Corcoran Caterers Reviews
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Lulu Sent on 05/25/2026Best decision of my wedding planning was working with Corcoran!
There is a reason these reviews start with, “We cannot recommend Emelie Corcoran of Corcoran Caterers highly enough.” Stop searching right now and hire Emelie and the Corcoran team!!
When I was searching for a caterer for my April 2026 wedding, I went round and round. I ultimately landed on Corcoran after my venue recommended them and after reading other helpful reviews that showcased a deep care for their couples, well-executed food, and high-quality service. I can safely say that they delivered on all those aspects and more. Emelie, Aldo, and their team went above and beyond to deliver a day filled with absolute magic, and every single aspect they handled was executed flawlessly.
Before getting engaged and choosing a venue where we had to bring everything in, I had no idea how much the caterer actually did. That logistics piece can be daunting, but I am truly so grateful that I had Emelie to help me with so many aspects and take things off my plate—from floorplans and linens to complex logistics. With that, I genuinely don’t know how Emelie managed to take one of the most logistically overwhelming parts of wedding planning and turn it into the absolute highlight of the entire process. From our very first conversation, she became so much more than a vendor; she was a confidant, a sounding board, and a total bright spot in my day. Her honesty kept me grounded, her playfulness kept me sane, and her brilliant problem-solving skills made every inevitable wedding curveball feel completely manageable.
One of the things that stood out to me most was how calm and clear-headed she is. When we thought there was a possibility of an issue with the cake we were bringing in the Thursday before the wedding, she calmly reassured us, “If that doesn’t work out, I got you.” It’s moments like this, when you’re in the thick of it, that are paramount in a vendor team.
The execution on the day of the wedding was absolute perfection. The flexibility and commitment her team brought to every detail—big and small—showed just how much they care. They developed a brand-new appetizer just for us, cooked every single person’s steak flawlessly, and meticulously ensured that our non-drinking guests were only offered the N/A wine option. Those are truly just a few of the many, many details I could touch on, and so many of our guests called them out to us afterward as feeling truly exceptional.
It would be a miss not to talk about the incredible food and drink Corcoran offers. I think a lot of times, people fall into believing that "wedding food is just wedding food." But what Corcoran does is so much better than that. A few highlights for us:
The Kimchi Arancini: We trusted Emelie on this one without trying it first, and it was a guest favorite!
The Old Fashioned: They were open to making our favorite specific syrup for this, and it made for an AWESOME signature cocktail.
The Seared Branzino: Multiple vendors told me it was the best “vendor meal” they’ve ever had (it was my personal meal, can confirm)
The Ranch Dressing: Emelie specially sourced a very specific ranch dressing just for me (ranch lovers, you know how important this is)
What Emelie does is so much more than food and drink. She holds the entire day together and carries that responsibility with so much grace. Emelie is hands-down the absolute best, and I’m honestly just sad that the wedding is over and we don't have a reason to talk all the time anymore!
Thank you to Emelie and the entire incredible Corcoran staff- you made our day what it was and we are forever grateful!
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Callie Sent on 11/10/2025Corcoran saved the day!
I truly can't recommend Corcoran Caterers enough! They were really easy to work with and very responsive throughout the entire planning process. They were patient when we made menu changes, provided suggestions/recommendations at our tasting and rentals meeting, attentive to our needs, and were very prepared for our final walkthrough. They frequently cater at our venue which was really helpful since we could ask them a ton of questions and they always knew the answer :) On top of this, they went above and beyond for us day of by sending someone to their office to get batteries because the ones we had for our polaroid camera for our guest book died as guests were coming in for the ceremony and we didn't have backups. I mean, who does that?! Lastly, several of our guests told us that our wedding had the best food of any wedding they've ever attended :) We worked with Sam and Emelie and they were amazing. You're in the most capable (and delicious) hands with the Corcoran team. -
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Carrie Sent on 11/05/2025Totally got our wedding vibe!
We are grateful for everything Corcoran did for us on our wedding day a few weeks ago! We were so lucky that they totally got the vibe we were going for and were so encouraging! We wanted a lot of color and pattern. We worked with Jordan who helped us pick toile table cloths and various napkin colors. I was beyond pleased with the final product. It was a great experience collaborating and picking out the rentals with Corcoran.
They were so responsive and flexible with menu changes and all. We had a fully vegetarian and sober wedding. We loved our gallette, salad, and soup! So many guests shared the same feedback! And everyone was pleased with our mocktails. Jordan was even game to have us offer chocolate milk in champagne flutes! What more could you ask for?!
We had full confidence on the day of, that everything was handled and ready. They did a great job of making us feel heard and taken care of. We highly recommend Corcoran for your next event. -
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Kelsey Sent on 10/16/2025Best in Class!
It is hard to find the words to express how wonderful the Corcoran team made our wedding day! We had the pleasure of working with Emelie in the 18 months leading up to our wedding day. She asked fantastic questions for us to communicate our vision, and from her very first proposal she absolutely nailed what we were looking for. I was so impressed with menu creativity and flexibility. Together we crafted a completely custom, full service menu from signature cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres, all the way to late night bites and a full dessert spread. Emelie was so responsive, personable, and accommodating of multiple change requests over a long planning process. She also seamlessly handled our furniture rentals from multiple rental companies.
