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2025 INDUCTED INTO THE WEDDING WIRE AND THE KNOT HALL OF
FAME FOR 6+ YEARS OF OUTSTAND CLIENT REVIEWS!!
If you want a caterer who is not "off-the-shelf" ordinary and has a vast variety of full-service menu selections, you've come to the right place!
We are highly experienced, full-service caterers who assist our clients, both private and corporate, with menu creation, party planning, and any rentals needed.
Whatever event, large or small, you have in mind, we're there to realize your vision! Our expertise as on-site personal chefs at private dinner parties is exemplary. Our brides and grooms love our personalized approach to planning their perfect day!
We pride ourselves on our highly individualized approach to menu creation to ensure the perfect event while honoring your budget!
We have been working with Thumbtack for three years, we have been hired 106 times, have 91 reviews and a 4.9 Star rating out of a possible 5 !!! Visit us to read our exemplary testimonials (both on Thumbtack and our website) and view our eclectic menu selections.
Warm regards,
Marylyn B. Schwartz
Chef/Owner
Interacting with our clients from the initial phone call to the completion of the event is exhilarating!
To see the clients' vision come to fruition and to know that we made a positive difference in their lives as well as those of their guests is the ultimate goal of JHD's catering!
Overview
Hired 144 times
Serves Bethel, CT
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10 employees
17 years in business
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Services offered
Event type
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
199 reviews
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Katie Z.
Dec 16, 2025
We hired Juste Hors D’Oeuvres to cater an office Christmas party at our home. Working with Marylyn was an absolute pleasure. She is kind, thoughtful, and has exceptional attention to detail. Marylyn provided valuable guidance throughout the party planning process, offering helpful ideas relating to the flow of our party and food selections. She was also very helpful in selecting the rentals we needed for the party.
Marylyn and her team were professional, organized, and incredibly attentive to our guests throughout the party. The food was outstanding, and we received numerous compliments from our guests. I was also pleasantly surprised and truly appreciative that, despite having a full team working in our kitchen, it was left spotless, as if no one had cooked there at all, making cleanup after the party much easier for my husband and me!
We highly recommend Marylyn and her team to anyone looking for a caterer.
Mallory E.
Sep 17, 2025
We worked with Marylyn to cater our outdoor wedding. Marylyn and Juste Hors D'Oeuvres provided more than just a catering service. She helped us think through the whole event, planning a timeline, as well as all of the food and drinks. She was communicative, helpful and honest, and made great recommendations for things that hadn't even been on our radar. She was kind and knowledgeable throughout the whole process, and helped us figure out the best options to meet our needs. Sharii and the team who was at the wedding day of were all delightful and on top of every detail, not to mention food was delicious. Highly recommend!
Berenice P.
Oct 6, 2025
We truly cannot say enough good things about Marylyn and her incredible team. Our wedding was beyond anything we could have imagined; every detail was so thoughtfully handled, and the entire day was absolutely lovely from start to finish.
Marylyn and her team are true professionals and absolute experts in their craft. They took care of everything with such grace and ease, including some last-minute surprises. When unexpected rain rolled in, they managed it beautifully without missing a beat. I had forgotten to arrange for our cake to be decorated, and somehow, they made it happen at the last minute and it looked stunning! They even recommended a wonderful babysitter to look after the kids, which made a huge difference for us and our guests. She was so kind and attentive, and the kids were happy and well cared for the whole evening.
From the food (which was delicious!) to the decor and flow of the event, everything was just perfect. Marylyn and her team are the whole package: professional, warm, prepared for anything, and genuinely dedicated to making your day unforgettable. It was worth every penny, and I can’t speak more highly of the experience. Thank you for making our day so special!
Sierra J.
Nov 4, 2025
The food was a hit all night! The shrimp shooters and chocolate chip cookies were the favorites but everything was awesome!
Mark G.
Jul 28, 2025
Marylyn’s infectious personality, experience, and uncompromising attention to detail calmed our “first-time event” nerves!
We held a first-time corporate appreciation gala to honor our direct support staff who are the lifeblood of our community. The event was held on a Sunday evening (in our auditorium). With Marylyn’s talent and recommendations, the event space was transformed into an elegant five-star hall. Guests were in awe! She meticulously set up a computer-generated table diagram, worked with our dining management to rent proper equipment, consistently followed up open items we accepted responsibility to provide. Her recommendation for flowers and a DJ were top notch. I’ve never planned an event let alone an event for 200 guests (that I see daily!). The food was delicious and pleased a very diverse group of attendees. Looking forward to future events with Juste Hors D’Oeuvres and More.
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Marylyn Schwartz
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing should be customized to the clients' budget parameters. We are not an "off-the-shelf" catering company with prices for set packages. We feel that there are too many hidden costs in packages. Every proposal we make is broken down into the main components. This gives clients the ability to make financial decisions from a place of knowledge. Menus are developed in consultation with our clients. When we understand their wants and needs, we are empowered to work diligently to create a perfect and affordable event!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Personalized consultation is the key to a perfect event. By chatting with my prospects and asking some key questions, together we are able to hone in on the perfect mix of wants and needs and develop the right budget parameters. As catering pros, there are times we suggest options to our clients that they would not have thought of themselves often resulting in the saving of time and money! While we all love social media and e-mail, neither are the right way to plan a perfect event!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our Chefs, Bartenders and other Staff are highly experienced. I spent many years as a teacher then a VP in a Fortune 500 company. It is the combination of exemplary cooking and planning coupled with savvy business prowess that built this business into a thriving success. We are the pros ready to assist you at every turn!!!
