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About
Family oriented business. We care about our customers. My wife my daughters work with me, they love what they do and they do it with a smile. I am an all-around caterer who can offer bar services in addition to food.
I love creating different dishes from all over the world, I cook everything from scratch including my own signature items!
Overview
Hired 83 times
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12 employees
32 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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Services offered
Event type
Meal
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 professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Kelly B.
Jul 12, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Daniel and his team just catered my 60th birthday party, and they exceeded every expectation. From the start, Daniel was easy to work with and full of great ideas for both the menu and the service. He also took the time to walk through my overall plans with me, including my backyard layout and how to keep the crowd flowing smoothly throughout the night.
On the day of the event, Daniel and his team were prompt, professional, and completely on top of every detail. They handled all the setup and table preparations, and stayed attentive all evening, keeping everything stocked and the night moving effortlessly. My guests took the time to remark to me that the catering team was so friendly and helpful - they really helped keep the evening fun and stress-free for my family!
Above all, the food was outstanding. Guests couldn't stop raving to me about it. Standouts included the eggplant dip from the cold appetizer station; the fish tacos, shrimp skewers, and steak tips among the hot appetizers; and the chicken Daniel and cod loin for the main course. And the strawberry shortcake birthday cake was an absolute showstopper.
I couldn't recommend Daniel and his team more highly. They made my birthday celebration truly unforgettable!
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Dessert • American - casual • Italian • Barbecue • Mexican or Latin American • American - Southern • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Buffet • Yes, full service • Outdoor venue • Yes, full kitchen • 60 - 69 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Ulysses L.
Aug 18, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Daniel is a fantastic chef, his food was delicious, nicely presented, highly customizable and everyone at our wedding enjoyed it immensely. We hired him to cater our wedding at the Hammond Castle and he was easy to work with, extremely accommodating, flexible and absolutely worth the money.
We wanted to have an immersive fairy tale themed wedding and wanted to incorporate ingredients that appeared in storybook fairy tales into the food we serve our guests. So upon request and after numerous revisions, Daniel patiently and creatively customized the whole menu (from hors d'oeuvre to the buffet to to the side dishes) fit our theme and even came up with some creative names for the dishes.
We are really blessed to have found Daniel on Thumbtack! We didn't have a large budget, and as anyone that is planning a wedding these days knows, food is expensive and just about everything associated with a wedding has gone up. But unlike others, Daniel's catering company doesn't charge thousands of dollars for staffing and things that made you say to yourself, "why am I paying for these?" He quoted us the food and bar (Open bar with wine, beer and sangria) cost per head, cost per server and bartender and when we finalized the guest count, he added in the tip. Everything was clear and there were no surprises.
The only complaints that we had with Daniel was that his service doesn't include rentals and he only takes cheques! However, with the money we've saved, the quality that we get and the outstanding outcome for our event, those are not an issue at all.
Details: Wedding • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • Vegan • American - formal • Mexican or Latin American • Asian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Indian • Buffet • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • No kitchen • 80 - 89 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Cloth napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Michele F.
Dec 29, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a house party that was for about 35 guests and we hired Daniel for the catering. It was the best decision we made! The food was amazing, from the hot appetizers to the main courses (chicken, beef) to the variety of desserts- it was all delicious. I couldn't believe how many guests commented about the food and the presentation. And the presentation was certainly unique- he served the entrees in giant martini glasses so that we could stand and mill about while holding food. Fantastic idea.
Daniel first came over to our house to check out the layout and kitchen and we went over the menu and how we were going to set everything up. This helped to make sure that everything on the day of the party went smoothly.
He had a server (his daughter) and she was such a huge help and worked very hard. Together, they took care of everything related to the food - everything! All the food was fresh and cooked right in the kitchen so we weren't eating reheated food. They not only cooked here and served, but they took care of the clean up and packaged and put away all the extra food for us. They took all the stress away from planning a party and we were left to enjoy ourselves. We had so many people we hadn't seen for years that it was wonderful to just relax and enjoy the conversation and food with them. I can't recommend Daniel highly enough. We would definitely hire him again!
Wedding and Event Catering
Yamin h.
Sep 9, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Daniel catered for our wedding of 100 people. He met with me twice to discuss the menu initially. We have a budget and Daniel worked with me to customize the menu within our budget and also include sides that we have asked for. The food was delicious and everything went smoothly. He also cut and plated the cakes. We couldn’t have asked for a better caterer. We are so grateful we found you!
Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • Asian • American - casual • Family style • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, full kitchen • 100 - 124 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Melissa G.
Feb 3, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
I met Daniel for catering for my wedding. He was the only caterer who came to my venue right off the bat to view how everything would work. He also came to my home and put together a fabulous tasting with enough leftovers for us to enjoy in days after. Daniel was very willing to work with in our budget and was very professional, warm and friendly I would highly recommend Daniel and will be contacting him for any future altering needs.
Wedding Catering
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Daniel Benabou
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I am a small caterer, I don't have the overhead of other catering companies. This allows me to be flexible and reasonable with pricing.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first thing I do when working with a new customer is meet with them at the location. I want the customer to feel comfortable and get to know me personally before the event, and avoid all kinds of surprises. I like to see the location, help with the planning, and to discuss and customize the menu for the event according to the location as well. This is all free of charge!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BU Culinary School, and many years of work handling different events of all sizes in hotels and restaurants such as the Four Seasons in Edmonton, Canada, Sonesta Hotel in Bermuda. By speaking different languages, traveling, and working in different countries, I have experienced many different cuisines which shows in my cooking.
