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• Paul Sent on 07/12/2023
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  Great Food and Service

  From beginning to end, working with Amphora Catering (especially Xochitl) was amazing! Our venue recommended Amphora as their preferred caterer, and we had tried Amphora's delicious food on several occasions via other events we had attended at the venue, so we were already somewhat familiar with their product. The food, attention to detail from Xochitl and her team, service, professionalism, and bartending were all well worth the price we paid. We received many compliments from our guests on the food. Xochitl was an absolute pleasure to work with, and she answered every question we had and made us comfortable with all our decisions. We also appreciated her attention to detail and thoughtfulness throughout the whole process.

  From beginning to end, working with Amphora Catering (especially Xochitl) was amazing! Our venue recommended Amphora as their preferred caterer, and we had tried Amphora's delicious food on several occasions via other events we had attended at the venue, so we were already somewhat familiar with their product. The food, attention to detail from Xochitl and her team, service, professionalism, and bartending were all well worth the price we paid. We received many compliments from our guests on the food. Xochitl was an absolute pleasure to work with, and she answered every question we had and made us comfortable with all our decisions. We also appreciated her attention to detail and thoughtfulness throughout the whole process.
• Chuti Sent on 06/01/2022
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  A wonderful catering company to work with

  We've been working with Amphora Catering (and Amphora Bakery) since 2019 as we selected them for our 2020 wedding. I've truly enjoyed working with Xochitl over these past years. She and her team have extremely patient with us after each reschedule due to the pandemic. She walked my husband and I through the process in 2019 when we selected the different appetizers, entrees, linens, tableware, etc. They are transparent and give you a very detailed contract so you understand what is included in the costs. She made the process easy for us and always had info ready for us whenever we asked questions. Since then, she was always responsive even when she was not in office. I was pleased with her and her staff on the day of our wedding day (finally!) on Friday, May 13th. They really did such a good job taking care of us. She even checked in with us a couple of times during the wedding to make sure we were okay. The food was amazing! We very much appreciate Xochitl as we built a great working relationship with her. I highly recommend Amphora Catering to any couple. If you are looking for a wedding cake too, they also have a bakery!

  We've been working with Amphora Catering (and Amphora Bakery) since 2019 as we selected them for our 2020 wedding. I've truly enjoyed working with Xochitl over these past years. She and her team have extremely patient with us after each reschedule due to the pandemic. She walked my husband and I through the process in 2019 when we selected the different appetizers, entrees, linens, tableware, etc. They are transparent and give you a very detailed contract so you understand what is included in the costs. She made the process easy for us and always had info ready for us whenever we asked questions. Since then, she was always responsive even when she was not in office. I was pleased with her and her staff on the day of our wedding day (finally!) on Friday, May 13th. They really did such a good job taking care of us. She even checked in with us a couple of times during the wedding to make sure we were okay. The food was amazing! We very much appreciate Xochitl as we built a great working relationship with her. I highly recommend Amphora Catering to any couple. If you are looking for a wedding cake too, they also have a bakery!
• Conny Sent on 09/09/2021
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  You Cannot Go Wrong With Amphora

  I worked very closely with Xochtil. We pushed our wedding back a year due to covid and a deployment and then it rained all day on our wedding day.
  Xochtil and team made sure every detail from signage to catering to food at dinner and cocktail hour was amazing. We had it all. The beef, salmon and chicken as well as potatoes , salad, three different appetizers from different parts of the world. ALL GREAT! Our guests who live in the area are now also using amphora. They were troopers during our wedding and the food was amazing - it was NOT ‘cheap chicken’ that tastes like cardboard like many weddings!
  At the end of the day they helped me clear up . Basically the customer service is second to NONE. Food is so important at a wedding! They delivered!!!
  I will return to Amphora for future occasions! You will NOT be disappointed!!!

  I worked very closely with Xochtil. We pushed our wedding back a year due to covid and a deployment and then it rained all day on our wedding day.
  Xochtil and team made sure every detail from signage to catering to food at dinner and cocktail hour was amazing. We had it all. The beef, salmon and chicken as well as potatoes , salad, three different appetizers from different parts of the world. ALL GREAT! Our guests who live in the area are now also using amphora. They were troopers during our wedding and the food was amazing - it was NOT ‘cheap chicken’ that tastes like cardboard like many weddings!
  At the end of the day they helped me clear up . Basically the customer service is second to NONE. Food is so important at a wedding! They delivered!!!
  I will return to Amphora for future occasions! You will NOT be disappointed!!!
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• Catherine Sent on 07/01/2021
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  Wonderful (and delicious) experience with Amphora!

