Vinwood Caterers

Vinwood Caterers' food was absolutely wonderful! We did food stations at Cruiseport and there were so many different choices of a variety of foods. Also, during our cocktail hour, we chose several appetizers for our guests... one appetizer including something that was not on the menu that Vinwood was able to create for us! Our guests haven't stopped raving about the food - from the Harvest Salad, to the Pumpkin Ravioli, to the Herb Crusted Tenderloin, and the Ice Cream Sundae Station - all so delicious! People keep telling us it was the best wedding food they have ever had... thanks Vinwood!

The meals at weddings are usually nothing to write home about. Then there's Vinwood. We kept hearing how great they were from anyone we told who was catering our wedding but, even still, we didn't expect it to be THAT good! It was really nice to have everyone at the wedding raving about the food. We're STILL hearing about it from people, actually, a few weeks later. Excellent, excellent food. And the event staff are really great, too! Everything was perfect. Tip: go for the ice cream sundae bar! HUGE crowd pleaser.

Vinwood Caterers was wonderful. All of my guests could not stop raving about the food (the pumpkin ravioli with mascarpone sage cream sauce was my favorite). Everything, from the appetizers (they specially made a delicious pumpkin soup shooter for us) to the small chocolate dipped fruit selection at the end of the night was perfect. The buffet set up was beautiful and the service was excellent. This is definitely worth every penny and they will work with you on every detail of the event to make sure you're happy. I would highly recommend Vinwood and would gladly use them again.

Do not be afraid that Vinwood does not do tastings. You won't need one. I just worked with them on my reception and although I barely got to eat anything, I saw our guests going up for at least seconds.We had so much cake left over because everyone was so full from the wonderful dinner. Luckily they gave my husband and I little To-Go boxes to have later that night.We first chose Vinwood because they were on the preferred list of the venue we chose. Then after speaking with them, they not only had an extensive list of delicious food offerings (including pumpkin ravioli), they said that it was no problem for them to work with my husband's gluten allergy (which they did VERY well).Vinwood is also priced unbelievably reasonably for the quality of food you are getting. They were also priced below all the local competition.Besides the food itself, all of the staff is great too! From before to the day of. They respond to every email/inquiry with efficiency usually within an hour. They have great ideas to work with what your want, but do not tell you what to do. The day of everyone is so helpful and friendly. Vinwood made our crazy day that less crazy. They were a vendor that we didn't not have to worry about what-so-ever.I would definitely recommend them and use them again if I ever needed to.Their only downfall is that they don't accept credit cards. But they are totally upfront with every monetary item along the way. No hidden charges with them.

This company was amazing. I viewed about 15 venues before choosing our venue in Gloucester, MA, and a number of places had raved about Vinwoods as being amazing, so I think they have a pretty good reputation. I'll just add that my guests said they have never had better food at a wedding as they had at ours! Everything was delicious, and beautifully and professionally presented. My husband and I had our own dedicated server from Vinwoods who couldn't do enough for me... my husband wanted both entree options and it was brought over in a jiffy, no questions asked! The waitstaff were so professional and everyone had their food so quickly, which is really impressive since we had 160 people at the wedding. A representative from Vinwoods met with us during our final details meeting at our venue, and was so knowledgeable and organized. They even check with you to ask what your color scheme and flower choices for your wedding are, so that they can match the flowers they put on the cocktail hour buffet table to match, which I was really impressed with. They were wonderful and I would say a big giant yes if you are having your wedding on the North Shore and want amazing food and service.

We were a little sketched out about them nit offering a tasting, but the food was phenomenal. We got married at Turner Hill Mansion and didn't have a choice of caterers. They were very flexible and offered upgrades at no additional cost. They also honored they're 2009/10 menu pricing as that is when we had put our deposit down. The staff was excellent and very attentive. They even packed up to go bags for us since we barely got to sample the food. We did stations and everyone raved about the selections and the quality.

ON BEHALF OF THE IPSWICH CLASS OF 1966 WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR THE BEST TWO NIGHTS WE HAD. SERVICE WAS EXCELLANT, FOOD WAS GOURMET. PRICE WAS GREAT.

My wedding was two weeks ago and I'm still craving their Pumpkin Ravioli!!! Everything at our wedding was absolutely amazing! We did stations and the were so much fun. They were able to customize the menu to whatever we wanted and to accomadate food allergies. Our guests were raving about the food starting at cocktail hour. We had a mashed potato bar (soooo delicious), coconut shrimp, chicken satay, beef crostini's and my favorite grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters. There's nothing worse than going to a wedding and having dry bland food. Or for me since I'm a vegetarian, if there's not an option for me I'm pretty much stuck, but the stations gave everyone plenty of options. And everyone was completely happy with the choices.Also, since we had a couple of guests that had trouble walking, including my Dad, they were able to designate servers to these guests so they didn't have to walk around to the stations. They also serve the Bride and Groom so we could sit an relax. Amazing food, amazing service! And Jarrod is and amazing chef. I'm so excited that we're going to a wedding this weekend that Vinwood is catering. Can't wait for the Pumpkin Ravioli again!

