Emery’s Catering
Emery's Catering is a third-generation, family-owned caterer founded in 1970 in Warwick, RI, serving weddings, corporate and social events, and inflight catering across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersWarwick, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Emery’s Catering does
Emery's Catering is a third-generation, family-owned catering company headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island, founded in 1970. The company serves a tri-state area spanning Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut with four primary service lines: wedding and special events catering, social and corporate catering, inflight catering (TF Green Airport since 1997), and bar and beverage service. It operates multiple physical facilities including its Warwick headquarters, a consolidated Central Falls production site, the Le Foyer banquet facility acquired in 1994, and the Fountain Street Grill restaurant in Pawtucket, supported by a headcount in the 11-50 range.
The business is led by General Manager Matt Rowey, with a Navy-trained executive chef heading culinary operations and a dedicated team of event coordinators covering weddings, corporate events, and social functions. Events range from 10 to 500 guests, and the company maintains preferred-vendor partnerships with high-end venues such as Glen Manor House and The Towers in Newport. Distribution combines direct sales, institutional contracts (TF Green Airport, Rhode Island Foundation), and the EZCater online corporate ordering platform.
Revenue is generated through per-event catering contracts, bar and beverage markups, inflight catering agreements, and ancillary restaurant revenue at Fountain Street Grill. Pricing is event-based with no subscription, SaaS, or recurring-revenue components. There is no disclosed proprietary technology stack, no AI/ML capability, and no public funding activity; the operation is a traditional hospitality services business with diversified but regionally concentrated revenue streams.
Emery’s Catering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Emery’s Catering
- Legal name
- Emery's Catering
- Website
- https://emeryscatering.com/
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Emery's Catering is a third-generation, family-owned caterer founded in 1970 in Warwick, RI, serving weddings, corporate and social events, and inflight catering across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Emery’s Catering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Catering Services
- NAICS
- Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (72231), Special Food Services (7223)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH), Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)
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Where Emery’s Catering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Warwick
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Emery’s Catering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Wedding & Special Events Catering: Full-service catering for weddings and special events including menu preparation, food service, setup, and cleanup. Revenue is generated on a per-event basis with pricing based on guest count, menu selection, and service level required. Events range from intimate gatherings of 10 to large celebrations of 500 guests.
- Social & Corporate Catering: Catering services for corporate events, private parties, office meetings, birthdays, showers, picnics, and backyard barbecues. Provides hot and cold buffet options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Revenue is event-based with customizable menus to suit client needs, taste, style, and budget.
- Inflight Catering: Catering services for private aircraft for over 30 years. Provides first-class meals for private flights on short notice. Long-standing client relationship with TF Green Airport since 1997. Revenue generated through per-flight or per-event catering orders.
- Bar & Beverage Service: Fully licensed and insured bar services including full service open bar (top shelf, premium, beer & wine options), cash bar, non-alcoholic bar, and full bar setup. Also offers bring-your-own alcohol option where they provide bartenders and setup only. Revenue from beverage packages is typically bundled with catering services or offered as standalone bartender services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom event-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels11 records
Emery’s Catering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Emery's Catering provides full-service food and beverage catering for weddings, special events, corporate functions, social gatherings, and private aviation. Offerings span menu preparation, professional service staff, setup, cleanup, linens, and bar services with customizable menus for 10 to 500 guests. Operations are supported by physical kitchen and banquet facilities in Warwick and Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Product overview
Emery's Catering is a family-owned catering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of food service products and event catering services. The core offerings include Wedding & Special Events Catering (with full-service event management for 10-500 guests), Social & Corporate Catering (for parties, meetings, and office events), and Inflight Catering Service (serving private aviation for over 30 years). Supporting these core services are Bar & Beverage Service (offering open bar, cash bar, and BYO options) and multiple specialized menus including Special Events, General Catering, Dessert, Inflight, Holiday, and Bar & Beverage menus. The company also operates Fountain Street Grill banquet facility in Pawtucket, RI. The product portfolio operates as a unified catering service with event management, with online ordering available through EZCater for corporate catering.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Wedding & Special Events Catering Full-service wedding and special event catering including expert Wedding Managers, custom menu building, setup, decor, linens, and cleanup for events ranging from 10 to 500 guests across Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut.
- Social & Corporate Catering Catering for private parties, office meetings, corporate events, baby showers, breakfasts, picnics, barbecues, rehearsal dinners, and bereavement events, with customizable hot and cold buffet options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and online ordering via EZ Cater for corporate clients.
- Inflight Catering Service First-class in-flight meal service for private flights with rapid turnaround capability, operating for over 30 years and serving TF Green Airport and private aviation clients on short notice.