  If one of the few things people remember about weddings is how good the food was, Amphora will make sure your guests remember your wedding for a long time! Xochitl was incredible at helping us plan our menu - she helped us easily make changes as COVID changed our plans and made sure all the related details were taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious and Xochitl made it an easy process! Definitely recommend Amphora!

  If one of the few things people remember about weddings is how good the food was, Amphora will make sure your guests remember your wedding for a long time! Xochitl was incredible at helping us plan our menu - she helped us easily make changes as COVID changed our plans and made sure all the related details were taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious and Xochitl made it an easy process! Definitely recommend Amphora!
• Katie P. Sent on 12/21/2020
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  Amphora is an excellent caterer!

  Before finding Amphora, I had reached out to many caterers who did not really listen to my vision or requirements and tried to push me into options I did not want. It was such a relief to work with Xochitl! She came up with options that fit both my budget and vision. The quality of food was excellent, portion sizes were generous, table linens were high quality, and her team was very attentive to my guests and my husband and I, making sure we were always fed and had a drink in hand!

  Before finding Amphora, I had reached out to many caterers who did not really listen to my vision or requirements and tried to push me into options I did not want. It was such a relief to work with Xochitl! She came up with options that fit both my budget and vision. The quality of food was excellent, portion sizes were generous, table linens were high quality, and her team was very attentive to my guests and my husband and I, making sure we were always fed and had a drink in hand!
• Ashley R. Sent on 11/05/2020
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  Amazing food

  We absolutely loved working with Amphora Catering. Our venue gave us a list of catering companies that we were able to use and they highly recommended Amphora. When we went for our tasting, we tried so much food and we loved every bit of food that we tasted. Xochitl was so accommodating to our needs and answered every question that we had about from the menu to the timeline of everything. She was kind and answered every question, she was fast with e-mailing us back when we had a random question about anything. After our tasting, we immediately booked them and did not try any other catering companies after them. We loved their food that much! Leading up to the day, Xochitl was able to help us by figuring out how many drinks we needed for the wedding and coordinating vegetarian meals for our vegetarian guests. On the day of the wedding, they set up everything from the tables and chairs to the buffet station in no time flat. We had passed hors d'oeuvres, the staff even brought some out to us and our wedding party so that we could eat in-between photos being taken. Everyone could not stop saying how amazing they were, we got the shaved steak, coconut shrimp, and rosemary chicken skewers. For dinner, we had a buffet, but due to COVID they wanted everyone to be safe and they served our guests when they arrived at the buffet station. The vegetarian meals were delivered to their tables for them. We had the chicken in a cream sauce, steak with a chardonnay sauce, and mushroom ravioli for our entrees. Our sides were mashed potatoes and vegetables that were displayed in a flower formation with a balsamic glaze. My uncle is a very picky eater and he could not stop eating the chicken and wanted the recipe for himself! The steak was tender and melted in your mouth as you ate it. My husband fell in love with the vegetables and was even eating carrots which are rare! Let's just say, the food was talked about by all the guests and my family still talks about the chicken. The staff from Amphora catering were friendly and discrete when they were cleaning up and serving people. Xochitl was there and she made sure that we ate food which is hard for the bride and groom to do at their wedding and she made sure that we had everything that we needed. She boxed up the leftovers for us and we were able to enjoy it again the next night as well. We didn't have a lot of leftovers which tells us how much our guests loved the food. We can not thank Amphora and Xochitl enough for their services and we highly recommend them for anyone's wedding!​

