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Zeffert and Gold Catering and Event Planning Reviews

Zeffert and Gold Catering and Event Planning

Zeffert and Gold Catering and Event Planning

Gwynn Oak, MD
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    Perfect Planning and Execution

    We recently worked with Zeffert and Gold to cater two of our wedding events in August 2024. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to help us plan everything seamlessly.

    The food was absolutely outstanding—every dish was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Equally impressive was the level of service. The staff was attentive, professional, and genuinely cared about making our events perfect. Their attention to detail and ability to anticipate our needs made the entire experience stress-free.

    We went with the BYOB option and bartenders were great. They prepared the signature drinks ahead of time and there was never a long line for a drink.

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    Amazing food and service

    Zeffert and Gold were amazing from start to finish. Lisa, specifically, was so helpful and accommodating. She answered all of our questions promptly, and helped soothe my anxiety. The all-inclusive pricing was very fair considering all that was included. We looked at other catering options, and there was a lot that Zeffert and Gold offered that other caterers did not. The food was so good, and our wedding guests couldn’t stop talking about it. Sarah also was very attentive on our wedding day, and was always available to bring us food and drinks. I would highly recommend Zeffert and Gold to anyone having a party.
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    Exceptional Food and Thoughtful Service!

    Our catering experience was nothing short of amazing! Lisa was a dream to work with—attentive, thoughtful, and committed to helping us bring our vision to life. They incorporated elements from Maine (Lobster Rolls), New York (NY-style cheesecake), and Maryland (crab dip) to create a menu that was both personal and delicious. The tasting was beautifully run, and it was such a special memory to share with my parents. On the big day, the food and service were impeccable, and our guests haven’t stopped raving about how incredible everything was. If you want food that wows and service that shines, this is the team to trust!
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    Best wedding caterer around

    As a foodie, having delicious food at our wedding was important to me, and Zeffert and Gold did not disappoint. Even months after our wedding, I still get compliments about how amazing the food was.

    Lisa and the team were incredible to work with! From the tasting to the big day, their team made the entire process easy and enjoyable.
    We opted for a station set up and every dish and component was beautifully presented, perfectly cooked, and absolutely delicious. They also offered great options for our guests with dietary restrictions, which we truly appreciated. Our guests really enjoyed the espresso martini signature drink set up, and it was the perfect end to the night!

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    Amazing caterer!!!

    We LOVED having Zeffert and Gold as our wedding caterer. The whole team was so amazing the day of with setup, coordination, and quality service. The preparation with Lisa and Kim was so great, Lisa was always very quick to respond and work with us when we had crazy needs. The food was so tasty, every guest said they loved their meal. I would have them cater any event we have in the future!
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    Best wedding planning decision ever!

    Zeffert and Gold's standard of excellence at my 150 person wedding was unbeatable. They are worth every penny and I would hire them again in a flash.

    Pre-wedding: My now-husband and I worked with Matt Gold directly for about two years leading up to our wedding. Matt was incredibly responsive; helpfully honest in answering our food, drink, and decor questions throughout the planning process; knowledgeable about our venue and what layouts/flow worked best from his experience; accommodating of one-off requests; and willing to quickly research availability and pricing for specific decor requests.

    Day-of: The Z&G team was on time and handled transitions from the ceremony to cocktail hour to dinner to dessert seamlessly. My husband and I...
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    Absolutely Incredible Catering Experience with Zeffert and Gold!

    We couldn’t have asked for a more flawless catering experience for our 120-seat wedding reception, and it’s all thanks to Zeffert and Gold, especially the extraordinary Adelaide. From the moment we began the process, we knew we were in expert hands. After narrowing down our list of potential caterers to two, Zeffert and Gold won us over during the taste-off, which showcased not only their phenomenal food but also their unmatched professionalism and creativity.

    Adelaide is truly a star in the catering world. She was an absolute dream to work with—knowledgeable, organized, and incredibly responsive at every stage. No detail was too small for her to address, and her ability to anticipate our needs before we even realized...
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    Adelaide from Zeffert & Gold is a rock star!

