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.

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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

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Rating: 4.9

4.9 out of 5

57 reviews

  • CG

    Carrie G.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 30

    Wedding tasting

    My fiancé and I met John and Julie for a tasting last weekend. The food was amazing! We enjoyed appetizers, chicken, beef skewers, mac and cheese, and he surprised us with a bread pudding dessert that was delicious! Everything was well seasoned and flavorful. Julie gave us a well-organized presentation about the service they will provide on the day of our event. We are confident that they will wow our guests at our wedding next summer!

  • OC

    Olivia C.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 25

    Bride

    John and his crew at Tailgate were amazing from our tasting to our wedding. They explained everything, were easy to work with and everyone loved their food. We had a tray during our photos and had so many leftovers we’ve been able to enjoy! I can’t thank them enough for how wonderful they were! I recommend them every chance I get!

  • KB

    Kayla B.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 16, 2026

    An easy decision!

    John and his team are experts in their craft!! As someone who married a chef, we did not take our choice in catering lightly. Not only is his food delicious, but his staff is kind, organized and goes the extra mile to make things perfect. We received so many compliments on our menu!! It is obvious John loves what he does and strives to deliver the best!

  • KS

    Kylie S.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 13, 2026

    Tasting

    We went for a tasting with Tailgate Gourmet Catering and everything was amazing! The food was delicious! We brought 6 guests and everyone loved everything about them! We will definitely be booking with them.

  • SL

    Samantha L.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    Aug 11, 2026

    Awesome outdoor bbq

    Working with Tailgate Gourmet Catering was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Their team communicated with us throughout the planning process in a way that felt collaborative and genuine, making it easy to trust them with such an important part of our wedding day. The staff arrived prepared and professional, handling everything from setup through breakdown with warmth and attention to detail that kept things running seamlessly. Every dish they served was delicious and clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients—our guests are still talking about the food. Tailgate Gourmet Catering didn't just cater our event; they became part of what made our day special, and I'd recommend them without hesitation to any couple looking for caterers who truly care.