The Catered Affair

Over the last 40 years, The Catered Affair (TCA) has grown from a small home-based business to one of New England’s largest catering companies. Today, with over 400 employees, a 30,000 square foot commissary, and an exclusive special event trade at the historic Boston Public Library, TCA covers all of eastern New England. An unerring focus on three elements has driven our success: brilliant food, flawless service, and stunning venues. The history of TCA is a classic example of an entrepreneur developing an avocation into a vocation. Starting off in the 1970s as an enthusiastic amateur chef and party giver, Founder and President of TCA, Holly Safford began in her home with a few cookbook recipes, a modest kitchen, and a flair for entertaining. Ms. Safford was soon a household name among the Boston area food cognoscenti. With TCA for many years, Safford’s sons Andrew Marconi (Vice President) and Alex Marconi (Vice President of Operations) helped build a strong model for management and promotion with a focus on excellence in operations. Long known as a superb wedding caterer, TCA has also been extremely successful in developing additional markets, including the corporate, educational, and non-profit social event sectors.Exclusive caterers for the Boston Public Library, the Harvard Art Museums, and the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston! Preferred vendors at over sixty Boston-area venues, and a Caterer of Choice for the Newport Mansions!Restaurant and Café Operations:The Map Room Tea Lounge at the Boston Public LibraryThe Courtyard Tea Room at the Boston Public LibraryThe Newsfeed Café at the the Boston Public LibraryJenny's Cafe at the Harvard Art Museums The Winsor House Inn in DuxburyThe SunBar Pop-Up at the Institute of Contemporary Art