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
Camille DeMarco
2 months ago
We recently hosted a graduation party for our daughter and used Johnny Burke Catering. The young lady who delivered the food was so knowledgeable and so pleasant! The food was great. We ordered the Cheese & Charcuterie Board Platter, Hummus & Crudite Platter, Coconut Shrimp, Grilled Tenderloin Sliders, Caprese Sliders and for dessert the Mini Boston Cream Pies, and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Everything was plated beautifully and delicious! We will absolutely use them again for future events.
Christina Temes
2 months ago
We couldn't have asked for a better catering team for our wedding! From the very beginning, the team—particularly Amby and Danielle—were incredibly organized, professional, and attentive, making the entire planning process seamless and stress-free. On the wedding day, everything ran flawlessly. The food was absolutely outstanding—beautifully presented, delicious, and one of the highlights of the evening. The team even came up with creative ways to present various courses based on our theme. They were sensitive to guests' dietary restrictions/allergies and had many options available so that everyone had a great meal. Our guests are still talking about how amazing every course was! Amby was i...
Rae'ven Jisele
3 months ago
Are you guys doing the employee catering for the Fifa Fan Fest Downtown?!? If yes, the macaroon and brisket from Friday were so good, even cold. On top of that the lunch AND dinner from Saturday were perfect, it was light and flavorful plus the lil cheesecakes were also delicious.💕
Nicole Manning
10 months ago
We used Johnny Burke Catering for our October 4th wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From start to finish, Amby and Danielle were absolutely wonderful to work with — professional, responsive, and genuinely kind. Our tasting went perfectly and gave us so much confidence in our menu choices. On the wedding day, the entire staff was amazing — attentive, accommodating, and always one step ahead of what we needed. We’ve had non-stop compliments from our guests saying it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding — especially the sea bass, which everyone is still talking about! We can’t recommend Johnny Burke Catering enough. They helped make our day unforgettable, and...
Susan Grubbs
3 months ago
From beginning to end, exceptional service and responsiveness in working with everyone at Johnny Burke catering. Food was amazing, every person from that organization was so professional, helpful and responsive to every request we had for our son and future daughter in laws Rehearsal buffet! Oh and food was delicious!
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Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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.