  We absolutely loved working with Amphora Catering. Our venue gave us a list of catering companies that we were able to use and they highly recommended Amphora. When we went for our tasting, we tried so much food and we loved every bit of food that we tasted. Xochitl was so accommodating to our needs and answered every question that we had about from the menu to the timeline of everything. She was kind and answered every question, she was fast with e-mailing us back when we had a random question about anything. After our tasting, we immediately booked them and did not try any other catering companies after them. We loved their food that much! Leading up to the day, Xochitl was able to help us by figuring out how many drinks we needed for the wedding and coordinating vegetarian meals for our vegetarian guests. On the day of the wedding, they set up everything from the tables and chairs to the buffet station in no time flat. We had passed hors d'oeuvres, the staff even brought some out to us and our wedding party so that we could eat in-between photos being taken. Everyone could not stop saying how amazing they were, we got the shaved steak, coconut shrimp, and rosemary chicken skewers. For dinner, we had a buffet, but due to COVID they wanted everyone to be safe and they served our guests when they arrived at the buffet station. The vegetarian meals were delivered to their tables for them. We had the chicken in a cream sauce, steak with a chardonnay sauce, and mushroom ravioli for our entrees. Our sides were mashed potatoes and vegetables that were displayed in a flower formation with a balsamic glaze. My uncle is a very picky eater and he could not stop eating the chicken and wanted the recipe for himself! The steak was tender and melted in your mouth as you ate it. My husband fell in love with the vegetables and was even eating carrots which are rare! Let's just say, the food was talked about by all the guests and my family still talks about the chicken. The staff from Amphora catering were friendly and discrete when they were cleaning up and serving people. Xochitl was there and she made sure that we ate food which is hard for the bride and groom to do at their wedding and she made sure that we had everything that we needed. She boxed up the leftovers for us and we were able to enjoy it again the next night as well. We didn't have a lot of leftovers which tells us how much our guests loved the food. We can not thank Amphora and Xochitl enough for their services and we highly recommend them for anyone's wedding!​
• Moira Sent on 11/17/2019
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  Amphora and Xochitl MADE our wedding day

  Xochitl was so helpful through the whole process. Her expertise in all things wedding, not just catering, really helped us get to the big day. She had great communication, was extremely responsive, and gave us confidence that the day would be amazing. On our wedding day, Xochitl did everything she could to make sure the day was delicious and beautiful. The majority of our guests were from out-of-town and had been to many weddings. They ALL raved about the delicious food. Amphora Catering and Xochitl were the absolute best choices for our wedding.

  Xochitl was so helpful through the whole process. Her expertise in all things wedding, not just catering, really helped us get to the big day. She had great communication, was extremely responsive, and gave us confidence that the day would be amazing. On our wedding day, Xochitl did everything she could to make sure the day was delicious and beautiful. The majority of our guests were from out-of-town and had been to many weddings. They ALL raved about the delicious food. Amphora Catering and Xochitl were the absolute best choices for our wedding.

  Amphora Catering's reply:

  Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was our pleasure and great delight to join your friends and family in making lasting memories. All the best to you in the future!
• Sarah Sent on 10/20/2019
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  Great experience with Amphora

  We had Amphora cater three events over our wedding weekend: our rehearsal dinner and Sunday brunch, in addition to the actual wedding meal. All the food was delicious, and we got many compliments from our guests about it. We worked with Amphora to provide a dessert table as well instead of serving a traditional wedding cake, and all the desserts were amazing.
  
  We worked with Xochitl to coordinate all three meals, and were extremely thankful for her responsiveness, professionalism, and suggestions. She had experience working with our venue, and was able to help us make decisions about floor plans and timelines based on her experience. We sent her many, many emails in the months leading up to the wedding, and she always responded quickly with all the answers we needed. In the midst of stressful wedding planning, we always felt better after talking to Xochitl- we had no question that she had everything under control.
  
  Xochitl and the rest of the Amphora staff went above and beyond and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer!

  We had Amphora cater three events over our wedding weekend: our rehearsal dinner and Sunday brunch, in addition to the actual wedding meal. All the food was delicious, and we got many compliments from our guests about it. We worked with Amphora to provide a dessert table as well instead of serving a traditional wedding cake, and all the desserts were amazing.
  
  We worked with Xochitl to coordinate all three meals, and were extremely thankful for her responsiveness, professionalism, and suggestions. She had experience working with our venue, and was able to help us make decisions about floor plans and timelines based on her experience. We sent her many, many emails in the months leading up to the wedding, and she always responded quickly with all the answers we needed. In the midst of stressful wedding planning, we always felt better after talking to Xochitl- we had no question that she had everything under control.
  
  Xochitl and the rest of the Amphora staff went above and beyond and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer!

  Amphora Catering's reply:

  We apologize for the delayed response but wanted to let you know that we were thrilled to be a part of your special day! Thank you for including Amphora Catering and best wishes for a happy and adventurous lifetime together.
• Hillary L. Sent on 10/26/2019
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  Affordable, Flexible, and Delicious!

