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Ken Upton
Ken Upton
Owner

49 years in business

We speak English

Large team (21+ members)

Ken's Creative Kitchen is an award-winning wedding caterer based in Annapolis, Maryland. They specialize in impeccable catering services and the finest cuisine that exceeds your expectations. They also provide event production and custom event creation for couples in the Annapolis area.

Services Offered

Ken's Creative Kitchen is a full-service wedding catering company that features the finest and freshest ingredients available. Food catering presentations are generous, concentrating on texture, style and taste.

Cuisine

Whether you have dietary needs or are looking to serve a region-specific meal, Ken's Creative Kitchen will create a custom menu to meet your needs. They will take care of the delivery, setup, and cleanup services for your wedding meal. Choose from various serving styles: buffet, family-style, plated, stations, tapas, tastings, and hors d'oeuvres. Ken's Creative Kitchen is available for the following cuisine styles:

  • African
  • American
  • Asian
  • Cajun
  • French
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Indian
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern/Southwestern

Other Services

Event coordination services, bartending services, cake cutting, and signature drinks can all be supplied by Ken's Creative Kitchen. Various wedding decor items are also available, including:

  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Linen
  • Flatware
  • Glassware

What You'll Love About Ken's Creative Kitchen

This caterer brings personalization to every wedding they work on, providing custom menus for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Their dishes will keep your guests raving about your wedding food for years to come. Check out their reviews to see how this business has created lasting memories for countless couples.

FAQ

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

$115

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

$120

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$125

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

$12

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

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

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

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

Bartender(s)

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
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 Ken's Creative Kitchen

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Ken's Creative Kitchen in Annapolis, MD, is highly praised by reviewers for its exceptional catering services, quality food, and attentive staff. Many guests were impressed by the delicious and varied menu options, with highlights including mini crab cakes and a raw oyster bar. The staff, particularly individuals like Ken and Katie, received accolades for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the planning process and event. Reviewers also appreciated the seamless service provided by the wait staff and the overall success of events catered by Ken's Creative Kitchen. The venue comes highly recommended for weddings and special events.

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Ken's Creative Kitchen in Annapolis, MD, is highly praised by reviewers for its exceptional catering services, quality food, and attentive staff. Many guests were impressed by the delicious and varied menu options, with highlights including mini crab cakes and a raw oyster bar. The staff, particularly individuals like Ken and Katie, received accolades for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the planning process and event. Reviewers also appreciated the seamless service provided by the wait staff and the overall success of events catered by Ken's Creative Kitchen. The venue comes highly recommended for weddings and special events.

Sheri
Sheri Sent on 08/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Trusted my Instincts

After much review and research I selected Ken's Creative Kitchen of Annapolis, MD and it was the absolute right decision. We celebrated my son's long awaited wedding on Maryland's Eastern Shore this past July. Ken was an invaluable resource, being in the business for many years. The reviews I read and the photos I saw of his work were all stellar. He was accommodating, always available for questions and resources. The staff were 1st rate. The event went off perfectly. The food was delicious and there were rave reviews by the guests, the presentation was lovely, abundant & seasonal. I am so glad I trusted my instincts. I highly recommend Ken & his kitchen.
Chris
Chris Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Ken's Creative Kitchen provides expert catering services, and you will not regret using them!
Geena
Geena Sent on 10/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book them and order the crab cakes!

We hired Ken's for our wedding and we had a great experience and even better food! Katie was super helpful and very knowledgeable about not only food but also rentals and wedding cakes which Ken's will order for you. She also recommended a liquor store and coordinated delivery. We had numerous guests with dietary restrictions that they were able to accommodate without issue. The service during dinner was fantastic, the servers really paid attention to us and the guests and we got multiple compliments on the service that Ken's provided and the friendliness of their staff. Now, about their food. They have a wide variety of options to choose from and not one of them was anything short of delicious. From the oyster bar, to the cocktails, to dinner, and dessert, everything was amazing. The guests loved all of their meals. If you are thinking about hiring Ken's as your caterer, just do it!
Laurie
Laurie Sent on 09/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal party

Ken's was the perfect choice to cater a destination wedding rehearsal party. I knew the food would be stellar and the service superior, which was important because I couldn't be there in person to do a taste test. I wasn't wrong, and the party was a huge success! The food and service were second to none. Kudos to Helen, who was the primary for the party, and to Tom, the bartender, for being on top of everything without being intrusive. There was nothing we asked for that wasn't done perfectly. 10/10 for sure. I don't have one negative comment. Thanks to Katie, our contact, for setting everything up just perfectly.
Kirsten
Kirsten Sent on 09/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Happy Bride

The food was fresh and just like the tasting. Wait staff prompt and attentive.
R
Rachel Sent on 07/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Annapolis Catering!

