Stamford, Connecticut

Catering & event planning in Stamford, CT

Bites By Braxtons is a full-service catering company and event planner in Stamford, CT. From weddings and corporate events to private parties, we handle the menu, the staff, and the coordination as one team.

★★★★★ 5-star rated on Bark & Google · Serving Stamford, Fairfield County, NY & NJ

Stamford runs on events — downtown corporate functions, waterfront weddings, backyard celebrations. Each one deserves food that matches the moment and a team that keeps the day on track. We build the menu around your event, staff it with trained servers, and coordinate the moving parts so setup, service, and breakdown run clean.

Catering Services in Stamford

One caterer for every kind of event.

Wedding, corporate, party, or BBQ — custom menus and full-service staffing for each.

Wedding catering Stamford CT

Wedding Catering

Plated dinners, buffets, and stations for Stamford weddings — staffing and timeline management included.

Corporate catering Stamford CT

Corporate Catering

Breakfasts, business lunches, and office events delivered on time and professionally presented.

Party catering Stamford CT

Party Catering

Birthdays, showers, graduations — fresh, customized menus and full-service catering for private parties.

BBQ and vegan catering Stamford CT

BBQ & Vegan Catering

Smoked BBQ, food truck service, and fully plant-based menus — no guest and no craving left out.

Catering for a City That Never Slows Down

Why Stamford events need a caterer who plans, too

Stamford is Connecticut’s second-largest city and home to the biggest financial district in the New York metro area outside Manhattan, with several Fortune 500 companies headquartered downtown. That mix of corporate offices, a growing downtown, and a busy waterfront means no two events look alike — a Tuesday board lunch on Washington Boulevard and a Saturday wedding on the Sound need completely different plans.

We built our Stamford catering around that reality. Instead of a fixed menu and a drop-off, you get a caterer who scopes the room, sets the timeline, staffs the service, and adjusts on the day. Corporate clients get punctual, professional delivery that respects a packed calendar. Wedding and party hosts get a team that handles rentals, layout, and coordination so the celebration actually feels like theirs.

Because we’re a service-area business covering Stamford and greater Fairfield County, there’s no storefront markup and no fixed radius — we bring the full kitchen and front-of-house setup to your venue, home, or office, whether that’s downtown, Shippan, or North Stamford.

How booking your Stamford caterer works

Planning food for an event is stressful when you’re guessing at portions, timing, and staffing. Our process takes that off your plate in three steps.

1

Tell us your event

Share your date, guest count, venue, and the vibe you’re going for. We’ll flag anything worth thinking about early — like rentals or bar service.

2

We build the menu & plan

You get a custom menu, a staffing plan, and a clear quote — with dietary options like vegan and gluten-free built in, not bolted on.

3

We run the day

Delivery, setup, service, and cleanup are handled by our team, so you’re free to be a guest at your own event.

Caterer + Event Planner in Stamford

Your Stamford event planner, not just the caterer.

Most caterers drop off food and leave. As a Stamford event planner, we manage the full event — layout, staffing, rentals, vendor coordination, and day-of timeline — so you’re a guest at your own party, not the one running it. Clients regularly tell us the planning side is why they booked: help sourcing tents, chairs, bar service, and every detail in between.

Event Coordination

Timeline, layout, and day-of management handled start to finish.

Vendor Partnerships

Trusted florists, rentals, DJs, and venues across the Tri-State.

Staffing & Bar

Trained servers and bartenders included in your package.

Chef Nate of Bites By Braxtons catering and event planning Stamford CT
Who You’re Working With

Led by Chef Nate

Every Stamford event is handled personally by Chef Nate and the Braxtons team. Reviews point to the same things again and again — hands-on planning, help sourcing tents, chairs, and rentals, and food that arrives fresh, hot, and seasoned right.

That owner-led approach is why couples and companies across Fairfield County trust us with their most important events.

Reviews

What Stamford clients say.

Verified reviews from weddings, corporate events, and parties we’ve catered and planned across CT, NY & NJ.

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Natasha Osbourne
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Catered our event excellent customer service and food. Looking forward to working with them again.
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Yenesis brito
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Best catering company ever! Nate was amazing and his cooking skills are immaculate. Antionette has the best drinks and set up I’ve ever seen and Lillie was super helpful. I book with them for every occasion and recommend them to all of my friends. BOOK WITH THEM ASAP!
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R. Moore
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Nate and his team are always so professional. I have worked with this business on a number of occasions. Execution, attention to detail and professionalism are attributes that are always observed when using Bites By Braxtons. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend (the food is delicious too!)
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Mohni Julka
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Nate and his catering were amazing! Everyone loved all the different items. The jerk chicken and brisket were so flavorful. He is a wonderful guy, and so patient. Will definitely be having more of my parties catered by Nate & his team.
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Suzanne DiMicco
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We asked Nate to cater a breakfast event for National Emergency Responders Day and, WOW, delish!! Amazing french toast casserole - such a hit!
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Dana Zuskin
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Nate and his team worked my daughters bat mitzvah this past weekend and were incredible. Right when I walked in, everything was set up perfectly, just the way I had asked. The passed hors de ourves were amazing! And my favorite part might have been the desserts...mini key lime pies in cups and ice cream sandwiches for the kids that everyone loved! His staff was on top of everything and so polite and great to work with. Would highly recommend them for your next event!
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Tommy Pelletier
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Amazing food and service! Nate was the first vendor to reply to my Bark request for a caterer/event planner. His level of detail, patience, and genuine care for our event was unmatched. He also referred us to his event planning partner for the decorating which was also top notch! His staff worked our party with professionalism and superb service. Highly recommend!!! Nate even found us a saxophonist for the event. Don't hesitate - book him now!
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Mary Lovelett
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Absolutely phenomenal! They catered my wedding on 10.11.25. From the very first tasting to the reception Nate was amazing! He listened and even helped with some ideas. I never had to worry with him. He would always get back to me when I had a question. The food is spectacular. All night I had everyone asking me who did the food because it was so good. I didn’t worry about one thing with the food having them do it. It was perfect. I could not have asked or wanted anything better. Truly amazing service by the team. Highly recommend if you want your day to be amazing.
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Maryann Swensen
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My daughter just had her wedding and we chose Bites by Braxton. The food was amazing and the service was top notch. Nate came to my son in law’s house and cooked samples for the four of us. It was clear right then, that the service and quality would be the best. Everyone at the wedding just raved about the food, and Nate and the servers were so polite, friendly and personable. I also purchased the alcohol package which was well worth the money! This was the best choice for a catering company. I would definitely choose them again!!
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Service Area

Serving Stamford & Fairfield County

A service-area business — we bring the full catering and planning setup to your venue, home, or office across Stamford and beyond.

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FAQ

Stamford catering & planning — questions.

Do you offer catering in Stamford, CT?

Yes. Bites By Braxtons is a full-service catering company serving Stamford and all of Fairfield County, plus New York and New Jersey.

Are you a catering company or an event planner?

Both. We cater and plan under one team — menu, staffing, rentals, vendor coordination, and day-of management for your Stamford event.

What events do you cater and plan in Stamford?

Weddings, corporate events, private parties, graduations, and holidays — with BBQ food truck options available.

Do you offer vegan and dietary-specific menus?

Yes. We build fully vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-conscious menus with the same care as everything else.

Do you provide staff, or just drop off the food?

We’re full-service. Trained servers, bartenders, setup, service, and cleanup are included — not a drop-off service.

Get a Stamford catering & planning quote.

Tell us your date, guest count, and vibe — we’ll build a custom menu, plan, and quote for your event.

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