Tailgate Gourmet Catering

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $3,000 per person.

Minimum spend

$5,000 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: 5.0

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69 reviews

  • JJ

    JJ & J.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 3

    Amazing Tasting Experience

    We had the pleasure of meeting John and Julie at their kitchen for our wedding tasting. We got to taste our menu selections for our upcoming wedding. Everything was outstanding and makes us all the more excited for our big day! Can't wait to work with them and have our guests taste all their amazing food.

  • KM

    Kristin M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 3

    Fantastic Catering Experience

    We had a fantastic experience working with John and his team for our Notre Dame Club tailgate event! John was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process - he is very responsive, flexible, and easy to collaborate with. The food was absolutely delicious and a huge hit with our guests. His staff was friendly, professional, and attentive, and helped make the entire event run smoothly. We couldn't have been happier with the experience and would highly recommend John and his team for any event!

  • LS

    Lianna S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 2

    James Lianna Sousa Wedding

    Absolutely AMAZING from start to finish! Where do I even begin?! John and Julie from Tailgate Gourmet Catering were an absolute DREAM to work with for our wedding! From the very beginning, their professionalism, organization, attention to detail, and genuine kindness made the entire experience so wonderful! Planning a wedding comes with a million questions (and trust me, I had plenty! ), but John and Julie were always incredibly responsive, patient, accommodating, and willing to help. Their communication was fantastic, and they truly made us feel like we were in the best hands. Everything was so well organized, and knowing we could count on them took such a weight off our shoulders! And JULIE!! What an absolute sweetheart! She is genuinely one of the kindest people, and you can tell how much she cares about her clients and making their special day everything they dreamed of. Working with her was such a pleasure! Now, let’s talk about the FOOD!!! OH. MY. GOODNESS. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! Our guests could not stop raving about the food, and we received SO many compliments throughout the night and even after the wedding! But can we PLEASE talk about the beef tenderloin?! I am not exaggerating when I say it was LIKE BUTTER. It practically melted in your mouth! My husband and I STILL talk about how incredible it was, and I honestly think we will be talking about it for years to come! We also absolutely LOVED the outdoor BBQ setup! It was such a fun, unique touch to our wedding and added so much to the atmosphere. Everything was beautifully presented, thoughtfully arranged, and executed so seamlessly. What really sets John and Julie apart, though, is that they don’t just provide incredible food. They provide an incredible EXPERIENCE. Their dedication, warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail truly shine through in everything they do. Our wedding day was one of the most important days of our lives, and having vendors who genuinely cared about making it special meant the world to us. John and Julie exceeded our expectations, and we are so incredibly grateful they were part of our day! If you are considering Tailgate Gourmet Catering for your wedding or special event, DO IT!!! You will not be disappointed! Amazing people, phenomenal food, and service that goes above and beyond. Thank you, John and Julie, from the bottom of our hearts for helping make our wedding day so unforgettable! With love and gratitude, The Sousas

  • AM

    Amber-Leigh M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 27

    Eat with tailgate gourmet!!!!

    ️️️️️ WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Where do I even begin?! Tailgate Gourmets absolutely KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK at our wedding!! From the incredible food to the outstanding service, we truly could not have asked for a better catering experience! The number of compliments we received from our guests about the food and service was INSANE! Everyone was raving about how delicious everything was, and we couldn’t agree more! Every single dish was absolutely amazing! But what really stood out was their incredible team and attention to detail. Everything was so organized, perfectly timed, and seamless! They went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of, especially our wedding party. The extra attention and care they gave us throughout the evening did not go unnoticed and meant so much! When you’re planning a wedding, you hope everything comes together perfectly, and Tailgate Gourmets exceeded every expectation. They helped make our day stress-free, enjoyable, and absolutely unforgettable! Thank you to the entire Tailgate Gourmets team for being such a huge part of our special day! We are beyond grateful! If you’re looking for a catering company that delivers AMAZING food, exceptional service, and an incredible experience from start to finish, LOOK NO FURTHER!!

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    Torrey

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 26

    Best Team, Best Food

    I can’t say enough good things about Tailgate, specifically John and Julie. Throughout contact their communication was clear and informative. We took advantage of a complimentary tasting and of course the food was delicious from the start. However, the attitude and conciseness of the presentation that day was what really sold us. After booking the team kept in contact, and were quick to respond to any questions we had. As wedding day approached, the team was responsive and accommodating to all our final requests. The day of couldn’t have run more smoothly, and the food we ate was even better than the food we originally tried at our tasting. Our guests couldn’t say enough good things about the food, “I could eat 5 plates of the mashed potatoes” or “That steak marinade was delicious”. Overall, I am eternally grateful for John, Julie, and the rest of the Tailgate Gourmet team for the amazing food and seamless service they provided on the best day of my life. Would absolutely recommend them a million times over.

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