Small Kitchen Big Taste | CT Catering & Events

Holy Moly -- I love Small Kitchen Big Taste so much! They just did a party for us, which had about 90 guests and was an elevated backyard picnic. From the start of our relationship with SKBT, I knew everything was going to be amazing. Karen is a superb communicator as well as a creative and excellent chef and event planner. She helped me with all dimensions of the party, whether recommending DJ companies or working with the rental company and, of course, working out the menu and all the service needs. She fully got what we were hoping for, and our guests absolutely loved the food, which was fresh and beautiful and delicious. Everyone we have talked to complimented the food (and did so throughout the party) and told us how wonderful and lovely everything was. I also want to shout out Magdalena, who was the team leader the day of the party and is amazing as well. She is so hard working, thoughtful, and good humored, and she has a way of checking in with you that is kind and careful but so unobtrusive. She and Karen came over the day before, and we went over all plans; then when Magdalena showed up with her hard working and highly professional team, they hit the ground running and were superb from start to finish. The party unfolded seamlessly and with such care and elegance. When I walked into the kitchen about 11PM, when all was done, it was sparkling! (and all of the rentals were stacked and ready for pick up in the place we had designated in advance for them). If you want a fantastic event with food everyone will love and service that does not get better, SKBT is for you! Call Karen today! I hope the near future will present another opportunity to work with them.

Is there 10 Stars please!

Yesterday was an absolute blast at Pepe's Pizza's 100th anniversary celebration! I had the pleasure of entertaining alongside my fantastic friends Graziana Lazzaro, Cory Pesaturo, and Chris Coulter. Of course, we indulged in some fabulous Pepe's Pizza, but the real surprise was the incredible spread from SKBT Catering.

Owner Karen Lenahan and her team were an absolute dream to work with, and their food was truly amazing. We enjoyed a beautiful antipasto display as you can see in the photos, but they also passed around an array of homemade hors d'oeuvres – no frozen stuff here! I only wish I'd snapped some pictures of those too.

It's rare to find a caterer that excels in every aspect, but SKBT Catering delivered the best of the best. When you combine fabulous food, exquisite presentation, and incredible staff, you create an unforgettable experience!

Tony Riccio

SKBT was an outstanding wedding caterer! We had a casual and intimate wedding at a family home in CT. Karen and her team understood our vision from the beginning and helped us plan a delicious menu that was mostly plant based -- we absolutely loved the food and our guests also commented on how delicious everything was. The entire team was a delight to work with and were so considerate of the house and our family. Would absolutely hire them again for future catering!

We worked with Karen and her amazing team including her talented head chef Tess for our wedding in Summer 2024, and I literally could not recommend them more highly. We had a complex multi-cultural wedding and we wanted to do something special for our food, so floated the idea of Korean-style rice bowls with delicious mains and tons of vegetables and sauces to Karen. To our delight, she was super energized by the idea and SKBT did everything they possibly could to ensure that our food was absolutely phenomenal and unique, down to the tiniest of details. They also made their own vegan kimchi, which my Korean family complimented highly. Over and over again we heard from our guests how the food was the best they’ve had at a wedding, and one dear friend said, “this isn’t wedding food, this is HUMAN food” which is exactly what we wanted. Karen and SKBT are competent, creative, detail-oriented, and heartful professionals and we were so excited to work with them to give our loved ones the best meal we could with our budget. Thank you Karen and team!

We worked with Karen and her amazing team including her talented head chef Tess for our wedding in Summer 2024, and I literally could not recommend them more highly. We had a complex multi-cultural wedding and we wanted to do something special for our food, so floated the idea of Korean-style rice bowls with delicious mains and tons of vegetables and sauces to Karen. To our delight, she was super energized by the idea and SKBT did everything they possibly could to ensure that our food was absolutely phenomenal and unique, down to the tiniest of details. They also made their own vegan kimchi, which my Korean family complimented highly. Over and over again we heard from our guests how the food was the best they’ve had at a wedding, and one dear friend said, “this isn’t wedding food, this is HUMAN food” which is exactly what we wanted. Karen and SKBT are competent, creative, detail-oriented, and heartful professionals and we were so excited to work with them to give our loved ones the best meal we could with our budget. Thank you Karen and team!

From the beginning, I knew working with SKBT was the best choice I made for my wedding day. Not only was every bite and sip absolutely delicious, but the service and professionalism from Karen and her team was top notch and not a single detail was missed. Karen is amazing and really does it all - from serving entrees, checking in with our family's tables to make sure they were happy, to cooking an entire platter of my husband's favorite appetizer for him when she she realized the last batch was already taken out at cocktail hour. We were speechless and they were thoroughly enjoyed the next day :) It was such a relief to not need to worry about anything the entire night - from always having a drink at our table, to checking in on guests with allergies - Karen's amazing team truly handled it all. If you are passionate about food, and are looking for a professional, kind, and flexible catering team to work with you every step of the way, SKBT is the best!

