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What is the story behind Absolutely Perfect Catering?

Absolutely Perfect Catering is a wedding catering company based in Elkridge, Maryland, that services weddings throughout the surrounding Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. The company has been providing catering to weddings and events in the area for over 20 years. The team of planning, production and culinary professionals seek to provide the highest quality services and cuisine for your wedding.

Cuisine
The culinary team at Absolutely Perfect Catering is led by Chef Russell Gamewell, who brings with him over 30 years of experience in the catering and restaurant industry. The culinary team creates menus that can include a wide variety of cuisine styles. Their menus can be altered to accommodate dietary needs, such as gluten-free, lactose-free, nut-free, kosher, halal, no pork, organic, vegetarian and vegan diets. Cuisine styles include, but are not limited to:

  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Seafood
  • Picnic


Services Offered
Absolutely Perfect Catering offers a range of catering services, which include delivery, setup and cleanup. Bartenders and servers are provided for each event. Other catering services include:

  • Cocktail reception
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Barware
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Linens
  • Glassware


Other Services
Absolutely Perfect Catering does not only offer catering services, but offers a range of other wedding services. They seek to be your one-stop shop for all your wedding needs. Additional services include:

  • Venue selection
  • Planning services
  • Day-of coordination
  • Event rentals
  • Photography services
  • Lighting
  • Entertainment services
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What catering options and menu packages does Absolutely Perfect Catering offer?

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16.95

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited Bar
House Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What are real couples saying about their experience with Absolutely Perfect Catering in reviews?

This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

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Absolutely Perfect Catering served delicious, beautifully presented food that guests loved. The team was professional, responsive, and helped with planning, vendor coordination, dietary needs, and last-minute changes. Day-of staff were attentive and organized, providing attendants, great bartenders, efficient breakdown, and a stress-free experience.

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Absolutely Perfect Catering served delicious, beautifully presented food that guests loved. The team was professional, responsive, and helped with planning, vendor coordination, dietary needs, and last-minute changes. Day-of staff were attentive and organized, providing attendants, great bartenders, efficient breakdown, and a stress-free experience.

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Ariel Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Planners Dream Caterer

In this industry good help can be rather easy to find. But “good” is not what I intend to provide to my clients . My team promises EFFORTLESS and APC is one of the only caterer we trust to work alongside us to provide exceptional service to our clients. They truly live up to their name. Absolutely perfect. From the through planning to the intimate tastings, above and beyond floor plans, and the most pleasant staff on the day of, 100/10 . We look forward to working with Fred and the whole crew again real soon! -The Effortless Sentiments Team
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Brenda Sent on 09/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars is not enough

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Josh and the entire team at Absolutely Perfect Catering. They were truly so much more than a catering company for our wedding — they became an integral part of making our wedding day everything we dreamed it would be.

From the incredible reception dinner to providing linens for both our reception and wedding day, ceremony chairs, and helping with the ceremony setup, every detail was handled with such care and professionalism. The food was absolutely wonderful, but what stood out to us most was the level of thought and attention to detail that Josh personally brought to the entire process.

Josh went above and beyond to help us plan and finalize the details of our day, including working through our timeline, joining us for our final venue walkthrough, and coordinating closely with our wedding planner to make sure everything came together seamlessly. He was proactive, responsive, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day special. We always felt like we had someone in our corner who cared just as much about getting the details right as we did.

On a day as meaningful and emotional as your wedding, having vendors you can completely trust is priceless. Josh gave us that peace of mind. So many of the little details that could have easily become stressful were handled thoughtfully and professionally, allowing us to actually be present and enjoy our wedding day.

We are incredibly grateful to Josh and Absolutely Perfect Catering for helping bring our vision to life. Their service, attention to detail, flexibility, and genuine care made such a lasting impression on us. If you are looking for a catering team that will go above and beyond and truly treat your wedding like it matters to them, we would wholeheartedly recommend Absolutely Perfect Catering. We are so thankful they were part of our wedding day!
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Food and Service

The food and service were amazing! We got so many compliments on the food. And my Wife and I could not have pulled off the day without Amber's help. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with our choice!
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Karla Sent on 07/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

100% Recommend!!

We could not have been happier with our experience with Absolutely Perfect Catering! The food was delicious and beautifully presented.

From the very beginning, Sarah was incredibly kind, responsive, and always open to all of my ideas, which made planning feel so easy. Zoe was also amazing to work with and so helpful throughout the process. They truly made us feel heard and supported every step of the way.

On our wedding day, the team did an incredible job taking care of our guests. Our attendant was so kind and attentive throughout the evening, and our bartender was fantastic as well. She was so friendly, wonderful with our guests, and added to the fun atmosphere of the night. We are so grateful to have had Absolutely Perfect Catering as part of our wedding day and cannot recommend them enough!
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Emily Sent on 04/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hire apc now!

APC catered my friend’s wedding a few years back. I recently had a big corporate charity event and the best choice we made was hiring APC. They were incredibly responsive, helpful, and flexible leading up to our event. They did a great job working within our budget. At these fundraiser events I always worry about not having enough food but APC delivered big time. We had so much delicious food — the value for money was incredible. The staff were attentive and friendly. I can’t recommend APC enough for you catering needs.
Pranav
Pranav Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was perfect!! Even the rain adjustment!

