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The Classic Catering People is a catering business based in Owings Mills, Maryland. They are a proud member of the Leading Caterers of America (LCA), an invitation-only, peer-evaluated membership group of the top caterers in the United States and Canada. Excellence, in other words, is only their starting point. They bring passion, dedication, and decades of experience to the table. They honor great culinary traditions while also embracing all that is new, fresh, and exciting. They can't wait to help make your wedding celebration a real feast for the senses.

Cuisine

Their use of fresh, seasonal ingredients, global flavors, and innovative approaches has made The Classic Catering People name synonymous with culinary creativity, integrity, and quality service. Their talented culinary team is committed to creating the perfect menu for your celebration. They offer a vast array of delicious cuisines, including Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Spanish, and Thai.

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Frequently asked questions

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
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

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

Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
House Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
French
Indian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
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 The Classic Catering People

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The Classic Catering People received glowing reviews for their services at various weddings, particularly at the George Peabody Library. Georgetta and her team were praised for their exceptional service, delicious and culturally diverse food options, flawless execution, attention to detail, and flexibility in accommodating changes. The staff, including Liv and Ruby, received commendation for their professionalism, enthusiasm, attentiveness, and helpfulness. Reviewers highlighted personalized experiences, seamless planning processes, and top-notch food quality, making Classic Catering highly recommended for weddings and special events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Classic Catering People received glowing reviews for their services at various weddings, particularly at the George Peabody Library. Georgetta and her team were praised for their exceptional service, delicious and culturally diverse food options, flawless execution, attention to detail, and flexibility in accommodating changes. The staff, including Liv and Ruby, received commendation for their professionalism, enthusiasm, attentiveness, and helpfulness. Reviewers highlighted personalized experiences, seamless planning processes, and top-notch food quality, making Classic Catering highly recommended for weddings and special events.

Carla
Carla Sent on 06/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Catering

We had an amazing experience working with The Classic Catering People! From the initial phone call, Georgetta was super thoughtful about our unique needs and really helped us through the planning process. We were able to have food from both of our cultures represented (Argentina / India) and the food was AMAZING. Our guests raved about how delicious everything was and how fantastic the service was. Georgetta was also incredibly helpful organizing our rentals, and was super flexible when I changed our vision (a couple of times!). We loved working with her and would highly recommend them to anyone for their event!!
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Colleen Sent on 08/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

I can’t begin to express how wonderful our experience was with Classic Catering. From the wonderful array of food options, the personalized tasting experience, the willingness to customize your menu, the responsiveness and support while planning, and the attentiveness through the wedding…we could not have had a better caterer.

We knew we wanted to do stations so we could get people on the dance floor right away and our partner, Lynn, at Classic helped us develop a delicious menu for our guests to enjoy with a variety of options. We had several people proactively tell us how impressed they were with the food…multiple people even said it was the best meal they’ve ever experienced at a wedding.

I would 100% recommend working with Classic for your wedding.
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Carolyn Sent on 06/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Food

We could not have been happier with our choice of caterers for our daughter's wedding. Classic Catering was amazing!!! From the first time I spoke with them on the phone, until the end of the wedding reception, things could not have gone better. Our representatives from Classic Catering were easy to work with and were great communicators. Emails, texts and phone calls were always responded to promptly. From the variety of choices for appetizers, entrees and desserts, to the adult and non-adult beverages, linens and tent rental, they were amazing. They worked with us every step of the way and the day of the wedding could not have been better. Our guests raved about the food and the service. Quite a few of the guests said the food was as good as the food you would get at a fine restaurant. The workers were discreet as they moved among the guests and could not have been nicer. I will definitely use Classic Catering again and recommend them highly. You will not be disappointed.
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User2355495 Sent on 05/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our daughter's wedding at the Peabody Library

Our daughter was married on Sunday, May 26, 2024. We chose Classic Caterers because they were on the preferred vendor list and other friends highly recommended them. I can not say enough about how happy we were with their service, their food, and their professionalism. Really a class act! I can't tell you how many guests commented to me about how good the food was, and I totally agreed. We did a dual entree, which made serving go faster and was nice for people not to have to choose their meal - but be able to have 2 entrees on one plate. Of course, vegetarian and other food accomodations were no problem. Our coordinator was Mark Eisenhardt and he did a fantastic job making sure everything was planned and went off without a hitch, while keeping a very calm demeanor. I was also surprised that Gail Kaplan, one of the owners of CC, was onsite and very helpful. We had some glitches with asking for a few extra meals to be packed up to take back with the children who were not feeling well and needed to leave the reception, Gail just looked at me and said - "No problem, we've got this for you." I feel like other caterers would have given us a hard time, instead she just wanted me to feel supported and that they would make everything right for us.
The tasting was also a wonderful experience. There were a few things we wanted changed for the final menu - and, again, they delivered as promised.
I highly recommend you look no further and book Classic Caterers.
K
Kathy Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highest Recommendation

My daughter and her fiancé chose Classic Catering People for their wedding at the George Peabody Library in Baltimore. Their initial meeting with Classic Catering was so positive, I asked Classic Catering to cater my daughter’s bridal shower as well. The process was seamless, the food was inventive and delicious, but my highest praise goes to the people. We were incredibly fortunate to have Liv as our contact person, and she was truly an absolute joy to work with. The two events could not have been more different – a small cocktail-style bridal shower for 22 and a black-tie formal sit-down dinner reception for 115. But Liv, Ruby and the staff of Classic Catering handled both events with the same professionalism, enthusiasm and genuine care. Each and every person we came in contact with treated us with such attentiveness and attention to detail. I would not hesitate to recommend Classic Catering!!
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 03/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The first vendor you should secure is Classic Catering People