Food was amazing!!! We are still craving the filet mignon!!! Service was great!!! Presentation of the food was awesome!!! I have to add that they are also reasonably priced!!! We also got a free cake and you can't beat that!!! Great food! Great price! Unbelievable service!!!

It was a stressful couple days before our wedding with a hurricane coming and us working and re-working plans but it was Vinwood that made everything go off without a hitch. I'm not sure how they did it, but they seamlessly turned a ceremony space into a dining room and then into a dance floor. When I entered the room and the candles and flowers were everywhere I was so happy. The food was spectacular, the staff was wonderful and attentive. I truly couldn't have asked for more. Vinwood provides impeccable service and wonderful food at a reasonable price, which is unheard of in the wedding business! If you want to know that you will be 100% taken care of no matter what (even a hurricane) then you must use Vinwood!

I had my wedding in the middle of Hurricane Irene, and during a power outage at my venue. Vinwood met me as I arrived to my wedding in a panic that all would be a disater, and told me they have a generator, and all will be fine with my food, it will all be precisely as I had wanted... and it was!! The food was AMAZING, the attention to detail is impeccable, the portion size was very generous, the staff so very attentive and unobtrusive at the same time! All my guest told me that they usually have to chase down waiters to get appetizers during the cocktail hour, but at our wedding, there was always someone there with a fresh tray! One poor waitress was assigned to us as the Bride and Groom, and had to follow us out into the garden in between gale force winds and downpours into the garden for pictures, and she never stopped smiling! Our sales person Ray was really great at suggesting menus and options, and does such a great job describing the food, that your mouth waters thinking about it! If you are concerned about the fact that they do not offer a tasting, dont be! The filet mignon was so tender, guests cut it with a butter knife, the chicken was great and we opted for an off menu choice of stuffed lobster tail, which was so delicious! I have never had better "wedding food" and all my guests were so stuffed from the appetizers and main course, that the ice cream sundae bar went mostly untouched! Tim was our wedding day go to guy, and he was so reassuring and wonderful. If you want GREAT FOOD & GREAT SERVICE, elegance and great attention to detail and efficiency, this is your caterer! Worth every penny!

We used Vinwood as our wedding caterer. Jessica and Ray were so helpful! I love their costs as they build everything into the per head price including linens, china, service, even gratuity. The food was INCREDIBLE and having top chefs in the family it was a hard crowd to please. The portions were crazy, I have never seen so much food. No one could have left hungary. The staff were so professional and dressed so well, down to the white gloves. Nothing was too much trouble and the presentation was perfect! Also, myself and 10 friends are all vegetarians. Vinwood let us create our own veggie feast meal and they did a beautiful job with it considering it was not on their 'menu'. They were the lowest cost from all the caterers used by our venue but they were brilliant, would not have changed anything!

We got married at Brooksby Farm on July 23, 2011, and Vinwood was our caterer. At Brooksby, your caterer is also your wedding coordinator. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Vinwood. Every single thing, from the initial meeting to the minute the wedding was over, was impeccable. They are professional, friendly, and flexible. They will do everything they can to make your wedding perfect. The food was amazing. The staff was helpful and happy to be there. Our wedding went smoothly and perfectly because Vinwood is so good at what they do.

When we found out that Vinwoods was one of the preferred caterers for Groveland Fairways, we immediately knew that we wanted them to cater our wedding. I had known from family friends and many others that Vinwoods was great. All the staff was wonderful to work with. When we had a question and emailed, Jessica was quick to reply with an answer. On the day of, Tim was great. He made sure that we were having a good time, as well as making sure we were able to eat. When dinner was being served, he found us and told us that dinner was ready and brought us to our sweetheart table. The presentation of all the food was fantastic! All of our guests raved about the food and keep telling us that it was delicious. We can’t say enough good things about Vinwoods!

We used Vinwood for our catering for my wedding. We had stations, instead of a sit down dinner or a buffet. The stations worked out perfectly and we had lots of variety in our food so everyone had options. The food was AMAZING. I had guests telling me all night that this was some of the best food they had ever had at a wedding. The food was hot, and full of flavor. I HIGHLY recommend Vinwood for catering services.

Vinwood was amazing. They really made amazing things happen within our tiny wedding budget. We are still hearing compliments about the beef tenderloin! And the hors d'oeuvres were well above what we expected (cheese, cracker and fruit station was so elegant). Everything was perfect. Just wish we could have taken the leftovers home with us.

I think this is the only vendor that was absolutely perfect on our Big Day! Not that I had a lot of trouble with others; it's just that Vinwood is phenomenal and I absolutely would hire them for something else or recommend them.

I know there's no tasting- and having Jewish and some Italian members means food is REALLY important. But we felt good about our decision after reading all the great reviews and meeting with Ray. Le Husband and I started to feel even better when we were meeting with other potential vendors who would ask who our caterer was...once we told them "Vinwood" they would reply that they have the best food, hands down. My dj furthermore said that he's been in the business for 30 years and they are the most polished and professional to work with- it's not just about what's on the menu. I would agree with that, too. I also want to mention that their complimentary china and linens were very elegant. Everything looked so classy and nicely coordinated.