From the beginning, I knew working with SKBT was the best choice I made for my wedding day. Not only was every bite and sip absolutely delicious, but the service and professionalism from Karen and her team was top notch and not a single detail was missed. Karen is amazing and really does it all - from serving entrees, checking in with our family's tables to make sure they were happy, to cooking an entire platter of my husband's favorite appetizer for him when she she realized the last batch was already taken out at cocktail hour. We were speechless and they were thoroughly enjoyed the next day :) It was such a relief to not need to worry about anything the entire night - from always having a drink at our table, to checking in on guests with allergies - Karen's amazing team truly handled it all. If you are passionate about food, and are looking for a professional, kind, and flexible catering team to work with you every step of the way, SKBT is the best!

This caterer is amazing. They serve the freshest food, prepare it so deliciously and care-fully, and wow what a meal! Exceptional service, really kind staff, a brilliant leader, I'd totally book them the next time I want to serve an exceptional meal.

This caterer is amazing. They serve the freshest food, prepare it so deliciously and care-fully, and wow what a meal! Exceptional service, really kind staff, a brilliant leader, I'd totally book them the next time I want to serve an exceptional meal.

Excellent food and professional,friendly delivery. Highly recommend.

SKBT was the PERFECT choice for us. Delicious food. Beautiful presentation. Super responsive, easy to work with. So thrilled to partner with them for our wedding. THANK YOU!!!!

SKBT catered out backyard wedding for 72 guests, effortlessly in the pouring rain this past weekend. The service from the first planning stages was outstanding. They transformed our home into a wonderland when we had to move indoors for cocktail hour. The grazing tables were fantastic, artfully displayed and so enticing! The dinner was cooked onsite , fresh and delicious. If a caterer can prepare halibut and keep it moist and tasty , you know you are onto a good thing! I cant recommend SKBT highly enough.

WOW. I would give 10 stars if I could!! Karen and SKBT were absolutely AMAZING!!! They created an entirely gluten and nut free menu for our wedding day! Not only was the food absolutely amazing (that's not just our opinion - all of our guests raved about the food), the entire team was amazing. They made sure my husband and I had enough to eat and brought us water and drinks throughout the night. They were so lovely to work with and Karen was especially kind, flexible, and understanding with every curveball our venue threw at us. Our experience was absolutely amazing and I would recommend SKBT to anyone!! We love you guys so much!!

The absolute best catering company in CT! Every single thing is delicious. It’s an elevated experience. Truly unique. If you’re looking for top quality delicious and inspired food these ladies are the real deal!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Small Kitchen Big Taste (SKBT) to truly capture how incredible they are, but I will try. We planned our wedding at Woodbury Brewing Company, because it is a place that is special to us, it's a great spot for a live band, and it provided the feel we wanted for our day. The venue does not offer food nor does it have a full kitchen. Having amazing food at our wedding was extremely important to us. We wanted to offer a variety of small plates that were delicious and elevated, while still being unfussy. I searched and searched and when I found Karen at SKBT, everything came together. Throughout the process, Karen was professional, helpful and detail-oriented. She came out and did a site visit with me at the venue and managed any rentals that were needed day of. When our guest list crept up higher than expected with a month to go, Karen worked with the venue an rental companies to come up with a plan to maximize our space inside, while ensuring her team had what they needed to deliver fantastic food. Every time I spoke with her she assured me that she had everything handled and genuinely did not want me to worry or stress about anything. On the wedding day, when we arrived at the venue, the SKBT team came up to me immediately to introduce themselves and got us drinks and a plate while we finished photos. They confirmed the timeline since we were running a few minutes behind schedule and went to work. After that the frequent question we received from our guests and the brewery staff was "where did you find this caterer?!". Several guests referred to the food as "excellent". One guest told me that the food served at cocktail hour was not just the best wedding food he'd ever eaten but the best food he'd ever eaten. We served brats during cocktail hour and our guests from Wisconsin noted that, while they loved every bite, they didn't know how to feel about the fact that east coasters had made the best brat they'd ever had! The venue staff also raved about the food and how wonderful Karen's team was to work with. They were in awe of how seamlessly everything went and how well the two staffs, who had never met before, worked together. At the end of the night, the SKBT crew wrapped up all of the left overs for us, including our delicious cutting cake (made by them), and put it on the bus. I was told when I started planning a wedding at a venue without on-site catering, that off-site catering is not for the faint of heart. That is true, as there are many considerations and lots that can go wrong. However, if you hire Karen and the team at SKBT, you will be able to cross those worries off your list, knowing that you will have a partner in planning and the most delicious food you could imagine. Thank you SKBT team for making our dreams come true!