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Catering at it's Finest The Prime Choice creates spectacular catering in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. With a history of delicious creations and outstanding hospitality, you and your guests are sure to be impressed and captivated. We execute flawless, memorable events by combining exquisite food with the highest level of customer service. We have been a premier caterer since 1986. Our professional and creative staff will take your ideas and create a successful spectacular night.

Established in 1986, in Old Town Gaithersburg, The Prime Choice began as a family owned butcher shop. After a taste of success the three Shepard brothers David, Douglas and Richard boldly branched out when they purchased the shabby but chic old restaurant next door. Clients enjoyed the freshly prepared menu and personalized service and David Shepard especially enjoyed the interaction with his clients. David, the adventurer took the family business one step further and began The Prime Choice Caterers. The new catering company’s first client was IBM.

Continuing the legend and success of the family business, in 2003 Brian Shepard joined in the excitement as Catering Director. For decades David Shepard, Executive Chef, and his professional staff have been providing Montgomery County and Metro DC with cuisine abounding with flavor and flawless service.

Corporate clients engage our services, from the early morning go getters, to the late night oil burners. We prepare sumptuous breakfast buffets, lunches and dinners for training seminars, board meetings, corporate picnics, and holiday celebrations.

Social clients find us fabulous for their wedding receptions, bridal/baby showers, bar mitzvahs/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries and other special celebrations Whether you crave a fine, formal meal or a light bite, The Prime Choice menu’s showcase everything from succulent Pork Loins to tender Sea Bass. And if it takes more than one trip to satisfy your guests, we are happy to see them return to the various creative cuisine stations.

The Prime Choice is committed to planning and executing flawless, memorable events by combining exquisite food with the highest level of customer service. We have been a premier caterer since 1986. Our professional and creative staff will take your ideas and create a successful spectacular night.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$85

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

$75

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$76

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

$78

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
Chocolate Fountain

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$7

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

House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
French
German
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of The Prime Choice Caterers

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Awards

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1 Endorsement
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Absolutely wonderful!

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7845 Airpark Rd. STE E STE 500, STE 500 Gaithersburg, MD, 20879
301-948-7337
M-F 9:00 - 5:00 Weekends by appointment

The Prime Choice Caterers frequently asked questions

At The Prime Choice Caterers, 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
  • Chocolate Fountain
The bar service starting price at The Prime Choice Caterers includes:
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
The Prime Choice Caterers offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
The Prime Choice Caterers offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Stations
At The Prime Choice Caterers, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At The Prime Choice Caterers, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
To cater to all tastes, The Prime Choice Caterers offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
The Prime Choice Caterers is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in average response time.

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