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Putting on the Ritz Catering is an award-winning catering company located in Laurel, Maryland that also services the Washington, D.C. area. This company offers catering at venues chosen by couples, but they also manage three venues of their own and are partnered with a number of other venues throughout the D.C. area. This combination of catering expertise and venue connections makes Putting on the Ritz a great choice that will simplify your planning.

Facilities and Capacity
If you choose to use one of the venues managed by Putting on the Ritz, then you will find that you have the option to host your guests in a covered outdoor, indoor or uncovered outdoor setting. The company’s venues vary in type and include banquet hall, historic and mansion-type buildings. Each setting offers a classic and vintage feel. More specifically, you can choose from the Historic Savage Mill Manor House located in Savage, Maryland; The Great Room located in Historic Savage Mill, Maryland; or Ten Oaks Ballroom located in Clarksville, Maryland. You can anticipate being able to host up to 400 guests. Each venue comes with all catering and service options.

Services Offered
Regardless of whether or not you use Putting on the Ritz’s venue services, you will find that they offer a number of services to ensure that your catering needs are met. The following catering services are available to each couple:

  • Buffet
  • Cake cutting
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • French service
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings


Cuisine
Putting on the Ritz Catering has been catering for over 30 years, and they have refined their menu to perfection. You will find accommodation options for a variety of dietary needs including gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, organic, vegan and vegetarian. Additionally, Putting on the Ritz offers the following cuisine styles and more:

  • American
  • Cajun
  • Caribbean
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American

FAQ

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

$74

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

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$90

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

$71

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

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

House Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose 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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Putting on the Ritz received glowing reviews from multiple couples who had their weddings catered by them, with praise for the delicious food, attentive service, and attention to detail. Couples appreciated the accommodating staff who ensured dietary restrictions were met, such as custom vegan and gluten-free meals. The professionalism of the team, including Bobby Mitchell and Mindy, was highlighted, with positive feedback on the beautiful presentation of food and desserts, seamless planning process, and helpfulness in executing the event smoothly.

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Putting on the Ritz received glowing reviews from multiple couples who had their weddings catered by them, with praise for the delicious food, attentive service, and attention to detail. Couples appreciated the accommodating staff who ensured dietary restrictions were met, such as custom vegan and gluten-free meals. The professionalism of the team, including Bobby Mitchell and Mindy, was highlighted, with positive feedback on the beautiful presentation of food and desserts, seamless planning process, and helpfulness in executing the event smoothly.

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Olivia Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Everything was perfect for our big day. During the craziness of it all, it was a relief having them in our corner to make sure everything went smoothly!
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Brooke Sent on 08/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Catering for a Bride Who Wants Ease and Great Food

Very impressed by the professionalism with Putting on the Ritz. They made sure myself and my husband had plenty of food despite the chaos of being the bride and groom at a wedding. We had our own cheeseboard during cocktail hour and they served us, despite it being a buffet. I heard those who had vegan dietary restrictions raving about their custom vegan meals. Additionally, they helped ensured almost the whole menu was gluten free so I didn’t have to worry about the celiacs in my family. For my wedding day, I did not want to worry about others being fed the right food and they certainly did not give me anything to worry about. Additionally, I heard after the fact that my grandparents had sat at the wrong table and arrived late and the catering staff still ensured they received the vegan meals made and intended for them. I’d certainly book them again!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 08/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding at the Liriodendron in Bel Air!

We couldn’t be more thrilled with the incredible experience Bobby Mitchell and his team at Puttin’ on the Ritz gave us for our wedding! From start to finish, everything was beautifully executed and absolutely delicious.

Our guests are still raving about the food! The gorgeous passed appetizers and the amazing crab cake station were great, and the dinner buffet was elegant (hands down the best salmon I’ve ever had). We wanted something more than just cake, and they did not disappoint. The dessert station was a showstopper, with a fun ice cream sundae bar, crème brûlée spoons (everyone talked about those!), and the most adorable mini peach shortcakes. It all looked beautiful!

A huge shoutout to Mariah, Christy, and Chef RR for going above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. You truly made our day unforgettable, and we are so incredibly grateful. It was everything we hoped for and more!
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Marylee Sent on 06/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We loved working with POTR!

Bobby and his team were great! The food was fantastic, the serving staff were incredibly kind, the bartenders were excellent, setup was smooth. Bobby was very communicative at every point in the planning process and provided a lot of insight and assistance. You can't go wrong with POTR!
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Benjamin Sent on 06/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great food and experience

We had a great experience with Putting on the Ritz and with Mindy. They were great partners in coming up with a custom menu (a breakfast sandwich-bar for our brunch-time wedding); the staff was gracious and made our decor look great. We were especially grateful to Mindy for working with us at our tasting and for schlepping out to Owings Mills for a short site visit. We got a lot of compliments on the food; one of our friends told us it was the best food she'd ever had at a wedding.
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Rob Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Putting on the Ritz Catering = Perfection!

We hired Putting on the Ritz Catering for our daughter’s wedding, and they truly exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, everything was flawless—the food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and the service was impeccable.

A special thank you to Bobby Mitchell, the owner, who was incredibly hands-on throughout the entire process. His personal attention to detail and commitment to making sure everything ran smoothly made all the difference. It’s rare to see an owner so involved on the day of the event, and his presence gave us complete peace of mind.

We’re so grateful to Bobby and his team for helping make the day perfect.
Michele
Michele Sent on 06/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Service for our Wedding

POTR was great to work with during our wedding planning process. They were very timely in their responses to all of our questions, and were incredibly helpful. The menu selection was very large and all of the food we tasted and ultimately chose was delicious!
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David Sent on 06/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding vendor

They were so great! Food itself was amazing , as was the service ! And leading up to the wedding they were great with all the logistics , questions etc . Highly highly recommend them!
Tanya
Tanya Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding

We had a wonderful experience with Mindy! She is amazing!! I can’t say enough about her. She helped us in a very short time have the perfect wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect, we are still receiving compliments weeks after the wedding about how beautiful and elegant it was. The catering service was also top notch and the food was delicious. Mindy’s attention to detail and professionalism made everything flow smoothly. I highly recommend Putting On The Ritz for your event.
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Tanya Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding

We had a wonderful experience with Mindy! She is amazing!! I can’t say enough about her. She helped us in a very short time have the perfect wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect, we are still receiving compliments weeks after the wedding about how beautiful and elegant it was. The catering service was also top notch and the food was delicious. Mindy’s attention to detail and professionalism made everything flow smoothly. I highly recommend Putting On The Ritz for your event.
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Wow, Great Food and Professional Staff. Worked with them for years and can not say enough good about them.

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Putting on the Ritz is a fabulous caterer as I've worked with them at many venues here in the MD, VA, DC area. Their staff is always courteous and the food and display of their offerings are excellent. Personally, I hired them for our daughter's wedding and am so happy with that decision. I can easily recommend Putting on the Ritz Catering for my clients.

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Putting on the Ritz Catering is a pleasure to work with. From the great customer service to the close out of the event I have 100% enjoyed working with the staff at Putting on the Ritz. I would highly recommend the catering service from POTR. Toni Taylor c/o EverMoreEvents II

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