They seamlessly moved our ceremony chairs to the our dinner tent and helped with all sorts of set-up as if they were both the caterer and the venue coordinator. They made a custom sorbet for us presented in lovely martini style glasses. I had requested that since it would be a little while before the actual dessert (cupcakes) and thought in June it would be refreshing. It looked so elegant with the glass and mint leaf, and they simply substituted it for their standard fruit spread. So, if you have something that you have dreamed up, ask them!

And oh yeah, my guests often said it was the best wedding food they've had. No "food was good" generic polite feedback from them. Nope, just raves and full, happy guests.

I used to work for Vinwood Caterers, so that's how I knew they were the best of the best :-). From first hand experience, I knew that they pride themselves on excellence. Because I had Vinwood handling the catering at my wedding, I knew I could sit back and just enjoy my day without worrying about the food. The food is always fresh and delicous, the catering staff is professional and well dressed and the service is streamlined. I can't say enough good things about them. I certainly enjoyed hearing all of my guests rave about the food after the wedding as well! I would HIGHLY recommend Vinwood Caterers to anyone!Thank You Vinwood!!

Vinwood was extremely organized and helpful throughout the entire process. I loved having an event day coordinator to help during the actual wedding. She was professional and experienced. Waitstaff were friendly and attentive. My only gripe was not being able to try the food in advance. Overall the food was good, but we were a little disappointed with our food choices. We may have selected other things if we had had the ability to taste things in advance.

We had our reception at the Elks at Bass Rocks in Gloucester. Coming from an italian family, food is EVERYTHING. My parents were a little concerned at first that there was no tasting offered, however, I will tell you, you would be crazy not to hire this company. They were such a pleasure to deal with. Ray and Jessica were so accommodating and helpful. We had passed hor's dourvre's, a cheese board and food stations. Our wedding was three weeks ago..and people still (who I have seen multiple times) comment on the food. They made the room look amazing..the food was unreal. You didn't wait for anything. People were stuffed...I want to hire them again..but I can't think of a reason why I need to yet!!! Thanks Vinwood for making our day amazing!!!

Professional, delicious, amazing!!!! The food is to die for. Everyone from our wedding is still talking about how amazing the food was. They do a great job and there service can not be beat! Yummy!!

Vinwood simply provides the best wedding food there is available! Every single guest at our wedding said this was by far the BEST wedding food they have ever had! They are so professional and make coordinating food options a breeze! Thanks again for making our day so unforgettable and special.-Angela and Chris

I recently used Vin Wood at Cruiseport in Gloucester for our wedding. They would be a great choice at any venue, for any event. They let us do a custom menu and didn't even charge us extra! Their food is delicious - fresh, creative and cooked to perfection! Their staff is also so flexible and professional - the office staff, management and on-site servers, etc.

These guys were absolutely fantastic! My husband and I had pretty low expectations for our wedding food. Cost was a priority for us and Vinwood offered the best rates, by far. (Their off-season prices are an amazing value!) I had previously tasted some of their food at a bridal fair so the fact that they don't offer tastings wasn't a huge issue. Also, I read other reviews that when combined with my bridal fair experience assured me that the food would at least be decent. Well, Vinwood far exceeded everyone's expectations. The food was divine (and I NEVER say that about wedding food)! All of our guests were blown away. In fact, two of our guests will be getting married at a facility where Vinwood is the exclusive caterer. They were somewhat apprehensive because of the no tastings policy, but after the wedding they were super-excited for their own special day. As an added bonus, Vinwood handles everything! I didn't hire a wedding planner (again to save cost). In addition to a catering manager, Vinwood also provided a complimentary day-of coordinator and she (Shawn) was a true Godsend. I can't speak highly enough about Vinwood. They were just incredible and made our day truly run smoothly. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat.

If you want delicious food and excellent service look no further! Everyone was served within a matter of minutes and we had over 200 people at my wedding! The food is phenomenial and they are so great to work with - everything was delicious and we ended the night with warm cookies and milk...what a hit!!

We used Vinwood for a December wedding at Glen Magna Farms. Every item we had was delicious! And the staff was professional, friendly and polite. After the event we got so many compliments about the food at the wedding, and the staff were very responsive to our changes and requests along the way. I had a somewhat grumpy member of the wedding party (who had not eaten all day) during the cocktail hour and the staff at Vinwood made them a plate of their own and brought it right to them. They really go the extra mile, I would use them again for any event!!!

We had a wonderful experience with Vinwood Caterers. Their pricing is very reasonable and the food was fabulous. We're still hearing about how good the salmon was. We had several random requests (one extra-large table, a high chair, booster seats) that they took care of. They also assisted with the beer and wine selections and provided the bartenders. Another highlight was the International Coffee Station Vinwood set up with dessert. Imagine fresh-brewed Starbucks coffee in a toasted sugar-rimmed cup served with a selection of liqueurs. Its something different that people really remember and it was not expensive. Vinwood was great and we would use them again.

