SO...I'm going to start by speaking positive. This young man has the POTENTIAL to have a great…read morebusiness going. I did not know him before, I got his information on yelp. I asked him to help me cater a BBQ for 50+ people. 1.) He provided me with an initial tasting. 2.) He offered to roll the costs of tables, chairs, and chaffing dishes into his fee, which was very convenient for me! He even offered to come the day before to help setup. 3.) I asked for a second tasting to fine tune the menu Items I was having for the BBQ he stated that he would cook the chicken on site the day of... I explained to him that BBQing chicken on the grill takes SKILL and that I prefer the chicken be baked, or parboiled and then placed on the grill. He assured me that wasn't necessary. Here's what I asked for, and what I got: I ASKED FOR: I told him that I did NOT want chicken or any meat in my pasta salad and wanted it to be a veggie pasta salad. I also requested that the HUGE pieces of cheese that he put in the pasta salad either be left out or cut smaller or replaced with a less dry cheese WHAT I GOT A "Veggie Pasta Salad" with chicken and HUGE pieces of cheese...after my vegetarian friends found meat in the pasta. I ASKED FOR: General Tso Wings and Medium Spicy Jerk Wings WHAT I GOT: Wings that looked the exactly the same and were under cooked and had to be put back on the grill and into the oven the next day. (RAW WINGS ON THE GRILL MEANS UNDER COOKED INSIDE AND OVERCOOKED OUTSIDE. I ASKED FOR: Nice hamburgers...I SPECIFICALLY SAID I did not want the cheap thin hamburgers WHAT I GOT: A big pile of cheap thin flying disk hamburgers that were dry. The deviled eggs were completely doused in paprika and were not served to the guests and remained in the fridge until someone asked about them...the same for the fruit salad that looks like it prepared days in advance and not fresh. After the food was setup we were spinning around digging through the dishwasher looking for serving utensils because the caterer that I paid 4 figures to did not bring serving utensils. THE MAIN ISSUE HERE I am a small business owner myself...I called Mr. Chase and asked to meet with him to talk about how the event went. I texted him not less than SIX TIMES and each time he would give me a date and then either not respond or came up with a reason not to meet. I am assuming this is because he is aware that the event did not go to plan. He has avoided speaking with me (see photos) and THAT is the sign of bad business practices. I even had a church that wished to hire him and still never responded. A business like this survives off of word of mouth and referrals. I was hoping that general feedback and a conversation would provide some encouragement and opportunity for growth. This is apparently something that Mr. Chase is not interested in. My suggestion: PROCEED WITH CAUTION!

The best food in town and always have the best service and the most friendly staff and on time…read moreservice great affordable prices also does platters, easter baskets , and bake cakes by request

I hired Elmina catering for my wedding in September 2016 as the company was referred to me…read more Willyne Ross is the owner and director of the company. I learned during the planning process that the owner does not communicate well and will not answer your emails or phone calls unless she deems it necessary. I approved her because she seemed as she was knowledgeable of her craft and events overall. I learned quickly towards my wedding date that she was ill prepared to be in the catering business. My planner, decorator, and venue were unsure of her skill set as well. To get to the point. The day of my wedding was pretty much ruined by Elmina. The food was poorly cooked and served late. Her food ended up giving my guests food poising specifically the chicken was raw inside. She arrived late on-site. She did not set up anything as requested by the venue. I contracted her for a certain amount of staff members and she was missing two staff members. She forgot where she placed the wedding cake. She cut the wedding cake before I was able to see it. The list goes on and on. She took responsibility for nothing and I ended up taking her to court this month in 2017. The judge ruled in my favor because her lack of services. I found out when filing the lawsuit that I was not the first client to sue her for lack of services. Please you all, DO NOT hire her! She is not work the trouble or the money. She is not made for this food industry. I plan to make sure no one in the DMV or anywhere in the surrounding areas hires this company. I went through hell with her and I do not want you all to go through the same!! Also, I would like to mention that, her inventory of china and dishes are old and cheap. STAY AWAY! I have spoken with numerous venues, decorators, and other caterers who know of Elmina and refuse to refer them as they have received numerous complaints as well.

I ordered wings, mac n cheese and string beans. My daughter ordered whiting mac n cheese and…read morecollards. All the food was seasoned very well, not salty at all. The mac n cheese was not overly cheesy, it was perfect. My daughter really enjoyed her food as well. I had to put my wings in the air fryer for a little bit, but that's a me thang! I didn't get the woman's name who was behind the counter, but she was very courteous and greeted me with a smile. Definitely will return.

This place is absolutely amazing. They were very accommodating. I went there to get catfish. They…read morewere out and expecting a shipment but knew how much I wanted the catfish and I'm telling you they may also have accommodations. Not only is the food good but the customer service is on point. Recommend 10 out of 10.

