D'Absolute recommends 96 hour notice prior to your event to place your order. We offer catering services for events ranging from 15 to 1000 people. D'Absolute believes every event has its own specific needs; therefore our professional staff will take their time to customize and personalize each and every event.
D'Absolute is a full service caterer known for its excellent quality of food and outstanding service. D'Absolute will handle every aspect of your party, from initial set up to final clean up. We will provide professional chefs, servers, bartenders and event coordinators to guarantee your party is a success and ensure no detail will be over looked.
D'Absolute is a full service caterer known for its excellent quality of food and outstanding service. D'Absolute will handle every aspect of your party, from initial set up to final clean up. We will provide professional chefs, servers, bartenders and event coordinators to guarantee your party is a success and ensure no detail will be over looked.
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Allie Bucon
Jan 03, 2022
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My husband and I truly could not have been more thankful to have worked with the D’Absolute team for our wedding, primarily Chris. Chris made our entire wedding planning and wedding day experience such a positive one!! While our catering costs rose due to the current inflation situation, Chris was communicative about those changes; he was honest with us, listened to our concerns, and gave us ideas for ways in which we could still save for our wedding. The food that D’Absolute provides is truly outstanding— high quality, great portions, and variety! We really enjoyed our tasting and could
Erin D.
Sep 08, 2021
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D'absolute catered our wedding at Bridgeport Art Center last week. They did an amazing job. Because the space is large and used for multiple aspects of our day (outdoor space for ceremony then quickly turned into cocktail hour area) we really relied on D'absolute to quickly and smoothly transition spaces, which they did. With Covid19 regulations and ever changing rules the days leading up to our wedding we had cancellations requiring us to do last minute table swaps and it was kind of hectic but communicating all these changes to Mena was easy. Our food tasted amazing and our whole family
David S.
Aug 06, 2021
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Luke G.
May 25, 2021
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We had a horrible experience with D'Absolute Catering. We booked them for our wedding at the Newberry Library based upon the Newberry coordinators recommendation without a tasting due to Covid restrictions. When those restrictions lifted, my fiancé flew in and had a great experience with Chris and everything seemed set for our September wedding. However, in late April, Chris emailed us to say that there would be issues with our wedding and instead suggested reserving his own venue for a different date in September. When we stated we wished to keep our contracted date and venue, Chris emailed
Joanne T.
Nov 04, 2020
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We worked with Chris & Mena for over a year planning our daughter's wedding. Due to the events of 2020, we had to change the date, adjust the size & move the location of the wedding. Chris & Mena were able to not only meet, but exceed our expectations. All of the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented!! The staff was very professional and accommodating. We really appreciate how hard they all worked to make the wedding a wonderful success. If you are planning an event, do not hesitate, D'absolute will not disappoint! Thank you Chris & Mena for everything
EveMarie G.
Nov 01, 2020
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This is the first time I've used D'Absolute Catering after tasting their food at a baby shower a few months ago. All I can say is "WOW". From start to finish this is a first-class business with exceptional food.
The planning process went smoothly and Mena was invaluable with her suggestions regarding the menu. The food was fresh and hot food arrived hot and cold food arrived nicely chilled. The diner rolls were soft, the salad dressing was perfect and the portions were extremely generous.
My order consisted of spinach & cranberry salad, dinner rolls, chicken piccata, roasted seasonal vegetables
The planning process went smoothly and Mena was invaluable with her suggestions regarding the menu. The food was fresh and hot food arrived hot and cold food arrived nicely chilled. The diner rolls were soft, the salad dressing was perfect and the portions were extremely generous.
My order consisted of spinach & cranberry salad, dinner rolls, chicken piccata, roasted seasonal vegetables
Zachary L.
Aug 27, 2020
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What a shame! In the midst of a global pandemic, my fiance and I were forced to cancel our dream wedding due to the ongoing health issues, limitations of the number of persons allowed in an enclosed space, and the significant impact on our financial situation. D'absolute would not budge in giving our $2,000 deposit back, claiming they had performed in excess of the amount of the deposit by the tasting (which they do for free to anyone), "holding the chef for that date" and holding our date and not taking on any other clients for our wedding day. There is no holding a date that cannot
Deborah Weisenhaus
Aug 24, 2020
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The owner of D'Absolute, Chris, is amazing...his professional team always go out of their way when it comes to the details; from listening to what the client's needs are to delicious menu selections with farm to table style to execution with first class service...your entire event will be one that all your guests will remember with love for years to come!
Rea N.
Aug 10, 2020
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UPDATE:
For our one year anniversary, we wanted to have the same menu we had at our wedding. I was so excited that Chris made it happen! Not only did we get to have a "little taste" of our special day, but we were able to sit down and truly enjoy the food without having to run around like on our wedding day. We ordered everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the late night snack.
The food was just as delicious AND beautifully presented as the tasting and wedding day!! We had a socially distant friendly get together of our immediate families and they were thrilled with our idea to
For our one year anniversary, we wanted to have the same menu we had at our wedding. I was so excited that Chris made it happen! Not only did we get to have a "little taste" of our special day, but we were able to sit down and truly enjoy the food without having to run around like on our wedding day. We ordered everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the late night snack.
