Miriam was great to work with, food, set up and service execution of the event went flawessly.

Excellent staff and delicious food, well displayed and fresh! On time, professional and polite!

Windows has always been reliable and came in clutch last minute when we had a party change to our house with only a few days notice! The food was delicious and guests talked about how much they enjoyed the spread. Highly recommend Windows for parties and holiday events! read more

Reviewing as an attendee of a Windows-catered event, not the purchaser. Windows was the caterer for three-day event I attended recently, and while I can't speak to prices or the ordering process, as an attendee the food was outstanding! Breakfast food (eggs, bacon, potatoes, fruit, etc.) were all fresh, hot/cool as appropriate, and they managed to keep bacon crispy and hot in way you rarely see in catered breakfasts. Lunches were varied and also really quite good. Meats were served hot, and managed to stay tender despite the chafing pans. Again, not something you often see in a catered chafing-pan lunch. Perhaps most importantly, every time we hit a break, the food and drinks were ready to go. No waiting, no delays, and super friendly service from the employees as well. read more

Julie is the best! She has great ideas and really listens to a customer's wants. Her staff is amazing and on point. The food is delicious! read more

This is an amazing company with very high quality food and excellent service. The variety and moreover the care and concern to identify ingredients in each dish and ensure we had variety for dietary restrictions was amazing! read more

Windows Catering did an exceptional job in supporting our annual fundraising event in Washington, DC. Nicole Buchanan was an excellent advisor who provided the utmost in customer care. She helped create a menu and a staffing plan that met all our needs. As a small non-profit with limited funds for events, Nicole worked with us to create and modify the menu and beverages order to meet the budget while ensuring the right quantity and variety of food was available for the guests. The service team she selected was excellent as well - efficient and extremely pleasant. We plan to work with Nicole and the Windows Catering team again for our annual event next year. read more

Such a great place with fantastic customer service. The lady I spoke with was a doll.

Outstanding!!! Windows was wonderful to work with! Chris Dunn and Aaron Cartier made everything so easy for me! They helped me select a menu that suited many dietary restrictions that had my guests raving! (Honestly, we got so many compliments on the wonderful food!!!) They thought of everything and we didn't have to lift a finger. This let us easily focus on our event. Fernando and his serving crew were fantastic and very attentive. One fun surprise was the night before our event began, we came out of a restaurant in DC and saw the Windows truck at another party. Good to know that they were keeping busy and still able to give me such detailed service the following two days! The next time I need catering in the area, I will for sure call them again! read more

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This is our second Fourth of July party catered beautifully. The first year had 125 guests for cocktails and canapes. The second year it was a full-on buffet for 25 people with a sit down dinner. Each time the food, drink, accoutrements, and service were fabulous. Miriam anticipates each need. Great people and great food make a great party! read more

I can't say enough good things about this catering company! We had them cater a very high-end breakfast at our company last month and they knocked it out of the park! They brought in tables, linens, flowers, chefs, servers, a mimosa station, an omelet station, the works! The communications I had with Senior Event Designer, Garrett Thatcher leading up to the event and during the event were all professional and responsive and he made sure every detail we requested was covered. Windows Catering will be my caterer of choice moving forward for any events that need to impress! Five stars!!!! read more

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I reached out to Windows on short notice. My original caterer was not able to do our event. Not only did Karol get a proposal ready in record time, she modified it to all my requests the same day I made them. She understood the decoration and setting requirements and contacted those suppliers while I was there in real time to communicate my requests. On the day of, Windows exceeded our expectations. The venue was beautiful, with several additional personal touches that Karol added. And then when the party lasted a little longer, Karol was there to offer me options. She never left and was always available. She collaborated well with me and the other vendors at our event. I recommend Windows and Karol for any event. They are extremely professional and seek to exceed expectations on all aspects of the event. read more

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Our firm uses Windows Catering exclusively. Everything from the variety of menu options to service and of course the quality (amazing) of the food is top notch. We have partnered with them for breakfasts, luncheons and a most elegant plated dinner at a museum. Even the pickiest eater is now a raving fan. We highly recommend them for catering needs. Because I am a little biased- ask for Chris Dunn and Aaron Cartier. They have been the best partners for all our events! read more

Working with Garrett and the Windows team was such a treat! Garrett has such a thoughtful eye for detail and provided many suggestions to help make my event a success. The food was incredible and unlike any other catered food I've eaten before. I will definitely be considering Windows for future events. read more