Absolutely fantastic! We used this caterer for our Police Department Awards Dinner, and the food…read morewas a huge hit. Everything was delicious, beautifully prepared, and the entire experience was professional and seamless. I have never been much of a fish eater--I love shellfish, but what I jokingly call "swimmy fish" has never been my thing. Well, the cod they served completely changed my mind! It was absolutely delicious and one of my favorite things on the menu. Our officers and guests raved about the food throughout the evening. In fact, the officers enjoyed it so much that they were already asking if we could order our Thanksgiving meal from the same caterer! When you're organizing a large event, having a caterer you can rely on makes an enormous difference. The food was wonderful, the service was excellent, and they helped make our awards dinner a special evening. Highly recommend!

After establishing the date we would need their services and dealing with Ms. Garcia for about a…read moremonth working on menu and driving over to pick up tasting last week I just submitted my authorization for downpayment. I just received a call from her stating "oh sorry we are not opened Memorial Day weekend." End of sentence. Matter of fact. No empathy. So unprofessional. I had to ask if she could refer anyone else. I just retired from banking after 49 years and am very proud of my customer service history. This by far was the WORST customer service experience I have ever encountered in my life. Obviously poor planning and communications on their part. They completed wasted my time. FURIOUS!!!!!

I like Obo pizza it a nice little spot, not to nosy or too crowded. In Indian Head it's nice to…read morehave somewhere that this town can call their own. The pizza is comes in one style that is hand tossed, the sauce is robust and has a balance of sweet and salty. The crust is flaky and has a nice bit to it. All in all the product is what you want in a pizza. The customer service needs a little work, such as; a couple of weeks ago the place was crowded and when I came in everyone was looking at each other's confused about who was next to order. I went straight to the front and order my usual and people were looking at me like I stolen their spot. The young man that took my order was confused as well whom was next.

This pizza wasn't good at all and maybe it Maybe it was because I came toward the end of the night,…read morebut this was definitely a waste of $30. The toppings didn't seem properly melted into the cheese, and the pizza tasted like it wasn't cooked all the way through. The flavor was just okay overall. I definitely wouldn't order the same thing again. If I ever gave them another try, I'd probably go earlier in the day and keep it simple with something like a pepperoni pizza.

I have used Sweet N Soulful twice, once for my birthday party and once for my Grandfather's…read morefuneral. The owner, Treva, showed up and out, she was amazing! The ribs are unmatched, the greens had my persnickety family asking for her number, and the strawberry banana pudding is slap your mama worthy. I will continue to support Sweet n Soulful Cuisine as my primary go to for catering.

If you're looking for soul food, or just a delicious meal in general, you've got to check this…read moreplace out! The ribs are to die for. They're fall-off-the bone tender with tasty BBQ sauce, only outmatched by the best baked beans in the DMV. They do delivery orders for the family or large catering orders!

I truly don't know where to begin. I'll start by saying Classic Catering was beyond WONDERFUL! HIRE…read moreTHEM FOR EVERY EVENT!!! From the first time I spoke with Sandy, I adored her. She's responsive, anticipates needs I didn't even know I had as the wedding coordinator for my sister's wedding. Over the four months that I had to plan this event, Sandy, who is now on my speed dial, was with me every step of the way, and not just for my catering needs. She was my confidante, mentor, and occasionally my therapist to talk me off the ledge...and now I count her as a friend. This doesn't even begin to describe the food. No detail was missed. The filet melted on our tongues; the chicken was a delight to our tastebuds; the salmon, the potatoes, the salads...I cannot begin to find the words to express the amazingness and deliciousness of each and every dish. Not to mention the signature cocktails we came up with...actually, let me mention them: creative, festive, and beautiful. I cannot say enough good things about this woman and this company. She came through at every turn and does that for every client she has. I sincerely look forward to working with her in the future, and more than that, I look forward to continuing my friendship with her.

