ULTIMATE ENTERTAINING GUIDE
Caterers
Andy Nelson’s Southern Pit Barbecue
11107 York RoadCockeysville, MD 21030
410-527-0708
www.andynelsonsbbq.com
Hosting a Pig-Pickin'? Andy Nelson's Southern Pit Barbecue, founded by a former Baltimore Colt, specializes in that southern treat, with all of its trimmings. With barbecue made from turkey, pork or beef, plus ribs, chicken, and sides like Grandma's cole slaw and corn bread, Andy Nelson's might not be the choice for a formal affair, but surely makes for a unique event. Various deals are available, from take-out dinners ($9.95 per person) to the hog-wild mobile pit with crew deal. For $18.95 per guest, that includes an "All you Can Eat" barbecue pit and choice of side dishes, plastic and paper goods, beverages and a serving crew dressed in Andy Nelson's T-shirts. Event coordinators and rentals are also on hand at no extra fee. Call to arrange a tasting. Two months is the recommended amount of time to book prior to the event.Reader Reviews (0)
Truffles the Catering Company
1 East Chase Street (at the Belvedere)Baltimore, MD
410-332-1000
www.trufflescatering.com
Located at the Belvedere Hotel, Truffles Catering offers gourmet cuisine, rentals and event coordinators in its catering fees. Clients choosing to hold an event at the Belvedere have a choice of elegant party rooms, and the Truffles Express service prepares menu items for carry-out or delivery. The price per person ranges anywhere from $6.50 for Truffles Express to $250 for a very formal event. Truffles can accommodate the host of a small gathering on short notice, but for larger events such as weddings and Bar Mitzvahs, a year's notice is recommended.
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Absolutely Perfect Catering
7391 Washington Boulevard, Suite 103Elkridge, MD 21075
410-579-8777
This catering business has a large staff that dress according to the theme of a party (from tuxedos to tropical garb). The firm prides itself in the use of very fresh ingredients, and will deliver food or prepare it for take-out for hosts who do not want a staffed party. An event manager always does a walk-through of a party site before the event, and arranges tastings. The average cost per guest of an Absolutely Perfect event ranges from $20 to $60. Rentals are available and event coordinators are on staff at no extra cost. It is recommended that a person book a date as soon as possible.
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Attman’s Delicatessen
1019 East Lombard StreetBaltimore, MD
410-563-2666
Attman's, the famous East Baltimore New York-style deli serving corned beef and pastrami since 1915, can cater an event for a general price range of $15 to $45 per guest, or prepares food for an event for a host to take out. Attman's staff is generally uniformed in black pants and a logo t-shirt, but will dress for a theme party, and can provide rentals. Recommended booking time is 30 days prior to an event.
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Biddle Street Catering
215 East Chase StreetBaltimore, MD 21202
410-727-7777
Biddle Street Catering and Events, for over 25 years, has teamed a group of professionals that listen, then design your event with creative menus, artistic theme décor, and event planning to fit the scope and budget of your party. We are the Idea Makers that bring success, fun, excitement, fond memories and peace of mind to your celebration.
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Black-Eyed Susan
2700 Lighthouse Point EastBaltimore, MD
410-342-6960
As a "turn-of-the-century" charter boat, the Black-Eyed Susan offers Continental and American Cuisine on the water. Menu choices begin at $27 per person, offering rare roast beef, and go to $40 per person, offering broiled jumbo lump crab cakes or filet mignon. Event coordinators are available at no extra cost, and parties should have a minimum of 60 guests (with a maximum of 150 guests). The Black-Eyed Susan is available year-round.
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Brass Elephant
924 North Charles StreetBaltimore, MD
410-547-8480
The long-popular Brass Elephant restaurant, specializing in Northern Italian cuisine, also offers a catering service, for parties in their private dining room, or events off-site. A favorite locale for rehearsal dinners, both sit-down and station-oriented, the menu features flavors from many cultures. Two selections are pan-seared filet mignon wrapped in applewood smoked bacon; and chicken sates marinated in hoisin sauce, orange juice, sesame seeds and fresh basil. For a dinner party, the per-person price (including beverages) begins at $30, and for weddings the price begins at $70. The Brass Elephant suggests booking a dinner party two months in advance of the date, and weddings six months to a year in advance.
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Cameo Caterers
2700 Lighthouse Point EastBaltimore, MD
410-342-6960
Specializing in continental and American cuisine, Cameo Caterers, established in 1948, offers such menu items as crab cakes, filet mignon, and their signature Black-Eyed Susan salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Take-out is available for those who do not want a staffed party. Cameo only works on one event at a time, so call well in advance of your event to book.
