William Ference Catering
William Ference Catering

William Ference Catering

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Introduction: You want your caterer to be easy to work with, have your back from day one, and create a memorable gourmet meal for you and your guests. That's exactly how we've built our reputation as one of Boston's best wedding caterers. We'll take pride in giving your friends and family a reason to say it's the best food they've ever had at a wedding. We're full service and can manage everything including the food, service, bartending, rental equipment, and even day-of coordination. If we seem like we might be a good fit, get in touch to set up a casual phone consultation. After a quick chat, we can provide you with a detailed menu and pricing proposal to consider along with your other options. And congrats on your big plans! We have fun at our events, whether they're super fancy or laid-back, and I think that comes across in our food and service. The fact that we're not a huge company taking on 5+ events per weekend means that each event we do has our full attention and enthusiasm. And we love getting to know our customers and building a relationship...the majority of our customers end up choosing us for more events in the future.
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Hired 46 times

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10 employees

15 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and value.

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Gabe R.
May 23, 2016
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Sydney F.
Aug 26, 2017
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Wedding and Event Catering
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Brie S.
Oct 24, 2017
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Wedding and Event Catering
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Sean H.
Feb 26, 2016
Really can't ask for more from William and his team. We've had them for a few events - a summer party last year and a couple cocktail events at our home this winter. Great food, and super easy to work with. All-around, much higher quality than other caterers we've hired in the past.
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Stephanie A.
Jul 26, 2016
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I hired William to cater our wedding for 60 guests at our home. I had previously been burned by another caterer I found here on Thumbtack, and was nervous to go this route. However, from day 1, William was extremely accommodating and responsive and had my proposed menu ready in a few days. The day of the event, William was so prepared and easy to work with. I had complete faith in his ability to make my wedding a success. What I hadn't planned for was William and his crew to far exceed my expectations. He didn't just make my wedding a success, he made it absolutely perfect! The food, (lobster rolls, pulled pork sliders, watermelon juice shots, salmon, steak, roasted vegetables, and salads), was amazing! Every one of my guests raved about it, asked me who the caterer was, how I found him, etc. He far exceeded everyone's expectations. And, his staff were just as amazing, going above and beyond to chat up and entertain the dozens of kids at our wedding. Not too mention, seeking me out and getting me anything I asked for. They also packed my fridge full of leftovers, allowing me to feed all of my visiting relatives the next day. They are by far the most professional, elegant, yet personable company I have ever worked with. They may be small, but they are mighty!
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  • What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

    We first talk with you to understand how you're envisioning the event, then we'll come up with a rough proposal to make sure we're on the same page about the style, pricing, etc, and go on to fill in the details over time. We take a lot of pride in our communication, and it's not uncommon to have dozens of texts/emails/calls over the course of planning an event. Of course, if you just want us to show up and cook, we can do that too!

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    Our clients really care about having great food at their wedding, and typically prefer a more personal approach to planning than what some of the large cookie-cutter catering companies can provide. Our bride and grooms' style ranges from casual to elegant (most often, "casual elegant"), but the quality itself is always high. While most caterers (even many high-end ones) take a mass-produced, "get it done as fast and as cheaply as possible" approach to events, we bring a level of detail and sophistication (even for backyard bbqs) that our customers really appreciate.

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Work with someone you personally like. Your experience leading up to and during the wedding will be so much more enjoyable if you're working with a caterer who you're super comfortable with, and that you know has your back.