My caterer fell through, and I was desperate! I needed lunch for the next day, and it was less than…read more24 hours before the event! I called Fresh Connections, and they were amazing! Ordering was seamless! The person I spoke with was so helpful and friendly. We had to pay a rush fee, but it was reasonable. They were able to accommodate all of our dietary needs--vegan, gluten free, dairy free, pollotarian. When the food arrived the next day, it was hot and delicious! The set-up staff was polite and efficient. Everyone enjoyed the food. I definitely recommend this caterer.

I am a member of the Flannery Lecture Committee that sponsors an annual legal lecture at the US…read moreCourthouse in D.C. Following the lecture, we have a catered reception in the Courthouse Atrium. For the past three years our caterer has been Fresh Connections. Their food is excellent; their staff is superb; and we have never been disappointed with their services. It is a pleasure working with them, especially Esther Zegarra, the Event Coordinator. I highly recommend Fresh Connections. Jim Lyons

We've used their service at work plenty of times and j enjoy doing business with ease and…read moreprofessionalism. Vast taste, portions, assembly and variety in the menus. You should consider them for your next event.

Found this catering company online when I was researching options for a family birthday…read morecelebration. They have a variety of food options which serve 4-6. Cherish was easy to work with, she provided a quote and we finalized the order over the phone. The pick up process was smooth. The beef stroganoff came with noodles, green beans and cookies. Our family enjoyed the meal. Will recommend!

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

How I ended up at a catered BBQ in the Northern Virginia suburbs is of little importance. What you…read morereally want to hear about is how good the food from Dixie Bones Catering was! As soon as I queued up in the buffet line I knew I was in for a good lunch. I grabbed a homemade bun and split it open in preparation for the BBQ pork I was about to pile on top. Next I spooned a hearty portion of baked beans and a little cole slaw onto my plate followed by some sauce for the meat. To round out my meal I selected a thick, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie and a cup of sweet tea. There was no way I could resist going back for seconds! The meat is flavorful even without the addition of sauce, the baked beans savory and definitely not from a can and the cookie surprisingly chewy (how many BBQ joints do you know that make good cookies?) According to the Dixie Bones website, they do events for 100 to 5,000 people. I think they'd make a great choice for any casual, outdoor affair. Additionally, the staff is conscientious and friendly.

Pulled pork sandwich and catfish sandwiches are out of this world. The loaded potato is off the…read morecharts in quality. The chocolate or coconut pies are homemade and the best I've had. I highly recommend Dixie Bones for catering events. Their staff is professional, dependable and within a competitive price.

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.

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

Chef Matt delivered an amazing experience for 4 people! Our friend has a baby and a toddler and…read moregreatly appreciated a fine dining experience coming to her house! He brought all the ingredients and taught us tips like how to cut an onion without crying and the right way to cut a mango! The best mai tai of my life started us off. Then he made mahi mahi with chutney, and a Caribbean themed main dish of mango sauce marinated ribs and slaw. Dessert was bananas foster due to time, he had other options including flan, but flan takes too long. Generally, it's a 4 hour night with eating at the end, so plan accordingly. The perfect Friday evening hang out with friends and learn something new. Highly recommend, especially as a gift to friends.

9 years after getting a milestone birthday gift certificate I finally cashed it in for a cooking…read moreclass with Chef Matt. What an absolutely fun day! Chef Matt takes care of everything -- the food, the cooking utensils and cookware and the cleanup. All you have to do is select a menu, pick a date for the cooking session in your home kitchen and decide how active you want to be during the class. I chose a Spanish theme so we made patatas bravas, Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp), Serrano Ham, Manchego, Pear and Carmelized Onion Puff Pastry Bites, and Vegetarian Paella. I cook and bake a lot, so it was great being able to pick Chef Matt's brain for tips and tricks to improve my skills. If you have a foodie in your life this is an awesome gift/experience for them!

**contactless delivery option…read more Beef enchiladas: seasoned beef + flour tortillas + shredded cheese + spicy red sauce w/Mexican rice These freeze well and we're actually pretty good the next week. Would consider hiring this company to cater an event. Looking forward to trying these meals "fresh". __ IG: @f.hux I #yelp and I know things. Keep reading... https://linktr.ee/f.hux #foodieHUX #yelpelite #yelpeatsdc #yelpdc

*Note: This review is just about TYTC wedding catering.* To Your Taste was one of the approved…read morecatering companies for our wedding venue. We reached out very early on in the planning process and spoke with Diego about our preferences for the menu and ideal price point. He was very understanding--particularly of our desire to keep a tight budget--and prompt to schedule a tasting for us. As soon as the tasting finished, we knew we would sign with TYTC for everything but dessert. The food was superb, not just run-of-the-mill wedding "fish and chicken," but flavorful and cooked to perfection. TYTC also has dozens of appetizer options, perfect for all cuisines and preferences. There was no issue adding items that were non-dairy and GF for several guests with dietary restrictions. In the months before our wedding, Diego was responsive and communicative. He led us know a few months before the wedding that he may need to be on travel...and could miss our wedding. This was only worrying when, after doing walkthroughs (x2), questions kept popping up that we had already answered about décor, timeline etc. Fortunately, Diego handed us off to his colleague Paola who has an extensive background in weddings. Paola was a delight to work with on our wedding day, and managed her team professionally. (They even brought us food/drinks while we were taking photos after the ceremony!) Our guests loved the food, so minus the few stressful hiccups in the final weeks, we're very happy we spent the money to use TYTC.

Chef G is AMAZING!!! She catered 2 small birthday parties for me and my sisters. We all felt like…read moreroyalty! She worked easily with our food allergies, and even offered vegetarian and gluten free options that made everyone feel included with ease. For breakfast she made the best omelets we've ever had (And I am an omelet snob, they have to be just right and these were perfection). She prepared everything fresh and cooked them perfectly to order.She even made gluten free blueberry muffins that tasted better than anything you could find at a bakery. For dinner she created a customized four course meal that got better with every bite. We were stuffed! She even made my birthday cake (red velvet) from scratch that was moist and delicious! Her attention to detail and fun personality made her instant family! I could go on and on about Chef G but instead I'll just say that if you want phenomenal food and service with a personal touch, Delectable Dining is the place to call. I am 100% hiring Chef G again for ANY and ALL of my events! Thank you Chef!

I had a custom cake request, a donut-shaped cake. Ms. Chereece did a beautiful job and it tasted so…read moregood! Thank you so much for making this birthday special

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.

I based my decision on reviews from Yelp and Google, and I was pleased with the food…read more For my husbands surprise birthday party, I ordered a total of nine items from the menu. The portion sizes were more than enough, and we had leftovers for a few days! Everything tasted great, except for the mac and cheese, which was just one item that didn't hit the mark for me. My guests enjoyed everything else. My favorites were the meatballs, curried potatoes with chickpeas, cajun alfredo pasta, and the red beans and rice. The food arrived early and hot, which was fantastic. I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 because I ordered fried wings and sweet chili wings but received baked wings instead. It was too late to address it, but they tasted great regardless. Jaclyn was very patient with my update requests, and I would definitely recommend this place! Overall, I was very happy with everything, and my husband had a wonderful surprise birthday. Thanks to God, Jaclyn, and her team!