If I could give 10 stars, I would. I'm circling back with the highest praise for B. Lin Catering, who catered my daughter's Sweet 16 birthday celebration--and absolutely stole the show. I honestly can't decide who loved the food more: the teenage girls with their surprisingly sophisticated palates... or my husband. The birthday girl felt like an absolute princess. She had the best sleepover, and the food was the clear highlight. Multiple girls independently said the same thing: "This is way better and much more flavorful than Chipotle." And listen--teenagers do not agree on anything, so that says a lot. The flavor is truly indescribable. The chipotle chicken was unbelievably tender, and the chimichurri skirt steak literally melted in your mouth--the kind of good where people pause mid-bite just to look at each other. Every single item was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and clearly prepared with care and pride. It should honestly be a crime to make meat, chips, guac, and corn salsa taste that incredible. The service was just as impressive. The delivery driver was right on time (early, actually!), friendly, and professional, and even offered subtle but incredibly helpful tips on the best way to set everything up--those thoughtful touches matter when you're hosting a house full of teenagers. B. Lin Catering brought flavor, ease, and joy to a milestone moment for our family. I will absolutely be ordering again and recommending them to everyone I know in DC. Run--don't walk--to book them read more

This company catered a 5 day work conference I attended and they were very impressive. Unfortunately I couldn't eat a few of the meals because of dietary restrictions but I sampled their Asian noodle bar (whatever they do with their tofu I only wish I could replicate), Greek food and sandwiches (I don't love that they use chicken thigh for a lot of the recipes but they did look appetizing). I had to skip the burrito and fajita bars but the portions were massive and everything looked good. read more

I attended an event at the Urban Institute where B.Lin Catering was the choice for catering. I was pleasantly surprised with how delicious everything was. I especially enjoyed the butternut squash wontons and bacon wrapped figs. The staff working the catering was kind and very caring. I don't know anything about pricing but I'd definitely consider them for future events. read more

I did a last minute booking with B.Lin catering for my husband's 50th birthday party and Natalie was amazing! She helped me finalize the menu and work through all the details in two days right before the Thanksgiving holiday. The food was delicious and presentation superb. Also have to shout out the delivery guy for B.Lin, he was on time and did a beautiful job with set up! I would definitely recommend B.Lin and will be sure to use them again! read more

I had a wonderful experience with this company. We had a 50 person event at the prestigious Embassy in DC. They provided china, chairs, linen, staff (bartenders and servers) and food that was absolutely delicious. Taylor and her team did an excellent job. If we ever have another event in the area we will make sure to hire them again. Everyone was blown away with the service and tasty food! read more

I have ordered from B.Lin many times for my corporate events. Natalie is a pleasure to work with, and ordering is super easy. Their food is absolutely delicious, and we always get compliments from our clients on how much they love the food. It's clear that their kitchen cares about producing flavorful food, which is sometimes had to come by for catering services. So happy to have found them and will continue to have B.Lin cater future events. read more

The B.Lin team was amazing. The food was incredible. They were professional and timely. Taylor was my point of contact and was super helpful every step of the way. Highly recommend their services! read more

