Exceptional service on 3/21 for Gigis playhouse Gala. All was perfect except the dry chicken breasts. I imagine they were cooked and held in the warmer at the Atreuum, which dried them out. Also, would of appreciated knowing there were options since it was Friday in Lent. I found out about the vegetarian-or- fish option 4 days after the fact. Besides these couple of things, Ken's kitchen is by far the best caterer. read more

Ken's provided all the food for our son's wedding as well as breakfast the next morning, everything was exceptionally good. He wanted to know what we wanted and performed without any hassle. A true professional with a fantastic staff that is obviously as caring as he was in the whole process. read more

Had an amazing catered dinner for nine friends! Ken was super easy to work with and the food was impeccable.

YUM! We booked Ken's Creative Kitchen for a wedding reception rehearsal dinner. We had AMAZING crab cakes. The fried chicken is some of the best I've EVER had! Makes me hungry just thinking about it. *You can tell Ken and his team love food and putting on events. They made choosing the menu very easy and gave us helpful advice. *Lots of menu items to choose from. We told them we wanted a fun, summer, backyard Maryland picnic type event and they knew exactly what to go with. *Staff was awesome for the event. Friendly and very professional. They cleaned up afterwards and the place was SPOTLESS. --HIGHLY RECOMMEND-- read more

We used ken and his team to cater our wedding this weekend. He helped us create the amazing menu and his team that worked the wedding was awesome . They cooked awesome meal , and the service they provided our guests could not have been better. Cheers to their team read more

Unless things have changed, I believe that Ken's Creative Kitchen is just a caterer. They used to run a gorgeous little restaurant on their porch, but my guess is that it became too popular with waits often running over an hour and it was just too much - so they went back to solely catering. (That's just a guess...) In any case, both the restaurant and the catering enterprises get 5 solid stars. They recently catered an event at my workplace and did an AMAZING job, especially given that we had extremely limited spaces for them to set up. The buffet spread they had was beautiful, the shrimp they served were enormous and wonderfully fresh and flavorful, and the crabcakes were so good - with huge chunks of backfin crab meat in every bite. They even did a great job of packing everything up and leaving it in the fridge for all the worker's lunches the next day! read more

My husband and I had them cater our wedding! Not only was the food unbelievably delicious but they also went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure everything else was in place and comfortable for guests despite the rainy weather. Would recommend them 100x over! read more

WOW! This place is a MUST HAVE for ANYONE who lives in annapolis, is visiting annapolis, or lives within driving distance of annapolis! Breakfast: order the french toast! On sunday, they serve the french toast all day, even though the breakfast menu ends mid-day. For lunch, order the crab cake sandwich for you first visit. The chocolate chip cookies are to die for!! My best friend used Ken to cater his wedding at the USNA chapel, so soon after we fell in love with Ken's Creative Kitchen. The restaurant is a back porch...literally...that has a great view and a gourmet casual feel. Hire Ken for your lunch or for any special occasion! read more

Just got back from a New Year's event and Ken's catered. Every single thing they made was delicious, from the tiny burgers to the chicken fajitas, ham, crab dip, to the chocolate chip cookies and brownies. Fantastic and helpful crew there made sure everything was kept filled and hot and delicious. read more

Ken Upton single-handedly made my daughter's wedding simply amazing!! We had meetings, tasting and more tastings to get everything perfect and perfect it was. I have had events catered before but nothing like this. Ken and his team seamlessly helped us with everything - he set the pace and tone of the wedding, arranged for all grade A rentals, had a staff that set up, served and tore down with a constant smile and top notched professionalism the entire time, as well as providing Michelin quality food for everyone from children to vegans to seniors! Ken has catered to dignitaries such as Ambassadors and National TV Anchormen, and he made me and my family feel just as important as them. It was truly an honor to have worked with Ken and his team. THANK YOU!! read more

