MAUREEN KELLY CUISINE

Maureen has catered several of our company holiday parties. The food is always superb and we consistently enjoy working with Maureen. Her staff is always professional and friendly. The food not only tastes amazing, but the presentation is gorgeous. I'm still dreaming about her Asian noodles!

Everything was wonderful:  Maureen was easy to work with, she had many ideas for interesting food, her staff were professional and friendly.  Almost every person I talked to after the party commented on the innovative and delicious food; the Asian noodles served in takeout boxes with chopsticks and the pulled pork sliders seemed to be favorites.  We had chocolate mousse with whipped cream for dessert, so good.  I highly recommend Maureen!

Maureen was terrific
Answered all questions re: cost/food/drink/service
Kept in touch up to the event to discuss cost and changes
Many raves from guests regarding food and service
Wait staff very professional and courteous
Handled glitches that came up during party with ease
Checked in with me during party to verify that all was going well
Left kitchen cleaner than when she started
I would hire Maureen in a heartbeat to cater another event

What is most impressive about Maureen is her ability to remain consistent year after year.  She is an absolute dream to work with and will always go that extra mile to make certain that all our dietary needs are met!  Her preparation is superb as are all her classic presentations.  My family looks forward to her menu each and every year and it has never disappointed them.

Fantastic as always.   I have used Maureen the few times I have wanted to do something special.   Some college friends were in for parent's weekend, and Boston is crazy because of the Head of Charles etc.    So, I thought I would do something special which didn't involve going out to a restaurant.

Maureen put of cheese tray with fruit and candied nuts, passed tomato bisque shooter with grilled shrimp and fresh corn  risotto cakes.     Some of us might have been happy to end there, but we then sat down to a salad with  goat cheese with spiced pecans and figs, an amazing dinner of rack of lamb with potatoes pave and glazed baby carrots.   So scrumptious my mouth is still watering.

For dessert we had individual apple tarts with Maureen's homemade vanilla ice cream.    French macaroons were available with coffee for those few who could still have room to eat.

This was such an incredible treat......for us all!

She wasn't that professional. She insisted in the middle of everything to go outside and smoke. The food was okay, but they didn't put it out as quickly as I would've liked. I didn't feel like she was prepared for the event at all.

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I would give this experience an A+++ rating. Maureen Kelly was a delight to work with. She catered a garden party for 50 people. (It was supposed to be 40 but a total of 50 arrived) and she sailed through the the extra preparations without a hitch. The staff of 4 was very professional, helpful, personable and very comfortable to work with. The food she prepared was some of the best I've ever had, and we are 'foodies'. This isn't the entire menu, but some of the selections were Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche with Avocado Mousse (exquisite flavors), Asian noodle salad boxes, kimchi dumplings, hickory smoked pulled pork sliders, (she smokes the pork herself), mini lobster rolls, Tequila and Citrus cured salmon on a vegetable pancake with fried capers and creme fraiche, fresh vegetable pickles, mini peach crisp and fresh home-made sorbets. She uses only the best and freshest ingredients and grows many of her own vegetables and herbs. The serving was perfectly timed and every guest had a plentiful amount of food even though there was a 25% increase in the number of guests. When the party ended, they cleaned the kitchen until it shined and left it as though they had never been here. Every guest commented on how wonderful the food was and how nice the caterer and staff was. I would use her again in a heartbeat and I would recommend her to anyone who wanted a stellar caterer for an event

The whole experience went very well. Maureen was punctual, friendly, professional and very skilled. My guests and I were very pleased and I would highly recommend her to others.

our guests remarked on the quality of the food and the service. The presentations were original and attractive, and she and her staff did a wonderful job of preparing and cleaning up. They even cleaned up some spilled wine on the carpet!

As always...it's an absolute pleasure to work with Maureen.  She is incredibly patient and accommodating.  Her preparations are outstanding and my family appreciates all her efforts to adhere to certain food allergies.  We all love her cooking!!  It's absolutely delicious!!  Can't imagine a function without her participation.

Maureen and her team are consummate professionals.  From the planning meetings, communication prior to the event and the amazing presentation, high quality food and world class service, everything exceeded expectations. We negotiated a menu based on my favorites and Maureen's suggestions....and the food was AMAZING!  Maureen made sure that I felt like a guest in my own house and was able to sit back and enjoy the experience as much as my guests did.  When the team had completed their service, my house was returned to the clean and organized state they found it.  Maureen even got on her hands and knees to clean my floor.  I would hire Maureen and her team for any event at any time!

She was very helpful.

Maureen did a walk through of our house far in advance of the party.  We discussed several  ideas about staging and decorations. Her quote was reasonable. On the day of the party she and her team beautified the house in no time. There was a greeter to welcome the guests and take their coats. A wait staff was ready to provide coktails at anytime and delicous "heavy" hors-doeuvres were served like clock work throught the evening. An hour after the party ended the house was rearranged to it's original configuation and the work areas were spotless - as if a nothing had occured. We could not have been happier with the service.

I contacted Maureen on the recommendation of a friend, who had used her services on several occasions in the past.  Maureen got back to me very quickly and was able to squeeze us into her schedule without much lead time.  Her menus were creative and fun, the preparation flawless, and the service excellent.  Everyone enjoyed the food and the ambience, and I would definitely use her again.

Everything went off perfectly and as we wanted it.  Maureen was amazing.  She came to my home once to meet us and  plan the menu.  She communicated with us frequently by email and phone  and answered any of our questions promptly.  Maureen and her staff arrived promptly on the morning of the reception  and took over.  They brought everything,  prepared and set up. The food was excellent, and presented beautifully. Her staff ran everything,  were very professional and personable.  I was able to just enjoy my company and know everything was in good hands. Maureen and her staff cleaned up and left everything as they found it.  They made this all really easy for me.