Delicious food, excellent event execution, and a team that is very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional in the most helpful of ways. I'll start at the start--from the first email we sent to B. Lin Catering--they were responsive, helpful, and really thoughtful about our questions. That is no small thing, because we threw a lot of questions at them in that first email, and throughout the process, I mean a lot! But every time, Rena worked through our list in a timely way and responded to every single one of our questions with answers that were direct, and helpful. She was not just ready with answers to every question, but happy to provide additional suggestions and information from her experience, and proactive about raising and resolving issues in the plans we suggested we had not considered yet. B. Lin was one of our favorite vendors we worked with--and one of the most essential when it came to actually making the event we dreamed about a reality. From reviewing rental tablecloths and dishware, to suggesting tweaks to our floorplan and timeline, to setting everything out on the big day--and more. They also were crucial to the final clean up, and helping us ensure we got our venue security deposit back! The venue manager actually told us the place " was left in exceptional condition." OH and did I mention we were able to plan with them so effectively we flipped the room ahead of schedule? All night the B. Lin team was like clockwork. (but clockwork that knew how to adjust to the other ups and downs of the day around them!) And that's just about how helpful, detailed, and responsive they were to work with. I know what you're thinking--BUT WHAT ABOUT THE FOOD? The food was delicious. I can't really do it justice so you will just have to try it yourself. My only regret is we couldn't serve everything we sampled, because it was all so delicious! Star players include the buffalo chicken wonton, moneybag dumpling, and pork bao buns which were all HUGE hits during the cocktail hour. For dinner we landed on a stir-fry buffet, because it was not only delicious but gave us a lot of flexibility to for guests with dietary restrictions. I will admit now, my mother was initial skeptical of that we weren't going with the "steak or chicken" plate that was standard. But we knew we wanted something different, and tasty. In the end, she was completely converted by the end of the night. She may have told me how great the dinner was more than anyone else! But seriously, everyone loved the food, everyone! By the end of the night, me and my wife received a LOT of compliments--that really should be directed to B. Lin catering, Rena, and the rest of the team the helped us. So this is my attempt to pass along those many praises, as well as a few of my own. If you need great catering--looking no further! read more

As a planer, I had the pleasure of working with Taylor and Barbara from B Lin, and they went above and beyond for my client's birthday. My client and I had a vision with fun themed appetizers and stations for different cities, and B Lin delivered and put our vision to life! Everything from our early concepting phases to the day of the event was flawless. The team was exceptional in constantly checking in on us, the timeline, and just being overall a pleasure to be around. We received so many compliments from the guests about the food and service, and it turned out to be an incredible. Thank you B Lin for being more than just a catererer, but a trusted and valuable vendor partner. Hire them to cater your next event and you will not be disappointed! read more

The food was very good. The ordering was a little haphazard but everything was figured out eventually, and the delivery was a little later than the time frame given. But all in all we were happy with the catering and will use their service again. read more

I tried just about every item at the catered event and every single thing was delicious! FREsH. Authentic. my favorites were the hummus and the chickpea salad but honestly, everything was amazing. read more

We had a 50th Anniversary celebration of Metro Maryland Ostomy Association on Dec. 8, 2024. We chose B. Lin Catering after looking at a couple others that were local deli-type catering. B. Lin has a large, interesting menu so that helped. We ordered for 30 guests: sandwiches cut in half (these halves were very generous), a salad (had 3 to choose from), a fruit tray and a cookie tray, plus drinks. We had feedback from the guests that they did enjoy the food. One asked about B. Lin since they weren't happy with their caterer. Natalie had answered all our questions and had some good suggestions. She responded promptly to all my enquires. On the day of the event the food arrived earlier than expected so that was helpful. The prices are very reasonable compared to some cartering companies. We were very satisfied and will certain use them again. read more

The staycation platters are such a great idea from B.lin Catering!! We got the staycation platter with a mix of korean, chinese and filipino foods. Delicious!! The lumpia was one of our favorites in the platter- so flavorful. The singaporean noodles were also a hit! For $50, the small platter can definitely comfortably feed 3 people. I look forward to trying more from B.Lin and hopefully ordering catering from them in the future. read more

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If you're looking to host a brunch with quality catered food for a decent price that isn't from a chain restaurant, look no further. They have vegetarian and vegan options as well. The food was cooked perfectly and was delicious. I was able to easily place an order with them and schedule a time for a delivery. They sent someone out on time right before our event and had them set up the warming racks and labels for the food. I literally have no complaints about this place. I did mention that this place had decent prices, but in some aspects, they can be a bit pricey. However, you get what you pay for and in this case it was good quality professional service and food. You'll feel like you've made a great choice choosing this place over the others. Thanks for everything B.Lin Catering! read more

I was on a committee who used BLin for a delivered Salvadorean and Fish taco bar for 300. delicious food. Well seasoned. Really nice sides. Great communication with highly recommend. read more

