Ridgewells Catering Reviews
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Exceptional to work with!
Partnering with Ridgewells is always a seamless experience. Their team is highly professional, proactive, and excellent at communicating throughout the event day. They are mindful of logistics, timelines, and shared spaces, which makes coordination easy for all vendors involved. Their level of service and attention to detail consistently elevate the overall event, and we truly enjoy working alongside them. Highly recommend Ridgewells to couples and industry professionals alike. -
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Sarah Sent on 11/11/20245 out of 5 rating5.0
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Perfection!!
Ridgewells Catering handled our wedding reception at the Mellon Auditorium, and they were absolutely exceptional! From the first meeting to the final bite, everything was pure perfection. The food was out of this world—both the sea bass and filet were cooked to absolute perfection, and every dish was truly five-star quality. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food!
The service was impeccable. Every waiter and bartender was professional, attentive, and genuinely a joy to have at our event. Special thanks to Mary Margaret, the manager, who was a dream to work with! She put so much care into making sure everything was exactly as we wanted and went above and beyond to make our day perfect.
We absolutely loved working with Ridgewells Catering! They made our wedding day unforgettable, and we can’t recommend them highly enough. -
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Amazing in every way
We loved Ridgewell's for the amazing service and attention to detail, the friendliness and flexibility, and of course the legitimately incredible food and drinks. Anthony and the rest of the staff ran our wedding seamlessly and were so much fun to work with in the months leading up to the event. We were also able to easily rent space heaters, furniture, and linens from them that saved us a lot of time by not having to go through other vendors. Cannot recommend them enough! -
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Shannon Sent on 07/22/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Ridgewells is amazing!
Talk about a personalized experience. Every step of the way, we felt like Ridgewells cared about our tastes and choices rather than foisting a preset design on us. When we went into their dining room for the food tasting, they were playing 80’s music overhead because in a random conversation months prior, they heard us mention that we liked 80’s music. Likewise, when we sampled the desserts, they brought out these adorable penguin cookies because they are my favorite animal. I had told them all I ever wanted at my wedding was an ice cream sundae bar and they made it happen!
On the day of the wedding, the food was delicious and the staff was on top of keeping the drinks flowing. If you’re a vegetarian, they do a great job of providing vegetarian options that are interesting and full of flavor. We had many vegetarians in attendance who were quite happy not to be stuck with lettuce and pasta salad per their other wedding experiences. When the custom ice cream sundae bar came out, they had all 70+ guests lined up and served within 10 minutes. And all the guests absolutely loved it! They handled everything from the food, open bar, waiters, tables, linens, dinner ware, cake, etc. Mary Margaret and Anthony took such amazing care of us!! And they worked with us for 3 years and we’re so incredibly generous and accommodating when we had to reschedule our wedding twice because of COVID.
All around an incredibly impressive team. We HIGHLY recommend Mary Margaret and the whole Ridgewells team!-
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Amazing food
Working with Kelly was super fun and easy. All of the food from the appetizers, the small charcuterie boards we had, and the main meal was phenomenal. Would highly recommend them if you’re looking for a more personalized catering experience and want to work with a company that can customize a menu for your wedding! -
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Angelika Sent on 06/01/20195 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Ridgewells was INCREDIBLE to work with.
We had the most spectacular wedding catered by Ridgewells.
Grace Duthe was exceptional to work with from the first interaction all the way through to seeing our wedding to the very end at the Top of the Town.
We went with Ridgewells after vetting them against a few other catering companies and finding them to be the most ethical and transparent in their business (and billing) practices. Grace jumped on so many calls and emails to answer all of my outstanding questions and was super credible to work with.
We learned throughout the process from a wedding planner, that caterers either charge you on the front-end by listing all of the add-ons and being honest about all the costs (e.g. taxes, coffee p/p), or on the back-end, with slapping you with a huge invoice after the wedding with all the "hidden" fees.
Ridgewells was incredibly honest upfront with all the fees, and Grace earned my trust right away by not compromising on the quality of service, quality of food, and the integrity of the Ridgewells brand.
Our tasting was exceptional at Ridgewells office, and the day of our wedding, our server took exceptional care of us on our wedding day whisking us away to enjoy the appetizers and always refilling our champ flutes! Grace's team, Margaret and Kelly, were all lovely to work with.