Lynn and her team at Classic Catering are amazing. We recently got married in 2/2024 at the Peabody Library and I do not have enough good things to say. I would book them again in a heart beat and have recommended them to all my Baltimore area friends. Their team was the single reason that our wedding was absolutely perfect, and as cliche as it is when I walked into the room for the reveal I could not believe how incredible everything looked. The entire wedding is still talking about the appetizers, signature drinks, and the food. When we did our table visits it was #cleanplateclub all around. Their team made sure every single detail turned out how it was supposed to and when we had a lot of mishaps with our day of planner Lynn and her team stepped in seamlessly to ensure nothing was missed. From the first tasting to the visit to pick out utensils to the many emails about changes to drinks apps head count etc etc etc I knew that I was in the best hands. The first vendor you should book as soon as you know your date is Classic Catering.
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Sabrina Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Caterer

Working with The Classic Catering People for our wedding at the George Peabody Library was a pleasure. We did not know what to expect from or how to plan our wedding, but the team at Classic Catering were responsive and provided detailed proposals, cost break-downs, and comprehensive options, helping us make the right decisions. Liv shared her experience and ideas to guide us through the logistics of the wedding and the table and place settings that we would never have considered. The input and guidance through the planning process went above and beyond what we expected.

Leading up to and during our tasting, Liv and the team provided great initial ideas based on our food preferences and were open to our suggestions and feedback. We were especially impressed that even when we suggested more obscure recipes/drinks that were not in their normal menu, they were able to adapt and gave us the chance to provide feedback/modifications during the tasting. In the end, the food tasted amazing and the team was able to deliver a menu that covered diverse foods like Mexican street food, American, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisines without compromising on flavor and quality for each dish. During the wedding, Liv was also able to work with our planner, photographer, and other vendors to make sure we were able to join our cocktail hour, actually enjoy all of the food and drinks we wanted, and even take a few couple photos in the set-up stacks hall before the reception began.

We expected Classic Catering to handle the set-up and food service at the wedding, but we were especially grateful for Liv and the team's experience and ability to leave no stone unturned.
April
April Sent on 12/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food. Great Service.

We had a fun time working with Mr. Bobby and his team. They were kind, helped us design a menu based on our backgrounds (my husband is from Louisiana and I'm from Baltimore) to help us merge our different port city flavors. They also helped us stay within our budget. He and his team went over and beyond. The food was delicious. We were assigned a team member that made sure my husband and I ate because too often the newly wed couples don't eat at their wedding. Our guest continue to talk about the food and excellent service. We highly recommend them.
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Caitlin Sent on 08/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The very best!!

We used Classic Catering for our wedding at the George Peabody Library. From our first call, through all of the planning and through seeing it come to life the day of the wedding, Classic Catering was amazing to work with. Larry took our first call and we knew we were in good hands – he was so kind and never pushy - he won us over almost instantly. We worked with Liv during the planning phase and she was also our onsite/wedding day contact. Liv is wonderful - efficient and knowledgeable and a joy to work with - she just gets it. You can tell she loves what she does. We had everything we asked for and more – we never heard the word no or sorry – Classic Catering is a true partner in planning. Our custom menu was perfect (the tasting was so much fun and such a huge help in finalizing our menu). The food was served at the exact time it was supposed to be served and was hot and SOO delicious and beautifully plated. The place settings were perfection and so elegant. We had rave reviews about the food (and the presentation) throughout the entire evening and afterwards. Everything came together SO seamlessly. The bartenders and servers were amazing, Ms. Pat especially! We had late night snacks which were set up with so much special personalization – it was so thoughtful! I would recommend Classic Catering to anyone in a heartbeat. They are truly the best – we could not have asked for more.
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 02/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hire them!

Lynn and the entire Classic Catering team were amazing! They were so professional and organized and helped take all the stress out of planning and of the actual wedding day. The food is incredible-- many of our guests said it was the best wedding food they had ever had. We would 100% hire them again.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Parties by Terrye Parties by Terrye Wedding Planners

For the last 20 years we have worked with Classic Catering on Weddings, Mitzvahs, Company Picnics, Anniversaries and Galas. They are beyond perfection!

Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography Wedding Photographers

We've had the privilege to work with Classic for over 10 years and from the food, service and presentation, the team at Classic continues to exceed their clients expectations. Their food makes them the top choice for brides, but the friendly professionalism of Lynne, Teri and Bobby are what everyone from the brides to their guests love.

Chase Court Chase Court Mansion Weddings

The Classic Catering People is one of our 'go to' caterers for gourmet quality catering and outstanding service. Their commitment to their clients and their care in attending to every detail of their client's needs is a treat to behold. They're creative, attentive, and completely dedicated to producing top-notch events. Highly recommended.

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The Classic Catering People frequently asked questions

At The Classic Catering People, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at The Classic Catering People includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • House Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The Classic Catering People offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Classic Catering People offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At The Classic Catering People, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • French
  • Indian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Classic Catering People, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
The Classic Catering People provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, The Classic Catering People offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Classic Catering People is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.
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