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William Ference Catering

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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

16 years in business

Business hours

Sun9:00 am - 11:59 pmMon9:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

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Services offered
Event type

Wedding

Birthday or anniversary party

Dinner party

Corporate event

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

Non-alcoholic drinks

Alcoholic drinks

Coffee or tea

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

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Maggie D.

May 22, 2018

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William Ference Catering catered our wedding and did a truly outstanding job. The food was top notch and the prices were fair. Everyone at our wedding kept coming up to me and telling me how delicious everything was. William went above and beyond every step of the way. He was always available whenever we needed to ask a question or had any concerns before the wedding. In addition to the wonderful food William had some of the best catering staff that I have ever seen. I have worked in food service on and off for years and know how hit or miss people can be. His team out performed anything that I had ever seen. When we arrived to the venue, I was greeted by one of his guys that immediately ran up and asked what he could help me with. I was very impressed and certainly needed the help. The team would constantly be aware when drinks were getting low and would immediately ask if anyone needed a refresher. Nobody really ever had to wait in line for a drink and the tram did a great job keeping everything stocked and clean. I would highly recommend William Ference Catering for any event and especially if you’re getting married, you WON’T be disappointed.
Wedding Catering
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Kurt v.

Jun 20, 2017

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Wedding and Event Catering
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Stephanie A.

Jul 26, 2016

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Wedding Catering
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Erica Q.

Jan 10, 2019

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We hired William Ference Catering for our wedding. If you're going to splurge on one vendor, make it your caterer. And make sure your caterer is William Ference. You might not realize it, but a great caterer like William is basically an event planner: he'll help you figure out timing, transitions, table and servingware rentals, and other details you never thought of. On the day of, he and his staff are stage managers, keeping the roller coaster ride on track. They worked closely with our band to make sure everyone was on the same page throughout the day. The food was exquisite; my guests couldn't say enough good things about it. The servers took such good care of us - every time I returned to my table, my water glass was full (don't get dehydrated on your big day!), and our family-style meal came out in a flash, servers speed-walking as a group to each table in turn. I was pretty darn organized, but I never could have pulled off the decor setup and breakdown without the servers. William's team is solid, experienced, and (bonus!) fun. I would definitely hire William Ference again.

Details: Outdoor event / summer party • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Appetizers • Entrees • Side dishes • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Bride or groom • Semiformal / cocktail • Modern / inventive • American - casual • Family style • Service will be needed during the meal • Outdoor venue • Yes - partial kitchen (refrigerator and sink only) • 101 - 125 guests • $$ (standard) • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Cloth napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils

Wedding and Event Catering
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Gabriella L.

Sep 2, 2018

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BEST wedding dinner ever. William came to our house for a food tasting and we were hooked. All of the appetizers and both of our dinner selections were incredible. William is very personable and understands the financial costs of a wedding. He will make suggestions as he sees fit and do anything within his power to help you stay on budget. Our guests raved about the food and even had fun with William's staff. We will recommend William and his team to anyone looking to cater an event.
Wedding Catering
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FAQs

  • 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.

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