Amazing!!! I cannot say enough about Vinwood. Shawn McCarron was our coordinator and she was lovely to work with. She is calm and soothing, but gets things done. Everyone we dealt with (Tara and Jessica too) were so attentive to details, and willing to accomodate us. The food was phenomenal, and many guests told us that it was the best "wedding food" they had ever eaten. I love Vinwood!

AWESOME! My favorite vendor! Great food, willing to change menu to meet our needs! Loved the heart shaped grilled cheese with fries!

Ray and the Vinwood team were amazing. At first, I was a little reluctant to book them because they did not offer food tasting. However, as soon as I met Ray, I knew instantly I would be in good hands. It is immediately apparent how much he loves what does AND how much pride and effort he puts into it. Ray and the rest of his team were an absolute pleasure to work with. Our wedding ran a bit late, however Vinwood was able to roll with all the punches and none of our food was overcooked or cold. During our cocktail hour, the passed hor dourves were being passed plentifully and our guests could not stop complimenting how perfectly executed it was. We also had an artisan cheese station which had the most delicious assortments of cheeses and meats I'd ever tasted. For dinner, we had cheese raviolis, chicken picatta, and beef tenderloin and everything was absolutely delicious! Almost two weeks later and our guests are still raving over the beef tenderloin. One of our groomsman owns a catering company and even he was greatly impressed at the level of service Vinwood performs at. I would highly recommend to any and every bride!

We cannot say enough about how much we loved the food and service we go from Vinwood. The appetizers were amazing and there were servers who followed us so we didn't miss out on any food during cocktail hour while we were taking pictures. For dinner we chose the food stations option which was great as it gave guests the option of eating many different things and as much as they wanted! Vinwood packaged up two huge containers of food for my husband and I to take with us at the end of the night which was awesome as we were definitely ready for a late night snack of delicious food after a night of dancing!

Vinwood Caterers in everyway completed our reception! They were flexible and helpful during our whole planning process. Our venue was unique to say the least and required the BEST caterer and Vinwood was the one! They transitioned between floors and events seamlessly. My husband and I are TRUELY thankful for everything Vinwood did to make our wedding as memorable as it was, not to mention how AMAZING the food was! Vinwood does not offer tastings so we were choosing them off amazing word of mouth reviews and in everyway they lived up to our expectations. I would recommend Vinwood to everyone, and we will do just that! Thank you Vinwood!

Ray and the Vinwood team were a perfect fit for our wedding! We have a ton of passed hors' to start... all were AMAZING!! Loved the chicken with peanut sauce!! The spring stuffed chicken and filet was perfect! Our venue was by no means the most conventional and Vinwood set all my nerves at ease! They were very professional and accommodating!

I love Vinwood! I am an extremely tough critic because I have worked in customer service & hospitality for years and Vinwood met, and in several areas exceeded, my expectations. Ray, Lucille & Tara are all extremely professional and literally created the vision I asked for. The food was delicious - several guests came to me during dinner to say how much they enjoyed it - and we really appreciated having a dedicated server come bring us appetizers while we took photos. They worked with me to create a vegan menu for my vegetarian & vegan guests and also took fabulous care of our meat & potatoes type guests as well. Everyone was well fed and that always makes for a fabulous event. I recommend Vinwood wholeheartedly and will absolutely use them again if I ever throw a big event. Also - AMAZING china and linens. The price point was a steal for everything we received.

Vinwood was sensational! Our guests could not stop raving about the food and many went up for 2nds and 3rds! The food was excellent, they were very attentive to our needs. We got our dishes "to go" as we were too busy walking around talking to guests to eat! The presentation was professional and the staff was incredible!

Vinwood was everything we had heard and more. Catering is expensive but Vinwood comes through with high quality food. They were no more expensive than others we looked at but we felt we got more options and better products for the price. Ray is great, easy to work with, and when we met I was stressed and left feeling relaxed. We had filet mignon and lobster tail and the filets were HUGE! My dad wanted jumbo shrimp for an hors d'oevres and he made it happen. We heard rave reviews of the food from our guests (many of whom have attended 10 weddings a year) so we could not have been more pleased.

Vinwoods is a great catering company, the food was delicious and the staff was responsive. I heard after the wedding some of the entrees were not as hot as they should have been, which was disappointing. Other than that, no complaints!

Vinwood catered my daughter's rehearsal dinner at Gould Barn (Topsfield) and wedding at Castle Hill, Ipswich in July 2010. We had many excellent vendors for these events, but none better than this company. The staff is thoroughly professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. Prices are quite amazing considering the quality of the food and service is excellent. They don't need tastings because everything they do is superb!; they can stand on reputation alone. Look no further, this is the caterer to use for any occasion.

Food was great. We are still receiving compliments.

Vinwood was fantastic. They don't do tastings, but my maid-of-honor had them and highly recommended them. They also came in lower than they originally quoted, which was a GREAT surprise after all the hidden wedding costs. Also, they really ran the show. I didn't have an official wedding planner (although my aunt helped out), but they coordinated the timing of everything. Shawn, I think was her name, was great to have there and I really felt like she wanted me to have a great night. People also raved about the food, but I have to say my salmon was a little bland.

Excellent Service!