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Catering by Crabtree
1016 South Charles StreetBaltimore, MD
410-332-0273
"Our catering business is recognized for our high quality cuisine and our work with authentic menus," says owner Connie Crabtree. Prices per guest generally range from $22 to $45 per person, and menu selections include cedarplank salmon with tomato-mango chutney, and southwestern grilled flank steak with corn tapioca. The staff generally dress in the traditional black and whites. When working on yachts, they are dressed in starched military attire and upon request, will dress for theme parties. It is recommended that a client book a date two to six weeks in advance.
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Catering by Weiss
8 Gwynns Mill CourtOwings Mills, MD 21117
410-655-5050
This kosher caterer, founded in 1979, offers a variety of gourmet, contemporary and traditional fare, from Chilean sea bass to avocado-grilled chicken. Generally, one staff member for every 10 guests is provided, and staff wear traditional attire. Prices per guest begin at $60, and include linens and china. Call to arrange a tasting. At least six months before the event is the recommended time for a client to book a date.
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Charles Levine Caterers and Events
11-W Gwynns Mill CourtOwings Mills, MD 21117
410-363-0900
Creates delicious cuisine and lively event atmospheres for corporate and private clients throughout Baltimore/Washington since 1985. For 25 to 1,250 guests, full-service catering with attention to detail makes award-winning Charles Levine consistently one of "Baltimore’s Best" catering and event companies. Call for your next important celebration.
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Chef’s Expressions
9526 Deereco RoadTimonium, MD 21093
410-561-2433
As a full-service catering business, Chef's Expressions has been serving the area since 1980. "Our plates of food are like works of art," says chef Jerry Edwards. Some of their menu items include herb-crusted wild rockfish, and savory stuffed Vidalia onions. An in-house pastry chef is also available to create amazing wedding cakes and desserts. Prices per person begin at $50, and do not include linens or bar packages. The staff is uniformed in tuxedos for formal affairs and will dress accordingly for a theme party. Call to arrange a tasting. It is recommended that a client book six months in advance.
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Cuisine Catering
6601 Whitestone Road, Suite EBaltimore, MD 21207
410-281-1124
"I believe staff is very important for an event, so I tend to over-staff," says Nick Sheridan, founder and owner of Cuisine Catering. For example, the caterer staffs an average of 20 tuxedoed employees for a party of 200 guests. In business since 1984, Cuisine Catering offers station-based packages, including one menu with 16 stations. A highlighted station is the seafood station, featuring a New England clam and lobster bake of baby lobsters, corn and homemade clam chowder. Prices range from $50 to $100 per guest, and tastings are offered. The caterer also works to arrange rentals, event planning and entertainment. Nine months to one year before an event is the recommended time a client should book a date with Cuisine Catering.
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Donna’s Catering
200 East Pratt StreetBaltimore, MD
410-659-5248
Specializing in American food with a Mediterranean flair, Donna's Catering offers foods found on the menu at the many Donna's cafes in Baltimore. Food tastings and walk-throughs can be arranged. Staff dress in a white or black shirt, black pants, and a tie, but are willing to dress for any occasion. The average cost price per person ranges from $40 to $75. Event coordinators and rentals are included at no extra cost. A minimum of one month before the event is the recommended time to book a date.
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Eddie’s of Roland Park
6213 N. Charles StreetBaltimore, MD 21212
410-377-8040
This gourmet grocery stalwart relies on take-out as the bulk of their catering business, but does make specialty items according to a customer's order, and will cater events at private homes. Rentals can be arranged. Eddie's recommends you call no less than 48-hours in advance of an event.
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Edmart Delicatessen & Specialty Foods
1427 Reisterstown RoadBaltimore, MD
410-486-5558
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Elegant Expectations Caterers
3538 Brenbrook DriveRandallstown, MD 21133
410-655-9630
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Gertrude’s Catering
10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore Museum of ArtBaltimore, MD
410-889-3399
Known for its regional American cuisine, from crab cakes served a variety of ways and fried oysters to fried chicken and pan-seared Atlantic tuna, Gertrude's Catering (and the restaurant Gertrude's at the Baltimore Museum of Art) is the brainchild of reknowned Chesapeake Bay chef John Shields, and is named for his grandmother, Gertrude. The restaurant will cater events at private locations, and at the BMA, and generally provides one staff member, dressed in black pants, a royal blue shirt and an apron, for every 12 party guests. The cost per person ranges from $12 to $100 per guest, and labor and rental costs are additional. Call at least two months in advance of your small event, or one year in advance for a large event.