  The team at Amphora was absolutely excellent! I was attempting to plan a wedding from across the country and they were so flexible, accommodating, and professional. Not to mention the food was AMAZING! We had so many compliments on how tasty and well-prepared everything was. They were affordable and were willing to work within out budget which I really appreciated. Overall, I would highly recommend them for anyone who is getting married or even for a large event where catering is necessary. You won't be disappointed! THANK YOU XOCHITL AND AMPHORA!

  The team at Amphora was absolutely excellent! I was attempting to plan a wedding from across the country and they were so flexible, accommodating, and professional. Not to mention the food was AMAZING! We had so many compliments on how tasty and well-prepared everything was. They were affordable and were willing to work within out budget which I really appreciated. Overall, I would highly recommend them for anyone who is getting married or even for a large event where catering is necessary. You won't be disappointed! THANK YOU XOCHITL AND AMPHORA!
• Heather S. Sent on 01/19/2020
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  Highly Recommend!!

  Amphora Catering was the perfect choice for our wedding! We met with several vendors to sample appetizers and entrees but nothing compared to Amphora. The presentation, quality and taste exceeded our expectations. We worked with Xochitl for our event and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was professional, extremely helpful, returned calls and emails within a timely manner, flexible with my schedule and truly helped make our day special! Her experience with weddings helped guide me with decor decisions and helped my vision come to life. She made sure our special day looked absolutely beautiful and went as smooth as possible. The staff was professional, polite and did an amazing job. Everyone raved about how delicious the food tasted and how elegant the presentation was. I would recommend Xochitl and the Amphora Catering team to everyone!

  Amphora Catering was the perfect choice for our wedding! We met with several vendors to sample appetizers and entrees but nothing compared to Amphora. The presentation, quality and taste exceeded our expectations. We worked with Xochitl for our event and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was professional, extremely helpful, returned calls and emails within a timely manner, flexible with my schedule and truly helped make our day special! Her experience with weddings helped guide me with decor decisions and helped my vision come to life. She made sure our special day looked absolutely beautiful and went as smooth as possible. The staff was professional, polite and did an amazing job. Everyone raved about how delicious the food tasted and how elegant the presentation was. I would recommend Xochitl and the Amphora Catering team to everyone!
• Calvin S. Sent on 08/09/2019
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  Fabulous variety at food stations

  Xochitl and Amphora Catering provided us an outstanding selection of food stations for our wedding celebration: delicious, great variety, and excellent service.

  Xochitl and Amphora Catering provided us an outstanding selection of food stations for our wedding celebration: delicious, great variety, and excellent service.
• Ashley Sent on 02/18/2019
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  Loved our wedding food!

  Loved Amphora! I am so glad we decided to go w/ them for our wedding. My husband and I did a cocktail reception with heavy-passed appetizers and stations (rather than a plated dinner), plus late-night snacks and the food was delicious! Got multiple compliments from our guests. Some of our favorites included lollipop lamb chops, fajitas, chicken satay, goat cheese tartlets and mini crab cakes. From helping us formulate a menu to the day of - the whole Amphora team were professionals throughout. I should note that we did multiple tastings with other caterers that were SUBSTANTIALLY more expensive than Amphora - for seemingly the same amount of food. Would highly recommend them - great food for a great value!

  Loved Amphora! I am so glad we decided to go w/ them for our wedding. My husband and I did a cocktail reception with heavy-passed appetizers and stations (rather than a plated dinner), plus late-night snacks and the food was delicious! Got multiple compliments from our guests. Some of our favorites included lollipop lamb chops, fajitas, chicken satay, goat cheese tartlets and mini crab cakes. From helping us formulate a menu to the day of - the whole Amphora team were professionals throughout. I should note that we did multiple tastings with other caterers that were SUBSTANTIALLY more expensive than Amphora - for seemingly the same amount of food. Would highly recommend them - great food for a great value!
• Victoria Sent on 07/29/2019
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  Best food ever!

  Xochitl was amazing. Couldn’t have asked for anything better than the dedication she gave us. The food was AMAZING. Truly the best salmon I’ve ever eaten in my life.

