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Catering by Uptown

From 25 to 1,000 guests
Dietary
Server(s)
Buffet
Jenna
Riva
Cassidy
Allison
Lincy

Recommended by 93% of couples

About this vendor

Catering by Uptown is a wedding caterer based in Beltsville, Maryland. They understand your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, and they work hard to go above and beyond to make your wedding experience truly memorable. They offer several things in order to provide what they call exceptional service for their clients, and that is compassion, preparation, peace of mind, and the total wedding package! From delectable cuisine, lavish tablescapes, and total complete hands-on coordination, they offer full-service wedding packages to meet client's needs.

Facilities and Capacity
Catering by Uptown owns 5 venues and manages 2 other venues for a total of 7 venues they exclusively work with. They have venues with expansive water views, charming lit gazebos, lavish ballrooms featuring large windows, historic mansions or spacious covered classic wedding tents. They cater all over the area and can also provide outside catering services at any venue of your choice! They can also assist you in finding your perfect venue.

Services Offered
Catering by Uptown offers full wedding planning from décor to fine dining. Their services include:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Food packages
  • Beverage packages
  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Event planning
  • In-house bar
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting/sound
  • Setup/cleanup
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Family style
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings


Other Services
This venue offers to host a variety of wedding-related events and decor items for your convenience. These include:

  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Philip & Gaby's wedding
Philip & Gaby
25 photos
Erika & David's wedding
Erika & David
57 photos
Courtney & Zach's wedding
Courtney & Zach
28 photos
Chris & Esther's wedding
Chris & Esther
42 photos
Brigitte & Matt's wedding
Brigitte & Matt
28 photos
Erin-Leigh & Bill's wedding
Erin-Leigh & Bill
24 photos

FAQ

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

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

African
American
Asian
Caribbean
French
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
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)
Open Bar
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

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Reviews of Catering by Uptown

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Celebrations at the Bay (Chesapeake Ballroom and Knollview House) is a beautiful waterfront venue with elegant spaces and stunning views. Guests praise smooth, stress-free planning and attentive, professional staff and coordinators. The catering is repeatedly called outstanding, beautifully presented, and accommodating of dietary needs. Overall, visitors highly recommend the venue.

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Celebrations at the Bay (Chesapeake Ballroom and Knollview House) is a beautiful waterfront venue with elegant spaces and stunning views. Guests praise smooth, stress-free planning and attentive, professional staff and coordinators. The catering is repeatedly called outstanding, beautifully presented, and accommodating of dietary needs. Overall, visitors highly recommend the venue.

Jenna
Jenna Sent on 01/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

We recently had our wedding at Celebrations at the Bay (Chesapeake Ballroom) and couldn't be happier with our choice. From the moment we stepped foot into the venue, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The Chesapeake Ballroom exudes elegance and charm, providing a beautiful backdrop for both our ceremony and reception. The planning process was incredibly smooth and stress-free, thanks to the amazing team at Celebrations at the Bay. Zoe and Randy, our planner and day-of coordinator provided by the venue, were absolute gems. They were attentive, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of. Their expertise and professionalism made the entire experience enjoyable and worry-free. The catering provided by Catering by Uptown was outstanding. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how amazing the meal was, and the open bar was a hit with everyone. Additionally, the selection of table settings, linens, and decorations offered by the venue allowed us to personalize our event and create the atmosphere we envisioned. Celebrations at the Bay truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more. Special mention must be made of the staff who worked tirelessly to ensure that everything ran smoothly. They were exceptional, attentive, and went out of their way to make sure that all of our guests were taken care of. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue than the Chesapeake Ballroom. It exceeded all of our expectations, and we're so grateful to everyone who played a part in making our day so special. If you're looking for a venue that combines elegance, excellent service, and amazing food, look no further than the Chesapeake Ballroom. Highly recommended!
C
Codie Sent on 12/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Shower

I hosted my bridal shower The Knollview House at Celebrations, and it was nothing short of amazing. Anne was incredible to work with—her responsiveness and attention to detail made the entire planning process so smooth. From start to finish, she made sure every aspect of the event was perfect, which allowed me to relax and enjoy my special day.

The food was exceptional, with so many of my guests raving about the lobster bisque—it was easily one of the highlights of the menu! The rest of the meal was just as impressive, and the entire staff was attentive, professional, and genuinely warm throughout the event.