Vinwood was wonderful to work with. They've really went above and beyond for us. I know a lot of people are worried about the quality of the food by vinwood since they do not offer tastings. Well, we had the same concern, but the food itself was very very good at the wedding. We had the filet mignon with the lobster tail, and the sea bass as our entree. The sea bass (or whatever i did manage to eat while running around) was very good. We also had a raw bar set up for the cocktail hour, and our guests said it was delicious, but we didn't get to have any. In addition to the quality of food they bring to the table, they are definitely super accommodating. They've prepared us a special menu for our wedding, and they've adjusted the place setting for us, and they even helped us setting up the linen that we've rented elsewhere, and helped with taking everything down at the end of the day.

We got married at the Hellenic Center on June 12th and used Vinwood Catering and everything was WONDERFUL. The food was fantastic and service exceptional. We still have people raving to us about the food (not something you hear often at weddings). We did the Beef Tenderloin and the Spring Stuffed Chicken. My husband got the beef and ate every last bite of it and my chicken was out of this world good. Probably one of the best dishes I've ever had, I would totally recommend it even though I'm sure there are many of you (like me) who are nervous to pick because you can't taste it first. I would absolutely recommend the chicken it was yummy as was the beef tenderloin! I also want to add that Vinwood was probably one of the best deals around too. For the quality, they were very reasonable when compared to other venues/catering companies when we were looking for our reception site. 100% recommended!

Vinwood was very helpful with all the food planning, especially with the several food allergies we had. The food was much better than at most receptions! The service was great, I appreciated how they took excellent care of our special toasting flutes.

My wife, our guests, and I enjoyed such an incredible Wedding dinner up at the Smith Barn. The reviews still to this day are flowing in and they are fantastic! We appreciated all of your organization of the room, the quality of the food and your help wrapping up the overall event. Your staff’s professionalism, attentiveness, and overall good nature were remarkable. We had so much fun. Please know how much we attribute our ability to relax comfortably knowing we were in good hands thanks to you and your staff.

Great food, service. Very unique and well worth the cost. Highly recommend them.

Vinwood was exceptional! They were extremely professional and seamless from the very first meeting throughout the process and during our wedding. They were always easy to communicate with and very helpful with menu selections...even accomodating multiple childrens meals. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. They also went above and beyond with helpful suggestion not even relating to the food! It was important to us that everything run smoothly and the did a great job working with our venue and other vendors to provide us with an elegent evening. The only complaint I have is that they do not do tastings!Vinwood comes highly recommended!!

the food was to die for! it was so good i came back there just to get some of there food lol. but definitely i don't regret choosing them. great value for the price.

Vinwood was wonderful from start to finish. The food was delicious, the coordinator extremely helpful, and the service was phenomenal. You're crazy if you don't use them!

Vinwood was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about them. Rick and the entire company were wonderful. They were a preferred caterer for our venue which was great because they knew all the ins and out of our unique location. Planning a wedding in a barn is not an easy task. The food was amazing and we received several compliments on everything. They were attentive to every detail. Would definitely recommend them to my friends and family. They actually did my friend's wedding and are doing our church anniversary gala. :)

Overall, we were really pleased with our experience with Vinwood. They could not have been more wonderful on the day of -- food was great, service went off without a hitch and the woman helping my husband and I could not have been nicer. They were also awesome with setting everything up and breaking everything down and just making the reception run smoothly. My only issue is that they charged us for cocktail hour appetizers for kids when they said they weren't going to - and when I emailed after seeing the invoice days before the wedding, they never responded. Up until that point, they were totally responsive and helpful. In the grand scheme of things - not a huge deal. I would 100% recommend them to anyone. They helped us have an amazing day and were also incredibly economical.

they by far exceeded my expectations!! the food was awesome! i dont regret choosing them at all!

my husband and i were left in complete awe at how great the food was. we got the best catering service alive. they have a very wide menu to accomadte many tastes. definitely reccomend.

Hey, these people were my last options. A lot of other catering places offered similar serices but way too expensive for me, so i was happy they were nice to drop the price slightly and offer alternatives.

On a scale of 1-10, they are a 25!!!!!!!!!!! Their people are the NICEST staff to work with from Jessica who answered every question imaginable before our wedding, down to the waitstaff at our actual wedding who catered to us and every one of our guests. THEIR FOOD IS INCREDIBLE. We had pasta stations and a carving station of tenderloin that people are still talking about, a month after our wedding. Every single item was great. They know what they are doing, you are in the most capable hands but the best part about it is that they are so nice!

Vinwood was incredible. They went above and beyond finding out exactly what we envisioned for our wedding and made sure all of the details were taken care of. They even went out of their way to set up and maintain our candy buffet throughout the entire night. Our guests raved about the filet mignon and the pumpkin ravioli. They are a terrific company and at a very reasonable price. They were a huge part of why our wedding was so memorable.

I keep hearing..'the food was great at your wedding' and it makes me feel so good that people enjoyed it. Vinwood had a great selection and the quality was excellent. I have heard the same from others that have used them so you really can't go wrong. I ordered the chicken and beef tenderloin..most people got the beef and said the quality and portion was amazing.

