Bourassa came to the rescue to cater our wedding at the Wadsworth Atheneum after a bad experience with our first caterer. Working with them was a dream. All communication was prompt and straightforward from our first interaction to the day of our wedding. They even sent us a thank you card after we selected them as our caterer, which was a nice, personal touch! They were flexible and willing to work with us to customize the menu and the food was incredible (definitely get the mac and cheese appetizer)! Everyone from our event coordinator, Nikki, to the chefs, owner, and the event staff were so professional and delightful to work with. They were so attentive and detail-oriented on the day of; someone even followed us around with a plate of apps during cocktail hour to ensure we had a chance to eat! We can't thank them enough. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them!
Adam St. Denis
Bourassa came to the rescue to cater our wedding at the Wadsworth Atheneum after a bad experience with our first caterer. Working with them was a dream. All communication was prompt and straightforward from our first interaction to the day of our wedding. They even sent us a thank you card after we selected them as our caterer, which was a nice, personal touch! They were flexible and willing to work with us to customize the menu and the food was incredible (definitely get the mac and cheese appetizer)! Everyone from our event coordinator, Nikki, to the chefs, owner, and the event staff were so professional and delightful to work with. They were so attentive and detail-oriented on the day of; someone even followed us around with a plate of apps during cocktail hour to ensure we had a chance to eat! We can't thank them enough. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them!
Jill Rockwood
Bourassa catered our wedding at The Cabin at Wickham Park and did an amazing job. The food was delicious, beautiful, and plentiful. Their service was attentive, professional, and courteous. Altogether, their good work greatly contributed to a delightful wedding reception. They ensured we (the bride and groom) received a plate of our hors d'oeuvres, received our meal first / had a chance to eat, worked with us on a custom menu for our family friendly wedding reception, and easily accommodated a last minute request to add an iced water and lemonade refreshment welcome station when we saw the forecasted temperature quickly rise a few days before our wedding. Nikki, our event coordinator, was a delight to work with as well. Asking Bourassa to cater our wedding is easily one of our best decisions!
Ashley Quinn
We just had the pleasure of working with Bourassa for our wedding this past Friday at the Wadsworth Mansion. From the minute we signed the contract, we knew we were in great hands. Nikki, Jon, and Devin were amazing at accommodating our special requests and went above and beyond to make sure our day was special and everything went smoothly. The servers and bartenders were incredible and everything was so perfect, in addition to the food being delicious. We highly recommend Bourassa!!
Emily Gisvold
We hired Bourassa for our wedding and from the minute we reached out for information we knew that we wanted them apart of our big day. Every staff member there was extremely attentive and responsive! And I can not describe how amazing the food was at the tasting and at the wedding! Once the food coma settled, we dreamed of having more. Every single person at the wedding was wanting a second portion. I highly recommend Bourassa for any type of event that you want THE BEST food and services!!Special shout out to Joe, John and Nikki for running the show and making our wedding absolutely perfect! Forever grateful for you guys!
Tim Fedor
I attended a beautiful wedding on Saturday 6/17 and the services provided by Bourassa Catering were amazing. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. The food was delicious and full of flavor. They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy and I highly recommend them!!!!
Kendra Weller
Bourassa is really something special! If you're looking for delicious food, a custom-curated wedding day, and unmatched customer service, this crew is what you're looking for! We had the privilege of working with them for our wedding on May 19th, and everything was absolutely perfect - from the team, to the food, to the details & coordination, we couldn't have asked for a better catering team for our wedding.
From the moment we began wedding planning, Bourassa stood out above all other vendors. The kindness and excitement that the team exudes is contagious, and unmatched in the wedding industry. Nikki celebrated WITH us during the most exciting time of our life, and I truly looked forward to our check-ins. By the time our wedding rolled around, Nikki, Joe & Jon started to feel more like friends than vendors.
The most stand-out thing about the Bourassa team is the level of customization and care that goes into each wedding.
During our tasting, I mentioned that my grandfather (who we unfortunately lost several years ago) was a hot dog aficionado and would frequently visit a nearby hot dog joint. I asked if there was any way we could honor him by having hot dogs as the late night snack option. Upon hearing this, Joe & Nikki sprang into action - researching this particular restaurant's hot dogs and going above and beyond to try and replicate the exact hot dogs that my grandfather loved so much. Seeing his absolute favorite food there at our wedding meant more to my family and I than I can put into words. A small ode to him that we will cherish forever, and we are so grateful to the Bourassa team for giving this to us.