CATERING REVIEW: Got married in September 2013 at the William Paca House in Annapolis and Ken's Creative was our caterer for the event. We had our tasting at Ken's in March and it was some of the best food we ever had and the level of catering/wedding experience the staff showed, especially Katie, was amazing. They do not run a full blown restaurant and their main business is catering. They were our first tasting and the bar was set so high for other tastings there really was no comparison. Ken's offered suggestions of what would be in season a the reception, embraced our oddball requests (ice cream cart, appetizers from each country of heritage, 5 different entree choices, etc.), and didn't bat an eye with a same-sex couple. When we chose Ken's Creative as our wedding caterer, the price is a shocker. And we had concerns of, "can they repeat this amazing food when serving 120 people at the same time?". The money is worth it. And yes they can. It was a perfect night and they kept everything rolling on time. A month later we are still getting comments about the food and experience they helped build. Use Ken's Creative for your catering needs. You will not regret it. read more

Ken's Creative Kitchen catered my daughter's wedding for 190 people in Southern Maryland over Labor Day weekend and the experience was perfect! Ken is a gentleman who knows and loves great food, and he offered us creative menus, design ideas and a professional staff that delivers everything beautifully! The food was not only gorgeous to look at but delicious -- how they can prepare fish perfectly for a large crowd is beyond me but they did!!! Many many compliments were received by our guests as to the presentation and taste of both the fish and the steak! And the manager for the evening, Helen, was absolutely the best. Personable, thorough, calm and most important, extremely organized! I would recommend them with complete confidence. And hope I can use them again in the future!! read more

Amazing. Beautiful location. Worth the wait. The food is impeccable. Fantastic attention to detail. Amazing service. Best of all- dog friendly... The only downfall- no alcohol! Bummer read more

Long wait! but worth it! went for breakfast and im a believer! the place is great, the service is great and the food is AMAZING! the creme brule french toast is a piece of heaven on a plate, still dreaming of it. Its crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside. the berries were fresh and the coffee was always refilled and in a big mug. its a great place! read more

You want Ken to cater your next event. Of course, the food is astounding, the staff are all professional, and your event will go perfectly to plan. That's obvious. But that's not why you're hiring Ken. I'm assuming that, like me, you wanted your wedding catered, and you have a vague notion of what you want, and a budget to match. But you don't have all the details and you're not sure where to begin. Lots of other caterers will ask you dozens of questions, expecting you to give them a homework assignment listing precisely what they have to do to meet your needs. You can't tell them what you want, so they kind of waffle and are unsure if they can meet your needs. We told Ken the general shape of what we wanted, and in no time he was painting a picture of our wedding reception with his words. He helped focus our nebulous dream into a reality, refining the plan with further questions and options. Whenever we were drawing a blank on something, he would provide options and talk about their trade-offs. Ken worked with us to craft dishes that provided options for our friends and family with special dietary needs. Ken was constantly in contact with us. In the months leading up to our wedding, he was always there for quick questions, confirmations, changes to the menu, everything. Also we had the best food of any wedding we've ever gone to, seriously, they knocked it out of the park and were absolute pros. People were talking about the Moroccan Couscous and how fabulous it was, the tables were gorgeous, service was lovely and helpful. In short: Ken minimizes the stress of catering an event and maximizes your satisfaction. read more

Ken's Creative Kitchen is literally the best!! First off, I'm not sure how anyone who does a tasting with them chooses anyone else. The tasting room is welcoming, and the food is amazing. Hello crab cakes! I second the previous comment from another reviewer about "part caterer, part advisor, part family". We worked with Katie, and she is totally amazing. I didn't need a wedding planner or "day of coordinator". That was Katie! She listened to my vision and helped us put together the perfect day. On the day of the wedding, I have never seen anything run so smoothly. The food was epic, the drinks were flowing, and the service was unparalleled. I know I am biased, but I think it was the best party that I have every been to. Even when I started to have a meltdown because the shuttle was messed up, Katie came to the rescue and helped me & my guests get out the door. Choosing Ken's was one of the best decisions that I made during my wedding planning process. I'm obsessed and can't wait to plan another party!! read more