Now the day of, the Corcoran team was so impressive. From the quality of the food to the exceptional staff, everything was absolutely first class. The second we walked out of our ceremony recessional, Emelie was there offering her congratulations with signature cocktails and our own tray of hors d'oeuvres - which were incredible. I had many friends tell me they were crowding the door where the catering staff was coming from with hors d'oeuvres because they were so excited to try each new option that arrived! Everything was delicious, even more delicious than our tasting, and the portions were incredibly generous. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food specifically!
The Corcoran team orchestrated the dinner reception of our dreams. We had a plated dinner with seamless service. My husband and I even saw the team practicing the coordinated entree drop during cocktail hour. It was evident that they take delivering a high quality event very seriously! We felt so well taken care of with the Corcoran team. From day 1 of planning to ending our wedding night with a lovely box of cake and desserts that we were too busy dancing to eat at the wedding, they really think of everything and make your wedding day feel so bespoke for you.
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Madeline Sent on 06/29/2025Incredible Experience with Corcoran Caterers
We had a great experience working with Corcoran and can’t recommend them enough. Everyone on the staff who we interacted with was kind, professional, and helpful, but Sam, our main contact, was the star of the show. From the beginning of the process she was open and helpful in walking us through every part of the catering and how it interacted with the other parts of the event. She was patient when we changed our mind about various details and was always happy to advise us on various choices while still leaving final preference-based decisions to us, like what beer to serve. Not only was the Corcoran team great in the planning stage, they also knocked it out of the park with their execution. The food was delicious, from the appetizers to the main course to the desserts, and we got compliments from several guests on the food. The catering team was really efficient and served everything on time, too. We really enjoyed the tasting, so we were really happy that the food on the main event ended up being just as delicious, even though the volume was way higher (a 140 person outdoor wedding)! We highly recommend working with Corcoran – they took all the worry out of the catering process and were a huge part of making our wedding such a success. -
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Berke Sent on 06/23/2025Need a caterer? Hire Corcoran.
We hired Corcoran Caterers for our wedding in April 2025 and can not recommend them enough for anyone who is looking for a caterer that will go above and beyond. They are amazing at what they do!
We love food and we wanted our wedding to feel like an intimate dinner party we were throwing for our friends and family which made the food integral to the overall feel and meaning of the event. To this end, we wanted to customize the hors d'oeuvres, the reception dinner, and the cocktails to create a whimsical feeling where our guests were delightfully surprised with every dish and drink they would come across.
From the start, Emelie made us feel at-home and took all the pressure off of us. She has a true passion for food and was an excellent collaborator throughout the whole process. She provided us with an excellent starting point and made on-point suggestions to improve the feel of every dish. Her attention to detail with the table settings, ingredient choices on the dishes and the planning of the operational flow of the event was remarkable.
The day of the wedding, the food was amazing and the service was above and beyond. When dinner was being served, the entire waitstaff would come and line up around the tables and serve the dishes at the same exact time. We were frequently checked on to make sure that we were well-fed and had everything we needed. They made it seem like things were just magically refilling themselves throughout the evening. They made sure that everyone was happy.
Two months after the wedding, our friends and family are still raving about how tasty the food and the drinks were. Do yourselves a favor and hire Corcoran Caterers for your event. If we had another wedding tomorrow, we would 100% want to work with Emelie and the Corcoran team again. -
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Emily Sent on 06/17/2025Absolutely fantastic!!!
Cannot say enough good things about Corcoran! Emelie and her team were wonderful. They were so easy to work with, gave great suggestions, and the food was amazing. We received so many compliments from our guests, they loved the food and the service was very professional! Corcoran is the best of the best!!! -
Angie Sent on 05/14/2025
Wedding at Abe Lincoln’s Cottage May 10, 2025
Corcoran Catering was ABSOLUTELY amazing !!!!! Jordan was REMARKABLE!!! The food, the presentation, the staff were AMAZING! ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!!!! -
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Shauna Sent on 05/05/2025Choose Corcoran as your Caterer!
We couldn’t have been more thrilled to have Corcoran as our wedding caterer. From our very first meeting through the big day, my husband and I kept saying how grateful we were that we chose them. Corcoran handled both our catering and all of our rentals—and absolutely nailed it.
The food was exceptional. We’re still getting texts from guests saying it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had—some even said it was the best event food, period! We got compliments on everything from the starter salad to the passed hors d’oeuvres. I wasn’t initially excited about the beer corn fritter, but it ended up being my favorite bite of the night.
But what truly set our experience apart was working with Jordan. I honestly can’t say enough positive things about her. She became like a second planner for us—offering expert guidance, always responding quickly and thoroughly, and saying yes to every single request with grace and positivity. I had so much trust in her judgment, and she never steered us wrong.
One week before the wedding, in a moment of pre-wedding panic, I decided I wanted to change our napkin fold. Jordan didn’t just talk me through options—she went to the showroom, set up our exact table settings, tested multiple options, photoshopped in our decor, and sent over a mini lookbook… only for me to choose the original one. That’s the level of above-and-beyond care she provided.
On the day of the wedding, I shared a special moment with Jordan about my grandmother, who had passed before the wedding. She held my hand, we shed a tear together, and I felt so supported and comforted by her presence. It meant the world to me.
We will absolutely be recommending Corcoran—and specifically Jordan—to all of our friends getting married, as well as to colleagues planning corporate events at 101 Constitution, where we got married. If you’re looking for a caterer and rental partner who will care deeply about your event and help bring your vision to life, choose Corcoran. And request Jordan!
