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Foster's Clambakes and Catering

Foster's Clambakes and Catering

York Harbor, ME
4.9 out of 5 rating, 81 reviews
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    Wedding reception 9/25/22

    Outstanding venue, food, and staff! Can't say enough good things about Fosters. They were simply amazing. A special thank you to Beth for going above and beyond To make our day so incredible and amazing!!
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    Highly Recommend

    We had our rehearsal dinner at Foster’s and I cannot express how pleased we are with our experience! Michelle and all of the staff at Foster’s were great to work with and made our event a breeze. All of our guests continue to rave about the food – lobsters, clam chowder, clams, mussels, ect (the works!). Everything was absolutely delicious and the venue was both beautiful and highly functional. We highly recommend Foster’s – we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect rehearsal dinner!
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    Stephan S. Sent on 09/17/2022
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    Delicious food and great service

    We were so pleased to have Foster's cater an off-site lobster bake for our wedding in Rye, NH. The lobster, sides, and appetizers were all delicious. We really wanted our guests to feel taken care of and make sure nobody was disappointed, and Foster's made that happen. The quality of food was excellent while the price was comparable or better than other caterers. Garrison was great to work with and flexible as we dealt with the challenges of planning and re-scheduling our wedding during the pandemic.
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    Eva M. Sent on 07/18/2021
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    Outstanding!

    I cannot say enough great things about Foster's Catering. I worked directly with Garrison who was amazing! She was so easy to get a hold of and checked in frequently throughout the planning process. Catering is easily one of the most expensive pieces to your wedding, and Garrison helped make sure the cost was within range of our budget. The day of the wedding Garrison and her staff were sweet and attentive to our guests, and especially us. The food was absolutely AMAZING! Everyone, literally everyone could not stop raving about it the next day. I would easily hire Foster's for another event. Thank you all!
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    Jessi P. Sent on 11/10/2020
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    Amazing wedding

    There is not enough space in this review to explain just how AMAZING Fosters and its staff are. We got married here on 10/30/20 and it was absolutely perfect thanks to Garrison and Beth!

    Back in August we had to change our original wedding plans of getting married in PR, because we did not want our guests getting on a plane due to COVID. I called multiple venues in York and the surrounding area to see what our backup options were. I originally spoke with Beth and she could not have been nicer or more helpful! She answered all of my questions and put a hold on our date before we even came to visit. From the start they were just so friendly, easygoing, and accommodating.
    Once we saw the venue we knew immediately that it was perfect for us. Its cozy, charming, clean, and so spacious! Both inside and outside.
    We mainly worked with Garrison throughout the planning process and she was INCREDIBLE! I genuinely never felt stressed even with all of the unknowns going on in the world because I knew that she would find a way to make our day perfect! and she did!
    Flash forward to the day before our wedding. We were supposed to have our ceremony at the beach up the road but snow was on the forecast. Garrison and Beth didn't miss a beat!!! They gave us a ton of options and were so easy going and flexible. We wound up doing our ceremony in the York Room and it was beautiful.
    Our wedding day went seamlessly! We helped decorate the room the day before which was amazing. When we showed up everything looked perfect and they had a fire going inside and outside. Beth and Garrison made sure our ceremony went smoothly and that us and our guests had everything we needed throughout the night.
    THE FOOD. OMG. Our guests are still RAVING about how delicious the grilled lobster bake was! and the crab cakes! and the homemade onion dip! and the blueberry crumb cake!!! Everyone said that I wouldn't eat at my wedding but they were SO wrong! I had everything and can personally vouch for how delicious it was.
    Thank you Garrison and Beth for making our day so perfect!!!! I don't know why anyone would get married anywhere else!
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    Fantastic, Flexible, and Fun!

    Foster's was easy to work with from Day 1. They were very responsive and helpful in providing options for our rehearsal dinner and getting our contract setup.

    They were both sympathetic and flexible in our changes that were needed due to Covid. When our reception plans were sacrificed, they worked hard to turn our rehearsal into a reception to remember. They put my mind at ease when dropping off the decorations, and I was exuberant to see how they brought my vision to life.