As if that wasn't enough, my husband had his heart set on including his favorite cocktail from a restaurant in our hometown as his signature cocktail for our wedding. Although it was complicated, Joe worked with us to craft the perfect iteration of this cocktail - from the taste to the presentation - and it was executed flawlessly. Guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was and how friendly all of the catering staff were.
I could go on and on about this team's professionalism, talent & good vibes. We are so, so happy to have shared our special day with Bourassa!
Mark Harrington
Love themGreat food friendly service
Jesse Paventi
Come enjoy some of the best food around. Catering done right,salads and sandwiches made to order in front of you. Made with only fresh ingredients and house made.
Juliana Simone
Bourassa Catering did a great job for the 100th Anniversary of UNICO at the Palace Theater in Waterbury in early October. For event patrons just coming inside, the appetizer table with crudité, antipasto and bruschetta had a lot of variety. Waitstaff brought around other apps like BBQ meatballs, chicken skewers and stuffed mushrooms. (The mushrooms were delicious. Wish they'd come by more than once.)Their carving station with roasted pork loin, herb crusted Bistro steak with fresh chimichurri and garlic mashed potatoes had moist flavorful meat and a good texture to their potato side. Their pasta station had two penne dishes with red sauce or pesto. Both were correctly composed. Staff at their stations knew the food they were serving if asked and were polite and professional. Based out of Wallingford they serve a wide area whether an intimate dinner party, large wedding or corporate meeting.
Our best move in planning a 60-person family celebration was choosing Bourassa to cater the event, because they made everything else easy. Great food? Check. Friendly, efficient service? Check. Special requests? No problem. Our event planner, Bianca, has a can-do attitude and was a pleasure to work with. The food was plentiful and so good that many guests went back for seconds and thirds. (We chose a cheese platter for starters, then a bbq menu with extras like shrimp kabobs and fresh corn on the cob.) The staff were efficient, friendly, and endlessly accommodating to our guests. When it was time for a toast, champagne flutes appeared as if by magic on every table.We'd interviewed several caterers before making our choice. Bourassa's pricing was reasonable, and our conversation with Bianca assured us that, rather than try to fit our event into a pre-conceived box, they would work with us to personalize the event and make it exactly what we wanted. They delivered everything they promised and more.
Andrew Navarette
I can't say enough how impressed we were with Bourassa Catering at our Sunday event. Bourassa provided catering for a 150-person nonprofit fundraiser that I was working in New Haven. All of their offerings were incredible and plentiful: three varieties of soup, crudité, a hefty cheese platter, and multiple dessert outlay. Many of our guests went back for seconds, thirds, and even fourths!In addition to their food being great, their staff was top notch. They arrived on time and were always accessible by phone leading up to the event. Overall, Bourassa made us look good and our lives easy.We will definitely be working with them again.
Christina Elia
Bourassa was incredible! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our wedding caterer. Bianca was a pleasure to work with. She was easy to get in touch with and so kind. All of the food was delicious! We were receiving compliments all night long. Our captain Delores was amazing the day of our event. She made sure to check in with us multiple times throughout the night. Our event manager Catherine was an absolute joy! She went above and beyond to make sure we were having the best time with the biggest smile on her face. Our drinks were always suddenly magically full :) We highly recommend using them for your event!!
erin buckley
Bourassa was the best choice we made early on for our wedding. Bianca was an absolute dream to work at, so good at her job and so caring and enthusiastic. We had calls with a handful of other caterers and Bourassa was by far the best in terms of responsiveness, kindness, options, and pricing.In terms of planning, I couldn't have loved working with their team more and each call/email/meeting had us more excited for the big day.The food was incredible, a bountiful mezze spread, an abundance of passed apps that were hot and fresh, and dinner service that was flawless. They even took care of details for us with outside dessert, moving for rain on the big day, and ensuring everything went smooth with other vendors.Could not recommend working with their team more- Thank you Bianca and Bob for making our day amazing!!