Review Classic Catering Wedding Services May 24, 2026…read moreBottom Line Up Front: This caterer did not provide all services specified in the contract, was unresponsive when problems arose, and provided ok-not-great food. They employ hard-working staff with minimal English so communication was an issue. We would not recommend them. Background and Contract This was an upscale wedding held at a bucolic rural residence in Waterford VA on Memorial Day Weekend 2026. There were 160 guests. Customer has hosted three previous weddings, including one only eight months prior, and has experienced numerous upscale weddings. The setup was on open property, on grassy farmland. The wedding celebration included a pre-ceremony activity (no/minimal food/drink with a few chairs), a wedding ceremony (chairs in rows under a tent), a post-ceremony cocktail reception (servers offering passed drinks, passed hors d'oeuvres outdoors, open bar, table with light refreshments/dips), dinner (servers, tables/chairs under a tent plus buffet serving table with steam serving equipment), dancing/dessert (dessert bar with servers), after dinner campfire (arranged by the venue) with "s'mores" (marshmallows/chocolate bars/graham crackers) (to be set up by servers). Classic Catering was selected as the catering service because they had experience at the venue, and because online reviews seemed favorable. The written contract included: 1. Servers and bartenders, event supervisor 2. Food including hors d'oeuvres, light refreshments, dinner, dessert 3. Setup of all chairs and tables for dinner, chairs for ceremony, plus bar and cocktail area, dessert area, s'mores station 4. Cleanup/takedown of food, trash, chairs, tables. The contract also included some special touches: 5. Appetizers served to the bride and groom so they would have them immediately after the ceremony (during a special seclusion time) 6. Extra plates during dinner for people who want a second helping of food 7. Passed cocktails and hors d'oeuvres after the ceremony. Servers were instructed to approach guests and circulate so that all guests desiring food/drink could be served without waiting in a line for food/bar/drink. Basic Agreements and Promises by Caterer 1. Customer hired a wedding planner. They provided a timeline and setup specifications to Caterer. Communications to caterer were crystal clear. 2. Customer/coordinator held a walk-through specifically for the caterer a few weeks before the wedding. Caterer did not attend (claiming an emergency), and only called to cancel one hour before the appointment time. 3. Customer/coordinator sent a detailed timetable for the event. There was no question what was supposed to happen when. Dessert was set up at 8:15; the timetable clearly specified 9:00PM 4. It is challenging to provide a hot meal for 160 people eating under a tent in a farm field. This requires food selection and preparation to remain fresh, hot, and appetizing on steam trays, with food being kept hot for a long time. All of this was known and discussed in advance, and caterer was expected to plan accordingly. 5. Customer/wedding coordinator sent several texts, emails, and voice mails providing instructions, including special updates the day before and day of because of rain the day before, but no rain the day of the wedding. As can be seen below, these instructions were either not received, not passed along, or disregarded. For example, the wedding coordinator texted Sandy (sales representative from Classic Catering) at 10AM to say we were going back to the original set up for the cocktail hour and dessert. The onsite catering staff never got that message, had no clue, and this caused delay and rework. 6. Caterer promised to have supervisors on site to instruct staff. On wedding day, the supervisor demonstrated lack of experience and inadequate English. Communication, proactive management, and responsiveness were lacking. Experience on Wedding Day 1. In the days before the ceremony and that day, there was rain in the area. It was evident that the ground would be wet and muddy. Catering staff used a truck that could not drive across the fields, and so they had to unload far from the wedding area. This caused delays and tired workers before the wedding activities even started. 2. Caterer provided inexperienced staff who did not speak English. Basic hospitality skills were lacking. 3. Catering staff contracted to set up chairs and tables for the ceremony and the dinner. This is a major effort that requires many hands, and only the caterer has this number of personnel. Catering staff seemed unaware that they were responsible. The staff had no setup instructions, though these had been provided to the caterer. The staff did not speak English so they were hesitant and unresponsive. The wedding coordinator and her helper wound up moving tables and chairs and performing much/most of the setup, along with the bartender (one of the few catering staff who spoke English). The bartend

This place was hired for teacher appreciation and the food was not good! The salads barley filled…read morethe bowls. The majority of the staff said that their chicken was dry!! The sandwiches were more bread then anything...just dry!!!! The lunch I left at home was better then this shit! Our boss should get a refunded!

Milloff's catered a professional development day I attended with about 50 other people. We were…read moregiven a standard box lunch, but the sandwiches were not at all standard. I had the roasted veggie sandwich and it was very good. Others had grilled chicken or turkey. Everyone at my table enjoyed their sandwich. I wonder who gets the leftovers from those who blew off this workshop. The chocolate chip cookie in the box was chunky and delicious. The only thing I would change would be to replace the Ruffles with Lays Kettle Cooked potato chips.

I relied on Sette's Kitchen to cater my promotion party in 2023, and it was amazing in every way!…read more The food was astonishingly beautiful and delicious! I highly recommend that each order contain spicy meatballs and banana pudding. Those were my favorites. I could rave on and on about the food, but what "Sette's" Jessica and her team apart is the care and passion, which shines through in customer service and logistics as well. I found myself scrambling to get to my own event early to help set up and prepare, but I was greeted by a beautiful display of food that was already set up. Their thoughtfulness and attention to detail will allow you to truly relax and enjoy your event. It's been a year, and I still think about the food! I'm always looking for other events to have them cater.

The food was incredibly delicious! I really enjoyed the fried fish fillets and cornbread muffin.read more

Family affair catering really came thru for my anniversary dinner/ party!…read more The food was GREAT with great service to match! Never hired caterers and they exceeded my expectations! DEFINITELY will use them again!!

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.