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Plymouth Bay Catering

Plymouth Bay Catering

Kingston, MA
4.7 out of 5 rating, 29 Reviews
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    Meghan L. Sent on 10/06/2023
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    Plymouth Bay Catering provided the food for our wedding through Jones River Trading Post. The food was amazing from the appetizers to the salad and rolls then to the main course of pasta and carving stations. Everyone loved the food!
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    Clare L. Sent on 11/10/2021
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    Venue, servers and food were all excellent!

    We got married last Friday 11/5 at the Jones River Trading Post where food and drinks were provided by Plymouth Bay Catering. First off they were incredibly easy and flexible. The food was amazing and very reasonable. The ambience is eclectic and rustic and there was plenty of room for mingling and dancing. The servers and bartenders were all so professional and made us both feel so much at ease. I have to single out both Michelle and Chris. Michelle was the right mix of helpful and kept things light. If I so much as looked around she was there asking what I needed! She truly helped to make our wedding feel so effortless and fun. Chris is awesome to work with and so very flexible as well. So many of my guests commented that it was one of the best weddings they had been too! Really cannot say enough good things about the venue, food and people. Thanks for making our wedding such a truly memorable day. Our only wish was that we could have slowed it down! Brian & Clare
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    Kelly F. Sent on 08/22/2019
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    Abstemiously delicious

    We were married at Jones River Trading and because of this had Plymouth Bay Catering cater our wedding. I was a bit nervous since there was no food tasting but my expectations were completely blow out of the water by them. We opted for a smokehouse buffet and have not stopped hearing form our guest about how great the food was. Whatever you do, make sure you get the mac & cheese.
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    Kirsten Sent on 09/06/2018
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    We used Plymouth Bay Catering with their wedding package at Jones River Trading company. The staff was so nice and the food was delicious! We did the plated dinner style with filet mignon and stuffed haddock for entree options and our guests (and we) absolutely loved them! Even the appetizers and salads were wonderful. We enjoyed every dish that they made for our wedding!
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    Audrie Sent on 05/10/2018
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    We had such an incredible wedding night with INCREDIBLE food thanks to Plymouth Bay Catering. The cheese assortment, appetizers and main courses were so delicious and so beautifully served. The service was outstanding, waitstaff and bartender were so kind and professional. The whole package was just perfect. Thank you for making our night incredible :)
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    Kristen Sent on 11/27/2016
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    I am SO happy that I had my September wedding at the Jones River Trading with Plymouth Bay Catering provided the food. From the minute my husband and I walked in to tour the venue we knew we would book it. The venue is so unique and beautiful. You really have to see it for yourself- the pictures barely do it justice. It is such a hidden gem. I loved the outdoor ceremony space where you can get married under a beautiful willow-type tree. We had so many compliments about the venue as well as the food by Plymouth Bay Catering. The prices are so reasonable for the area which is definitely a plus. They’re very flexible with menu options as well. The only thing that was kinda hard planning-wise was that you’re not assigned your day-of coordinator until the week of the wedding; obviously if you have questions before that you can call/email but you kinda just have to trust that your coordinator will be amazing and helpful. BELIEVE ME he was… we had Chris and I cannot say enough amazing things about him. He was so organized and professional but also really laidback and flexible. Literally everything went perfectly that day thanks to him.

    As many brides say I barely even ate at my own wedding, and you’re so busy you don’t really get to sit back and relax. So I’m hoping someone else I know will get married at the Jones River Trading so I can enjoy all the food and spend time looking at all the antiques and decorations the venue is filled with.
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    The food at our wedding from Plymouth Bay Catering was delicious! I need to eat gluten free, and they were really helpful with having good gluten free options for me to eat the whole time. They were also considerably less expensive than caterers we looked at for other venues.

    And the bacon wrapped scallops- yum!

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    Jessica Sent on 09/30/2013
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    Plymouth Bay catered our wedding this past July which we had at my parents' house. They were fantastic from beginning to end. From the first meeting they were able to easily accommodate our unique location, and Mark had lots of fantastic suggestions in regards to the menu - the best being passed ice cream cones for dessert, which were HUGE waffle cones and were absolutely to die for - my guests are STILL raving about them two months later. In fact, they are still raving about the food overall, including one of our guests who is a professional chef.

