Inexpensive Caterers in West Haven, CT

2025 INDUCTED INTO THE WEDDING WIRE AND THE KNOT HALL OF FAME FOR 6+ YEARS OF OUTSTAND CLIENT REVIEWS!! If you want a caterer who is not "off-the-shelf" ordinary and has a vast variety of full-service menu selections, you've come to the right place! We are highly experienced, full-service caterers who assist our clients, both private and corporate, with menu creation, party planning, and any rentals needed. Whatever event, large or small, you have in mind, we're there to realize your vision! Our expertise as on-site personal chefs at private dinner parties is exemplary. Our brides and grooms love our personalized approach to planning their perfect day! We pride ourselves on our highly individualized approach to menu creation to ensure the perfect event while honoring your budget! We have been working with Thumbtack for three years, we have been hired 106 times, have 91 reviews and a 4.9 Star rating out of a possible 5 !!! Visit us to read our exemplary testimonials (both on Thumbtack and our website) and view our eclectic menu selections. Warm regards, Marylyn B. Schwartz Chef/Owner Interacting with our clients from the initial phone call to the completion of the event is exhilarating! To see the clients' vision come to fruition and to know that we made a positive difference in their lives as well as those of their guests is the ultimate goal of JHD's catering!

Welcome to WHAT’S ON THE MENU EVENT SERVICES. I have spent decades honing my services skills to bring you the best overall experience and value, your money can buy. Our food is inventive fresh, delicious, and created to your needs. We also supply staffing or bar needs as requested. My job is too bring joy to you and your guests no matter how small or big your event is. We are Advil for your event. I enjoy and approach each event with the goal to make a lasting impression. I take pleasure in knowing that my hard work makes for a seamless event. Our pricing is very straight forward with absolutely no hidden charges. We have a Five hour minimum flat rate of $300-350 per staffer and then $35hr after and we base gratuity on food. Non-food events (staffing-bar) are never tip included, it is at your discretion.

With over 20 years of honing my craft and orchestrating over 500 meticulously curated experiences, I've become a maestro of culinary excellence. Yet, my passion transcends personal achievements. My business is a beacon of empowerment, dedicated to cultivating the talents of fellow chefs, guiding them toward the pinnacle of their potential.

Voted - Top Pro 2015-2016-2017-2018-2019-2020-2021-2022-2023 Thank you, Thumbtack! I have been a professional chef for over 30 years, former chef at Canyon Ranch ,cooked for presidents and celebrities across the country. Right now I am focusing on my private chef business here in Connecticut where I specialize small intimate dinner parties. You can visit Cheflaurie website for more information as well as sample menus. Pricing is based on the menu items you choose. For example, Price for a basic 3 course dinner of a simple salad, pasta entree and dessert, start at $125.00 per person. Whether it is a couple celebrating a special occasion or a dinner party with girlfriends, I love to develop creative menus for each party using local and seasonal ingredients that match both the tastes and dietary needs of my clients. Many of the ingredients from own organic garden. Being highly trained in several types of cuisine, I can easily create diverse and delicious menus for you and your guests, no matter the occasion. I talk with my clients in an initial consultation to develop the theme and menu for the party, discuss preferences (likes, dislikes), any allergies, dietary needs or restrictions, and a budget. Once these items are reviewed and decided upon, I will come visit the space where your party will take place and meet you, the client! I am there not only to familiarize myself with the equipment, set-up, and aesthetic of your space, but also to answer any questions you may have. On the day of the party, I typically will arrive an hour before your guests to set-up. The party will begin and end on your time. One of the best things about the work that I do is meeting new people! I love cooking and entertaining, of course, as well as being creative and making others happy. Just as I love to teach and create environments of wellness and happiness surrounding delicious food and friends, it is working with clients - new and old - that helps to challenge and expand my culinary background and experience. Even after years and years of experimenting in the kitchen, there is still so much to learn from new people, flavors, and needs. My kitchen has always been a social space for me and my family: a fun, warm, and inviting space to try new things and also celebrate traditions. As a mother, I am used to kids running around and pets at my feet, and as a culinary professional, I am meticulous, clean, and organized. In my kitchen, I focus on creating an environment where happiness and wellness can complement one another and flourish.