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Chef's Expressions is a catering food service based in Timonium, Maryland. They are happy to serve only the freshest and finest cuisine to their clients. They love bringing innovation to the top of their culinary crafts. They cater to intimate and large parties and work with their clients to customize their wedding menus.

Services Offered
Chef's Expressions is a full-service catering business. Their services include:

  • Setup/cleanup
  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Cake
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Lunch
  • Outside cake
  • Server(s)
  • Tapas
  • Tastings
  • Full bar services
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens


Cuisine
They use only locally-sourced, farm-to-table ingredients infused with fine dining style to suit their clients’ needs. Their excellent chefs are proud to be a Certified Green Caterer. Couples can customize their menus and choose from a variety of serving styles, including buffet, family style, French, plated and stations. Some cuisine styles they offer include:

  • African
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • British
  • Cajun
  • Caribbean
  • Chinese
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Dietary needs
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$115

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$80

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
House Beer
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

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)
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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Chef's Expressions

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Chef's Expressions is consistently praised by reviewers for its exceptional service and delicious food, with particular appreciation for wedding coordinator Alicia S. The staff, including servers and bartenders, are described as professional and attentive, creating a stress-free and seamless experience for couples. Guests continue to rave about the quality of the food, from hors d'oeuvres to the main meal, making Chef's Expressions a top choice for catering needs in the Baltimore area.

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Chef's Expressions is consistently praised by reviewers for its exceptional service and delicious food, with particular appreciation for wedding coordinator Alicia S. The staff, including servers and bartenders, are described as professional and attentive, creating a stress-free and seamless experience for couples. Guests continue to rave about the quality of the food, from hors d'oeuvres to the main meal, making Chef's Expressions a top choice for catering needs in the Baltimore area.

Kelly
Kelly Sent on 09/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless Coordination & Food Guests Still Crave

I don't even have enough words to describe how amazing Chef's Expressions is. We got to work with Alicia S., our day-of coordinator, and she truly has been an angel throughout the whole process up and on the wedding day. I’m a huge planner, but she made everything so clear and seamless that I actually felt stress-free. She handled everything quickly and gracefully so if any issues came up, I never even knew.

And the food...absolutely unforgettable. I still crave it and our guests are still raving about it! From hors d’oeuvres to the main meal, every bite was perfection. We’ve never had wedding food that tasted this delicious, and somehow it was even better than at our tasting.

The entire team (Alicia, chef, servers, and bartenders) were amazing, so professional, and genuinely happy to be there. I especially loved seeing their awe when they saw me walk by in my dress and all the décor I had handmade, which made me feel so happy and proud. We couldn’t have imagined a better experience, and we can't thank you enough for exceeding our expectations. Thank you for all your hard work and for becoming such an important part of our special day- it was perfect!
Dave
Dave Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Food, Great Attention to Detail, and Phenomenal Staff

The team at Chef's Expressions made the food and beverage portion of our wedding super easy. Sarah and the team did an amazing job of walking us through all of our options, presenting a menu that articulated our story, and was great at making sure the entire process was stress-free. We would recommend them for any wedding in the Baltimore area!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Detailed from start to finish!

Chef Expressions is by far the best choice for catering! From the very beginning, Alicia the coordinator was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable on all aspects of the wedding, which made it incredibly easy for a stressed bride. Their food was delicious, and all of their staff was incredibly friendly! I would highly recommend Chef Expressions to any couple for their wedding or for any large party that requires catering needs.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 11/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food from a professional team

During our tasting at Chef's Expressions we knew they were the perfect fit. The food was incredible and maybe more importantly, Sarah understood our vision and was able to meet every single detail request with ease. She was also a delight to work with.

We had a few special requests such as an oyster bar and using specifc wines from Oregon that other vendors quoted us much higher for as well. The cost plus quality of food and service really can't be beat.

The night of, service was perfectly executed and the staff ensured that myself and my husband always had what we needed. The food was amazingly prepared and even better than the tasting.

They were also able to handle all the chairs, tables, linens, etc and even offered transport some items for us to the venue as the rules of our venue were strict about who can enter.

They also packed us up more food and desserts at the end of the night which was so special to enjoy the next day.

This was a great team, great food, and a great value. Highly reccomend.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 10/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Smooth like butter!