My wife and I were hosting a Holiday party and decided we didn't want to stress ourselves out by cooking so we decided to use a caterer. We didn't have a clue who to use. I searched the Washington Post because their food critic wrote up a piece about caterers. But alas, my wife used Yelp and found B.Lin Catering. I wasn't involved in the ordering or delivery process (she said it was very easy) but I was certainly involved with eating their food! The delivery person came on time and I was impressed how everything was packaged. The hot food stayed warm and everything came with nice platters, serve-ware and signs of the food. The food was outstanding. We had so many compliments of the food quality and the selections we chose. Highlights were the Mexican Elote, crab cakes, BBQ Cilantro shrimp, Truffle Cheeseburger sliders, Ban Mi sliders and the Chocolate Mousse Shooters. We will definitely use B.Lin Catering for our next event and I highly recommend them. They did a fantastic job! read more

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B.Lin catered a party for us in our home. The food was wonderful and guests were very complimentary. The bartender they sent was great and provided excellent service. Everything was delivered and set up without any issues. I would definitely hire them to cater another event. read more

highly Recommend B. Lin catering's "reheat and serve" meal kits. We tried this week and they are crazy delicious! $12 per meal with minimum 2 person order, just 5 minutes to reheat, and helps support a local business that is struggling since its reliant on events which are now all cancelled. they deliver on Monday / Thursday's. it's been far an away the best of all the kits and delivery options we've tried with our newborn + social distancing - healthy, delicious, and feels fancy. Options like fajita bar, Mediterranean bar, noodle bar etc. with detailed allergy notes. we were going to use them for a sip and see (now cancelled :/) but glad to have them for lunch / dinner instead! link: https://blincatering.gethoneycart.com/?menu=623&order_type=3 more details: These are weird times for all of us! The swift escalation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a serious impact on the hospitality + events industry. Help us through these uncertain times by letting us help you with your quarantine meal prep! We're now offering reheat + serve meal kits filled with classic bestsellers from our menu, delivered contact-free to your doorstep. Order online at www.blincatering.com. Much from our team, and hang in there everyone - we will get through this together! read more

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BLin was great for our Bar Mitzvah party. Great food and service from beginning to end.

We worked with B Lin for a gathering in our home. We were able to order trays of items - the menus online were easy to navigate. When I reached out to B Lin, Roya responded quickly and helped create a menu on restrictions that we had. Set up was very fast and nice. COVID-19 protocols were followed and staff were exceptionally polite. Now for the food - simply delicious. The peri-peri chicken were my favorite. My only note was we had too much pita bread that was leftover. But...that always happens. The dessert cups were awesome (also ordered too many but they are very good and I don't mind eating them for the week!!). Will use again in a heartbeat. read more

I used B.Lin catering for an office holiday party of 32 people. The food was fantastic. Out of this world actually, especially for the price. I have never seen spicy noodles done so well, and the fajitas had perfect flavor & toppings. Rena was an AMAZING event planner! She was so accommodating to all of my requests and questions. I loved how friendly and flexible she was with my order. She always responded right away and made multiple adjustments for me last minute :)!! If you are considering B.Lin catering, do not hesitate to book their services. read more

I have to echo Kimberly's sentiment in the review she posted 5 minutes prior. I first read the locale which she was reviewing and it instantly brought me back to the good ole days! Gool ole days: anytime I choose to eat brisket In fact, upon further inspection of Kimberly's review and reliving her detailed account of shared memories past, my mouth wetted so much that I plucked a piece of gauze from the cabinet for which I'm using to steep my palette's response. B.Lin's brisket was tender, flavorful, succulent, toothsome, and enlightening. The only issue I could find was that the mini brisket slider didn't deliver enough savory goodness into my mouth, and I risked being uncouth taking 1 or 2 more. So I did the network dance around the room, "ahh this looks nice, oh what's this, hi my name is Mike - did you taste that brisket over there?" with hopes of returning in some minimal tawdry disguise to raid such delectable treats one time more. The accompanying pork slider did not stand in the depth of the shadow of the brisket, with it's own grand performance of flavors as well. Now, I read that B.Lin has an underground supper club and feel as if cheated of some earthly delight. Investigation is due with proper haste. read more

We loved our experience with Blin. They catered our wedding for 150. fantastic food. Rave reviews of both the Asian buffet and the BBQ buffet for a multicultural guest list. Also had amazing apps and dessert and top notch bartenders and phenomenal service. Highly recommend! read more

