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William Ference Catering

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If the quality of the food and service at your wedding is a priority, get in touch with us! You want your caterer to take great care of your guests, be fun and easy to work with, and to create an unforgettable meal, and that's exactly what we do.

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9 December 2019

Wow. I can’t say enough enough good things about William and his team. I had no idea what to expect the day of and was pleasantly surprised by what played out. William and his team were like a well oiled machine. They were warm and friendly and incredibly easy to work with. The food was excellent and our guests are still talking about the food more than anything else. Not only did William provide elegant and delicious food, his team helped me decorate and transform our ceremony space into our reception space in a matter of minutes. Would definitely recommend without reservation! More...

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26 November 2019

William and his team catered our daughter’s wedding in mid-September in Chatham, MA. There were 140 guests at the outdoor wedding held at a private waterfront estate. As it was a private home, facilities were limited. William made an advance site visit and seamlessly arranged with our planner for the needed infrastructure.
From our first meeting, throughout the planning, and on the day of the event, William listened, guided, and executed flawlessly. He accommodated special requests with grace, building upon our wishes, to provide an elegant experience with an effortless feel, in perfect keeping with the ambiance of the day. The food and service were impeccable and amazing! Every single guest we have seen since the wedding has specifically raved about the food. William’s staff was incredible – professional, kind, efficient, and excellent in every way. Everything was done so beautifully, without us having to worry about a single thing except enjoying the special day.
We are so grateful to have had William and his team make our daughter and son-in-law’s day everything they hoped it would be!
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4 September 2019

William was a dream to work with. From an initial casual conversation he crafted the most thoughtful menu for 160 guests that tied together the New England setting with my Pacific Northwest roots and executed it perfectly.

We held my wedding in the backyard of my family home and William skillfully advised on rental items and alcohol quantities and everything ended up just right - down to drink garnishes and ice cream scoopers.

He brought with him a wonderfully cheerful and competent team of servers and bartenders, some of whom were there early the morning after still with a smile on their face executing a beautiful brunch. I couldn’t recommend William Ference more enthusiastically.
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1 August 2019

We were lucky enough to have William and his team cater our recent wedding, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! William was a pleasure to work with and made everything so easy even though my husband and I were planning our wedding from overseas. His staff were absolutely amazing, so professional, polite and attentive. And the food - incredible! Our guests could not stop talking about how delicious everything was, the food was certainly the highlight of the wedding. A huge thank you to William and his team, we couldn't be happier with how everything went! More...

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30 July 2019

We did our tasting with William prior to signing our contract. William came to our home prepared with literally everything down to the flatware and some wine. William cooked our entire requested menu which included four options plus our starter salad. William also does not charge extra for addition meal options on the menu, which we found rare and exceptional. Everything was amazing, including his company! We even invited him to join us at the table, he was very pleasant and professional. The food was all cooked and seasoned to perfection. 10/10 would recommend. We are so excited to have him and his team as a part of our wedding. More...

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24 July 2019

There is nobody in the catering business better than William Ference. He and his team were meticulous in the cuisine and service that they provided. Not to mention how personable the entire staff was. After everyone had eaten, the staff was ready to party (we had multiple guests tell us how enjoyable it was hanging with William’s team throughout the night). The food was like nothing you have ever had at a wedding before. The menu is very customizable and everything is provided at a very reasonable price. Start with William Ference in your catering search and we guarantee you will not even bother shopping for another caterer. More...

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21 July 2019

William was exceptional! The food and cocktails were all delicious with such fresh ingredients and unique flavors. William was so helpful with every step of the planning process and answered all of our questions and helped us navigate the next steps with such patience and ease. His staff were all so friendly and on top of everything. We can't recommend him enough!! Best decision ever! More...

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5 July 2019

Hire William and you won't be disappointed! We used him as our caterer for our wedding and his team made the day perfect. The prep with him beforehand, the professionalism of his team the day of, the set up of everything and handling all the details - it was just perfection and we could not be happier . We are SO thrilled with his team's performance and Eliza crushed it as the event manager, his bartender was beyond friendly and accommodating, and everything was set up just as discussed. THANK YOU are not big enough words to encompass how much we appreciate him going above and beyond to make us feel like VIPs. He respected our budget, made the process so smooth, is incredibly responsive and communicates clearly so we felt so confident going into the day. More...