    The service was top notch, the function space gorgeous, and the food delectable. I would recommend anyone looking for a caterer in the Seacoast region to check them out!
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    Samantha Sent on 09/16/2019
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    Foster's Clambake

    We hired Foster's for both our wedding ceremony and reception and we could not have been more pleased. The people at Foster's are professional, very nice and helpful. They made sure our day went how we imagined it and they were super accommodating. We decided to have a traditional Maine Clambake for dinner and the food was fantastic! Everyone loved it! Thank you Foster's!
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    Page Sent on 08/15/2016
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    We used foster's for our rehearsal dinner and it was so much fun! ??
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    Fred T. Sent on 06/24/2019
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    Rehearsal dinner

    We had Fosters cater our rehearsal dinner and could not be happier with the food and the services. Thanks to Garrison and Ken and all the staff that made this a beautiful evening!
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    Kaley J. Sent on 11/03/2018
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    Beyond perfect

    We can’t say enough great things about our experience. Everything was perfect! The best way I can describe it is that they turned a dream into a reality! We dropped decorations off the day before and when I walked in the day of my wedding- it was even better then i could have imagined. Stress free, easy to work with, great pricing, and great food !
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    Courtney Sent on 09/21/2018
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    We don’t even know where to begin in recommending and thanking Foster’s enough for our spectacular wedding held at The Viewpoint Hotel in York, ME this September. Beth was a complete GEM to work with. Foster’s is one of the vendors that our venue preferred, and it makes complete sense why! From the tasting we had on a cold April day (when Foster’s hadn’t even opened for the season yet) to the end of our wedding reception, Beth was working with us to ensure we had the absolute best experience. She checked our rentals list to make sure we had listed exactly what we needed (and caught some mistakes we had made on linen length- who even pays attention to a detail that small?) and made recommendations that worked perfectly for us. The food was, obviously, stellar and we are still hearing about the incredible service from all the staff. At one point, as my husband and I were running to our next photo-op, one of the servers stopped us to offer a full plate of appetizers that she had cut up in to quickly-consumed bite sized pieces. The thought that went into our day and our happiness, down to the littlest of details did not go unrecognized by us or ANY of our guests. We are sure that had we chosen any other caterer, the day would not have been nearly as extraordinary.
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    Suzanne Sent on 08/14/2018
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    Our daughter's wedding was a destination wedding, and so much of what we did, we had to do long distance. We did have a chance to meet with Jenna about two months prior to the wedding, and she set several hours aside for us. I noticed she never said no. She made us feel like we were the only clients she had, and worked with us throughout to be sure everything was ready for the big day. It was absolutely wonderful, from the food to the setting. I know sometimes when you need to plan something, you need to trust your instincts, and Foster's was absolutely the most wonderful venue for us. We are thankful to all.
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    Judith Sent on 08/12/2018
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    We can not say enough about Fosters. Everything from start to finish was top notch, from the 1st planning stages to the end of the evening of the Wedding. Beth and her staff are extremely accommodating, and full of energy! Fosters was there for us the entire weekend from the Rehearsal Dinner Cruise on the Thomas Leighton, the Welcome Party after the rehearsal dinner and the Wedding itself at Harbour Place. Everything was provided offsite and it was seamless. The presentations of every single thing was gorgeous and the quantities were amazing. In the words of countless guests, it was the best wedding food they have ever had.
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    Erica A. Sent on 08/03/2018
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    We were recently held both our wedding and reception at Fosters and it was one of the best decisions we made about our day. The staff was attentive, enthusiastic, and responsive. The location itself was easy for traveling guests and super cute, as several of our guests reminded us over the course of the evening. The food was great. But the really incredible part was Jenna, our coordinator, who answered every question, accommodated every quirky request, assembled our center pieces and made the reception hall look gorgeous, and did it all with enthusiasm and genuine care. We cannot recommend Fosters highly enough!!
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    Kara Sent on 12/11/2017
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    We cannot say enough good things about Foster's Clambake and Catering. Their food, the venue, and their staff go above and beyond. We recently had our wedding at their venue which is absolutely beautiful and in such a great location for any guests staying in the area. Our guests raved about the food, which we selected from their catering menu but also created some unique items just for our wedding. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely excited to be a part of our day. I cannot say enough good things about Beth Wilson. She cares about your wedding as if it's your own. I have been in the event planning industry for a long time and had no problem at all letting go of the reins. Beth was on top of all the details and took everything we planned and made it better than we imagined with set up, their buffet/station planning, and attentiveness. My family absolutely loved working with her. Whether your wedding or event be onsite or offsite, Foster's will take all of your visions and make them a reality.
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    Trice Sent on 08/07/2018
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    I loved the personal service even though I was having a smaller wedding. I really didn't know what I was doing so they guided me through what I should and needed to think about for our big day. The grounds were very clean and beautiful on Oct 1st! What a lovely setting and the food was terrific. Working with Foster's staff was the best part of my wedding planning experience.
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    Julia Sent on 01/10/2018
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    I had my rehearsal dinner at Fosters 9/22/17. From the start of planning through the day they were very professional and helped everything go off without a hitch! Food was delicious! My fiance and I were going for a little more laid back feel for our rehearsal and this was perfect! Not to mention food was amazing! There was a wedding going on in the main building the same night and it looked beautiful! Would definitely recommend.
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    Jane Sent on 09/05/2017
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    We used Fosters as our caterer at my daughters wedding this past August, and they were amazing, their staff were professional and there for our every need. The food was plentiful and no one left our wedding hungry. I would highly recommend them. Thank you for making the day perfect,
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    Diane Sent on 07/02/2017
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    We originally picked Fosters Clambake as the caterer but after swing the venue our decision was made. They made our wedding day! Great food and venue!
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    Marisa Sent on 10/26/2016
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    Beth and the team at Foster's is AMAZING!!! They went above and beyond for our off-site wedding reception and helped make our day so special and memorable for us. We held our reception in York, Maine, so naturally, we had a lobster bake and we are so happy we did. The food is so amazingly delicious, the service was terrific - our guests are still talking about it. We were both able to relax and enjoy every minute of our wedding because we knew that Beth was running the show. Beth and her team made us feel like family and like the most important people in the world! :) If you are looking to host an awesome Maine lobster bake or BBQ - Foster's is the way to go!
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    Adam Sent on 08/26/2016
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    W.O.W - the BEST! I mean...this food was incredible. This was a reception at a family business on the ocean in Old Orchard Beach. Amazing service, delicious food and just perfect. My fiance and I love lobster and steamers. I am a true Mainer who loves a good lobster bake more than anyone. Hence, why we wanted one for our wedding reception! The steamers, corn, salads, everything were so good. Soft shell lobster was great, and never did we feel like it was a messy affair. This was an elegant evening with a rustic vibe made possible by Fosters. We brought in pies for dessert from another vendor and they helped serve and complete the meal. It was a perfect meal and we have received compliments non stop since the event. Thank you!
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    Jennifer Sent on 09/03/2016
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    I can not say enough about Dani and her team! Fosters was amazing. Not only was the food incredible (it was cooked offsite at our venue location - my parents backyard) but they were incredibly professional but fun at the same time. Lots of our guest both complimented on the food and the service. Dani went above and beyond as it rained 20 minutes before the ceremony and her crew was out there wiping off chairs and they did so much more then what was required of them that day. They are definitely a class act and I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks for helping make my wedding day perfect!
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    Alyssa Sent on 09/27/2016
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    This food is phenomenal. We used their buffet-style BBQ menu (pulled pork and quarter chicken), which came with coleslaw, the best cornbread in the world, corn on the cob, beef hotdogs, potato salad, and this amazing blueberry crumbcake. It was mindblowing, truly, especially for the price.