I've used B.Lin's delivery service for several events at my apartment where I wanted to serve finger food. Their delivery has always been on-time and I really like that I can order chafing dishes to keep the food warm for hours. Most important, the food is delicious. I recommend them. read more

I LOVE B.LIN CATERING! I used B.Lin Catering to host 3 networking lunches I held at my company, and I can't imagine ever using anyone else. They are quick to ensure an order is perfectly put together in a timely manner. Arin was a speedy communicator and made sure everything was perfect. They also make it easier than ever by delivering everything, and providing all items such as paper products and disposable chaffing sets. The delivery staff is also delightful and made the set up easy and enjoyable. I had the Mediterranean Bar, Southwest Salad Bar, and Middle Eastern Bar off their signature plate selections. I've never had so many guests RAVE about catered food before! The staff at my office were waiting like wolves to get at the food once the event was over (as B.Lin is not stingy with proportions!!) I could not recommend them enough. B.Lin makes catering easy and delicious. I hope to use them for my future work events and any personal events as well! Easily the #1 D.C. Catering company. read more

B.Lin Catering - Middle Eastern Bar! ABSOLUTELY amazing. I'm still dreaming about that lamb. - Caterers Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've had the pleasure of being at a few events where B.Lin has catered and everything has been fantastic. Their at-home meal kits made weekday dinners easy and tasty and their staycation platter is a massive treat. The short ribs are my favorite! Highly recommend any chance to enjoy B.Lin! read more

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Leaving a review here as my private person, but we recently worked with B.Lin to cater a lunch for ~ 20 people on a Saturday meeting. From getting proposals and quotes all the way to the last bite, the service and food was flawless! The quality and selection of the menu items are great; the prices are even better! Catering from B.Lin will surprise and delight your guests, clients, family, and friends! read more

As anyone who has experienced the service, care and food from B. Lin Catering will tell you, this team is top notch. Whether I have placed an advanced order or needed something in a hurry, Roya has always been swift to respond, very kind, accommodating and has offered great suggestions. Delivery is always on time, if not early. We've had a different expediter for each of our events, but each gentleman has been efficient, friendly and professional, needing little to no help from the host (which is a tremendous relief when running around orchestrating an event). Beyond customer service, the food is PHENOMENAL and travels well. Everything is full of flavor without feeling heavy or salty. I highly recommend their signature bars as it allows for variety and accommodates for diets and aversions extremely well. In short, if you're looking for a caterer for an event of any size, stop searching and place your order with B. Lin Catering! read more

B. Lin was fantastic at working with us to make amazing food that combined our Israeli and Filipino food traditions for our wedding. They clearly spent a great deal of time researching the right dishes that celebrated the flavors of our cultures, resulting in a menu that reflected us as a couple. The food was remarkable, there were definitely no airline chicken breasts or mushy steamed vegetables involved. Even though many of the ethnic dishes they prepared were new to them, we were impressed at how authentic they tasted. Don't tell our family, but some of the recipes were better than our families' cooking (their kare kare was fantastic). They were open to feedback and helped us work within our budget. We will definitely be coming back to B. Lin. read more

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B Lin gained fame through supper clubs and they have broadened to catering. This organization has the added bonus of offering discounted rates to local nonprofits. B Lin has a range a wide selection on its menu and can cover a range of events from plated to buffet style meals, appetizers, drinks. This company can also tailor to your event needs whether a smaller event, large fundraiser, or wedding. We came in to discuss our event and the staff was very professional, food was outstanding, and they provided us with a lot of creative options for our event. The team was very accommodating, flexible, and knowledgeable and really helped us to shape our event and determine the best approach given the location, what we were going for, and the number of people we anticipated. The price was shockingly inexpensive for the quality of food and service options. B Lin is a great company to consider for whatever your event needs are. read more

B. Lin Catering did an amazing job and was great to work with from the beginning to end. They are really there with every step along the way - no matter how many questions you have or how many times you change your mind. Shout out to Katie (Sr. Event Planner) - thank you for everything!! The food is absolutely delicious. The entire team who worked our Wedding did fantastic. Everything ran smoothly - cocktail hour with appetizers, plated dinner, drinks, and cleanup. We cannot thank you enough. B. Lin Catering really made our wedding so special and I would highly recommend them. read more

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Have used BLin twice. Once for a wedding and then again for a dinner party.

