HAND CRAFTED Catering & Events — Local services in Stockbridge

9/28 wedding in Medusa, NY

Honest review. I am the groom of the wedding that I am reviewing. If the review is less than favorable, then make changes. I hope this helps other couples as it is not always an easy task to decide on which vendors to work with. The vendor may wish to say that I’m not their client but it was indeed my wedding.

Bounty Table Not even close to enough food for our guests which were about 20 people fewer than the number we gave. The presentation was lacking, and it wasn’t bountiful. We ran out of crackers and meat. This would have been suitable if there were also passed appetizers, but we were reassured that this would be enough, and we wouldn’t need additional appetizers. Salad Plenty of salad and dressings were good. However, the description of the salad was baby gem lettuce and we ended up getting spring mix. Chicken Very happy w/ this item! Flank Steak Mixed reviews on the steak. Mine was very tough to the point where I didn’t want to eat it. Others were very tender. It seemed like the pieces were quite thick. Pasta Very happy w/ this item! Vegetables Excellent but not enough for the number of guests in attendance which was about 20 people short of the figure we had given General concerns/comments Food didn’t stay warm. Weren’t any warmers and food was cold by the time the end of the line got up...

Hand Crafted Catering & Events made my graduation party feel effortless, warm and genuinely special. From the beginning, their focus went far beyond just the food. They helped with everything — planning table layouts, refining the flow of the space and adding fine details I never would’ve considered.

And the food? Incredible. Every dish tasted fresh, homemade and full of flavor. What really stood out was how inclusive the menu was — not in a token way, but with real thoughtfulness. My friend with food sensitivities had just as much to enjoy as everyone else. The gluten-free options were so good, people kept going back for seconds, without even realizing they were gluten-free.

Their “Creative Stations" (what they call their food stations) were a huge hit. Far from your typical buffet, everything was beautifully presented, made on-site and full of color and flavor. You could tell it was all made from real ingredients by people who care about what they’re serving.

If you're looking for a catering team that's easy to work with, truly kind and incredibly talented in the kitchen, Hand Crafted Catering &...

We couldn’t be happier with how the Hand Crafted team made my husband's birthday party so special! The food was absolutely incredible—every dish was full of flavor and felt so thoughtfully prepared. The vibe of the night was exactly what we wanted: warm, celebratory, and elevated. My husband felt so celebrated, and our guests haven’t stopped telling us what a hit the party was!

Justin was so easy to work with from start to finish. He was patient, super communicative, and made the planning process feel effortless, even when it took us a little extra time to figure out some details. He really understood what we were looking for and brought it all together perfectly.

And we can’t forget to mention the bartender! The drinks were amazing—whether it was a classic cocktail or one of the more complicated recipes we threw their way, they nailed it every time. People were seriously impressed, and the drinks added such a fun, unique touch to the night.

If you’re planning a special event, I can’t recommend Justin and Hand Crafted enough. They made the whole experience so smooth...