Black Tie, at your service

We’re known for our amazing food and creative presentation, but we also provide as much (or as little) event design and coordination as you need. We offer “soup to nuts” service—but if you just want the soup, you can trust that it will be fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully tailored to your event! We will customize our services according to your vision and budget.

Custom Catering

We fuse flavor with finesse.

We have built our reputation on artfully prepared food, which we handcraft using the freshest locally sourced ingredients available. We co-create food and beverage menus based on your taste and the style of your catered event.

Just some of the types of catering services we offer:

  • Medium and large corporate events

  • “Drop and set” breakfast and lunch meetings

  • Weddings 

  • Holidays and special celebrations

  • Cocktail receptions

  • Lobster bakes

  • Backyard barbecues

  • Multi-course, plated dinners

  • Buffet style

  • Family style

  • Specialty food stations

We can provide our custom catering at your favorite locations or one of our distinctive venues. We prepare everything on site whenever possible. While it takes a bit more planning and attention, the result is better, fresher food for you and your guests. Plus, our professional wait staff is second to none.

Event Planning & Design

Exactly how you pictured it.

That’s our goal with every Black Tie event. And if you’re not quite sure what the picture looks like, our talented team of designers will guide you toward an event you’ll love. 

Our event services include:

  • Developing food and beverage menus

  • Planning for a wide variety of corporate events

  • Co-creating wedding design, décor, and style

  • Consulting on all details of design, including statement pieces, backdrops, and personal touches

  • Developing floor plans for the ceremony and reception

  • Site visits and venue selection

  • Referring and/or securing vendors 

  • Coordinating rentals, such as tents, chairs, linens, and special features

  • Guest and vendor management

  • Day-of coordination and logistics

  • Orchestrating the event from beginning to end

There’s a lot that goes into achieving a picture-perfect event: lighting and linens, florists and photographers, venues and vendor contracts. From the initial consultation until the last guest leaves, our event planners will make your event seamless and superlative. 

Bar Service

Cheers!

Whether you serve fine wine, local craft beer, or signature cocktails, the right beverages complete an event. Be assured that we are insured and licensed and that our bar staff has been “tips” certified.

Our bar service offerings include:

  • Professional hosted bar service

  • Premium brand liquors, non-alcoholic drinks and mixers, and garnishes

  • Domestic, commercial, and local craft beers

  • Top-shelf tier of beer, wine, and liquor 

  • Cash bar service

  • Special beverage displays (house-made lemonade, fresh brewed mint iced tea, Maine apple cider)

  • Signature cocktails and mocktails

  • Dinner wine by the bottle

  • Toasting champagne or prosecco

We will customize our bar service to blend seamlessly with your event. If there's a drink you want that’s not on our menu, we’ll source it – or create it. And we love to collaborate on signature cocktails and mocktails!

Baking Services

Savory and sweet.

With our in-house bakery we can offer fresh, made-from-scratch desserts, breads, and baked goods. Our Executive Pastry Chef and her team can custom-create a wide assortment of baked products, from petite pastries and statement cakes to bread bowls and dinner rolls.

Here are just some of our bakery offerings:

  • Wedding cakes

  • Statement cakes and cupcakes

  • Tastings and tasting kits

  • Mousse cups, cream puffs, and eclairs

  • Freshly baked bread and rolls

  • Muffins and scones

  • Mini doughnuts

  • Pretzels

We’re happy to work with you to accommodate any dietary requests, including gluten, dairy, and vegan restrictions. Whatever your preferences, we will bake you something delicious.

Distinctive Touches

Make it one of a kind.

Our event designers will collaborate creatively with you, bringing their innovative ideas and knowledge of current trends to the table. 

Some examples of special features:

  • Distinctive tablescapes 

  • Dramatic lighting

  • Guest photo booth

  • Designed backdrops

  • Custom monogram

  • Thematic signage and place settings

  • Unique cake toppers and desserts

  • Interactive food stations

  • Dessert displays

  • Creative gift bags and favors

At Black Tie, we strive to make every event unique by contemplating how every detail will add to the experience. Whether your event is business formal, casual chic, or an elegant affair, our team will draw inspiration from your story to curate a nuanced event that is completely original.