    We recently got married, and Zeffert & Gold was our caterer. They did an incredible job managing everything and making our vision come to life. I contacted a lot of caterers in the wedding planning process, and Z&G was one of the best at communicating things clearly and concisely. When I reached out for a quote, they asked relevant follow up information and shared clear proposals with pricing laid out. Some other vendors would only give vague price ranges, but Z&G sent me custom proposals with price break downs for the various components needed for a wedding. It really helped me understand the value we would be getting with them as our caterer.

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    Incredible!

    We had a hiccup with our original caterer 3 months out from the wedding and had to pivot quickly to find a suitable caterer that provided what we needed. We received multiple recommendations for Zeffert & Gold and were so happy that they were available for our day. The staff were incredibly kind, food was delicious, and overall service was perfect! We chose to do a buffet with passed apps and a few stationed ones as well as an open bar and all of our guests raved about them.

    They were attentive, professional, and efficient and helped make the cocktail hour and reception go incredibly smooth. They set up a small tray of apps for my husband...
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    We're so glad we went with Z&G

    We are so glad we chose Z&G for our wedding. The food and service were phenomenal—several guests even told us it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding! Lisa was amazing to work with; she assisted us with so much more than just the food, making the planning process much easier. On the day of the wedding, we were able to enjoy all the appetizers thanks to the fantastic team. We highly recommend Z&G to anyone looking for a caterer and would definitely use them again for any future events.
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    Great and attentive catering service!

    Z/G catered our wedding and their staff were very accommodating and attentive towards us and our guests and truly presented a very seamless and wonderful experience. Our primary correspondence Lisa Schatz and her staff were above and beyond our expectations!
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    The best company!

    We are so grateful with the friendliness and professionalism of staff. My husband and I always had a drink or food throughout the night and felt like the staff really cared about our day.
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    Karina Sent on 09/29/2024
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    Anthony and Karina's Wedding - 9/15/24

    Zeffert and Gold were fantastic during our wedding planning process! Lisa did an incredible job for our wedding tastings, suggestions, and last minute dessert/cocktail additions and seating chart finalizations. Our guests raved about the food, drinks, and desserts. Zeffert and Gold provided exceptional service during our wedding day. Don’t hesitate to book the best caterers in the business, which is Z&G!!!
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    The absolute best catering team -- amazing delicious food!

    Zeffert & Gold did an absolutely incredible job! Samantha was amazing to work with -- responsive, kind, professional and gave us excellent advice. Day of our wedding, all of their employees, servers, and bartenders did a wonderful job!

    I will also say we have heard over and over again from our family and friends how much they LOVED the food! A lot of them have said they've never been so well fed at a wedding as they were at ours -- the food was delicious, the portions were so big (had to get fuel to keep us on the dance floor!), timing and presentation was flawless. Amazing job and we would absolutely recommend working with Z&G for your big day.
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    Amazing Food and Service!

    Zeffert and Gold catered our wedding, and they exceeded my expectations! They were recommended by our venue and they lived up to the reviews. Lisa was a delight to work with—personable and full of honest advice, which I really appreciated.

    We chose their food and beverage package, and the food was amazing; our guests couldn’t stop raving about it! The service was also great, with the staff consistently checking on us and ensuring we had everything we needed. I would recommend Zeffert and Gold!
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    Excellent wedding caterer

    From our planning phone calls to the tasting to the venue walk-through to the wedding day, the entire Zeffert staff was extremely professional, communicative, and easy to work with. The food was beyond delicious, and our creative director, Matt, thoughtfully helped us to design a menu that reflected our cultural backgrounds. Zeffert was even flexible in trying new recipes to recreate dishes that were culturally meaningful to us! Moreover, the Zeffert wait staff and bartenders were so kind and friendly during the wedding itself. We are thrilled with Zeffert and could not recommend this caterer highly enough!
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    The Best Caterer!

