than that, I was extremely pleased with this service. My friends said it was the best food they ever had at a wedding.

and attention she gave us at our initial tasting and thereafter. She invited us to her home where she and her sous chef specially made about 25 different items just for us to try. I am a foodie and I know can be very fussy about the quality of the food, the flavor profiles and preparation. Karen welcomed my feedback on each item and had great suggestions about how it should be served. She never made me feel like I was being difficult or asking too much. In fact, it seemed like she couldn't do enough for us. She and I walked through the venue together, and she had fabulous advice on the set up and execution of our event. On the day of the event, she and her staff executed the food exquisitely. The taste was spot on and the presentation was gorgeous! Everyone raved about it, and the raves were well deserved. We truly had the time of our lives at the party, and that is due in large part to the talent and hard work of Karen Spire and her team. Oh, and did I mention that her cost was very reasonable and well worth the value? We are starting to plan our wedding and are trying hard to find a venue where we can use Karen Spire again. You will not go wrong with Karen Spire.