I want to have 100 other occasions to hire Ridgewells again! Truly superb staff, food, and service. We couldn't have picked a better catering company! -
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Becca Sent on 05/03/20195 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing Food and Service
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Cassandra Sent on 06/27/20185 out of 5 rating5.0
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I cannot even begin to explain how incredible Ridgewells is! From our tasting to the cocktail hour to the wedding dinner, they more than delivered on everything! Everyone at our wedding was raving about the food and just how scrumptious it was! All of the meals were cooked to perfection and the staff was on point every step of the way. After our ceremony, we were STARVING, and a waiter was sent over immediately to deliver some hors d'oeuvres and take a drink order. Colleen came over to our table during dinner to check in with us to see how things were going and to congratulate us on our big day. So thoughtful especially since they were in the middle of service. Colleen is absolutely fabulous and I could not recommend Ridgewells more! -
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We worked mostly with Connie and she was amazing! We had such a great time working with her. My husband had to follow a restrictive diet due to medical conditions and they worked tirelessly with us to prepare a still delicious menu that he too could enjoy! It made such a difference for him to relax and enjoy his meal along with everyone else on our special day. Aside from that, we loved the food! My signature drink- lychee sangria- was a hit! I love that drink. Connie made sure my husband and I were able to have a plate of hors d'oeuvres set aside for us to enjoy since they knew we probably wouldn't be able to get to all the trays of food. She also made sure we could have our signature drinks before they ran out. We loved those extra touches and really appreciated it. -
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Heather Sent on 08/20/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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Working with Colleen and her team was fantastic. They were very professional and made planning the catering a breeze. My guests were very complimentary of all of the food. It tasted fantastic. The staff was attentive and provided great service on the day of the wedding. Colleen was very helpful in working with us to get some of our special desserts to the wedding, and set them up beautifully. Thank you, Colleen! -
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Susan Sent on 07/17/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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What a wonderful experience to work with Ridgewell Catering. There attention to detail is exceptional. I knew we were in good hands when we attended the tasting. The presentation was beyond! Our guest raved about the food-delicious. Once you book with Ridgewell sit back and enjoy your event because there is nothing to worry about. Colleen Walsh, Senior Event Designer, has to be one of the best in the business because I can't imagine anyone better. Thank you, Ridgewell, for making my daughter's wedding a magical event.
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Each Sent on 07/04/20175 out of 5 rating5.0
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I had worked with Eileen and Ridgewells for work years ago and knew I wanted to work with them on my wedding day! I can't thank them enough!!! We got so many compliments on the food and how wonderful and attentive your staff was! I truly appreciate your attention to detail, especially around my dietary restrictions and my mom's food preferences. You made my day extra special. Thank you so much! -
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Jessica Sent on 10/21/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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We initially looked into Ridgewells because they had been the caterers at my parents' wedding thirty years ago, and we quickly found out why they are still consistently considered one of the best caterers in the Washington, D.C. area. Everything was delicious, and all of the details were perfect. The food was so on point that our steaks were cooked medium rare even on the day of our wedding - just like they were at the tasting. We also had a raw bar with oysters, crab claws, and shrimp that served as the focal point of our cocktail hour, and people are still bringing up how fresh everything tasted. Ridgewells also provided our cake, which people said was the best wedding cake they'd ever had. The service we received in the days leading up to our wedding and on the day of was also just extraordinary. We worked with Grace, who not only promptly responded to emails (of which there were many) but also went back and forth with us over every possible detail we could imagine: from switching up the options based on what kinds of food we enjoyed to the color of the table cloths to the type of glassware that our signature cocktail would be served in. She helped us stay calm, especially in the days leading up to the wedding, and could troubleshoot issues for us before they even became a problem. The Ridgewells team is without a doubt exceptional in every way. -
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Emily Sent on 04/10/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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Great Caterer!
Ridgewells and their coordinator, Maggie, did a fantastic job for us. The food was everything we wanted it to be and tasted just as delicious as it did when we did our tasting. The staff on site were extremely professional and very accommodating.
When we did our tasting, Maggie was extremely well prepared to talk with us about all of our options and was always quick to provide some alternatives if we were looking for options. We didn’t even think of having a “signature drink” but Maggie has us try an apple cider for our fall wedding that I never stop getting compliments on. It’s almost six months after our wedding and we still have guests ask us about the recipe!