    Out of all the caterers we tried, the food from ZG was on another level! We were hesitant on the cost but after the whole event we fully believe it was worth it. They had a dedicated server to hand us drinks and apps before mingling during cocktail hour and made sure I never step foot at the bar. The reception was set up beautifully with all the details we discussed beforehand and Adelaide was so responsive to every email I sent prior to the wedding. Highly recommend!
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    MVP on the vendor team!

    Zeffert and Gold was the MVP on our dream team of vendors! The quality of their food and service is truly worth every penny! Lisa was our point person, and she amazing throughout the wedding planning process. I knew I could trust her to give me good advice, to respect our budget, and to make things as streamlined as possible. By the time we left our tasting, I felt like the whole day was pretty much planned! On our wedding day, Lisa, Matt, and the rest of the catering team were very attentive and made sure my husband and I were well fed and hydrated. Most importantly, since the wedding, people have told us how much they loved the food! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Zeffert and Gold. I highly recommend them!
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    Choose This Caterer

    We can not say enough good things about Zeffert and Gold. Adelaide and the whole staff were very helpful from the start and were very good about calming our nerves while planning the wedding. It was difficult to decide which menu options to choose because all of the food from the tasting was delicious. They could not have been more wonderful on the day of the wedding. They made sure that my husband and I had enough food to eat and made sure that we had a drink whenever we wanted one. They went above and beyond to help one of my guests who was pregnant and realized she could not eat the food she had chosen because she...
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    Just Exquisite

    My god, where do we even start with how amazing Adelaide and the entire Zeffert and Gold team were? We had our wedding at Gramercy Mansion on May 11. Having been to lots of large events, we didn't have a lot of confidence that large-scale catering could truly wow anyone, but Z&G proved us wrong, and we're so glad they did!

    From the first contact, Addie was flexible, responsive, diligent, and enthusiastic. These traits only proved to be a cornerstone of our wedding day. The tasting was absolutely incredible. Addie suggested changes based on our dietary restrictions and personal preferences, no matter how seemingly minute. She was only helpful, never pushy. When Ilana said she liked a...
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    Amazing Communication & Execution

    Adelaide and Zeffert & Gold were outstanding! Immediately from our tasting we knew they were going to be an amazing vendor to work with. Adelaide was so incredibly nice, personable and professional. Great communication and execution. They will work with you to alter to your likings but will also give their professional opinion when it matters most. We had one slight defect in a table Select Events Group provided Z&G, but Z&G handled it even under pressure. Our guests are still raving about the appetizers over 1 month later. Bar service was a hit as well. They ALWAYS took the time to thoroughly answer our questions no matter how big or small.
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    Great Caters w/ Wonder Food and Excellent Service

    Zeffert & Gold recently catered our wedding celebration and helped make it one of the best nights of our lives. The entire staff - and especially Our Event Designer Lisa and our Day-Of Coordinator Liz - were amazing to work with and VERY responsive, which made the whole experience feel very personal. And of course, the food was all delicious! I highly recommend using them for your event!
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    The best wedding food and team!

    My husband and I have nothing but praise for Zeffert and Gold Catering! From the initial inquiry all the way through our wedding day, the Zeffert and Gold Catering team was an absolute pleasure to work with. We worked primarily with Adelaide, who is one of my favorite humans of all time; she is truly like family to us! I cannot stop raving about her. She acted as a day of planner and supported us throughout the stressful and crazy wedding process. She was incredibly kind, professional, understanding, responsive, and organized, which made for a seamless planning process and provided a sense of comfortability throughout. She worked with us consistently until the menu and wedding set up was exactly...
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    Best Wedding Food, Incredible Service!

    WOW! Zeffert and Gold was truly incredible on our wedding day. Months later and people still can't stop talking about the food at our wedding! 10/10 recommend splurging on the prime rib because it was out of this world. People also loved the donut bar! From the moment we reached out, Matt was incredibly helpful and always communicated quickly. He helped us not only select a perfect menu, but walked us through every minute of our wedding day and made sure we had thought through everything so it would run perfectly smoothly. They thought of everything, from making sure drinks were ready to be passed out right after the ceremony ended to helping us with a special toast! Zeffert...
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