who's emily

Who is Emily? If only I had a nickel for every time someone asked me that question...I'd be rich!

I guess it would be simpler if my wife, daughter, my mother, sister or even my dog were named Emily, but that is not the case. We actually inherited the name when we bought the business back in 2003. With a solid reputation, a core of great clients and a strong commitment to excellence, it only made logical sense to keep the name.

Since then, Emily's Catering Group has become synonymous with great food, phenomenal service and an attention to detail that is unrivaled in our area. Welcome to Emily's Catering Group...where indulgence is served!

what's in a name?
who's emily

Emily's Catering Group is a full-service off premise catering and event planning company specializing in creating memorable events one morsel at a time. The creative team at Emily's Catering Group challenges the boundaries of catering, creating original menus and distinctive party themes designed to be as individual as you are. We won't settle for anything less than special. Each menu we create is customized for you, your guests and your occasion. Our visually stunning buffets, exquisitely designed plate presentations and range of international flavors are crafted from the freshest, highest quality seasonal ingredients ensuring a delicious culinary experience. Our full service event production team plans everything from the invitations to the wedding cake, locations, valet parking, flowers, entertainment and photographers ~ let your imagination soar!

When you put your party in our hands you can be sure that every detail will be accomplished with the personal care and pride that reflects your good taste! Flawless service is the cornerstone of every great event. The staff at Emily's Catering group is highly trained and dedicated to delivering a level of service that exceeds expectations.

Your menu will be created by gourmet chefs who love to cook and use only the freshest seasonal ingredients. We'll work with you to insure that your event is executed with flawless precision and on budget, regardless of your function's size or complexity. At Emily's Catering Group, client confidence is our most treasured asset ... and we've earned it.

what's in a name?
weddings and celebrations

At Emily's Catering Group, we take great pride in customizing each client's event. We provide complete event planning, coordination and execution... whether it's a baby shower for 30, a bar mitzvah for 150, a grand opening reception for 500 or a gala for 1000, we do it all! We can support your event with total event planning, lighting, audio/video equipment, creative backdrops, plants, floral arrangements and more.

Your menu will be created by gourmet chefs who love to cook and use only the freshest seasonal ingredients. We'll work with you to insure that your event is executed with flawless precision and on budget, regardless of your function's size or complexity.

At Emily's Catering group, we have experience and expertise in providing the highest quality service for any event...we can--and do--do it all!

Enviable Events are what we do
weddings and celebrations

Of all life's great events, your wedding celebration may be the most personal, exciting and important. You want it to be as unique as you are-to reflect your lives and create memories that will last forever. The creative team at Emily's Catering Group understands weddings and everything that makes them special, from time-honored traditions to original twists.

Our superior cuisine, professional service, stunning presentation and the most exciting options are all combined to create the wedding day of your dreams!

Emily's Catering Group's creative team can help you with all or a few of the many details of the wedding planning process


Inventive Menus

Flavorful Food

Flawless Event Planning

Unique Venue Selection

Only the Best Equipment Rental

Stunning Flowers

Exceptional Music & Entertainment

Off the Beaten Path Location Scouting

Uncommon Transportation

Creative Invitations

One of a Kind Event Décor

Unrivaled Special Effects


If ever a day needed to be perfect, it is your wedding day. At Emily's Catering Group we do it with ease.

Enviable Events are what we do
emily's everyday

Emily's Catering Group features menus designed for easy drop off service to your location or off-site meeting. We handle the ordering process with ease and consistently offer exceptional quality and beautiful presentation. We know how important it is to make a good impression.

Our food is prepared fresh daily & delivered to your home or office in a professional & timely manner. All food is easy to serve, delicious and made with the finest & freshest ingredients. For more elaborate events our corporate & social event planners will work with you to design custom menus & provide professional service staff to attend to all your guests needs.

exciting. effortless. efficient. emily's.
partners & places
Developing great relationships one event at a time
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client buzz
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"Erin and I were married in New London about a year ago (September 2007) and we wanted to say 'thanks' yet again. I've passed your info along to several friends who are planning weddings and we hope that they chose Emily's Catering, because, well you're the best. Whenever we have the opportunity to host a big dinner again, we will definitely be giving you a call."