We've heard about Ken's for years and so glad we got to work with them for our wedding at CBF! From our first tasting with Ken a year out, we loved working with his team. Most of our guests travelled from NYC, so we were so excited to feature so many local items especially mini crab cakes (which blew me away), mini shrimp & grits and more! Ken & his team were so open to our ideas – even adding mini ice cream cones for dessert and an incredible crush bar. Everything was delicious and ran so smoothly. We had Helen on-site for our final walk through & wedding day and she was the absolute sweetest & so helpful!
Jess
Jess Sent on 06/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

11/10 would recommend!

Out of all the vendors we tasted for our wedding day, Ken’s Creative Kitchen was in a league all of its own! Everything was restaurant quality and absolutely delicious. Katie was fabulous to work with and worked with us to find a menu that fit our vision & budget. I loved her "can do" attitude, she always offered suggestions and said "we can do that". Whereas other vendors I spoke to made it seem like a chore. Day of, the staff was absolutely fabulous. All the guests raved about the food (especially the crab cakes), the drinks and how attentive the staff was. At the end of the night they even helped load the leftover liquor and decor to our vehicle. 11/10 would recommend!
S
Samuel Sent on 06/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best in the Business

To start, we tested multiple caterers, and as soon as got to Ken’s and tasted the appetizers, we knew they were the one. A large step above and beyond the other caterers we tried. Ken’s catered our wedding of 135 guest and we were absolutely blown away. To start, the appetizers were incredible. Some of our guest said the miniature crab cakes were the best crab crakes they’ve ever had! The raw oyster bar fit our venue perfectly and our guest ate all of them up. The dinner service was absolutely impressive. Obviously the bride and groom get their food quickly, but we were absolutely blown away with how quickly the back of the room had their food. It was not more than 8-10 minutes for all 14 tables to have the correct food. Staff was excellent and attentive. They made our night easy. They even ran out to grab more oranges for our fresh squeezed crushes! If you’re having a wedding and want the food and staff to be the highlight, you need to book Ken’s
Killian
Colleen Sent on 05/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5-Star Food and Service!

Wow! We feel so fortunate to have had the chance to work with Ken's Creative Kitchen for our wedding! The food and service was phenomenal and they worked with us every step of the way. We didn't intend to focus much on the food at our wedding but Ken's Creative Kitchen quickly became one of the most exciting elements of our big day! Can't recommend them enough!!
N
Nicki Sent on 10/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Food You'll Ever Have

Do yourself a favor and book Ken's Creative Kitchen for your wedding day. We had guests raving about how this was the best wedding food they've ever had and we could not agree more. We wish we could have the meal again! Ken was great to work with - we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Ken also organized our rentals with Select Event Group which helped us to have one less vendor to work with. The quality and service from Ken's Creative Kitchen are top notch, and we very highly recommend them to all couples looking for fantastic catering.
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I have been to so many weddings where Ken's delighted guests with their delicious cuisine. They are the best of the best. I watched them cater a wedding in a hurricane with the utmost professionalism and grace. They will always deliver and leave your guests full and satisfied. Love working weddings where I can eat their yummy food!

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Ken's is hands down one of the most impressive caterers in the Annapolis area. We know when Ken's comes to the Museum, everything will run smoothly and they will take care of every detail. Their food never ceases to impress! They are efficient, friendly, and respectful of our Museum. We always know when Ken's comes to the Annapolis Maritime Museum, it's going to be a showstopping performance!

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Ken's Creative Kitchen is the BEST caterer around, bar none! The food is amazing, the presentation beautiful and the staff provide you with superb service and a smile!

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Ken's Creative Kitchen frequently asked questions

At Ken's Creative Kitchen, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Ken's Creative Kitchen includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Ken's Creative Kitchen offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Ken's Creative Kitchen 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 Ken's Creative Kitchen, 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 Ken's Creative Kitchen, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Ken's Creative Kitchen provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Ken's Creative Kitchen offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Ken's Creative Kitchen is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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