Our venue was a winery so we had to use our own wine from the winery – Ridgewells didn’t skip a beat and even worked with us to make sure that our rehearsal dinner, while on the same property, had a totally different feel than the wedding (they catered both events). -
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Megan Sent on 01/06/20165 out of 5 rating5.0
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The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top notch. Meghan from Ridgewells was much more than a caterer -- She was my wedding fairy godmother. -
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Catherine Sent on 10/20/20155 out of 5 rating5.0
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The catering services from Ridgewells were exceptional! Our experience working with Colleen was an absolute joy. Our venue was at a vineyard and we wanted to do a wine tasting with appetizer pairing during cocktail hour, Colleen perfectly suggested what to pair with what wines and it came out perfectly. For our entree with chose a dual entree of flat iron steak and bronzino, everything was delicious. The food was even better at the wedding than at the tasting. So many people came up to us and told us this was the best food they had had at a wedding, and we agree! Every detail from the drinks passed out after the ceremony to the late night snacks at the end of the night was perfection. -
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Ridgewells did an excellent job with the rentals and service for our wedding and were willing to work with the private chef we hired to make sure the entire event was absolutely seamless. -
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Leon Sent on 12/19/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Let me start by saying that you should not avoid Ridgewells thinking they are the most expensive choice in town. I had to say that first because honestly, that's what I had heard and expected. I'm glad I checked with them. It turns out, they were less than everyone else we talked to! I will also say that you should believe everything you've heard about how great Ridgewells' catering is. We had them cater a party held at our house after our wedding reception. This was a tough one for us - some guests were coming from the wedding (i.e., they were already well-fed) and others who probably wanted to eat dinner. Maggie from Ridgewells took this into account along with a not-so-narrow estimate of the number of guests (60-80) and came up with the perfect menu. The hors d'oeuvres and desserts Maggie suggested were scrumptious and were far more creative than what the competition had offered. The amount of food Maggie estimated was perfect. All of the guests got what they wanted and we had a small amount of leftovers, which was a great thing because we were too busy talking with everyone to have time to try everything. The staff from Ridgewells was professional and really knew their stuff. Due to the timing, we couldn't be at the house when Ridgewells arrived. We had a friend let them in and show them a few basic things. They took it from there and set everything up nicely. Even better, there was absolutely nothing for us to clean up after they left. Thanks, Ridgewells. We'll be back! (Or, should I say, you'll be back. ;) -
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David Sent on 12/13/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ridgewells was flawless, as was Talia Moyher, our coordinator, who provided priceless peace of mind. We had a number of roadblocks to overcome,: changing venues, a variety of food allergies and preferences, access and timing limits, and all the other stressful challenges of planning a wedding. Talia met every challenge with a choice of solutions and her calm professionalism. We woke up on the morning of 'The Wedding' knowing that all would be taken care of...and it was! We had a fabulous time in no small thanks to all that Ridgewells did to make it a success. Our guests raved about the food and the service ( thank you also to Diana and Roberto!), which was impeccable. When we had a last minute 'emergency' during hors d'oeuvres, once again, Talia and Ridgewells took care of it. We have only rarely found an organization that we would have such high praise for, but Ridgewells deserves it. They were worth every penny. -
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Bahar Sent on 09/25/20135 out of 5 rating5.0
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There aren't enough words to describe how happy me and my family were with Ridgewells. The food, presentation, staff, decor - Everything was amazing. I owe it ALL to my incredibly talented and PATIENT event designer, Polly Ernst, who guided us through what could have been a very stressful event! Her suggestions were always spot-on (and so creative) and never once did I feel pressured to spend more than my budget or have a traditional, sit-down dinner. I wanted to do something out of the box and Polly made my dream wedding come to life!
I got married at the Decatur House in DC and had a cocktail-style wedding reception instead of a formal dinner. I was nervous about how it would all turn out but Polly encouraged me to go with my vision and she executed it seamlessly! My guests raved about the food and they kept going back for more - mini crabcake sandwiches, risotto, beef short ribs - yum, yum yum!!! And I have to mention the staff- who were so polite, professional and accommodating to all of my guests.
One of my favorite parts of the night was when we returned to our wedding suite. Polly had arranged for the leftovers to be waiting for me and my husband in perfect little boxes... So incredibly thoughtful. We had the best time eating the DELICIOUS leftovers and re-hashing the wedding the next day. THANK YOU THANK YOU Ridgewells and Polly!!! -
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Mike Sent on 11/26/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ridgewell's did an amazing job, setting the whole venue up beautifully and within 2 hours. Rachel took great initiative, worked with us on an optimal design for the event, and made it happen. All staff were very professional, and completely unobtrusive as they shuttled replenishment food to the buffet table, snapped up dirty dishes & glasses, and then cleaned everything up and moved out when it was over.
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Liz Sent on 07/19/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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My new husband and I are both foodies (and I'm a chef) so the food was extremely important to us. Ridgewells definitely delivered! We requested hors d'oeuvres from around the world and a dinner that was light Northern California cuisine. It was the best wedding food I've ever tasted (and I'm a hard sell!) and it was much better than you would get from any other caterer. Eileen helped us, and she was great! She saw our vision, and helped us execute it. She was there all night making sure my husband and I were happy as well! Our signature drink was also fantastic...we asked for a fresh peach puree bellini, and she elevated that with a few blueberries in the glass (restrictions in the venue didn't allow us to use certain fruits) and it matched beautifully with the theme of our wedding...elegance and sophistication. They are amazing. -
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Neil Sent on 04/11/20125 out of 5 rating5.0
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We had Ridgewells cater our daughter's wedding at Woodend. Service was great, all the waitstaff were friendly and accommodating. The dinner was excellent with the Alaskan halibut getting absolute raves. People loved the Chicago mini-hotdog appetizers which were tasty, easy to eat standing, and evoked laughter from the DC guests and sheer joy from the Chicago contingent. My favorite appetizer was the crab cake which definitely maintains the Maryland region's high standards in this local delicacy. Chris was in charge at our event and was a great guy not only to run things but to chat with as well. I highly recommend them! -
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Ridgewell's did a fantastic job and we couldn't have been happier with our evening. Numerous guests told us how much they enjoyed the dinner, appetizers and desert. They brought plenty of staff to ensure that our guests didn't have to wait for a drink served our 150 guests dinner quickly. Ridgewell's staff went out of their way to accommodate us and delivered on every promise they made - they executed perfectly our vision for what the room should look like and how the evening should flow. We were worried about effectively communicating what we wanted for the event and quickly realized that Ridgewell's staff are professionals in understanding exactly what you want. We were extremely happy with Ridgewell's and highly recommend their services! -
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Working with Ridgewells Catering was a great experience. From the initial tasting to pulling off our reception catering without a hitch, I was very impressed with Ridgewell's professionalism, flexibility, and creativity. We worked closely with Deidre to plan the food for our wedding. She has such a thoughtful attention to detail and positive, upbeat personality that she really made the process a lot of fun!
