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Catering · Full-Service Catering

Forklift Catering

301 Reservoir St, Needham, MA 02494, USA · Greater Boston 4.7 · 31 Google reviews Visit their website

Planning perspective

What to consider before reaching out

A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.

For a catering partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.

In their clients’ words

What people say on Google

Michelle Dao

3 years ago

5.0
Genuinely the highlight of my event was forklifts reception they did with us. The service was seamless and super supportive. They went above and beyond my expectations and they’re presentation is impeccable. Note that this was our most expensive option but you get what you pay for. They are super professional! The items were petite and delicious. It’s amazing how much flavour was packed into their vegetarian items as well as non vegetarian items. The stationary items were in small bowls for presentation but constantly refilled throughout the night. Also all the wait staff were expected to know dietary restrictions which was super important so it was great to tout their great service acro...

Alicia MacDonald

4 years ago

5.0
I cannot recommend Forklift enough!! If you are looking for creativity, flexibility, and the most amazing special touches for your wedding, look no further than Forklift. Seriously. From planning to execution, everything was truly flawless. Kristen worked with us to create a completely customized menu of all our favorite foods and drinks (AND with multiple celiacs in my family, a 100% gluten free menu — apps, dinner, and dessert). They went way above and beyond - recommending other vendors, helping us with design questions, to executing on even our craziest requests (e.g. tacos and frozen margaritas, and somehow made it classy?). Everything was plated beautifully, the day-of staff were amazi...

Morgann Byrne

11 months ago

5.0
I worked with Forklift for my September 2025 wedding and would highly recommend anyone considering Forklift for their event catering to do the same. Given that your catering team is the backbone of your event, I was highly selective of which vendor I wanted to work with. From the first point of contact, Forklift was timely, helpful, and enthusiastic about my event. I worked with Emily specifically throughout my year and a half engagement, who was absolutely phenomenal. She had the best "can do" attitude and was always excited about my ideas and requests. Additionally, she was very patient and accessible when I had questions or wanted to make changes. I frequently came to her for advice, and ...

Heidi Smith

2 years ago

5.0
Forklift did an incredible job on our recent wedding. The first caterer we had chosen let us know that they were unable to cater the wedding a few months before the date. They told us that they would only use Forklift for their own wedding and made the introduction. Kristen was able to take over without skipping a beat and set up a tasting immediately. We were blown away by the food – absolutely delicious. Kristen curated the perfect menu for our vision and suggested a family-style set-up, which was perfect for our small wedding of 80 people. The presentation and variety of options was also very impressive. Many of our guests told us that it was the best food they had ever tasted (let alone ...

Natasha Miller

2 years ago

5.0
My team contracted Forklift Catering for a high-profile Harvard event early this year. Forklift's professional sales and event management team were incredible partners in the development and execution of a spectacular event every step of the way. They were always available to address any question or concern and were so adaptable to every plan change (down to just days before the event). They even functioned as our florist and arranged breathtaking floral displays to enhance the ambience. The catering staff and chef produced and provided great food that were the highlight of the event; I heard from everyone how much they enjoyed it (even had some on-call colleagues who gladly answered our cal...

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Good to know

When they are open

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Getting here

How far is this from home?

Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.

An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.

For your guests

Lovely places to stay nearby

The Liberty, Boston

A landmark building with room for a big block.

The Verb Hotel, Boston

Lively and walkable near Fenway.

The Charles Hotel, Cambridge

Quiet, refined, easy for older guests.

Three stops worth the detour

Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.

Boston Public Garden

Willows, the footbridge, and spring tulips.

Acorn Street, Beacon Hill

The cobblestone lane on every Boston wall.

Thinking Cup, Boston

A proper coffee stop between photographs.

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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.