    All of the food was fantastic (I only wish my husband and I had time to enjoy more of it), the wait staff was wonderful, and we contacted Mark plenty of times as the big day approached with questions and little touches we needed that he had no issue helping with. On top of all that, we were floored by the budget-friendly price. We felt like we got above and beyond what we paid for. To Mark and the entire staff: thank you so much!
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    Bethany Sent on 06/24/2013
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    I The Plymouth Bay catering company is the caterer our reception sight recommended and they were fantastic. Andrew was our wedding coordinator and he went above and beyond his job description to make sure we were happy. The food was amazing! We went with 3 appetizers- my favorite being the mini artisan pizzas which they passed around on wooden pizza paddles. For dinner we had a strawberry summer salad to start followed by the guests' choice of stuffed chicken or a half top sirloin- both were delicious & I am still receiving compliments 2 weeks after our wedding!
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    Stephanie Sent on 09/10/2012
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    excellent quality as well as affordable! andrew was so helpful and polite :)
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    Maureen Sent on 08/16/2012
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    I am so glad we found Plymouth Bay Catering for my daughter's wedding. They were wonderful to work with and everyone loved the food. Already have had calls from people attending wanting their number. Mary was a lifesaver and there to help make sure the night went off without a hitch. All the servers were professional and helpful. Couldn't have asked for anything more.
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    Laura Sent on 07/14/2012
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    Plymouth Bay Catering did an excellent job catering my wedding. We had 185 guests with a seated dinner. The appetizers were so good and the staff was very attentive and polite. The meals came out fast and the food was great. Mary was the wedding coordinator that night and she was awesome. She was so accommodating and I did not have to worry about a thing. And the cost of the catering was extremely reasonable. I would highly reccommend Plymouth Bay Catering.
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    Katie Sent on 05/17/2011
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    Everything was great! We held our ceremony and reception at Jones River Trading Company in Plymouth, MA. Plymouth Bay catered the event.

    We met with Mark and Mary a few months before the wedding and talked about a menu and color scheme. Mark recommended appetizers, meals, and also a chowder station.

    The wedding came up fast and Mark was great. We talked over the phone about the details and nothing was an issue. He always returned phone calls promptly.

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    THE FOOD - The appetizers were coming out fast and being served to everyone. The guests loved them all and especially the chowder! The entrees were delicous and the portions hearty! The dessert table...WOW. We did not need a cake! The food was awesome, our guest full....after the appetizers, alot of guest said they were full then!

    THE SERVICE - Mary was there on our wedding. I had no clue how attentive she was going to be! It was awesome. She was smiling and so accomodating and helpful! I didn't expect this kind of individual attention. I thought it was the best that she offered to get us some food and drink while we were getting photos outside. It was cold out and she came out to see if we needed anything. She definitely went above and beyond.

    THE STAFF - My parents could not get over how great the waitresses working our event were! They were gracious and friendly and looked like they were having fun too-I got the photobooth pic to prove it. The friendliness of the staff really added to overall tone of our celebration.

    THE PRICE - I was shocked at how economical the cost of having our event was. We even had open bar and we did not break the bank. The price per plate is MORE than reasonable and the food is quality! We never thought we would be able to pay for a WEDDING!!! We put it off for years!

    Overall Plymouth Bay offers couples a great selection of dining options, attentive service, smiling professional staff, and a price you can't beat. If you need a caterer, you can't go wrong with Plymouth Bay.
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    Sarah Sent on 09/07/2010
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    We were so happy to work with Mark of Plymouth Bay Catering. He was attentive responsive and an absolute pleasure to work with. 3 weeks later guests are still raving about the food and how delicious it was. The stationary apps were breathtaking and the servers were very polite. We cannot say enough good things about PBC.
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    Katherine Sent on 06/24/2010
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    Food was fantastic. Everyone loved their meals and they were very flexible about adding a few people at the last minute. Great Caterer!
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    Kelley Sent on 07/05/2010
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    The catering company basically runs the show for Jones River Trading Company, which is nice, so you don’t have to go out and find a caterer. Donna and Mark were both helpful. They ran everything smoothly, and there were no hiccups, or anything that went wrong. They were helpful throughout the planning. One thing I would recommend is trying to stick with the same coordinator throughout the entire thing. I was not sure if they switch everyone around, or because my coordinator got the flu over December that I was switched back and forth, which at the time worried me, but they had everything completely all set. Their prices are great for both the catering and the bar, but the down side is they do not offer a tasting of the food. The food was delicious, and they were helpful in suggesting meals, but it would have been nice to taste and know what you were going to be serving. One other thing to think of is they have a dessert station, so they do not hand pass the cake, which was fine by me because it saved money on cake, but they also cut the cake at the dessert station, and not in the back room. Had I known this ahead of time, I would have asked them to cut it out in back, but I had never seen that before at a wedding, and the thought did not occur to me. Also, another thing is they use little plastic cups for the wine and mixed drinks. Again, not a big deal, but we thought it was a little strange, so I thought it is worth mentioning. PBC did an awesome job putting on the entire wedding, and was extremely helpful with my bridal party in directing everyone, and helping people out. They also came and ran the rehearsal the night before. They set up the wedding the day before too, which was helpful and I was able to bring by my hand made centerpieces and set up the tables with them ahead of time, which made me confident everything was all set.
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    Mindy Sent on 06/17/2010
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    I was very happy with this caterer. Everything they did for our wedding was perfect. They were very helpful and proffesional for all my needs.
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    We used PBC to cater our wedding at the Jones River Trading in August 2013. We were impressed with them from the beginning. Mark is more than willing to work with you on your food choices. We inspired creativy in our dishes and let us know the moon is the limit. He was realistic in prices and availability for the time of year so that our food was the freshest. He went so far to specifically have Harpoon IPA bottles available upon our special request. The setup and service was amazing. The only single downside to them was that they do not accept credit cards for the payment. Absolutely amazing food and everything went off without a hitch (even after a guest who had RSVP'd no ended up showing up to the wedding)! They made one of the best vegetarian dishes that my guests have ever had and were even able to accomodate some severe food allergies.
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    Sarah Sent on 11/10/2010
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    Plymouth Bay did the catering at Jones River for my wedding. I've been to several weddings and a lot of times the food is cold by the time it reaches your table, and I was very happy that the food was hot when it was served to me. The food is also delicious and a great value for the price.
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    Marilyn Sent on 08/10/2021
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    Jones River Trading Post/Plymouth Catering