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10 January 2019

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 a wedding 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. More...

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28 October 2018

William and his team were hands-down the best decision we made for our wedding! My husband and I are big time foodies and choosing the right caterer was one of the most important parts of planning for us. From our first conversation and meeting, we instantly knew William was inspired, innovative and extremely talented. The food, service and hospitality was out of this world. All of our guests were raving about the food and how amazing the catering staff was. William and his team went above and beyond the call of duty to make our day extraordinary. A month after our wedding and we are still hearing about the food -- "It was the best wedding food we've ever had." "Over the top amazing." "Every appetizer was to die for." "Best meal ever served at a wedding."

If you're looking for a caterer for your wedding, look no further. William Ference Catering is the best!!
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3 September 2018

Five star plus, plus, plus. Our guests couldn't stop commenting on the food. "Not your average wedding food". Trust me, you are in the most competent hands working with William and his team. They handled bar services as well. Several guests are bartenders and commented on the skill. William takes care if all the details and sets your mind at ease. Hope for an opportunity to work with you again and taste your food. More...

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2 September 2018

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. More...

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21 August 2018

Where to begin? William's plating and dishes were exquisite and delicious. His waitstaff were professional and on point at all times. They even sat with our young son to make sure he ate his food so we could get up and dance. There wasn't a better fit for our wedding when it came to catering. William and his team delivered a truly wonderful dining experience and we would recommend his services for any event. More...

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15 August 2018

I don't think I could possibly write a good enough review for William and his team. He was the nicest, most accommodating person I think I have ever had the pleasure to work with. William really listened to me and made sure he got a true understanding of what my vision and needs were. He and his team went well above and beyond in their duties. Not only did they make the most incredible food (guests could not stop talking about how incredible it was and that it was the BEST meal they have ever had at a wedding), but they assisted with all the details for set up. I was treated like a princess all day ~ they all went out of their way to make sure I was taken care of. They were all as friendly as William. The day was perfect and it has a lot to do with William Ference Catering. More...

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29 July 2018

William and his crew did a fantastic job at our wedding and the food was absolutely delicious! William was attentive, flexible, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process- from the first phone call to the actual event. He made sure he was available at all times for us, offered to help us plan the day of the wedding, and also helped us navigate all of the typical wedding expenses and scheduling. He helped us pick the best foods (beef, chicken and vegetarian), attend to our guests that were gluten free, and organize our wedding bar. His staff was just the best on the wedding day and were ultra-attentive to our guests and us. We had two signature cocktails (old fashioned and French 75), so William helped us with our liquor order to save us cost while still having great drinks. Everyone at our wedding had a great time. Highly recommend!! More...

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27 July 2018

William is outstanding!!! The food is fresh, healthy, delicious and beautifully presented. He catered our wedding and we had several guests comment that the food was the best that they have ever had at a wedding. The first time we spoke on the phone felt very personalized. William took our vision and turned it into reality!! He’s the best! More...

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16 May 2018

From the first phone call we felt as if we were the only event William had on his schedule. He is the perfect blend of personable and professional and we truly could not have asked for a better experience. Our in-home tasting gave us the opportunity to really get to know each other, and that made the rest of the planning feel like working with a friend. William's experience in the industry allows him to give thoughtful suggestions and his creativity and flexibility ensured that the food and environment were truly "us". We are a month out from the wedding and our guests are still telling us that it was the most delicious wedding dinner they've ever had and that the staff were as fun as they were professional. William is the real deal and worth every penny and more - he was a central reason of why our wedding day was truly perfect. More...

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16 May 2018

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 in the trolley that we had rented, 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.
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19 March 2018

William and his team were exceptional. The food was delicious, even when scaled up to serve 150 people. They were thoughtful and attentive to details (details I wasn't even thinking or worried about). William worked with me to find something that was within our budget. The food was definitely our splurge item for the wedding as we both love good food but we definitely splurged on the right caterer. Don't plan on ever planning a wedding again, but if I did, would definitely hire again! More...

