Your special occasion should be a time to remember; a time to enjoy the best of the best! At Bennett Caterers, we are committed to excellence. With over fifty years of catering experience, Bennett Caterers is a full-service company that has the expertise to help you with all of your catering needs. Let our professional team of Account Managers help with equipment rental, centerpieces, lighting and custom menu selections. Our services include menu planning, event site location, rental equipment and event staffing.
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Armed with a stove and station wagon, coupled with passion and knowledge of cooking Southern Soul Food and Caribbean cuisine, Bennett Caterers was born. Catering to a very diverse population in greater Hartford in 1963, Eva Mae Bennett was very resourceful with her Home Economics background. Limited opportunities in the segregated south forced Eva Mae to work as a domestic.
Whether the occasion is large or small, simple or elegant, we provide trained professional bartenders to make your event complete. Our packages are created to get you plenty of full service bar and alcohol options for your next event. Allow our skilled staff to handle all of your beverage needs, from set-up to conclusion.
Reviews (8)
Rosalyn Overstreet Gonzalez
Jun 13, 2022
Robert, Darrell and Dina of Bennett Caterers made our party special! The team created the perfect atmosphere for our party with tasty menu items and very friendly staff. I particularly loved the spinach dip - but everything was flavorful and esthetically pleasing. The food stations were regularly replenished. When the party was over - they quickly cleared the area. Great value for the money - and owner - Joanne Grigsby gave us complimentary items to make sure we had enough food for all of our happy guests!
Rosetta Alcantra
May 14, 2022
Novelle Davis
Apr 08, 2022
Annette Jackson
Jan 24, 2022
Joann was very responsive, professional and knowledgeable. She made me feel at ease during a very stressful time. She responded immediately whenever I sent her a text. She had confidence in what I needed and the presentation. I highly recommend Bennett caterers. The food was excellent! I trusted her and she came through with flying colors! Thank you Joann and Bennett caterers.
Stephanie Freeman
Oct 11, 2021
Amazing! Joanne and her team were perfect from start to finish. She left no detail unattended, she was professional and on-time. The presentation and preparation were top notch - the food was delicious! She took care of everything, made me feel very at ease as the host, and made my event a success! I would highly recommend Joanne and Bennett Caterers for your next event, I know that I will be using them again!
Simintha E.
Aug 27, 2021
This team at Bennett Caterers was amazing. With less an 3 weeks until my event, they made sure no detail was lost. From helping with the menu to on-sight support, my event was streamless and most important the food and drinks were awesome. My guests loved the jerk chicken and salamon! I would definitely recommend them.
T.
Jul 12, 2021
I have been using Bennett Caterers since 2016. Whenever I have an event they are the first that comes to mind. So when I needed catering for an event I called them immediately. I reached out to Bennett Caterers to cater a birthday dinner I was having. They were very prompt with getting back to me. Their service is very professional and their prices are great. They helped me craft an awesome menu. Everyone loved the food and couldn't stop talking about. You should definitely use them for any catering needs you have!
Anna Viz
Apr 07, 2019
My first interaction with the owner, Joanne, was wonderful. She was incredibly helpful in not only deciding on the wedding menu, but in matching colors, suggesting decor, and offering advice for planning as she was aware that I was planning my own wedding and had no idea what I was doing! She helped me afford the full-service buffet catering by working out pricing that worked well for my budget and worked out ALL the buffet options I wanted!
I was super excited and incredibly happy with the menu! It hit all food options, meats, seafood, vegetarian. We scheduled a tasting during our meeting with the venue representative and Joanne provided all the needed documentation for catering. The tasting was all of the entrees/sides that we put on the menu, AND additional tastings of other options and iced tea that I wanted.
Since we didn't really have "tasting" time at the venue, she packed it up into take-out boxes and let us take so much food home! It was as if we went to a restaurant and got take-out food for dinner! I hired Bennett Caterers for my wedding ceremony/reception, all located in the same lodge. Set-up time was scheduled from 12:00-2:00pm, with the ceremony supposed to begin at 2:00pm.
They were already at the location when we arrived for set-up and setting up table linens. In that time frame, I threw the decor onto the tables and ran off to get ready for my wedding. By the time I came back up for the ceremony, all of the tables were beautifully covered with the plates and silverware. Everything was set-up and the buffet was warm and ready on the side.
During dinner, the food was very good and everyone seemed satisfied. With my nervousness, I kind of forgot to eat during my entire wedding, but at least the guests enjoyed it! The bar was also great! The waiters were incredibly respectful and Joanne's team was great. If there was anything I could have changed, I probably would have pushed a couple of late night (after party) snacks that could have gone around during the dancing, as I didn't get the try any appetizers during cocktail hour, since I was off taking photos. :( To any brides that plan their own wedding, you SHOULD have breakfast, because I thought I'd get to try some of the food and I didn't. :(( But I'm so happy the guests enjoyed it all!
Just a side note -- I didn't quite know this was universal for caterers, but to avoid liability issues, they cannot leave you leftovers (especially since the food sits out for a long time), so don't be surprised if you don't get to keep everything that you saw after dinner. Thanks, Joanne!
I was super excited and incredibly happy with the menu! It hit all food options, meats, seafood, vegetarian. We scheduled a tasting during our meeting with the venue representative and Joanne provided all the needed documentation for catering. The tasting was all of the entrees/sides that we put on the menu, AND additional tastings of other options and iced tea that I wanted.
Since we didn't really have "tasting" time at the venue, she packed it up into take-out boxes and let us take so much food home! It was as if we went to a restaurant and got take-out food for dinner! I hired Bennett Caterers for my wedding ceremony/reception, all located in the same lodge. Set-up time was scheduled from 12:00-2:00pm, with the ceremony supposed to begin at 2:00pm.
They were already at the location when we arrived for set-up and setting up table linens. In that time frame, I threw the decor onto the tables and ran off to get ready for my wedding. By the time I came back up for the ceremony, all of the tables were beautifully covered with the plates and silverware. Everything was set-up and the buffet was warm and ready on the side.
During dinner, the food was very good and everyone seemed satisfied. With my nervousness, I kind of forgot to eat during my entire wedding, but at least the guests enjoyed it! The bar was also great! The waiters were incredibly respectful and Joanne's team was great. If there was anything I could have changed, I probably would have pushed a couple of late night (after party) snacks that could have gone around during the dancing, as I didn't get the try any appetizers during cocktail hour, since I was off taking photos. :( To any brides that plan their own wedding, you SHOULD have breakfast, because I thought I'd get to try some of the food and I didn't. :(( But I'm so happy the guests enjoyed it all!
Just a side note -- I didn't quite know this was universal for caterers, but to avoid liability issues, they cannot leave you leftovers (especially since the food sits out for a long time), so don't be surprised if you don't get to keep everything that you saw after dinner. Thanks, Joanne!