The venue itself is stunning, set right on the water with breathtaking views that made for the most beautiful photos. The natural scenery combined with the charm of The Knollview House created such an elegant and serene atmosphere.

If you’re looking for a venue that combines gorgeous views, excellent food, and a top-notch team, Celebrations is the place to go. I couldn’t recommend Anne and her team more highly—they truly made my bridal shower unforgettable!
A
Austin Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Bayfront Club - Amazing Experience

My wife and I are extremely grateful to have been married at The Bayfront Club. The venue is beautiful, the catering company (Catering by Uptown) is amazing, and the staff is great. They make it a “one stop shop” for most wedding tasks which really helps with the overall wedding planning.

From working with Anne to lock down the contract (had a lot of patience and was willing to discuss any questions we had), to Marcie who helped us plan all the wedding details (went out of her way to make sure everything was correct and what we wanted), Veronica (day of coordinator) who made sure everyone/everything was perfect and exactly as planned for our wedding day, the bar tender (Tom) was amazing and made sure no one went thirsty, to the service staff that worked tirelessly to make sure everything was in order and perfect, we can’t thank you enough!

We highly recommend!
Riva
Riva Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement

Amazing food and views!!! The staff was so great at making everything so seamless! Highly recommend them!
L
Lisa Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly Beautiful

The entire process, the staff, tastings, food, set up and break down was flawless. I can't say enough positive things about my entire experience with Catering by Uptown. The staff is phenomenal, the food was elegantly put together and served. They keep you informed about the whole peocess, pricing, etc. I know exactly who to call when I have another event.
Cassidy
Cassidy Sent on 12/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

CBU is the way to go!

We couldn’t be happier with CBU at our wedding! We were married on New Years Eve at the Torpedo Factory and guests are still raving about our big day. From start to finish, the team was phenomenal. Our account manager was always quick to respond, detailed, and extremely helpful during the planning process! The day of staff was professional, attentive, and so friendly—going above and beyond to make everything seamless. And the food? Absolutely incredible! Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted even better than we remembered at the tasting. Guests were even snapping pictures of the stunning symphony salad, and I still think about the crab cakes—they were that good! My husband is a chef so food was very important to him on our big day. They also accommodated dietary restrictions with care, making everyone feel included which was great for some of our important family members! What truly stood out was their attention to detail and genuine care. They ensured we were always taken care of, kept dinner service efficient for more dance-floor time, and flawlessly timed everything. If you’re looking for exceptional food and outstanding service, CBU is the way to go. We’re so grateful for the unforgettable experience they created!
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Food and tables

The food was more than fabulous. This was absolutely divine. the appetizers, dinner, and wedding cake had such a variety and with Buffett style our guests were able to have more than one plate! The open bar had a lively bartender that kept our guests hands full
Lincy
Lincy Sent on 10/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely delicious!

From the food to the drinks to the cake, catering by uptown did a fantastic job! Our guest loved everything about the experience especially receiving a refreshing lemonade before the ceremony even begun. Thank you for everything!
Cecilia
Cecilia Sent on 10/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Aimee Liebman i a Gem

I don't know how we got so lucky in being assigned Aimee as our Catering Supervisor at our wedding at Knollview House. She not only was responsive, kind, thoughtful, professional, highly experienced and knowledgeable at her job, she saved the day many times over. Whether it was helping the DJ get a signal for his music, hemming my gown so that I wouldn't trip over it during our First Dance, gathering everyone together at the end of the wedding for our sparkler send-off, or creatively finding a way to get my grandson's corsage to stay affixed to his shirt, she was invaluable to helping our wedding become the most wonderful day of our lives and a most memorable day for our guests. We will not soon forget her. We highly, happily, and without hesitation recommend her and Knollview House as the best ever place to have a wedding in the area.
N
Nicolette Sent on 10/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Catering by uptown

All of the caterers here are immaculate they are very nice and always make sure you have what you need. Does outstanding food and cake
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Catering by Uptown frequently asked questions

At Catering by Uptown, 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 Catering by Uptown includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Catering by Uptown offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Catering by Uptown, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Catering by Uptown, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Catering by Uptown provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Catering by Uptown offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Catering by Uptown is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in value.
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