  Xochitl was amazing. Couldn’t have asked for anything better than the dedication she gave us. The food was AMAZING. Truly the best salmon I’ve ever eaten in my life.
• Jillian Sent on 10/11/2018
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  We worked with Amphora for our wedding on 25 August. Amphora had the best prices for food a bar package among the caterers we surveyed in the DC area. We were able to set up a tasting quickly due to the fast and detailed correspondence of the Amphora staff. The tasting room was our first clue that we had chosen the right caterer, with its beautiful decorations and displays of what Amphora was capable of. Throughout the planning of our wedding, Amphora staff went above and beyond to help us with our menu and were on site during our venue walk through at Oatlands - the two vendors have a great relationship with each other! During the wedding, Amphora staff made sure we were comfortable and even has staff dedicated to us to ensure we had time to eat during the busy day. Xochitl, our point of contact for the wedding day was so nice and accommodating and I heard from numerous family members that she made a point to ensure everything was going smoothly. Amphora behaved with such integrity and professionalism, not to mention the food was awesome, that I would recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer - no matter the event type.

  We worked with Amphora for our wedding on 25 August. Amphora had the best prices for food a bar package among the caterers we surveyed in the DC area. We were able to set up a tasting quickly due to the fast and detailed correspondence of the Amphora staff. The tasting room was our first clue that we had chosen the right caterer, with its beautiful decorations and displays of what Amphora was capable of. Throughout the planning of our wedding, Amphora staff went above and beyond to help us with our menu and were on site during our venue walk through at Oatlands - the two vendors have a great relationship with each other! During the wedding, Amphora staff made sure we were comfortable and even has staff dedicated to us to ensure we had time to eat during the busy day. Xochitl, our point of contact for the wedding day was so nice and accommodating and I heard from numerous family members that she made a point to ensure everything was going smoothly. Amphora behaved with such integrity and professionalism, not to mention the food was awesome, that I would recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer - no matter the event type.
• Courtney Sent on 06/03/2018
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  We used Amphora Catering for our wedding reception at Brookside Gardens. They were amazing in every way! The food was delicious and the service was great. Xochitl was our main contact from start to finish and she exceeded our expectations in all ways. She's so knowledgeable and experienced that she could anticipate any complications and knew exactly how to put the right touches on everything. We had planned to do an outdoor reception, but the weather didn't cooperate. She helped to make the indoor space beautiful and offered to set up a bonus cocktail area in the atrium that was a great addition and use of the space. She and her staff were also great when it came to set up and take down- they even helped us to unload our cars and packed up all of our leftovers for us. And the most important part- the food was delicious!! Couldn't have asked for a better experience :) Highly recommend Amphora- they take care of you from start to finish and they will make sure your event is a success!

  We used Amphora Catering for our wedding reception at Brookside Gardens. They were amazing in every way! The food was delicious and the service was great. Xochitl was our main contact from start to finish and she exceeded our expectations in all ways. She's so knowledgeable and experienced that she could anticipate any complications and knew exactly how to put the right touches on everything. We had planned to do an outdoor reception, but the weather didn't cooperate. She helped to make the indoor space beautiful and offered to set up a bonus cocktail area in the atrium that was a great addition and use of the space. She and her staff were also great when it came to set up and take down- they even helped us to unload our cars and packed up all of our leftovers for us. And the most important part- the food was delicious!! Couldn't have asked for a better experience :) Highly recommend Amphora- they take care of you from start to finish and they will make sure your event is a success!

  Amphora Catering's reply:

  Going above and beyond (even taking on Mother Nature when necessary :) is our mission to insure every couple has a perfect day! We were thrilled to partner with Courtney to create cherished memories to share with family and friends. We appreciate the lovely review and wish the couple all the happiness in the world.
• Jennifer Sent on 01/22/2018
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  We loved our experience with Amphora, and wholeheartedly recommend them as a wedding caterer. After researching over 30 caterers and reaching out to a handful of them, we knew Amphora was perfect. Our wonderful experience with them started when we met Xochitl for our tasting. After telling her our venue, she hand-drew from memory a possible layout of all the food, chairs, tables, and bars. Immediately we could tell the level of attention and detail she would put into making sure everything was exactly as we wanted for the wedding. She was always prompt, professional, accommodating, and extremely friendly. Working with her was always delightful and made planning much less stressful. She attended the entire reception and looked after everything herself, which was reassuring. The day of everything was perfect, and ran exactly how we expected and hoped for.
  