As well, the servers were very professional and did a fantastic job. And, to top it all off, the food was delicious. Everyone raved about how great the food tasted -- from the hors d'oeuvres to the starter salad and soup to the main course. Ridgewells really understands their business and works to make each client feel like their event is going to be fabulous - and they make sure that it all goes off seamlessly -- from set-up to clean up.
The entire planning process with Deirdre was great -- and she even arranged for a second tasting because the company had new appetizers they wanted us to sample and because we wanted their cookies to look more home-made than professionally baked. Deidre even tracked down an obscure apple cider that we wanted to use for our toasts instead of champagne. From start to finish, Deidre went above and beyond, and I am so grateful to her for that.
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Outstanding. That's the only way to describe the food, service and customer care from Ridgewells. We have used them for house parties and decided we liked them so much, we'd do our 175 person wedding with them. Wonderful. The food was easy to select and they worked with my requests for changes. They were on time, well staffed and not one glass or plate was empty - ever. We couldn't have asked for a better planner than Polly. She gets you as a client and works so well with wedding planners, bands, venues, decorators and florists. She takes everything in stride and is there to cool you off with a beverage or get you the apps you didn't get cuz you were were mingling. We will not hesitate to use them again - in fact, they're doing our holiday party! The food was out of this world and one of my foodie friends commented it was the best he's had in a while. My Iowa family was impressed we chose comfort food for them, yet some fancy food for them to try (and like). Outstanding! -
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After researching caterers in the DC area, it was clear that Ridgewells was the best. Friends who work at local businesses, universities and embassies raved about the events that Ridegwells catered for them. In choosing them as the caterer for our wedding, what we discovered was that not only is Ridgewells an amazing business, but they also employ two of the best people, Toby and Chris. They were absolutely incredible. They found ways to accommodate our various (and sometimes random) desires for our multi-cultural wedding. They were totally on board with integrating at times very different ideas, and really worked with us to make our wedding fantastic. Importantly, they did so while working within our strict budget. Toby and Chris emailed us regularly with ideas, and they always responded promptly to questions, no matter the day or time.
Obviously, the main thing to look for in a caterer is the food. We were a little concerned about not getting to taste it before signing the contract, but once we met with them, there was no hesitation. It was clear from the way that they handled themselves and the facilities that everything would be top notch. They did a great job of finding a menu that accommodated our diverse guests, most of whom are still talking about the food, the cake, and the attentive staff.