- Bar & Beverage Service Fully licensed and insured bar services with multiple tiers including Full Service Open Bar (Top Shelf, Premium, or Beer & Wine), Cash Bar, Non-Alcoholic Bar, Full Bar Setup, and a Bring Your Own Alcohol option providing bartenders and setup while clients supply alcohol.
- Fountain Street Grill Banquet facility in Pawtucket, RI operated by General Manager Dave Emery, featuring a restaurant and lounge facet and available for private events.
Quantifiable outcome
- Customer testimonials consistently rate food quality as exceptional, with multiple reviews stating it was 'the best food at a wedding they've ever had'
Companies that use Emery’s Catering
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Emery’s Catering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Emery’s Catering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TF Green AirportcoreTF Green Airport has been a client of Emery's Catering since 1997. The Warwick location was strategically positioned near the airport specifically to serve inflight catering needs. Emery's provides first-class meals for private aircraft departing from TF Green Airport with rapid turnaround capability.
- Rhode Island FoundationminorEmery's Catering is a proud catering partner of the Rhode Island Foundation. The foundation has been dedicated to improving lives of Rhode Islanders for over 100 years. The partnership involves providing catering services for foundation events and initiatives, supporting their mission to partner with organizations committed to making Rhode Island a better place to live, work, and play.
- EZ CaterminorEmery's Catering offers online ordering through EZ Cater for corporate catering requests. This partnership provides visibility to corporate clients seeking catering services through the EZ Cater platform.
- Glen Manor HouseminorGlen Manor House is a wedding venue that has hosted Emery's catering services for wedding events. This represents a venue partnership where Emery's is a preferred or recommended caterer.
- The Towers (Newport)minorThe Towers in Newport is a wedding venue where Emery's has provided catering services for wedding celebrations. Multiple customer reviews mention successful events at this venue catered by Emery's.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Emery’s Catering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Russell Morin Catering & Events: Long-established Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts full-service catering and event management company serving weddings, corporate, and social events — directly comparable in service mix, geography, and customer base.
- Blackstone Caterers: Rhode Island-based catering and event venue offering full-service wedding and corporate catering with bar service — competes for the same Newport and Providence-area wedding market.
- Inspired Catering & Events: Rhode Island-based full-service caterer focused on weddings, social, and corporate events with custom menus and bar packages — directly comparable offering and target customer.
- OceanCliff Catering: Newport, RI venue and full-service catering operation servicing weddings and social events in the same premium Southern New England market as Emery's.
- Stone Event Catering: Rhode Island event caterer for weddings, corporate functions, and private parties with comparable service tiers and menu customization.
Regional players
- LaSalle Bakery & Catering: Regional Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island bakery and catering operation serving weddings and corporate events — overlap in food service and regional geography.
- Newport Harbor Corporation (Castle Hill Catering): Newport, RI waterfront venue operator with in-house catering for weddings and private events — competes for the same high-end Southern New England wedding clientele.
Broad incumbents
- Gate Gourmet: Global inflight catering incumbent serving commercial and private aviation — comparable to Emery's TF Green Airport private aviation catering line, though at vastly larger scale.
- Flying Food Group: U.S. airline and special-event catering company with inflight meal production capabilities — comparable to Emery's private aviation catering service in product category.
Others
- ezCater: Corporate catering marketplace through which Emery's distributes its corporate catering product — adjacent platform partner rather than direct competitor, but indicative of broader competitive dynamics in the corporate channel.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Emery’s Catering leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Emery’s Catering funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Emery’s Catering M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Emery’s Catering
What does Emery’s Catering do?
Emery's Catering provides full-service food and beverage catering for weddings, special events, corporate functions, social gatherings, and private aviation. Offerings span menu preparation, professional service staff, setup, cleanup, linens, and bar services with customizable menus for 10 to 500 guests. Operations are supported by physical kitchen and banquet facilities in Warwick and Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Is Emery’s Catering a public or private company?
Emery’s Catering is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Emery’s Catering founded?
Emery’s Catering was founded in 1970. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Emery’s Catering based?
Emery’s Catering is headquartered in Warwick, United States, in the North America region.
How does Emery’s Catering make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Wedding & Special Events Catering is the primary driver. The others are social & Corporate Catering, inflight Catering and bar & Beverage Service.
Who are Emery’s Catering's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Russell Morin Catering & Events, Blackstone Caterers, Inspired Catering & Events, OceanCliff Catering and Stone Event Catering. Regional players are LaSalle Bakery & Catering and Newport Harbor Corporation (Castle Hill Catering). Broad incumbents are Gate Gourmet and Flying Food Group. ezCater is listed as an others.
Does Emery’s Catering have an API?
No public API is recorded for Emery’s Catering.
What industry is Emery’s Catering in?
Emery’s Catering's product category is Event Catering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAIAB, Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties), with a secondary code of HSACAGAD, Wedding & Reception Catering. Its NAICS code is 722320.