Reviews of Tulips and Maple Kingston (Catering)

Dianna Hardy

Can't say enough about the professional service and food quality of this catering service. Chef Luis and Christine are the perfect pair to create and execute a stunning meal no matter how large the crowd. I look forward to the next event I get to attend where they are in charge of our taste buds.

Rebel Tents

We have worked with many catering companies over the years, but Tulips and Maple is among the top. Premier service at every step. We have forwarded many clients to them and, without exception, our clients have come back with raving reviews. Their catering is innovative but consistent, and their staff are attentive and professional. 5 Stars unequivocally deserved!

Eric Rapos

We had the opportunity to work with Tulips and Maple for our December wedding and all we can say is YUM! The food was amazing and our guests are still commenting about it to this day. We may have ordered a little too much food (it was too hard to pick from the great variety of appetizers), but people loved the food so much that they still managed to finish it all. The night went off smoothly and a lot of that had to do with the professionalism of the service staff from the reception, through dinner, and even late into the night. For our dinner we went with two options (Mediterranean Chicken and Rib-eye Steaks) and both were delicious – trust me I tried some of my wife’s! The portions were extremely generous and no one left hungry! Chef Luis and his kitchen staff sure know their way around a delicious meal. Our sides were a roasted vegetable medley and truffle smashed potatoes, both of which were perfect. For dessert we had the Resse’s peanut butter cake (I am a peanut butter lover) and it was amazing – a friend of mine posted a photo on line with the caption of “best wedding dessert EVER”. Throughout the prep and planning, Christine was helpful in responding to our questions and requests (which at times were many), and in the end, our wedding reception was one that we feel our guests will remember for a long time to come. We want to thank Luis, Christine, and all of the staff at Tulips and Maple Kingston for all of their wonderful work in making our wedding dreams come true.

James Reid Funeral Home & Cremation

Everyone loved the dinner and drinks at the retirement staff party last evening. Thank you Christine so very much for organizing it so well. Thank you to your chef and sous-chefs and all the behind-the-scenes helpers who put our order together. The pesto pasta salad was especially delicious! Be sure to tell Dani that she was terrific. Her way of catching my eye to see what I needed was professional. She handled the one drink ticket very well. She did way more than she needed to, cleaning and packaging up the leftovers, which our people really appreciated. She was very pleasant in all ways. Many thanks to Tulip and Maple! We are very happy to recommend your catering, as we do to our families at the funeral home.

Sam Browne

We had them cater our small family wedding at a private residence on Amherst Island. From the very first email, they were responsive and accommodating with all of our special requests, especially given the situation with the pandemic. The staff were extremely professional and took all possible measures to ensure cleanliness and safety. The set up and service was excellent and timely on the day, and the beef dish was possibly the best we’ve ever had! We definitely recommend their services!

Michelle J Stenson

Tulips and Maple offer great service and delicious things to eat!!! Serving Ottawa and now Kingston is lucky to have them!!!

Tess Wittmann

Had a great time working with Tulips and Maple! They catered our sustainable event and were more than helpful with making the event zero waste, using food rescue, donating food scraps, and providing an incredible vegan meal on top of it all. Also, very helpful with all dietary restrictions.

Craig Young

Tulips and Maple catered our daughter’s wedding in August. The pork medallions and smashed potatoes are to die for. Numerous guests continue to comment on how delicious the meal was. The servers were very professional and the service was second to none. I can’t recommend this company highly enough!

M&L DJs

We have had the pleasure of working with Tulips and Maple Kingston on numerous occasions. If you are looking for a team full of passion, dedication and amazing culinary talent then look no further.

Holly Perrier

Tulips and Maple catered our wedding in August, 2019 for 105 people. The food was good, but there were a few mistakes with dietary issues. After being made aware of the issues the staff was very accommodating, but it was unfortunate that the bride had to be notifying the staff of issues on her own wedding day. I found the communication process leading up to the wedding to be a bit unprofessional - over 50 emails had to be sent back and forth because they had no online forum program. Their tasting space isn't very nice either - it's at an old house that hasn't been renovated recently. I would say that they get the job done at a very reasonable price, but overall I wasn't super thrilled with the experience. My favourite part of the experience was the donut wall!!

Quinton Howes

Great food, great service, reliable, highly enjoyed the team that truly dedicates their time to you. Would recommend everytime.

Kristy Hurst

We used Tulips and Maple Kingston catering as our wedding caterer July 09, 2021. Our guests are still raving about how delicious all the food was. My husband and I are very particular in the food we enjoy and Tulips and Maple lived up to all our expectations. They were extremely accomidating when we wanted to make changes after our tasting, Dani was always super prompt in responding to all emails. Planning a wedding during daily changes in COVID regulations, kept us all on our toes and this caterer was prepared to provide take-out 3 course dinners if our reception was not allowed to happen. The day of the wedding, all the servers followed the rules and yet still provided friendly service and amazing food to all the guests. Even the Venue owners commented how impressed and professional everyone associated with Tulips and Maple Catering. Thank you for making our day so amazing and memorable for everyone, thank you for being patient and understanding with the constant changing of rules. Highly highly reccomend!!!!

