There are simply no words to say how impressed I was with the food, service and professionalism…read morethat we had with Liliahna Catering. Brendon and Kristen got back to me promptly and happily with answers to my questions. I was nervous to turn over the reins to my daughter's micro wedding to anyone but Liliahna gave me peace of mind. They were so knowledgeable and willing to please. On the day of the wedding, they sent me a crew of 5 people who worked together like a well-oiled machine. If we needed or wanted something, it magically appeared...served up with a smile. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. Brooke, our bartender was so kind and efficient. Everything was done with a feeling of family. I would never hesitate to recommend Liliahna to anyone looking for a caterer. They have my highest recommendation! As I told Brendon, I may have to invent another celebration just to have them back. Liliahana provided us with a first class, stress-free fairy tale wedding. I am so grateful!

Chef brendon catered my sisters wedding and all I can say is that he was a disaster. both my sister…read moreand I have backgrounds in catering (i ran my own very successful catering business in NY for 25 years and retired during covid) My sister was very thorough and is very detail oriented so she had many requests for Brendon, which he said he could and would do, but then didn't, as he never put her requests into the contract, although she has the request Texts and Brendons positive response 1. she had 100 guests, Brendon said a staff of 7 was plenty, both my sister and I felt 10 staff but he assured her they were a well oiled machine and all would be fine. He only had 6 staff, three of which were University of Maryland students who knew nothing about set up, break down, presentation etc... it was a very ungracious level of service. Tables perpetually were filled with dirty plates and glasses. 2. she specifically discussed not having a tip cup at the bar, I walked out to find one anyway, and bar tenders said Brendon allowed it 3. most of the food was frozen, or Purchased from a store like Costco, her " Grilled protein mains-chicken, beef and shrimp-were pregrilled and cold (actually the shrimp looked raw), all of his salad dressing were bottled dressings from the grocery store (appaulling). He was so understaffed he was never able to wash and cut berries to add to his fruit platters, so he took them all back to his facility 4. he assured her his staff would help with set up, break down and they would clean up. His three boys didn't know what they were doing-fortunately since I had my own catering business, MY family, quite seasoned in catering, stepped in to help and finish. 5. At the end of the evening someone side swiped one of his staffs car (staff was parked on a public street) that was the end of work for the staff member and the other two staff he transported that day, leaving cleanup to Brendon and his two bartenders.... They didn't fully clean the kitchen, not a single counter was wiped, nor the floor swept, and the two desserts provided by me and a guest were just left for us to clean. garbage wasn't emptied , rentals not packed and back together. My family came the next day and broke down all the tables and chairs. In the end, what could have been a spectacular wedding (decor was stunning, and the band great) was only beautiful. I read all of Brendon credentials, but his food didn't reflect his credentials at all and his service was ungracious and lacking. Anyone hiring him should make sure all details discussed and agreed to are then actually transferred and written into the contract. To have to clean up a wedding as a guest in my wedding cloths was horrible. I actually wanted to cry.....not to mention what it meant to my sister I her bridal gown

I joined 10 others retirees for lunch at The Brookside Market. We have been here before and they…read morehave never disappointed. The menu is simple, yet varied. The portions and quality are a great value for the money. You start by placing your order at the counter getting your beverage, and taking a seat. They bring your order to your table in a timely manner, we had 11 men, everyone was served together. The store also offers the whole menu for take out. A great selection of wine, beer, and spirits are available as well. Very clean operation with plenty of parking. Do yourself a favor and try them out. Beautiful ride through Baltimore County country side.

I usually enjoy Brookside Market, but my experience at brunch today was disappointing. One thing to…read moreknow is that during brunch there isn't table service, you have to order at the counter first, even though they offer wait service later in the day. The biggest issue was the customer service. The woman working the ordering counter, who had dark brown hair pulled back into a ponytail and a small white necklace (not Izzy) was unfriendly and came across as irritated from the moment we walked in. When I placed my order, every time I asked for something she either looked at me like I had asked a ridiculous question or didn't respond at all. It made the whole interaction feel uncomfortable and unwelcoming. I understand everyone has off days, but if you're working in customer service, it's important not to take a bad mood out on customers. A simple response or friendly attitude goes a long way and would have made for a much better experience.