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Alora Sent on 03/22/2025Look no further for the perfect caterer
I can't speak highly enough of the work Corcoran Caterers did to make our wedding a success. We worked with Jordan Boswell, who was an absolute joy at every step of the process. She had such great instincts for layout/meal selection/decor choices and was incredibly useful in helping us figure out a vision for the day. Further, the actual food, service, tableware options, and everything else, was simply perfect. Every bite was delicious (bonus shout-out to their cake decorator, who made us a gorgeous cake that one of our guests said was "the only wedding cake I ever wanted a second slice of.") Jordan and team made our wedding day itself an absolute dream - as the bride, I assumed I would be asked a number of questions and face inevitable stress on the wedding day. Instead, it was the exact opposite. Jordan had everything under control, to the point where the only questions any member of the catering team asked me the entire night were, "red or white?" and "can I get you anything?" Everyone we worked with at Corcoran was amazing and delightful. If you are deciding on a caterer, look no further. -
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Harry Sent on 03/09/2025Fantastic to work with, great food
Corcoran was great for our wedding! We worked with Jordan and she was fantastic. We went through a few iterations of the menu and they were super helpful every step of the way. They also worked super well with our wedding planners and venue staff. Food was great as well! We got our cake through them and loved the chocolate/raspberry and lemon/pistachio flavors. We got a lot of compliments on the cake. -
Amelia Sent on 01/19/2025
Truly the Best Wedding Caterer!
We had the immense pleasure of working with Emelie from Corcoran Caterers for our wedding, and she exceeded all of our expectations. Emelie is incredibly warm and personable, making the entire planning process enjoyable and stress-free with her caring approach. Emelie's team also went above and beyond by developing several new dishes from a family recipe book to honor the bride's late mother, which we served as appetizers and desserts. The care and precision with which they executed these recipes were truly impressive. Friends and family commented about how well Emelie had nailed the bride’s mom’s recipes!
Emelie is exceptionally detail-oriented, caring, and flexible when we wanted to add unique elements to our food/drinks. She was always able to creatively problem-solve and provide valuable recommendations for any issues that arose during the planning process, no matter how small. We even texted her at one point to coordinate napkin-folding looks based on our paper menu sizes, and she was super responsive and thoughtful in giving napkin-folding input. Emelie has a way of making you feel like you are her only client! She was proactive in anticipating our needs, a strong communicator, and was always available to answer questions, offer suggestions, and provide support.
We must also discuss the FOOD – it was absolutely phenomenal! Emelie's team delivered high-quality, flavorful, and beautifully presented dishes that our guests raved about, from the passed hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail hour to the entrees at the reception. We got to try every dish and each one was somehow even better than the tasting (and we loved our tasting)! Corcoran also nailed the signature cocktails. We iterated through several versions of cocktails until we found two that represented us well, and guests raved about them. Corcoran baked our beautiful wedding cake too! They used a recipe from the bride’s mom (tasted just the way the bride remembered!), and they decorated it exactly like the inspiration photos we sent. We also found it helpful that we could rent all of our linens, tableware, chairs, etc through Corcoran. They have a nice variety of looks, and we found it so easy that we could work with one vendor on all of that.
Emelie and her team also epitomized professionalism, seamlessly managing everything on the day of the event. This allowed us to truly relax and enjoy every moment. Every detail, from appetizers to the main course, to desserts, to late-night bites was meticulously planned and executed. Corcoran Caterers truly brought our culinary vision to life. She even made the groom’s dream of espresso martini shooters come true!
We couldn't be happier with Emelie's services and highly recommend Corcoran Caterers to anyone looking for an unforgettable catering experience. We know of at least two additional couples who have worked with Corcoran as well and also sing their praises. Thank you, Emelie, for making our wedding day so special!
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Sara Sent on 01/18/2025
Great food and great customized experience
Working with Corcoran Caterers made the wedding planning process more approachable. We worked with Laura and had a really personalized experience and we found her to be so knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with. She was constantly looking for ways to make budget-friendly swaps and even coordinated another vendor for us for our pipe-and-drape and feature-bar. We ended up coming in for two tastings because we made some modifications to our plan, and ended up with the perfect options for us. They even came up with a "toasted ravioli" recipe for us for a late night snack since we wanted to highlight St. Louis roots. Highly recommend! -
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Kathleen Sent on 10/16/2024Emelie is an Angel - Best Vendor Experience of our Wedding
Emelie was our guardian Angel through out our wedding planning experience. She was not just our caterer, she was our confidant, sometimes therapist lol, and the only vendor I would turn to, to get thoughts on literally EVERYTHING wedding related (even honeymoon planning :) lol ). It got to the point where my now husband then fiancé would say, “Well, have you run this by Emelie?” My wedding planner would say, “What does Emelie think?” We all recognized, very early, her experience and knowledge of the wedding space were bar none. Emelie was, simply put, our safe space! When Emelie was on vacation halfway across the world and we had some last minute changes occur with our venue, Emelie was on the phone with us at 2 am her time helping us navigate this challenge. I’m Haitian American and my husband is Ethiopian American. Emelie and her team blew us out the park with their tasty food. It’s one thing for your food to look good (food was always presented beautifully) but their food tasted absolutely delicious. I was so impressed Emelie and her team were able to make a very traditional Haitian inspired dish (diri Djon Djon) for our wedding. My family and friends are tough critics but everyone, literally all our guest, complemented us on how good the food was. So many things to consider when it comes to the caterer you choose for your wedding. Let’s face it, we are in a HCOL in the DMV. I did not know what was reasonable for wedding cost pricing. I received about 15 quotes from other catering companies of the same caliber as Corcoran and without a doubt Emelies prices were competitive and she provided insight on multiple ways we could save. Arguably food and venue are what your guest are going to remember the most. I prioritized reviews, experience, and vibes. You want to go with a caterer who has good energy because this is the energy you will receive through out the planning experience and on your wedding day. One of my bridesmaids came with us to our first tasting with Corcoran and said, Emelie literally has the sweetest soul. We could tell everything she presented to us was intentional and had a lot of care placed into it. I say all of this to say, stop your search. If you need a wedding caterer, Corcoran is it. So many of our other vendors spoke highly of Emelie and her team, their amazing reputation precedes them (rightfully so). I won’t be getting married again but when my husband and I recommit to each other in 10 years you better believe we are going to use Emelie and her team!
