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Putting on the Ritz ,Catering
9115 Whiskey Bottom Road
Suite E
Laurel, MD 20723 (map)
Catering services: Buffet, Cocktail Reception, French Service, Hors...
Bar services: Open Bar
Alcohol services: Champagne Toast, House Beer, House Wine, Premium Liquor
Maximum capacity: 800
 
 
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RJTsou
Wedding:
11/19/2011
1 Reviews
5.0
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Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
This is the best venue ever. My husband and I went to different places and felt that we would not find a great place for a good price, but The Great Room has it all, great prices, great food, great service!! This is absolutely the best place, I was super skeptical at first because of all the good reviews and assumed that maybe it was just too good to be true, but honestly this is a wonderful venue. The venue is large and open ready to fit up to tons of people (we had a wedding of 120 people, a photo booth, dessert table, bar, DJ, etc. and still could fit more people). The windows are large and beautiful that fills the room with natural light, but even if you aren’t going to have a lunch affair (Like we did) the windows are gorgeous and the décor is very neutral so you don’t have to worry about anything clashing with your wedding colors. The whole place “Savage Mill” is beautiful for pictures and for people to peruse and meander around and never get bored. Angie our wedding coordinator was absolutely fantastic and helped us through every step of the way and made sure that everything was taken care of. We gave her the décor and she set it up for is and it looked wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious too and we kept getting complements after complements. The honey almond crusted chicken was a huge hit/ everyone loved this and said it was moist, the soy lacquered salmon was amazing/ light and delicious and packed with flavor and cooked to perfection, the asagio mashed potatoes were to die for/ creamy and delicious and filling; the green bean almondine was cooked perfectly; the Caesar salad was amazing it was more dressed than I like it but it tasted wonderfully, it didn’t taste generic or anything (there was also a artichoke dip we didn’t get to try, but everyone loved it). The table settings, the choice of linens was amazing, it was great that there was no corking fee, no linen renting fee, no chair or table rental fee and no cake cutting fee. This place was absolutely amazing, the service was amazing, they kept coming back to the table to make sure that everyone was satisfied and it was such classy, professional, upstanding service. I could not have asked for a better wedding reception. I personally want to thank Angie for her wonderful wonderful wedding coordinating/managerial skills she is a dream to work with. If you want to be a bride with little or no stress and have a perfect wedding day I definitely recommend The Great Room ( especially Angie) and Catering by Putting on the Ritz.

Pros:
- The beautiful room
- Great Service
- Great Wedding Coordinator/ Manager (Angie)
- Great Food
- Beautiful site
- GREAT PRICE!!

Cons:
- Far from our ceremony (but not fault of The Great Room)
- wish things could have lasted longer
- wish they served the cake individually to each person instead of putting it out at the dessert bar, but that wasn't explicitly stated to anyone
 
Vanity
Wedding:
11/12/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
The food was great and the hors d'oeuvres were amazing. This was my 2nd time having POTR catering and they definitely do not disappoint.
 
BuffaloDots
Wedding:
10/29/2011
6 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
My guests just can't stop talking about how amazing the food was! I loved our caterer and working with Cate was the best. She was extremely helpful. She always responded back quickly and handled everything. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Putting on the Ritz instantly. They took a lot off my plate.
 
Kristin
Wedding:
10/08/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
Our contact at Putting on the Ritz was Bobby and he was wonderful!! From the first meeting to the end of our wedding day Putting on the Ritz did a terrific job! Bobby went out of his way to meet us at our reception venue a week before the wedding to finalize the details. He let me drop off all the items (cake knives, place cards, guest book, etc.) I had for our reception at his office when it was convenient for me. I gave him photos of how I wanted everything set up and everything was set up exactly how I wanted. I didn't give much direction to how the ballroom would be set up and Putting on the Ritz did a beautiful job! We had a little room for the bridal for the bridal party to go into before we were announced and Putting on the Ritz had food and drink in the room waiting for us. At the end of the wedding they gathered all my items and placed it on a table for my mom to take home, very easy and stress free!

I had so many compliments about the food! Most brides don't eat on their wedding day, but I have to say I ate a lot more than I thought I would that day!
 
Meghan
Wedding:
09/24/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
We had our ceremony on the deck of the Great Room, and then the reception in The Great Room. Everything was amazing. Angie is a fantastic coordinator and was very patient and knowledgable. The food was fantastic and everyone loved the room.
 
Katharine
Wedding:
09/24/2011
7 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
Please, please hire Puttin' on the Ritz! The food was delicious- butter poached pear salad, black pepper crusted sirloin, crab cake, and asiago mashed potatoes (yuuuumm!), all excellent. And it all came out hot and fresh, not like the rubbery steaks I've had at some wedding :-) Perhaps more importantly, Cate is the awesomest catering manager ever. She made the day go so smoothly, and without us having to think or worry about things. She made sure we got dinner (God bless her), and had appetizers and drinks available to the wedding party during pictures. She also had lots of great suggestions throughout the planning process, all of which we were glad we took. I'm so glad we picked them!
 
