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With a passion for innovation, creative menus and superb service, InStyle Caterers a boutique catering company with a team of chefs and event and service professionals, have been producing flawless events for over thirty-one years. We will provide unparalleled expertise in planning to ensure a seamless event execution thus allowing our clients to be guests at their own event. No detail is too small or challenging for us, with the assembly of a very qualified team of industry partners, success of the vision for your event from beginning to end is assured.

Cuisine

There is more to food than taste—it’s about creating an experience and engaging all the senses; we want you to feel at ease when you share your vision and partner with us on your most exciting journey for that one-of-a-kind culinary and event experience.

At InStyle Caterers you can expect flavorful, trendy cuisine with a contemporary global approach that is unique, with consideration given to varying dietary preferences and organic or sustainable selections where possible.

The Details

InStyle Caterers will take care of the finishing touches needed to make your catered event a total success. Our Trusted Event Partners will collaborate with InStyle Caterers for your successful event needs such as:- linens – lots to choose from, chairs & lounge furniture – vintage and contemporary to name a few, flatware, and china – the latest patterns that match your style, tables, floral and décor, professional and trained staff, venue recommendations in the DC Metropolitan Area.

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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?

$95

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$95

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

$75

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
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19.95

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

Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor

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)
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

Reviews of InStyle Caterers

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Patricia Sent on 01/10/2008
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough to praise InStyle Caterers and their service at our wedding! Everyone raved about the food and the service. We were raving about how seamless the setup, presentation, and cleanup was. We never had to raise a finger, and everything went perfectly!

Denise Thorne, the owner, was always there for phone calls, meetings, onsite visits, and oversaw everything. We did have a few very specific requests, and these were duly noted, and were taken care of impeccably. No bell peppers (even as decor); No pork; slice of the lemon layer of the cake for the bride's mom; extra little cake for the Best Man's wife (happy birthday!); even our request for Gifford's ice cream with dessert - All were taken into account, and made such a great impression.

OK, not even to mention the delicious food! OMG this was the most delicious wedding EVER. They were very flexible on menu options, open to our own additions, and had a huge variety to select from as well. We were able to save quite a bit by supplying our own wine for the event.

We were also impressed by their rental options (tables, chairs, linens, china, etc) which were reasonably priced as well as beautiful.

Their pricing was EXCEPTIONAL. There's no way around it, catering a wedding is going to be expensive. But InStyle's prices were extremely competitive, and let us get some real bang for our buck.

I highly recommend. If we ever cater another event, I plan on calling them first thing.
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Andrea Sent on 02/22/2012
4.9 out of 5 rating
Denise did a great job of providing what we wanted. The service was wonderful and she made a real effort to make sure that we were happy. We wanted a Caribbean themed menu with Indian touches - she really delivered! I think she was on the pricier side but in the end her service and attention to detail made it all worth it. I would recommend her!
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Lauren Sent on 11/03/2011
4.8 out of 5 rating
Denise Thorne and InStyle Caterers rock! They were absolutely the best choice we made for our wedding. The food was fantastic. They worked with us to develop a menu that we wanted - never forced us to pick from a list of items. We ended up with a fantastic fajita buffet and traditional carving station. Everyone who came to the wedding left saying it was the best food they ever had at a big event like that. We would choose them again anytime!
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Amy Sent on 06/05/2010
4.6 out of 5 rating
Denise Thorne provided quality catering services for our wedding in May 2010. Her top chef, Halima, did an amazing job preparing Ethiopian food that exceeded my expectations! Denise's team provided a dazzling buffet dinner for our evening reception, from cocktail hour cheeses/fruits/meat to 7 items for dinner (including 4 vegetarian dishes), and our guests kept commenting to us throughout the evening on how they loved the food! We decided to keep dessert simple and serve only wedding cake, which Denise's contact provided as well, and the cake was delicious and beautiful! We chose pina colada flavor, and all the food tasted as amazing as it did at our catering tasting.

The only reason why I did not give 5/5 for every category above was that in order to get my floorplan the way I wanted it, I had to negotiate quite a bit. However, Denise and I quickly found common ground and aligned our expectations, and the reception went smoothly! Thanks again!
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InStyle Caterers frequently asked questions

At InStyle Caterers, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at InStyle Caterers includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
InStyle Caterers offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
InStyle Caterers 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 InStyle Caterers, 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 InStyle Caterers, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
InStyle Caterers provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, InStyle Caterers offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
InStyle Caterers is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.5 in average response time.
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