Thank you Emelie. We miss you and appreciate how you made our dream day come true!
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Stephen Sent on 09/14/2024
Emelie and Corcoran Caterers were Fantastic!
Emelie Corcoran and Corcoran Caterers exceeded our expectations in every way! Emelie was our rock throughout the entire process, offering expert guidance and support with her 'can-do' attitude. Her exceptional service and attention to detail made all the difference. The food was FANTASTIC - our guests raved about the flavors and presentation! Emelie's professionalism, creativity, and kindness made her our most trusted advisor. We couldn't have done it without her! Highly recommend Corcoran Caterers for any event - you won't regret it! 5 stars isn't enough - Emelie deserves 10 stars! Thank you for making our event unforgettable! -
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Julia Sent on 09/11/2024Best Wedding Food EVER!! Delicious, gorgeous, impeccable service!
We hired Corcoran for our catering, alcohol, wedding cake, and all of our rentals. They built the most incredible menu for us and the food was the most delicious wedding food I have ever tasted! Everyone at our wedding was blown away by both the food and the service. Emelie is a dream to work with and was so responsive to changes and questions. She sought out rentals to ensure my exact vision came to life. Her team is amazing and everyone who was on site was so friendly, helpful, and professional. I cannot say enough good things about Corcoran! If you are considering the as your caterer - DO IT! You cannot go wrong!
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Alice Sent on 09/06/2024Amazing Experience!
Corcoran Caterers were incredible! From the food and service, they made our special day so wonderful. We got so many compliments from guests about our food and table settings. They also were able to do our wedding cake as well which came out beautifully! We worked with Jordan and she was so helpful, coming up with ideas for us to personalize our day. The level of professionalism was incredible and we really benefited from not having to worry about anything with Corcoran on our big day. I would highly recommend them for any important event you have coming up. They are a joy to work with, go above and beyond and are incredibly kind as well. Thank you, Corcoran for making our wedding so special! -
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Maha Sent on 09/02/2024Truly Incredible!!
If you are looking for a caterer for your wedding or any event look no further- we are serious Corcoran is the BEST caterer in the DMV. To start with the most important the food quality was impeccable. Many of our wedding guests told us that the beef was the best cooked steak they’ve ever had at a wedding, and our Cuban family couldn’t believe how amazing the desert Flan was. If you’re looking for a delicious meal, you can’t go wrong with their chefs. In the end, they crafted several incredible menu options that incorporated our cultures to perfection. But what really made Corcoran incredible was the service. From day one Emily Corcoran was our guide and our rock. She walked us through all the options for food, was flexible in accommodating our vision and always had an amazing fun attitude (even when we changed our minds on napkins again and again). Before we had any other vendors, Emily was solving any problem that came up — whether that was managing outsourced rentals or handling a guest mixup on the day of the wedding (when we realized we messed up the escort chart). Emily was one of the most reliable people we’ve every had the pleasure of working with and the quality, professionalism, and experience of Corcoran Caterers cannot be beat. We feel true friendship and gratitude for her. Thank you for being such an amazing wedding partner with us! -
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S Melamed Sent on 07/31/2024Professional and proactive
Corcoran Caterers did a fantastic job with my daughter's wedding. Laura is amazing and was the perfect combination of experience and professionalism with making us feel respected and encouraged. The food was so good we are still getting positive comments months later from guests. The staff were very friendly and setup was so efficient. -
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Maureen Sent on 06/17/2024100% recommend! Delicious!
We were thrilled with Corcoran Caterers (May 2024 wedding). They came recommended from our venue and I'm so glad we used them. You can not put a price on great relationships between vendors - makes the day just run that much better!
We were blown away during our tasting. It was a very difficult choice to narrow down our apps to just a few- the menu that Martha presented was just amazing!
Guests raved about the passed apps - the crab cake apps and mini pizzas were a big hit!
For dinner we offered beef or salmon. Guests told us the food was stellar - they didn't expect such quality for the wedding!
Martha was very easy to work with - we had an easy time picking out linens that helped matched our vision for the big day.
