Best In Gourmet

I can’t say enough about Chris and his team, especially Ginny! Chris was with us every step of the way. If we thought of something, he made it happen (like an ice cream bar & breakfast sandwiches!). Chris and his team handled all of our rentals, all of our set up, including a somewhat complicated seating chart - and did it all perfectly. I was nervous not having an official planner or coordinator, but Chris put me at ease knowing his team could handle everything needed. On top of being amazing people, the food was absolutely incredible. Every guest has said how delicious the food was, and that they left completely full! From start to finish, Best in Gourmet was the best team I could have asked for to make our wedding day as memorable and perfect as it was!

We hired Best in Gourmet to cater our wedding at the historic Lounsbury House in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and they were absolutely phenomenal. We knew the food would be excellent after our tasting, but the service on our wedding day was truly next-level. The team anticipated our every need — my wife and I felt completely taken care of, almost like royalty. They managed every detail flawlessly and handled any challenges that came up with grace and professionalism. Our expectations were high, but Best in Gourmet went above and beyond in every possible way. From start to finish, they were a pleasure to work with — responsive, organized, and genuinely dedicated to making our day perfect. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for a true 5-star catering experience.

Chris and his team are exceptional - no doubt about it! We hired Best in Gourmet as the caterer for our wedding and it was the best decision we made! Not only was the food outstanding (everyone was talking about it - and who talks about wedding food??) but the team made everything happen flawlessly. It was as if we hired a caterer and a day-of coordinator all in one! I would recommend Best in Gourmet to everyone

We can’t say enough good things about Chris and his team. The food was absolutely incredible. Our guests are still talking about it and saying it was the best they’ve ever had at a wedding. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and exactly what we hoped for (and more). Chris felt like one of the family from day one. He completely understood the vibe and menu we wanted before we even had to explain it. He took the lead on all the catering and rental decisions, which made our lives so much easier. We had complete trust in him, and he delivered beyond our expectations. His staff was just as amazing, professional, kind, and on top of everything. Service was seamless, and they made every guest feel taken care of. If you’re looking for someone who brings incredible food, genuine connection, and full-service support to your event, Chris is the one. We feel so lucky to have had him be part of our day.

Chef Chris and his entire team were a delight to work with for our wedding. From the first tasting, the entire event started to feel real to us in an exciting way because we knew, if nothing else, the food was going to be amazing! It can be anxiety inducing to have to select from a list of caters provided by your venue, but we ended up being so glad that Best in Gourmet was served up to us on a silver platter. Their event manager, Ariel, was on top of everything—coordinating our rentals, ordering beverages, and attending on site meetings that left no stone unturned. During the event, the front of the house staff had us absolutely dazzled. Our drinks were never empty, our guests were served quickly, and even my friends from culinary school who are notoriously hard to please were raving about the dinner. Someone brought my husband a PBR on a platter and he has been acting different every since lol. The only picture I took on my cell phone the entire day was of my steak, because it was so beautiful I wanted to remember it forever. As a former wedding cake decorator myself, I was loathe to pass the task of making my cake to someone else but their pastry team made a beautiful and delicious cake for us to cut, as well as assorted bite sized desserts like French macarons and bars. The B.I.G. team was not only incredibly professional but they knew our venue inside and out, offering insight where we needed it and working with me to make my most minute aesthetic dreams come true. Thank you so much Best in Gourmet!!

I used Best in Gourmet for a work catered lunch and it was fabulous! The options were great and accommodated any and all dietary preferences. They will be my go to for any future catered events big or small! Thank you!

Best in gourmet is truly the best caterer we could have asked for! They were extremely accommodating throughout the whole process. There were tons of little details and emails back and forth and best in gourmet accommodated all of our requests. During the wedding, they ensured that everything ran smoothly, that we were following our timeline, and that my husband and I were well taken care of! The food was to die for. Some of our favorites were the lobster roll, Peking duck rolls, and the filet mignon. Best in gourmet also made sure that we were well fed throughout the entire event. During the cocktail hour, we were pulled aside and given a tray of all of the hors d’oeurves for us to eat privately. Then during the actual cocktail hour, we were offered even more food. The second our dinner was served, they made sure that we sat down and enjoyed our meal. We also had green bows that were on the aisle chairs for the ceremony. They decided to reuse our green bows throughout the reception to decorate the sweetheart table and the cake table! It was such a thoughtful touch! Again, I cannot recommend best in gourmet enough!