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"Emily's recently catered a Bar Mitzvah for me for almost 100 guests. Their food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully-presented. I had nothing but compliments from my guests about the food. Rick was wonderful to work with. He is experienced, reliable and very helpful. The staff is professional and courteous. I would definitely recommend Emily's Catering Group!"

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"Emily's Catering Group is amazing! The food was unique, interesting, and delicious! The wait staff was friendly and professional. I am so grateful to Rick and his talented crew. They really listened when we told them what we wanted and they exceeded our expectations. My guests were raving about the food. Look no further.....Emily's is the best!"

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"Rick and his staff did a fantastic job for the wedding. They were very flexible and accommodating with making changes to the menu until it perfectly suited everyone's wishes. The food was delicious--one guest commented that 'Wedding food is never good, but this is really good!'"

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"The wait staff were friendly and courteous and kept the evening flowing well. As a wedding planner, I thoroughly appreciated their professionalism and would highly recommend Emily's for any event!"

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"We were married in late August and Rick and his staff at Emily's Kitchen did a terrific job. The food was prepared just as we wanted and everything was super fresh. Rick did a great job in helping us to formulate our menu, coordinate the service for the event, and keep us updated at every step of the way.

After being at our fair share of rubber chicken weddings, we knew we wanted something better and Rick exceeded our expectations in every way."

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"Our wedding was August 26th (2006) and all we can say is that Emily's Catering gave us 110% of themselves that night. I knew we hired the right caterer ounce we met with chef/owner Rick Kerzner but I was absolutely impressed by the food, service and attention to detail Emily's provided for my wedding."

The food was phenomenal and the staff was awesome! We really could not of had asked for anything better, it was perfect. My guests were so impressed with the food and staff I've heard nothing but compliments since."

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"Emily's Catering exuded class and confidence in preparing culinary delights for our special day. All of our quests were quite delighted in how wonderful all dishes tasted. The presentation was lovely with an added touch of champagne glasses overflowing with sprinkled red rose petals and other fresh flowers. The staff was polite, professional, and accommodating. Rick told us, he would take care of everything and every last detail was handled with special care."

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"A close friend recommended Emily's for our wedding. She is one of their larger corporate accounts and really enjoys doing business with them so of course, we had to use them. Boy am I glad we did!

From the moment we first met Rick, the owner, my (now) husband and I felt completely at ease and comfortable. We had a phenomenal tasting and knew, at that moment, Emily's was the right caterer for us. There was never an unreturned phone call or e-mail . He even sent us a wedding gift before the party!

The food, service and attention to detail were second to none. The staff went way above and beyond everything we were promised, and did not overlook one minute detail. We cannot recommend Emily's Catering Group enough."

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"I helped a friend plan a wedding, and happened upon the website for Emily's Catering. After checking out the menu and talking with Rick, the owner/chef, I hired them to cater the rehearsal dinner. We chose Rick's buffet, which is an absolutely amazing value. He was always pleasant and helpful each time we spoke. The food was nothing short of fantastic. The staff that brought the dinner was on site and set up early, and even though we arrived late, they were pleasant, professional, and the food was kept at the perfect temperature without becoming overdone.

I recommend Emily's Catering highly and without reservation."

lets connect

Emily's Catering Group
info@emilyscater.com
860 585-8625
Fax 860 582-8865
New Haven County 203 605-2955
Toll Free 866 9-EMILYS

105 Central Street
Forestville, CT 06010

Rick Kerzner
Owner/Chef
rick@emilyscater.com

Cheryl Owsianko
Administrator
cheryl@emilyscater.com