Our Company
Forklift Catering is a chef-owned and operated catering company based in the Boston area. It was founded on the principles that a great event is built around great food and that the Boston event industry needs a sustainable catering option. Beautifully presented menus featuring local food are the centerpiece of any Forklift event. Using locally sourced and sustainable product whenever possible, our team will work with you to create an experience that is both personalized and seamless.
With our vast food knowledge, creative menu suggestions, and attentive service, we make planning and executing an event easy and delicious. We love working with our clients to draw out those details and special touches that will make your meal or celebration memorable — a philosophy that continues to distinguish Forklift among caterers in New England.
Our Team
Dennis Tourse
Owner
Dennis’s love of cooking and fine food blossomed at a young age in a household surrounded by passionate cooks and gardeners. At age four, he began watching Julia Child cook on television and attempting his first culinary creations.
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Jamie Rogers
Owner
Jamie has learned an appreciation for the personal touch of creating a customized meal to suit the tastes of individuals and understands the details that go into preparing a thoughtful and well-executed event.
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Liz Garvey
Executive Chef
Liz’s passion for cooking borders on obsession and her love of creating beautifully presented food has earned her the title Wabi Sabi Activist, by her fantastic, unparalleled team in the Forklift kitchen.
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Brian McDermott
Executive Sous Chef
Brian is wowed daily by the delicious creations produced by Forklift’s amazing team of Chefs and is honored to be able to hone his craft alongside them.
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Kristen Campbell
Director of Sales and Marketing
As a Massachusetts native, Kristen is happy to be back in her home state and working with a team whose dedication to sustainability and local sourcing matches her own.
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Deborah Menasha
Senior Sales Manager
Bringing creativity and enthusiasm, Deborah loves helping clients put together customized menus that tell their own story through food.
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Christina Donovan
Staffing and Event Manager
As part of the Forklift team, Christina appreciates the collaborative nature of the company and the importance that is placed on all staff being valued and respected.
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Joshua Wright
Beverage Manager
Joshua has found a home with a team that cares deeply about local food and everything necessary for their guests to enjoy it fully. His new passion is providing beverages to accompany an event of any size, alcoholic or non.
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Forklift Catering is always looking for friendly and motivated individuals to join our team! We are hiring on-call Event Managers, Event Servers, Event Bartenders, and Event Chefs. We offer flexible schedules and industry high wages in a pleasant and fun working environment.
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Client Love
“You and the entire team at Forklift were absolutely amazing. I cannot tell you how many compliments I’ve received on the food and the staff.”
Ellen, Corporate Client
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