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Putting on the Ritz ,Catering

Putting on the Ritz ,Catering

Columbia, MD
4.9 out of 5 rating, 467 reviews
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    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
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    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!
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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.
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    Michele Sent on 06/18/2025
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    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
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    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!
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    Tanya Sent on 06/12/2025
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    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
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    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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    Mary Sent on 05/19/2025
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    Wedding impossible!

    With only 4 months to plan our daughter's wedding, Putting on the Ritz Catering helped make the impossible possible. I am deeply grateful that Mindy Wanat was our event coordinator for the reception. Even with such a short time line she made us feel at ease in the planning process. Mindy provided the perfect guidance in what to choose and what not to choose to fit our needs. Her touches set the scene for a beautiful and smooth wedding reception. The guest tables and the serving tables were simply elegant- exactly what we imagined. She went above and beyond handling all the details to create a stunning setting for family and friends to gather and to celebrate. The food was excellent and the serving staff were helpful and professional. Mindy and all the staff at Putting on the Ritz made the day a huge success!
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    Colleen Sent on 05/13/2025
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    Amazing wedding food and beverage vendor, highly recommend

    We had a phenomenal experience with Puttin' on the Ritz as our wedding caterer. Our food and beverage quote was reasonable and even so, the food was incredible and there are a ton of options to choose from and mix and match. Their passed appetizers are second-to-none. And Claudia is the real deal and kept us at the center of every step in the process. From the free tasting to working through custom bar packages to executing a rain plan that flipped the ceremony space into the dinner space in no time, we had everything we needed to have an amazing wedding.

    Putting on the Ritz ,Catering's reply:

    So happy to hear you both had a wonderful time. It was a pleasure working with you and thank you for the kind words. All the best, Claudia
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    Corinne Sent on 05/10/2025
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    Highly Recommend

    Putting on the Ritz exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding. We worked with Claudia for the contracting and menu selection process. She was responsive, professional, and efficient.
    She had great suggestions and was honest with us about our choices and what would be in season during our wedding which we really liked. We felt very assured and confident with Claudia in charge. The day of wedding staff were also lovely, especially the on site manager Denise who made us feel so taken care of during the wedding day. Dinner was served efficiently and promptly-our schedule was followed perfectly. And on top of all of that the food was delicious! We had a lot of guests tell us this was one of the best meals they'd had at a wedding.

    Putting on the Ritz ,Catering's reply:

    It was a pleasure working with you both. I am so happy to hear that the day was everything you had hoped it would be. Wishing you many years of happiness together! -Claudia
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    Casey Sent on 01/22/2025
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    Amazing Experience!

    We had the pleasure of working with Putting on the Ritz for our wedding, and they were absolutely amazing! From start to finish, their communication was outstanding. Not only did they answer all of our questions with great detail, but they also coordinated seamlessly with our other vendors to ensure everything came together without a hitch. The tasting experience was fantastic, and they really took our feedback and preferences to heart. During our final meeting, they helped us review all the details and even assisted with planning a preliminary timeline for the day, making sure every detail was covered.

    The team at Putting on the Ritz truly made our wedding day special. We wanted something a bit different, so we worked with them to create a Mediterranean-themed buffet that was a hit with our guests. They helped bring our vision to life, offering an amazing make-your-own gyro station, which was a big crowd-pleaser. We also created three specialty cocktails, and they executed them flawlessly—our guests couldn’t stop raving about the drinks! Many said it was the best bar service they’d ever experienced at a wedding.

    The food itself was incredible. We had guests with various dietary restrictions, and Putting on the Ritz made sure to accommodate everyone. The highlight for us was the Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves)—they were absolutely divine! Every dish tasted fantastic, and the team’s attention to detail made everything run smoothly.

    Overall, working with Putting on the Ritz was an absolute pleasure. They listened to our vision, helped answer every question, and made sure everything was set up perfectly for the big day. We’re so grateful to the entire team for helping bring our dream wedding to life, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for outstanding food and service!

    Putting on the Ritz ,Catering's reply:

    Thank you for the wonderful review. It was fun working with you both to plan the unique menu your guests seemed to enjoy and bring the vision for your special day to life. Best wishes to you and Luke. -Claudia
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    Madison Sent on 01/13/2025
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    Made sure my day was everything I imagined, and more

    I had my wedding on 12/7/24 at the Baltimore Museum of Art and had to choose from a pre-determined list of caterers. I'm so glad I went with POTR, they were very responsive throughout the entire process, answered all of my questions, and gave honest feedback when it came time for decor/decision making. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get married in the future, they are also a great cost for the services they provide.

