Tailgate Gourmet Catering


Catering services pricing

Food starts at $50 per person.

Minimum spend

$3,000 total


About Tailgate Gourmet Catering

Tailgate Gourmet Catering

John passion is to serve the most flavorful and gourmet barbecue possible. His vast barbecue menu and ability to adapt to his client needs is unsurpassed. Tailgate Gourmet Catering remains one of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire’s leading caterers, applauded for both its gracious service and mouthwatering take on barbecue.

Tailgate Gourmet is an upscale barbecue plus caterer. We pride ourselves in unique barbecue foods & outstanding customer service. We will work with you to ensure the menu and food is prefect for your special day.

Best of Zola 2026
Best of Zola 2025
Best of Zola 2024

Services

Services

  • Serving staff

Cuisines

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Chinese
  • Fusion
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Latin American
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Southwestern
  • Spanish
  • Thai

Dietary accommodations

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal
  • Nut-free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Meal types

  • Buffet
  • Passed appetizers

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.9

4.9 out of 5

44 reviews

  • DF

    Damaris F.

    Rating: 5
    May 27

    Engagement party catering

    Tailgate Gourmet Catering made our wedding day special from start to finish. Their communication was straightforward and professional throughout the planning process, which made everything feel organized and stress-free. When bad weather threatened to derail our outdoor event, they stepped up and worked with us to find solutions that kept our celebration on track. The food was delicious and their staff treated our dogs with genuine care and respect, which meant the world to us. They went above and beyond what we expected from a catering company. If you're looking for caterers who deliver quality work and actually listen to your needs, definitely hire them.

  • MB

    Molly B.

    Rating: 5
    May 25

    Tasting Experience

    My fiancé and I, along with both of our families, met John and Julie this past Saturday for our tasting and the experience was nothing short of incredible. The food was delicious, featuring Mediterranean style seasoning, fresh proteins, and veggies, and everything was prepared and cooked to perfection. They prepared a special dessert for us at the end and it was to die for! I’m still thinking about it 2 days later. Outside of the amazing food, you could tell John and Julie truly care about making your special day memorable, making sure everything runs smoothly, and really getting to know the couples they work with. We ended up booking with them and can’t wait to have them with us on our special day!

  • DH

    Dana H.

    Rating: 5
    May 21

    May outdoor Wedding

    From our tasting to the big day, Tailgate Gourmet Catering made the whole process smooth and delicious. John and his team were responsive and knowledgeable every step of the way, helping us navigate the menu options without any stress. The food was absolutely incredible—our guests couldn't stop talking about it. What really impressed us was how hard they worked to make everything perfect while keeping their pricing fair and transparent. We felt like we got top-notch quality without breaking the bank. We'd recommend Tailgate Gourmet Catering to any couple looking for a caterer that truly cares about making their wedding special.

  • R

    Roberta

    Rating: 5
    May 11, 2026

    Anniversary and Graduation Party

    From our first conversation with Tailgate Gourmet Catering, we knew we'd made the right choice. The team was upfront about everything, got back to us right away, and made us feel heard throughout the planning process. On the day of our anniversary and graduation party they showed up and delivered. The food was fantastic, the timing was perfect, and with them cooking on site, all the food was freshly prepared . What really impressed us was how much care they put into the details and how hard they worked to make sure everything ran smoothly. John, Julie and the team were great to work with! Guests loved the experience so much that we've already had friends and family ask us for their contact info for their own events. We can't recommend Tailgate Gourmet Catering enough.

  • LD

    Lauren D.

    Rating: 5
    Apr 25, 2026

    Wow!

    From our first conversation with Tailgate Gourmet Catering, we had a great feeling about John and Julie! They were incredibly responsive and transparent throughout the entire planning process, answering every question with honesty and genuine kindness. Working with them, we got to create a custom menu that felt perfect for us, and during our tasting they surprised us with a special dessert that blew us away. Every food item was prepared flawlessly and tasted incredible. 10/10 would recommend