Daniel, Gian and their amazing team curated a seated dinner wedding reception that 125 guests are…read moresaying will be the wedding of the century. We wanted an experience that would reflect the bride and groom's rural Chinese and eastern shore roots. Each course with wine pairings showed off the best of each cuisine. Nothing cookie cutter here. The Pantry has the experience, skill and creativity to make your special event truly magical. We can't say enough about them---- Maddy and Curt

The Pantry catered my daughter's wedding 3 weeks ago and the compliments are still coming in. We…read morerequested a 100% vegetarian menu with an international flair and no onions because of allergies. No problem! The passed hors d'ouvres were unique and delightful. The reception's Mediterranean station was beautiful and fresh. The dinner buffet menu imaginative and delicious. One particularly surprising touch was they sent passed items to the tables to tempt the guests AFTER they had already been thru the buffet. Very thoughtful! I've had spanikopita countless times before but not with their herb crusted filo. Oh my God they were good! Their wait staff were friendly and well trained, not some hacks off of Craig's List. They never let dirty glasses or plates pile up. The bartenders didn't let long lines build up and we never ran out of glasses, ice, or liquor. Per request, we had plenty of non-alcoholic options. (You must try the Persian Iced Tea; it is sooo refreshing!) I met the kitchen staff and they were as organized, professional, and polite as could be. The venue we chose (Cylburn Arboretum) loves them. I'm sure The Pantry can pull off a traditional American wedding menu but we went for a foodie experience and they delivered.

We came to the workshop for the Izakaya cooking night. Izakaya is my favorite Japanese style bar…read morefood and we were not disappointed. We were greeted with warm welcome when first arrived. Loved the open concept and clean kitchen style set up. Everyone is super helpful and friendly. All cooking materials were provided, and you can byob of your own favorite drinks, wine, whisky, sparkling... they do have water here, also can provide ice bucket to chill your drinks. The cooking process was gradual, step by step and fun. Very interactive and the end results were delicious. They have a large variety of classes for customers of all ages and needs. Price is reasonable. Convenient location with no issues to find parking. We loved this educational yet entertaining experience very much. Highly recommend for any occasions. Social Media shared at @WineDinenVacay

Culinary Craft Workshop is amazing! I learned so many new tricks -- and also discovered that a lot…read moreof what my Grandma taught me in the kitchen is, well... a little outdated (thanks, Chef Nate -- she's totally going to haunt you for that one ). Chef Pat was equally fantastic, sharing super helpful tips and fun ways to switch up meals. And Courtney, who runs the shop, is one of the sweetest, most engaging people you'll ever meet. Honestly, I almost hate writing this review because I know more people will sign up and take the spots... but they absolutely deserve the praise. I'll definitely be a regular from now on. Time to start unlearning Grandma's tricks (love you, Grandma ).

Catered Forest Park class of '69 reunion. Superb food and service. Highly recommend…read more I have used them often and are never disappointed.

We've used Class Act Catering by Jim Britton twice. Both times the food was outstanding; however,…read morewe had a horrible customer experience on 10/14/2023 that obliterates any possible positive rating. Last Saturday 10/14/2023 we were hosting a 3pm event at our home. I signed and returned the contract to Class Act on 10/10/2023 for a 1pm pick-up on 10/14/2023. My husband went to Class Act at 9631 Liberty Road to get our food at 1:15pm. When he first arrived, he saw employees walking by, but no one offered to help him, no one acknowledged his presence for a couple of minutes (strike one). When he finally caught the attention of an employee and explained why he was there, the employee went to check on our order and argued that the pick-up time was 2pm, not 1pm (strike 2). My husband told him he was wrong. The argumentative employee finally asked my husband if he had paperwork. Prepared, my husband showed him the contract which really angered the employee. The employee was unprofessional (strike 3) and now my husband is hot. The unapologetic employee finally loaded the food in my husband's truck and my husband left. My husband returns home fussing and promising to never have any future dealings with Class Act. He's almost done unloading the items when I hear him yell from the kitchen. I went to the garage to see about the commotion. He dropped half of the sweet and sour meatballs in the driveway, because he burned his hand. Unbeknownst to him, someone put a lit sterno (chafing fuel can) in his vehicle. I can't use enough adjectives to express how angry he was at that moment. I called Class Act Catering by Jim Britton at 1:54pm last Saturday to report what just occurred (an employee placed a lit chafing fuel can in our vehicle), but no one answered. Someone needed to know what just occurred, so my daughter and I drove to Class Act to return a dish that we didn't order and to report the incident. {(FYI... I had to omit a lot of this story; it exceeded the maximum character length for leaving a rating, but I spoke to Jim Britton's brother in-law last Saturday before our event.)} Disappointingly, I did not hear from Class Act by Jim Britton on Monday (10/16/2023) or Tuesday (10/17/2023), so I called at 10:04 a.m. on Wednesday (10/18/2023) and the phone went to their answering service even though they opened at 9:30am. (Strange!) I left a message with my name and number asking for Mr. Jim Britton to return my call. I never received a call on Wednesday, so I called before business hours (at 8am) on Thursday (10/19/2023) and left another message- still no response from Class Act. You probably guessed - no response on Friday (10/20/2023) either. My husband noticed burn marks in the back of the truck today when he was cleaning it (10/21/2023). There is damage to the rear carpet and door. As I reviewed my credit card statement today, I noticed that CLASS ACT CATERING by JIM BRITTON OVERCHARGED ME. My signed contract and confirmation email say one price, but they billed my credit card a higher price (yes more than the contracted price). I get the privilege to pay even more money for: 1) last year's damaged stovetop that they ignored 2) rude argumentative employees 3) an INSULTING CONDESCENDING brother in-law 4) a burnt hand 5) half of a dish (half the meatballs were dropped) 6) a lit item that damaged our vehicle 7) no follow-up phone call, no doing right by the customer, no attempt to fix the problem, no prioritization, no empathy! It looks like Jimmy Britton has arrived. As his brother in-law told me... "it's not about the money... this here, we can do 50 times over!" after exclaiming that Mr. Britton's business was built on EXCELLENT customer service and always giving more than expected. We definitely did not expect what they gave us. They've had two opportunities to do right by us, and they haven't done so yet. For this reason and because I cannot give zero stars, I gave a rating of 1 star. The food is excellent, but at what cost?