Vinwood Catering provides EXCEPTIONAL value for money. They catered my husband and my wedding this past weekend, and I have to say that they exceeded my expectations in everything they provided. The staff were professional in manner and appearance, and the FOOD was absolutely delicious! All of our guests were raving about the appetizers and their dinners. One of my friends emailed me yesterday to say that she and her husband thought that the food at our wedding was hands down the best food they have ever had at a wedding! When I booked Vinwood I was a little nervous about the fact that they do not offer tastings. However, my wedding planner told me that they do not offer tastings simply so that they can keep their costs down. She assured me that the food from Vinwood would be wonderful....and it turns out that she was absolutely right! Early in the planning process I contacted several caterers to obtain cost estimates, and Vinwood offered the most reasonable prices. I also love that their estimates are inclusive of all taxes, fees, and gratuities. So you're not worried about any sneaky hidden fees showing up on the final bill. Also, during our final meeting just prior to the wedding, their General Manager Ray offered honest advice about the quantity of food required for our guest count. He even talked me out of excesses that would have increased my bill but not offered additional benefit for the event! When it comes to Vinwood you get delicious food, good communication, professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.....all at a fantastic price!

This vendor is included and exclusive to my reception venue, Tavern on the Harbor. I chose to do a stations dinenr. I can't count how many people said it was the best wedding food they have ever tasted, and I am one who agrees. Usually mass produced food for a function lacks quality and taste. Not only was this the best function food I have ever had, it was actually better than many restaurants I have been to! The salads and breads were amazing (lots of compliments on the harvest salad), the pastas cooked perfectly (compliments on the ravioli), and the chicken and beef were cooked to perfection (both the chicken and the beef tenderloin received many excited compliments, the beef especially). For the cocktail hour, they offered an expanded cheese board with may choices of cheeses, breads, crackers, and other delightful things to nibble on (and sent a smaller one up to the bridal suite for the bridal party before introductions). The menu selections were many, and all sounded great. We were able to customize just about everything to our liking (we decided we didn't want sliced almonds in our green beans). I had guests coming from India as well, so we were able to replace one of the pasta choices with an Indian dish of my choosing--I just had to send them a recipe, which they followed very well. It tasted great, and was a nice option for my guests.I can't say enough about how much I loved having Vinwood as my caterer! I loved it and my guests loved it!

The food was great- Service good (with some small exceptions- some things were cold) they were very flexible - i got just what we wanted in terms of menu, presentations etc... clean-up was good- except that i was bummed to not be able to find my candle-holders that i planned to re-use- not sure if they got thrown out by accident or what, but otherwise good. also price was right!

I can not say enough wonderful things about Vinwood. The food was wonderful, their staff was amazing, the set-up and follow through was flawless. I never once worried about the catering, from the beginning all the way through to the wedding day they were on top of things. I would highly recommend them.

I cannot say enough good things about Vinwood. Our wedding was one year ago, and people are still raving about the food and service. We were married in Gloucester, and having our pictures taken down by the water on the rocky coast. The wait staff from Vinwood were walking down on the rocks serving the wedding party appetizers! Now that is service:) I would not hesitate to recommend!

Fantastic food and fantastic service. Vinwood provided the perfect catering. Our only complaint is they do not offer a tasting of their food prior to the event. Unfortunately my husband and I only had a couple bites of the great swordfish and filet mignon we ordered but all of our guests swore it was the best wedding food they had ever enjoyed. A+++ all the way.

Absolutely wonderful service and cuisine. A little pricey when we did some comparison shopping but we got a lot of compliments from our guests.

Vinwood is fantastic. Very easy to work with in the planning stage. The room was set up perfect. People are still talking about how great the food was. They rave about everything from appetizer to dessert! And plenty of it.

There's a reason why they have such positive reviews! Vinwood is a great catering company. We had an almost pain free pre-wedding experience. Booking was easy, the food was excellent, the bartender was good, the service people were warm and unimposing. The only I'd recommend when working with this vendor is to make sure is to have time to go through all the details with the actual event manager of your event. There were some details that the booking manager discussed with us, but they were never told to the actual event manager whom we met an hour before our wedding.

Top notch food and service! We loved them and will use them again if we ever have another catered evert. Everyone complimented them after the wedding and were dying to find out who they were. They were a pleasure to work with.

Ray at Vinwood was fantastic. He was willing to work with us and our budget so that could have our reception just the way we wanted it. His staff is extremely professional, and the food is outstanding.

After our previous caterer imploded about 2 months before my wedding date, I called Vinwood in a panic. Every other caterer I called gave me quotes way above what I had planned to pay the imploded caterer, but Vinwood was able to work with my budget. The planning leading up to the event was seamless, and I appreciated that they met with us on-site to over placement of tables, etc.I was very impressed by the staff at the event. The set-up was beautiful and the staff took care of us beautifully throughout the day, even bringing over a little tray of food to us while we were taking photos outside. We had very limited food (basically an expanded cheese board), but everything I ate was fantastic. They also set up the cakes that my mother baked.

All my guests commented on how great the food was. the appetizers kept on coming and the filet mignon was so tender you didnt need a steak knive best wedding vendor.