We had a fantastic experience working with APC! After meeting with a handful of caterers, we had a "that's the one" feeling with APC. We worked with Sarah, who was wonderful. She truly listened while we described our unique event: a "wedding do-over" after getting pandemic married, in the style of an Indian wedding, with a mixed crowd of Indian and non-Indian guests. She then took our vision and helped guide us in selecting the menu, table settings, room layout, and event timetable that would bring our vision to life. At our tasting, Sarah took notes on our feedback, and made sure all the dishes were adjusted exactly how we wanted. We were very happy with the whole planning process!

The APC team really shined on the day of our event - rainy weather forced us to adjust our plans for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. The APC team was wonderful in executing the rain plan - they pivoted so well that none of the guests noticed the change in plans! They also knew exactly who our VIP guests were and paid special attention to them (while also wonderfully caring for all our guests!). After the event, we got lots of compliments from our guests on the food! Highly recommend!
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Sara Sent on 11/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolutely Perfect Experience

We had an amazing experience working with APC. Josh and his team truly live up to the name because they were absolutely perfect. From planning our menu, helping with planning our event timeline, and working with our other vendors Josh was super responsive and made our day very special. The team at our event was warm and polite and our friends and family are raving about the food. 10/10 would recommend!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The name says it all!

We had our wedding at the Maryland Zoo in October 2025, and are so glad we went with Absolutely Perfect for our catering vendor. They’re a preferred vendor at the zoo, so they knew the space well and had lots of great ideas and helpful tips. Multiple guests told us it was the best food they’ve had at a wedding. We loved working with Sarah during the planning process and the on-site team was great too - kind, attentive, and part of the celebration!
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Eujin Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Food, Thoughtful Team—APC Exceeded All Expectations

Absolutely Perfect Catering (APC) was truly amazing to work with—we wholeheartedly recommend them!

We had the most incredible wedding day, and it genuinely wouldn’t have been the same without APC and their exceptional team. Everything came together so beautifully, thanks to their dedication, professionalism, and care.

APC went far beyond providing delicious food. They supported us through every step of the planning and coordination process. From detailed timelines and contact sheets to layouts and logistics, they handled everything with thoughtful organization and clarity. Our senior event designer, Sarah, was especially phenomenal—warm, responsive, detail-oriented, and an absolute pleasure to work with. She gave us clear, practical advice on how to prepare in advance and made the entire process feel manageable and stress-free.

Since my husband and I were juggling a lot during the wedding season, we had to make a few last-minute changes. Sarah handled everything with such grace and professionalism. She was communicative, kind, and incredibly accommodating—always responding with a friendly, can-do attitude that made us feel supported every step of the way.

We received so many compliments about how friendly and attentive the staff were. And the food was absolutely amazing. Guests went back for seconds—and even thirds!

Choosing APC was one of the best decisions we made. Their team went above and beyond to make our day seamless, joyful, and unforgettable. If you want amazing food, thoughtful service, and true peace of mind on your wedding day, APC is the way to go.
Ally
Ally Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Literally Absolutely Perfect

We cannot thank Absolutely Perfect Catering and their incredible team enough — everything was truly absolutely perfect from start to finish.

The food was a huge hit with all of our guests — so delicious and beautifully presented. The cake was not only delicious but also stunning with the floral decorations. A special shoutout to Mirtha, who personally took care of my husband and I throughout the event. She was phenomenal — constantly making sure we had water during photos (I think I chugged three glasses!), and checking in on us with such kindness. Even my mom commented on how well cared for she felt.

From the planning process to the day-of execution, everything was seamless. The team went above and beyond to make our day everything we dreamed of. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Thank you so much for playing such a big part in our perfect day.
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What awards has Absolutely Perfect Catering won?

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Do wedding professionals recommend Absolutely Perfect Catering? Which ones?

5 Endorsements
Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park Museum Weddings

Absolutely Perfect leaves no detail untouched. Their operation is a well-oiled machine, and we were thoroughly impressed with their organization. On top of that, the food is delicious and creative, and the staff is friendly and eager to help. We love when Absolutely Perfect comes to the Annapolis Maritime Museum!

Wendy Hickok Photography Wendy Hickok Photography Wedding Photographers

One word...yummy!!!!! I love when I get the chance to eat Absolutely Perfect Catering's food at an event. It is unique, creatively displayed, and really well made! I highly recommend them!

Historic Oakland Historic Oakland Mansion Weddings

Anytime we hear that our customers have chosen Absolutely Perfect as their caterer, we grin ear to ear! They treat our customers and venue with such professionalism and charm.

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Where is Absolutely Perfect Catering based?

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Absolutely Perfect Catering frequently asked questions

At Absolutely Perfect Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Absolutely Perfect Catering includes:
  • Limited Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Absolutely Perfect Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Absolutely Perfect Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Absolutely Perfect Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Absolutely Perfect Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Absolutely Perfect Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Absolutely Perfect Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Absolutely Perfect Catering is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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