Sage Catering

e start, so I didn’t realize until later that most places let you do a tasting before booking. Sage doesn’t, and we actually couldn’t do our tasting until just a few months before our date. Based on the creativity of their menu and so many great reviews I didn’t worry though - and am happy to add another to the list of people saying the same thing! The food was excellent, fresh, and creative, and many people have raved to me about the salmon. The experience working with them was also very good - during cocktail hour they made sure my husband and I got appetizers, even bringing us a plate with a couple of each, which was so appreciated. They also did an excellent job with the bar, even figuring out changes on the fly - my dad wanted one of our signature drinks that was grapefruit based, without the grapefruit. They made a lemon version for him in the moment, and then remembered just what to make him each time he came back! We did need to order all the tableware rentals and alcohol ourselves, however Meredith was an excellent partner through the planning process, and guided us really well on what we needed, and how much of everything to get. We picked out the styles we wanted with the rental company and then she worked with our planner and the rental company to handle the order details and quantities of everything, something I wouldn’t have known where to start with. They also provided all the fresh juices and garnishes for the bar. Our venue also had tricky drop off and pick up requirements, and she executed all of that seamlessly. Thank you to Sage for a wonderful wedding dinner!

as a list of about a dozen approved caterers, and we went with Sage because it fit our budget—they came in at about half the price of other caterers on the list. So imagine our surprise when we arrived at our tasting a couple of months before the wedding and every dish blew us away with the quality of the ingredients and craft of preparation. Meredith and the Sage team are so thoughtful about producing a menu that takes advantage of the best in-season produce and other high-quality ingredients, and even when cooking for over 180 people everything is prepared to perfection. We really feel like we struck gold working with Sage—many of our foodie-est friends were telling us that it was the best wedding food they’d ever had. We also appreciated that Sage was very accommodating for our vegan and gluten free guests, and that their family style options include many dishes that are already vegan/gluten free, ensuring that nobody was short of options for delicious food. Sage also helped us realize our vision for our bar menu, helping provide fresh lime and lemon juice for our signature cocktails and providing skillful bartenders to keep all our guests satisfied. Our day-of catering manager also did a fantastic job making sure we were fed and happy, bringing us appetizers while we were signing our marriage license, checking in with us during dinner to make sure we had everything we needed, and even preparing to-go boxes for us in case we were hungry at the end of the night. We’re confident Sage is offering better food and service than many caterers that are twice the price. We’re so happy we chose them for our wedding!

ative, local, farm-to-table, vegetable leaning, and emphasis on in-season produce. Their suggested menus on their website caught my eye. While the photos are limited online and their social media, I liked speaking with Meredith on the phone; she reassured me that she understood my vision. Meredith was always fast to respond and very thoughtful and detailed with her correspondence. When I went back and forth on what I wanted (I'm annoyingly indecisive), Meredith was so accommodating and professional, she never made me feel like I was making her job difficult. The tasting was very comprehensive and an enjoyable afternoon. While I wasn't 100% on the taste of the dishes, I was more than pleased when it came to the wedding day. We chose dishes that used summer produce and you really have to eat them in-season to be at their best. As our tasting was in Fall/Winter, the flavor wasn't there..but, trust! Sage is meticulous about which suppliers they work with and engage local producers (such as bakeries and creameries) where possible. On the wedding day, people RAVED about the food. The heirloom tomatoes we tasted in July were 10x better than in Fall. Weeks after the wedding, guests still mentioned how it was "the best wedding food they ever ate". I was so happy to hear this! Their staff was also really great: a nice balance of professional and attentive yet relaxed and not stuffy. One tip: we opted for family style and this is the best format if you want a more relaxed feel and it makes the meal more interactive. Plus, the quality is better than plated because it's easier for a kitchen to serve large sharing platters vs. 100 individual dishes. Would 100% recommend Sage for your wedding :)