Catering to the Whole Crew
We specialize in creating memorable dining experiences tailored to your specific needs. Planning an intimate gathering, wedding or baby shower, corporate function, or a grand celebration because it’s…Wednesday(!), our diverse menu options and chef/baker team ensure that every detail is handled with care. From gourmet hors d'oeuvres to decadent desserts, we execute every step of the way to delight your guests!
CAFE RENTAL SPACE
RENT GOOGANS FOR ALL YOUR GOOGANS!
We offer the opportunity to rent our café space outside normal business hours for various events & smaller gatherings (less than 30 people). Whether you are planning a private party, corporate meeting, or a special celebration, our venue provides an intimate, warm & inviting atmosphere right in the center of town.
Food & Beverage Catering
We have a full kitchen team including a chef and baker, so we can customize everything for your group — dietary needs, portion sizes, special requests, and themed menus. Our sample menu shows popular options but we’ll adapt recipes, swap ingredients, or create new dishes if there’s something extra special you’re looking for!
Common customizations:
Dietary: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and other allergies
Portions/service: small plates, family-style, buffet, or plated
Special requests: custom desserts, celebration cakes, themed or branded items
Tell us guest count, dietary needs, budget, and any theme or timing constraints. We’ll suggest a tailored menu that suits you!
Breakfast & Brunch
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Want to table up a "serve yourself buffet bar"? We can provide disposable chaffing dishes with trays of eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries etc. for easy self-serve.
Quiches available in 9” or 11” pies or as small 4” tartlets.
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Homemade baked goods created by our in-house baker. Muffins, scones, donuts and specialty loaves are on the menu. Chose from our seasonal selection or create your own idea and we'll work with you!
Most items are made or can be made gluten-free with the exception of croissants.
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Brown Bag Breakfast Sandies or pastry bags to distribute to your team easily on the go. Everything labeled and packed up for added convenience.
Lunch & Grazing
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Boards of all sizes and types. No group is too big or small for a packed-with-snacks board, fully customized for your group.
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Sandwich platters are party pleasers and the easiest way to get everyone fed! Our sandwich menu consists of fan favorite classics for crowd pleasers. Refer to our full cafe menu or create your own.
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It’s the sides that always get ya, but we've got the ones to perfectly top off every meal. Green salads, chopped veggie or fruit salads, quinoa… the options are endless!
Dinner Entrees
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Enjoy one of our weekly in house prepared meals and want to share with the group? We offer bulk sizing of all of our prepared foods classics.
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Looking for a Mexican night? Italian? Or backyard BBQ? We can help plan the appropriate menu for your group size.
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It’s always soup season and a bowl of hearty nutrition goes a long way. Pair with a bread basket (sourced from A&J King in Salem) or try our Homemade Focaccia to pair. Mix ‘n match flavors so you and your group can taste them all!
Dessert
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Our standard cookie & brownie boards are a crowd pleaser.
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We offer a variety of cupcakes, cheesecake cupcakes and strawberry shortcake cupcakes!
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Let us know what you're feeling and we'll work with you to craft up the perfect dessert for your group.
Beverages
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Coffee or tea for the team? We've got all the necessities to get your meeting energized with freshly brewed coffee from No. 6 Depot of West Stockbridge, MA.
Brewed hot coffee stored in a thermal foil bag for a box o'joe or iced coffee and cold brew stored in plastic disposable one gallon dispensers.
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Homemade Googans Lemonade or Ginger Limeade made with real, fresh fruit and stored in plastic one gallon disposable dispensers.
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Loose leaf organic tea, by Piper & Leaf, brewed in house for absolute freshness. Flavors could include: Black tea or Green tea (caffeinated), or Hibiscus or Mint Tea (non-caffeinated). Stored in plastic disposable one gallon dispensers.
FAQs
If you are short on time, it is always best just to call us and ask! Sometimes we can take last minute orders and sometimes we can’t. It depends on seasonality & staffing.
For bulk orders of our regularly available cafe sandwich/bakery menu:
Less than 20 people: typically, we require at least 2 days’ notice with minimal prep involved.
More than 20 people: typically, we require at least 5+ days’ notice in order to prepare additional product.
For custom menu orders for groups of any size we require at least one week notice. Very large groups >50 people require at least two weeks’ notice and may be accepted at our discretion.
When to place your order
The majority of our customers order for pick-up or delivery to their door. We use eco-friendly disposable trays for the best presentation possible, but do not offer glassware rental at this time. It is possible to provide us with your own serve ware, if preferred, that we will was and sanitize prior to plating, but this is not required.
If requested, we can assist you in setting up the placement of the trays on site, but please note that we are not a full-service catering company. We do not offer services during the course of your event or participate in clean-up and disposal.
What are the services we provide
Pricing & Payment
Please review our catering menu for ranges of our current pricing. All catering orders must be paid no later than 24 hours prior to delivery or pick-up.
Extra charges may apply for paper products, delivery and set-up, equipment rental as agreed upon during the ordering process.
All orders are subject to local/state meals tax of 7% unless a tax exemption certificate is provided. In addition, a 15% service charge will be added to groups less than 20ppl and 18% will be added to groups greater than 20ppl.
For orders over $1,000 paid by credit card, a 3% convenience fee may also be applied. Checks may be mailed to PO Box 745, Essex, MA 01929.
Dietary Restrictions & Allergens
We are committed to helping guests with dietary needs and restrictions. Please tell us about any allergies or sensitivities when you order so we can take extra care.
We offer a range of allergen-friendly options, including many gluten-free items in our bakery. However, we are not a dedicated gluten-free facility. Our kitchen and bakery handle shared equipment and ingredients, so cross-contamination is possible. For severe allergies or medically necessary gluten avoidance (such as celiac disease), please be cautious and consider whether our environment meets your safety needs.
If you have specific concerns, contact staff before ordering and we will explain how items are prepared and what precautions we can take. We aim to be helpful and transparent but cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contact.
Catering & Space Rental Inquiries
We are not a gluten-free, nut-free facility.
Please inform your server if you or anyone in your party has food sensitivities or allergies.
CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
All prices exclusive of state & local meals/sales tax and are subject to change.