It has been a dream to work with B. Lin for our wedding. We started the process in 2019 for a 2020 wedding. Ben prepared our tasting for us, and was able to adjust the menu so that all of our guests would enjoy it, not just those who like spice. We went with the Big Easy Bar which was a huge hit with all of our guests. My only regret is that I didn't get a second plate! The hour d'oeuvres were amazing as well. Truly, the food was one of the highlights for us and our guests. But perhaps more importantly, B. Lin was super flexible as well all navigated the uncertainty of a 2020 and then summer 2021 wedding. They allowed us to have flexible deadlines and move numbers and dates around as needed. Our event planner, Katie, was perfect. She helped us make last minute adjustments and stepped up to help out above and beyond her contracted duties with a group of vendors who hadn't done a wedding at our venue before. For any event in the future, B. Lin will be our first call. Thanks for making our day perfect! read more

I used B. Lin's catering & delivery service for a work luncheon and it was incredible. The high quality of the food was appreciated by everyone and I am sure to use B. Lin again! read more

Quality of food was poor, especially for the price. Lots of menu options but I was very disappointed

I was invited to an event here by proxy and I'm so glad I was. The space is large and clean, with a nice event space and obviously huge kitchen. The food is absolutely delicious on all fronts, heightened even more by the friendliness of Ben and his staff. He truly cares about food and how it brings people together. I would 100% recommend B. Lin catering for any event, formal or informal. read more

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B.Lin is amazing! I emailed them extremely last minute (late on a Tuesday evening for a Saturday private event) and they were extremely accommodating to prepare food for my 30 guests. We got a variety of appetizers and hors d'oeuvres. The food was delicious and came with easy heating instructions. Thank you, B.Lin! I cant wait to use you again. read more

I used B.Lin Catering to cater my 30th birthday party and I am so happy that I chose them. This was the first time I had EVER organized an event and catered it, so I was definitely a novice. Thankfully, I got to work with Arin at B.Lin who was amazing. She was patient, able to answer anything I threw at her, and made sure that I got exactly what I wanted even if my budget was a bit limited. She worked with me to decide on which menu to choose based on the dietary restrictions of some guests. She even reached out to her supplier to ensure the romaine lettuce they used was not sourced from the area that was contaminated with E. coli. On the day of the event, the delivery guys arrived right on time and had everything set up and ready to go within 10 minutes! Using B.Lin made the planning process so much easier and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to cater an event. read more

Supper clubs have been the rage for quite some time right now but that is a train that I had not jumped on...until now. To be in the know for these type of events, you must sign up for their email blast where they will typically blast out a new menu and dates every month or so. Suppers usually sell out within 35 minutes so you have to be quick! The boy and I were lucky enough to attend his East Asian themed Club last week which featured a five course menu that included: salmon furikake tostado, mandu, crispy pork belly bun, shio ramen and fresh tropical fruit topped with green tea whipped cream and caramel dust. It was as the French say...Magnifique! Pricing was more-than-fair at $45 a head but what made it different from a regular restaurant was the location (a DC rowhouse) and the company. I enjoyed meeting the varied crowd of longtime locals, transplants, out-of-town guests, lawyers, artists, students, and more. Everyone was super friendly and more than happy to share their BYOB wares. There was no pretension, everybody was just happy to be there and eat good, quality food. For the young and hip, there is no better place to be. Please put yourself on their mailing list and I hope to see you for dinner real soon! :) read more

B. Lin is my top choice for catering lunches at my work! We are an all-vegetarian office and the tea has been so responsive in creating alternatives to make a vegetarian lunch as delicious as possible. Their Specialty Bars are my go-to -- for a set, affordable price, they provide so many delicious, fresh toppings and sauces to go with the food that everyone is able to customize a plate to their liking. Always a big hit. read more