We worked with Lauren Levine of Festive Foods and we could not have been happier with our experience. I cannot just describe Lauren as a caterer, because she is so much more than that. Lauren stepped in as a wedding planner and made the process of wedding planning very enjoyable and stress free! Deciding to work with Lauren was a simple decision because from the get-go she was very quick to respond to my initial inquiry and this responsiveness continued throughout the entire planning process. Lauren helped me out by providing recommendations for the rest of my vendors, including hair, makeup, florist, deejay, and transportation. All of which, we were beyond pleased with. We had stations at our wedding and the menu the Festive Foods chef produced for us was exactly what we wanted and delicious! All of our guests are still talking about how much they enjoyed the food at our reception. Lauren and all of the Festive Foods staff were very attentive and professional. The entire reception flowed effortlessly and not once did I feel an ounce of stress. I completely trusted Lauren and her capable staff of putting on an amazing and elegant affair for myself and my guests.

We hired Festive Foods Catering as our wedding caterer. Festive Foods’ performance during the months of planning, set-up and execution stages of our wedding was absolutely remarkable and far exceeded every expectation we had of their service. We could not recommend Lauren Levine and her Festive Foods crew more highly. Organic, cruelty-free, healthy and gourmet foods are Lauren’s forte and the primary reason we chose Festive Foods after a tasting that lasted several delicious hours at their rustic office. While the quality and taste of the food was foremost on our minds, we were also highly impressed with Lauren’s patience, responsiveness, attention to detail and innovative style. Lauren was truly as excited about our wedding as we were and her responsiveness proved it: she responded to myriad calls and E-mails generally within a couple of hours and often within minutes. She really pulled out all the stops to accommodate and recommend special flourishes and customizations that only a highly experienced professional could do. Lauren and her team worked her magic within our budget. She made expert recommendations regarding décor, menu, bar items, linens and even other vendors. The result was an exceptional value. Lauren’s service and expertise easily rivaled or exceeded other DC caterers who would not even consider our business unless we were able to increase our budget by 30%. On the day of the event, Lauren coordinated almost every aspect of the wedding with our other vendors to ensure the event was perfectly flawless. Our tables, seating cards, linens, place settings and bar were breathtakingly beautiful. The Festive Foods catering staff were efficient, professional and well dressed. The whole evening flowed due to Lauren’s choreographed direction. We received numerous praise and compliments on the meal from our guests, both during and after the wedding. Festive Foods made our most special day a memorable success and we have no doubt they could do it for you, too!

We would highly recommend Festive Foods. Lauren is a pro and she was great to work with. Everyone loved the food. The staff was great and very professional.

I cannot praise Festive more highly or recommend them more strongly. We were thrilled to work with them for my daughter's wedding of about 115 people for a seated dinner at Woodend Sanctuary. From the start, Lauren Levine, our catering manager, quickly responded to any question I had and worked with me to land on a creative, seasonal menu at a resonable price. Since Lauren was so familiar with our venue, she was able to suggest seating plans that worked perfectly for the look and feel that my daughter wanted. We made a number of last-minute changes to our reception table layout, and our changes were easily accommodated. She was also incredibly helpful in deciding on the furniture and linens rentals; her familiarity with Woodend made our decisions easier.

At the wedding itself, Festive Foods staff was fantastic, and our guests were well taken care of. The wait staff and the bartenders at the wedding were great -- and very attentive to my daughter and her husband. People had warned them that they wouldn't have time to eat at the wedding itself, but Festive's staff didn't let that happen! They made sure that they were supplied with drinks and appetizers during the photo sessions and frequently asked if they (or I) needed anything throughout the day.

And most importantly, the food looked and tasted wonderful! I received many compliments from the guests on how much they enjoyed the food. It was truly a special day and choosing Festive Foods was one of the best decisions we made. Many thanks to Lauren for her help and guidance, and the entire team for making everything run perfectly!

I cannot imagine having another caterer for our wedding. Lauren and Khoa from Festive Foods gave us personalized attention and were with us through each step of the planning process. Lauren even referred me to a florist, who was able to give me exactly what I wanted in my budget. Speaking of budget, our wedding was on a budget and Festive Foods was reasonable. Great food was extremely important for me to have at our wedding and they delivered. We received so many compliments on the food. Even months after the wedding guests were still talking about it. You will not go wrong with this caterer.

I did a lot of research before choosing our wedding caterer, but I used three key criteria when we were deciding on our caterer: their responsiveness, their price, and the taste of food. Festive Foods right from the start was the best at addressing these criteria, and were very willing to do anything to make wedding planning easier. I was planning our wedding for about 11 months, and I had a lot of questions, and Eduardo Carrasco answered all of them promptly and was a calming presence because they were one vendor I didn't have to worry about. They were also the most cost effective based on my comparison, and worked with me even when I would change my mind on the menu ideas. We were on a budget, and they were also flexible with how we can break down the payments in several installments, looked for ways we can save money, and even eased my mind about day of coordination by offering staff support on the day of. Lastly, their food was delicious; and our guests raved about! My absolute favorite are their cakes and pies! Overall, Festive Foods made my wedding day wonderful, and they exceeded my expectations not only in the food, but the service, and coordination of the wedding. I didn't have to worry about any of the set-up because I trusted Festive Food staff Khoa Ly who made everything flow smoothly and on time. I would definitely use Festive Foods again if given the opportunity and highly recommend.

Festive Foods (FF) did a fantastic job at our wedding! This team defines the concept of true professionals of their trade. The food and service were top notch. Opposites attract and FF catered to some serious meat loving and some serious vegetarian contingents. All went home satisfied. If Festive Foods is available for your wedding day, without hesitation, we'd say sign them! We did a tasting and it was worth the drive to their headquarters. The tasting was the best we'd had compared to the others. All courses of the menu, including the desert, was the freshest, the warmest, and the most delicious of all we sampled. Notably, the tasting was consistent with what was served on the day of the wedding, even significantly scaled. We had a FF wedding cake and several stations that were fantastic. Lauren's expertise, attention to detail, and grounding throughout our planning and on the big day was invaluable, and they were able to create and execute on a menu and other stations that were truly inspired and wonderful.

We have received so many compliments on our wedding! Festive Foods provided our guests with a fine dining experience that caught everyone by surprise. Absolutely unbelievable and they took care of every detail. We fell in love with Lauren's enthusiasm and her love of fine dining. An added bonus - they were not the most expensive in the area.

Our food was amazing and Lauren was absolutely wonderful to work with, I HIGHLY recommend festive foods!

Delicious food and amazing communication! Lauren and her team were on-point with everything! Our guests kept commenting how delicious the food was - and how great it all looked and was presented. I didn't need a wedding planner because Lauren is a Superwoman and practically was one. Our wedding was flawless and a big part of it was because of Lauren and Festive Foods!