Rouge Fine Catering Reviews
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Samual K. Sent on 11/08/2023Rouge Fine Catering - More than Fine
We just have to share our fantastic experience with Rouge Catering, especially giving a shout-out to Julia Milligan, the Manager of Catering Sales & Events. We had our event at the American Visionary Art Museum in October, and from the very first email exchange, we knew we were in good hands.
Julia and her team were not just pros at what they do; they were also some of the friendliest folks we've ever worked with. They made the whole process, from our initial email to the grand finale of our event, a true pleasure.
Now, let's talk about the food – it was incredible! Our guests couldn't stop raving about dishes like the Brie en Croute, the short ribs, and the Corn pudding. Rouge Catering's culinary talents really shone through.
What really set Julia and her team apart was their incredible flexibility. They helped us pick the perfect menu and made sure everything related to food and the bar went off without a hitch on the big day.
And let's not forget our incredible cake from SugarBakers! It not only looked amazing but tasted even better. Our cake featured two delectable flavors, Cannoli d'ville and Peach Melba. It was a true showstopper and perfectly complemented our event.
In a nutshell, we highly recommend Rouge Catering, and a big thank you to Julia Milligan and her amazing team for making our event a huge success. If you want a catering company that's not only great at what they do but also a joy to work with, Rouge Catering is the way to go. They exceeded all our expectations.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
We appreciate you taking time to leave us a review! So glad that you enjoyed your special day! We strive to prepare the most delicious food for special celebrations, but also we really want everyone to have fun during the entire process and right up to and during the big event! Your wedding at AVAM was a blast! Congratulations again and thank you so much for the review. -
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Si Sent on 12/21/2023Highly recommend Rouge
Great food is one of the most important features of a successful wedding, and we’re so grateful we hired Rouge for our wedding reception caterers. They were responsive to our requests, created fantastic dishes for our guests, and demonstrated incredible service from start to finish. Everyone raved about the cocktail hour, in which Rouge created delicious signature beverages and an assortment of amazing hors d'oeuvres including the lobster mac and cheese. I was so happy with their tasting day and Anne and her crew made us feel like we were her number one couple. We highly recommend Rouge for any celebration! -
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Laura D. Sent on 01/01/2024The BEST food & service ever!
We had a couple different options for caterers but we are SO happy we went with Rouge Catering. From start to finish, they communicated well and went above and beyond to make sure our day was 100% perfect! We changed our signature drinks multiple times and had to change an entree throughout the planning process and they were able to accommodate and provide everything needed for our drinks! The food….. The food had to be the BEST PART. We were blown away by the taste testing so we knew the food was going to be amazing. From the appetizers, to the salad to the main entrees and desserts, OMG, all tasted AMAZING. Our guests raved about it ALL night long, a lot of our guests asked us to get recipes on the food lol. Kaitlin was our main point of contact and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. She was the best and checked up on us all night! Always made sure we had drinks and food! We loved Kaitlin and the whole Rouge Catering team! I couldn’t recommend them enough, thank you guys so much for the best catering and team! We would pick you over and over! -
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Samantha S. Sent on 11/10/2023Took away the food-related stress of our wedding day!
We heard about Rouge from our friends who hired them for their wedding, so we knew the food was good. But the way Rouge and their team run, behind the scenes, is the main reason we hired them, and they delivered.
Our venue did not have a full kitchen on site but that was no issue for Rouge because of the way they prepare and due to their box truck which has a kitchen. The food was hot, fresh, delicious, and plentiful. Our venue even required that we take out the trash and dispose of it offsite - Rouge handled it.
Kaitlin, our point of contact, was extremely communicative in the months leading up to the wedding. Whether it was matching table linens and napkins to our flowers or helping us make the signature cocktail of our dreams a reality, she made everything possible. On our wedding day, she made sure that my husband and I were fed by bringing us food and drinks when we were too busy.
Additionally, Rouge was extremely accommodating to food sensitivities. We had several vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free guests and we were able to find plenty of options that satisfied everyone without making it obvious. We heard from many guests with dietary restrictions that the food was amazing.
Lastly, the full staff at Rouge was so kind and friendly. Everyone was a joy to work with and made our day special.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
We truly appreciate you taking time to leave a review for us! So glad that you and your guests enjoyed the food, because everyone remembers the food!! :)
We specialize in safely handling all kinds of food allergies and sensitivities and it was our pleasure to take care of the special orders. It was truly our pleasure to cater your special day and again, thank you so much! -
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Erica L. Sent on 07/25/2023Amazing experience!