It is difficult to explain how in awe I am of what an incredible job Best In Gourmet did with our event. From the most amazing captain I could have dreamed of, Ginny, to all of the servers, they were kind, attentive and flexible -- really just the best. They clarified any and all discrepancies throughout our wedding day and allowed us fully soak in the evening without any worry. There were so many details that went into this event that could have gone wrong, and somehow nothing did thanks to this amazing company. Melissa and Chris spent endless hours planning this event, making sure every detail was accounted for. They worked amazingly well with other vendors they partner with to ensure everyone was on the same page. We were so glad we left many of the details to them They helped us think through an entirely unique event that changed many times due to COVID, and we are so appreciative. Beyond their amazing service, the food was delicious and the presentation of the appetizers and small plates were absolutely beautiful. Countless people told us they never had such amazing food, and especially not at a wedding. If you book these guys, do not worry at all about the quality of the food - I promise it will be good! I highly recommend Best In Gourmet to anyone. They are the best in the business!

I have used best of gourmet for the last 10 years. Their food is superior to any other catering operation, they care they have style, and the event is always spectacular. You will never be disappointed. Also, staff is very professional Sandy

Best in Gourmet Catering was out of this world incredible!! Chris is a complete gem and did such an amazing job of bringing our wedding vision to life. He went above and beyond to fantastically coordinate with the other vendors and we felt so at ease knowing he was our guy! All our guests raved about the SUPERB service at the wedding. The staff was beyond friendly and super accomodating. Our guests also raved that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding!! Ginny was our captain and was absolutely fantastic! She made sure we were taken care of the entire time and kept us on track! I cannot say enough good things about the entire operation, and it was above and beyond what we could have ever imagined. Thank you Best in Gourmet!!

It is difficult to explain how in awe I am of what an incredible job Best In Gourmet did with our event. From the most amazing captain I could have dreamed of, Ginny, to all of the servers, they were kind, attentive and flexible -- really just the best. They clarified any and all discrepancies throughout our wedding day and allowed us fully soak in the evening without any worry. There were so many details that went into this event that could have gone wrong, and somehow nothing did thanks to this amazing company. Melissa and Chris spent endless hours planning this event, making sure every detail was accounted for. They worked amazingly well with other vendors they partner with to ensure everyone was on the same page. We were so glad we left many of the details to them. They helped us think through an entirely unique event that changed many times due to COVID, and we are so appreciative. Beyond their amazing service, the food was delicious and the presentation of the appetizers and small plates were absolutely beautiful. Countless people told us they never had such amazing food, and especially not at a wedding. If you book these guys, do not worry at all about the quality of the food - I promise it will be good! I highly recommend Best In Gourmet to anyone. They are the best in the business!

This amazing team led by Chris saved my wedding. We were 6 weeks out, our former planner came back with a horrendous quote and I was at a loss for what to do. Thankfully, a friend had been to another wedding saved by BIG and connected me to Chris. Chris was phenomenal. He found a perfect venue, reasonable vendors and made the planning experience low stress and catered to our vision. There are a LOT of people in the wedding industry that don't shoot straight. They manipulate through emotional excitement about your big day. Chris isn't like that. He is kind, direct and honest about what it takes to make your day possible. They are an East Coaster's dream. Chris personally handled details like hanging lights, setting up chairs and ensuring all of our vendors were paid. The best part was that my family, on the day of the wedding, simply had to show up and enjoy it. The food is OUTSTANDING. Coming from a foodie- the flavors and presentation are perfect. My husband, from Mexico, commented that the tacos they served were some of the most authentic he has tasted in the states. In the interest of being authentic, Chris adjusted the typical take on a mojito to serve my husband's preference for it to be made with brown sugar. He even found a specific kind of fish from my husband's village and prepared it for the evening. Stunning service! I could literally write a thousand more things about Chris and his team. But in the They are phenomenal, down to earth, follow through with perfection and do it all peacefully. You never have seen a staff of a caterer more relaxed and on their game! I love BIG, Chris, Ariel and their team and would recommend them for ANY event regardless of size. They're quite literally the best.