    Hands down the Jones River Trading Post venue is the best venue on the South Shore. Book this venue while you can! The Plymouth Bay Catering Co works exclusively in this hidden gem of a venue. Guests could not remark enough how cool the place was. Plymouth Bay not only worked up a great, reasonable, delicious menu with me, they have the BEST wedding coordinator, Michelle. I don’t know how she did it but everything came off seamlessly. I didn’t have to worry about anything the day of my wedding. She set the room up beautifully and exactly how I wanted with centerpieces I made, she hung up signs that I brought, she coordinated my sons walking me down the aisle, because they couldn’t attend the rehearsal. Michelle is professional and personable-exactly who you want to be your wedding coordinator!! I also have to mention Chris, who bartended at the wedding. He is also fun, professional and knowledgable. He helped me pick out the menu. So not only do you rent this beautiful venue, you get a great caterer and awesome people!!! I would HIGHLY recommend Plymouth Bay Catering and Jones River Trading Post!
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    Jennifer Sent on 08/24/2015
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    We recently had our wedding with Plymouth Bay Catering, and we could not have been happier. The wedding was at the Jones River Trading Post in Kingston, MA, and the service we received far exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious, the staff was helpful, friendly and attentive, and the price was very reasonable. We would highly recommend using Plymouth Bay Catering for any special occasion.
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    Catherine Sent on 01/28/2014
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    Plymouth Bay Catering were awesome to work with. They customized my wedding menu to exactly what fit our desires AND budget. They work closely with you to make sure that the process is worry-free and easy to plan. The caterers also coordinate the event - & do an excellent job, especially with the decorations. My guests bragged about the food and the incredibly helpful staff.
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    We recently used Plymouth Bay Catering for our wedding at Jones River. Although we did not get a chance to eat (as most couples do not), every one of our guests RAVED about how fantastic the food was. More than that, PBC puts a creative twist on a lot of what they serve and they are very flexible with their menus. If there is something you have in mind, they will do their best to accommodate you! In addition, they are very affordable and their wedding coordinators (Mary specifically) are awesome!!!! Thank you for putting together a fantastic event.
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    The food and service were excellent! The bar services were great as well. Mary was our coordinator and she couldn't have been nicer.They accomodated any special food requests we had.
    My only comment was that I had to rent my own chairs for the outside ceremony,
    I would have liked to meet with caterer sooner in the process. You dont get assigned a coordinator until a few weeks prior to the wedding.

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    Molly Sent on 10/31/2014
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    We got so many compliments on the food at our wedding, I couldn't count them all! We were so excited to be able to have smoked/barbequed meats (chicken, pork, and beef) for the reception. The appetizers were also great! The prices seemed comparable to other vendors, and the staff was great! Our preferences were a little nontraditional on some aspects (no fish entree, wine and beer service only) and so it took some effort to communicate our vision clearly, but in the end everything was exactly what we wanted! Thanks Plymouth Bay Catering!
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