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GlasZ Café
6090 Falls RoadBaltimore, MD
410-235-0553
Known for their adventurous, international cuisine, the GlasZ Gourmet catering menu offers such items as oriental barbecued salmon, and duck breast with cherry sauce. Catering for small to medium crowds, either at an event or preparing food for take-out, has been the mainstay for GlasZ Gourmet. When catering an event at a private home, the catering staff does walk-throughs of the location, and provides tastings once the date has been confirmed. On average, one staff person is provided for every 10 guests, and the staff wears tuxedos, but will dress for any theme upon request. Call one month in advance to book a date.
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Gourmet Again
3713 Old Court RoadPikesville, MD 21208
410-484-9393
Gourmet Again is a gourmet food market that also operates as a full-service catering business. Popular menu items include antipasto displays, grilled vegetables with sausages, cheeses and focaccia, maple-citrus salmon, and the for $15 to $18 per guest for food. Rentals are not provided or arranged, but staff at an event includes bartenders, waitstaff and kitchen help, and an event coordinator can be arranged for an additional fee. For a small event, Gourmet Again only needs a few days' notice, but more notice is needed for larger events.
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Great Occasions
6809 Belair RoadBaltimore, MD 21206
410-668-6060
A full-service catering business, which arranges everything for a special event, including florists, linens, transportation, and other rentals. Specializing in seafood, Great Occasions prepares some 3,500 bushels of crabs annually, along with other seafood platters. The average cost per person is $45. Great Occasions recommends six months notice to book a date.
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Harrison Caterers & Omelette Man
2 Trelawny CourtLutherville, MD 21093
410-494-0812
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Innovative Gourmet
11 E. Gwynns Mill CourtOwings Mills, MD 21117
410-363-1317
Chef Barry Fleischmann of Innovative Gourmet creates interesting, nouveau cuisine for your sophisticated event, with menu items such as herb-crusted pheasant and marinated flank steak, with savory side items like saffron orzo. Special themed stations for events include Hawaiian Island, Little Italy, Maryland Chesapeake and Chinatown. A full-service party which includes staff, food, location and rentals ranges in price from $45 $65 per guest. Call to arrange a tasting. Six months to one year is the recommended time to book a date, depending on the time of year and day of event.
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Jane Fallon Inc.
3535 Jarretsville PikePhoenix, MD
410-593-9870
Owner Jane Fallon, the caterer for Ladew Topiary Gardens, boasts two chefs, one trained in French cuisine and the other trained in Thai, but says there is no limit to her menu. Events are generously staffed, with one traditionally dressed staff person for every seven guests. She caters to a variety events where the food price can range from $25 to $30 per person for a wedding, and $15 per person for a more casual event, such as a bull roast. Call to arrange a walk-through and tasting. Jane has no limit to booking a date with her business, but recommends that you do it as soon as possible.
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Just a Matter of Thyme
410-327-0322Variety of healthy, customized menus, complete grocery shopping, meal prepration in your home. Gift certificates available.
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Liberatore’s Ristorante
9515 Deereco RoadTimonium, MD 21093
410-561-3300
The Timonium restaurant known for its delicious Italian fare features a catering service, with menu items such as the lobster and shrimp fetrazzine, three jumbo shrimp and one six-ounce lobster tail cooked in brandy garlic sauce and served over a bed of linguini. Tuxedos are worn by the staff, but they are willing to dress for any occasion, and the average staff-to-guest ratio at an event is one to 10. The average price per guest for food is $25, and rentals are supplied. It is recommended that a client books a date at least four months in advance.
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Linwoods Due Catering
25 Crossroads DriveOwings Mills, MD 21117
410-581-4920
Restaurateur Linwood Dame, owner of the Baltimore County restaurants Linwoods and Due, offers items from both restaurants and other foods through his catering service. Food tastings of Linwoods' American and Due's Italian cuisine are available. The number of staff at an event averages one to two servers for every eight to ten people for a seated dinner, or one and a half staffers for every 20 guests for a buffet. Rentals are included at no extra cost and event coordinators can be available for an extra fee. Linwoods recommends six months to one year notice for large parties such as weddings, and smaller events can be arranged on short notice.
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Main Ingredient
914 Bay Ridge RoadAnnapolis, MD
410-626-0388
The Main Ingredient specializes in cuisine they call "creative American," with menu items such as Hot Crab Fondue and Sesame Chicken with Plum Sauce, prepared for carry-out, or for catered parties. Staff wear any of three uniforms: a tuxedo shirt, black pants and black tie for formal affairs; black polo shirt with khakis for more casual gatherings; and a denim shirt and khakis for barbecues.