We could keep going on about Ridgewells, but one last thing is that the day of the event, which Ridgewell's ran from start to finish, it rained. It rained a lot. Instead of trying to force our events inside and get things going, Toby and Chris came up with an alternative plan and we were able to wait out the rain. It would have been fine to have our ceremony indoors, but it was really nice to see how much they cared about ensuring that we got the wedding that we wanted. Ultimately, this is why we were so happy with Ridgewells. Throughout the process, we felt that Toby and Chris had one goal: doing whatever they could to make sure we were happy on our wedding day. -
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Ridgewells is easily the best catering company in the DC area! We had a wonderful experience working with Polly. She knew our venue well, knew how to handle the heat (late July wedding) and was offered exceptional service. The food was delicious. We told her what we were interested in and she came up with a menu that was spot on. We did a buffet that included beef tenderloin, salmon, mac and cheese, potatoes, spinach and strawberry salad, summer succotash, biscuits, and corn muffins. Everyone raved about the food! The apps were perfect, especially the fried green tomato slider, mini crab cake, and mini lobster roll. Even the lemonade and ice tea were great. The staff was professional and made sure the bride and groom had what they needed. The best touch was the wet towels they brought around for people to put on their necks to cool down in the heat. I couldn’t have asked for a better catering company! -
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Lindsey Sent on 11/12/20105 out of 5 rating5.0
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One word: YUM! I can't describe how great it was working with Ridgewells. From the first phone call to the last bite of cake at the wedding, Ridgewells has been an amazing vendor. The food is top of the line and absolutely delicious, but beyond that, the staff is incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful. Both of the event designers we worked with were amazing and designed a menu that reflected all of our wants--including making cotton candy pops, a first for them! The staff at the wedding were also very attentive and were always asking if we need something to drink or eat, making sure to make plates for us. I highly recommend this vendor. They will make the process fun and fill you and your guests with the greatest food! -
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Krystle Sent on 09/09/20095 out of 5 rating5.0
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I LOVED working with Rachel at Ridgewells. She is professional, accommodating, warm, creative, and knows how to execute your evening perfectly! The food was amazing, we had a filet, a chicken breast and a veggie option (which was rissotto) our guests indicated which meal choice they wanted before the wedding and we submitted the numbers to Rachel. We didn't want a traditional "wedding cake" so Rachel worked with me to create a cake "buffet" with 3 different flavors, I think all of the cake was GONE by the end of the night! She was also VERY open to suggestions/ideas and any dietary restrictions our guests had. We created our own hor dourve for the cocktail hour and wanted a root beer float station and she made that all happen flawlessly! She brought my husband and I food and drinks and was constantly watching over the tables to make sure they had what they needed. Her staff was also very professional, and on top of things! If we ever have to cater another event, I know who I am calling! :) -
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Briana Sent on 06/02/20095 out of 5 rating5.0
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Ridgewells was absolutely fantastic! We worked with Rachel Gittens, she's great. We had met with another catering company before talking with Rachel (we had a limited list of allowed caterers at our venue, Woodend), but Rachel - and Ridgewells -was much more professional and really listened to what we wanted.
The food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. They made sure we always had something to eat, which my husband was very concerned about. :) We brought our own cake and even a chocolate fountain, and did a great job at dealing with the other vendors.
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Rose Sent on 03/23/20095 out of 5 rating5.0
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Our cake was AMAZING! We are very decisive, so the rest of the wedding planning was easy, but we couldn't decide on a cake. Then we went to a tasting at Ridgewells and tried the Coconut Cheesecake. It was over. It is a layer of white cake, a layer of coconut cream, and then a layer of coconut cheesecake covered in white (real) buttercream. Not a single person at our wedding skipped the cake. We didn't have it decorated super fancy, just basic swiss dot, but it was still so beautifully done. While it was expensive, it was so worth it. I would recommend Ridgewells cakes and pastries to anyone looking for plain old delicious. -
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Linda Sent on 12/11/20164.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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The food at our wedding was the absolute number one priority for me and my husband. Enter Ridgewells! Hands down, top notch, amazing, and delicious! We are still hearing from our guests who couldn't believe how delicious everything was! Blythe and her team were extremely attentive during the entire process. They literally rolled out the red carpet for us every single time we met with them. The food is unparalleled in taste and presentation and the service was impeccable. The bar offerings were also a definite hit, especially with our signature drink! They really knocked it out of the park on our wedding day and I am so anxious to plan another event just so I can have their amazing food again! -
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User1098491 Sent on 02/26/20134.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Absolutely Amazing Catering service fir any occasion.
From service, to expertise, to most importantly - FOOD.
For any occasion.
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Ashley Sent on 11/08/20114.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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Ridgewells has made my favorite cake for a long time, so when I was getting married out of town, it became an issue to have that cake. Issue solved. The pastry chef made me the most delicious cake and he put it together and gently froze it so it would make the trip to the shore and still be perfectly fresh. It was yummy! I look forward to eating the top layer next October! -
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Tiffany Sent on 01/07/20114.9 out of 5 rating4.9
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We worked wtih Deirdre Feely at Ridgewells. The food was amazing, her ability to handle all the helpers that were coordinating with me for the event gracefully was superb. We worked with Deirdre for my father's 60th birthday and there was no doubt who to call when it was time for my wedding. The staff was professional and I heard absolutely no complaints about the two nights that they catered for us. Although Ridgewells pricing might be on the higher end, you definitely get what you pay for. The food and service were just perfect! -
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Melissa Sent on 07/14/20214.8 out of 5 rating4.8-
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More than just a caterer!
My mom had actually worked for Ridgewell many moons ago and mentioned them as an option when I was looking for catering for my small wedding. I was worried at first my wedding would be too small ( 10 people) to be catered by them, but I reached out anyway and was soon in contact with Katie!
Katie efficiently was able to help me get my wedding planned in about 1 month. We worked on a mood board, food and drink options, talked rentals, flowers and cakes- and in the midst of all this information and back and forth on my part- she was able to help bring my perfect wedding to life!
Even with only 10 people Ridgewell provided an amazing array of appetizer, main course, and dessert options. Everything was delicious and even incorporated a few nods to my husband's Brazilian background which I loved!