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Daren Sent on 04/17/2024Incredible service and food
It was such an incredible experience working with Corcoran from the beginning through the end of wedding day. So many of our guests told us how fantastic the food was. And it really was. The presentation alone was gorgeous. We loved everything from the appetizers through to the wedding cake. The 2 signature cocktails we selected were perfectly done. Corcoran staff were so kind and attentive. We are so lucky to have found Corcoran and to work with them. They really made our day memorable and special. -
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Steven Sent on 04/11/2024Look No Further than Corcoran
Our daughter was married at the DAR National Headquarters and Corcoran was our caterer. You cannot find better people to work with than the people who run and serve this company. Emelie Corcoran is absolutely the best coordinator for food, decor and service in the DC area. She and her team worked with us from crystalizing our vision for the event to the final clean up. The staff was truly amazing, the food was fantastic, the decor was spectacular the service efficient, professional and full of joy. The extensive time taken to formulate the menu, tasting the delicious food, choosing tableware and table covering, coordinating the set up and "re-set up," and simply executing the plan was easy and extraordinary. There are not enough words to effectively communicate what a wonderful experience we had with Emelie and the entire Corcoran family. Look no further. You've found the right caterer if your wedding is in Washington. Absolutely go with Corcoran! -
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Kelly Sent on 02/09/2024Our favorite wedding vendor!!
For our September 2023 wedding, we had the honor of working with Emelie from Corcoran Caterers. Corcoran is a preferred vendor from our venue and planner, so we reached out to them first. From our first consultation call with Emelie, we were sold. She is attentive and asked thoughtful questions to ensure she could curate a menu that would suit our needs. However, what really stood out to us was how communicative she was throughout the 1.5 years we worked with her. We inquired with a few other caterers, but their response time was over a week or didn't respond to us at all.
From the tasting, rental choices, all the way to wedding day, working with Emelie was incredible. She was always respectful of our budget and was transparent about how certain things would affect it. The cherry on top though was her incredible knowledge of our venue, DAR Constitution Hall. We really wanted al fresco dining on the terrace, and she knew of the perfect floor plan to make it happen. She was able to share best practices in terms of the event spaces. Not only did she have Plan A, but she also had a Plan B in case of rain and how all of our vendors could accommodate that change.
On wedding day, Emelie and her team brought our dream wedding vision to life. After our ceremony, Emelie had our signature drinks and hors d'oeuvres ready for us to enjoy some quiet time with each other. It was the best special touch because once we joined our guests at cocktail hour, we were both so busy mingling with our guests we forgot to keep eating! We heard that our guests loved the hor d'oeuvres so much that they soon figured out which entrance the Corcoran team would enter through to grab their favorites!
Each time we looked around during dinner, we thought of her. Her attention to detail and her eye for design brought everything together. Our guests could not stop raving about their dinner and the Corcoran team. Most of our guests commented on how it was one of the best meals they've had at a wedding. Emelie and the Corcoran team made our day truly special, and we'll never forget it. -
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Samara Sent on 11/24/2023Amazing Experience!
We hired Corcoran Caterers to run the show with food, staffing, materials, setup, and breakdown for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. Jordan was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, starting 8 months before the wedding and ending on the day-of. Any change, question, or problem that arose, Jordan was extremely responsive with suggestions to help move us towards our day. The week of our wedding, forecasted rain threw a dent in our original plans and timeline, and Jordan was right there to help with changes we needed to make in order for the day to run smoothly. Every staff member we encountered on the day-of made us feel extremely special. Jordan had staff assigned to us making sure we ate and had a full drink in our hand the entire evening. With so many choices in the DC-metro area, we didn’t know where to look, but Corcoran came recommended by our day-of coordinator and was reasonably priced for the location. We cannot recommend Corcoran enough and would hire them again for any large event we would host. -
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Ilisa Sent on 11/17/2023Exceptional food and service!
Corcoran Caterers are the absolute best! From the beginning of our wedding planning where we shared our vision to the execution on wedding day— everything was perfect. We worked with Emelie who listened carefully to our vision of a chill brunch wedding with some unique food. She and her team came back with an incredibly creative menu and made the entire process enjoyable! At our wedding our guests raved about the food! We are so happy we chose Corcoran as our caterer! -
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Zoe W. Sent on 09/11/2023
The best of the best!
Stop your catering search now & just book Corcoran!! Our experience with Emelie & the team was beyond outstanding! We truly can’t thank them all enough for the perfect delivery & execution in our catering, rentals, cake & bar for our Big Day! They truly rocked every part & the guests were raving about all aspects, including the bomb food! From start to finish they nailed it all & treated us like the only client. We became such great friends in the process & look forward to working with them in the future beyond the wedding!! Thankyou Corcoran!! -
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Catherine Sent on 08/05/2023
Incredible from start to finish
Martha Corcoran and all of Corcoran catering deserves 10/10 stars! We wanted a cocktail style reception with multiple dinner stations that encouraged guests to move around throughout dinner. We didn't have a wedding planner so Martha worked extremely closely with me to design the layout, the right mix of high and low top tables, and the timing to make my "cocktail party" vision come to life. Corcoran executed perfectly. Our guests are still raving about how good the food was. I felt SO taken cared of. Corcoran was truly a partner in wedding planning and I could not have done it without them. Hire Corcoran!
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Susana Sent on 06/06/2023Amazing Amazing!
