Backyard
Lakou Sunset Feast
A long family-style table in your yard, the way a Haitian lakou (courtyard) gathers everyone together. Rice and beans, fried plantains, pikliz, grilled fish, wildflowers and string lights.
Catering · Private Chef · Parties · Rentals
Food and parties your guests talk about for years.
From a quiet dinner for two to a celebration for 1,000, Theo cooks any cuisine you love, presents it beautifully, styles the room and brings the rentals, anywhere in Massachusetts.
2–1,000guests per event
All of MAwe come to you
One callfood, decor and rentals
Backyard feastsLong tables, string lights and food from every culture, set up in your own yard.
What we do
Everything for your event, handled by one team.
Book one service or put them together. Most clients combine food, decoration and rentals so there is only one person to call.
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Catering
American, Italian, Haitian, Latin and more. Buffets, family-style platters and plated meals for weddings, church events, birthdays, graduations and company parties, from 2 up to 1,000 guests.
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Private chef
A chef in your kitchen for anniversaries, date nights, family dinners and small gatherings. We shop, cook, serve and clean up.
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Tea parties
Afternoon tea for kids and adults, with real teacups, tiered stands, sweets and savory bites, plus costumes for the little ones.
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Kids & backyard parties
Birthday spreads kids actually eat, backyard feasts under string lights, and full setups so you can enjoy your own party.
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Decoration & backdrops
Balloon garlands, backdrops, table styling, flowers and dessert tables designed around your colors and theme.
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Cooking lessons
Hands-on classes for groups, couples and kids. Learn dishes from many cultures, beautiful plating, baking and everyday home cooking.
Signature experience
Afternoon tea, for little royals and grown-ups.
Our tea parties are the event people ask about most. We bring the table, the china, the food and, for kids, a rack of costumes to dress up in.
Little Royals Tea
- Princess gowns, fairy wings, capes and crowns to wear
- Kid-size teacups with pink lemonade or fruit tea
- Mini sandwiches, fruit, scones and pastel sweets
- Tea table styling in your chosen colors
- Good for birthdays, playdates and girls' groups
Grown-Up Garden Tea
- Fine china, silver teapots and linen napkins
- Loose-leaf teas and fresh tropical juices
- Savory bites, Haitian patties, scones and coconut tartlets
- Florals and a styled table or backdrop
- Good for bridal and baby showers, Mother's Day and birthdays
Big events
Two guests or a thousand, every plate gets the same care.
Weddings, church and community dinners, graduations, reunions and company events. We plan the menu, staff the buffet and keep the food hot from the first guest to the last.
Meet Theo
Trained at Le Cordon Bleu. Raised on a Haitian table.
I grew up in Haiti, where food brings everyone together. I studied at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and I love the science of turning simple ingredients into something beautiful.
Today I cook every cuisine, from American and Italian to Haitian and every kind of dessert, and I plan and decorate the whole event so my clients can relax and enjoy their guests. I am also the author of the Haitian Collection Cookbook.
Party ideas
Not sure what to throw? Start here.
Each idea can be booked as-is or changed to fit your guests, budget and space.
Kids
Confetti Birthday Spread
Fruit skewers, mini sliders, mac and cheese cups, plantain chips and cupcakes. Food kids love and parents don't have to cook.
Decoration
Backdrop & Dessert Table
An arched backdrop, balloon garland, statement chair and cake table. The corner every guest takes photos in.
Private chef
Candlelight Dinner at Home
A multi-course dinner cooked and served in your kitchen. Perfect for anniversaries, proposals or a special birthday.
Showers
Garden Shower Tea
A bridal or baby shower built around afternoon tea, with florals, soft colors and a dessert display.
Haitian Heritage Night
Soup joumou, diri ak djon djon, akra and tablèt kokoye, with a live story of every dish.
Graduation Open House
Grab-and-go platters, a photo backdrop and a dessert bar for guests coming and going all afternoon.
Church & Community Dinner
Large-batch meals for fellowship, fundraisers and holidays, served buffet style.
Kids Cooking Party
Aprons on: kids make their own mini pizzas or cupcakes, then eat what they made.
Menus
Any cuisine, beautifully presented.
American, Italian, Haitian and Caribbean, Latin, Mediterranean and every kind of dessert. You choose the food; we make every plate and platter look as good as it tastes.
Don't see what you want? Ask for it. Menus are built around your event, your guests and your favorite dishes, including vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-friendly options.
Rentals
Check rental availability
Rent the pieces, with or without our food.
Planning your own party? Rent what you need. We can deliver, set up and pick up.
Costume rentals
Princess gowns, fairy wings, capes and crowns for tea parties, birthdays and dress-up themes.
Backdrop rentals
Arched and round backdrop panels, stands and balloon garland setups for photos, cake tables and stages.
Party supplies
Teacups and saucers, tea sets, gold chargers, cake stands, lanterns, linens, chairs and more.
Cooking experiences
A cooking show in your own home, starring you.
Celebrating a birthday? Want to cook with your husband, wife or partner? Book a private cooking experience and I come to you, anywhere in Massachusetts, with everything needed to make it a wonderful moment.
Birthday cooking parties
Couples and date nights
Private cooking show at home
Family and kids classes
Friends and girls' nights
Team building
Book a cooking class
Schedule your date
Fill in the short class form below with your date, town and number of guests.
Choose the menu
Send me what you want to cook, or let me suggest a menu. Any cuisine, any level.
Groceries your way
Our staff can do all the shopping for you, or you shop and I bring the recipe list.
Cook, laugh, eat
I arrive with the right equipment, teach step by step, and you enjoy what you made.
Fundraising
Fundraising dinners for churches and communities.
Raise money for your church, school, team or community group with a dinner people will line up for. We plan the menu, cook in large batches, serve and help you set a plate price that works for your goal.
Church dinnersPlate salesCommunity galasSchool and team eventsHoliday meals
Plan a fundraiser
Cooking class request
Book a cooking class at your place.
Nice and simple: tell me when, where and what you'd like to cook. I will reply with a price and confirm your date.
Questions
Good to know.
What areas do you serve?
All of Massachusetts, from Boston and Cambridge to the South Shore, Worcester, the North Shore, Western Mass and Cape Cod. Delivery starts at $90 for local events, with a per-mile charge for longer distances.
What is the smallest and largest event you do?
We cook for as few as 2 people (private chef dinners) and cater events up to 1,000 guests.
How far ahead should I book?
For large events and weddings, 2 to 3 months ahead is best. Small parties and private dinners can often be booked 2 to 3 weeks ahead. Call to check a date that is sooner.
Can I rent costumes, backdrops or supplies without catering?
Yes. Rentals can be booked on their own, with pickup or with delivery and setup.
Do you handle special diets?
Yes. We plan vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-friendly dishes. Let us know your guests' needs when you ask for a quote.
What kinds of food do you cook?
Any kind. American, Italian, Haitian and Caribbean, Latin, Mediterranean, kids party food, afternoon tea and all types of desserts. If you have a dish in mind, just ask.
Book your event
Tell us what you're celebrating.
Fill in the form and your request comes straight to us, or reach out directly. We usually reply within one business day.
Call or text(781) 473-6099
Emailtheo@theoepc.com
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Service areaAll of Massachusetts