Amazing Food!

I have been told by many of my guests that the food at my wedding was the best they have ever had. We did stations so everyone was able to find something they liked. They were extremely easy to deal with and very responsive to all of my questions regarding chairs, linens, timing etc.

Five stars all around for the quality of the service and the food. My husband and I are self-proclaimed foodies and refused to have typical bland wedding food at our event. Everything was beyond delicious as well as sophisticated. I have had guests tell me it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding and I honestly feel the same way.

This catering company was amazing. The food was very tasty and the staff was professional, smart and very flexible. I would highly recommend them to anyone hosting a backyard wedding reception. Their attention to detail was great, their value for cost was amazing and everyone was very impressed with all they did at our wedding.

Vinwood was by far the best full service caterer we could find. they handled so much more beyond the wonderful food. They set up our ceremony chairs, helped with the flow of the ceremony such as making sure everyone walked out on time etc. they provided all the linens, tableware, dishes, glassware etc. they cook all their food on site so it is fresh and delicious. The whole event flowed beautifully and I'm sure there were so many more details and problems solved that never even made it to me or my husband. A truely full service caterer, well worth the extra money.

Excellent service and presentation. As a foodie, I had sent my event manager a million images of what I wanted the food presentation to be. Clean, eclectic, vertical, and modern.She listened to every detail, and the food was phenomenal!

Lucille, the caterer manager, was AWESOME. I can`t even put it in words how helpful she was. She met our limo out in front of the Hellenic Center, whisked us upstairs and from that second on she was a life saver. She brought us drinks, she brought us appetizers, she busseled my dress (by herself), she organized everyone before introductions, she coordinated everything with the DJ- the woman was a godsend. I cannot even say in words how helpful she was to us, our wedding party and our guests. The food was excellent- we had the beef tenderloin and everyone kept commenting on how good it was and how it melted in their mouths. The wait staff was on top of everything and the courses were served very quickly (I`ve been to weddings before where it takes forever between courses and dinner is dragged on for hours). Meetings prior to the wedding were very informative and made us so excited we had chosen them. They were incredibly accommodating and flexible. We met with Rick about 10 months before the wedding and with Lucille a month or two before. Our only complaint- we were able to bring in our own bottles of wine. They were supposed to return to us any unused bottles at the end of the night so we could return them (or use them). Unfortunately, they returned to us five bottles of UNCORKED/RECORKED wine. Completely useless! We couldn`t return them- what were we supposed to do with 5 bottles of wine that had already been uncorked??? It was all thrown out since we didn`t even realize it until we returned from our honeymoon. If you use Vinwood- specifically tell them not to uncork bottles until they are needed!!

I cannot say enough about Vinwood Caterers. They did a truly amazing job - the staff was friendly and responsive, the selection of dishes was HUGE, and the food was out of this world. And, their quote for our wedding was actually the LOWEST of all the folks we looked at in the Boston area, such a great value!!In particular, I appreciated that there were absolutely no hidden costs in their pricing at all - all delivery, linen rentals, cake cutting fees, et cetera were included in their very reasonable per-person costs. I highly recommend them - especially their pumpkin ravioli! :)

I contacted so many caterers compare quotes and such -- and because we were on a limited budget, so many were almost flat out rude to me -- NOT Vinwood. From first contact to last moment at the event - they were spectacular. They also offered lots of clever ideas on ways we could stretch our budget. Many of our guests came from the service industry -- and commented numerous times to us at how pleased they were with the service, the attentiveness of the staff, and the quality of the food. We consider the $ spent with Vinwood the very best $ we spent.

Vinwood helped us with every aspect of our reception. They were quick to get back to us with any questions. We never once questioned whether or not they were on top of things. The food was absolutely delicious at a fraction of what other places charge. Our guests were so impressed with the service too. I would highly recommend them for any event.

They were great! The food was delicious. They don't allow tastings so we were a little worried but my friend used them in the past so we trusted her recommendation.The day of our wedding, we had a storm which took out the power which caused a delay in being able to start the dinner (it was tented outside) but the meal was still hot (they use propane not electricity) and all the staff were wonderful (even though they had to be in the rain for part of the day.

Excellent food and catering. Everyone was very professional and the food was wonderful.

Vinwood was extremely helpful and accomodating for catering our reception. They are reasonably priced, provide high quality food, and go above and beyond the average caterer. They do not disguise the actual price of their service, what they quote you for already includes use of linens and china as well as servers' pay. They asked about my wedding colors at the consultation and arranged to provide their own floral decorations for the serving tables to match my themes. The servers come dressed in tuxedos, and are prompt to assist the bridal party and guests. My reception hall did not have an elaborate kitchen, so Vinwood brought extra cooking trucks at no extra charge. My guests abosolutely loved the food and the table displays. They were very easy to work and plan with and kept my vision at the front of their planning, and they were easy to get ahold of when I needed to change something. What's even better is that they helped me arrange for an ice cream sundae bar as a substitute for a cake! They really know customer service!

I cannot speak highly enough of Vinwood Caterers. They were incredibly professional, accommodating, and helpful. Not to mention that their prices were unbelievable for the product they delivered. I would recommend them to anyone.