Katie even helped me with cake options as well as the florals. For all of the big pieces of the event itself, it was super convenient to be able to get it all organized through Ridgewell. And the quality of everything was just great -the food was delicious, the flowers were beautiful, the rental table, flatware, everything was just how I had pictured it.
Ridgewell was more than a catering company - they really took a lot off stress off my shoulders by offering so many great services for my small wedding. Highly, HIGHLY recommend Ridgewell for your wedding ( big or small)! -
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User2180243 Sent on 05/29/20154.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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I'm writing this review prior to the wedding having happened, however, Ridgewells catered our friend's wedding and did an amazing job. I've also had them cater events at our law firm. Being very familiar with Ridgewells, we chose them for their excellence and competence. I must say, I was blown away when we went for our tasting. The level of service was superb; the setting decadent. Every bit of communication with them has been professional, courteous, and rapid. I would highly recommend them for any event--provided you have the funds. And you will need funds. -
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Mona Sent on 12/22/20114.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Colleen Foley Walsh and Chris Payton were, simply put, amazing to work with. My fiance and I researched a ton of caterers, and were the most impressed with their professionalism, attention to detail, price, and quality of food.
We had a fusion wedding (Indian / American), but our food was all Indian. My husband's family and friends for the most part had never had Indian food (how is that possible?!?), and were very hesitant at the thought of them potentially not eating. Colleen and Chris were able to figure out a menu that fused the two perfectly. EVERYONE, literally, loved our food, which was a huge shock for us. They were also incredibly thoughtful to pack our left over food and give to our planner (who froze it for us so we could have it when we came back from the honeymoon---we ate every last bite!). No rubbery chicken here, and everything was flavorful.
Chris is actually the specialty, trained Indian chef. This is a huge asset for all those who want Indian food and/or have ethnic cuisines (he knows all!). But most importantly, Ridgewells runs a tight operations where quality and service are truly important (not just said for marketing purposes); they are not willing to sacrifice their name for weddings or events where that could potentially happen. They will be honest with you that they just can't do your wedding if that's the case. They were flexible with the fact that we didn't want a wedding cake (well, just a small one was fine...all we did was cut it and feed each other!). Instead, we had an ice cream sundae bar, which everyone loved, and then Georgetown Cupcakes as the favor (all proceeds went to the Komen Foundation, the main reason I chose that). Also, they have a great reputation with various vendors, so you can get recommendations from them and vice versa.
Every vendor I chose knew Colleen in some way. Chris was relatively new to the company, though understood the industry well. They were there on the day of the wedding, made sure everything was properly done, and not an ounce of problems came up from their end (or at least that I was made aware of!). We also had an incredible wedding planner/day of coordinator who worked well with them, and told me after the fact that she really enjoyed working with them.
They have flexible payment terms, and loved the fact that you're not charged extra for using a credit card. I financed my entire wedding on 0% credit cards, and being able to charge it on separate cards made a big difference. Given the fact that we used a beverage vendor instead of having them provide the alcohol, we saved a ton of money and they knew people at that company (Alma at CE Beverage) to ensure it went smoothy. Plus, they do a ton of weddings and events every year...they know all the key people in the industry and can even recommend venues if you're searching for them.
Overall, they went above and beyond, and I completely entrusted their position and professionalism. If you don't micro-manage the process, your vendor will shine and exceed your expectations (if you truly choose a vendor that knows the business and is professional). I didn't give many instructions to the caterer, but had very specific tastes for the food, and they definitely met those needs perfectly. One of our guests owns an Indian restaurant and is the main person behind their food creations. She thought highly of the food and was surprised to find it was't a restaurant.
For those who are considering to hire a restaurant to cater, be extremely cautious!! I wanted to do that, but they are in the business of the food aspect, not all the other intangibles necessary for your wedding day (like set-up, professionalism around guests, nice serving dishes, patience, etc). Restaurants just want to deliver the food, and most of their staff are not great servers. Can't go wrong with Ridgewells---really, they are exceptional and honest! -
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Rebecca Sent on 07/21/20094.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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We had a very good experience with Ridgewells. Our event coordinator, Rachel, was excellent. She listened to what we wanted, patiently answered all of our questions and had excellent suggestions for our event. We had a small reception in our church's courtyard with about 50 guests, but I felt like Rachel still treated our event with a lot of care. I guess Ridgewells typically holds tastings a few times a year, but did not hold one before our wedding so Rachel scheduled one just for us. The food was all really good (we had passed hors d'oeuvres and some light foods - 4 kinds of mini-sandwiches, fruit salad, hummus and dips and a cheese display) and the cake was fantastic. All of the serving staff did a great job as well. -
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Amy Sent on 05/20/20084.8 out of 5 rating4.8
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Ridgewells did a fantastic job. I worked with Polly and her assistant Bahar. In late March (3/08), we attended a group tasting that was specifically designed for spring/summer weddings. The food was amazing!! We made a couple of selections at the tasting, and we also saw a few table displays that helped us choose our linens, etc.