Ken's Creative Kitchen catered our daughter's wedding at St. John's College in June of 2010. We had over 100 guests from all over the U.S.. The appetizers, cocktails and dinner could not have been more spectacular, both for flavor and presentation. We have also been to the Backdoor Cafe a number of times and again, you won't find a more scrumptious softshell crab sandwich or salad. There's much more to choose from, too, and it has always been fantastic. We are a family of foodies, and we're not easy to please. We are not surprised that The Knot selected Ken's as "Best Caterer in the Annapolis Area!" read more

I have been involved with many caterers in NY and NC. None, but none, have worked as smoothly and created as lovely an event. Ken's Creative Kitchen knows what they are doing. The best ingredients, beautifully prepared and presented, well styled tableware appropriate to the event were all created seamlessly. How lucky we were in choosing Ken as the caterer for a big birthday luncheon. read more

My cousin's wedding was catered by Ken's Creative Kitchen, and although I've never been to their restaurant, I haven't stopped thinking about the rockfish, crab cakes, and salad at the reception. It was, hands down, the best wedding meal I've ever had. I can't wait to go back to Annapolis so that I can finally have a chance to eat at the restaurant. read more

We used Ken and his team for a 12-person dinner party at our house. They are easy to work with, professional, and the food was OUTSTANDING!! The whole experience was stress-free and easy and leaving me able to fully enjoy my party. I highly recommend them and plan to use them again for future events. read more

I have been to many of Ken's amazing events. Can't ask for better food, or a more professional staff. There is no doubt why Ken is number one caterer in the area. Best Crabcakes you will ever eat! read more

My family traveled from PA, NJ and VA and met in MD for a 50th anniversary celebration. Upon the recommendation of the VRBO homeowner we used or our rental, we had Ken's Creative Kitchen cater the dinner for our parents 50th anniversary dinner at the house. Fantastic customer service! Our event was small and prior to the event, Katie Wildt was so patient as we went through a few iterations of the menu to get to exactly what we wanted...we weren't a big wedding, but she took the time to make sure it was just right! The night of the event did not disappoint...the staff was so friendly, the service was impeccable, and the cuisine was AMAAAZZZING! The crabcakes were beyond good - with huge chunks of crab meat in every bite. We all wished we had ordered more! At the end of the night, they even packed up our leftovers (barely any!!!) and placed in the refrigerator for us to enjoy again. I can't say enough good things about our experience..highly recommend and definitely worth every penny! read more

Ken and his team catered our wedding at the Annapolis Maritime Museum and exceeded ALL expectations! Guests continue raving about the food, the passed hors d'oeuvres were a total hit with the Shrimp & Grits, Crab cakes and Oyster Bar. The staff was absolutely incredible - Friendly and professional in every way! Katie was amazing to communicate with over the past year during the planning phases and made everything run seamlessly. If you are considering a caterer, there is no better choice than KCK, hands down they will deliver. read more

I commissioned Ken's Creative Kitchen to cater my family's Thanksgiving dinner. First, the crew called me arriving at the billing address, not the venue. After re- routing them, they showed up without the tables and chairs, I had discussed over and over again with the planner, Jamie, that there HAD to be tables and chairs. After much stress and wrangling we pulled together seating, which meant some people had to eat outdoors. Thank God it was 55 degrees, not colder. Any colder and it would have been worse. We had to go to the store and buy heaters for outside. When dinner was served, a traditional thanksgiving feast, there was no gravy! Turkey, stuffing(tossed brioche and sausage(dry and tasteless) mashed potatoes and NO GRAVEY! The roasted stuffed onions were UNDERCOOKED, not roasted and had no stuffing, just sprinkled with a bit of panko. Un-edible. I could go on, it just makes me angry. I have to commend the staff. They worked very hard and tried to make the best of a bad situation. I had chosen Ken's on the recommendation of my sister-in -law and because a friend is having a large wedding and had contracted Ken's. She is thinking of withdrawing her contract. So........thumbs down!!!!!! read more