    Putting on the Ritz ,Catering's reply:

    We are very pleased that your entire wedding planning process with Putting on the Ritz was easy and enjoyable. It was a pleasure working with you both and we wish you much happiness in the future. -Claudia
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    Dan S. Sent on 01/01/2025
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    Delicious, Creative Food

    We are both vegetarian and wanted to have a vegetarian wedding that was exciting and delicious -- Putting on the Ritz delivered. They helped us develop a creative menu that included passed apps, stations, and a plated meal. They also provided the linens, desserts, and full bar, making it an easy one-stop-shop for our catering needs. We also felt that compared to many other caterers in the DMV, they had great value for the price.

    The tasting was super helpful because we were able to make some modifications and finalize the linens in person (not to mention get us excited because everything was delicious). They had worked with our venue before, which made the entire experience seamless. We also had a fair amount of dietary restrictions and allergies, and they ensured everyone had a delicious meal to eat.

    Finally -- highly recommend the boozy mini cupcakes as a dessert option - SO GOOD.
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    Great Option for A Catering Service

    Putting on the Ritz catered our wedding and their food was so good! I worked with Mila and Mindy during the process and thoroughly enjoyed working with them! Guest enjoyed the food (especially the Hors d'oeuvres—those meatballs and cheese/bean quesadillas were gone so quickly lol) ! There was plenty to go around though. And the guests loved the assorted cupcakes (the cake was provided by someone else) and bartending services!
    There were was internal changes with staffing over the time we hired them to the wedding day, but that did not create any issues. It seemed they had a smooth communication system and everything we agreed on during the tasting was exactly what we had at the wedding. No mistakes, no miscommunications, and any questions that needed clarity were asked and confirmed to myself and my event coordinator. They were timely, their staff was attentive and helpful, were reasonably priced, and they provide all the table clothes, china, silverware/utensils, and drinking glasses (all included and customizable). I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an event caterer in the area!
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    Nicole Sent on 12/18/2024
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    Delicious and Wonderful

    We got married on Friday, December 13th 2024 at The Cloisters Castle and we could not be more pleased with our decision to hire Putting on the Ritz as our caterer. They were heavily involved from the early planning stages until the event to make sure all our needs were met and to make sure our event went off with no issues. We had a ton of compliments around how good the food was, and we were just super happy with everything.

    I highly recommend splurging a little extra for the hot chocolate/cider bar, especially if you're getting married in the colder months - this was the highlight of the event! They even accommodated my special cocktail request.

    We just loved working with them and they were amazing in every way - no complaints at all, everything went smoothly and the food was delicious!
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    Great catering for the DMV area!

    We had POTR cater our wedding and had rave reviews from our guests! They are a great value for the quality and quantity of food/drinks you receive.

    We also rented furniture and linens from them as well as used their catering and bartender staff. We were very impressed with every part!

    The food was all warm and tasted like they did at our tasting. Their appetizers, specifically, are amazing! We loved them and had a lot of guests mention that they loved them. Highly recommend their cream of crab soup shooters!!

    They were flexible and easy to work with. They worked with us to curate the perfect menu and quote for our wedding. We loved them and would use them again!

    Putting on the Ritz ,Catering's reply:

    Hi Katie,
    Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure working with you both and we wish you much happiness in the future. -Claudia
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    Caitlyn Sent on 11/16/2024
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    Amazing Wedding Caterer 10/10!

    We highly recommend Putting on the Ritz for any event, but specifically for weddings!! Mariah was super easy to work with throughout the whole process and made the planning seamless. It was so nice to have our caterer, linens, china, and day of coordinator all wrapped into one. The food was AMAZING, the staff were all so kind and hardworking, and the linens/china were gorgeous. They made it all look so easy! We will definitely use POTR for any future events and recommend them to all of our friends!
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    Absolute perfection!