Windows Catering goes above and beyond for your catering needs! Julie was so helpful with choosing the menu for my daughter's event, she was patient, pleasant and a joy to work with! My guests couldn't stop raving about the delicious the food, and Marco, the captain, was absolutely fabulous, he set up everything so beautifully and was so helpful! read more

No complaints at all! Excellent service, great food, great staff. Lesslie and the team have been nothing but superb! Attention to detail is what they are all about. read more

Great food and excellent service! I have been to 2 Windows catered events and the food is always amazing, I especially liked the rack of lamb. The servers and the chef were very professional while also being friendly as well. I would definitely order their services again. read more

Had a great experience with Windows Catering for a 20-person holiday party at our house. The process leading up to the event was smooth, the food was delicious, and the folks staffing the event were great - on time, courteous, considerate of our house, and did a great job keeping the food / drink flowing in an unobtrusive way. Look forward to using Windows again for our next event! read more

We used Windows catering for an event. Yes, it was a late booking and they accomodated us, but its was nonetheless a booking and they were paid. However, the owner Debbie is one of the rudest people I have ever met. And her staff was rude as well. She literally said they had been there 12 minutes past the booking time and started grabbing tablecloths while the event was still going on, not to mention an event attended by high level government personnel. She was rude to my assistant on the phone and rude from the moment she arrived at the event - I could not believe it! Otherwise, the food was good and the decor provided very nice. But I do not like and will not work with people with such bad personalities. Buyer beware! read more

Unfortunately, in this day of healthier foods, diet consciousness, runaway hypertension, high cholesterol, and hyper glycemic awareness, this company is completely oblivious. Not only were the choices for the catered breakfast and lunch less than "healthy" -- that is they were high in cholesterol, sodium and sugar. The so called "Rise and Shine" breakfast sandwich was stacked with thick fat, and not very much lean, bacon. Lots of cheese, etc. Outrageous. UPDATE 9/13/22 -- Plenty of soda. Lots of coffee (but no tea). And Not. One. Juice. Of any kind or type. None. For a Breakfast buffet!,,,,,, IJS (I'm Just Sayin'). read more

We use windows catering for events. The food is always delicious, the presentation is lovely and the delivery is spot on. Most recently, we had them cater our employee Thanksgiving lunch and it was WONDERFUL! Garrett is my event designer and I love working with him, he is both knowledgeable and friendly. read more

I used Windows Catering for several nonprofit fundraisers. Debbie was my account executive for those and for my other catering needs. I can recall four separate events, one of which was a wedding celebration for my son and daughter-in-law in my home . In addition to two fundraisers and the wedding event, I used them for a work-related event. Service was five diamond; food was outstanding and gourmet. And pricing was fair and worth it. Would I use Windows again: DEFINITELY! My fundraisers were 2014 and 2017, wedding 2015 and work 2018. I am surprised at the disparities in reviews here, so I thought I would add my experiences with this superlative caterer. Jill Parker Landsman read more

Lesslie was wonderful to work with. Her attention to detail and passion for creating a memorable event did not go unnoticed. The team that supported our event (John, Slade and Gloria) were amazing. Looking forward to hiring and working with Windows in the future! Thank you for everything. read more

I've worked with Debbie Smith and her dedicated team for over two years as part of my work at the National Academies. Prior to the pandemic, my organization had its own caterer and when we ended ties during the pandemic, I was a bit concerned about seeking catering services on my own. Being a foodie by nature and having the innate ability to craft wonderful menus for my previous events, I was relieved to partner with Debbie and begin my journey with Windows Catering. Of the options available in the Washington, DC area, Windows is the only option that offers competitive rates for carefully-crafted menus for any meetings, events, or special occasions that one has in mind. They take the stress and anxiety out of the equation, and really provide essential information for even the most complex events being planned. Their proposals are easy to understand, delivered in a timely manner, and can be modified repeatedly with no issues whatsoever. During the meetings and events, the catering staff meet with you and walk you through the entire process and is available at a moment's notice for whatever needs you may have. The food is very good, and the table displays are done professionally. They really work with you every step of the way to make sure your meetings and events are successful, and are eager to solicit your feedback every chance they get. In these challenging times, it is reassuring to know that Windows Catering is there taking the uncertainty out of the situation and is willing to customize your event plans to meet the needs of your group and ever-fluctuating preferences in the COVID world. If you want to run successful meetings and events at competitive rates, all served with delicious food and dedicated service, look no further than Debbie and Windows Catering! read more

