Blackstone Caterers

Blackstone is amazing! We have used them for several years for corporate events/​gatherings and have always been very pleased. I would highly recommend them!

We used Blackstone for our wedding at the Eisenhower House in Newport RI and they went above and beyond anything I could have imagined. Shannon was our coordinator and she was such a pleasure to work with. She practically took on the role of my wedding planner and guided me along the way. The food was absolutely amazing that people are still talking about it. We opted for family style which gave our guests multiple options and never left them hungry. We also decided to do mini desserts instead of a wedding cake and I’m so glad we did. We chose the mini whoopie pies, canolis, strawberry shortcake and chocolate milkshakes. That’s right… milkshakes. People were raving about them. Not only was the food amazing but the service was outstanding. Ask for Shannon, she’ll take care of you.

Incredible.
We’d already enjoyed Blackstone’s food and outstanding service at two other weddings, so it was almost a foregone conclusion that we’d use them on our big night. My wife and her sister did 99% of the planning for our wedding, so I’m reviewing from the perspective of someone who was more or less along for the ride. The girls worked out everything through the various planning stages Danielle from Blackstone, who was a real pro. Every time they had a question, concern, or need from clarification, they always felt better after speaking to Danielle. We’re talking dozens and dozens of emails and phone calls over and 8 month period: every time Danielle would say «Don’t worry, we’ve got it covered» or «Just relax, it’s not a problem… we’ll take care of it.» And she did.
I did go to a food tasting which was a great day for (then) fiancé. The food was delicious and it was served in a comfortable setting. And the service was great. With so many great options, we had a really hard time narrowing down the menu. We almost had to flip a coin after 20 minutes just debating the salad options.
At the wedding itself we were blown away. Our friends raved about the food — particularly the appetizers. I’m sure Blackstone offers bacon wrapped scallops and the like, but we found some less typical appetizer options like mini crabcakes, mini chicken quesadillas, and a chowder and clamcake demitasse (which was an especially big hit). The entrees were also very well received, particularly the oven roasted cod with lobster crepes. This is so far above typical catering food; it’s literally on par with most meals served at fine restaurants in downtown Providence.
The last thing I’ll mention is the service, which was absolutely incredible. The staff couldn’t have been more pleasant or more accommodating for the entire night. I felt like I had a personal assistant for the day because every time I turned around there was a nice girl (who one of the other servers told me was «Nikki») with a fresh drink for me. There were all kinds of thoughtful little touches around our table, like a little appetizer board in case we were too busy greeting our guests during cocktail hour.
I own three retail stores and I say with confidence that Blackstone has world class customer service. We had some personal requests that were handled with ease, and every staff member we encountered made us feel like it was their pleasure to make sure we had an epic night. There was a small situation involving some misplaced bottles of champagne in the bridal suite, which Blackstone took care of promptly, even though it had nothing to do with them. One finishing touch: we took a beach walk past The Towers (our wedding venue) on the night after our wedding. Blackstone was catering another wedding on site and several of the staff members were cleaning up the fountain area as the reception got started. They spotted us in our street clothes and walked out to the sidewalk to say hello us and thank us. We couldn’t believe it.
I could list a dozen more anecdotes describing the service and the quality of the food, but hopefully you get the point. Don’t think twice about hiring Blackstone to cater your wedding. The food is outstanding, their planners are extremely capable and professional, and the service is out of this world.

A++++++ service! I worked with Karen and she was by far my favorite vendor. She was incredibly helpful with absolutely everything and went above and beyond to make our day perfect. We had a long engagement so she had to put up with my questions for quite some time, but she was always incredibly patient, helpful, and responsive. She always emails you back within minutes! She even dealt with my mom who was being a bit picky about wine selections :) AND she went out of her way to get my nephew some vanilla ice cream so he could take his pill during the reception. During our reception, she brought us a tray of HD’s to the wedding suite since she knew we probably wouldn’t get to eat otherwise (true!). And she came over to tell us when the sunset light was perfect for sunset photos, which wasn’t even her responsibility but it was so nice that she was looking out for us and we were so grateful that she did! Absolutely PHENOMENAL service. And the food is outstanding. I will sing her praises all day and recommend her to anyone getting married in the area.

We had an excellent tasting experience with Danielle at Blackstone and chose them to cater our August 2015 wedding in Providence! Though my fiancé and I and both of our families are from New England, we currently live out of state and had to get a lot of wedding planning done in a short trip home. Our first catering tasting was an absolute bust and we were getting nervous that we would not find a caterer on this trip home. Our experience with Danielle, beginning with her quick e-​mail responses, squeezing us in over the weekend after Christmas and greeting us with mimosas when we arrived, to her knowledge of the menu and her honesty about everything — including not trying to up sell us on linens and china, was amazing. Despite being winter in RI, all of the fruits and vegetables were fresh. We cannot wait to have Blackstone cater our wedding and we know our guests will be impressed. We left the tasting feeling relieved and with huge smiles on our faces! I will update the review after our wedding and let you know what we (and all of our guests) have to say about the food and service!