Timothy Gilbert

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding catered by Tulips this year. Simply the best catered wedding I've been to all summer! The level of food produced on site as a mobile service was beautiful. So many well prepared creative choices and very friendly staff. I'd recommend their services to anyone looking for quality catering!!!!

Hilary Shoreman

I just finished planning and executing an event in Kingston and was unfamiliar with the city and vendors. Tulips and Maple (Kingston), especially Christine, were a delight to work with from start to finish. A lot of revisions were made throughout the process with the new Covid restrictions and precautions, however, Christine was always patient, helpful, and accommodating. As for delivery, she was on time, professional, and very kind. The food was fantastic, the guests were all very happy and most importantly, full! Thank you so much for being such an amazing vendor to work with. Look forward to working together again in the future and will definitely be referring this team to other planners and clients!

Alewife Event Bartending ;

Tulips and Maple sets the standard for incredible food and excellent service. We work alongside them quite often and we are never left in anything but awe of their culinary masterpieces and dedication to ensuring an amazing experience for all guests. If you are looking to have all of your expectations greatly exceeded, use Tulips and Maple!

Dennis P. Kisyk, Jr.

At the outset, we wanted to serve our guests food cooked with the care and ability that we enjoy when dining out home in New York City. As soon as we saw Tulips and Maple's proposed menu, we knew they cared about food. When we got to do our tasting, we knew Tulips and Maple could execute a delicious, thoughtful meal. Once we sat down to dinner at our wedding, it became clear that scaling their food up to our group of nearly 90 was no problem. Their servers were prompt and attentive and the food was every bit as delicious as we had hoped it would be. Many of our guests volunteered that it was the best meal they'd ever had a a wedding. We look forward to the next time we throw a big party in Kingston. Tulips and Maple will be first on our list of people to call.

Cat London

Tulips and Maple did the catering for a four-day meditation retreat I helped to organize. The food was wonderful, the service was top-notch, and the communication was great. We had a pretty challenging catering situation, since the food all needed to be vegan and we had a lot of sensitivities and allergies. Everything was hot and ready precisely on time, and the team was extremely helpful, accommodating, and great to work with.

Daphne Choquette

We had our 30th Wedding Anniversary party catered by Tulips and Maple, and we had an abundance of food, beautifully presented, but the greatest asset was our server, Marie, who was industrious and kept things replenished, wine uncorked and was very pleasant to all of our guests. She made everything go so smoothly for our party. Everyone was quite impressed. Good for parties · Professional staff · Delicious food

Sarah Chapman

I cannot say enough about Tulips and Maple. They provided an amazing meal for our wedding and Christine and her team were a breeze to work with. The pre-planning was so easy and they had the wedding under control and I never had to worry about a thing! I have never heard so many compliments about wedding food before but our guests loved it!

Marla Le

We were very happy working with Tulips and Maple for our August 2019 wedding. Christine was very responsive and easy to work with during our planning, and the staff on the day of were very professional and friendly. We had many compliments on the food and were impressed with the meals they prepared from their mobile food truck, given our venue did not have a kitchen.

Brittany Banks

We ordered during Covid times for a wedding that had to be reduced from 40 people to 10 people. They were super understanding and accommodating. Even helped organize rental pickup as we were celebrating outside of Kingston region. The food was very good and fresh! When they say they are generous in portions they are! We got almost double what we needed and ended up sending every person home with tons of food. Would order again, and they were accommodating with having the food dropped off instead of being originally catered in the buffet format.

Natasha Johnston

My husband and I booked the Tulips and Maple Kingston catering company for a Farewell Party the day after our wedding. From the moment the team arrived to the time they left guests commented on how professional, friendly, and courteous they were. That's just the beginning. The food was to die for (specifically the grilled cheese and jalapeno poppers which stole the show) and no one could have gone home hungry. Our event was perfect and it was so nice knowing that we did not have much planning to worry about after having to plan a "covid wedding" 3 times. We cannot thank you enough!

Amanda

We ordered a drop off holiday dinner with canapes. The delivery people were 20 minutes early and really efficient at getting things set up and dinner warming so we could have the canapes first. We even got extra canapes. The duck crostinis were excellent!

RobRose Wynands

Fabulous patio location, excellent food and service! They even shipped husband's jacket he left there to us no charge. Would recommend highly ????

Holly Hooper

Excellent food. Impeccable service. Tulips and Maple are more than just a catering company- they are event planners; making sure things go seamlessly, and that every single detail is attended to. They answer emails promptly, work within your budget and treat the Bride and Groom extra special! I highly recommend them!!