    We had such a wonderful experience with Putting on the Ritz! From the initial contact to the tasting to our wedding night, everything was amazing! Everyone we worked with was incredibly responsive and attentive and most importantly, the food was unbelievably good! Our guests raved about it all night and for several days after. And they had no problem accommodating vegetarian and vegan options which our guests also said were delicious. I would highly recommend working with them! The attached photos are from our tasting. We ended up going with the apple glazed salmon (our fav!), the braised short rib, roasted veggies, and the most delicious mashed potatoes. Passed hors d’oeuvres were the beef crostini, mushroom tartlet (which my mushroom hating mother LOVED), and the crab stuffed mushroom.
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    Diana Sent on 11/05/2024
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    Putting on the Ritz Stays True to Their Name!

    We hired POTR to cater our wedding at Josephine Butler Parks Center at the beginning of November 2024 and I was completely blown away by their service from the time we contacted them a year ago through clean up at the end of the night. POTR was stellar and flawless in every step of the way. We initially worked with Mila, who was responsive, professional and so helpful in helping us decide a menu. Planning a menu and catering for 150 people with different dietary needs but also staying within budget was no easy task. Mila presented us with a few options, and we chose a buffet with both meat and vegetarian options, as well as an antipasto display for cocktail hour. When we went in for the tasting, the food was amazing. We selected the top round, sesame chicken, portobello mushroom pasta, roast veggies, and mashed potatoes for our buffet, but we had such a difficult time deciding what to select because it was all so tasty.

    For the last three months leading up to the wedding, we ended up working with Bobby Mitchell and he was also phenomenal. When we did the walk through, he answered all of our questions (we had a lot) gave us advice on what would be the best seating arrangements, where to place the buffet, the best table sizes for the setups, and he even helped recommend contrasting colors for a few of the tablecloths and it looked amazing (we are so glad we took his advice!). His knowledge was invaluable and he was readily answered the phone when we had questions. Within two weeks of the wedding, I requested a change to the vegetarian option (we ended up going with the butternut squash ravioli) and they were happy to accommodate. We didn’t try it at the tasting, but since the food was delicious, we were confident it would be good. It ended up being a hit at our wedding—people loved the ravioli, which sat on top of spaghetti squash. It was so good—even the non-vegetarians raved about it!

    On the day of the wedding, POTR knocked it out of the park. They were on time, set up everything flawlessly and efficiently. During our cocktail hour, Bobby brought us up a plate of food from the antipasto display (the tortellini are delicious!) and drinks to make sure we ate. We also heard compliments from the guests that the antipasto was so good and delicious. Also, since our venue was a tight space, we ended up using the same room for the ceremony. POTR turned it around within an hour. I wish I took photos of the room because it was beautiful! During dinner, Bobby brought us plates of food to make sure we ate, which was invaluable since one of the tips we have gotten several times is to make sure you eat at your wedding.

    When it came time for clean up, they were the pros. They broke everything down, cleaned it all up, and were done within an hour. Bobby also gave us extra food that was not served (we ordered extra just in case) and he had it packed up neatly and ready for us to go at the end of the night.

    We couldn’t have asked for a more amazing caterer. Bobby is phenomenal and POTR has delicious food, is professional, and they clearly know what they are doing. I can’t sing their praises enough. If you are looking for an amazing caterer, look no further. POTR will impress you and, true to their name, they will be “putting on the ritz” for you. We are so grateful for POTR making our day extra special!
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    Chelsea Sent on 11/02/2024
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    Thank you, Putting on the Ritz!

    We had an amazing experience with Putting on the Ritz. The food was so delicious and all of our guests loved it. Bobby and the rest of the team were great to work with — very accommodating and helpful. The wedding day went so smoothly with everyone well-cared for, including my husband and I who were well-fed and always had a drink in hand. We are so grateful we booked with Putting on the Ritz. Things couldn't have gone easier.
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    Understanding Service, Amazing Lasagna

    Bobby patiently worked with me on several different options for catering our wedding. The day of, the food was delicious. We had standing apps of antipasto; ceasar salad; and a buffet with several types of pasta and chicken marsala. My guests commented on how good the lasagna was months later. The team was lovely to work with day of; anticipating our needs and running the food and drink at St. Francis Hall like a well oiled machine. We provided our own alcohol and brought in a cake from a bakery. Putting on the Ritz was happy to accommodate these choices. For cost, service, and taste, I highly recommend Putting on the Ritz.
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    Juliana Sent on 09/29/2024
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    Amazing food and superior service

    Absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Bobby and his team did a knock-out job. So many of our guests come up to us complementing the food - they truly wanted for nothing. The portions were abundant and everything was fresh and served hot.
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    Darby Sent on 09/03/2024
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    Absolutely delicious and professional!