One of our best vendors! We worked with Emelie and she went above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding day of our dreams. Emelie is extremely responsive and an overall amazing person. We reached out to several companies and no one provided the attention like Corcoran. The food and appetizers were delicious! Emelie made sure we included my Colombian and my husband’s Philly food culture. The attention to detail on the wedding day made sure everything went smoothly. I cannot emphasize how amazing Corcoran Catering was and we could not have had our wedding day without them! Thank you thank you! -
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Ryan Sent on 05/13/2023Catered to Our Hearts and Stomaches
Emelie (owner) reached out to us before passing off to our Lead (Laura), and what a team it was! The tasting, linens, and setting coordination was very well thought out, and Laura did very well to follow-up with us on any details and specifics over the course of pre-planning. The food is delicious and the teams has great ideas for setting up a wedding and utilizing the venue space. We loved working with them throughout the whole process. -
Rachel Sent on 11/08/2022
Amazing Caterer for Your Wedding Day
We used Corcoran Caterers for our wedding on Sept 17th 2022, and we were so pleased with the whole experience. From the start, I worked with Laura, and she was extremely organized and detail-oriented. I could tell from the first phone call that she knew her stuff! What sealed the deal was when me and my fiancé tried the food. The food was really great! It was miles better than what we had tried with another caterer. The food was super important to us, so this seemed like a stellar choice. On wedding day, things went perfectly. Laura recommended a great month of coordinator for us, so we had a dream team. Everything went very smoothly! Guests loved the food. The linens and glassware were stunning. It was a very beautiful day. The cake was the only thing that left something to be desired. I think they had a little issue with it being lopsided (we honestly did not care about that), but the actual taste of the cake was just OK. You have an option to do cake with them or get an outside cake. The rest of the food was truly AMAZING. If you are thinking about booking Corcoran Caterers for your wedding, do it! Such a phenomenal experience. Great coordination and organization. -
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Scott Sent on 10/10/2022Amazing food and service
Corcoran Caterers was a dream to work with, and the food is really above and beyond what you’d expect from an event caterer. The dishes were adaptable to our guests needs, and Martha made sure that we had little touches that we want. Additionally, they were great partners for planning the tablescapes and venue layout. -
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Dani Sent on 09/18/2022Feels like family
They say no one will remember the food at your wedding. If you work with Corcoran Caterers, that won’t be true (in the best way!). People were going back for seconds, our non-traditional dessert of creme brulee and chocolate truffles was a huge hit. Even the vegan truffles had people talking! But more than that, working with the Corcoran team is an absolute joy and we knew they were just as invested in our big day being a success as we were. We can’t speak highly enough of how kind and accommodating they were to us during COVID. Not only did they postpone with us twice, they made sure the linens we selected back in 2020 were ready to go two and half years later. When we decided to still legally tie the knot in 2020 anyway, we worked with them to put together a fabulous boxed dinner for our immediate family. They surprised us with a little monogrammed sticker of our names on each box, which was the sweetest touch. When they pivoted during COVID to offer takeout family meals, we ordered from them a few times and enjoyed everything so much, we constantly questioned whether we should tweak our wedding menu to include the latest dish we’d just tried. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Corcoran for any event that requires catering, they’re fantastic! -
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Emily Sent on 08/12/2022Great food and so much more!
Creative, seasonal, menu options, including great tasting vegetarian appetizers and mains. Not only did Corcoran Caterers provide great food that my guests loved- they really helped steer me through the whole wedding process. From providing coordinator and photography vendor recommendations, to accomodating my wheelchair-bound father at the tasting, Corcoran was responsive, flexible and a great wedding partner! Their serving staff was friendly and attentive- there was always someone checking in with me and my husband, bringing us drinks and appetizers. Prices were similar to the other catering quotes I received. -
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Ryland Sent on 05/05/2022Could not recommend highly enough! All-around FANTASTIC!
Emelie and her team could not have been better partners in our wedding planning experience! After we found our venue they were the first vendor we hired, and Emelie walked us through all the many stages of planning and even connected us with our eventual wedding planner.
Not only was she always incredibly patient (through many, many proposals and menus) she always went the extra mile. She was always quick to reply to email, even at night. She worked with us to creatively conceptualize our late-night bite to feature our dog and even placed stickers we bought on the boxes she special ordered just for us. Our guests are still raving about the food from cocktail hour to entrees to dessert. You will not regret working with Corcoran Caterers - in fact, the opposite! -
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Sean Sent on 05/04/2022Corcoran is simply the best!
Corcoran did a truly incredible job making our wedding celebration a memory of a lifetime! If you are looking for a caterer in the DC area, look no further. Laura was an absolute gem to work with from the start--warm, professional, and quick to respond to communication--and turned our wedding celebration vision into reality. The food was absolutely delicious and Corcoran's onsite staff kind and attentive. Corcoran was on top of every detail, and as the wedding couple, we were able to fully enjoy our event. We are incredibly grateful to have chosen Corcoran for our event. -
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Maureen Sent on 12/05/2021True Perfection ...
First of all, Corcoran's food is DELISH!! Every single guest has told us numerous times how great the food was and how it was the best they'd ever had at a wedding!! Second ... and most importantly ... their staff, especially Laura, is truly just perfection. We were one of the many impacted by COVID, and after 18months and four reschedules, we were sure we'd have put our vendors through too much change! But not Laura - she didn't miss a beat. She remembered everything we wanted down to the smallest detail. She made our wedding ... truly. The company itself was so professional, well run, and just a true pleasure. They have incredible staff who were so kind and so amazing to our guests. And they made sure to find ways for us to remember the night too - had food in our little room after the ceremony for us to enjoy, had champagne there for us to toast, and sent us home with food as well. Truly, I recommend Corcoran OVER AND OOVVEERRRR!! If we ever do another big event, they will absolutely be the only caterer we talk to!! Thank you Laura - you truly made our night perfection!!! -
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Lisa Sent on 10/05/2021Corcoran and Martha are fantastic!