  Now to the food – it was delicious. Over a dozen guests told us during the wedding and over the following days we had the best wedding food they’d ever eaten. Amphora’s tasting experience was great and sold us on choosing them. We tried a wide-range of the dishes and hors d'oeuvres we were considering. We chose the buffet option for dinner and couldn’t be more pleased with the quality and service. Everything was cooked to perfection. They accommodated our request to change the standard set of options, serving an additional main entrée of the butternut squash ravioli. Not only were we impressed with the tastiness of the hors d'oeuvres, but there were plenty served in constant circulation.
  
  Xochitl and the rest of the Staff at Amphora, thank you. Our special day was perfect in large part their catering. You will be in great hands with Amphora.

  We loved our experience with Amphora, and wholeheartedly recommend them as a wedding caterer. After researching over 30 caterers and reaching out to a handful of them, we knew Amphora was perfect. Our wonderful experience with them started when we met Xochitl for our tasting. After telling her our venue, she hand-drew from memory a possible layout of all the food, chairs, tables, and bars. Immediately we could tell the level of attention and detail she would put into making sure everything was exactly as we wanted for the wedding. She was always prompt, professional, accommodating, and extremely friendly. Working with her was always delightful and made planning much less stressful. She attended the entire reception and looked after everything herself, which was reassuring. The day of everything was perfect, and ran exactly how we expected and hoped for.
  
  Now to the food – it was delicious. Over a dozen guests told us during the wedding and over the following days we had the best wedding food they’d ever eaten. Amphora’s tasting experience was great and sold us on choosing them. We tried a wide-range of the dishes and hors d'oeuvres we were considering. We chose the buffet option for dinner and couldn’t be more pleased with the quality and service. Everything was cooked to perfection. They accommodated our request to change the standard set of options, serving an additional main entrée of the butternut squash ravioli. Not only were we impressed with the tastiness of the hors d'oeuvres, but there were plenty served in constant circulation.
  
  Xochitl and the rest of the Staff at Amphora, thank you. Our special day was perfect in large part their catering. You will be in great hands with Amphora.
• Em Sent on 11/13/2017
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  Easily one of the best choices we made in our whole wedding planning saga was to hire Amphora Catering. Xochitl was an absolute rock star. Not only did she cover with the traditional food, table, chair, and china choices, but she helped us figure out exactly how the evening should flow, the best way to flip the room from ceremony to reception, where the buffet should go, etc., even going as far as to send us pictures of other weddings she worked at our venue in the meantime so we could see different options in the space itself. On the food side of things, I can’t count the number of complements we got. Everyone loved the creativity and selection Amphora offered, and the cake balls disappeared in the blink of an eye! The staff working the day-of were equally amazing. They helped set up the space before the ceremony, made us plates so we didn’t forget to eat, guided guests through the buffet line, as a few examples of the many ways their hard work made our wedding perfect. Thank you!

  Easily one of the best choices we made in our whole wedding planning saga was to hire Amphora Catering. Xochitl was an absolute rock star. Not only did she cover with the traditional food, table, chair, and china choices, but she helped us figure out exactly how the evening should flow, the best way to flip the room from ceremony to reception, where the buffet should go, etc., even going as far as to send us pictures of other weddings she worked at our venue in the meantime so we could see different options in the space itself. On the food side of things, I can’t count the number of complements we got. Everyone loved the creativity and selection Amphora offered, and the cake balls disappeared in the blink of an eye! The staff working the day-of were equally amazing. They helped set up the space before the ceremony, made us plates so we didn’t forget to eat, guided guests through the buffet line, as a few examples of the many ways their hard work made our wedding perfect. Thank you!
• Sarah Sent on 09/12/2017
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  I worked with Xochitl at Amphora and she was great! She was incredibly professional and experienced. She responded to emails within 48 hours even if she was sick or out of town (not that I would every expect that, but how is that for customer service!). She was very flexible with us. She probably re-drafted our proposal a dozen times as we made changes. We ordered some specialty linens from another company, and she was very easy going about that, which I understand may not always be the case since the caterer would prefer you use what they provide.
  Our guests were raving about the food. Amphora creates really delicious meals that appear to be very complex, but are simple enough to please most taste buds! We did a seated/plated dinner and had salmon and beef tenderloin which were both amazing. They were very flexible and allowed me to pick two different sides since the salmon and beef were just so different that one side for all wouldn't work for both plates.
  The service was incredible. The staff were so nice and made sure that my husband and I got served at least one of each of the passed appetizers. The servers were quick and made sure that dinners were passed out quickly so that no one was sitting and waiting for their meal for too long. It was an absolutely incredible dinner (at least I thought so!).
  As far as value goes, all caterers in the DMV are going to be expensive. Especially if you want good food. You can save yourself a little money here and there, but at the end of the day the caterer should be your most expensive line-item anyways. Amphora ranks about in the middle in terms of cost. I did a lot of research and broke down all of the proposals I received and Amphora was the best bang for your buck.
  I did find a piece of plastic wrap in my salad, but I can understand how easily that could happen when you are unwrapping 130 salads at lightening speed. Overall it was fantastic, so I can't let one small piece of plastic wrap ruin all of that.