Chefs Expression was a joy to work with! They were so professional and well prepared my now husband and I didn't have to give anything a second thought and it was absolutely wonderful! Our prewedding communication with Alicia was wonderful and her and her teams execution of the day was flawless. AND we got MANY compliments of how good the food was! Trust me they are worth it!
Carlene
C. B. Sent on 08/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best, hands down

Working with Sarah and her team at Chef's Expressions was the best decision we made during our wedding planning process. From our first phone call, I could feel Sarah's creative, organized, calm, and experienced approach. Over emails and phone calls, Sarah helped us design a menu for our 150 guests of passed appetizers, family-style dinner, and a bar list that fit within our budget. Chef's Expressions was the first tasting we did and they set the bar super high (honestly, we only did one other tasting after them which didn't compare at all, so the choice was obvious). The food at our wedding tasted exactly like the tasting and guests were raving about it.
Beyond the food though, Sarah was the best person I could have imagined working with throughout the months leading up to, the week of, and during and after the wedding. We did not use a wedding planner (we had a really clear vision about what was most important to us, decided to put that budget towards other things, and I wanted to do the research and planning myself!). We got married at the BMA, so the venue itself is stunning and doesn't need much in terms of decorations. Sarah worked with us to create floorplans for the ceremony area, which turned into the cocktail area and then flipped during dinner to become a reception/dancing space, and the dinner space, which was at long tables in an adjacent courtyard. We sent some initial inspiration photos and she got exactly what we were going for. She handled all the rentals of tables, chairs, linens, glassware and dishes. We went with simple place settings, tall dramatic flowers, and candles, with paper on the tables and colored pencils for guests to draw. Not only did Sarah help execute this idea perfectly, but she also rolled up the paper after dinner, then cut out and saved some of the messages and drawings that guests had left for us. Looking through those the day after the wedding made me cry!
From the big-picture vision, to executing all the moving pieces of furniture and equipment vendors and managing a server + bartender team of 17 people, to the small details like saving the guests' messages from the dinner tables, Sarah was the greatest person I could have imagined working with. She's the best and has an amazing team!!!
N
Natasha Sent on 07/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Absolute Best!

Choosing Chef's Expressions for our wedding caterer was hands down the best decision ever! We worked with Sarah, who was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire process. From the moment we met her at the tasting I knew we had made the right decision! She went above and beyond for us throughout the whole planning process. We got so many compliments on how delicious the food and drinks were. I would recommend Chef's Expressions and Sarah to everyone!!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 07/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sarah & the Chef's Team are the BEST!!

After booking our venue, booking with Chef's Expressions was the next vendor that we booked. Sarah absolutely blew us away with her experience, attention to detail, ease of communicating, professionalism, etc. Sarah, we are SO grateful for you!!

I found comparing caterers to be one of the most difficult parts of the wedding planning process. They all price things differently and offer different things. Sarah made everything so easy. I can't even put into words how much of a gem she is.

On top of Sarah being an absolute rockstar, the food was AMAZING! Wedding food is hard to nail down because it's such a mass quantity. One of my friends (who is a very tough food critic) said it was the best wedding food she's ever had.

100/10 recommend. Thank you to Sarah & the Chef's team for being so fantastic. I miss you already!
Noelle
Noelle Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

We cannot provide a glowing enough review for Chef's Expressions. It began with meeting Alicia, who provided professional and expert customer service. She was knowledgeable about the menu and all potential options for our venue. She was timely in her responses and communicated clearly. She was able to provide guidance and recommendations for setup, design, and food choices that were spot on!
On the day of the wedding, staff was outstanding! They were respectful and professional and did an amazing job. Alicia and the staff ensured that we ate and even moved our wedding cake up an entire flight of stairs in choppy waters on a yacht and held the table steady while we cut the cake (which was so delicious and baked perfectly). Their ability to be flexible was remarkable and we were so grateful. There was nothing that they did not go above and beyond.
Additionally.. the food was terrific! We loved it, and our guests raved about it. There was more than enough food, and our family could not say enough about the quality.
They were affordable and incredibly reasonable and were able to accommodate some food allergies/sensitivities without much difficulty or change in quality. Our gluten-free guests LOVED the gluten-free cupcakes!
I will up load more pictures of the food if we get any from our photographer, but I have included the cake (it was intentionally simple, and they gave us EXACTLY what we asked for! ).
K
Karen Sent on 05/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal venue

Chef Expressions was everything and more and over exceeded our expectations! The food was phenomenal and the staff was very professional. I would definitely use them again and highly recommended them.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

24 Endorsements
Maximilian Franz Photography Maximilian Franz Photography Wedding Photographers

Chef's Expressions are true culinary artists! Ive experienced their work at hundreds of weddings and corporate events over the years and their taste selection is always fresh and impressive. From presentation to cleanup they are true professionals and rate at top-tier every time!

AJ Productions - Maryland's Premier Choice in DJ's AJ Productions - Maryland's Premier Choice in DJ's Wedding DJs

Bonny Opper and her team at Chef's Expressions is one, if not the best Caterers in Baltimore! We've worked together for years now and each and every Wedding we've done, the Bride & Groom are always happy! Their food is delicious while their service is impeccable! You won't be disappointed by choosing Chef's Expressions!

Gala Cloths Gala Cloths Wedding Rentals

The Jerry Edwards team always does a terrific job. I love working with their team. They give so much back to the community. The food is fabulous!

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Chef's Expressions frequently asked questions

At Chef's Expressions, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Chef's Expressions includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
Chef's Expressions offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Chef's Expressions 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 Chef's Expressions, 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 Chef's Expressions, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Chef's Expressions provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Chef's Expressions offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Chef's Expressions is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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