Mansion Catering by Angelo Mazzone

This rating was a bit tricky– I’ve been to quite a few events catered by Mazzone Hospitality and the food has usually been delicious– with a few exceptions. I’m basing this review on my last 2 experiences which were both within the past couple of weeks. I hinged between the 4 and the 5, and went with the 4 due to a couple of «misses» I’ve experienced.
Went to a wedding at Glen Sanders a couple of weeks ago there were a couple of stations one during the cocktail hour and 2 after dinner. My personal favorite (only because I’m a Cookie Monster) was the dessert station after dinner. The options included tiny apple crisps, small strawberry shortcake shots, and snickerdoodle and chocolate chips cookies. OMG the cookies were served warm… nough said (this is a MUST, my next event had the same cookies but they weren’t warm– not the same!). The snickerdoodles were to die for! (I had 2, guilty). The other station was an Asian inspired station which I hear was excellent (I was preoccupied with the cake and the dessert station– I had to prioritize).
In terms of the main dish, I was underwhelmed I had the salmon– it was a bit dry and lacking in flavor. Luckily, I supplemented with some of my husband’s mashed potatoes which were deliciously buttery and perfect. My husband had the beef dish (sorry I didn’t pay attention to what it was) and he thought it was excellent.
At all of the events I’ve attended the Hors d’oeuvres haven’t disappointed. These have included chicken satay (delicious), beef Wellington, mozzarella-​tomato sticks, mini shrimp cocktail (meh), feta/​spinach spanakopita, crab cakes… Just to name a few. These options always perfectly supplement the cocktail hour. And, if you think about it, are quintessential to keeping your guests perfectly paced during the cocktail hour, so they better be good!
Most events in the capital district (at least that I’ve been to) end up being catered by Mazzone, and it’s a great option. The last 4 events I’ve been to have all been Mazzone and I look forward to more.