Business Description

We will cater to any event. From small, intimate
dinners, to large family functions, weddings
and corporate outings, we will go above and
beyond to fulfill every aspect of your party.

J & L Catering can assist with flower
arrangements, beverages and distinctive décor
ranging from black-tie events to backyard
barbecues. In addition, we can provide linens,
silverware and place settings to make your
event unique.

J & L Catering believes that your guests are the
most important part of any event. Leave the
details to us and enjoy yourself!

About the Chef

Chef John Boardman has over 20 years of
culinary experience. After he earned his formal
culinary degree, John worked for upscale
restaurants and has catered for Harvard
University. In addition, John worked for Legal
Seafoods, Inc., where he was a founding chef of
their multi-million dollar catering division.
John has also had the honor of cooking under
the direction of some of the great chefs of the
world, including Julia Child and Jasper White.

Over the years, John has catered events for
thousands of happy clients, including Former
President Bill Clinton. Guests have enjoyed the
unique flavors and attention to detail for which
he prides himself. John’s creativity, talent and
passion for food, combined with his drive to
satisfy his clients, will shine through in any
social event.

Services Offered

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions
Q.	Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?

Personal Chefs
Q.	What is a Personal Chef?

Q.	Isn't a Personal Chef a luxury most people can't afford?

Q.	What does a service cost and what does the price include?

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?

Q.	Are you able to handle dietary problems or restrictions?

Q.	Who determines the menu?

Event Catering
Q.	Are you insured?

Q.	Do you provide servers?

Q.	Do you provide set up and take down?

Q.	How much is the deposit?

Q.	What is your delivery charge?

Q.	What is the average cost per person?

Q.	What is the minimum and maximum number of guests you provide service for?

Q.	Do you have a sample menu?

Q.	Can we sample the food first?

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?

Q.	What type of cuisine do you offer?

Q.	What type of service do you offer? (Sit down, buffet, drop-off, etc.)

Q.	How much advance notice do you need to fulfill a catering order?

Q.	Do you offer beverage service or full bar?

Q.	What are your maximum and minumum number of guests you are able to service?

Q.	How much is your deposit?

Q.	Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy?
We fully pride ourselves on making sure our customers are completely satisfied with our services. Our customers do not have to pay their balance until the day of the event and all services are completed to their satisfaction.

Q.	What is a Personal Chef?
A personal chef is someone who caters to a small group of people, generally on a more regular basis. For example, the chef could be hired by a family to cook all or some of their meals all or some days of the week. The meals would be discussed prior to making them, according to the client's needs.

Q.	Isn't a Personal Chef a luxury most people can't afford?
No. These days, personal chefs cater more to the clients than ever. The client can set the budget and the chef can design a menu and meals around that budget. It can be much less expensive than dining out all of the time, yet you are still served in the comfort of your home with delicious, fresh meals!

Q.	What does a service cost and what does the price include?
Our costs and service depends on what our clients needs, tastes and budgets are. We can do buffet or plated dinners, drop-off platters, BBQs, brunch, and more.

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?
We offer all kinds of cuisines. If I had to select a specialty, I would say seafood and clambakes, just because of my 10 years as a chef and development of the catering division of Legal Seafoods. However, I also make great brunches, BBQs, gourmet food, and more.

Q.	Are you able to handle dietary problems or restrictions?
Yes. If we are made aware of any dietary restrictions and/or allergies, we will accomodate you.

Q.	Who determines the menu?
The client determines generally what he or she wants and consults with us. Then, the chef makes suggestions based on the client's needs.

Q.	Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.

Q.	Do you provide servers?
Yes, we provide servers. The number of servers necessary depends on the number of guests and style of event (i.e., plated vs. buffet).

Q.	Do you provide set up and take down?
Our service includes all set up and break down, if the client wishes.

Q.	How much is the deposit?
Our deposit is 25% for larger events and 50% for smaller events.

Q.	What is your delivery charge?
Usually, our delivery charge is $20. However, it can vary depending on location.

Q.	What is the average cost per person?
We cannot provide an average cost per person, since clients' needs vary so drastically. We would be able to do something, such as a sandwich platter, for under $10/pp. A lavish affair could be as high as $100 per person. We can accomodate anything in between, as well.

Q.	What is the minimum and maximum number of guests you provide service for?
We can provide for 1 guest. We do intimate dinners for two, and will do large events for hundreds of guests as well.

Q.	Do you have a sample menu?
Yes. Some of our sample menus are on our website at www.jandlcatering.net. If you would like more emailed to you, with pricing, please contact us at 617-852-7127, or by email at jnlcatering@yahoo.com.

Q.	Can we sample the food first?
Absolutely! You wouldn't buy a car without a test drive, and we do not expect you to hire a caterer without a tasting! Our tastings are complimentary for up to six people, and will be scheduled at your convenience.

Q.	What cuisine(s) do you specialize in?
We offer all kinds of cuisines. If I had to select a specialty, I would say seafood and clambakes, just because of my 10 years as a chef and development of the catering division of Legal Seafoods. However, I also make great brunches, BBQs, gourmet food, and more.

Q.	What type of cuisine do you offer?
We offer all types of cuisines! We cook seafood, Chinese, sushi, BBQ, brunch, american, Italian and more.

Q.	What type of service do you offer? (Sit down, buffet, drop-off, etc.)
We offer sit-down, buffet, drop-off, family-style, a combination of these, and just about anything a client can think of!

Q.	How much advance notice do you need to fulfill a catering order?
We need at least 48 hours to fulfill a catering order at this time. The more advance notice the better. Also, whomever gives us a deposit to reserve the date first will get that date.

Q.	Do you offer beverage service or full bar?
While we can provide non-alcoholic beverages, we cannot serve alcohol. However, we have bartending services with whom we work to which we can refer you.

Q.	What are your maximum and minumum number of guests you are able to service?
We can provide for 1 guest. We do intimate dinners for two, and will do large events for hundreds of guests as well.

Q.	How much is your deposit?
Our deposit is 25% for larger events and 50% for smaller events.