Elina Nalibotski
I really enjoyed working with Bourassa, which is owned by the chef Bob Bourassa. They were responsive, flexible, and their menu options were clear/not confusing, and they were not trying to trick you or upsell you on anything.The food at the wedding was excellent, and we got a lot of comments about it. Multiple guests said: "we usually don't remember/notice the food at weddings, but the food here is so good that it really stands out." While many couples don't have time to eat at their weddings, both my husband and I paused to enjoy our dinner and take home the leftovers.They also did a great job with the ceremony site setup, linens, and all the logistical elements. Highly recommend
Bourassa came to the rescue to cater our wedding at the Wadsworth Atheneum after a bad experience with our first caterer. Working with them was a dream. All communication was prompt and straightforward from our first interaction to the day of our wedding. They even sent us a thank you card after we selected them as our caterer, which was a nice, personal touch! They were flexible and willing to work with us to customize the menu and the food was incredible (definitely get the mac and cheese appetizer)! Everyone from our event coordinator, Nikki, to the chefs, owner, and the event staff were so professional and delightful to work with. They were so attentive and detail-oriented on the day of; someone even followed us around with a plate of apps during cocktail hour to ensure we had a chance to eat! We can't thank them enough. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them!
Bourassa came to the rescue to cater our wedding at the Wadsworth Atheneum after a bad experience with our first caterer. Working with them was a dream. All communication was prompt and straightforward from our first interaction to the day of our wedding. They even sent us a thank you card after we selected them as our caterer, which was a nice, personal touch! They were flexible and willing to work with us to customize the menu and the food was incredible (definitely get the mac and cheese appetizer)! Everyone from our event coordinator, Nikki, to the chefs, owner, and the event staff were so professional and delightful to work with. They were so attentive and detail-oriented on the day of; someone even followed us around with a plate of apps during cocktail hour to ensure we had a chance to eat! We can't thank them enough. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them!
Bourassa catered our wedding at The Cabin at Wickham Park and did an amazing job. The food was delicious, beautiful, and plentiful. Their service was attentive, professional, and courteous. Altogether, their good work greatly contributed to a delightful wedding reception. They ensured we (the bride and groom) received a plate of our hors d'oeuvres, received our meal first / had a chance to eat, worked with us on a custom menu for our family friendly wedding reception, and easily accommodated a last minute request to add an iced water and lemonade refreshment welcome station when we saw the forecasted temperature quickly rise a few days before our wedding. Nikki, our event coordinator, was a delight to work with as well. Asking Bourassa to cater our wedding is easily one of our best decisions!
We just had the pleasure of working with Bourassa for our wedding this past Friday at the Wadsworth Mansion. From the minute we signed the contract, we knew we were in great hands. Nikki, Jon, and Devin were amazing at accommodating our special requests and went above and beyond to make sure our day was special and everything went smoothly. The servers and bartenders were incredible and everything was so perfect, in addition to the food being delicious. We highly recommend Bourassa!!
We hired Bourassa for our wedding and from the minute we reached out for information we knew that we wanted them apart of our big day. Every staff member there was extremely attentive and responsive! And I can not describe how amazing the food was at the tasting and at the wedding! Once the food coma settled, we dreamed of having more. Every single person at the wedding was wanting a second portion. I highly recommend Bourassa for any type of event that you want THE BEST food and services!!Special shout out to Joe, John and Nikki for running the show and making our wedding absolutely perfect! Forever grateful for you guys!
I attended a beautiful wedding on Saturday 6/17 and the services provided by Bourassa Catering were amazing. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. The food was delicious and full of flavor. They were able to accommodate my gluten allergy and I highly recommend them!!!!
Bourassa is really something special! If you're looking for delicious food, a custom-curated wedding day, and unmatched customer service, this crew is what you're looking for! We had the privilege of working with them for our wedding on May 19th, and everything was absolutely perfect - from the team, to the food, to the details & coordination, we couldn't have asked for a better catering team for our wedding. From the moment we began wedding planning, Bourassa stood out above all other vendors. The kindness and excitement that the team exudes is contagious, and unmatched in the wedding industry. Nikki celebrated WITH us during the most exciting time of our life, and I truly looked forward to our check-ins. By the time our wedding rolled around, Nikki, Joe & Jon started to feel more like friends than vendors. The most stand-out thing about the Bourassa team is the level of customization and care that goes into each wedding. During our tasting, I mentioned that my grandfather (who we unfortunately lost several years ago) was a hot dog aficionado and would frequently visit a nearby hot dog joint. I asked if there was any way we could honor him by having hot dogs as the late night snack option. Upon hearing this, Joe & Nikki sprang into action - researching this particular restaurant's hot dogs and going above and beyond to try and replicate the exact hot dogs that my grandfather loved so much. Seeing his absolute favorite food there at our wedding meant more to my family and I than I can put into words. A small ode to him that we will cherish forever, and we are so grateful to the Bourassa team for giving this to us. As if that wasn't enough, my husband had his heart set on including his favorite cocktail from a restaurant in our hometown as his signature cocktail for our wedding. Although it was complicated, Joe worked with us to craft the perfect iteration of this cocktail - from the taste to the presentation - and it was executed flawlessly. Guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious everything was and how friendly all of the catering staff were. I could go on and on about this team's professionalism, talent & good vibes. We are so, so happy to have shared our special day with Bourassa!
