
customized catering
We use our decades of cooking and hospitality experience to create one-of-a-kind culinary experiences for your special occasion.
From weddings to rehearsal dinners to welcome parties - we will work with your needs and vision to make the day as magical as possible.
Click here to check out our sample menus!
party at your place
Celebrating at home? We create customized menus to fit your vision and throw an unforgettable party for you and your guests in the comfort of your own home. Birthday parties, housewarmings, networking events, anniversaries, family reunions or just a good ol’ fashioned party; we absolutely love working with clients to create a fun and stress-free event. And don’t worry, we’ll do the dishes.
Beverage pairings, flower arrangements and decor add-ons are available.
cooking classes
Pick a favorite dish or something you've always wanted to learn how to make, invite your friends over and host a cooking class party! We'll create a hands-on learning experience with the option to add beverage pairings. Pasta, whole fish, dumplings, lasagna, roasted chicken...the culinary world is your oyster.
LET’S PARTY!
jay@misshamills.com
(703) 282-0962
Available for events throughout Maine
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JAY MAGILL
chef / owner
After a decade of working in some of the Portland area’s best restaurants, I made the leap to start my own catering company - something I had always dreamt of doing. Miss Hamill’s Hospitality is inspired and named after my dear Aunt Becky, aka Miss Hamill, who was my mentor and legendary professional caterer in the DC area for over thirty-five years. Aunt Becky instilled in me a love of cooking, hospitality, and made me keenly aware of how food brings people together in a truly joyful way. I aspire to capture her unique blend of warmth and congeniality that endeared her to clients, friends and family over the years.
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DANIELLE SHEHAB
hospitality director
I spent 20 years working the front of the house in restaurants & catered events before buying a one way ticket to California to jump into the wine industry. Seven years and twelve harvests in two hemispheres later, I'm back in Maine! Now I'm focused on helping the Miss Hamill's team provide our clients and their guests with the most excellent hospitality experience possible. In addition to an extensive knowledge of wines, service and how to throw a great party - I also have a background in art & design. I can be available for consultation on event design, food presentation, planning, drink pairings and more. Reach out and let us know how we can best help you throw the party of your dreams!
reviews
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Our wedding catering experience with Chef Jay from Miss Hamill's Hospitality was phenomenal! From start to finish, Jay and his team provided us with an individualized and unforgettable service that truly exceeded all expectations.
Right from the initial consultation, Jay demonstrated an incredible attention to detail and a genuine desire to tailor the catering experience to our preferences and stayed true to our vision (a memorable lobster bake for our 35-person guest welcome dinner and an Italian style buffet for our reception dinner). He thought of everything, leaving no stone unturned to ensure that every aspect of the catering was perfect.
Jay's team was not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional but also exceptionally kind and fun. Their warm and friendly demeanor instantly put us at ease, making the entire wedding weekend enjoyable and stress-free.
Now, let's talk about the food - the lobster bake was nothing short of legendary! Every bite was cooked to perfection, and the presentation was stunning. Our guests were blown away by the experience and will talk about it for years to come!
What truly sets Chef Jay apart is his patience and willingness to go above and beyond to accommodate our needs and preferences. He patiently listened to our ideas and provided invaluable recommendations that elevated the entire dining experience.
Working with Chef Jay felt like working with a friend throughout the whole experience. His genuine passion for his craft and dedication to ensuring a perfect day for us truly shone through in every interaction.
In summary, if you're looking for a caterer who will not only meet but exceed your expectations, look no further than Miss Hamill's Hospitality. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
-Lynn V.
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We had our wedding catered by Miss Hamill’s Hospitality, in Rangeley this August. It was an outdoor wedding, and it was raining non-stop while Jay and his team were getting everything ready and they made the best of it. Thankfully, just before the ceremony, the sun came out! While we didn’t get a chance to enjoy Jay’s food (except for a delish fritter), our guests RAVED about it! We’re still hearing compliments about it! It was a great day and we’re so happy that Jay was willing to travel 3 hours to cater our cocktail-style wedding, along with brunch the next morning!
-Danielle O.
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On Labor Day weekend 2023 we were fortunate to have Jay (Miss Hamill’s Hospitality) be our private chef for our family anniversary celebration.
We started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Jay’s grilled shrimp and lobster skewers were fabulous. The fritters were gobbled up. The scene was set for the lovely dinner.
Chef waited for us to signal that we were ready for dinner. Jay prepared everything on-site including steak grilled to perfection, a flavorful seared fish and an array of fabulous side dishes all served family style for our 16 guests. Finally, he served up a palate-pleasing peach/blueberry crumble topped with fresh whipped-cream.
The crew took care of all the clean-up leaving a spotless kitchen. Jay is a pleasure to work with, everything was as promised, he and his crew are pleasant and talented.
We would enthusiastically recommend Miss Hamill’s.
-Steven F.
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We had the absolute best catered dinner party with Miss Hamill’s! They came up with an amazing menu, and executed on it perfectly. I was so impressed by how they used local and delicious ingredients, and the wine they selected paired great. We had so much fun working with them and I hope to use them again!
-Sophie W.
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Miss Hamill's catered our 200 person wedding in September 2023 and I can't say enough good things about Jay and his team. After the wedding everyone was reaching out specifically to comment on how incredible the food was. Jay's talent really shines through in every dish he creates. The planning process was fun and easy. He was flexible to our needs, organized, and is a pleasure to be around. We love that he sourced everything locally and his menu thoughtfully aimed to avoid any food waste....for instance, he prepared the most delicious hake dish for one of our main courses and used a different part of the fish for a fresh ceviche hors d'oeuvre he served at the cocktail party. Everything was a 10/10. THANK YOU!
-Phoebe L.
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Every dish, and there were many, at our 200+ wedding was DELICIOUS. Somehow Jay managed to keep the food piping hot and plentiful for the big hungry crowd. The selection of options was beautifully curated to cover many food groups. He was flexible, allowing us to add some of our family favorites
Jay and his staff were completely reliable and professional, warm and friendly.
If you need a caterer I highly recommend Miss Hamill's Hospitality.
-Edith A.
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Jay and Danielle allowed us to host the most extraordinary and carefree evening. My husband and I had a dinner party with 12 guests and we were able to so fully enjoy every minute with our friends because Jay and Danielle took care of EVERYTHING. The food was delicious, elegant but comfortable and absolutely perfect … and all locally sourced! I am still dreaming about Jay’s buttermilk biscuit peach & blueberry crumble. Danielle is an absolute delight and sourced the perfect wine pairings for every part of our meal. I loved working with them and planning out the evening. And I had to hug them at the end of the night when I walked into my kitchen and it was cleaner than it was before they arrived! Heaven!! Thank you both so much! I can’t wait to do it again.
-Elizabeth B.
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I attended a wedding catered by Miss Hamill’s in September and it was easily the most delicious food I’ve had at a large event. It was a unique selection, all clearly locally sourced, fresh and just so yummy! They offered multiple fresh sauces, chimichurri, etc that elevated the dishes to another level and everything was cooked to perfection - for such a large group that is incredibly impressive. Everyone at the event was raving about the food, especially that lobster Mac and cheese!! Thank you!
-Jocelyn S.
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Jay did an excellent job catering the wedding I attended a couple weeks ago. The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh and well presented. The team seemed extremely dialed and talented. I was chasing the guy down with the pork belly lettuce wraps! :)
-Julia C.