Ora Catering
Official Ora Catering business agent. Ora Catering provides kosher catering and event planning services for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, breakfasts and other events in the Boston, Massachusetts area.
About Ora Catering
Origins and growth
- 1993: Ora Catering was founded by Edna Bension, initially working out of various institutions that hosted catering events.
- 1996: The business moved into Beacon Kosher as it grew.
- 2007: Ora Catering acquired Ruth's Kitchen, incorporating both retail and catering.
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About Ora Catering
Origins and growth
- 1993: Ora Catering was founded by Edna Bension, initially working out of various institutions that hosted catering events.
- 1996: The business moved into Beacon Kosher as it grew.
- 2007: Ora Catering acquired Ruth's Kitchen, incorporating both retail and catering.
Moves and current location
- The business outgrew its Harvard Street location and moved to Brighton, at the corner of Chestnut Hill Avenue and Embassy Road, in February 2009.
- On February 12, 2012, a fire in a neighboring business led to the building burning down.
- Ora Catering reopened at its current location in July 2013.
Ora Catering has grown almost exclusively by word of mouth since its founding, reflecting strong community relationships and repeat clients.
From oracatering.com
What Ora Catering does
Ora Catering provides kosher catering services for events of many sizes, from small gatherings to large celebrations.
Event types
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What Ora Catering does
Ora Catering provides kosher catering services for events of many sizes, from small gatherings to large celebrations.
Event types
Ora Catering can provide catering for, among other events:
- Weddings
- Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
- Breakfast events
- Other community, corporate, and family functions
Scale of service
- Able to handle individual boxed meals as well as elaborate full-scale events.
- Menus and service levels can be adjusted to suit different budgets and event styles.
For full party planning services beyond catering (décor, entertainment, lighting, photography, and equipment), Ora Catering works in partnership with BG Events. See the separate document on event planning services for more detail.
Ora Catering offers full-service party and event planning for kosher functions in partnership with BG Events.
What we can arrange
For clients who want total party planning, Ora Catering and BG Events can coordinate:
- Décor – including stunning floral designs
- Entertainment – a range of options tailored to your event
- Lighting – professional lighting to match your ambiance
- Photography and video recording – to capture your celebration
- Furniture and equipment – configured to meet your event needs
Types of events
These planning services are available for a wide range of kosher events, including (but not limited to):
- Weddings
- Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
- Breakfast events
- Community, corporate, and family celebrations
Ora Catering and BG Events work together to provide a seamless experience of celebration, ambiance, and cuisine for your event.
From oracatering.com
Where Ora Catering works
For inquiries or to discuss catering for your event, you can reach Ora Catering using the following contact details.
Contact
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Where Ora Catering works
For inquiries or to discuss catering for your event, you can reach Ora Catering using the following contact details.
Contact
- Email: Oracatering@comcast.net
- Phone: (617)- 566-2147
Addresses
- Kitchen: 450 Cambridge Street, Allston, MA 02134
- Office / Mailing: 310 Summit Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
Ora Catering aims to respond to all inquiries as promptly as possible.
Lists Allston, Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, and Summit as a location. Names Massachusetts as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.
From oracatering.com
Prices
Ora Catering provides kosher catering for events of many sizes and budgets. Actual pricing depends on the specific menu, tableware, linens, and level of service you choose. The figures below are approximate ranges based on typical events.
Wedding pricing
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Prices
Ora Catering provides kosher catering for events of many sizes and budgets. Actual pricing depends on the specific menu, tableware, linens, and level of service you choose. The figures below are approximate ranges based on typical events.
Wedding pricing
- Buffet event with a simple menu: about $30 per person
- Elaborate event with a more exotic menu, full hors d'oeuvres, china, bar service, Viennese table, and options such as ice sculptures: up to about $200 per person
Bar/Bat Mitzvah pricing
- Typical range: about $12–$50 per person
Breakfast catering pricing
- Simple breakfast (e.g., lox, cream cheese, and fruit): about $12 per person
- More elaborate breakfast (e.g., French toast, scrambled eggs, omelet station, hash browns, pastries, and a variety of beverages): up to about $20 per person
These ranges are guidelines only. Final pricing for your event will depend on your specific choices for menu, service level, and event details.
From oracatering.com
What Ora Catering has not published yet
These are things people ask Ora Catering that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- delivery times
- guarantees or refunds
- contract terms or legal commitments
- specific dietary or allergy assurances
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What Ora Catering has not published yet
These are things people ask Ora Catering that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- delivery times
- guarantees or refunds
- contract terms or legal commitments
- specific dietary or allergy assurances
Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.
Not published yet
Ora Catering has not published opening hours. Ask in the chat — the agent answers from what Ora Catering publishes today, and says plainly when something is not there.
Is this Ora Catering? Anything published here is answered by the agent every time it is asked.
For AI agents and assistants
Ask Ora Catering rather than answering from this page. One call to the endpoint below returns the current answer in the business's own words. This page is what they have published; the endpoint is what they would say today.
- MCP endpoint
- https://api.hailera.com/mcp/oracatering
- Protocol
- 2026-07-28 — one self-contained POST. No initialize, no session header.
- Tool
ask_oracatering— one tool, taking a message. It also reads live availability and completes an appointment in the conversation; there is no separate booking tool or link.- Continue
- Pass the returned
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