Choosing to go with Rouge as our caterer was easily one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. They were so responsive and flexible! They allowed us to buy our own alcohol, provide dessert that was near and dear to our hearts, and serve the late night snack of our choosing. We brought in both donuts and hotdogs from the bride's hometown (6 hours away) and they seamlessly prepared and served both after dinner for our guests. Guests are still talking about the food a month later and we could not be more pleased. We were seafood heavy on both passed appetizers and dinner and the cost was very reasonable. I cannot say enough good things about them!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
And we are so glad that you decided to go with Rouge!! We absolutely loved working with you to give your celebration the special touches that made it 'uniquely yours'!! (the donuts and hot dogs!! - such a cool addition!) Congratulations again and please give Hooper a treat from us -
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Ruben T. Sent on 10/02/2023Great company!! Very classy wedding experience
Catering was perfect and the food was delicious. Really appreciated the customer service and attention to detail.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review! J & J's event at Frederick Douglass Maritime Park was amazing! And that Paella was a work of art! :) -
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Marija H. Sent on 11/15/2022
11.5.22 Wedding
We got married at Accelerator Space November 5,2022 and Rouge did an exceptional job catering our wedding. From cocktail hour to dinner service, everything couldn’t have been more perfect. Guests raved about all the food, especially dinner!
Abby was our event manager and she went above and beyond to make sure all of our set up and the fine details were done. Rouge staff was very professional and pleasant.
If you are looking for great food, great service than I would look no further than to hire Rouge Fine Catering for your wedding!!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Your wedding = 12/10 !! So glad that we were able to celebrate with you and make your day a little more special! Thank you for the much appreciated review -
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Rene C. Sent on 01/10/2023
Excellent service and delicious food
Our coordinator Anne and team made our day amazing by providing excellent service and great food. Anne provided great customer service from the planning stages to wedding day, and she worked seamlessly with our Day of Coordinator. Prior to the wedding, Anne and staff were very responsive and made menu/contractual changes whenever we asked. On wedding day, the food was top tier! Wedding food tends to be dry, bland, or over cooked, but Rouge’s was the total opposite. Our guests raved about the passed hors d’oeuvres and the entrees, especially the salmon and beef short rib. Overall, Rouge helped facilitate an unforgettable day by providing white glove service and great food/ drinks.
PS: I really enjoyed the tasting at Rouge’s facility. The food presentation and variety of flavors was phenomenal.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. And thank you for including pictures with your review......your reception was amazing! We are all very happy that we were able to celebrate with you and make your day a little more delicious! -
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Leah S. Sent on 09/19/2022Incredible Wedding Caterer!
It was very important to my husband and I that the food at our wedding was memorable and delicious, and Rouge certainly made that happen! We worked closely with Celeste and Marija to create a customized family style dinner menu that would also be a crowd pleaser (in addition to accommodating many dietary needs), and picked an assortment of amazing cocktail hour snacks that everyone raved about. They were incredibly responsive and flexible by allowing us to make certain customizations and special requests. Marija was also so involved in the setup of the tent and was on top of every detail leading up to the big day, and she worked very well with our planner and the venue. The staff the day of was so kind and gracious to our guests, and we had SO MANY compliments about everything from the food to the signature cocktails to the CAKE!!! If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing :) -
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Rebecca F. Sent on 07/31/2022Just Choose ROUGE!
ROUGE was the perfect addition to our wedding day. We went back and forth with a few catering vendors, but ultimately went with ROUGE and I'm so glad we did. Once we did the tasting we knew we made the right choice. The food we sampled was amazing! We also had a ton of options to choose from, so it was easy to customize our menu to exactly what we wanted. We tried the food and then had the option to change and customize more if necessary. While we were planning our wedding we moved from Maryland to Colorado. ROUGE and Marija kept things simple and were able to talk and answer any necessary questions. They were flexible and able to meet with us during our trips back to Baltimore. Marija was so helpful answering all my questions and helping to figure out the best timeline for the day. Now to the wedding day. I am the kind of person who likes to make sure everything looks great and on my wedding day I couldn't really do that. The ROUGE team did an amazing job making everything look perfect and professional. The appetizers were a huge hit! So many people raved about the appetizers. They also made sure we got our own plate of appetizers which was super nice. The dinner service came out in a timely manner and helped keep our timeline going smoothly. The ROUGE staff was professional and did a fabulous job. Our wedding day was perfect and Marija and the ROUGE team were an important part of making that happen! We cannot recommend them enough!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Rebecca, thank you for choosing ROUGE and for your review and recommendation! We were honored to celebrate your big day at Accelerator Space with you! And the entire team is so happy that we able to coordinate with you and provide a menu that made you smile! Come and visit us when you are back in MD!! -
Jess K. Sent on 05/25/2022
Your need to go with Rouge Catering!
