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
Dmitri Hunt
a month ago
We recieved confirmation that Great Circle Catering was able to cater our wedding. Less than 6 weeks out from the wedding, they have canceled on us and left us in a terrible spot. When planning events, timely communication and thoughtful scheduling are paramount. Great Circle Catering is severely lacking on both fronts and has pretty much ruined what was supposed to be the best day of our lives.
Lucy Hazebrook
3 months ago
Beautiful presentation. Excellent service . Delicious food. Easy coordination with email and text and calls when needed. Highly recommend . We did a buffet for 47 at our home in kittery .
Caitlin Thayer
11 months ago
We held a team week for our crew at DARCI Creative and worked with Great Circle Catering for a breakfast spread, full lunch, and boxed lunch meals. Bianca was wonderful to work with - answering all my questions and making sure our team's dietary restrictions were clearly identified and taken seriously. Everyone loved the food - we'll definitely work with Great Circle again in the future!
Kristen Shiner
a year ago
Great Circle Catering did a fantastic job catering a family birthday party! Bianca was a pleasure to work with, responding quickly to all my questions and coming up with the perfect menu. Food was delivery and set up were perfect, and everything was so delicious! People were raving about the food all afternoon. I would absolutely use them again!
Amanda Martocchio
a year ago
Working with Great Circle Catering was easy peasy! I didn't need a big catered event, I just wanted to order a few quiches for a brunch I was hosting. Madeline was awesome to work with and answered all my questions. They day I needed them, they were easy to pick up and pimping hot. Everyone raved about how yummy they were! I would definitely use Great Circle Catering in the future, highly recommend.
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- 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
Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle
Historic seaside hotel with room for the whole guest list.
The Hotel Portsmouth
Boutique rooms steps from downtown restaurants.
AC Hotel Portsmouth
Modern rooms with a rooftop for the welcome drink.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Portsmouth Harbor Light, New Castle
White lighthouse and open ocean, lovely at sunrise.
Prescott Park, Portsmouth
Riverfront gardens in full bloom all summer.
Caffe Kilim, Portsmouth
Longtime local coffeehouse with serious espresso.
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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.