Initially I was skeptical about booking a cater that I never had the opportunity to taste the food…read more However, from our initial conversation I knew I wanted to conduct business with Ms. Johnson. She was very professional, kind, cared about my function worked with me to find the right menu and allowed changes with my menu selections up to almost the event, all with a great sense of humor. The food arrived before time. It was hot, smelled great and the delivery person was polite and did a great job at setting up. The food was exceptional, some of the best macaroni and cheese I've had since I've moved to the DMV area. Everything was seasoned just right. All my guest were asking who did the food, typical I would have some food left over, however this time the pans were bone try. I didn't only have a successful event; I've found my cater for future functions. Thanks for your help, I'm looking forward to doing business in the near future.

We had a last minute crisis and Made with Love stepped right up. The food was wonderful. The…read moreservice exemplary. The staff a delight. Heartily recommend.

**Review for Well Dunn Catering**…read more Well Dunn Catering delivered an absolutely extraordinary experience for the 125 Years of Forestry reception. They transformed what is normally a standard office space into a dreamy, elegant setting that felt straight out of a premier ballroom. Every detail--from the décor to the lighting--radiated sophistication and creativity. The staff was exceptionally professional, friendly, and attentive at every turn. Their seamless coordination made the evening feel effortless. The chef's menu was nothing short of Michelin star-worthy--each bite offered a delicious blend of seafood and savory meats that left guests raving. The tea-smoked duck, in particular, was a standout favorite and gave the event an almost otherworldly touch. A special thank you goes to Sara H., the event planner of the century. Her attention to detail, genuine warmth, and thoughtful touches elevated the entire experience. She has a rare talent for making every interaction feel personal and every event feel magical. Thank you, Well Dunn, for doing exactly what your name promises--an event that was *well done* in every possible way!

My daughter and her husband had their wedding at the Daughter's of the American Revolution (DAR) in…read moreWashington DC catered by Well Dunn Catering. The guests kept commenting on how amazing and imaginative the food was from the cocktail hour, to the main course, to dessert, and to the boxes of little pizzas to take away after the party. One guest mentioned that she felt that there were layers of surprises in the presentations, for example we had a gelato affragato cart for dessert along with the cake! Ramona was a dream to work with as well as her whole team. She was very easy to work with during the menu tasting and made excellent suggestions as to what would make the party feel special and reflective of our request to have amazing food. The service was very professional but really friendly. I highly, highly recommend Well Done Catering for any event!

A Family Affair Catering provided exceptional service for my friend's 75th birthday celebration,…read morewhich I hosted for 105 guests. The food was absolutely delicious, with a wide variety of flavorful options that truly pleased the crowd. The presentation and overall setup were beautiful and added an elegant touch to the event. Chef Darryl was professional, organized, and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. The pricing was very reasonable, and he even offered a wonderful tasting prior to signing the contract, which gave us great confidence in our decision. I highly recommend A Family Affair Catering for any special occasion.

To consider this a legitimate "business" is laughable, just like their food. Arrived over an hour…read morelate to an event and instead of being apologetic, had an attitude. Dinner was for 25 + people and there was barely enough food for 12. Not that this mattered, as EVERYTHING was inedible and there were no plates, cutlery or napkins provided. I take that back, the store brought $2.00 (price still on) cornbread and $16.00 cake were the ONLY items edible. The Mac and Cheese was dry and bland. I will give them credit for it being both overcooked and undercooked all in the same batch. I'm still trying to make sense of that! The only adjective that even remotely describes this Mac and Cheese is "disrespectful". Like, seriously, the disrespect was 10/10. The chicken was undercooked and bland. How do you make jerk chicken bland and soggy? I'm actually curious. The "blackened" salmon was overcooked yet not blackened, creating another "make it make sense" moment. I immediately spat out the greens. They were undercooked, not under-seasoned but literally "not seasoned". Wait, I take that back too, if you count the dirt and grit as seasoning. They should be ashamed of themselves for ripping people off. Pictures don't lie. The fact that they were sent pictures and still stood behind their product tells you all you need to know. Please, please, PLEASE do not let these people ruin your event and more importantly your special moments and memories. There are so many other respectable and legitimate Black-owned catering companies i.e. Ohhs and Ahhs, Henry's, Hitching Post.