Vinwood Catering was recommended by the event coordinator at our Venue and for good reason. The food they provided was excellent and the event staff was professional and courteous. There coordinator helped keep things moving slowly and was a pleasure to have around, helping me bustle my dress and even with the cake cutting. We used their grilling service, but the company accommodated our every wish and we were able to combine a barbeque buffet with passed hors d'oerves. As it happened, we attended a wedding the following week that was also catered by Vinwood. I cannot speak for that couple's experience, but the food at their wedding was also excellent.

Delicious.

I have never been so embarrased by the quality of food provided by Vinwood. Thier filet mignon was not edible. Our wedding was one of 10 that they catered on the same day and it showed. I do not give them any stars but was required to check at least one. Be very careful brides and grooms. They were at one time a great caterer.

We worked with Vinwood, it was our only option because it was the venue's only preferred caterer. They have a good reputation but are expensive. There were many meal options but even the least $$ were $$, however the meal was elegantly displayed on our wedding day which made me happy. I was alittle dissapointed in the chicken that was served, it was overdone. The Vinwood staff however was flexible with vegetarian guests and superb on the day of our wedding, the service was great! Wish our chicken was better though, it was a step above 'wedding chicken' thankfully!

The food was delicious and the service was great.

Delicious! Created a perfect fall meal. We had our reception at the Topsfield Commons, and had a GREAT experience with them. They even made custom fall leaf croutons for the salad for me. Would definitely recommend!

Vinwood was wonderful to work with and above all, their food is amazing. One of the best things about Vinwood is that when you work with them, everything is taken care of. They provide all linens, place settings, wait staff, barware, etc. For a busy bride and groom nothing is better than knowing you can cross of 10 items from your to-do list at once! I received many compliments on the food all night and they were always easy and pleasant to work with. I would highly recommend them.

Their food is amazing, their staff is very professional, and I highly recommend them for any event. We met at length with them and we were able to stay within our budget and still have an amazing reception. Everything from the passed appetizers to the dessert service was first class.

Food and service were both wonderful!

Vinwood was one of several caterers recommended by our wedding venue. After meeting with several others, we knew right away Vinwood was the caterer for us. They were relaxed, down-to-earth, and created a delicious culinary experience for our guests. They even recommended water and lemonade stations for our HOT August afternoon. They were wonderful to work with and helped with the set up of all our homemade centerpieces too! Pricing was very reasonable.

i can't say enough good things about this caterer. they surpassed perfect in every possible way. we met with them in their mostly professional office (which we came to appreciate, since it meant they kept costs low with low overhead) and they answered every question. the best part, was they listened to our "wish list" and surprised us by making our high end likes fit into our budget. i'll be more specific: i LOVED the boat server that comes with the raw bar. i made a big deal about how it was too bad the raw bar didn't fit into our budget. on the day of the wedding, i was surprised that they gave us the boat to serve the shrimp, which DID fit our budget. and then, the best part, the final bill was LESS than we were expecting...can you imagine? they were FANTASTIC!!!!!

They were fantastic and I always recommend them to friends! The food is delicious

Everyone at my wedding told me how good the food was (I didn't actually get a chance to eat) and that it was hot (which can be a rarity if you've been to as many weddings as I have). I thought the value was excellent, there was so much food that people could not finish it.

We've done several weddings with Vinwood. They were also the caterer for a family members' wedding at Glen Magna Farms. They only have the most professional staff and are very attentive to client needs. The food is always delicious and they have many menu offerings. We would highly recommend them.

Ray, Tom and the rest of the staff at Vinwood are always so much fun to work with. The food is always incredible, as is the presentation and their timely and efficient service. When the catering goes smoothly, it dictates the pace of the wedding. All of our brides want to get to the dance set as quickly as possible. With Vinwood running the show we always know that everything will go off without a hitch and that there will be no down time. They help us to create that ultimate party atmosphere, which is why we recommend them to our clients. From soup/salad to the entree and dessert, these folks never miss a beat!

A wonderful caterer! The food, waitstaff, and customer service are amazing! We are so lucky to have them as one of our preferred caterers.

Vinwood is on our preferred vendor list!

Vinwood is our exclusive caterer here at the Cruiseport Gloucester. They provide consistantly amazing food and service.

Vinwood is fantastic and had been one of my preferred vendors for years. I would highly recommend them.Patty LambThe Milton Hoosic Club-Manager

Performing at hundreds of weddings every year, AllStar Entertainment has learned which caterers shine above the rest, and Vinwood Caterers is among the very best we have worked with. We always know that the bride and groom have done their culinary homework when Vinwood is their choice. All our DJs understand the value of working with Vinwood's professional staff to coordinate the music, formalities and the courses to make sure their excellent cuisine will be enjoyed by all.

I have had the pleasure of working with vinwood caterers for over 15 years. They consistently provide a great experience for their clients and always go beyond expectation. They have a terrific staff, many of whom have been there for years, which speaks volumes about the close family relationships and bonds they have with their staff. The food is of high quality and the portions are always generous, colorful and flavorful. None of your guests will leave hungry.