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We serve a wide range of occasions, including weddings, corporate functions, social gatherings, and private celebrations. Our team caters everything from intimate dinners and rehearsal events to large-scale galas and company parties. We offer flexible service styles; such as plated meals, buffets, stations, hors d’oeuvres for our full-service events. Additionally we provide drop-off catering for more casual or low-touch events. With customizable menus and accommodations for dietary needs, we support events of all sizes and styles.
Full-service catering means our team manages every aspect of your event’s food, bar and beverage service, staffing, and rentals from beginning to end. This includes menu planning, floor layouts, event setup, on-site execution, and complete cleanup once the celebration wraps. We handle every detail so you can relax and enjoy your event without worrying about the logistics.
We cater private business meetings, luncheons, conferences, employee appreciation events, grand openings, and holiday parties. We offer flexible menus and custom options for different corporate audiences.
We cater intimate dinner parties, birthdays, engagement parties, holidays, anniversaries, and special occasion celebrations and more. We can set up in backyards, homes, or event venues.
We do much more than provide food; we partner with you to design and manage your entire event. For weddings, we offer planning support, timeline guidance, and reminders throughout the process. For corporate and private events, we collaborate with you from concept to execution. Our team manages the event timeline, coordinates with your other vendors, and ensures every detail runs seamlessly so you can simply enjoy your event
Yes. We can set up in backyards, homes, and event venues across Boston. We bring everything needed to create a complete catering experience at your chosen location.
Yes. We offer flexible menus and custom options tailored to your event type, guest preferences, and dietary needs. Contact us at 617-312-1408 or catering@johnnyburkecatering.com to discuss your requirements.
We serve Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Seaport, South Boston, South End, West End, Wharf District, and surrounding Boston neighboring areas.
Yes. We regularly travel throughout Massachusetts; including the South Shore, North Shore, MetroWest, Cape Cod, the Islands, and Central and Western Massachusetts. We also cater events across New England, such as in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, and Connecticut. If your event is farther afield, we’re always happy to discuss travel options and logistics
Yes. We cater fundraising events, galas, and nonprofit gatherings of all sizes. Our team works closely with you to design menus that align with your event goals, guest experience, and budget constraints — including considerations for ticket pricing. We’re also happy to assist with timeline planning and vendor coordination to help your event run seamlessly.
Contact us at 617-312-1408 or catering@johnnyburkecatering.com to discuss your event type, guest count, venue, and vision for your event. We’ll guide you through the planning process and create a customized menu and proposal for your review.
Drop-off catering is when we deliver fully prepared, ready-to-serve meals directly to your location. We set up the food with serving utensils and handle delivery with no on-site staff required. Perfect for corporate meetings and office events.
Our delivery minimum is $1,000 for food and beverages. Most menu items serve a minimum of 25 guests.
Delivery fees start at $75 and up depending on your location in the Boston area.
We deliver Monday through Sunday, 8am-6pm. Contact us should you have a special timing request.
We’re located at 170 Spring St, Boston, MA 02132 and serve locations in and around Boston.
Yes. Serving tongs and spoons are always included with your order. Additional items are available for an add-on fee — including plates, utensils, and plastic tablecloths. For hot items, we offer disposable chafing dish buffet sets, which include 2-hour fuel cans, steam pans, wire racks, and serving utensils to keep your food warm throughout your event.
We offer a variety of options to accommodate dietary restrictions, allergens, and guest preferences, including vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan dishes. Our team is happy to work with you to ensure all guests have delicious and suitable choices.
Our three main packages are:
- Build-Your-Own Taco Bar
- Backyard BBQ Package
- Anchor Cruise Package
Each package includes multiple entrees, sides, and accompaniments.
Yes. We offer a variety of breakfast options, from assorted pastries and fresh fruit to granola parfaits and coffee service. Our breakfast catering is perfect for early meetings and staff breakfasts.
Individual items range from $9/person to $25/person. Platters range from $60 to $375 (all serve 25). Complete catering packages are $48-$55/person with a $1,000 minimum order and $75+ delivery fee.
Yes. We offer kid-friendly options including Mac & Cheese, BBQ Pulled Pork with slider rolls, and Pigs In A Blanket and more.
Johnny Burke Catering & Events is a chef-owned and operated company since 2018 offering both full service events and drop off catering.
We work with 30+ exclusive venue partnerships across Boston and surrounding areas, from historic mansions to waterfront locations, breweries, museums, and rooftop spaces.
Our largest venue is Roadrunner with capacity for up to 3,500 guests. We also work with Black Falcon Terminal (2,000+ guests) and The Sinclair (525 guests).
Our most intimate venues include Sunset Yacht Rentals, and small yacht charters from Charles River Boat Company accommodating small groups.
