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Your big day is ours too

You’ve been dreaming about your wedding day for as long as you can remember. Now that it’s finally here, you deserve for it to be perfect in every way. At Key Ingredients, every wedding we design and cater is an opportunity for us to share in that excitement. We love helping couples create the most amazing day of their lives, with the people they care about most. When you tell us what your dream wedding is, we make it happen.

A PERFECT EXPERIENCE CENTERED AROUND YOU

Your wedding should be the ultimate reflection of your personality. Small and quiet or big and loud? Formal and traditional or casual and trendy? We put you at the center of attention throughout the entire planning process and take the time to get to know you as an individual. What are your likes, dislikes and interests? Building a close relationship with Key Ingredients Catering means you’ll be able to depend on someone who truly “gets” you.

WE ARE FOCUS ON WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU

Planning a wedding can be a stressful and daunting task. You’ve got so many things to think about that it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That is, unless you find the right partner! Key Ingredients takes the burden of day-to-day management off your shoulders and frees you to focus on the fun parts. Your time is best spent touring exclusive wedding venues, selecting beautiful décor and unique rentals, and enjoying a private tasting of your full wedding day menu. When it comes to logistics, we’ve got it covered. A shorter to-do list means all you need to worry about is enjoying the experience.

EXCELLENT FOOD AND FLAWLESS SERVICE YOUR GUESTS WILL LOVE

On the day of your wedding, your personal Event & Design Specialist, as well as an Event Captain, will be on-site to ensure everything runs smoothly and beautifully. From the delicious food and professional staff to the gorgeous décor and signature cocktails, you’ll know just what to expect – impeccable service with no surprises. The rave reviews and smiles on guests’ faces will speak for themselves!

MEMORIES FOREVER

Your wedding will always hold a special place in your heart and in the hearts of everyone who attends. The time you spend with your family and friends – enjoying a meal together, telling stories, dancing the night away – will stay with you forever. This is why we do what we do. Everyone at Key Ingredients Catering is genuinely passionate about bringing people together to celebrate love and the tradition of marriage. We do everything we can to make those memories special for you and your loved ones.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$130

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

$85

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$95

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
Flatware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16.50

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

House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

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?

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
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Reviews of KEY INGREDIENTS CATERING

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Ron A. Sent on 10/17/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Excellent Wedding Caterer!

Key Ingredients Catering did a wonderful job catering our 75 person wedding in Dickerson, MD. Javier was open to all our ideas during planning stages, and created a menu that was perfect for our fall themed wedding. His team presented a lovely tasting for 4 of us. Appetizers were creative, fresh and tasty. We chose some Peruvian choices that were well liked by our diverse crowd (the shrimp were a big hit). Entrees had ample portions. People enjoyed the crab cake the most! No one felt it was "standard" wedding food. The servers and bartenders were excellent. Javier was open to our preferences for alcohol. He did not push unnecessary items. He accommodated special requests including a drink station before a hayride. Pricing was competitive, and value was great for the amount of food and drink we served. Would definitely work with Key Ingredients again for future events.
Adrianne
Adrianne Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service

I am so happy that I was able to have Key Ingredients Catering apart of our wedding day. The service throughout our cocktail hour and reception was top notch. Javier really worked to give us a menu that had a fusion of our cultures. Everyone raved about how the buffet menu items blended so well together. Mariela and her team gave us such good service and we were well fed during our ceremony. We truly recommend them for your wedding ceremony. 10/10
Valerie
Valerie L. Sent on 11/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent food, excellent service

Javier was accommodating, and worked with us to make my daughter's wedding all she dreamed it would be. Mariella and her team executed with perfection. Couldn't have asked for more! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Valerie Lavala
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