    Bobby and the Putting on the Ritz team knocked our wedding catering out of the park! We got compliments on the food all night long - the chicken and waffles station and the buffalo chicken Yukon bites served during cocktail hour were especially big hits. Every single member of the POTR staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, and I really enjoyed chatting with them over the course of the event! Bobby was so helpful through the entire wedding planning process, and helped us with everything from color-coordinating linens to planning signature cocktails (which were also very popular!). We're thrilled that we decided to have them cater our wedding, and we'd absolutely recommend them!
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    Highly Recommend!!

    I would highly recommend Putting on the Ritz!! We used them for our wedding this past April (2024), and we are so glad we did. They came highly recommended by our venue (Visarts) and by our wedding coordinator (Completely Coordinated). We loved PotR at first because of the pricing. They were honestly the most affordable caterer for us (including an open bar), AND one of the only caterers that didn't charge for a tasting. The tasting, to start, was incredible. We got so much food and got to try a wide range of dishes. We worked primarily with Bobby to start, and we could tell right away that he was a pro. He knows the business inside and out, and gave us excellent advice. He was SO helpful with picking linens and designs, and executed it flawlessly with his team. Towards the end we worked more with Mila Balderas, and she was excellent. She asked very pointed questions to get us exactly the vision we wanted, and again, it was executed flawlessly! There was so much food at the wedding, and it was good! The dishes were simple crowd pleasers, and I mean that in the best way. We didn't have a single complaint, and they were so easy to work with given some of the food allergies we had.
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    Cait Sent on 07/02/2024
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    tasty and made the process easy

    So knowledgeable about all the logistics of the day. I felt like I was in very experienced and capable hands!
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    Delicious catering

    POTR offers so many options for every price range and the food we chose for the wedding did not disappoint
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    Great Experience

    From proposal to planning to execution, Putting on the Ritz was responsive, communicative, and professional all through our experience. On the day of the wedding, their staff was friendly, effective, and organized, and their food was quite good. Some of my guests said it was the best wedding food they’ve had. I absolutely recommend Putting on the Ritz.
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    Delicious Food and Wonderful Experience!

    Bobby and his team at Putting on the Ritz were excellent and provided a wonderful experience for our guests while taking the stress off of us during the planning process. Right from the start they were quick to respond to any and all inquiries. Our guests told us that the food was some of the best they had ever had at a wedding! The biggest hit were the lace cookies. Family members have continued to joke for months after the wedding that they won’t be attending family events unless someone brings those specific cookies (newsflash I’m surprising them on Easter). Not that there is any time for a bride to be worrying on her wedding day with everything else going on, but I didn’t have to think twice about anything catering related on our special day! It was taken care of and executed perfectly. Would highly recommend!
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    Best wedding dinner any of our guests have ever had!

    Without being hyperbolic, Putting on the Ritz provided my wife and I with the best wedding dinner we or any of our guests have ever had, and we can't recommend them enough for other couples.

    Working with a wedding caterer is a months-long process, and we had an excellent experience with Bobby Mitchell and his team throughout every step. My wife and I attended over 12 weddings in 2022 and 2023, so we were looking to do something a little different. From our first conversation, it was obvious that Bobby has decades of catering experiencing and he was quickly able to bring our ideal menu to life, while simultaneously making recommendations on how to best accommodate our vegetarian and vegan guests, organize our bars and buffet, and pick appetizers that really pop.

    Bobby and his team were always very easy to reach over phone and email especially as we got closer to the big day just to double check and fine tune things. Additionally, Bobby made it extremely easy for us to choose our plates, silverware, and linens too - just one less thing to worry about.

    At our wedding reception, things could not have gone better! We literally had dozens of guests say that this was the best wedding dinner they ever had. Some of our local guests from DC were disappointed to find out that we didn't hire a restaurant to cater because they wanted to make reservations to try all their favorites again soon. Additionally, some of our guests wish we had put out tip jars for Putting on the Ritz's bartenders because they were so pleased with the excellent service they received. As a final illustration of how easy Putting on the Ritz made the whole affair for my wife and I, we made a last second addition to our specialty cocktail menu and wanted to serve spicy margaritas, and without us having to ask or amend the catering proposal, Bobby and his team had jalapeno slices and tajin rims for the drinks, and they were the most popular drink of the night. This team just pays attention to detail and makes sure to execute on both the big and little things.