    To back up, our wedding was on 8/5/16 in Yarmouth, ME, and we contacted them in March, so there was about 5 months planning time. We went for a taste test and we were sold! They were so incredibly nice, too, and also were exceptionally accommodating to some of our Celiac (gluten-free) friends and family.

    We hired their catering service as well as their full cash bar service, since our reception was in Maine (they can't do bar service for out of state events for liability reasons, I'm assuming). The bartender, Dan, was a hoot!

    Honestly, I've been to other weddings where they paid an arm and a leg for their plates and the food was just bland. We ended up paying maybe around $27-30 per person for about 120 people and we had everyone raving about how amazing the food was. People are still talking about it months later! It was worth every penny, especially since they had the delivery, the servers, set up and clean up, not to mention the plates, silverware, and tablecloths.

    It was flawless and I'm so incredibly glad we had them at our wedding. I'd recommend their BBQ menu to everyone!
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    I can't say enough good things about Foster's! We had our ceremony and reception on site, and when we arrived, the ceremony site was all set up and the pavilion was decorated beautifully for the reception...we didn't have to do a thing! The dinner portions were huge and delicious, and our guests are still talking about how much fun the reception was. The level of service we received from the staff throughout dinner was outstanding and something you don't see every day. Well worth every penny, and if I could do it all over again I would definitely choose Foster's!
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    Beth Sent on 08/16/2016
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    Foster's was absolutely amazing! Professional, flexible, reasonably priced and very personalized. The entire staff was family oriented and made us feel like we were the most important people in the world. The food was incredible and people are still talking about it!
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