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A Thyme to Cook Catering in Hartford, Connecticut, is a bespoke, female-owned wedding catering company. The business has been operating for 35 years and employs a dedicated team of culinary and design creatives with a diverse crew. We believe in relationships over convenience and are diligent about combining your desires with our culinary passion to create a perfectly curated experience just for you, your family and your guests.

At A Thyme to Cook Catering, we impart integrity in all that we do. We don't strive to be the biggest; we strive to be the best! The team is also an active partner in our local community and gives back to many local non-profit organizations, including the St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank, Wheeler Library, Safe Futures, Mystic Arts Festival, and many more. We care about our impact on the Earth and are proud of our 3-star Certified Green Catering distinction.

Our staff builds a kitchen and fires up the ovens for every event to cook everything fresh onsite. We have an in-house cheesemonger and pastry chef on staff, order fresh quality ingredients weekly, slice our meats, make our bread, and design new flavor combinations daily. We love what we do!

Our team is wildly creative, joyful, personal, and compassionate. We interpret your desires in a way only we can to create a unique experience just for you. We're open to all ideas and take on every challenge with a fresh perspective.

Cuisine

A Thyme To Cook Catering is a boutique caterer that offers diverse cuisine styles to best fit your needs, offering options for dietary needs like:

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Lactose-free
  • Nut-free
  • Kosher

We also offer bar service, desserts, and cakes. Some of the cuisine styles we offer include:

  • American
  • African
  • Italian
  • French
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Middle Eastern
  • Cajun
  • Mexican, and much more!

Services Offered

A Thyme To Cook Catering doesn't stop there, also offering:

  • Bar service
  • Handle logistics and timelines
  • Design layout and floor plan
  • Rentals
  • Décor
  • Lighting
  • Servers
  • Bartenders
  • Cleanup
  • Setup
  • Delivery
  • Tastings
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of A Thyme To Cook Catering

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
90 reviews
97% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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A Thyme to Cook received glowing reviews for their exceptional catering services and outstanding event coordination. Multiple reviewers praised the delicious food, seamless execution, and the professionalism of the staff, particularly highlighting coordinators like Paige, Rachel, and Jessica. From beautiful presentation to personalized service, guests were truly impressed by the overall experience offered by A Thyme to Cook. The caterer was commended for going above and beyond to make weddings flawless and memorable, with special mentions of staff members ensuring the day ran smoothly and stress-free, leaving a lasting positive impression on couples and their guests.

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A Thyme to Cook received glowing reviews for their exceptional catering services and outstanding event coordination. Multiple reviewers praised the delicious food, seamless execution, and the professionalism of the staff, particularly highlighting coordinators like Paige, Rachel, and Jessica. From beautiful presentation to personalized service, guests were truly impressed by the overall experience offered by A Thyme to Cook. The caterer was commended for going above and beyond to make weddings flawless and memorable, with special mentions of staff members ensuring the day ran smoothly and stress-free, leaving a lasting positive impression on couples and their guests.

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Brandy S. Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

There are just no words elaborate enough to express my gratitude for EVERYTHING. The event was STUNNING and guests were still raving about the delicious food the day after. Rachel & her incredible team were such a blessing. She was so warm and kind with every interaction that I felt like I was talking with a friend. ❤️ I HIGHLY recommend.
Jessica
Jessica K. Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food and staff!

Thyme to Cook not only catered amazing food, the entire staff were amazing. Lex and Catherine far surpassed our expectations and our Wedding Day would not have been the same if we did not have them from day 1 until the end. We have forever friends and would use there services for any large catering event! Thank you for everything!
Jessica
Jessica S. Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

LOOK NO FURTHER - A Thyme to Cook is the best catering service you can find.

They happened to be the first one I called and the first thing I booked after we chose our venue, Saltwater Farm Vineyard. I called other catering options, but I always went back to the first conversation in my mind that I had with Juli. She really painted the picture of what I wanted for my wedding. Our wedding date was 10/4/24 and Juli said, “Okay, so it’s fall in New England. Your guests arrive to apple cider and water before being seated in the vineyard.” I was hooked. A Thyme to Cook’s reviews spoke for themselves, but I also felt extremely lucky when I was paired with Paige as my coordinator. Not only did she make the day of my wedding run as seamless as possible, but she also answered all of my paragraph long emails leading up to the wedding. She was the most important person I was working with throughout this whole experience since I was planning the wedding myself and not using a planner. Because of her I felt confident in how everything was slowly coming together despite having no idea what I was doing myself. She helped me work on timelines, ensure I had all of my vendors set, and was instrumental in making my dream wedding come to life. I was complimented as being a very chill bride and I have to say that’s mostly in part to Paige and being so incredible at her job. We did so much work up front and she knew my vision so I was able to trust her and watch it all come to life. The food itself is also incredible. Not only will the food and drinks taste amazing, but also the presentation of them is something your guests will rave about. To be greeted by the apple cider station (with the option to spike it) was a huge hit and great way to introduce our guests to our big day. The cocktail hour ran super smoothly and the food was a huge hit. I have never seen a larger piece of steak at a wedding reception and it was just as good as our tasting experience. One thing I was also very excited about was our cider donut wall. It was the perfect fall dessert for our guests to enjoy and also snag on their way out. Also shout out to Sarah from the catering staff who made sure the bride and groom’s glasses were always full, we never had to go to the bar for a drink or food. I cannot recommend this caterer enough. I promise you will be in the best of hands and your guests will be blown away by the experience. If you book A Thyme to Cook, know that you’re getting much more than a caterer, you’re getting a vendor that will help walk you through the entire process and it’s worth every penny.
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Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Be Wed By Fred Be Wed By Fred Wedding Officiants

After working with A Thyme To Cook (ATTC) for many years I am fully confident they are able to make any occasion special. I've not only been able to experience there exquisite attention to detail at some of the weddings I Officiate, I've also used them for events at my own home, including my birthday! Awesome people, Awesome food!

Historic Granite House Historic Granite House Wedding Planners

A Thyme to Cook, ran by Linda Sample, is a great caterer that we highly recommend for events at the Historic Granite House in Waterford, CT. Linda is among a select group of fine caterers that we are always happy to have serve our venue. They are very professional, provide great service and their food is top shelf. We are very happy to be recommended as a great small venue by them as well. Paul & Dale

Mystic Museum of Art Mystic Museum of Art Museum Weddings

A Thyme to Cook is a one of a kind catering company. They have the ability to custom design seasonal menus and develop themed menus for clients that are impressive. We value their partnership to help clients bring their vision to life at our venue.

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