On the wedding day, Ridgewells was absolutely terrific. Polly and Bahar made sure that the tables were set-up exactly as I wanted - Polly brought everything to the venue herself (cake knife, flutes, guest book, place cards, menus, favors). This was very helpful since I didn't hire a wedding planner or day-of coordinator. Throughout the night, the staff was very friendly and gave our guests excellent service. Ridgewells also provided our wedding cake (it was just like the picture I showed them), and they took care of all the beverages, including an open bar (they have the required liquor license). My husband and I had a waiter serving us all night - we never had an empty glass.
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User946990 Sent on 09/25/20124.7 out of 5 rating4.7
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We got several catering quotes and decided to do a tasting with Ridgewells and one other caterer. We were very impressed by the food, my husband and I are into food so we were very pleased with the offerings. Our budget was smaller than our food tastes would have liked but Ridgewells really worked with us so that we could offer something delicious to our guests and not go too far over what we initially had in mind. Their selection of plates, chairs, and linens was great and we were able to see all the options rather than selecting from a book. We worked with Colleen and she was great, very easy to work with and willing to go the extra mile. The day of the wedding we had weather issues and had to go with an alternate plan and the catering team did an awesome job making it look like that was our plan all along. They set up our cocktail hour in less than 30 minutes among a leaky ceiling but we nor our guests had any clue. They were true professionals and the staff was so attentive and efficient. Overall they helped make our wedding a great day! -
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Larry Sent on 10/18/20224.6 out of 5 rating4.6-
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Overall good, with only a few missing details
We hired Ridgewells to cater our wedding, and we were very happy with how the food turned out. Our planning contacts were super helpful throughout the process, accommodating our various requests. Some examples:
They helped us craft a multi-station buffet menu, which we wanted as an alternative to the more traditional plated meal
They introduced us to a “Peking duck guy” who hand-carved duck at our wedding- the duck was a massive hit at dinner!
And, they helped us cater Panda Express as a late-night bite for our guests, even though it was a kinda strange request
The tasting was also a great experience, and they really helped us figure out our table designs.
There were only a few things that keep us from giving a full 5-star review:
Our primary point-of-contact switched after we initially signed the contract, due to staffing changes. The new point-of-contact did their job well, but wasn’t as responsive over email as we might have hoped. It also turns out we were their last assignment before they left the company, which may have had a part to play.
They didn’t actually serve our cake to our family, as we had requested in multiple conversations- we ended up with a largely-uneaten 20 person cake sitting in our fridge, which was a bit disappointing.
We planned to have a water station set up for guests who arrived early on the side terrace, which didn’t end up happening- this was another small detail that we had verbalized a few times, but seems to have gotten lost in translation
The morning-of the venue walk-through, about 3 hours before we were going to meet, our point-of-contact had a personal emergency and had to cancel. We had planned this months prior and traveled down for this specifically, so we really had to scramble to reschedule things for the next day, at a cost to our own work schedules. We totally understand that personal challenges come up, and don’t have a problem with them personally, but we would have expected the company overall to have a secondary or backup to handle such an important event when situations like this arise.
Regardless, the service throughout the night was excellent, and many guests came to us after saying how great the food and drink were, so our overall experience was still quite positive. -
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Taniece Sent on 10/13/20184.6 out of 5 rating4.6-
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It was great working with Ridgewells! Diane Robertson and Lauren Fookes were our points of contact to make the vision for our event come to life. They provided the expertise needed to ensure our wedding day was wonderful. From the planning phase to the actual day, they supported us in not only coordinating/providing the food and beverage for our event, but negotiating the expense of our reception chairs with our chair vendor. They and their team were professional, considerate, understanding and delivered excellent service. Their attention to detail was perfect. Our guests provided us with such great feedback on the polite and speedy service during cocktail hour and reception. In addition, we received raving reviews on the food served. The hors d’oeuvres were excellent, especially the Caribbean beef and veggie patties. For the main course, our guests loved their food selection. - Guests that had the red snapper stated it was delicious and moist and guests that had the beef short ribs stated the ribs were very tender. Regardless of what we desired (particular chiavari chairs, hors d'oeuvres, décor, signature drinks, a particular cake/cake design, etc.) Ridgewells worked with us through the motions and if we really wanted something, they went above and beyond to make it happen! A+ in our eyes!-
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Alesha Sent on 08/30/20164.6 out of 5 rating4.6-
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Lauren Sent on 06/13/20124.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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We worked with Ridgewells for our wedding and it was an amazing experience. We worked directly with Blythe who was absolutely amazing. She was always available to answer questions and give suggestions when we were unsure. It was really great to work together. I cannot say enough about the food, which all our guests loved. We also had our wedding cake done by the Ridgewells bake shop and it was AMAZING. Our guests have all said it was the best they've had and I have to agree. The service was also excellent and the staff was very professional. Everything was set up on time and exactly as planned. Although they are on the higher end of catering options, you get what you pay for, and in our case everything was excellent. I certainly recommend for a special event! -
