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About Backyard Event Co.
Backyard Event Co. is a wedding caterer serving couples across the Portland area from Saco. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Beech Ridge Barn and Flaherty's Family Farm, Inc.. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Portland
How much does wedding catering cost in Portland?
Catering in Portland typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Portland?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Backyard Event Co.
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Beech Ridge Barn | 3.1 mi |
| Flaherty's Family Farm, Inc. | 3.2 mi |
| Flahertys Farm Event Barn | 3.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Backyard Event Co. to each venue listed on Lazo.
Portland weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 16° | 22% | 3:44 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Feb | 35° | 17° | 24% | 4:31 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Mar | 42° | 26° | 23% | 6:09 PM | 6:47 PM |
| Apr | 54° | 35° | 23% | 6:46 PM | 7:24 PM |
| May | 64° | 46° | 23% | 7:18 PM | 7:59 PM |
| Jun | 74° | 55° | 23% | 7:40 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 80° | 61° | 22% | 7:37 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Aug | 79° | 60° | 17% | 7:05 PM | 7:44 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 52° | 18% | 6:13 PM | 6:51 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 41° | 22% | 5:18 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 32° | 23% | 3:32 PM | 4:15 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 22° | 25% | 3:17 PM | 4:04 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Portland International Jetport (2.3 mi from Portland). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Portland.
Getting to Portland
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| PWM Portland International Jetport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| PSM Portsmouth International Airport at Pease | 49 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| AUG Augusta State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 98 mi | 2 hr |
| Providence | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 190 mi | 4 hr |
| New York City | 277 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Portland; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 36 Fenderson Rd, Saco, ME 04072, USA
- Where
- Saco · 11 miles southwest of central Portland
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Portland
- One of 117 wedding caterers we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Website
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Around Saco
- Nearest venue
- Beech Ridge Barn, 3.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 18 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 19 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 19 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Scarborough, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Buxton
Distances are straight-line from Backyard Event Co.; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Portland.
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