I cannot say enough positive things about the St. Germain team! Carrie was attentive, patient, and…read moreso helpful throughout the planning process. She responded to my questions quickly and was always willing to adjust our invoices or provide recommendations. They are also the most affordable company I've found in the DC area. On site, the catering team went above and beyond to ensure our events went seamlessly. I have never had guests compliment the staff and the menu as much as they did with St. Germain! As the event coordinator, I appreciated that Ceecho, Donal, and Johnny checked in with me throughout the event, quickly adjusted to the schedule changes, and were efficient and helpful throughout the set up and tear down process. I highly recommend Saint Germain for our next catered function in DC! We will be a repeat customer for sure!

I cannot express how much I love and recommend Saint Germain Catering. I was in a bind because my…read morecaterer fell through at the last minute. Saint Germain came through like a superhero! Their menu is expansive and can accommodate all types of dietary restrictions--we had dairy free, vegan, pollotarian, and gluten free folks, and they all enjoyed the food. Set up and tear down were efficient, and the staff was so friendly, polite, and professional! And the food! I over ordered, so the whole library staff got to eat, too. Everyone raved about the buffets (we did a "cookout" style, a "fajita bar" style, and we had breakfast for three days). Everything was cooked well and seasoned well! The fresh fruit was delicious! Can I recommend them any more than I have? If I'm ever in the DC/DMV area again for an event, I will definitely give them a call.

Destroying cakes and emotional seclusion…read more I had the honor of meeting DC's up-and-coming pastry genius "Shameless Chef" at a wedding that was being catered by her 'cake bites.' Not ever hearing of the delectable devils that I could not stop ogling, I approached the smiling women to get the dibs on the dips. What I encountered was not only a bold taste but a bold business model that can be tasted in each bite. She bakes a cakes, destroy them, and in the process reinvents not only the food but the person making it. Ending up in the DMV post master's degree in Social Work, this baker feels the process of making these balls with love is a form of therapy for those struggling with personal demons and unhealthy dependencies. Listening to her story in awe, she shared her goal of hiring those who not only need a job but who need to be healed. Genius! So yes, there is a cliche that emotions can be tasted in food, but I think this Shameless Chef has proven it fact. I tried: Chocolate^3: the cure to the chocoholic. Pumpkin: pure fall desire. Red Velvet: sinfully good in a sinless size. Carrot Pecan: a smooth and sweet adaptation of a forgotten fibber treat AND the best carrot cake I've ever had. Though what stole the show as well as the actual wedding cake at the wedding was her simple "Vanilla" cake ball. My 2015 favorite dessert of the district. Yes Pixar fans, this is that moment in "Ratatouille" (2007) when Anton Ego food critic tastes one bite of Ratatouille and is transported back in time and left motionless. How can destruction taste so good? I have no idea. Though this perfect bite of pure sweet vanilla is what I have been thinking about even while eating a professional pasty chef's wedding cake.

I am a corporate flight attendant based out of Orange County but was flying out of DC today and…read morethis Chef/Caterer saved my life today! Our guests loved her appetizers and creative packaging of sweets (which are super easy to stow-obviously!) She gets all her ingredients and organic produce from Glen's Garden Market & Union Market, all hand made, no preservatives.. I had 11 celebrities on board changing their orders last minute and she worked with me every step of the way until late at night the eve of our departure to create all kinds of yummy appetizers. The day of, she even met me at the Private terminal and offered to help me set up!! I highly recommend this amazing young woman...

We have been using On the Fly Tapsters for four years for our private thing that St Patrick's Day…read moreparties and for a huge church event. They are phenomenal. They're polite and welcoming to our guests and I never have to worry about anything! And the food is exceptional and gets better every year!

On the fly Tapsters is a unique way to have a great time socially, as well as a work event…read more Everything is placed strategically when it comes to food, drinks and fun! I highly recommend this great business!

Oliver and the eat and smile team were amazing to work with. From the tasting experience that felt…read moreextremely personable and caring, to the back and forth messeges we sent getting advice on all things wedding. Oliver and the Eat & Smile team did an amazing job helping us think through our wedding day! On top of this, their food was out of this world. You could taste the care that was put into it, and it really felt homemade. From the appetizers at the cocktail hour, to the dinner plates themselves, I was extremely impressed by how delicious the food was. From the care they put in before the wedding, to the wedding itself, I could not have been happier with the Eat & Smile team and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great caterer.