Corcoran Caterers provided such delicious food and exceptional service at our wedding, and I could not recommend them more! Their food is far better than any of the other caterers we tried, and we received so many compliments from our guests. Martha, the owner, was always professional and personable, and we really enjoyed working with her. Martha always knew what to recommend, from linens (our colors were jeweled tones) to a delicious vegan meal for a guest, and she made sure to have food and drinks at the ready for us throughout our wedding day. Thank you so much, Martha and Corcoran Caterers, for helping us celebrate our special day! -
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Rebecca Sent on 07/24/2021Best customer service ever! Ask for Emelie!
Emelie Corcoran is the best catering coordinator anyone could ever ask for! She is extremely efficient, responds to emails so quickly, and is always accessible on the phone. She is the calm, practical, solution-finding person you need when you're planning a large event or a wedding! Also, everyone else working at the company is so patient and provides great customer service. We had our wedding in May at the Strathmore Mansion, which was peak COVID confusion with numbers in Montgomery County consistently changing. Emelie went above and beyond to revise our timeline, floor-plan (seating chart), and number of meals for the dinner reception several times!
The food we catered was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend all the hors d'oeuvres we served (miniature Maryland crab cakes, lobster avocado toasts, maple pork belly bites, and brie & fig crostini). For entrees, we had a choice between orange ginger salmon (with spinach risotto and asparagas) and braised short ribs with (red skinned smashed potatoes and haricot verts). Everyone was saying how tender and juicy the short rib was and how well the sides complimented everything. The salmon had the perfect seasoning as well! The waiters were so kind, polite, and quick!
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Margaret Sent on 06/01/2021Absolutely incredible in EVERY way!
We chose Corcoran for our wedding caterers after transitioning from a 125 person wedding to a 10 person micro-wedding amid COVID.
We truly cannot imagine a more perfect, delicious, or special meal— from the moment we received our first menu proposal, to the final bites of our delicious entrees, our experience with every member of the Corcoran team was seamless, professional, friendly, and thoughtful. They are true masters of their craft, and it was a pleasure to work with them at every step of the way.
The food and beverages the Corcoran team dreamt up and ultimately executed were some of the most delicious things any of us had ever eaten! It was a wonderful way to celebrate this most special moment, and I can’t imagine having done a single thing differently.
They were also so respectful of our time, budget, and preferences, and worked tirelessly to make sure our smaller affair still felt glamorous and special.
I wholeheartedly recommend Corcoran for ANY special event, and look forward to working with them in the future! -
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Andrea Sent on 10/31/2019Above and Beyond
Corcoran went above and beyond to make our wedding day food amazing! They were flexible with options to fit in our budget and patient when we opted for a more "sit down" style dinner a few weeks before our wedding. Most importantly our guests raved about the food and many went back for seconds! Exactly what a bride wants to hear! Maryana was phenomenal to work with throughout process! Thank you, Maryana for taking such good care of us! Amazing! -
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Rachel Sent on 09/23/2019Our food was the talk of the night
We emailed every caterer on our recommended caterers list (about 18) and pretty quickly knew the Corcoran Caterers was the way to go based on our first interaction with Laura.
Laura took the time to meet with us over the phone, something no other caterer did, to discuss our menu vision. We didn't come to her with much. We wanted, "comfort food but not because it's summer and we want fresh food." Yeah, that was helpful. Somehow Laura managed to wade through our lack of clarity to provide us with a menu that instantly appealed to us. Potato chip crusted chicken? Beef tenderloin with a red wine reduction or chimichurri? Mashed potato bar? Fresh green beans? Heirloom tomato station? Summer corn and avocado salad? Yes, please!
Once we settled on the menu Laura continued to be fantastic to work with. My husband and I wanted lots of colors (OK, mostly me) and Laura didn't even bat an eye. We were worried that some of our vendors would try to push us the more traditional route, but Laura helped to make sure that our vision came true. We wanted lime green napkins to go with our other rainbow napkins and Laura had them special ordered for us so that they'd match the material of our other napkins.
On the actual day of the wedding, our food was the talk of the night. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing all of the food was. They kept telling us that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding.
Finally, the entire waitstaff at Corcoran was fantastic. They were helpful and friendly. Some of our guests spilled drinks and the mess was cleaned up within seconds.
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Brittany Sent on 09/06/2019Absolutely Wonderful!
Hiring Corcoran Caterers for our wedding at President Lincoln’s Cottage was one of the best decisions we made. Sue was a pleasure to work with and made our wedding so special! Every detail was perfect, from the delicious summer menu, to the sundae bar, even down to the bold table clothes. Our friends are still raving about the quality of the food, and we were blown away by the quality of the service. Sue and her team are outstanding and we would hire them again in a heartbeat. -
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Beth Sent on 08/14/2019Delicious Food and True Professionals
When we started doing tastings for caterers for our wedding, my husband indicated he wanted food that was amazing. I responded that no one went to a wedding for the food, so as long as it was pretty good, no one got sick, and we didn't run out, we didn't need to set such high expectations.
