Stress-Free Off-Site Catering
What is Off-Site Catering?
Off-site or off-premise catering is a service where an event venue or restaurant provides catering for a location elsewhere. The Aqua Turf Club offers off-premise catering services for groups of 100+ guests anywhere in the State of Connecticut, with the same high-quality banquet-style food you would experience at one of our event spaces in Plantsville. Whether you plan to serve food in your own conference room, at the beach, at the unveiling of your new project, or even in the middle of a field, we can bring the Aqua Turf Club to you!
Aqua Turf’s Off-Site Catering Process
When you book your off-site catering with Aqua Turf, you can expect a straightforward planning process and a single point of contact: Catering Manager Bobby Thompson. Bobby oversees all off-premise catering services from the first consultation to the event clean-up, working with you to handle every detail, including communicating with outside vendors (A/V companies, DJs/entertainers, decorators, etc.).
Step 1: Consultation
The off-site catering process usually begins with a consultation with Bobby (preferably in-person). If we haven’t catered an event at your location before, Bobby will conduct a site visit to ensure that we consider all the elements we would be working with and determine what we would need to provide for your event. Once you decide to move forward with Aqua Turf’s off-premise catering services, our team will draw up the contract paperwork for you to review and sign. You'll also receive an exclusive invitation to our Annual Tasting Event where you can experience Aqua Turf's delicious dishes before you decide on your menu.
Step 2: Book Your Event with a Deposit
Your off-site catering is officially booked once we receive a deposit for the event.
Step 3: Finalize the Off-Site Catering Menu
Two to three months before the event, you’ll meet with Bobby again to discuss the off-site catering menu, the setup of the space, and the timing of the food courses (appetizers, dinner, dessert, etc.). This is also the time to discuss event details and any additional equipment you might need Aqua Turf to provide for your event (china, linens, etc.).
Step 4: Enjoy Your Event and Let Our Team Handle the Details!
On the day of your event, Bobby will be on-site for the duration of the event, along with an assistant manager to help oversee the staff and coordinate the event, just as we do for events that are held on-site at Aqua Turf. Our staff will assist in setting up the event, providing linens for all the tables and décor on all food stations. We will also assist in the cleanup of everything at the end of your event.
We had Aqua Turf cater our wedding at the Wadsworth Mansion and we worked with Bobby. Bobby was absolutely amazing, very efficient with getting back to me with answers to questions I had. On the wedding day, the staff was spectacular and the food was delicious. Everyone complimented how great everything was and we could not be happier!!
Alisia T.
Why Choose Aqua Turf for Off-Site Catering?
What sets Aqua Turf apart from other off-premise catering services is our high standard for banquets and catering. We do not use food warmers or hot boxes. Most restaurants or catering services must fully prepare their food at their own location and then transport it using food warmers or hot boxes to keep it at temperature until it’s served. But Aqua Turf has two mobile kitchens that allow us to bring the same high-quality food preparation and service you expect from our venue kitchens to just about anywhere in Connecticut.
All your courses are prepared fresh and timed based on when the food will be served. When it’s time for the next course, it comes directly out of the oven, is plated, and is served to your guests as fresh as possible.
We also provide professionally trained waitstaff and bartenders to serve your guests.
We used Aqua Turf for off-site catering and bar. Bobby was awesome to work with from Day 1, but on the wedding day…speechless. Bri and Bobby were on top of EVERYTHING every second and the waitstaff and bartenders were all AMAZING! Everyone was so nice and so personable. You get so much from Aqua Turf for the price and we could not recommend them enough! All of our guests were raving about the food, the staff, and the drinks. We are so so so happy we chose Aqua Turf and would recommend them to anyone.
Luka A.
Book Your Next Off-Site Catering Event
Over the past 50 years, Aqua Turf Club has built our reputation on providing the best quality banquet-style food service in Connecticut at our Plantsville venue and event spaces around the state!
Aqua Turf is the preferred caterer for several Connecticut venues including the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, CT, and the Avon Old Farms Hotel in Avon, CT. Some of our annual off-premise catering clients include:
- Acura of Berlin, Berlin, CT
- Apostolic Fellowship Church, Bloomfield, CT
- Archdiocese of Hartford, Hartford, CT
- Carabetta Enterprises, Meriden, CT
- City of Middletown, Middletown, CT
- Goggin Safety Services, Plantsville, CT
- Hartford Healthcare, statewide
- Hometown Foundation, Cheshire, CT
- Lane Construction, Cheshire, CT
- Manafort Brothers Inc., Plainville, CT
- NDC Commercial Construction, Plainville, CT
- Precision Management, Plantsville, CT
- Sign Pro, Plantsville, CT
- Supreme Industries, Harwinton, CT
- TicketNetwork, South Windsor, CT
The Aqua Turf Club is a premier catering service. Their food is consistently excellent, with high-quality ingredients and expertly prepared dishes. The staff is professional, attentive, and highly experienced, ensuring that every event runs smoothly. We have relied on the Aqua Turf Club for numerous corporate and family events, and they never fail to exceed our expectations. Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail truly set them apart. I highly recommend the Aqua Turf Club for any event, whether corporate or personal.
Joseph F. Carabetta III, Carabetta Enterprises
Our off-site catering is perfect for a variety of events where you’re expecting a minimum of 100 guests or attendees, such as destination weddings, corporate meetings, milestone birthday parties, graduation celebrations, or fundraising events.
Want to learn how we can bring the Aqua Turf Club banquet experience to your building or backyard?