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Catering & Food at our Newton LocationFood is an excellent companion to paddling, and Charles River Canoe & Kayak is happy to arrange catering from any local restaurant. A selection of our favorites is presented below. You can arrange the catering yourself (so you can confer directly with the caterer regarding menu selections), or we can make the arrangements: choose one of our Featured Selections (at right) or work with us to plan your menu for a fee of 20% of the food cost (minimum fee $50; food cost includes 6.25% state tax). All our locations have a waterfront picnic area available for group use. Learn more about picnicking at our Newton location!
A great option for picnics is Auburndale Park, about a mile downstream of our boathouse. If your group rents eight boats or more and pays for two hours of rental, we will not charge you for one additional hour of rental while you picnic at Auburndale Park.
A very popular Davis Square restaurant serving authentic, downhome-style Southern food. Menu includes standard barbeque favorites like ribs, chicken, pulled pork, and more. See our Featured Selection from Redbones above. Custom menus, delicious foods skillfully prepared and beautifully presented, detailed event planning, and impeccable service. Everything from finger foods and brownies to full meals. See our Featured Selection from Baker's Best above. New England farmhouse-inspired bakery-café offering bagels and fresh sandwiches. In addition to visiting their nearby restaurant for a sit-down meal, you can order individual boxed meals or large platters for catering, so small and large groups can be accommodated equally well. Catering and sit-down dining in a number of locations. They offer a wide variety of soups, sandwiches, wraps, a daily hot entree, and a daily vegetarian special. Sit-down and take-out available in their Kendall Square Cafe, so it's perfect for a picnic or pre-/post-paddle snack at our Cambridge location, and they also have a catering location near our Newton Boathouse. Reservations Are Required for Groups |
Featured Selection:
Redbones Barbeque Picnic
MENU: Memphis Pork Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork & Sandwich Rolls, Choice of Three Side Dishes, BBQ Sauce Selection, Soda & Bottled Water
SIDES: Baked Beans*, Garlic Mashed Potatoes*, Dirty Rice*, Potato Salad, Mac & Cheese, Grilled Veggies, Garden Salad [10+ ppl.], Red Beans & Rice, Cole Slaw, Succotash, or Collard Greens (*=standard).
$34 per person, incl. taxes and fees
For arrangements, contact our Newton office at Featured Selection:
Baker's Best Light Food & Dessert
MENU: Turkey, Roast Beef, and Veggie Pinwheels; Fresh Fruit Platter; Cheese and Cracker Platter; Vegetable Quesadilla Platter; Assorted Cookies and Dessert Bars, Soda & Bottled Water
$17 per person, incl. taxes and fees
For arrangements, contact our Newton office at Whether a quick lunch or a full-blown after-paddling dinner, Blue Ribbon offers a wide variety of barbeque options. They're a ten-minute drive from our Newton location, so small groups can order and pick up without the catering minimums or delivery fees. Wholesome alternatives to fast foods, made with fresh ingredients and prepared fresh-to-order. Sandwiches, stir-fry, burritos, salads, and more. Eat-in, carry-out, or catering.
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