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Patricia Sent on 07/16/20114.6 out of 5 rating4.6
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First of all, I have to just say the food was AMAZING! While we had a relatively smaller wedding, we were willing to pay Ridgewell's prices because the food was very important to us. I have been to so many weddings where my friends had raved about their caterer after the tasting, but the food fell flat at the wedding-- that did NOT happen with Ridgewells. Everything was just as flavorful, delicious, and elegantly presented at the reception as it was on the day we tasted it and the chef cooked it personally for us. The waitstaff was professional and helpful. Ridgewells allowed us to design our own appetizer based on something we'd had while traveling and loved, and also created a new flavor of cheesecake for us which everyone raved about! The only problem we had was that the event designer we were originally working with left the company a few months into the planning process, and at first we didn't feel like the new contact assigned to us was invested or interested in our event. We met with her at one point and it was clear she was not prepared for the meeting. At the time, it seemed like a big problem to me as a bride, but overall it was really just a small hiccup in the process. We set up a follow up meeting and she was all business and had great ideas at that time! She came through at the end, and ended up planning a beautiful evening! I would definitely recommend Ridgewells. -
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Mariah Sent on 11/17/20064.5 out of 5 rating4.5
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Caterer: Ridgewell's. Contact - Christina Baxter. Awesome. Ridgewells is a class act. We attended several tastings on the ToTT approved caterer list and Ridgewells was far and away the best. Fortunately the pricing came in very competitively as well and we were able to go with them. Christina was very helpful and creative and really worked with us to get exactly what we wanted. We had a cocktail reception with heavy passed hors d?oeuvres and stations. We planned the food around our heritages and places we've lived and it was a huge hit. The service was also impeccable, the staff was so professional and I felt like everything was under control the whole time - even through a fairly complicated post-ceremony room transition. It all went beautifully and the food was SO good. People are still talking about it and my only complaint is that there were hardly any leftovers at the end of the night! Grade: A+++++
Cake: Ridgewells. We decided to have Ridgewells do our cake also. It may have been a little more pricey than other places, but the convenience was worth it and the cake was unbelievable. For the flavors, I emailed Christina a list of flavors we were intrigued by and then we had a meeting and she showed up with three HUGE cakes with the Baker's rendition of our ideas. I brought them into my office for a tasting and people loved them! We ended up going with Dark Chocolate with Peanut Butter Mousse and Napoleon (White Chocolate and Chocolate cake with strawberry rum custard). The actual cake was enormous and looked exactly like the photo I provided (in by bio). I seriously gasped when I saw how big the cake was. I'm pretty sure we won't make it a year before eating the layer in our freezer! Grade: A+ -
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Maggie Sent on 05/28/20254.4 out of 5 rating4.4-
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Incredible Catering & Service – Ridgewells Made Our Wedding Weekend Unforgettable
Hiring Ridgewells was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the start, Mary Margaret, our event designer, was phenomenal—creative, attentive, and truly invested in bringing our vision to life. She made the process feel seamless and fun, and we felt completely supported every step of the way.
We ended up hiring Ridgewells for all three nights of our wedding weekend, and they absolutely delivered. Each night had a completely different menu and vibe, but the quality and creativity of the food stayed consistently exceptional. Every single bite was memorable—beautifully presented, full of flavor, and a perfect match for the mood of each event.
Beyond the food, the service was top-tier. The staff was warm, professional, and incredibly polished. Our guests were constantly raving about how well taken care of they felt.
Ridgewells helped set the tone for an unforgettable weekend, and we’re so grateful to Mary Margaret and the entire team. If you're looking for flawless execution, stunning food, and a team that truly cares—look no further. -
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Mary Sent on 03/07/20174 out of 5 rating4.0
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From our initial consultation to the big day itself, the Ridgewells staff were wonderful to work with. I like to think my husband and I were not particularly challenging customers, but the whole process with Ridgewells was honestly a lot of fun. The food was great, the table settings were beautiful, and the service was excellent! I would highly recommend Ridgewells for all kinds of special events! -
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i would not recommend ridgewells simply because the responsiveness of my contact there (ania k.) was abysmal. 3 weeks before my wedding, i emailed to finalize the menu and did not hear back despite several inquiries. i finally had to call her supervisor and threaten to pull my contract in order to hear back. the reason? she was busy. not good customer service at all, especially when someone is shelling out thousands of dollars for their service.
ridgewells will not let you taste their food until you sign a contract with them and pay HALF. it's completely ridiculous -- i didn't encounter any other vendor who did this.
the food itself was so-so. way too heavy on the cut up veggies, which i could have done myself.
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