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2 November 2017

William and his team catered our wedding for 150 people at my parent’s farm and they were all incredible! He was so easy to work with and helped prepare an AMAZING meal while still working within our budget. He truly went above and beyond to make our wedding special and was even able to showcase my husband’s Greek and Chinese heritage in the menu! Even more impressive, William was extra careful with my husband’s severe nut allergy. Most of the caterers that we spoke with seemed to not take the food allergy seriously, but this was not the case with William. He was incredibly attentive throughout the planning process and made sure my husband would be able to enjoy dinner on his wedding day. All in all, we could not have hired a better person to cater our wedding reception. We received so many compliments on how incredible the food was and the service of his staff was just as amazing. We highly recommend William and his team! More...

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26 July 2017

William and his team were exceptional from beginning to end. Our wedding was in June and people are still raving about the food! And I am especially grateful to William for his positively endearing, cool as a cucumber attitude , and putting all my concerns at ease. Our 150 guests were well taken care of! William is the real deal, look no further, he's your man! More...

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20 June 2017

William catered our family style wedding reception for 170 people at a private venue and we could not be happier. Not only is the food he cooks amazing, the service he provides is second to none. Prior to reaching out to William, we had been working with another larger, better known, and well-reviewed catering company. They turned out to be entirely unhelpful, unwilling to offer alternatives to help keep our budget manageable and did not take kindly to any requests outside their standard menu and offerings.

After eating the deposit on our first caterer, we gave William a call and he provided the exact opposite experience. From our first phone call until after the event was over, he was wonderful to work with. He helped us with crafting a menu, determining alcohol volume (we had a backyard wedding), cocktail and reception layout, and even timeline. He was always very quick to respond, made extremely helpful suggestions, worked around our schedules (and held the tasting in our apartment), accommodated changes to dishes to make sure we got exactly what we wanted, provided more food (and rentals!) for far less money than other caterers we assessed, and had an extremely professional service staff.

After it was all over, he put some leftover food in our fridge and my wife and I were able to enjoy it again for dinner the following night with a bottle of champagne. If you're looking for a caterer that really cares not only about the food that he cooks but also about you and making your event amazing, you've already found him.
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13 March 2017

Catered our winter wedding and did a very nice job, above our expectations (which were admittedly quite high).

William worked with us through various iterations of our menu, and always in a genuinely positive/helpful way. We ended up doing a family style meal, with some passed and stationary appetizers during our cocktail hour. They provided all of the rental equipment (was a great help because we had no clue how many things to rent for 150 people), and also a beer/wine bar and bartenders. Everyone was professional and very 'put together.' More...

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18 January 2017

I worked with William Ference Catering for our rehearsal dinner and reception in June 2016 at our family farm in Stow MA. We are so happy to have worked with them ! They impressed our guests too - one has already hired them for their wedding.

My family and I had a positive experience from beginning to end. William was very responsive, professional, and helpful in the months leading up to the big weekend! He also made time to meet with us before the wedding to ensure that every detail was covered. I was beyond impressed by everyone from his team.

The food was top-notch!! We had an “upscale casual” buffet and everything was hot and beautifully presented and our guests were able to serve themselves quickly. We opted for buffet style since we were outdoors and the set-up was beautiful and professional. For dinner we had grilled beef tenderloin and salmon, among other great dishes. Luckily, my husband and I had a little time to sit and eat - we definitely enjoyed it!!

Lastly, the table set-up, linens, and chairs also looked great! They helped order all of the rental things and did all the set-up so we didn’t have to worry about anything.
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The planning is great and all, but what we really love are the weddings themselves. Whether they're super fancy or laid-back, they're always a blast. Being trusted to make our clients look good is something we take a ton of pride in, and every time we're able to do it, it's rewarding and thrilling.

We also enjoy getting to know our clients and building a really friendly and fun relationship

We know it's our job to make you look GOOD on your big day, and to have your back through the entire planning process.

We've got an awesome team of fun and professional servers, bartenders, and chefs. We're super responsive and efficient during the planning process, and are full service to help with every aspect of the wedding.

Really hope to hear from you and that you'll give us a chance to come up with a custom proposal for you.