We cater weddings, corporate events and functions, private parties, and gatherings of all sizes throughout Rhode Island and Southern New England.
Keane’s Wood-Fired Catering is based in Warwick, Rhode Island, with a production kitchen, customer reception and our popular Friday BBQ Take-out located at 715 Warwick Avenue.
Yes. Keane’s provides wedding and event catering throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Travel fees may apply for some locations.
Keane’s specializes in traditional wood-fired barbecue, including smoked brisket, pulled pork, barbecue chicken, salmon, seasonal fish, mushrooms, appetizers, salads, and vegetable-forward sides.
Yes! Many of our menu items are already vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and/or dairy-free. Let our team know your dietary needs when booking your event and we can advise you on appropriate selections and any modifications that may be available.
Keane’s is an excellent choice for catering to your guests with dietary restrictions! We have many items free from common dietary restrictions and our sales and on-site catering team will ensure all your guests eat well. We clearly label common allergens on each proposal
We operate a peanut & tree-nut free kitchen with the exception of our brownies which contain coconut oil.
Please indicate on your order or tell your sales manager if there are any allergens in your party so we can properly prepare our on-site team.
Our Full Service Catering provides a fully staffed experience with the Keane’s team onsite from set-up to tear-down. Full service options include passed appetizers & cocktail hour service, a full-service buffet or family style dinner, a curated bar service as well as dessert and coffee options.
Express Catering offers a simplified service and menu for more casual events. Express orders can be picked up at the Keane’s facility in Warwick, or dropped off at the event location or, for express catering orders of $1000 or more, we can provide a lightly staffed service.
We also offer a Casual Cocktail Party Menu designed for up to 3 hours of staffed appetizer and light stations service with bar and dessert options.
Some popular menu items are available for pickup and delivery, but certain dishes are reserved for full-service events to ensure quality and presentation.
Keane’s recommends booking weddings 6–12 months in advance and smaller events 2–6 weeks ahead, especially during peak season from May through October.
Express Catering allows you to order our most popular barbecue dishes for pickup, delivery or a lightly staffed service. Orders close weekly on Tuesday for the following seven days.
For Express Catering you can book directly through our website! We close orders for the weekend at 3pm on Tuesday. If you have trouble with your order or have questions you can always give us a call on 401-437-6933.
For Full-Service Catering please Submit a Booking Request. Include details of your event location, date and time, expected number of guests, and any details you have about menu selections and services you would like to include. Our event team will check availability and respond as quickly as possible with any questions. Once you have a proposal from our team you can come for a tasting, finalize your contract and proposal and submit a Save The Date Deposit to confirm your event in our calendar!
Absolutely! Our Friday Night BBQ Take-Out runs every Friday from 4 PM to 8 PM. View the full menu and schedule your order online or call ahead to hear our weekly specials. All full service clients are provided a discount code to try our food free of charge prior to booking.
Express Catering Packages (priced per person) include all food items in the per person quantity ordered in aluminum pans with lids. Packages include chafing dishes, wire racks and sterno (heating equipment) for setting up the buffet as well as serving ware, cutlery, plates and napkins for the number of guests indicated. BBQ packages also include our house bbq sauces, pickles and potato rolls. A la Carte food orders are priced just for the food and do not come with the above items.
A la Carte Express Items (priced individually) are served with the food items in aluminum pans with lids only. If sauces, pickles, rolls, heating equipment, cutlery or servingware are required, please be sure to add these items to the order. Express Lunch Menu packaging is based on the type of food ordered and does not include buffetware. Please see the lunch menu for specific packaging details.
Delivery is not included in the price and the fee is based upon miles from our facility in Warwick.
Express Catering packages are priced per person. A La Carte items are portioned to feed 10 or 20 portions, as noted.
Yes! We offer house-made chocolate chip cookies & brownies and a selection of water, sodas and seltzers. We also offer charcuterie boards and a selection of chips, dips and chili for lighter fare.
Keane’s provides a range of services for your special event from appetizers, dinner, dessert and bar services. Each of these services, if included, will be outlined in your proposal which we refer to as the Banquet Event Order (BEO).
Rentals: Keane’s offers a range of ‘table-top’ rentals including white plates, our signature vintage plates, stainless forks and knives, glassware, napkins and table linens which can be included in your catering proposal. Our bar service includes complimentary hard plastic glasses which can be upgraded to glassware.
Keane’s does not directly manage rental orders for additional items such as tables, chairs and tents however, we have experience with several local rental companies and can provide contact information for those vendors. We ask that you have a covered event space, tables and linens for all services we contract. Depending on the location of the event a cook tent with heaters (for colder months) may also be required. You will want to ask your venue if they work with a preferred rental company. We will request a copy of all finalized rental orders 30 days out from the event date.
Day of Coordination is an optional service we recommend at particular venues where coordination of vendors and/or on-site ceremonies and service timing is essential.
Disposables: We do provide complimentary disposables for all the services in your contract, if you choose not to rent these items. This could include: plates for starters, dinners and dessert, plasticware in a napkin roll-up, & paper cups for coffee service.
Trash Removal: Keane’s will include a charge in the proposal for separation and removal of recycling, compostables and trash associated with catering and bar services, unless other onsite waste arrangements are made.
Yes, Keane’s offers full hosted bar service packages, including beer, wine, and curated cocktail & mocktail options for both formal and casual events. We have full licenses for RI and CT and can serve a BYOB bar in MA.
Full-Service Catering includes professional onsite staff for the duration of the event. Express Catering includes buffet setup, with optional service staff available for an additional fee.
Every full-service event is customized based on guest count, location, timeline, venue requirements, menu, and level of service, including setup and breakdown. Staffing rates reflect the number of team members required, travel distance, and on-site hours.
Full-service events also require detailed planning, coordination, venue communication, site visits, and event documentation. The 5% administration fee covers this planning and management. Express Catering is more streamlined and does not include an admin fee.
Yes. Minimums vary by season and service type.
For Express Catering: During our busy season (May- September) our order minimums are $250 for pick-up orders and $1000 for weekend delivery. During our off-season, (October-April) order minimums are $250 for pick-up and $500 for delivery. Contact us to accommodate local deliveries under the minimum on weekdays!
For Full Service events our minimum guest count is 50 with a food and beverage spend of $3000.
Our Friday BBQ take-out service has no minimum order.
Our standard for a full service event is removal of all food, waste & service equipment upon the completion of meal services. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the buffet or family style meal for the full service time after which our kitchen team will commence to clean and break down. The RI Department of Health requires adherence to strict safe food handling & storage practices and in order to uphold these standards we typically do not leave behind any food at full service or venue events.
At Keane’s we take steps to reduce our environmental impact at our production facility and on site at your event! We provide re-usable service-ware options for all staffed catering events and certified compostable options for Express catering pick and delivery. We have a food waste and composting program as well as a recycling program to divert a majority of our waste from landfill. Additionally, our facility is (soon to be- August 2026) largely fueled by a 30kW rooftop solar array.