Lisa
Wedding:
09/10/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
Attention Future Brides, if you have not heard of Putting on the Ritz, Catering, it is my personal opinion that they should be one of your top vendors to consider. They truly have a passion for what they do and the passion stretches from Chef Ned throughout every member of their staff, especially from Karen the Catering Manager. I guarantee if you hire Putting on the Ritz, you will not have to worry about how your day will go. They provided above and beyond customer service and my guests are still raving about our brunch reception. Our day was amazing because of their stellar contributions.
 
Lucy
Wedding:
09/10/2011
9 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
food was amazing...got so many compliments on it all night long! great service, easy to get a hold of. highly recommend.
 
Jacquelyn
Wedding:
08/20/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
Our food was AMAZING! Our guests have been raving about the food and we couldn't be happier! The staff was attentive and professional. I highly recommend Putting on the Ritz!
 
Roxanne and Brian
Wedding:
Recently Married
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
Putting on the Ritz is fantastic in EVERY way. Please ask for Karen Foulkrod because she is the BEST in the business. Your wedding will turn out perfect if you have her in charge. She gets things done and knows the business better than most. The food was EXCELLENT and all I have gotten were comments from all of my guest of how good it was. We had our ceremony and reception at Ten Oaks and she also referred my officiant, Laura Cannon, to me and they all worked together and it was perfect.
 
Katie
Wedding:
06/25/2011
7 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
Cate and the entire staff from Putting on the Ritz were fabulous to work with from start to finish. Cate and the head chef were excited to help us craft a special menu for our guests. The chef even showed up at the reception to provide a pork tenderloin carving station, which was unexpected and such a wonderful touch. Our guests raved about the food and level of service all night and the compliments are continuing to roll in 3 weeks later! Cate is simply the best. Her professionalism, flexibility, responsiveness, and creativity far exceeded our expectations. Prior to joining POTR she was a wedding planner, and it shows in everything she does. To further underscore the quality of POTR it is worth noting that they were forced to set up in a very short period of time because the manager at our venue would not allow them to enter the building until another event had been completely cleaned up. This was an unwelcome surprise to POTR and us, but Cate and her staff handled it expertly. We never saw them sweat! In the future, we will definitely look to POTR for our catering needs and we encourage anyone reading this to do the same!
 
MrsBiddy
Wedding:
06/25/2011
1 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
Bobby and Sue from putting on the Ritz are FANTASTIC!!! They helped me create the perfect wedding from the get-go. We did the station option and Bobby helped us to personalize and put together a menu that was exactly what we wanted. Bobby also helped me to create a look for the reception that was stunning. Every time I needed help or answers to questions, Bobby and Sue were right there, willing to help. The actual reception was wonderful- EVERYONE was raving about the food, even our chef and foodie friends- which is a HUGE compliment. I would recommend Bobby and Putting on the Ritz to all of my family and friends getting married that need a caterer. ~Amy Noto
 
jpekny
Wedding:
06/25/2011
1 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
Putting on the Ritz was awesome in every aspect. They kept us informed all the way through the process. They had a can-do attitude and went above and beyond our expectations.
 
AMY
Wedding:
04/16/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering, Ceremony & Reception Venue
 
THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AND WE GOT NOTHING BUT COMPLIMENTS ABOUT HOW IT GREAT THE FOOD TASTED AS WELL AS HOW WONDERFUL THE STAFF WAS. I HEARD HOW FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL THE STAFF WAS ALL DAY.
 
Lisa and VinceJ
Wedding:
02/19/2011
1 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
Cate was FABULOUS from beginning to end! She was very responsive and flexible when I changed my mind or came up with new ideas during the planning. She even drove out to my venue to check it out, even though I couldn't be there to meet her. The food was FANTASTIC and the staff were extremely courtious, polite, and professional. Every staff member I encountered at my reception personally congratulated me, which I found very kind.
The set-up transformed the room, and I didn't even order anything "extra" or special. I was happily stunned when I walked into the reception room! So many of our guests commented on how wonderful the food was; even people that don't like "wedding food", and the value was incredible. I priced 3 catering companies and Putting on the Ritz was the most affordable, yet there was no scrimping on service or taste!
You will NOT be disappointed- and make sure you order the assorted cookies for dessert- they are AMAZING!
 
lmcmo
Wedding:
01/22/2011
5 Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0
Quality of Service:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Responsiveness:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Professionalism:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Value:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Flexibility:5.0 out of 5.0(5.0/5.0)
Services Used:
Catering
 
Putting on the Ritz staff was professional and attentive. Our wedding guests raved about the food and the quality of service!
 
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