Laura and Corcoran blew our expectations out of the water. It's a month later and friends are still commenting that the food was delicious when we talk about the night. From the hors d'oeuvres to the desserts, they were delicious and presented beautifully. We had a buffet, but there wasn't a chafing dish or warming tray in site. My parents commented afterwards that they didn't know catered food could look, or taste, so delicious.
Working with Laura was fantastic as well. From the very beginning, she presented a proposal that was inclusive and as we discussed final details, she was very clear about anything that was extra (very little was). In the end, the per person cost was less than what was in the original proposal, despite using gold rimmed china, chiavari chairs, their votive candles and other little extras.
As we discussed setup around the venue, schedule for the evening and contingency plans for weather, it was clear Laura knew what she was doing and had been through it all before. Laura went above and beyond. When a torrential rainstorm came through during our cocktail hour, Laura was carrying the tables and decorations inside herself. We provided a wedding cake, but didn't have any flowers added by the bakery because they weren't comfortable with succulents. I provided some fake succulents to Laura and Corcoran made it look beautiful.
All of the wait and bar staff was attentive, considerate and professional. We were responsible for providing our own liquor. Corcoran did a great job of only chilling what was necessary so the extras could be returned.
I really can't say enough good things about working with Corcoran and Laura. They helped make our wedding celebration everything I dreamed of and more.
(Photos uploaded are from photographer Tina dela Rosa Photography)
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Christine Sent on 08/08/2019Absolute Perfection
We couldn't be happier with Corcoran Catering and their amazing service at our wedding reception. Laura and her team were very professional, knowledgable, and experienced. We were able to meet with them several times before the big day and had a very thorough walk through at the actual venue with them that made us feel calm and confident going into our wedding weekend. Everything from the floor plan to the food selection to the service staff was perfection! We can't thank them enough for all their wonderful work and highly recommend to any couples in the DC metro area! -
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Andrea Sent on 07/04/2019Still talking about the food!
I can't say enough great things about this place! My husband and I worked with Laura and she is the sweetest! Our guests are still telling us just how much the enjoyed the food saying it was the best food they've had at a wedding. We are looking for an excuse to get them to cater any event we may have in the future, especially if we get their crab cakes! Laura was willing to work with us to create a menu that was exactly what we wanted. She helped us when our parents had the same questions over and over. The day of our wedding (June 8th of this year), everything went so smoothly. All the food was brought out quickly and it was all very fresh and extremely tasty! -
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Olivia Sent on 06/18/2019Catering excellence
Maryana and her team executed our wedding catering logistics flawlessly. They exercised a meticulous attention to detail from decorating the cake to furnishing our table settings. Maryana was with us every step of the way through every small email and questions From the first tasting to picking the table settings. She was there on the day of the wedding and was involved with our wedding planner every step of the way. -
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Tacy Sent on 05/20/2019Awesome Company, Coordinator, Wedding Day!
We are so happy that we worked with Laura and Corcoran Caterers for our big day! They were professional, helpful, flexible, and gave our guests a fantastic experience. Some highlights:
-Laura was an amazing coordinator to work with, and I am so grateful that I had her on my team. Not only was she married at my venue (how cool!), but she was very detail-oriented, attentive, and had great ideas and suggestions for how to make our reception great. I trusted her completely, and she delivered.
-The food was amazing! After our tasting (awesome), Laura helped us to put together a brunch buffet that was beautiful and so tasty (with a waffle bar!). Our guests loved it, too.
-It rained pretty much all day on our wedding, and we had to adjust our plans and layouts to move the ceremony and cocktail hour indoors. Laura and her team were flexible and easily adjusted to accommodate the change. Our guests thought that everything worked out great, and that having the party inside might have been even better than doing it outdoors!
Bottom line: Corcoran Catering is amazing, and I would highly recommend working with them for your wedding or special event. Thank you for everything, Laura and Corcoran!! -
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Amelia Sent on 12/19/2018Actually GREAT wedding food
As I felt with many of our vendors, the moment we spoke with Sue at Corcoran, I knew we needed to work with her. She was incredible and sweet. She provided guidance that we needed and helped us stay within a budget. She met with us a couple of times before the wedding AND was always available to answer any questions.
We had tastings with two other caterers before meeting with Sue and Corcoran, and the tastings were not great. Our private tasting with Corcoran went far beyond any expectations we had previously, and we knew that we found our caterer. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. Like, it was actually good. Guests loved it. I actually ate on my wedding day. My husband ate. People had seconds.
The staff was incredible. Everything was seamless. It was such a pleasure working with Corcoran. We highly recommend them for any event! -
Britni Sent on 03/07/2018We worked with Sue from Corcoran Caterers for our wedding in October 2017, and I could not say better things about their entire team, but specifically Sue! She worked incredibly hard keeping our catering in budget, presenting GORGEOUS food, AND being mindful of my gluten allergy! She was also a surrogate wedding planning and had so many dreamy ideas to pump up the glamour of the event, like linen suggestions and a welcome hot apple cider since we had a fall wedding. This review would be pages long if I detailed all the extra details, touches and flares she added to make my day absolutely spectacular. A total DREAM to work with.
Also, all her wait staff were utterly phenomenal, obviously top of their game. Everything was at the absolute highest level.
PS: Make sure you come hungry to the tasting! Corcoran was one of our later tastings and we left many of them hungry -- NOT SO with Sue :) I was even able to discuss the details over a lovely glass of wine, which helped take the edge off. I couldn't say more about this experience, she saved the day! -
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