Blackstone Caterers were amazing to work with every step of the way for our wedding. We started out on the right foot with them — when we decided that we loved their food and the coordinator we had been talking with, we discouragingly told her that they were a bit pricier than we’d planned on. Right away, they worked with us to keep the costs down, while still keeping the details and dishes that we couldn’t do without. We always felt they were honest with us about what was important to splurge on and where we could save.
Leading up to the wedding, our coordinator, Karen Tungett, was absolutely amazing. She responded to every email and call within 24 hours and was very clear with all of her answers. We always felt like she understood exactly what we wanted and there was NEVER a stupid question in her eyes. Every time I spoke with Karen, I felt more confident about how the wedding would turn out.
When we did walkthrus and coordination with other vendors, Blackstone always had a good relationship with them. There were never any conflicts between the venue or any other vendors. It kept the stress level down for sure.
On the day of, Blackstone did a great job displaying all of the little details that I had provided and made the venue look beautiful with their own decorations. They also were very helpful in coordinating our ceremony which was located at the reception venue, and made us all more comfortable to have some help on that front.
Finally, the food! The appetizers, meals and desserts were a huge hit. I had many guests telling me that it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. The staff was all extremely warm and accommodating to our guests (even the ones spending a bit too much time at the open bar…). They also took great care to make sure the groom and I always had a glass of champagne and/​or some food waiting at our place setting whenever we had time for a bite.
All in all, Blackstone exceeded any expectations that I could have possibly had for our wedding and I can’t think of a single thing that they could have improved.

Over a year ago, after a long search we found the Glen Manor and fell in love. Previously we had lists of pros and cons of wedding venues but when we experienced the Glen we simply asked where to sign. The catering staff were setting up and we asked which company they worked for. They replied, «Blackstone» with a joyous sense of pride. That night we Googled the company and were overwhelmed with their accolades, website, and delectable offerings.
While we were not previously aware of the brand, it seems they have an incredible faithful following as many of our friends and family knew of them as the premier caterer for all of greater Newport. They have even catered for President Obama!
I quickly reminded my food connoisseur partner, that the best food in the world would come at a cost and so we braced for the initial email response from the cater on pricing. To our relief, they were able to accommodate our budget. Anyone considering a Newport wedding will certainly need to set realistic expectations no matter whom they choose. That being said, they can tailor a menu from an extravagant several course sit down meal to a simpler beautiful buffet.
My husband and I are both meticulous planners and typically take control of every aspect in our jobs in lives. With a wedding their is simply too much to worry about every detail. Thankfully, we simply shared them our vision, and they filled in the blanks using their years of experience to turn that dream into a reality.
Our main contact Karen, exudes energy and passion. When you walk into a room, she lights up to see you as if you were a present on Christmas day or a long lost friend. The moment we met her, we knew Blackstone was the right choice for us. Honestly, of all our amazing vendors, she left the largest impression. The owner also warmly greeted us at our first meeting.
We reserved Blackstone over a year in advance, and they were always available to answer any questions via email or phone that we had as the day grew closer. Karen worked with us to prepare a wonderful tasting menu that we were able to invite our close family to.
The day of the wedding their was a glitch with the florist, and without missing a beat Blackstone stepped in to help resolve that issue without ever worrying us. While one might consider a cater to only deal with food, they had their hand in nearly all aspects of the day and worked in perfect harmony with the venue care taker like Jennifer Lopez in the Wedding Planner.
The food was fantastic and our guests are still raving about it. The clam chowder was mouth watering and the corn soufflé tasted like angels swimming through a cloud and gluten free and vegetarian options galore. Everyone warned us that you never get to eat at your own wedding. Not the case at Blackstone. We actually had a personal waiter who appeared out of thin air at the exact moment we needed a drink or a bite to eat.
Christine the event manager for the day of the wedding was a bundle of joy. Often managers get the work done but their obvious stress fills the room. Not so with Christine. She was always smiling and if there were any issues, she must have resolved them before they happened because we and our guests never noticed a single slip.
They deserve more stars than there are in the sky.
We could carry on for longer than Beowulf, but the more we reminisce the more hungry we get. So after picking your venue, your next decision should always be the caterer. If you are in the greater Newport area and your budget allows, you absolutely must consider Blackstone for the top shelf catering experience you both deserve.

Today is our 5 year wedding anniversary and as I sit here reflecting back on our wedding day our catering liaison pops into my head… a bit strange right? We had such an amazing reception and Karen was a huge part of it! I could go on and on about how great she was… from the tasting (to die for!) to the actual reception night but sometimes shorter is sweeter. I think the fact that I remember her name 5 years later speaks volumes, compounded by the fact I’m thinking of her on my anniversary! So thank you Karen Conley for the memories… we think about our day often! All the best!

If heaven were food, Blackstone is the Pearly Gates!
From our initial tasting two years ago, to our wedding reception this past Sunday, Blackstone provided by far the most outstanding quality, service and attention to detail from any caterer in Rhode Island.
Dismayed at the nay-​saying caterers who told me I couldn’t have carving stations at my wedding for my price point, Blackstone not only delivered, but delivered in style. From the presentation of the menu offerings at our tasting, we were hooked. Attention to detail was paid to flavors as well as aesthetics.
On the day of our wedding, we were treated like royalty, and even given hors d’oeuvres in the bride room, while we waited to make our entrance, so as to not miss out on the fabulous selection.
Our server was extremely attentive, and an absolute angel. She even helped us pack the cars as we were leaving.
My husband and I are foodies, so we have tasted the very best and worst Rhode Island has to offer. And Blackstone is definitely one of the best. If you are planning any type of party, big or small, I encourage you to contact Danielle. You won’t be disappointed!

Exceptional caterer. Absolutely killed it at our wedding. Excellent food and I say that being the type of client that required multiple tastings and ran through a few menu iterations.
Pros — responsiveness, attention to detail, flexibility around tastings and the menu, staff pre-​event and during the event were awesome, Karen is a rockstar!
Cons — honestly can’t think of any.
To put it simply Blackstone delivered what was promised and everyone at the wedding loved the food. Highly recommended.