We found ourselves needing to order boxed lunches last minute for 30 people. We called around 11…read moreAM and fully expected them to say they couldn't do an order that big for the same day, much less within 3 hours. They said yes! The Executive boxed lunches were ready on time and tasty with sandwiches, chips, and a sweet. Excellent customer service!!

Has a variety of options. They allow mixing and matching items. They also have a small selection of…read morevegan, gluten free, and other dietary specific menu items. Their baked goods are always delicious. The taco bar was pretty good. Their cheese and fruit platter was super fresh. They delivered everything with signs and helped set it up. All we had to do was light the heating burners.

When passion meets execution! Emmanuella's is serving up some amazing Haitian/Caribbean/American…read moreeats. The jerk wings are amazing, but you really can't go wrong no matter what you get. Find them vending around Baltimore (follow on social media), or place a catering order in advance! And the biz owner/chef is the absolute sweetest, so it makes supporting that much worthwhile!

I tried our Emmanuella's at a festival over the weekend. Of all the vendors they had the longest…read moreline which I took as a good sign. I couldn't decide what to get so ordered the glazed salmon with Haitian rice and Mac and cheese and also the stew chicken and rice and Mac. The food had a lot of potential but there were a few pitfalls (not enough salt). Also, my stew chicken was served as just two dry drumsticks with no stew. I went back to ask for stew and that totally transformed the dish into deliciousness. Definitely add the pikliz as well for an extra pop of flavor. Great food, but my dish wasn't served properly. I might try them again but ask for extra sauce. 3.5 stars.

My wife and I spent months researching different catering companies for our early November wedding…read moreat the American Visionary Arts Museum. We were looking for a company with flexibility, delicious food, customer service, hospitality, and affordability. Innovative Gourmet Catering was it!! From the moment I spoke with Kim, I felt like they were incredibly willing to be flexible in order to meet our needs. I am Dominican and my wife is Midwestern, and they were able to deliver a menu that was delicious, diverse, and just what we were looking for. Seriously, the first thing that everyone we spoke to post wedding said was how delicious the food was!! Folks felt cared for, and like there were many options. The owner Maria was personally our coordinator on the wedding day, and she was amazing. You can tell she is someone who has years of experience under her belt. They made sure my wife and I left the reception with packed food to take home. The food was just as amazing the next day!! Seriously I cannot emphasize what a serious value Innovative Gourmet is. They were upfront about everything, no hidden fees or costs, and helped make our wedding incredibly special.

I LOVE Innovative Gourmet and was THRILLED with my experience. I have never had such prompt and…read moreexperienced service in my life--from any other catering company or any restaurant I've gotten large orders from. Maria, the owner, is extremely experienced and professional, and takes her time to personally design a menu to the exact needs necessary. The planning was very smooth and easy--all I had to do was give a general idea of what I wanted to serve, and I was given a ton of great ideas for dishes. I knew some specific dishes I wanted to have and Innovative Gourmet was exactly on point with all of those needs I requested as well. The actual event was FANTASTIC. All that guests remember from any event (in my opinion) is the food, beverages, and music, and the food and beverages were perfectly served and tasted as amazing as if it was cooked for one person (and the party was for 400 people!) I'm also gluten free, and Maria had some great suggestions to make sure that need was accommodated. I would HIGHLY recommend Innovative Gourmet, and I've decided to host a Holiday Party now that I know how easy Innovative Gourmet makes the process for me!

Such a fun experience out of the ordinary. Convenient location with tons of parking. There are so…read moremany classes you can take! Check their socials for adult only classes, kid classes, summer camps, etc. This place would be great for a private birthday party, bridal shower, or just a simple date night. We went with several couples and had a great time. We signed up for the Pasta class. We made our own pasta and sauce. Once it was done we dig right in. So good. The kitchen is broken into smaller work stations. You have guidance the entire time. We had Cindy (owner) and Trish. Both were super friendly and very helpful. Grea personalities that kept the night full of laughter and fun. They made it a great experience. You do bring your own containers for leftovers. You can also bring beverages for the adult only classes. Aprons are provided and the best thing is that once you are done, you literally walk away and leave! No mess to clean up. You also are given the recipes to take home. The value is amazing for what you get and the experience. Such a fun night. Would highly recommend. Something different, exciting, and interesting to do. Out of the ordinary and doesn't break the bank. You also are learning skills!

We had The Wright People waitstaff our wedding reception. I loved the experience from the initial…read morecontact, planning, to the actual execution. Tara is very communicative and detail-oriented. Tara and her staff worked very hard to make the day go great for us and I'm very grateful and glad that I went with The Wright People.

Rick and Tara's team did an amazing job! I started working with these folks about 6 months before…read morethe actual wedding, and they helped me curate my rentals list, work with the chef, and hammer down the final details. They even went to two walk throughs with me and then met me in Bethesda for one final discussion! Rick is great - he has a fabulous team and knows how to cultivate people. Tara is the next in line to the business and is also a great talent! Mario, their chef, is really a star also - kind, knowledgeable, and always accessible. Our wedding turned out great and we're so grateful we chose them to be our caterers. You can't go wrong with the Wright People! I 100% recommend. 10/10