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Manor Catering
15819 Old York RoadMonkton, MD
410-771-8155
The Manor Tavern, located in hunt country and offering beautifully prepared classic American and continental cuisine, also features a catering service, with menus ranging from take-out party platters to full-course dinners in other locations. Servers dress in a traditional tuxedo with no jacket, and rentals can be arranged. Suggested locations for events include Liriodendron in Bel Air, and The Cloisters in Greenspring Valley. Manor Catering recommends booking six months to one year in advance of your event.
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Marcia’s Partyware
410-356-7076Elegant disposables that look like fine china. Plates, cups, cutlery and more. Free/local deliveries. Wholesale.
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Maryland Turf Caterers
5201 Parkside AvenueBaltimore, MD 21215
410-542-9127
The caterer to the annual Preakness Stakes, Maryland Turf Caterer specializes in large events, with the per-person price beginning at $35. The firm is known for its affiliation with the horse racing industry--with facilities at Pimlico Race Track and Laurel Park--but can cater an event at any location. Rentals are arranged by Turf Caterers staff. Six months to a year before the event is the recommended time to book a date.
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Milton Inn
14833 York Road, SparksGlencoe, MD
410-771-4366
The elegant Milton Inn has had many identities: first it was an inn, then a boarding school, then a private residence. Since 1947, is has been an elegant dining spot. Catering services, for events off-site or in the inn's private rooms, offer many items from the menu, and just about anything else a client could think of, from New England lobster feasts to pit beef and pig roasts. Rentals are not included in catering costs. For formal events, the staff dress in the traditional black and white tuxedo with a gold jacket, and will dress for theme parties upon request. For large parties the average cost per person ranges from $20 to $30 for a luncheon, and $50 to $60 per person for dinner. The Milton Inn suggests a client book a date at a minimum of three to four weeks in advance.
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O’Fishels Kosher Restaurant
7000 Rockland Hills DriveBaltimore, MD 21209
410-764-3474
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Ollie Richards Personal Catering
3009 Greenmount AvenueBaltimore, MD 21218
410-243-6553
Count on North Carolina native Ollie Richards for great home cooking: "I make fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and potatoes and rice lots of different ways." The caterer who got her start as an assistant to a personal chef, Richards also makes more formal dishes, such as veal scallopini, crab imperial and Beef Burgundy. Her dishes can be prepared for carry-out by ordering ahead. For catered parties, Richards arranges bar tenders and wait staff, dressed in black skirts or pants, vest, and white shirts.
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One World Café
100 W. University ParkwayBaltimore, MD 21210
410-226-8903
One World Café, voted "Baltimore’s Best Vegetarian", specializes in healthy tasty food at affordable prices. You’ll find foods prepared fresh on site daily. We use organic ingredients and chemical free foods as much as possible. Our vegetarian and vegan entrees are naturally low in fat and cholesterol yet high in protein. We use only organic, fair-traded coffees and our smoothies are made with real fruit and 100% juice. Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We also specialize in catering brunches, meetings, weddings and parties.
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Sascha’s Catering
527 N. Lovegrove StreetBaltimore, MD 21202
410-539-6103
As one of Baltimore's premiere caterers for over 25 years, Sascha's provides creative and contemporary menus for the discriminating client. With our signature presentations and professional service, Sascha's removes the anxiety from entertaining and puts a smile on the face of any host. Weddings, corporate events, social and religious occasions of any kind.
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Signature Catering
2624 Lord Baltimore DriveBaltimore, MD
410-944-9000
The average cost per person is $50 which includes the menu and bar. "A favorite dish among many clients is the Chesapeake Chicken." Pick-up is also available for those clients who do not desire a staffed party. Planned walk-throughs of the party site is also arranged, in addition to tastings. The staff is provided on an individual basis according to the size and format of the event. A tuxedo is the normal attire that the members of the staff wear, but they will dress for theme parties upon request. Rentals are also provided and event coordinators are available to pull the event together at no additional cost. One year is the recommended time to book a date prior to the event.
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Sterling Caterers of Jarrettsville
410-866-1435On and off premises catering available, wedding packages.
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The Classic Catering People
99 Painters Mill RoadOwings Mills, MD 21117
410-356-1666
Exceptional-Flawless-Unforgettable-Classic. The Classic Catering People believes that a passion for food is at the base of every event "recipe." Our accomplished and inventive culinary team continually rises above expectations to create menus that present engaging flavors in an artful presentation. The client’s personal style is always exemplified, as a successful event is a celebrated reflection of the host’s good taste. The Classic Catering People — an ever-evolving classic.
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The Forum Caterers
410-358-1101Wedding packages, ballrooms for up to 600, on or off premises catering.
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Tiffany East Catering
4116 E. Lombard StreetBaltimore, MD
410-342-0965
On and off premises catering (offering photography and music services).
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