Lori Rizzo Events

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Introduction: Lori Rizzo Events is a professional event planning, catering and personal chef company that focuses on the design, coordination, and production of premier events. One of our main goals is to offer each client world-class customer service, an experience that is unique, flawless and unforgettable. Our professional expert design experience ensures your event will be an exciting and fond memory in the hearts and minds of you and your guests. The coordinated meticulous attention to detail and imagination put our signature events in a class of their own -- driven by our passion and dedication to results. We can do as much or as little as you like, from menu design, event location, rentals, staffing, invitations, centerpieces, floral design and entertainment to seeing to every last detail of your event decor. We are the solution for all your full-service event planning and management needs. Whether an intimate dinner for two, a special anniversary, your child's first birthday, your company's annual dinner party, the wedding celebration with 200 guests, or an opulent corporate gala for 1000, we will help you create an exquisite social gathering that will be remembered for years to come creativity -

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Hired 79 times

Serves Boston, MA

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20 employees

28 years in business

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

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Christina S.

Aug 4, 2020

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Lori's team - Cindy and Ben - were simply incredible. Every step of the way was a great experience: from designing a unique menu with Lori in preparation for our micro-wedding in our own home, communication leading up to the event, arrival and set-up by Cindy and her team, the absolutely delicious food cooked by the team, to managing everything during our wedding, and leaving our home spotless clean - it was perfect. Cindy and Ben even stopped our dog from eating our whole wedding cake (he got a few licks). The best thing was that Lori's team worked with our schedule, communicated clearly without ever intruding in our celebrations, made adjustments to how they served the food, and managed our champagne toasts, our cake-cutting (and serving), and cleaned everything whenever they had a free minute. I can't stress enough how professional Lori's team was, and how friendly, forthcoming, helpful, and stress-free they were. They made our micro-wedding special. The food was absolutely incredible, high-quality, delicious and tasty, everything was cooked (and served) to perfection - exactly how we imagined it. THANK YOU to everyone - Lori, Cindy, Ben and her team, who helped make our day unforgettable.

Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Asian • Mexican or Latin American • French • Family style • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Chastity M.

Sep 1, 2018

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I work for a large apartment community. We decided, very last minute, to host a catered BBQ for our residents and were scrambling to find a caterer with about 2 weeks to pull everything together. I managed to find Lori on Thumbtack and she was immediately very responsive and professional. She set up a great menu for our residents and gave us an unbeatable price. The day of the event, there was a little miscommunication on what time we were to start (this is why I did not check punctuality, I wanted to be honest, but also emphasize that it was a misunderstanding and not just her staff showing up late). Her staff got here with less time than planned to set up and start cooking and they FLEW getting everything set up and ready to go. In the end, we were only behind by about half an hour and no one seemed to really notice or mind. The food was delicious, very high quality, and her staff was amazing, very efficient, kind and professional. I cannot say enough good things about this experience and would highly recommend Lori for any sort of catering event. She knows how to take care of her customers! Thank you so much Lori for making this a memorable event for our community! If we do decide to cater another event in the future, we are definitely coming back to you!

Details: Office coordinator • Outdoor event / summer party • Lunch • Dinner • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • American - casual • Barbecue • Southern • Buffet / self serve • Service will be needed during the meal • Outdoor venue • Yes - partial kitchen (refrigerator and sink only) • 151 - 200 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Janet F.

Mar 18, 2018

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Lori, her partner Sam and her staff made my small event seamless. Lori and I were able to effectively communicate via email and text a half a dozen times in the span of 17 days which proved a tremendous value for me in terms of my time and energy. The team were prompt, professional, friendly, anticipated my needs and stayed on top of everything all night. They met and exceeded all my expectations and received rave reviews from my 50 guests. Chef Jim and Crew Debbie and Jim - I welcome you back anytime. It was so much fun to work with you. Chef Jim - The food and presentation was awesome and abundant. Thank you! Debbie and Jim - thank you for staying on top of the time and making it effortless for me to stay on schedule and stlll be able to enjoy the party with my guests. I look forward to working with all of you again.

Details: Adult birthday party • 26 - 50 guests • Partial planning (help in select areas) • Cleanup • Setup • Day-of coordination • Decor rental • Catering • Wait staff • Chairs • Tablecloths • Less than one month • The party planner travels to me

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Patricia C.

May 6, 2014

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I used Lori's catering services for a small get together and birthday party for about 30 people. Since I was a novice at party giving, Lori was very good about checking in with me along the way and making suggestions about both the menu and the setup. We had more than enough food which had been a particular worry of mine since I could not picture amounts. The party was for noon on a Sunday and I elected to do sort of a blend between a brunch and a lunch. In particular, the strata, mango salad and berry fruit salad were the most popular and I found that the dressings, sauces and spreads that accompanied the food were what added to the uniqueness of the ham, rolls and other salads. Everything was tasty and fresh. The delivery person was on time and helpful with food placement as it was a buffet style. The dishes were all set to go on platters and we supplied the serving utensils and beverages. I would certainly recommend Lori for whatever occasion you might need these services.

Wedding and Event Catering

Paul P.

Mar 12, 2015

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Lori was great. I had a tight timeline and she made it happen with ease. She also followed up after the event to make sure everything went well. I will use her service again.

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customized to clients needs - I can work with just about every budget.
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read read read all trade magazines; conferences and food shows
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Love this work and always have

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