Catering Tips & Serving Styles

Catering an event or having an event catered can be complex with so many different styles of catering to choose from. Check out these easy and fun catering tips that will help you with your next event. John Maher:  Hi. I am John Maher. Today I am here with Curt Fougere, a fourth generation Woodman […]

Questions You Should Ask When Hiring A Caterer

John Maher:  Hi, I’m John Maher. I’m here today with Curt Fougere, a fourth generation Woodman, and Kristi Swett, a fifth generation Woodman, and today, we’re talking about questions you should ask when hiring a caterer. Welcome, Kurt and Kristi. Kristi Swett:  Hi, John. Curt Fougere:  How are you doing? Before You Call a Caterer […]

Do Caterers Do More Than Just Food?

John Maher:  Hi. I’m John Maher. Today I’m here with Curt Fougere, a fourth‑generation Woodman, and Kristi Swett, a fifth‑generation Woodman. Today, we’re talking about the topic of do caterers do more than just food. Curt and Kristi, welcome. Kristi Swett:  Hi, John. Curt Fougere:  Hi. Food Service & Event Planning John:  Curt, as a […]

Choosing Catered Event Locations

If you’re looking for the perfect place to host a catered event, Woodman’s at Essex can help. Here are some great catering ideas that you can use for your next gathering. John Maher:  Hi, I’m John Maher. Today I’m here at Woodman’s with Curt Fougere, a fourth generation Woodman and Kristi Swett, a fifth generation […]

Backyard Parties

John Maher:  Hi. I’m John Maher. Today I’m here at Woodman’s with Curt Fougere, a fourth‑generation Woodman, and Kristi Swett, a fifth‑generation Woodman. Today, we’re talking about backyard parties. Kristi and Curt, welcome. Kristi Swett:  Hi, John. Curt Fougere:  Welcome. Space for a Backyard Party John:  How much space do I need in my backyard […]

Barbecue Menu Ideas

John Maher:  Hi. I’m John Maher. Today I’m here at Woodman’s with Curt Fougere, a fourth generation Woodman, and Kristi Swett, a fifth generation Woodman. Today we’re talking about barbecue menu ideas. Kristi and Curt, welcome. Kristi Swett:  Hi, John. Curt Fougere:  How you doing? Foods at a Barbecue Party John:  Good. What types of food […]

Backyard Barbecues

John Maher:  Hi, I’m John Maher. Today I’m here at Woodman’s with Curt Fougere, a fourth‑generation Woodman, and Kristi Swett, a fifth‑generation Woodman. Today, we’re talking about backyard barbecues. Welcome, Kristi and Curt. Kristi Swett:  Hi, John. Curt Fougere:  How are you doing? Throwing a Catered Backyard Barbecue John:  Good. If I want to throw […]

Clambake Foods

John Maher:  Hey, I’m John Maher. Today I’m here at Woodman’s with Curt Fougere, a fourth‑generation Woodman, and Kristi Swett, a fifth‑generation Woodman. Today, we’re talking about clambake foods. Curt and Kristi, welcome. Kristi Swett:  Hi, John. Curt Fougere:  Hi. Homemade Vs. Catered Clambakes John:  When we’re talking about clambake foods, could I do a […]

Woodman’s Love Stories: Andrew Cranin and Bonnie Nathanson’s A Cappella Love Story

Back in the 1980’s, Cambridge resident Andrew Cranin would occasionally appear at Woodman’s with his a cappella group to serenade the patrons. The Woodmans were appreciative and the young singers always received a free meal. One day, while waiting at the Pick-Up Counter after a performance, he felt a tap on his shoulder and there […]

Throwing A Backyard Clambake

John Maher:  Hi. I’m John Maher. Today I’m here at Woodman’s with Curt Fougere, a fourth generation Woodman, and Kristi Swett, a fifth generation Woodman. Today we’re talking about throwing a backyard clambake. Curt and Kristi, welcome. Kristi Swett:  Hi, John. Curt Fougere:  Hi. Nice to be here. Clambake Location Pros and Cons John:  Kristi, […]