Oliver and his team are absolute rockstars. We knew we didn't want run-of-the-mill food for our…read morewedding and Eat & Smile did not disappoint! Oliver was super responsive to our preferences and suggestions and crafted a menu that really matched who we are as people. So many people came up to us during and after the wedding to compliment the food - including several people saying it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Everything was super fresh, locally sourced, and perfectly prepared. All of the staff members were also incredibly kind and professional, from the setup to the dinner service to the cleanup. I would absolutely recommend Eat & Smile to anyone.

The absolute best caterer and food truck in the area! These guys are very professional and deliver…read morequality food to their customers. I've been to the food truck a couple of times and I am OBSESSED with the sweet ole bay wings. The food truck has an extensive menu, so I guarantee you will find something you like! I also had the pleasure of using the catering services and everything turned out phenomenal. We had pasta salad (A HIT!!), jerk chicken gyros, salmon sliders, fruit cups, and Caesar salad cups. Everything was great and they will really work with you to create a meal that will complete your event. Highly recommend!!

Have you ever visited a food truck, a verifiable Mystery Machine in Scooby Doo parlance, and tried…read moretheir namesake dish (the Grater Burger), which was quite delicious by the way, only to experience profound regret that you were not more adventurous when your wife allows you to partake of her salad? The salmon atop her salad, if I had to be more specific. This food truck, Grater Cater, currently appearing at the College Park, Maryland Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:00-1:00 in season, features the best seasoned and slightly charred salmon I have ever tasted in a restaurant or elsewhere. I hope to enjoy it as often as possible, every Saturday, while I can, begging like Scooby Doo and Shaggy for Scooby Snacks if I have to!

Foxhall catered our wedding at our home, and I can't say enough good things about them. Chefs Eron…read moreand Sarah came to our home and spent time with us not only discussing the menu but looking at the layout of the space and understanding the feel of the party we wanted. They took care of renting the tables and chairs and setting them up in a way that realized this vision. They seemed to share in our excitement and to be genuinely looking forward to executing it as much as we were! The food itself was outstanding. They offered an innovative menu but also responded to our special requests with no problem. As others have pointed out, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the clean up job was amazing - just like they had never been there. We had great feedback from our guests and overall were very happy. We had never had a catered event before, but now I am wondering what the next one will be. :)

I know this review is a little dated, but Eron's Epicure wasn't on Yelp at the time (i don't think…read moreYelp existed at the time). Eron worked very closely with me to develop just the right menu for my Bar Mitzvah. Even though it's been over 10 years I still have vivid memories of the egg rolls, asian noodles, and other delicious treats he created for me that day. If you are looking for a chef who is passionate about his work and loves providing unforgettable food experiences I would recommend "Eron's Epicure".

Tried the food at a Valentine's Day even at Bingebar-Dc and gingerbeet D-livered!…read more This is a higher tier of vegan food. The taste was even better than the presentation. The crab cake has some smoky garlic spinach and sweet potato ?stuffin? - exquisite combination! When I tasted the Jambalaya I had to ask her where she was from and then it all made sense We loved the food so much @TerineeB/wife started talking to her about being a caterer for our vow renewal. Tips 1) Typically does catering but will "pop up" on ya 2) Follow the chef on IG @gingerbeetdc to see where she will pop up next 3) The chef trains (weight) and does seminars on plant based nutrition 4) Come ready to splurge; this the type of food that 5) everything was top tier

Outstanding Catering Experience with Gingerbeet!…read more I work for a prominent Washington, D.C. law firm, and for the past two years, we've hired Gingerbeet Catering to provide food for our annual "Firmsgiving" luncheon. They've consistently delivered exceptional vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options to accommodate our employees with dietary restrictions. The food is always a hit--not just with those who follow these diets, but with everyone! My personal favorites are Jenny's vegan crab cakes and her signature sauce--absolutely divine. Her green beans are perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor, and this year, her vegan mac & cheese was a standout. Guests couldn't believe it was vegan! In fact, the mac & cheese and crab cakes were so popular that I've already made a note to order extra next year. The fact that so many people enjoyed the dishes, regardless of their dietary preferences, speaks volumes about the quality and taste of Gingerbeet's food. Jenny's culinary talent and attention to detail make her catering an unforgettable experience. I cannot recommend Gingerbeet highly enough--10 out of 5 stars! If you're looking for innovative, flavorful, and inclusive catering options, Gingerbeet is the way to go.