I highly recommend Victoria Baca and her team at Windows. They did an amazing job catering a bridal shower brunch for my niece. Victoria made sure I was happy with the menu she proposed. The menu was amazing! Some of my favorites were the mini quiches and the salmon. The food is not only delicious but it is also well presented. The mimosa bar was very popular with our guests. The decor that Victoria designed was simple yet elegant and beautiful. Overall everything was perfect! I highly recommend Victoria and her team at Windows catering! read more

Karol We would like to that you and Windows Catering for preparing us with a delicious lunch yesterday. The presentation was beautiful. Everyone truly enjoyed the selections. We will definitely see you soon. Thank you and the team again for a job well done. read more

Victoria was super easy to work with, prompt and made the entire process seamless! They have a large variety to choose from. Timely delivery and everything came looking beautiful! Amazing presentation and delicious! Will be hiring them again! read more

I ordered food for 40 people from Windows Catering for my backyard birthday party on a Saturday. I don't have a catering kitchen in my home and have nowhere to store food in advance of a party. I asked for a 3pm delivery time, but the food arrived at 12:30pm (so it had to sit unrefrigerated for hours before guests arrived). The following Monday, I was given NO notice that the delivery team would return to pick up the metal trays that some of the food had been served in. TL;DR - The food is delicious, the prices are reasonable, but there are some service-related glitches that I believe the company is now working to resolve. I will give them another chance. read more

Garrett is very professional and a breeze to work with. Food was fantastic! Would highly recommend!

It was our first time catering a family luncheon, but we were expecting nearly 50 guests and we did not have time to prep anything. Windows Catering was a complete lifesaver! They were extremely responsive and professional to our inquiries and the food was great. I loved the roast beef sliders and everyone at the party raved about the passionfruit cake (I'm pretty sure my aunt had at least three slices). In my family if there are no leftovers, you know the food was good. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a catering company. read more

Service is fine, simply put the food is terrible. Ordered for about 30 folks, got a salad, pasta salad, and a chicken entree. Chicken was super dry, and stuffed with cold cheese and ham. Pasta salad was a cold marinera with olives that tasted a bit like puke. read more

I just started using Windows for catering in our office and I am blown away with the service and quality of food. We have ordered sandwiches from Windows a few times now and they are delicious! They are truly gourmet and way better than any of the usual sandwich shops you can order lunch from in DC. Windows has consistently made all of the deliveries to us on time. Their delivery staff is professional and friendly as is our representative that I place the orders with. I would definitely recommend Windows Catering. I cannot say enough good things. read more

This review is only for customer service, or lack thereof. 0 stars. Our wedding venue has a short list of approved caterers and we were pleasantly surprised to see that Windows made the list. I called and requested a proposal. And then we waited. After a couple weeks passed, I left voicemails for our event planner. My calls went unanswered. I eventually caught him in the office and he assured me that the proposal was ready to go. That, in fact, he had emailed it to me already. I checked my junk mail and sent him messages from two different email addresses to ensure that he would get through any spam filters. No emails arrived. I left another voicemail. No response. I finally called and asked to speak to someone else. A vice president called me on a Friday and assured me that the situation would be cleared up by Monday. My cell phone was quiet. So, thanks, Windows, for making our catering decision so much easier! read more

I'm afraid that I have to agree with the other yelpers who complained about a lack of communication from this caterer. I got a very prompt response after initial contact, and went through the trouble of calling from overseas (I needed to get the ball rolling in hurry) to discuss what I was looking for. I was promised a proposal within a few days. I waited about a week and sent a follow-up e-mail just to check in on things. I received another prompt response saying that a proposal would be soon on the way, and that was the end of it. I wouldn't say I'm mad or upset, as I found someone else more responsive and I'm happy with them, but it does strike me as an odd way to do business. So folks, you've been warned. If you work with Windows, depending on who handles your contract, you might have a super "fun" time trying to get a proper response out of them. Just on a separate note, I have tried their food once at an event, and it seemed pretty tasty and more on the upscale side. But that seems irrelevant if you can't even get a proposal out of them. read more

