"Every time I get an email from Dan, I?m transported to a magical calm and rudimentary beachside cabana where I only eat great food and enjoy beautiful scenery.
One of my culinary goals is to be somewhere Dan is grilling."
Kristina Gill, Design Sponge Entertainment Editor
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"The Smoke and Pickles three day marathon was a great part of creating three days of amazement! Every guest commented on how delicious and different the food was from "wedding food". I personally loved how SouthCoast it all felt. I also appreciate how Sally and the team rolled up their sleeves and made each subsequent event look fresh and beautiful when the guests arrived. The bride and groom were thrilled with everything and together we created an awesome memory for them."
Judy P
"The food was spectacular and the cravings and ravings were wild! Bourne and our friend Chuck pulling and carving and the crowd swelling around them, fingers darting in for taste tests and the accompanying ?ooooos and aaaaaas?. The 4 graduates at the party were delighted! A great meal. Thank you so much for accommodating us on such short notice."
Les
Thank you so much for making our wedding so spectacular. It was amazing. The food was absolutely phenomenal and more than Scott and I could have ever asked for. I must have eaten about 5 lobster rolls, the pickles were delicious, the cheese was amazing, the scallops were probably the best we've ever had and the meat was so delicious! We loved having the family style dinner and sharing the potatoes and asparagus with everyone, and you were right: you make cake cutting look like an art! We got so many compliments on the food."This is the best food I think I've ever had at a wedding," "Everything was so elegant and just done simply yet delicious," they said. Which, made my heart smile because that is exactly what Scott and I wanted.
Kendall & Scott
Dan & Sally, Thank you so much for helping our wedding be so special and wonderful. We got comments from so many people of how great the food was and how the staff was so nice. I even over heard some one say "I go to a lot of weddings and this is the best food I ever had!". We can't thank you enough but... thank you, thank you, thank you!!! xoxo.
a&a
We are so glad that we picked Westport for our destination wedding. Sally, your insights and creativity are rare talents. The evening went exactly as we envisioned. The entire Smoke & Pickles team created such a welcoming and relaxed environment for our guests. We also appreciate you making time for our small wedding and organizing everything long distance.
Kate
Hi Dan & Sally? Our guests have been raving about the incredible and creative food that you prepared. Many people commented that they had never had such tasty, fresh food at a wedding. We, of course, felt the same way, but it's nice to hear it from others. Sally- Jason and I want to thank you for taking care of us. Hand delivering appetizers during photos and putting a full plate in front of us for dinner was so thoughtful.
Jessie & Jason
Hi Dan! We are still in awe of the wonderful party you, Chris, Sally and all of your crew put together for us. ?we really enjoyed our own party which is a testament to your excellent production. Our best to you all,
Ann and Al
You all did an amazing job - EVERYONE loved the food and special it was! A tough task and challenge considering a number of foodies in the crowd! ...we are going to miss you in our lives.
Susan
Dear dan and sally,... your care and attention to detail has made our wedding process delightful. with gratitude?
Calyn & Ryan
Hi Dan ? What a great crew you have! It was really a delight having Kristen and Mark here on Saturday. The evening was a great success due in great part to your staff and menu. The guests were excited to arrive and see the smoker cooking away in our driveway. The food was delicious. There is no way I could have given such a wonderful meal. The presentation of the appetizer tray really set the tone ? very special. Our crew felt very special being treated to such a wonderful evening...
Judy
The food was perfect for our personalities. The guests could not stop talking about how great everything was. You truly added a special feel for our wedding reception. The casual backyard gathering.
Catherine & Shawn
Just a word of BIG THANKS to you Sally and Dan and your crew - the food was superb and the whole day a bit of a miracle.
Carleen
Dan is a local chef and pickle guru extraordinaire. I was fortunate enough to eat one of Dans summer feasts, cooked by his catering company Smoke and Pickles. They served a whole striped bass cooked in his smoker, which he trailers behind his truck. As he drives down the road smoke pours from it, making mouths water for miles. He's the foodie Pied Piper of Westport. Fantastic sides from local farms accompanied the bass along with an array of his tasty pickles.
From Nina Corbett's Put Up or Shut Up blog
