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A full-service Wedding Caterer in North Bethesda, Maryland, Caribbean Caterers specializes in stylish, well-produced affairs. By utilizing the finest and freshest ingredients, we provide flavorful, quality cuisine, and the most versatile menu in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Backed by years of experience, Caribbean Caterers is the perfect choice for turning your vision into a reality!

Caribbean Caterers offers a wide range of services to ensure every detail is covered on your special day.

  • Menu Consultation and Design
  • Completely Customizeable Dining Packages. Each of these include Cocktail Hour Hors d'oeuvres, Starter Salad, Plated or Buffet Dinner of your Choice, Signature Beer/Wine/Specialty Cocktail Bar, and a Celebratory Champagne Toast
  • Menu Tastings
  • Variety of Table Linen and Napkin Choices in a vast assortment of fabric, color, and pattern choices
  • Choice of Gold or Silver Flatware
  • Beautiful Ivory China with your choice of Gold or Silver Band
  • Variety of Choices for Bar and Table Glassware (to make your Signature Cocktail even more personalized to you and your partner!)
  • Glass or Beaded Chargers in the color of your choice
  • Hand Crafted Menu Cards for each Place Setting
  • Design Consultation
  • Site Visit with your Venue
  • Setup, Teardown, and Cleanup
  • Venue Finder - if you're still looking for the perfect venue, be sure to let your Wedding Specialist know and we can help you find the perfect place to celebrate your most special day!

We specialize in Fusion Menu Planning, to help you and your partner find the perfect combination of Menu Items and Beverages to cater to the most diverse group of family and friends!

  • American
  • West African
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • BBQ
  • Cajun
  • Authentic Caribbean
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal
  • Dairy-Free
  • Pork-free
  • Nut-free

  • Black-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$120

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$120

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
Greek
Indian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Caribbean Caterers

Ashley
Ashley Sent on 02/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Looking for amazing food and service? Look no further than Caribbean Caterers!

It was important for my wife and I to have a wedding ceremony and reception that reflected both of us, and Caribbean Caterers (CC) played a pivotal role in helping us achieve what we set out to do. From the first call we had with Gillian at CC in October 2019 through the last call announced at our reception in October 2020 (and beyond!), Gillian and CC were an absolute pleasure to work with. Gillian and the CC team were so professional and friendly throughout the entire process.

When we first talked to Gillian about our vision, she provided insight and suggestions we had not considered or thought were 'on the table'. My family is from Trinidad and Tobago and Bermuda and my wife's family is from Colombia, and CC were able to incorporate dishes and cocktails from both countries flawlessly. While the food and service were amazing, having a catering company that can also handle linens, table/chair rentals, and place settings was icing on the (wedding) cake!

After COVID-19 hit, our plans fluctuated as we drew near to the wedding date. CC were flexible and patient as we sorted out venue and guest count changes. Thanks in part to CC, we didn’t have to worry about anything but limin’ on our wedding day!
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Kristina Sent on 11/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in all areas

One of the best decisions we made about the wedding. Jillian was so helpful throughout the entire process, we could not have done it without her. We did a backyard wedding and she thought of things we never would have. I still have people raving to me about the food from our wedding. Numerous people have told us it's the best wedding food they've ever had. Could not recommend enough for any event!
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Muriel Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Catering Experience

The Caribbean Caterer staff was extremely knowledgeable, courteous while catering our wedding. We received so many compliments from the guests about the food that was served.
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Paulette Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Service and Fabulous Food!!

Just a quick note to thank Caribbean Caterers for my event on October 12th.  Gilliand and her team were awesome during the planning phase and made my night a success.  The food was amazing and my guests loved it!  The catering team was impeccable in all aspects.  I was very happy with everything and I am very happy I chose Caribbean Caterers!  
Thank you!
Jon
Jon Sent on 04/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best food and professional service!

You can tell Caribbean Caters puts so much effort into their dishes and service! They are of the highest quality and would highly recommend. Everyone on staff is accommodating and friendly! 10/10 would recommend to any wedding or event.
Eileen
Eileen Sent on 03/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food, incredible service!

Candace and Gillian are the best! So service oriented, and really helped us figure out our vision and turn that into a reality for our wedding. The food was delicious and they really went above and beyond with beautiful table decor and all-around helpful attitudes throughout the entire planning process. The venue allowed us to provide our own alcohol and Caribbean Caterers brought friendly bar staff to serve it which really helped us keep a reasonable food and alcohol budget for 115 guests.
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Uchenna Sent on 11/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food and Service!

The team of ladies at Caribbean Caterers helped make my wedding amazing! From beginning to end, they remained in constant communication via phone and email and made us feel so comfortable during what would normally be a hectic time. Our guests could not stop talking about how amazing all the food was. We will definitely be using Caribbean Caterers again in the future.
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Michele Sent on 11/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food and Service

I booked Caribbean Caterers for my father's memorial. Candance and the entire team were very helpful and professional. Communications with Candance was transparent and she very responsive and helpful in terms of helping out with my food selections and decor. On the day of the event, they were prompt, the setup and food presentation was perfect and the wait staff was very accommodating. I will definitely call on them again for my next event.
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Aeme Sent on 11/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

WOW!! Caribbean Caterers World Class Service

What a world class service provided by Caribbean Caterers for the University of Guyana’s Gathering of Alumni and Friends (UGGAF) Gala and Fundraiser at the UDC Student Center Ballroom and Heritage hall on Friday October 26, 2018 . The creative table setting, ambience and decor —not to mention the exquisite menu and seamless service — made for a fine dinning experience for our over 300 patrons . It was the WOW factor that created a buzz and contributed to the unique elegance of a memorable occasion for this sold out event. Highest commendations to Gillian deSouza CEO and her amazing team

Local Organizing Committee, (UGGAF) c/o Bazilio Cobb Associates PC (uggaf.org)
November 2, 2018
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April Sent on 10/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

I enjoyed working with Caribbean Caterers . Gillian was incredibly flexible and helpful throughout the entire process. Food was delicious and service was excellent.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Occasional Cakes Occasional Cakes Wedding Cakes

I would highly endorse this company, I have worked with the owner Jullian on many events, supplying the wedding cake and I have seen nothing less than perfection. I have had clients come to me and praise the food and and the service.

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Caribbean Caterers frequently asked questions

At Caribbean Caterers, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Caribbean Caterers includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
Caribbean Caterers offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Caribbean Caterers offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Caribbean Caterers, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Caribbean Caterers, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Caribbean Caterers provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Caribbean Caterers offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Caribbean Caterers is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.5 in average response time and 4.5 in value.

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