The food was just as delicious AND beautifully presented as the tasting and wedding day!! We had a socially distant friendly get together of our immediate families and they were thrilled with our idea to
Lauren Trout
Jul 24, 2020
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Chris and Mena and the entire D'Absolute team were absolutely fantastic. We began working with D'Absolute prior to the pandemic an after needing to change our plans and date over and over again, Chris and Mena were as flexible as they could be with us and shifted given our new circumstances, numbers, etc. Mena was the head of our event and everything was absolutely seamless. The food was beyond. There were more than enough appetizers, each more delicious than the next. The entrees were hot, generous portions, and some of the best wedding food I have ever had. The service was impeccable as well
Irina Stepanov
Jul 01, 2020
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I would highly recommend D'Absolute, the catering company is absolutely amazing. They are very attentive to details and will make sure everything runs perfect the day of the event, Mena is absolutely great at what she is doing and Chris, the owner is very responsive and puts a lot of soul into his work. I worked with D'Absolute, both Mena and Chris at Stan Mansion, and I only have great things to say. They are one of the most recommended catering companies at Stan Mansion and for a very good reason!
Jill Garrett
Jan 09, 2020
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Drew Peer
Aug 07, 2019
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D'Absolute Catering is unbelievably good at what they do. From the very first time we met with Chris for the first tasting in planning the catering for our wedding, we knew D'Absolute was a perfect fit. Their food was ridiculously good - nobody else we did a tasting for was even close to their level of quality and presentation. Not only that, but they clearly put such a high emphasis on providing top-notch service. So many people at our wedding had great things to say about the food, the service (for dinner and at the bar), and the level of accommodations that D'Absolute gave. Chris & Mena were
Billy Rinn
Jul 22, 2019
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Chris and his team were incredible for my wedding. He was able to take the vision my wife and I had, and put together an amazing menu. Between the passed dishes during cocktail hour and the buffet style sides/entrees, everything was delicious, and those who attended made that very clear. Leading into the wedding date, if we had the idea to add or change something, he was very accommodating. He and his team are true professionals. Chris was also very helpful with staying in contact with various vendors to make sure everything would run smoothly, which it did.
Thank you so much D'Absolute
Thank you so much D'Absolute
Erica G.
May 19, 2019
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Mena and George were a pleasure to work with, and Mena was very patient with my sometimes slow follow up on questions. The food was phenomenal -- we gave them just a couple of guidelines and they developed a menu that was absolutely perfect for our daughter's bat mitzvah party. Everyone at the party was impressed with the food and asked where it came from. The only regret I have about the evening is that I didn't ask to take home the leftovers!
More than the food, though, was the incredibly helpful staff -- they helped with set up and break down, and George checked in frequently to ask
More than the food, though, was the incredibly helpful staff -- they helped with set up and break down, and George checked in frequently to ask
Alex M.
Dec 11, 2018
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D'Absolute was great and we are very glad we found them to cater our wedding.
Owner, Chris, and coordinator, Mena, were incredible assets for our wedding. From the very first tasting we knew that Chris was the best choice for us. Not only was the food better and more substantial, but it was also more fairly priced than many big name catering companies we met with. Chris and his team were incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the planning process and provided a ton of suggestions and advice that made the process easier and the day of smoother.
On the wedding day, Chris and Mena were
Owner, Chris, and coordinator, Mena, were incredible assets for our wedding. From the very first tasting we knew that Chris was the best choice for us. Not only was the food better and more substantial, but it was also more fairly priced than many big name catering companies we met with. Chris and his team were incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the planning process and provided a ton of suggestions and advice that made the process easier and the day of smoother.
On the wedding day, Chris and Mena were
Julia N.
Sep 23, 2018
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D'absolute was the caterer for our wedding, and I cannot recommend them enough. They went far above and beyond what I had expected from a caterer--providing advice and help with day of scheduling, even helping to set out some of our decorations. They are a truly professional company that excels at what they do. They anticipated our needs in a truly impressive way, and I could not have asked for more!
Beyond logistics, the food was phenomenal. They have a really broad and diverse menu of choices, and we were able to serve our guests a meal that really reflected what we enjoy. We did not go
Beyond logistics, the food was phenomenal. They have a really broad and diverse menu of choices, and we were able to serve our guests a meal that really reflected what we enjoy. We did not go
Sue Lopardo
Aug 27, 2018
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Maemie C.
Aug 12, 2018
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We had a wonderful experience with D'Absolute Catering and especially Chris Constantine. From the beginning he was very accommodating of ever request and made special arrangements even though I was out of town to meet with my husband and I during early hours of Saturdays and Sundays before the wedding. Our wedding planner at our venue left early and we were left with no one to coordinate between our vendors and Chris Constantine stepped up and coordinated between the different vendors all night even though we did not ask him. He did above and beyond what we expected and even though it
Melissa B.
