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

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 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!

Very little meat provided for the sandwiches - too much bread and lettuce- confusion over delivery…read moreaddress as well

We hired Twinleaf Caterers for our 40th Anniversary party. They were on time and had everything…read moreset up when we arrived. The food was excellent and we got several compliments on it. Leticia and Seby were excellent and very attentive to everything. Leticia was especially helpful and even stayed a bit later offering to help us take down tables and other things, which wasn't necessary because we had a crew of our own people there ready to do it.. She was outstanding. I really appreciated everything she did and also offering to help us after hours. I also appreciated the Event Coordinator's excpertise and help (Emily Delauter) in many areas, as I have never planned a big event before! She was extremely responsive and helpful. I would definitely use Twinleaf Caterers again should the occasion arise.

Twinleaf Catering did our Farewell Brunch after our…read moredaughter and son in laws wedding. They delivered the food I ordered on time, set it up and very polite. We ordered fresh fruit skewers, mini quiches, muffins, and breakfast burritos that did not disappoint! Food for 50 and we had left overs. I would only recommend asking or buying more sterno's since they ran out of fire.

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.

Our extended family has used Simply Elegant (Reston) for several events over the years. They never…read moredisappoint! The latest was a party/reception for my high school graduates. David was very customer focused and on point with suggestions to help us get the most out of our celebration. I appreciate his attention to detail in walking through the set-up with us the day prior to the event. The food was tasty, well-prepared, and accommodated some dietary requests. Maria came to set up (nice presentation!) and help everyone fill their plates. She was friendly, professional and very efficient. Cleaning up was accomplished in a blink of an eye. We highly recommend Simply Elegant and look forward to having them cater many future events for us.

Absolutely, without question, a great caterer! I was hosting…read morea baby shower for 45 people and needed a VA caterer. I live out of state. Rich was fantastic. He checked out the venue for me, he helped me plan a vegetarian/vegan menu. He helped with all kinds of details. All the guests RAVED about the food. He made my party a success and I am so grateful. His assistant for the day was Ashley and she was phenomenal. Friendly, helpful, professional! I was so impressed. Just hire them.

We used Love at First Bite Catering for our New Year's Eve wedding, and they were phenomenal…read more Catering for 100 guests at Twisted Oak Farm Brewery is no small task, and they handled it with ease. The food was a huge hit--charcuterie and crab cakes for appetizers, followed by a buffet that included a fresh mixed-greens salad with berries and feta, tender beef with horseradish mousse, chicken piccata with lemon and capers, au gratin potatoes, green beans almondine, and saffron rice. Everything was flavorful, well timed, and beautifully presented. What really stood out was working with Lisa Sheppard and her team. They were friendly, professional, and incredibly calm throughout the entire process. It made such a difference on a busy wedding day to know we were in good hands. We would absolutely recommend Love at First Bite Catering for weddings or any large event--they delivered exceptional food and truly seamless service.

Love at First Bite is a great company! Lisa, the owner, is wonderful to work with and goes above…read moreand beyond to make sure guest's have the best experience. I have used Love at First Bite for many events and they never disappoint. Lisa and her staff pay attention to every detail. I highly recommend this catering company for any size event!

Had some time for lunch before I film my wedding today, and L Jays Diner has been at the top of my…read morelist since I saw they were coming to downtown Charles town. I'm a HUGE lover of soul food/fried . Overall, a really great experience, the food was great but the family feel and nice staff stood out to me. It's definitely one of those places you can visit and they will get to know you I got the 4 piece wing that came with two sides. The chicken was super light and airy, but had tons of flavor. I hate when fried chicken is bland, and this definitely was not. The chicken and breading both had a really great taste the greens were perfect. She uses turkey meat to enhance the flavor, and I couldn't stop eating them. the Mac and cheese almost took me out. I love love love baked Mac and cheese, and this one was perfect. Almost a sponge like texture but still creamy and cheesy! Def tops my list of Mac and cheeses I've had. finished it off with some cornbread. Dry cornbread is the worst, or when it's too flaky. This was the perfect medium between moist, but also held its shape. Everything is made from scratch, so depending on when you arrive it could take a little to get your food. I personally didn't mind since I got the taste the chicken right out of the fryer I'll def be coming back as they serve breakfast all day, and the chicken and waffles are calling my name if you're looking for soul food or a diner experience, def add this one to the top of your list.

Friendly service and a great hot dog. Locally owned and operated inside a cute vintage shop…read more Support local!!

Discovered this place too late. Nice panini and sandwich options with fast, friendly service.read more

From the owner: Cafe9 excels in creative menus specific to your needs and budget. We pride ourselves in…read moreindividualized service. We are staffed with seasoned restaurant professionals eager to make your occasion seamless and memorable. Whether a business luncheon, tailgate, or suave cocktail reception, we at Cafe9 will make your event the talk of the town. Let us~Make you~Look good!

I can't say enough about Kevin's catering. Food was delicious and the whole experience was just…read morewhat I wanted for my Great Gatsby themed birthday party. Kevin and his staff were wonderful and attentive and my guests were impressed!!

Kevin blew us out of the water! For reference, we had a 110…read moreperson guest count with passed hors d'oeuvres for cocktail hour and plated dinner for the reception. After our tasting, we knew immediately we wanted to move forward with him. The food was delicious and exactly what we asked for. He was so accommodating as I kept changing my mind on what I wanted for the menu! He patiently modified the menu until it was perfect. The actual service of the wedding was fantastic. He had a terrific team that kept people's glasses and belly's full. He even tasked someone to keep an eye on me and the groom, to make sure we were always well taken care of with a glass of wine, water, and snacks! (special shout out to the shrimp and grits appetizer) People were raving about the food afterwards, some even saying it was the best wedding dinner they've ever tasted. The food all came out on schedule and deliciously prepared. Overall, the day was so perfect, and Kevin's Catering was responsible for so much of that! I highly recommend working with him :)