Our Philosophy
We work closely with many charitable organizations and shelters in Boston and Cambridge, giving food donations valued at approximately 10% of our net profits each year.
As a certified Sustainable Business Leader, we recycle and compost over 90% of our waste and we are happy to pick up your used catering-ware to be sanitized and reused.
We offer a wide selection of clean food options including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items. We work with local suppliers and carry Rainforest Alliance certified farm-to-cup coffee.
Bringing our values home, we provide a positive work environment and treat employees with respect. We offer health and dental coverage, as well as paid time off to all of our staff.
All of this, and more, is at the heart of the Basil Tree’s philosophy: to make a difference where we can.
Testimonials
Really made our event with their catering!! Glad I had extra because everyone wanted seconds. And don’t get me started on that balsamic vinaigrette, what do y’all put in that cause boy it’s addictive!! Loved the little gift of bamboo straws with the order too. Absolutely adorable. Amazing packaging, delicious food, and sustainable practices. Definitely will have to place another order soon!!
LOVED this food so much!! I couldn’t get enough – best catering I’ve ever had. I am dairy free so I sometimes struggle with catered meals – they were super inclusive writing “dairy free” or “gluten free” on labels which allowed me to relax and enjoy my meal. I even took some extra for leftovers – it was that good!
Your food was delicious and wonderful and portioned just right. Ordering and working with you was so easy. Delivery was prompt, professional and everything was fresh or chilled or however exactly it needed to be. You were a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much.
We have a monthly lunch for 300 people. When plans with another caterer fell through about two weeks before the event, I got in touch with Basil Tree and they were fantastic. (They) provided me with three different quotes so I could compare serving sizes, prices, etc. in order to pick the best option for our group. Leading up to the event, they were very responsive about any additional questions and modifications to the order.
Once again, we had an amazing experience with Basil Tree. I would like to share with you the reason for ordering – Foundation Medicine is officially participating in the Boston Pride Parade. (The) team was so grateful for the reach out (about supporting the LGBT community) and for the exceptional food. We killed it. The bin for returning serving ware is just the icing on the cake. You have truly set Basil Tree apart from the many catering organizations that we engage.
The catering manager, delivery staff and chefs are consummate professionals that provide world class service with incessant attention to every detail while creating a preeminent, extraordinary customer experience.
We’ve customized the menu – which is easy to do because they have a million selections – and they give great advice on portions and what goes well with what.
We love that it is possible to support a local business and get fresh/healthy food served in a sustainable manner all at the same time.
As an event planner, I am constantly working with different catering companies in the area and around Boston. Basil Tree is definitely up in the top 5 of my absolute favorites. I usually get their boxed lunches. Their food is delicious, packaged clearly with a label in a paper, green-friendly but sturdy box, with paper goods. They arrive on time, and will call if they expect a traffic delay. Josh is very reachable and helpful. Their prices are reasonable given the quality of their food, set-up, and service.
Basil Tree is the most accommodating, convenient, and tasty catering service our company has worked with. Some highlights of their services are their options for various dietary restrictions, and their willingness to deliver straight to our Boston office. Most importantly, their house-made granola is to die for!
I really appreciate this find, because I can order the day before, the menu has so much to choose from, so I can order it often (as we can afford it) and no one is sick of it.