Jul 09, 2018
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D'absolute was ABSOLUTELY phenomenal! Our wedding guests are still sending us notes that this was the best catered meal they've had. Everything was hot, super fresh, delicious, and portions were generous. Perhaps more importantly, the staff took INCREDIBLE care of both of us, bride and groom, and each of our guests. Appetizers, bar service and drinks, everything exceeded our expectations. I would recommend this company to anyone! Mena, our event supervisor, went above and beyond to find us throughout the night and make sure we had everything we wanted...she brought drinks and apps to
Rachel P.
Nov 19, 2017
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We used D'Absolute to cater our October 2017 wedding at Room 1520, and couldn't be happier with how everything went. Of all the places we did tastings, not only was D'Absolute's food the tastiest, they were also the friendliest and most accommodating of what we wanted for our big day, so deciding to go with them was a no-brainer.
Our wedding was on the small-ish side (70 people) so we didn't want to hire a coordinator if we didn't have to, and Chris at D'Absolute said his crew could take care of everything a coordinator would do (put favors on tables, set up
Our wedding was on the small-ish side (70 people) so we didn't want to hire a coordinator if we didn't have to, and Chris at D'Absolute said his crew could take care of everything a coordinator would do (put favors on tables, set up
Cat B.
Jul 24, 2017
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D'Absolute catered our wedding at Glessner House in June of 2017. We could not have been happier with the quality of service in all areas - linens, glassware, bartenders, servers, and of course the food! We got a lot of compliments on how tasty everything was.
Mena supervised the night of our wedding and she was wonderful - great attention to detail and so thoughtful (saving us appetizers when we went offsite for some pictures, and handing us champagne when we finished walking down the aisle!) The night went off without a hitch thanks to her.
We highly recommend using D'Absoulte for
Mena supervised the night of our wedding and she was wonderful - great attention to detail and so thoughtful (saving us appetizers when we went offsite for some pictures, and handing us champagne when we finished walking down the aisle!) The night went off without a hitch thanks to her.
We highly recommend using D'Absoulte for
Jay S.
Jun 19, 2017
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Chris, Nathalie, Mena, and the rest of your catering staff...thank you so much for providing Ktrice and I such a seamless cocktail reception for our wedding night!
For our wedding, I was very specific in what types of food and how we wanted to present the food. During my initial conversation with Chris, on the phone, I explained to him the type of reception I was hoping to have for our wedding, and I wanted to make sure everyone would be full! Culturally, if a guest is still hungry after your wedding, you will never hear the end of it! Secondly, we wanted to make sure the food was not your
For our wedding, I was very specific in what types of food and how we wanted to present the food. During my initial conversation with Chris, on the phone, I explained to him the type of reception I was hoping to have for our wedding, and I wanted to make sure everyone would be full! Culturally, if a guest is still hungry after your wedding, you will never hear the end of it! Secondly, we wanted to make sure the food was not your
Rico S.
Apr 10, 2017
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This review is long overdue! We got married in October 2015 and our reception was downtown in the Joffrey Ballet building, which is basically just an empty space with nice views on a busy street. We had no idea how it would all come together, but Chris and Natalie knocked it out of the park!!
D'Absolute handled all of the food, drinks, tables, and chairs from top to bottom. They had very short turnaround times and met them all perfectly. There were of course scheduling problems and other snafus that are inevitable in any wedding, but they expertly corrected all of them (e.g., Binny&apos
D'Absolute handled all of the food, drinks, tables, and chairs from top to bottom. They had very short turnaround times and met them all perfectly. There were of course scheduling problems and other snafus that are inevitable in any wedding, but they expertly corrected all of them (e.g., Binny&apos
Kelly McCoy Stason
Feb 27, 2017
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D'Absolute did a great job catering our post-wedding celebration. Their food is delicious, better in my opinion than some of their higher priced competition. Chris also did a wonderful job of listening to our thoughts and ideas throughout the process, and made many helpful suggestions to make the evening perfect. The staff was experienced, well-prepared, and kind to our guests. Highly recommend!
Charmaine D.
Jan 02, 2016
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Our wedding reception was at Room 1520 in August of 2015. D'Absolute was on their preferred list along with about 16 others. Through a "Value Based Analytical Hierarchy Process" (a term my Project Manager Groomzilla used when planning for the wedding), we narrowed it down to just three for a tasting. D'Absolute was the first one we on our list so we had no expectations. The 'tasting room' was a small restaurant-like room with a bar. Nothing fancy at all. Chris was the one to great us, offer us a drink, and served us the food. The food was delicious - appetizers
Shaul Peters
May 14, 2014
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Emily Senich Hagelgans
Oct 20, 2013
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Chris and Natalie were so incredibly helpful for our wedding a week ago! They definitely went above and beyond the typical duties of a catering company. The food was phenomenal and so many of our guests commented about it. They all loved it! They were professional and made us feel at ease. They made everything super easy for us. I recommend them to anyone!!