  I worked with Xochitl at Amphora and she was great! She was incredibly professional and experienced. She responded to emails within 48 hours even if she was sick or out of town (not that I would every expect that, but how is that for customer service!). She was very flexible with us. She probably re-drafted our proposal a dozen times as we made changes. We ordered some specialty linens from another company, and she was very easy going about that, which I understand may not always be the case since the caterer would prefer you use what they provide.
  Our guests were raving about the food. Amphora creates really delicious meals that appear to be very complex, but are simple enough to please most taste buds! We did a seated/plated dinner and had salmon and beef tenderloin which were both amazing. They were very flexible and allowed me to pick two different sides since the salmon and beef were just so different that one side for all wouldn't work for both plates.
  The service was incredible. The staff were so nice and made sure that my husband and I got served at least one of each of the passed appetizers. The servers were quick and made sure that dinners were passed out quickly so that no one was sitting and waiting for their meal for too long. It was an absolutely incredible dinner (at least I thought so!).
  As far as value goes, all caterers in the DMV are going to be expensive. Especially if you want good food. You can save yourself a little money here and there, but at the end of the day the caterer should be your most expensive line-item anyways. Amphora ranks about in the middle in terms of cost. I did a lot of research and broke down all of the proposals I received and Amphora was the best bang for your buck.
  I did find a piece of plastic wrap in my salad, but I can understand how easily that could happen when you are unwrapping 130 salads at lightening speed. Overall it was fantastic, so I can't let one small piece of plastic wrap ruin all of that.
• Mark Sent on 05/05/2017
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  Amphora met the dietary challenges for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free guests with a selection of cakes and cupcakes. These items were so delicious that even guest without allergies were raving about the taste. This selection enhanced the celebration by including those with serious allergies who otherwise would have been excluded from dessert. It was a small detail with a big bonus effect in guest satisfaction and happiness. We loved it and they loved it. And by the way, the regular wedding cake was beautiful and delicious.

  Amphora met the dietary challenges for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free guests with a selection of cakes and cupcakes. These items were so delicious that even guest without allergies were raving about the taste. This selection enhanced the celebration by including those with serious allergies who otherwise would have been excluded from dessert. It was a small detail with a big bonus effect in guest satisfaction and happiness. We loved it and they loved it. And by the way, the regular wedding cake was beautiful and delicious.
• Stefanie Sent on 10/28/2016
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  We had the opportunity to work with Xochitl at Amphora and she truly made our wedding magical. She worked so hard to make sure everything was exactly as we wanted it. Many of our guests commented on how awesome the food was. Thanks for everything!

  We had the opportunity to work with Xochitl at Amphora and she truly made our wedding magical. She worked so hard to make sure everything was exactly as we wanted it. Many of our guests commented on how awesome the food was. Thanks for everything!
• Michelle Sent on 08/29/2016
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  Amphora was simply amazing! We did a different type of reception and went with a tapas style dinner. At first I was not sure if it would be enough food, but they served food for 3 hours, passing around heavy appetizers! Our guests LOVED it-- it was very special and unique, and made our wedding even better! Our cupcakes were amazing! We also had a flat bread station--- toward the end of the night, simply amazing! Amphora you guys rocked it! We got a deal! Thank you!