Garrett Perkins

T&M catered our wedding - food was incredible and the help and service of the staff was amazing. Six Stars!

Mishele Mahoney

We love Tulips and Maple!!!! We have experienced them 3 times.......once at a friend's home for her 50th birthday a couple of years ago and then we hired them to cater our daughter's wedding at our home and then about a month ago, they catered our own wedding at our home. We can not say enough wonderful things about the quality of food and service they provide. Everything was spectacular. Not only that, but they go above and beyond, helping with little things at the venue that made things easier for us. A big thank you to the crew. You are awesome!!

Ben Draper

We were married at the discovery centre at Fort Henry in 2017. The food was delicious. Everything we asked for on the day of was there, just not enough. We had an open bar wedding and the bar ran out of EVERYTHING at different times. Always something to drink just not what you might want at that time. I specially asked for more booze knowing who my guest were but was insured they had enough. The person in charge, I believe it was Kristine or Katlyn, did a good job other then the fact they ran out of booze but the rest of the staff I didn't not feel was as good as I could have hoped for. The bridal party also was supposed to have apps set aside for them but the was none. We also had some confusion with guest sitting for a while prior to being served. We were compensated fairly for th blunders and the food was great, unfortunately for me when paying for an open bar I expect it not to by dry at any point. Because I felt the need to fix the error there was time spent dealing with staff that I should have been enjoying with my wife that I will not get back.

Jenilee Liersch

Words cannot describe how impressed and amazed we are with tulips and maple for our wedding. Our wedding was perfect and we could not have done it without Christine and her team. Chef Luis's food was mouth watering good and I had compliments all night about the quality and taste presented in every dish! Absolutely loved my perfect wedding day and this team created that!

Samantha Mahoney

An excellent company to work for with great people, food and service!

jeff de ruiter

Great Food and a pleasure to work with!

Lori Alves Macphail

Excellent food and fantastic customer service. Went out of their way to accomodate our events as small as 40 people and as large as 1200 people. Always stayed in our limited budget. Tulips and Maple are a definite favorite in my books!

Scott Darling

I was at a Christmas Party in December and was blown away by the quality and the professionalism of all staff. I hosted a business networking mixer this winter and they could not have been more helpful. They met me at the venue to review all setup and go over the menu in person. The event went perfect and everyone has approached me since raving about the food and how good it was. Thank you to your entire team!

Chris

We had Tulips & Maple Kingston cater a two-day, 50+ person corporate event, which involved breakfast, snacks, lunches, and hot and cold beverages. Before selecting Tulips & Maple, we got quotes from other area caterers. Tulips & Maple was not the least expensive, but we selected them because they had a more professional menu and presentation. Christine was helpful and responsive throughout the process, and Tulips & Maple Kingston pulled together the order effectively. The conference participants praised the food, and the quality of the food enhanced the experience for them. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We would definitely select Tulips & Maple Kingston again.

Eliza Trotter

Great food and very helpful staff!

Sarah Rouleau

I've had the pleasure of working with Tulips and Maple as they were catering weddings that I was photographing. Often the caterer can put a wedding reception behind schedule but this is not the case for Tulips and Maple. Their work was efficient, on time and most importantly... delicious! In my line of work I eat a lot of wedding food and you always remember the good and the bad. Tulips and Maple are definitely in the GREAT category and I'm excited when I know that I'll be enjoying their food while photographing a wedding. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for scrumptious food at their next event!

Lise D

We were delighted with the wonderful food, both in its lovely presentation and fantastic taste, and the service was very friendly, yet very professional, done to high standards. I would highly recommend Tulips and Maple to anyone planning a special event!

Erin Fergusson

We used Tulip and Maple for our June 2017 wedding. The tasting was great and we liked being able to bring along our mothers for their feedback as well to make our final selections. The food was enjoyable the day of the wedding and we heard great feedback from our guests. We were able to select the wine of our choosing without issue; however, the beer and ciders that we had selected were not all provided (some switched out for other options which we were not aware of prior to the wedding). The open bar that we had also ran out of some liquor throughout the evening. Thankfully it was early enough that it could be re-stocked without issue. Overall we quite enjoyed our experience with Tulips and Maple, the food was great and things were organized and ran smoothly throughout the evening.

Lisa C

Tulips & Maple cateter our wedding in Prince Edward county in July. We were really impressed with their food & service. The quality of food was very important to us and they really came through. We also had some power issues at our venue and last minute changes due to rain, and they rolled with the punches beautifully. Tulips & Maple and their staff really went above and beyond, they helped wherever we needed it from collecting our gifts and setting up our gift table (due to rain delay). We have received many compliments from our guests raving about how great the food was. We would use Tulips & Maple again. Thank you to Chef Luis & Christine!