The Sinclair in Cambridge can accommodate up to 525 guests. It’s a music venue, event space, and restaurant ideal for weddings with a rockstar edge, corporate parties, and rehearsal dinners.
Hammond Castle Museum is located at 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930. The historic castle venue accommodates up to 120 guests and is ideal for fairytale weddings, elopements, proposals, and private dinners.
Wedding costs at Hammond Castle vary based on your event details, guest count, and catering selections. Contact us at 617-312-1408 or catering@johnnyburkecatering.com for specific pricing and availability.
We are the exclusive or preferred caterer for our partner venues. The venue rental is separate from catering costs. We coordinate with each venue to provide seamless event planning and catering services. Should you be hosting at a venue where we are currently not a preferred caterer we will happily introduce ourselves to that venue, provide appropriate licenses and documentation and meet with the venue manager to learn about the space.
We offer historic mansions (Endicott Estate, Stonehurst Estate), waterfront locations (Harry Parker Boathouse, Charles Riverboat Company), museums (Hammond Castle, Larz Anderson Auto Museum), gardens (Gardens at Elm Bank), breweries (Roundhead Brewery), and unique spaces like comedy clubs and yacht charters.
The CRI Harry Parker Boathouse is located at 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA 02135. This waterfront venue with tented options can accommodate 500+ guests.
Stonehurst Estate, located at 100 Robert Treat Paine Drive, Waltham, MA 02452, accommodates up to 150 guests. It’s a National Historic Landmark ideal for elegant New England weddings.
The Endicott Estate in Dedham accommodates up to 200 guests. Located at 656 East Street, Dedham, MA 02026, it’s a historic mansion estate on the National Register of Historic Places.
Yes. We work with several waterfront venues including CRI Harry Parker Boathouse (Brighton), Charles Riverboat Company (Boston Harbor), Sunset Yacht Rentals (Marina Bay, Quincy), and Boston Harbor Distillery (historic waterfront mill) and Hammond Castle (castle with oceanview)
For large corporate events, we recommend Roadrunner (3,500 guests), Black Falcon Terminal (2,000+ guests), Arts at the Armory (395 guests), or CRI Harry Parker Boathouse (500+ guests).
More Than Words is located at 242 East Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02118. This urban, mission-driven nonprofit event space has 100+ capacity and is ideal for fundraisers, networking events, and intimate weddings.
Contact us at 617-312-1408 or catering@johnnyburkecatering.com to discuss your event needs, guest count, and preferred venue. Our team will help you select the perfect venue and create a customized catering plan.
We offer a wide variety of catering options to suit any event. Our menus feature seasonal and locally sourced entrees, small plates, hors d’oeuvres, grazing tables, raw bars, dessert stations, and bar & beverage packages — plus much more. We work with you to create a menu that fits your event style, guest preferences, and budget.
Yes. You can download our full catering menu PDF directly from our website to review all available options. Should you be interested in something you don’t find on our menu please contact us as we will work with you to create a customized menu.
Yes. Our summer menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We prioritize seasonal ingredients in both our summer and winter menus to ensure the best quality and flavor.
Yes. We can create customized menus tailored to your event vision, guest preferences, and dietary needs. Contact us at 617-312-1408 or catering@johnnyburkecatering.com to discuss your requirements.
Yes. We customize menus to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary restrictions. Let us know your specific needs when planning your menu.
Our summer menu features fresh, light dishes with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Our winter menu offers hearty, comforting dishes with rich seasonal flavors. Both menus are designed to highlight the best ingredients of each season.
Our summer menu features fresh, locally sourced ingredients with light salads, gourmet grilled entrees, and tropical-inspired desserts. Perfect for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings.
Our winter menu offers hearty entrees, comforting sides, and decadent desserts featuring seasonal ingredients. Ideal for holiday gatherings, corporate celebrations, and elegant weddings.
Yes. We offer dessert catering with handcrafted pastries, decadent cakes, and gourmet sweets for wedding receptions, corporate events, and private celebrations.
Our bar menu features premium spirits, craft beers, curated wines, and handcrafted cocktails. We offer full-service bar packages or custom signature cocktail and mocktail menus tailored to your event.
We serve Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Seaport, South Boston, South End, West End, Wharf District, and surrounding Boston areas.
Yes. Our summer and winter menus include options suitable for corporate lunches, executive meetings, and business events. View our full menu PDF or contact us for corporate catering recommendations.
Yes. You can view our Summer Menu, Winter Menu, Dessert Menu, and Bar Menu pages on our website, or download our full catering menu PDF for complete details.
Contact us at 617-312-1408 or catering@johnnyburkecatering.com with your event details, guest count, preferences, and any dietary requirements. We’ll create a personalized menu proposal for your event.
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