The event was executed flawlessly!

Maureen was amazing.  Her food was fabulous, the presentation of everything was flawless and her estimation on quantity was spot on.  I would use her again in a heart beat.

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Maureen was the only caterer I spoke to who insisted on coming to the house to scope it out before giving me an estimate. That seemed like overkill to me, but she was right: She figured out how she and her crew of three were going to set up, serve, bus and clean, and she had good ideas about how I should organize and time the party. She also questioned many of my assumptions about what should be on the menu and what the tables should look like, and she was right about everything. It's great to work with a highly experienced caterer who, in addition to providing the estimate and making the arrangements, is also the person who is going to be standing in your kitchen for 6 hours making sure everything goes perfectly. If you work with a big catering company, chances are you'll interact with a salesperson until the day of the event, when a chef you've never met shows up to prepare the food.

Maureen arranged for the rentals, the wine and the food - everything except the cake. She arrived early and showed her crew how to make the house look beautiful. The servers were friendly and professional.

The food was delicious - among the highlights were asparagus soup, bacon-wrapped scallops and homemade kimchi (hors d'oeuvre), braised boneless short ribs and parsnip mashed potatoes (entree) and homemade salted-caramel ice cream. Maureen is a real foodie - the menu was seasonal and local, and her wine choices were excellent.

She easily beat the cost estimate of a larger company that I had started working with.

All in all, a great and memorable experience.

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Maureen's prior reviews drew me to contacting her and I was not disappointed.  I called Maureen with only 10 days notice for a Saturday afternoon open house for 35 guests including 3 distinct allergies (Gluten, Shellfish and Dairy).  Maureen was extremely prompt in responding.  We brainstormed the menu over the phone and via email and finalized our plan 5 days before the event.  I did not need Maureen to stay during our event but wanted to outsource everything leading up to my guests walking through the door.  I got comfort over the phone that she understood my expectations and she performed flawlessly.  Because the party was an open house style, she was thoughtful about recommending food that would taste good in the first and fourth hour of the party.  We chose beef tenderloin, glazed ham, cream of asparagus soup, roasted root vegetables, haricots vert with a lemon vinaigrette, a charcuterie plate with tapanades and spreads, and breads.  She arrived at our house on time and worked while we were at the baptism. We arrived back 1.5 hours later to a perfectly set up food spread and clean kitchen.  Everyone raved about the food.  We had leftovers (as promised!) and I thought the price was very fair.  

The food was excellent and service was top notch, but what was also extremely important to me was Maureen's ability to manage our allergy needs.  The Gluten allergy requires very careful food preparation and cleanliness to avoid contamination.  Maureen mentioned that she is actually gluten free at home and thus I was comfortable that she understood how careful we needed her to be.  I highly recommend Maureen and will absolutely consider working with her again.

It could not have gone better. Our guests were impressed.

My husband and I were challenged with last minute plans to host a famiy Christmas dinner for 23 people....and not even in our home, but a special central location where the family had planned to gather from around the state.  I was concerned that I would not be able to secure a reputable and competent caterer for December 25th.  I found Maureen Kelly here on Angie's List and from that moment on it was as if someone waved a magic wand and my fairy godmother took charge of everything. 
Maureen was prompt in contacting me and we were fortunate that her plans were to be in the area .... once we confirmed the date, Maureen was intent on hearing all that I considered for a buffet style dinner....and my concerns for tranporting it all to the location. 
She was extremely patient, had numerous suggestions.. and any concerns I had, she was quick to solve.  We worked out a fantastic menu....and all through the process, Maureen was very keen on knowing the seasonings and ingredient preferences for us.....and we truly appreciated her zeal for organic meats, produce, etc.  Every single entree and side dishes as well as condiments and deserts were fabulous.  Brined Turkey, apple stuffing baked perfectly,  baked ham (organic and delicious), squash with pommegranate, haricot verts with toasted almonds, beyond yummy mashed and perfectly sweet/tart cranberry sauce!!!...pies to die for.   She was a perfect 10 for flavor and getting it just right for each and every item.  It tasted better than our family recipes.....and everyone went for thirds - there was nothing left!!
Maureen arrived at our home right at the scheduled time.  The meats were in a resting stage - with just enough time to transport and place on the table - perfect temperature.  All the other dishes required just a slight warming once we arrived.  She also supplied us with the platters, serving bowls, condiment dishes, servers, etc.  It all presented beautifully.
In the end, Maureen gave us a perfectly seamless catered event....which did not seem catered as we all sat around the dining table and enjoyed what truly tasted just like a home cooked Christmas dinner!
Maureen Kelly is a talented, competent and remarkable chef..she truly knows her business...I certainly know we will be using her again and again.

It was a great experience. I was going to do it myself using Russo's to order the food as I did for my son's graduation party, but I just didn't have the time and i was unsure of how many guests we would have. My daughter invited 150 of her closest friends :)
I picked Maureen from Angie's List and we did everything over the phone. The food was delicious, the presentation wonderful. There are was enough, just enough food, since so many kids came and wanted to eat the delicious food she prepared. We figured that the kids wouldn't eat as much as they did since this was the 6th party that day. It was a testament to Maureen's cooking!  I knew I would like her when she said she would made Asian noodles and serve them with chop sticks out of little take out containers. She thought of everything. I had a wonderful time at the party!  It wasn't until a few days before that I understood that service the day of the party was extra, so I was a little taken aback at how much I was spending on my daughter's graduation party. That said, it was really worth every penny. For another happy occasion, I would hire Maureen again. Her staff were great as well. Everyone had a great time at the party and loved the food and the presentation, the kids and adults.