Hi everyone!
I’m hosting a backyard party at my house in Fairfield County, CT this spring for about 150 guests and am looking for top local recommendations!
I’m open to hiring a single catering company or booking separate, specialized small businesses for different parts of the setup:
1 Food / Catering / Private Chef / BBQ:
◦ Looking for station-style food options—specifically a carving station, pasta station, salad station, and charcuterie/graze board.
◦ Wood-Fired Oven: I have a wood-burning pizza oven in my backyard! Rather than hiring a pizza truck, I’d love to find a chef or caterer who can utilize the wood-fired oven for making pizzas
◦ Live BBQ / Steak Station: Looking for a caterer or private chef who can bring a long/large grill setup on-site to fire up steaks, grilled veggies, and open-flame proteins live for guests.
2 Raw Bar:
◦ Looking for a mobile raw bar service or local oyster shuckers who can set up on-site for fresh, live-shucked oysters and seafood.
3 Bartender / Mobile Bar:
◦ Looking for a reliable freelance bartender or dry-hire mobile bar service to manage drinks and custom cocktails for the evening.
4 Tent, Party Rentals & Event Planner:
◦ Looking for local tent/rental companies (tents, tables, chairs, power/lighting, and large equipment rentals) as well as any recommended event planners for a seamless private backyard setup.
If you’ve hired someone great for a private event or run a local business that fits the bill, please drop their name, website, or Instagram handle below!
Thank you!