Love themGreat food friendly service
Come enjoy some of the best food around. Catering done right,salads and sandwiches made to order in front of you. Made with only fresh ingredients and house made.
Bourassa Catering did a great job for the 100th Anniversary of UNICO at the Palace Theater in Waterbury in early October. For event patrons just coming inside, the appetizer table with crudité, antipasto and bruschetta had a lot of variety. Waitstaff brought around other apps like BBQ meatballs, chicken skewers and stuffed mushrooms. (The mushrooms were delicious. Wish they'd come by more than once.)Their carving station with roasted pork loin, herb crusted Bistro steak with fresh chimichurri and garlic mashed potatoes had moist flavorful meat and a good texture to their potato side. Their pasta station had two penne dishes with red sauce or pesto. Both were correctly composed. Staff at their stations knew the food they were serving if asked and were polite and professional. Based out of Wallingford they serve a wide area whether an intimate dinner party, large wedding or corporate meeting.
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Our best move in planning a 60-person family celebration was choosing Bourassa to cater the event, because they made everything else easy. Great food? Check. Friendly, efficient service? Check. Special requests? No problem. Our event planner, Bianca, has a can-do attitude and was a pleasure to work with. The food was plentiful and so good that many guests went back for seconds and thirds. (We chose a cheese platter for starters, then a bbq menu with extras like shrimp kabobs and fresh corn on the cob.) The staff were efficient, friendly, and endlessly accommodating to our guests. When it was time for a toast, champagne flutes appeared as if by magic on every table.We'd interviewed several caterers before making our choice. Bourassa's pricing was reasonable, and our conversation with Bianca assured us that, rather than try to fit our event into a pre-conceived box, they would work with us to personalize the event and make it exactly what we wanted. They delivered everything they promised and more.
I can't say enough how impressed we were with Bourassa Catering at our Sunday event. Bourassa provided catering for a 150-person nonprofit fundraiser that I was working in New Haven. All of their offerings were incredible and plentiful: three varieties of soup, crudité, a hefty cheese platter, and multiple dessert outlay. Many of our guests went back for seconds, thirds, and even fourths!In addition to their food being great, their staff was top notch. They arrived on time and were always accessible by phone leading up to the event. Overall, Bourassa made us look good and our lives easy.We will definitely be working with them again.
Bourassa was incredible! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our wedding caterer. Bianca was a pleasure to work with. She was easy to get in touch with and so kind. All of the food was delicious! We were receiving compliments all night long. Our captain Delores was amazing the day of our event. She made sure to check in with us multiple times throughout the night. Our event manager Catherine was an absolute joy! She went above and beyond to make sure we were having the best time with the biggest smile on her face. Our drinks were always suddenly magically full :) We highly recommend using them for your event!!
Bourassa was the best choice we made early on for our wedding. Bianca was an absolute dream to work at, so good at her job and so caring and enthusiastic. We had calls with a handful of other caterers and Bourassa was by far the best in terms of responsiveness, kindness, options, and pricing.In terms of planning, I couldn't have loved working with their team more and each call/email/meeting had us more excited for the big day.The food was incredible, a bountiful mezze spread, an abundance of passed apps that were hot and fresh, and dinner service that was flawless. They even took care of details for us with outside dessert, moving for rain on the big day, and ensuring everything went smooth with other vendors.Could not recommend working with their team more- Thank you Bianca and Bob for making our day amazing!!
I really enjoyed working with Bourassa, which is owned by the chef Bob Bourassa. They were responsive, flexible, and their menu options were clear/not confusing, and they were not trying to trick you or upsell you on anything.The food at the wedding was excellent, and we got a lot of comments about it. Multiple guests said: "we usually don't remember/notice the food at weddings, but the food here is so good that it really stands out." While many couples don't have time to eat at their weddings, both my husband and I paused to enjoy our dinner and take home the leftovers.They also did a great job with the ceremony site setup, linens, and all the logistical elements. Highly recommend