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    The Shadow Chef

    4.7 (18 reviews)
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    The food was fabulous and the service impeccable. Thanks to Gillian for being so responsive. I highly recommend Shadow Chef.

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    Great customer service and delicious food. It's easy to order and plan. I will definitely use them again.

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    Saint Germain Catering

    Saint Germain Catering

    (167 reviews)

    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.

    Home Style Catering - I did not get permission to include guests' faces but they all have smiles on their faces.

    Home Style Catering

    (3 reviews)

    We have counted on Home Style Catering for the past three years to host our annual symposia with…read moreplentiful coffee/tea, breakfast bites, boxed lunches, afternoon breaks, and receptions. Their service to 150 people is very professional and they anticipated our needs like telepathy. Talmom Silva worked with our budget and made our event sing: the presentation of the food was exceptional. I love their chicken salad sandwich! The boxed lunch we ordered for the conference attendees had a sandwich or wrap (the chicken salad sandwich I had was delicious!), fresh fruit salad, choice of coleslaw or pasta salad, a bag of chips and a natural grain bar of honey and oats. I work with a lot of caterers and noticed that the team Talmom, Ricardo, and Giovanni work very well together and they genuinely enjoy being of service to other people and respect each member of their team. The simple reception we needed was done BEAUTIFULLY! Home Style Catering is an excellent partner for any event! I would want them to cater my own wedding reception!

    I liked your new web sitefor weddings wedding catering…read more www.eleganciacaters,com Thank you so much for have catered our wedding reception at Glen view mansion. (not even the rain could stop us... all of you were amazing ) Talmom - you were so helpful in assisting me with planning the event and I really appreciate your knowledge and preparation that went into making sure my husband and me and our guest enjoyed their evening. It was a stress free evenig. Chef Ricardo - your food and presentation was amazing! So many of our guests raved about how delicious everything was and how much they enjoyed watching you cook. I was so pleased with everything that came out of the kitchen, specially the carving station with the tenderloin... Crab crostine appetizer is the number one... The Staff - Everyone that assisted that evening did an incredible job. They were so friendly, attentive and professional. I was a pleasure to work with you and Thank you very much so.

    Vignola Gourmet - The king of meatballs. And, those meatballs are delicious!

    Vignola Gourmet

    (178 reviews)

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    Don't you love a family owned business? One where the recipes are handed down from generation to…read moregeneration. Vignola Gourmet is one of those Italian family owned businesses. It is a cute restaurant located off of Boiling Brooke Parkway in Rockville, Maryland. The inside is decorated with warm woods and shelves and freezers filled with Italian frozen entrees, desserts, and sauces. As you walk up to the counter, you are warmly welcomed. I ordered the Italian cold cut sub and the meatball sub. They have a huge assortment of chips. I am really regretting not picking up a package of my favorite chips. Next time... Service was great. The gentleman who waited on me couldn't have been nicer. It took about 5 minutes for my food to be ready and I was out the door. I want to echo other reviewers, when I say there are no tables or chairs for eating. This is strictly order your food and take it with you. My meatball sub was delicious. It was packed with large portions of meatballs, that were roasted in a tasty marinara sauce. The roll was fresh and soft. I highly recommend this sub. The Italian sub was good, but it was crying out for a little lettuce and tomato. I know that they offer the sub with a green sauce, but I found the taste of the sauce oily and too parsley heavy. I was really glad I had it put on the side. Other than that, the Italian meats were tasty and the sub roll fresh and tender. Prices were reasonable, it was about $20 for both subs. I will definitely return to get some homemade pasta and that tiramisu that was tempting me in the fridge. Gratzi,Vignola Gourmet.

    Cozy and vibrant to go counter with fresh subs (hot and cold), handmade pastas, and desserts. You…read morecan tell everything is made with love and the menu is impressively broad yet curated. They also have a small grocery section with imported Italian goods (canned clams, tomatoes, olive oils, cookies, etc) and frozen premade goodies like sauces, lasagnas, Italian sausage, pizza dough, and even ice cream. We ordered a hot porchetta sub, cold cut sub, and homemade pappardelle with pesto cream sauce. The owner helped us choose a "soft" sub roll for the porchetta and a "hard" Italian baguette for the cold cut sub. The food was all very tasty and felt like we traveled to a simpler time where ingredients shine for themselves. The porchetta was tender and flavorful, and together with the soft roll, kind of reminded me of a Taiwanese gua bao or Cantonese charsiu bao. It was incredible and smelled so delicious! The cold cut sub was simple and well balanced, and good with the harder baguette. Lastly, the handmade pappardelle was delightfully chewy and reminded me of Chinese hand pulled noodles. Didn't expect to have such parallels with Chinese food- and I enjoyed reflecting on how different cultures can come to have similar tastes and values. Next time we'll have to try their desserts and more of their menu! Can't wait to come back. Go check out this gem in Rockville, and experience a taste of Italy!

    Foxhall Catering - Deviled Eggs with American Sturgeon Caviar

    Foxhall Catering

    (18 reviews)

    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".

    A Family Affair Catering - Buffet service

    A Family Affair Catering

    (28 reviews)

    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.

    Ridgewells Catering

    Ridgewells Catering

    (20 reviews)

    Utilized Ridgewells Catering for my work event at Sands Capital Management in Arlington, VA. The…read morecompany recommended the catering provider as one of their preferred vendors. I worked with Molly. She was extremely helpful & catered my event to match my needs and budget. On the day of the event, I was very pleased with the food presentation. Variety was great & everything was delicious! No complaints from my event guests. Most of all, the on-site catering attendants handled everything exceptionally well! Eudy, Mohamed, and Gianella were phenomenal!! They went above and beyond. I had a few last-minute needs & they stepped up (helping with my swag/sign-in table set-up, providing an extra linen, & working around our onsite craft-making exhibit). They continuously checked on me throughout the evening and were such a positive presence! So thankful for such an excellent experience!

    Strathmore Live from the Lawn Review:…read more I wanted to send a yelpsphere shout out to the Ridgewell's staff that was present on Wednesday, 8th during Erin & the Wildfire performance. Regardless of the drizzle of rain, the heat & those pesky mosquitoes, the employees were Rockstars. Two of three that were on the grill along with the Manger on duty had not issue checking to see if their Veggie Burger was Vegan friendly, it was not. However & in the interim of checking the ingredients, one of the Griller's offered to cook the Veggie Burger on aluminum foil & away from the meat products...that did me righteous. Other employees taking orders were just as friendly in trying to accommodate customers & their children selections. As far as prices serving an outside venue/event the menu (Tempo Grill) are pretty reasonable, glass of wine for $7, a bag of chips or cookies for $2, Veggie Burgers $11 & Personal Pizza $10. There is eco-friendly self serving station providing plenty of condiments, napkins & utensils. Again, my review is based solely upon the good customer service & accommodations I received during Strathmore's Summer Concert Series & not for catering services. Now Ridgewells, let's get some Vegan Patties on the grill! :-)

    The Shadow Chef - catering - Updated August 2026

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