Thank You for a Year of Unforgettable Gatherings

If there’s one thing this business has taught us, it’s that people crave connection. In 2025, you proved this again and again, inviting us to set the stage for breathtaking weddings, corporate celebrations that broke the “stuffy conference room” mold, raucous college reunions, and holiday parties that felt more like big-family gatherings than traditional banquets.

So before another year sweeps in, we want to pause and say what’s already in our hearts: Thank You. 

Thank you, not just for trusting Rocklands Catering with your milestones and memories, but for letting us in on the laughter, the tears, and the little moments that made this year so memorable.

A Year of Spectacular Celebrations

When we look back at 2025, what stands out are the people. Your stories, your passions, your reasons for gathering together. 

We’ve had the joy (and let’s be real, sometimes the adrenaline rush!) of orchestrating events across the region for clients old and new. Here’s just a glimpse at the celebrations that made our year:

The Small, but Sophisticated Baby Shower

This elegant baby shower was an intimate affair for just twenty-four guests, with each attendee treated to a lavish plated meal. The celebration featured sophisticated black and white mousse served individually, alongside refreshing peach bellinis. Attention to detail was evident in every aspect, from custom-made napkins to china carefully chosen by the client to bring the event’s concept to life. 

The family-style setup fostered a warm, communal atmosphere, while linens were thoughtfully selected to complement the living room artwork, tying the entire experience together in a celebration of impeccable taste.

Annual Charity Event

Residence Appreciation Party

The Faces Behind the Food

Behind every flawless event is a Rocklands team member coordinating platters and service ware, tweaking a table setting, or sneaking a last-second stuffed mushroom onto a tray before the doors open. 

What you might not see: the late night strategy meetings, the early morning hustle, everyone from the kitchen staff to the on-site supervisors working together to side step landmines . With over three decades of experience doesn’t just make things run smoothly. It helps Rocklands anticipate problems and fix them before anyone notices.

There’s no secret sauce or corporate gimmick here. Rocklands is a family, plain and simple. We’ve stuck together through everything, watched each other’s kids go from toddlers to adults, and traded more laughs and frustrating moments than we can count. Somehow, in all that time, we’ve gotten to know each other’s strengths and quirks better than anyone. That’s just how it goes in a real team, in a real family. It’s no wonder that sense of family spills over into the way we treat our clients.

Echoes from Our Clients

“So we had Rocklands cater our Civic Association’s annual Veteran’s Day dinner to raise money for Wounded Warriors and Fisher House. Every single moment dealing with them was beyond exceptional! Catering staff quickly followed up and made recommendations per number of people we were expecting. Everything we needed was included. We even had a bit left over that some folks were able to take home. Delivery was on the minute on time, the person delivering was incredibly helpful and set everything up for us. Totally was fun to deal with and had massive Southern Hospitality! When ‘boss’ said we didn’t need some equipment, it was promptly refunded on the bill. We had bids out to other BBQ places, but they were totally not as professional or immediately responded. We will be using them again and highly recommend them for catering!”
—Captain T.

“Rocklands BBQ catered our hospital-wide employee BBQ with over 1,500 attendees 2 years in a row now, and they exceeded every expectation. Their team handled the event seamlessly, from efficient setup to thorough breakdown and even quickly pivoting from an outdoor to indoor event in one single day they made the entire process really easy for hospital administration. Carmen and her team are very thorough in their customer service and even packaged food for us to take to hospital employees who couldn’t make it to the event. They took notes after our first event and tweaked the menu perfectly to continue improving the next year. It is also so great to know any leftover food goes to a great cause.”
—Annie N

Looking to 2026, Let’s Do It Again

To all our clients, past, present, and those we haven’t met yet, thank you for making 2025 unforgettable. You didn’t just book an event; you gave us a reason to go above and beyond. If there’s one thing we know after this year, it’s that joy multiplies when shared, and we can’t wait to create even more of it in 2026.

If you’re dreaming of a celebration that feels a little more “you” (and a lot less “assembly line”), reach out. We’re already booking for next year, and some dates are filling fast. Let’s make your next gathering the highlight of someone else’s year, too.

Here’s to another year of laughter, warmth and food worth remembering.

**With heartfelt gratitude,
The Rocklands Catering Team