Our first time hiring a caterer, and fortunately they exceeded our expectations for our son & fiancé's wedding shower. Our rep, Julie, fielded our myriad questions with poise & patience, and not once did she ever pressure us to spend more than necessary, etc.; even when we cut back on the order, there were no questions, just gracious accommodation. Their onsite setup and staff at a relative's private home was prompt, efficient, and most importantly, stealth in replenishing food and cleaning up afterwards. We definitely recommend and will use them again when the occasion arises. read more

They catered my wedding. They were a bit on the expensive side, but they match their catering with their service for the price. I was really happy with my event coordinator there. Not pushy, but sold the place to me right away. The tasting was GREAT! We were able to make changes up to the last minute and they took all my favors (very large in size and quantity) and set them up for me. The event coordinator was working the event and acted like a day of wedding coordinator...making sure that my wedding went by my timeline and she put my HORRIBLE dj in check!!!!! After the fact, all my guests mentioned to me how wonderfully everything was prepared and how everything was done in a timely manner and very professionally. By the way, there is no kitchen at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. I don't know how they made the food so good!!! She even packed our dinner to go for the after party at the bar because we didn't eat all night!!! THANKS! so fun and so great. check them out! read more

The food and the servers who staffed my event deserve five stars. The food is amazing. All of the guests loved it. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Customer service, on the other hand, is quite lacking. I used Windows for a work event two years ago. As other reviews have mentioned, I had difficulty communicating with my event planner. Unreturned phone calls were the norm. In fact, I wasn't entirely sure if they even remembered my event until I finally got someone on the phone about two weeks before the event. While the food and service at the reception were great, the stress of unreturned phone calls and emails were not worth using them again. read more

I got married this past September, and just wanted to express my sincerest gratitude to Windows Catering Company, my event planner Karol Contreras, and her assistant Krystin Smith. Karol has such an eye for design, and such a grasp on the wedding business. Her food recommendations were spot on and delicious, and her vision for the wedding went above anything I could have ever created. From the linens, to the chairs, to the decor, and the minor tiny details no one even thinks about - it was just stunning! Krystin went above and beyond, attended every meeting and walk though, made copious detailed notes, listened to every ridiculous concern and "to do" I had, and made us the most beautiful escort cards and menus. She was absolutely fabulous to work with. She and Karol are a perfect pair, and an amazing team. Windows' staff took such wonderful care of everyone at the wedding. The bridal parties were treated like kings and queens, bar lines were short, guests were well fed, and service was impeccable. Every time a glass or napkin was set down - it was scooped right up and taken away. Glasses were kept filled, and guests were always catered to. It was as though everyone's needs were met before they even realized they were in need. Karol kept us on schedule, and ensured that all the vendors were coordinated too, which was a major major help. She also filled in all those blanks that you totally forget about. No request was too big, and no detail was overlooked. Windows made the entire wedding planning process fun and easy. Nearly two months later, I am still getting compliments about what a beautiful, delicious, FUN party it was. Many older guests, who've been two quite a few weddings have said this was one of the nicest they've ever attended. Rave reviews on the entire meal and all of the passed hors d'oeuvres. The dessert buffet was amazing, and the wedding cake turned out better than the photos I gave them. I wanted late night snacks too, and they created a mini chili dog for me that was out of this world, and adorable. It was truly the best day of my life, and I could not have done it without Karol and Windows. Thank you Windows, Karol and Krystin - you're truly a bride's dream come true. read more

I recently got married and Windows catered my event. Both my husband and I work for the restaurant industry, my husband is a chef, so the food was very important to us. Windows was amazing. The food, and service was top notch. I changed my menu several times and made many changes to my staffing needs. Ashley and her team could not have been more helpful. Windows never said no to anything and had great suggestions for my event. The staff working the event was professional, everything was flawless and the food was amazing. read more

We used Windows Catering for our corporate holiday gala at the National Portrait Gallery in February 2016. Chris Dunn was our event manager and the night went off without a hitch and with rave reviews from all! We knew we were in good hands when Chris (and all of our vendors) seamlessly re-schedule the event due to the crazy snowstorm on the originally scheduled January date. This is my 3rd year planning the gala and it was hands down the best yet - all thanks for Chris & team! They even provided nice, complimentary lounge furniture! We'll definitely be using Windows for our future event catering needs. read more