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David Alan Hospitality Group is a full-service catering and events management company based in Berlin, Connecticut that services all of Connecticut, and parts of Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. We offer unparalleled service and the freshest, highest quality food. David Alan Hospitality Group offers creative, custom design while working with you to produce a menu and catering experience that will help you create your Happily Ever After!


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At David Alan we are committed to guaranteeing you the superior service you deserve, the delicious food your guests seek, and the rave reviews you'll be hearing for years to come.

Our uncompromising attention to service ensures every detail, small or large, is handled with care and direction.

Our exceptionally creative designs are contemporary and memorable.

We don't just cater weddings, we cater your wedding!

Let the team at David Alan Create and Design the wedding of your dreams!

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$125

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$125

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$125

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$50

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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4.8 out of 5 rating
120 Reviews
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93% Recommended by couples
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Juliana M. Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hire them asap!

David Alan is more than just a catering company. They are EVERYTHING you need to pull off the wedding of your dreams, especially if you're like me and didn't want to hire a wedding planner. Rachael Anthony was my coordinator and my wedding at the Wadsworth Mansion literally would not have been the amazing night it was without her. If you use David Alan ASK FOR RACHAEL! I wanted an entirely outdoor wedding, and despite the threat of rain, she made it happen (logistically outdoor weddings can be extremely difficult).
Now of course, I'd recommend them solely based on the food. Everyone, and I mean everyone, told us it was the best wedding steak they'd ever had. Perhaps, even the best steak in general. But they are so much more than the incredible food. Rachael helped me bring my vision to life. I had so many little details I wanted executed and a big vision for all of the decor. Rachael spent hours with me planning, organizing and giving insight from her years of experience in the biz. In all the photos you'll see in this post, Rachael coordinated it all for me to genuinely make my dreams come true. She pulled me aside before guests arrived so I could soak it up before the craziness of the day began. I cried seeing all the hard work and details coming together so perfectly. It was all because of her. From my dance floor rentals, tent rental, the champagne glasses and raspberries I bought on my own to cut down on costs (which she let me do) to the bar set up. Everything was just perfect.
Not to mention, she was extremely open and honest in helping me work within my budget and then keeping me on budget! LOL David Alan allows clients to provide their own alcohol and it saved us so much money! Plus, they packed all the rest up for us at the end of the night so we got to keep the leftovers. I have so much love for DAC and genuinely can't recommend them enough. ESPECIALLY if you are doing an outdoor wedding, and/or getting married at the Wadsworth, you should hire them without a doubt.
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Maggie Sent on 01/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Organized, responsive, affordable

David Alan was the caterer of our dreams. They were so much more than the absolutely fantastic food. From the tasting to table settings, ceremony set-up to reception coordination, they made our wedding the most beautiful day. Jenaya took care of every detail in planning down to the smallest details of our menu and up to coordinating the ceremony and reception for our large indoor winter wedding in a multi-roomed mansion. Rachel was our day-of coordinator, and we couldn’t have done it without her! We did our own décor, and she set it up for us, accomplishing a magical feel that we couldn’t have imagined ahead of time. We had some vendors come late, and Rachel took the worry right out of our hands, commanding us to enjoy the day and getting all our vendors together in the background, without a hitch! Every single thing we discussed ahead of time – setting up family photos, arranging our guest table flowers, timing for lighting our candles, and moving chairs without getting in the way of our guests in an already tight indoor space – was done and then some. And at the end of the night, Rachel had us all packed up by the time we had finished saying goodbye to our last guest – we made it to the after party without delay! Rachel is enthusiastic and detailed-oriented, and we were so grateful she was there with us for our day. And finally, Allie was our bridal attendant. She was so kind to us. She took care to reassure me when my emotions threatened to overwhelm me right before walking into the ceremony, handed us our signature drink the minute the wedding ended, and made sure we were fueled by snacks for the entire evening while we visited with our family and friends and danced the night away. David Alan could’ve told us over and over that things couldn’t be done – we couldn’t fit all our guests into the configuration we wanted for our dinner, or that they couldn’t help with our décor (these were all things we heard from other caterers when we interviewed them) and they never did. They helped us to plan the perfect wedding day, making sure the vision we had was achievable, and taking care of even the smallest details for a perfect day. We are so grateful, and we would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding of their own!
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Emily G. Sent on 02/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A wonderful experience!

David Alan Catering were our caterers for our wedding in August 2023 and we had a wonderful experience with them from start to finish. We went for a tasting and their food was incredibly delicious, and the person we met with was super helpful in talking with us about our options. Their menu options were very flexible and the choices for linens and flatware/dinnerware were perfect for our setting and color scheme. On the day of, the person in charge of our event was so kind and helpful (I believe it was Rachael Chaffin) and clearly had a handle on everything and was very experienced. They were very familiar with the venue (Branford House) which also helped immensely. They were able to set up many of our smaller decorative elements and did it perfectly and with very little need for input from me or my husband. Our officiant was quite rude and had been causing us some stress, and Rachael and the other catering staff were incredibly helpful and supportive in the midst of that as well. Many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food! And the staff were also amazingly helpful and efficient in packing things up at the end of the night. We had a wonderful experience and would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding in a similar area!
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Awards

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Real Weddings

Maria & Andrew
46 photos · 11/06/2020
Morgan & Caleb
32 photos · 07/15/2018

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
AvantGarde Design AvantGarde Design Wedding Invitations

David Alan Catering is beyond amazing and super talented in every service that they provide. Unique and custom menus, delicious food, drinks, event set up, and details are all tailored to the couples and events they are working on. Their quick responsiveness is always appreciated and their staff is always friendly and professional. A true blessing to work with!

Connecticut Rental Center Connecticut Rental Center Wedding Rentals

Great people to work with. Delish food. Refreshing style!

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David Alan Hospitality Group frequently asked questions

At David Alan Hospitality Group, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at David Alan Hospitality Group includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
David Alan Hospitality Group offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
David Alan Hospitality Group offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At David Alan Hospitality Group, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At David Alan Hospitality Group, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
David Alan Hospitality Group provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, David Alan Hospitality Group offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
David Alan Hospitality Group is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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