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A truly exceptional event, one in which every detail is flawlessly fulfilled and the hosts’ and guests’ every expectation is exceeded, is the result of unrivaled know-how and cutting-edge creativity. Established in 1986, The Casual Gourmet has the experience to take your wedding, social event or corporate gathering from vision to dream come true. Our chef’s custom-created menus feature locally sourced ingredients; our bakers’ confections are works of art; and our professional event planners are absolutely unsurpassed. Ready to get started? Contact us today!

Highly recommend the Casual Gourmet! They were so easy to work with and truly are so much more than just a catering company. They really act as your coordinator and were such a pleasure to work with. If you are looking to have a Cape wedding, and can use your own caterer, the casual gourmet is a must!

Alli & Eric

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One of the Cape’s prettiest working marinas set in one of its most picturesque towns, Nauticus Marina is all about nautical chic. Available for tented weddings for up to 200 guests, this is a truly exceptional Cape Cod waterfront reception venue. With a small-scale working lighthouse and slips filled with large-scale yachts, colorful nautical flags snapping in the breeze and seaside sunsets, nothing says ‘Cape Cod wedding’ quite like the stunningly-beautiful Nauticus Marina. If you’re looking for a waterfront venue that’s certain to leave a lasting impression on your guests, you’ve found it!

With more than 100 acres of award-winning gardens, a world-renowned classic car collection and picture-perfect photo ops everywhere, Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich is an iconic Cape Cod wedding venue. From its azaleas in April and rhododendrons in May to summer’s hydrangeas and fall’s fabulous foliage, to winter’s Gardens Aglow displays, each season here is simply spectacular.

Because The Casual Gourmet has been catering weddings on Cape Cod for more than 25 years, we’re familiar with the many private waterfront homes here which can be rented for receptions. Some of these homes are well known as reception venues, while others are unadvertised. Whether you’re looking for a large, ocean-front estate or compound to host your reception and spend an entire week, or a vintage, waterfront home for just the day, we’re here to help you find your ideal location.

The Casual Gourmet, Cape Cod’s Foremost Caterer and Event Planner, is accorded ‘Preferred Status’ at Underwood Estates in Chatham, MA. This privately owned historic home overlooking Stage Harbor is available to rent for tented weddings and events.

When one says that something will be “the social event of the season,” most would assume that claim is hyperbole. Yet when it came to the Cape Cod wedding of George Regan, founder and CEO of Regan Communications Group, and his beloved, Elizabeth Akeley, that might actually be an understatement. Social event of the year, […]

When a bride opts to ditch her wedding gown and go with a short floral dress for her reception, you just know it’s going to be a fun wedding with a decidedly laidback vibe. Yet, with a stunning Cape Cod wedding venue, a thoughtful planning process, and gorgeous details, “laid back” can still feel luxurious, […]

With more than 550 miles of coastline and countless oceanfront hotels, it’s no surprise that waterfront wedding venues on Cape Cod garner so much attention. Yet the Cape is known nearly as much for its history as it is beaches – the Pilgrims stopped in Provincetown before moving onto Plymouth – and we boast several […]

We had an incredible experience with Olive and her team at The Casual Gourmet. We had countless guests raving that it was the best wedding food they’ve had. The thoughtful appetizers, delicious and perfectly prepared main course and ice cream for dessert were all a hit. Olive and Kelly made us feel completely at ease through the whole planning process...

Jen V

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Memorable weddings on Cape Cod don’t just happen. They require outstanding food, gracious service, elegant presentation, and sparkling style. We’ll find you the perfect Cape Cod wedding venue–be it a romantic marina, a rustic farm, a charming inn, or a striking museum hall. We’ll secure all the vendors and equipment, and create a masterful menu based on your tastes that will please everyone’s palate. And on your wedding day, we’ll guarantee that your event is full of outstanding food, gracious service, and sparkling style making your day one to remember.