Anne Moffatt Armes

Excellent communication from the very start. So many great food options to choose from and the team is happy to work with you to customize your meal, everything from food to drink choices to linens. All comments from guests the day of the wedding were positive (excellent food and the portion size was great!) Service was fantastic, particularly from the coordinator Christine.

Annie Hollis

Tulips and Maple catered our wedding this fall in the PEC area. Dani was an absolute delight and made the planning and meal selection process very easy. We could not have asked for better organization and professionalism on the day of the event, everything was served promptly and looked beautiful. We heard rave reviews from our guests about all of the dinner options and Dani was thoughtful enough to save us a plate of the canapés when she noticed that we had not made it to the cocktail hour. We would absolutely recommend this team!

Laura Larin

We received many compliments on the food for our corporate event. It helped make our event very elegant and enjoyable for our clients and guests. The staff worked hard to provide excellent service and communicated well with us to make sure everything was done the way we wanted it.

Matthew Darcel

Tulips and Maple catered my outdoor wedding with around 90 people present. Both Dani and Christine were a pleasure to deal with and were extremely responsive to all emails and queries leading up to the event. The food was incredible and brought out to all guests in a timely manner and was delicious. We had lots of positive feedback from our guests on how good the food was. We are extremely thankful that we went with Tulips and Maple as it could not have been a better experience. Thank you!

Nikki Green

I own Niche Photography, a Wedding Photography business in Kingston and I've had the pleasure of working with Tulips and Maple a couple of times. The time and effort that they put into the taste and presentation of their food is truly an art, and ever so delicious. I always look forward to us working together.

William Barraclough

I got married in August, 2019. Tulips and Maple catered the event. We were not very happy with the services that they provided. They contacted our venue without our knowledge and tried to do business behind our backs. The food was decent and the chicken was dry. They were late the day of our wedding. The charcuterie board was nothing close to their instagram (which looked amazing). Our wedding coordinator had to have a discussion about helping with clean-up, which is something we had paid extra for. Overall, we were disappointed with the services that Tulips and Maple provided and we felt that it was difficult to work with them. I wouldn't recommend Tulips and Maple.

Blair Pelling

Our guests still talk about the food and service from Tulips & Maple, more than 3 months past! The behind-the-scenes flexibility and additional efforts to go above and beyond were what made Christine and her staff truly stand out. The food speaks for itself (best we've had at a wedding...ever!), and Christine made our day that much more incredible. Thank you so much Christine and Tulips & Maple for everything!

Little River

I have had the pleasure of working with Tulips & Maple on several weddings. As a wedding decorator, I have always appreciated their careful attention to how food is presented (be it plated or buffet) and their recognition that they too contribute to the overall decor of the event. Christine consistently comes to check with me about placement of items on the table as to not interfere with the decor while not compromising the necessities for an excellent culinary experience for the guests. Their collaborative approach does not go unnoticed and certainly makes them stand out from many other caterers. On top of all of that, they are professional, efficient and courteous. And of course, last but certainly not least, the quality of their food is exceptional.

Jennifer Lagani

We had our food tasting for our wedding with Christine and Luis this weekend from Tulips and Maple Kingston and the food was incredible. They were so flexible and accommodating when it came to booking our tasting. We are so happy that we booked with them. They are so willing to make whatever you want for your day happen. We cannot wait for our wedding day now!

Jeff & Lyndsay

Tulips and Maple catered our wedding at the discovery centre. We worked closely with Christine who made the process so easy. She suggested the use of food stations and was so creative with the food offerings for our guests, along with multiple suggestions for guests with dietary restrictions. The food was all incredible from canapés, to dinner, dessert and midnight snack. All of guests were extremely happy and full. All of the staff on the day of the event were friendly and helpful. Thank you Christine and your whole team for an incredible day.

Karen Nerak

We hired Tulips and Maple Catering from Kingston and right from our first contact with them we were thrilled. Dani, our catering coordinator, was absolutely incredible to work with. The bride and groom are foodies and had very specific requirements for their dinner menu. They wanted "classy pub style" and they also wanted to ensure that there were options for guests with specific food needs. They worked very closely with Dani and Chef Loui on developing a menu and when they did their private tasting, it was "love at first bite". The service during the day of the wedding was impeccable, the team were so friendly and professional and Dani was a calming presence for me. Guests are still raving about how delicious the meal was, they could not get enough of the duck confit poutine and the pulled pork sliders.

Kris Lyn

Tulips and maple catered our wedding during this pandemic, this Labour day weekend . They went above and beyond to cater for us. Their food was so delicious. They customized a special bbq menu just for us. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful and easy to get along with. They were in constant contact with me to ensure all our needs were met and we were satisfied. Very professional, organized, generous staff and company. We highly recommend Tulips and maples for any event .