This review is FIVE stars only because there is not a TEN star option. Atlantic catered our…read moredaughter's wedding in Havre De Grace. Absolutely outstanding service, quality, and value. They handled everything, made us feel calm and relaxed, adapted to weather and venue challenges, and hit it out of the park. When dozens of guests from all walks of life and all parts of the country seek you out to ask who is responsible for the "Best wedding with the best food" they've ever attended, you know it's a hit. I will be using Atlantic for every corporate event we do from now on, and refusing to attend any wedding that doesn't have them as the caterer. Well, maybe not the last part. Thank you , thank you, thank you for literally MAKING her day.

They did such a beautiful job on my brothers wedding in January and my sisters wedding this past…read moreweekend. Will definitely use again.

Chef's Expressions at the Manor truly made our wedding magical. Sarah Armstrong was our event…read moreconsultant and she was AMAZING. She helped us get better deals on aspects of our big day, figure out how to get what we wanted within budget, and mapped out every detail to perfection. Sarah made sure that everything was planned in a way that made the most sense and following her guidance led us to a day I dreamed of. When there were hiccups with a bartender being out due to COVID, she was quick to come up with a solution and I didn't even know of the issue until after the night was over. Sarah handled everything on the day-of, even transporting our personal décor, so I only had to concentrate on being with my people and soaking it all in. On top of all of that, the food was AMAZING. I would eat their short ribs for every meal and the fennel and ricotta flatbread was to die for. Everyone says you don't eat at your own wedding but Chef's Expressions made sure we got served a little of EVERYTHING so we got to eat every single dish at our wedding and they were all phenomenal. I didn't think pasta would hold up well served en masse but the pesto especially was really phenomenal. Every hors d'oeuvres, station, and dessert was delicious. Our cake was also provided through Chef's Expressions and was one of the best wedding cakes I had ever eaten. Sarah and the team at Chef's Expressions at the Manor do a phenomenal job and I would recommend them to everyone looking for phenomenal food on a reasonable budget.

I worked with Chef's Expressions for my wedding this September. The venue I used only used Chef's…read moreExpressions so it was obvious they would be our caterer. *We were told from day 1 that they also do Day-Of organizing for an event and we would not need a wedding planner as it would be redundant.* This was reiterated through the 7 months we worked with them. Pros: - The food was delicious - The tasting was also delicious as the food is very good -The servers at my wedding were awesome and helpful - They helped create a layout for the wedding - They seemed to listen to what we wanted - They created a timeline of the wedding Cons: - They had last minute questions that should have been addressed at the tasting/ questions were asked that we had reviewed at the tasting (cake flavor, types of alcohol, etc.) Instead of asking them the month before the wedding they were asked the week of the wedding. - The day-of coordinator that was promised was invisible. - The clean up of the event was disorganized. I ended up taking items with me that were supposed to go to a point person that was known by all parties. As a bride, this is the last thing you want to have to think about. If the event coordinator were present they would have known this. - A gift was lost and chef's expressions did not seem concerned. With hindsight 20/20, I would have hired a wedding planner and waited until the year 2020 where The Maryland Historical Society will allow other caterers.

Had a birthday event set up as a cocktail party. Lamb lollipops, rib eye sliders, chicken…read morequesadillas, shrimp salad croissants, mini crab cakes, roasted vegetables, tossed salad, mini desserts. That food was BOMB. I even heard the teenagers say it was "Bussin"! My husband said he had three helpings of the salad. Thanks to owner Reggie. engaged him sight unseen and he didn't disappoint. Planning a holiday event and calling him first thing Monday morning.