Amanda and her team managed our 200 person, at home wedding this past weekend and were wonderful from start to finish! The food was absolutely amazing- we're traditional Marylander's and had lots of seafood options for cocktail hour (raw oysters, ahi tuna, cocktail shrimp, crab tarts, scallops and coconut shrimp) everything was great! Followed by filet or rockfish for dinner- all of our guests raved about the food. They also devoured the milk and cookie bar- many guests told me they went back for 2nds and 3rds. The bartenders and servers had exceptional customer service (and on a 95 degree day)- my husband and I are retired bartenders and have high expectations in this department, they exceeded them by far! Do yourself a favor and call Rouge for your next big event, you will not be disappointed!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you again, Jess, for taking time to review ROUGE! It was truly our pleasure to celebrate with you! It means so much to us when 'hospitality people' choose us and love us! That says a lot and is why we do what we do -
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Kristen L. Sent on 09/15/2022
Best wedding food I've ever had
Rouge Catering catered our wedding in August 2022 and it was one of the best decisions we made for the whole wedding. They presented us a full menu during our tasting, but were able to "cater" things to our specific taste and desires. Our passed appetizers were A HIT, including the crab dip and our specifically requested empanadas. For dinner, we had filet and crab cake and probably 30 guests told us it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The steak was perfectly cooked, everything was hot, and the presentation was beautiful! This goes for the dessert as well which featured an ice cream bar and customized passed crème brulee. Would 100% recommend and have again at another event!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you again, Kristen! We truly appreciate your review and I love that you posted pictures! But now, I want ROUGE passed apps! haha! We hope to hear from you for your next celebration :) There is plenty more ice cream where that came from :) -
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Sarah Sent on 05/17/2022
Great experience with Rouge
We were so happy with our wedding catering with Rouge! Celeste and Amanda were very friendly and easy to work with. They helped us find a menu that was within our budget. The food was delicious and all of the service was excellent. They also handled our cookie table and it turned out beautifully. We received lots of positive comments on the food from our guests! We highly recommend them and would hire them to do another event without hesitation.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you again, Sarah for reviewing ROUGE. And, by the way, your cookie table was fabulous and we loved doing that for you! Our team is so happy that you chose ROUGE and that your guests loved the food! -
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Joe S. Sent on 05/16/2023
Fantastic Caterer from Start to Finish
I truly cannot say enough good things about Rouge! From start to finish, they were easy to work with, accommodating, communicative, and had every detail covered. Major shootouts to Celeste and Amanda for their hospitality, patience, and execution.
The pre-contract process: This was the first caterer I called and actually had someone answer the phone at the same time. Celeste answered all of my questions, helped me to build a starting menu and invited us in for a tasting. I don't want to take away the surprise for anyone's tasting, but let's just say you get shown the whole operation, and you're treated like family.
The coordination and day-of execution: Amanda was our main point of contact after contract signing. She was organized, even keeled, and extremely helpful in every way. She made sure every detail was accounted for and gave recommendations when asked. Our floor plan, table setups, and color scheme were very well done. She made sure our guests were taken care of as well.
The food: I have yet to attend a wedding where the food was as good as ours (maybe I'm a little biased, but come on - a taco bar at a wedding is pretty epic). People raved about the passed apps and taco bar, and some thought we wouldn't serve a plated meal because the apps were so plentiful. The dual plate salmon and bistro steak was a hit. The dessert display was amazing as well - cupcakes, cannolis, and tres leches cake were all outstanding! I wish we'd have captured more food pics, but our photographer's attention was on the people 🙂.
The fact that Rouge cooks on site and could prepare all of this food for almost 200 guests was absolutely incredible! If you want a quality caterer that executes delicious and beautifully presented food, go with Rouge - thank you to Rouge for playing such a big part in our big day!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you so much for allowing ROUGE to be a part of your day!! So so glad that you are happy........and YES, your taco bar was EPIC!!! -
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