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
Daniella Montesano
a year ago
I honestly can’t say enough great things about my wedding experience with Fifth Flavor. The food was absolutely delicious; our guests were raving to us about cocktail hour, dinner, and desserts. The waitstaff provided UNBELIEVABLE service making sure all guests were taken care of at every second while also going unnoticed at the same time. Additionally, our wedding was outside under a tent and the catering kitchen was located next to the tent; servers did not skip a beat as it started to pour and they had to continue delivering food and drinks to us under the tent. Most importantly, Nina, the owner and head chef of Fifth Flavor is incredible to work with. She offered fantastic guidance on t...
Laura Stokes
3 years ago
Nina and her staff were superb. We started out planning with a specific vision for the style of food we were hoping for at our wedding reception, but it was trickier to find than we thought. We didn’t want a sit-down meal, but also didn’t want an all-out buffet. What we really wanted was a small-bites, appetizer-heavy mix-and-mingle event where everyone could move around and no seating chart was required, but keeping an elegant feel and ensuring everyone had plenty to eat. Nina executed this wonderfully. We looked for inspiration in her existing menus on her website, described what we had in mind, and Nina created an amazing example menu for us. We only had to make maybe 3 small tweaks for a...
Michele S
2 weeks ago
Fifth Flavor catering provided food at my daughter’s wedding. Everyone raved about the food. The GF hor d’ouevres were so yummy. Thank you for keeping us fed with wonderful foods and well hydrated.
Christine Metzner
9 months ago
I am delighted to give Nina and her team at The Fifth Flavor a five star review. I've hired Nina three times to cater special occasions at my home for groups that ranged from 35 to 45. Our guests' reviews were uniformly excellent. Nina's menus are creative, her food are delicious, and she and her staff are professional and just plain easy and fun to work with. Our friends and family are looking forward to the next Fifth Flavor catered event!
Lucas Machamer
a year ago
Nina and The Fifth Flavor catered our wedding. We enjoyed the food so much, it was one of the highlights of our day. There were so many amazing dishes. We had guests comment on the beautiful presentation of the food as well, all the vibrant colors. Nina helped us create a menu that perfectly match the theme of our wedding. The catering staff was helpful, friendly, and went above and beyond. One of the Fifth Flavor team even ran back to the tent and found someone to bustle the bride's dress before the first dance. We would recommend The Fifth Flavor to anyone looking for wedding catering.
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
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.