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Whatever your occasion, give us a call. No matter the size of your budget… Maria’s can work with you to create a menu that will leave a lasting impression. We also arrange for delivery of chilled beverages, rentals, and set-up for any event. We at Maria’s consider it our responsibility to ensure that all of our clients’ food, service, and entertainment needs are always met. Whether you decide to have appetizers passed by staff or set out buffet style, Maria’s can provide you and your guests with a wonderment of tastes sensations. We can work with you on quantities so that you can have a variety of hors d’ oeuvres to suit everyone and still stay within budget. We help you plan smart so you don’t “over order” and end up with cocktail food for breakfast!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$30

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

$18

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$25

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

$10

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

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
Greek
Italian
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast

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 Maria's Gourmet Catering

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Lauren Sent on 03/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

More than just "a vendor" and more like family

Adam and the team at Maria's went above the call of duty on our wedding day. Yes they came with awesome food and drink, which all of our guests raved about (especially the beef tips, orzo, and mashed potatoes), but they also provided much more. For example, I was such a nervous bride (not nervous about marrying my husband, but I'm more introverted and hate eyeballs on me). And right before I walked out to the ceremony, Adam took my hand and reassured me I could do it. That's just one example. Later in the night, when we were experiencing a timing-related snafu caused by another vendor (that shall remain unnamed), Adam and his team stepped up to pick up the slack and ensure we were able to say on target. I've read and personally known people who've had major issues with their caterer not coming through, and I'm so happy to say this wasn't the case with Maria's. They definitely came through on the delicious food, but I'm beyond joyful at how much including them felt like family on our day.
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Allison Sent on 10/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We highly recommend using Maria's catering for your event. Our experience started with an expansive tasting at Maria's with Maria herself. She set up a draft menu and list of services which were very economical. We went back a couple of times just to buy to go food because it was so good! Maria came out to our location before the event to ensure that she could set up. We had a rural location for the wedding, and Maria was able to set up and serve buffet. She and her staff were excellent the day of the wedding, and we were complimented on our choices of foods and apps.
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Ashleigh Sent on 01/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Marias Catering was phenomenal. They were extremely easy to work with and will cater to your budget. They go above and beyond to specialize to each couple. We went back multiple times making changes and they were so kind and willing to help. My husband is an extremely picky eater and they truly did an amazing job finding foods that he would eat, but would also be great for a large number of people. I really enjoyed working with them and will definitely be using them in the future. I highly recommend them!!
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Michaela Sent on 12/21/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Maria's Catering is awesome. My husband and I were on a fairly strict budget, when planning our wedding. Maria, her husband, and staff were truly wonderful. They also catered our dinner rehearsal, they came to my parents house prior, and set up everything!!!I would choose them again and again! The food was absolutely delicious
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User6384343 Sent on 06/18/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
Maria's catered a buffet-style dinner for our small wedding. It was very affordable, and the food was amazing! Two small things: I had ordered skin-on mashed potatoes and it turned out that they were definitely skin-off, but.... it tasted amazing. And, one of the employees was a bit impatient over the phone - maybe he was overworked that day. Don't let it discourage you, it really is a good deal and great food!
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Eva Sent on 11/11/2009
4.8 out of 5 rating
Maria and her husband were very kind to us. They were very responsive to our questions and always made time to sit down with us and talk about our reception preparations. Everyone loved the food that they provided for us, and I felt that they gave us a good price for the amount of food that we got. Maria was so sweet and personable, and she always made sure that I left her store with a plate of food to take home, for free! The only thing that didn't turn out so well was that we had to place the tablecloths on the tables ourselves and we couldn't do so until the afternoon of the wedding due to prior engagements being booked at our reception site. My mother-in-law took this task upon herself and also the decorating of the tables. She was very close to being late for our ceremony so it made for a stressful day for her, which wasn't ideal. The tablecloths probably wouldn't have been a problem in any other situation, but we were just pressed for time and it was a bit inconvenient. Also, they had one or two other weddings on our day, so we weren't able to rent our dinnerware from them, which was also a bit inconvenient. We had to rent from an outside source. It worked out, but again, it wasn't the ideal situation. I was very happy with Maria's otherwise. Yummy food, personable staff, good price!
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Shannon Sent on 10/27/2009
4.8 out of 5 rating
Maria's is a small catering facility with great food. Her prices were so competitive and Maria is really easy to work with. She always put me at ease when I had questions and tried to save us money where she could. The only issue was that we ran out of mashed potatoes during the reception, but they had another potato ready to go. For Maria's prices, I would def say it is worth it!!
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Leilani Sent on 11/30/2010
4.7 out of 5 rating
Maria's catering provided good food for an affordable price. We were on a tight budget, and came out as expected at the end. They were super flexible, as I wanted to incorporate some traditional family dishes that I had the ladies in my family make. They may not be 100% organized, as some details were left out, or served differently. Also, one staff member, Kate, was very helpful, while the others at our event needed to smile more, as our guests mentioned to me that one guy looked like he wanted to go home at some points of the night. Over all, though, everything went well, and the left out details were not a big deal. The food was tasty, plentiful, and Maria herself is very sweet. Maybe I should have been more of a "zilla." Kidding!
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Kristen Sent on 10/23/2008
4.6 out of 5 rating
Excellent food for someone on a budget needing a variety of appetizers plus main meals. Servers were amazing, very helpful with whatever we needed!
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User6384341 Sent on 06/01/2015
4.4 out of 5 rating
Maria was great to work with for our wedding. She was always available to answer questions and help me plan the perfect wedding. I had a strict budget, she was able to help me get the main things I wanted and offer suggestions to help me keep the cost where we needed them. Her staff the day of the wedding were professional and so nice to work with. I would recommend her to any bride to be!
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Maria's Gourmet Catering frequently asked questions

At Maria's Gourmet Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Maria's Gourmet Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Maria's Gourmet Catering 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 Maria's Gourmet Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Maria's Gourmet Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Maria's Gourmet Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
To cater to all tastes, Maria's Gourmet Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Maria's Gourmet Catering is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in average response time.
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