Rachel, along with the whole Bitter Sweet Catering team, was super helpful and easy to get in touch with throughout the whole process. They were very great to work with, especially on relatively short notice and when the menu had to be altered on several occasions due to previously unknown dietary restrictions of guests. Every one kept telling me how tasty the food was throughout the reception. Would definitely recommend their catering services for future events.

We had a very positive experience with Bittersweet. I called three different caterers, and I picked Bittersweet because they were the most affordable, the most responsive, and had menu options that I thought would appeal to all of our guests. Rachel was conscience of our budget and made great suggestions about where to economize without losing the overall effect we wanted. For example, we were able to purchase our own alcohol, which saved us a lot of money. The company they work with, Perfect Settings, had many place settings and linens to choose from, and Rachel helped us pick a beautiful look that worked with our aesthetic without breaking the bank. And of course, the food was fantastic! We loved everything we tried at our tasting, and the guests were thrilled with their meals. One guest, the son of a butcher, said it was the best cut of beef he had had in years! Even though some of our decisions probably complicated things for the wait staff (like giving meal options to our guests and having a traditional wedding cake that had to be cut and served), Jody and her team seemed to handle everything effortlessly. I was glad that we hired Rachel to be our day-of coordinator because she helped keep everyone calm and organizd on the wedding day. I would definitely use Bittersweet again and highly recommend them to anyone planning a wedding in the DC area.

Jody and her team were very easy to work with from start to finish. The company is family owned and operated and it shows. From the moment we contacted Bittersweet for a tasting, they went the extra mile to ensure that we were fully aware of all our options regarding setup, teardown, menu, and equipment. They did not push us into a deal and, at every opportunity, looked for ways to streamline and reduce the cost of the event without sacrificing quality. Rest assured that on your big day, Bittersweet will make it a success and you won’t have to be looking over their shoulder. They worked around the congested floor plan at our large family wedding and found ways to streamline traffic flow at the buffet and bar. We truly cannot say enough about their exceptional customer service.
We came in with a basic idea of what we wanted and they made great suggestions that made for a beautiful and tasty summer southern food buffet. Bittersweet also made our wedding cake - and we still have people telling us that it was the best cake they've ever had. The price was much more reasonable than going with a separate baker, the cake was beautiful, the guests loved it, and having one less vendor to worry about is a win!
These folks go the extra mile - even during the teardown, the Bittersweet staff held on to some misplaced personal items and ensured they were returned to their rightful owners. If you’re looking to do business in Old Town, look no further than Bittersweet Catering.