Catered a work event for our clients. The food was fresh and delicious. The caterer didn't drop the…read morestuff and run, he set it all up beautifully. We had sandwiches, salads, crab dip, cookies. We would definitely use them again.

Yesterday was absolutely amazing…read more Father's Day can sometimes feel overlooked, despite how important fathers are in our lives. We all need a great dad, and I wanted to make this year extra special for my husband. Instead of the traditional gifts, I decided to think outside the box and surprise him with a beautiful room and a private chef experience featuring all of his favorite foods. A huge thank you to Red Bottom Catering for delivering not only exceptional service but some of the most delicious food we've ever had! From the roses and champagne to the extra onions for my salad and even take-home containers for leftovers, you truly thought of everything. Your attention to detail, professionalism, and hospitality made the entire experience unforgettable. I can't wait to book with you again, whether it's for another special occasion or simply because I don't feel like cooking on a Saturday night! 100/10 recommendation. If you're looking for top-tier food, outstanding service, and an unforgettable experience, book them ASAP. You will not be disappointed!

Phenomenal Service. Great food ALL OF THE TIME. I work 16-18 hours a day with barely time to cook…read more I trust them because they are super clean, reliable and do an exceptional job with catering large groups. 5 star all the way!!!

The cocktails at Manor Tavern were the undeniable highlight of our evening. They were stunning to…read morelook at, beautifully balanced, and not overly sweet. My husband ordered a lavender cocktail that was absolutely lovely. Unfortunately, the food didn't hold up to the same standard. My Maryland crab soup was underwhelming. For a state known for its crab, there was barely any crab meat to speak of. My husband fared better with his fried Brussels sprouts starter, which he really enjoyed, and his pork chop entree was solid. I ordered the wahoo fish special as my main, but it was so dry I couldn't get through it and had to send it back. I replaced it with a shrimp Caesar salad, which was fine but completely unremarkable. Our server was genuinely lovely and attentive, though drink refills were frustratingly slow throughout the meal. It seemed like a bar bottleneck rather than anything on her end, but it did affect the overall experience. The biggest sticking point is the price. For the quality of food we received, the menu feels overpriced. The cocktails were a bright spot, but the kitchen needs to catch up to justify what you're paying.

I love dry martinis. Dry towels. Dry senses of humor, even…read more What I don't love is dry fish. My grouper had the makings of a fine dish. The flavor. The texture of the couscous. The crunchy onion straws. Then I bit into the white, flaky meat, hopeful it would match the caliber of its accompaniments. I was sadly mistaken. To avoid reaching for my dad to give me the Heimlich, I gulped water to get it down. Considering fish comes from water, it's quite a trick to make it taste like kindling. If you're going to serve your patrons dry fish and make them sweat to death in your hot dining room while they wait for refills, kindly put a carafe of water on each table. Or let them wear CamelBaks. Our waitress was clearly overworked. She was managing about 20 tables, making it hard to get more water--or anything, really. At least put man bun to work and have him ask customers if they need anything. Like water. If it were socially acceptable for me to wring my shirt into my glass, I would have. I didn't want to embarrass my father, so I refrained. I swore I wouldn't rip any more restaurants, but no one asked why I left three-quarters of my fish on the plate. Not the overworked waitress. Not the manager, who walked past our table half a dozen times, intentionally dodging eye contact. If they had, I would have told them the truth. Frankly, I think they already knew. So here we are. The truth hurts sometimes. Just like dry fish going down the gullet.

Not only is City Seeds a great concept, but also executed to perfection. First class food created…read moreand provided by those who simply needed the opportunity to do so and City Seeds gave them the chance when no one else would. Food is easy to do, but difficult to do well and City Seeds surpasses all expectations. Pro tip: pumpkin risotto is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

Wonderful mission. Wonderful food. Wonderful service! The City Seeds team were a perfect partner…read morefor our catered Thanksgiving. Would highly recommend to anyone!