  Amphora was simply amazing! We did a different type of reception and went with a tapas style dinner. At first I was not sure if it would be enough food, but they served food for 3 hours, passing around heavy appetizers! Our guests LOVED it-- it was very special and unique, and made our wedding even better! Our cupcakes were amazing! We also had a flat bread station--- toward the end of the night, simply amazing! Amphora you guys rocked it! We got a deal! Thank you!
• Mary Sent on 08/28/2016
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  Such a great experience working with Amphora Bakery for our wedding cake! We were able to do a personalized cake tasting at the bakery prior to our wedding, which was absolutely delicious :P I don’t think I’ve eaten that much cake in one sitting before. I was in heaven! We worked with Maryam throughout the whole planning process. She was really wonderful and assisted us in selecting the perfect cake that also worked with our hotel package. She also helped us to match everything to our wedding colors. We ended up selecting alternating layers of chocolate mousse and amaretto cake. So delicious!! When I walked into the ballroom for the bride and groom entrance one of the first things I noticed was the cake. It was gorgeous and looked just like the model in the store. I would highly recommend Amphora Bakery for anyone who would like the perfect wedding cake!

  Such a great experience working with Amphora Bakery for our wedding cake! We were able to do a personalized cake tasting at the bakery prior to our wedding, which was absolutely delicious :P I don’t think I’ve eaten that much cake in one sitting before. I was in heaven! We worked with Maryam throughout the whole planning process. She was really wonderful and assisted us in selecting the perfect cake that also worked with our hotel package. She also helped us to match everything to our wedding colors. We ended up selecting alternating layers of chocolate mousse and amaretto cake. So delicious!! When I walked into the ballroom for the bride and groom entrance one of the first things I noticed was the cake. It was gorgeous and looked just like the model in the store. I would highly recommend Amphora Bakery for anyone who would like the perfect wedding cake!
• Sarah Sent on 08/14/2016
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  I absolutely loved our experience using Amphora Catering for our August 6, 2016 wedding. Our venue, The Winery at Bull Run, required us to choose from a short list of preferred caterers and I am SO glad we picked Amphora! Xochitl and her team were so accommodating and flexible throughout the planning process. On the night of our wedding, they made sure my husband and I got to try some of the passed hors d'oeuvres before the reception, and Xochitl brought plates from the buffet to us at our sweetheart table. Our guests also enjoyed the popcorn and dessert stations! Amphora created custom cookies for our favors which were beautiful. Overall, Amphora is worth every penny and will go to great lengths to make sure your day goes off without a hitch!
  
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  I absolutely loved our experience using Amphora Catering for our August 6, 2016 wedding. Our venue, The Winery at Bull Run, required us to choose from a short list of preferred caterers and I am SO glad we picked Amphora! Xochitl and her team were so accommodating and flexible throughout the planning process. On the night of our wedding, they made sure my husband and I got to try some of the passed hors d'oeuvres before the reception, and Xochitl brought plates from the buffet to us at our sweetheart table. Our guests also enjoyed the popcorn and dessert stations! Amphora created custom cookies for our favors which were beautiful. Overall, Amphora is worth every penny and will go to great lengths to make sure your day goes off without a hitch!
  
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• Sarah Sent on 09/16/2016
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  I can't explain how much I loved working with Amphora catering. They went above and beyond, especially Xotchil, to make my wedding beautiful. They even add touches in decoration to make it amazing and everyone told me how delicious the food is. Totally recommend!

  I can't explain how much I loved working with Amphora catering. They went above and beyond, especially Xotchil, to make my wedding beautiful. They even add touches in decoration to make it amazing and everyone told me how delicious the food is. Totally recommend!
• Emma Sent on 06/15/2016
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  Amphora Catering did a fantastic job of catering our wedding. They were very responsive and willing to help us out with any request or question we had. We worked mostly with Xochitl who was very knowledgeable on how our venue worked and made sure everything ran smoothly. The set up at the venue was beautiful and we didn't have to lift a finger! Not to mention the food was delicious and we received so many compliments!! I would definitely recommend Amphora to anyone who is looking for a wonderful wedding experience!

  Amphora Catering did a fantastic job of catering our wedding. They were very responsive and willing to help us out with any request or question we had. We worked mostly with Xochitl who was very knowledgeable on how our venue worked and made sure everything ran smoothly. The set up at the venue was beautiful and we didn't have to lift a finger! Not to mention the food was delicious and we received so many compliments!! I would definitely recommend Amphora to anyone who is looking for a wonderful wedding experience!

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