Best in Gourmet is really the best. I do lunch caterings at work and this is always our number 1 request! Everything they make is delicious, especially their meat. They do a Pan Seared Filet Mignon with Port Wine Sauce that's excellent and Sweet Chili Glazed Shrimp that is sooo good. It's top notch food that you can have at any event that you want to impress your guest with amazing selections. They even do different "themed" menus and they great at absolutely everything! Great service, Ariel is awesome to coordinate/work with... highly recommenced.

It is hard to convey how outstanding the Best in Gourmet team is...my wife and just held a wedding for our daughter that involved 200 people, and a seemingly unending amount of details. It was executed brilliantly and with complete tranquility by Best in Gourmet. Wedding planning and logistics...BIG's business model includes networking with superior vendors who share a "get it done simply and with excellence" . BIG retains these support partners without charging a mark up . 100% delivery on all facets. The service team...we experienced something from BIG that we actually were not aware would be so important to the success of the event. The service team is beyond competent, amazingly attentive to ensuring that we and our guests were well served and did all this with a remarkable poise and calm. The combination of excellence and poise had a direct impact on the comfort of our guests. We heard from many people that they had never attended a wedding where there was such a prevailing atmosphere of calm and care. This service began from the moment guests arrived until they departed. Stunning! Chris, the owner, had told us that his goal was for us and our guests to be able to enter into this lifetime event with a sole focus on the wedding itself and without any logistical concerns or bumps. 100% delivery on this goal. The food...if the planning and service components were excellent, the food surpassed even that. BIG takes enormous pride in its culinary skill. And should. It is not just that the food blew people away. We had a cross cultural wedding. Chris matched the heart of this with simply extraordinary care and diversity in offerings. The appetizers were so good that people were actually commenting out loud. And everything that followed--and especially the dessert offerings---amazing. Final comment--I have never written a review before. But not to do so in face of such superb service at a truly fair price would be unreasonable. Bottom line: BIG is great.

Ariel and the team at Best in Gourmet did a phenomenal job providing healthy meals and snacks for our 2-day business retreat this past week in Norwalk. My team members raved about the quality of the menus, the diversity of options, and the attention to all the details. BIG was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them.

Guest at a wedding November 30th at Lounsbury House in Ridge field, CTWhat an amazing staff and service! Super accommodating and presentation is incredible. Can't say enough great things about every employee-solicitous, attentive and polite-they are the best part of this catering company! Only negative-they need to step it up and have vegan options!

These people are great. They catered breakfast and lunch for a corporate event that was one day a week over a three week period. I can't think of one negative thing to say. The food was great and the service was wonderful. They cleaned up breakfast during the meeting put down the lunch spread quietly without interruption to the meeting. Ariel was wonderful in helping me plan the food for the event and helped me stay within budget. Nothing but great things to say.

We can't give these guys a high enough rating! Marco and Dawn ran our backyard party for 25 people seamlessly. The food was amazing, the service impeccable, and the planning experience with Ariel, straightforward and so accommodating. From organizing the rentals, to the presentation of the food, we could not have asked for better. They left our kitchen in better shape than they found it! Great people, great personalities, great experience - definitely use Best in Gourmet!

When i tell you they are the best! They did our daughter's wedding and cant rave enough, food and the service unbelievable. very attentive to all our guests. and the food ..Delish. nothing bad to say. Do not hesitate. thanks Chris and your staff. love love love Erik and Diana Babel.

Amazing, amazing, amazing. Chris, the owner is just a pleasure to work with, and he makes it SO EASY and effortless. We used Best In Gourmet for our wedding in June, and his team was above and beyond. Anything you need, he'll get it done! Thanks again Chris!

We had our wedding at the Hiberian Hall and Best in Gourmet to catered the event. Ariel, their event coordinator designed a menu for our mexican inspired wedding that blew our guests away. Appetizers included items like chicken enchilada wontons with a sour cream salsa dipping sauce, pulled pork quesadillas and corn cake with chirzo and black beans and tequila flam-bayed shrimp in a cream sauce. The apps seemed to never stop coming and everyone couldn't get enough of them. We had a buffet style fajita station, a chicken guisado dish and a vegetarian mexican style lasagna. The food was displayed beautifully and everything was fresh and tasted amazing. Our guests raved about for days. Everything far exceeded our expectations. The Hall was beautiful, the food oustanding and the staff was on top of everything. Our weddijng was everything we wanted and within budget. Ariel and the entire Staff at Best in Gourmet truly made our wedding a day to remember.