There are a few negative reviews of them online that I have issues believing because the ENTIRE team was above and beyond fantastic. We considered a couple of other caterers but Tom immediately captured our hearts (and stomachs).
I will not pretend they are cheap- we were extremely apprehensive about the cost and how much more they were than other caterers who seemed great as well. But you cannot compare Fire Roasted with other "catering" companies. They do so much more than cater! Their whole aesthetic is elegant, understated, and like nothing you'll see at another wedding. It worked perfectly for our modern, rustic venue: The BARN at Liberty Farms (also great).
Tom and his team take a lot of pride in presentation and service. Not to mention the food itself is OBSCENE. I wish I could eat the menu that Tom created for us every. single. day. I had avid foodies, who eat in Michelin star restaurants regularly, coming up to me gushing about the freshness of the mussels, the perfect preparation of the scallops, and the fact we had DUCK CONFIT for 135 people. I mean, come on!! They are on their own level.
All of our guests were blown away by not only the food but Tom's team. Fire Roasted's way of doing things stood out but never overshadowed the event. I hesitate to call it a "performance" because that makes it sound a bit gauche. It is a seamless spectacle that manages to blend in but will also have your guests in awe.
And TOM!! My fiance and I can't say enough good things about that man. We had so much fun planning this day with him- he was always responsive regarding any questions we had, worked great with our planner, and was on-site the entire day of. Really just so integral to our day running smoothly.
Perhaps their style of food/service isn't for everyone but if you are nearby, and they're within 10K of your food budget, consider them.
We spent that extra money and cut back elsewhere, and it was the single best decision we made for our day!