    Finally, and perhaps most importantly, my wife and I couldn't have been happier with the value of Putting on the Ritz. We self-financed our wedding, so had to stick to pretty strict budget parameters. We were never presented or pressured to review catering or service options that were outside of our budget, and were able to create a custom dinner experience that was perfect for us and exactly in line with our financial situation.
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    Professional Staff and Delicious Food!

    Putting on the Ritz provided food, tables, chairs, and attentive wait staff and bartenders who all added to our wedding day! The food was all delicious, and Putting on the Ritz provided vegan and dairy-free options for our guests who needed it! Multiple guests complimented the food, the attentiveness of the staff, and the signature cocktails at our wedding bar. The Putting on the Ritz staff also worked at our venue many times before and provided us with thoughtful advice about the layout of the space and what worked best. We recommend booking with them!

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    Thank you for your kind words, Ashley. It was such a pleasure working with you both. Best wishes for a wonderful future together. -Claudia
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    Delicious & Well Executed!

    The details, quality of service and especially the food was beyond my expectations. Serving food for a large group of people presents its own challenges, but putting on the ritz knocked it out of the park seamlessly. There were so many comments about how delicious the food was from the first plate down to the last table served. They did an incredible job and I would choose them for my big day over and over again. Thank you for your service and attention to detail!
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    Absolute Pros

    Putting on the Ritz did an amazing job the day of our wedding. The food was great, the service was phenomenal, and the entire staff was super professional.

    They made sure we had everything that we needed and helped out in so many ways.

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    Thank you, Christina. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your parents. I wish you both a wonderful future together.
    -Claudia
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    We haven't stopped getting compliments!

    Everyone LOVED the food at our reception; people are still reaching out trying to collaboratively figure out how to recreate their honey almond encrusted chicken! The antipasto display was beautiful, and the servers were beyond lovely throughout the night. We were blown away by the professionalism and quality of the food right from our tasting. The company is very flexible about allowing you to supplement bar package; we brought in some Irish cream to go with our coffee bar and some champagne for the head table. I would recommend this company to anyone and everyone in the area!
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    Flavor and Class

    Yum is all I can say. My guests are still raving about the food. The service was excellent and the price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them!
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    Great food and great staff

    The food was great, the attention to detail was on point. They went above and beyond to make sure the food was perfect. The only drawback was the wait staff being too good at their jobs and clearing my drinks away too quick before I could finish the drink! Haha
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    Great Service Company w/ Ethnic Wedding Experience!

    POTR & Bobby are THE people to work with for all your event service needs. Bobby went above and beyond to accommodate our south asian event and work hand in glove with our ethnic caterer. The planning for our 2 day 4-5 events was complex to say the least and Bobby was a fantastic mediator to ensure we could host a successful event. He put our caterer, venue and planner at ease with his level of competence and adaptability/flexibility. The level of professionalism POTR displays is incredible. They were always on point and ready to serve, clean up or help with whatever we needed. I would 100% recommend POTR as the most fairly priced and enjoyable team to work with. We are so grateful for their hard work, dedication to excellence, and would use them again anyday!
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    Amazing experience!

    We had a great experience with Putting on the Ritz. Claudia was exceptionally responsive throughout the whole process. She was very helpful from the beginning of planning up to the wedding day. Claudia is very experienced and competent in her field. She had helpful insight into floor plans for the cocktail hour and reception for the best experience and helped us to customize our menu options to accommodate all guests.

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    It was my sincere pleasure working with you. I wish you both a long and happy life together. Best wishes, Claudia.
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    Best party ever!

    From start to finish, Bobby was incredible to work with. Having never planned a wedding before, I had no idea where to begin when it came to feeding 130 people. Bobby helped us plan the perfect menu for our wedding and he knocked it out of the park on the wedding day itself! Everyone raved about the food and the bar- holy cow, the bartender was the star of the show! The food was SO delicious and everyone raved about it! We loved working with Putting On The Ritz and we are so thankful for everything they did to make our wedding so incredible!
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    Perfect in Every Way!

    We began talking to the Puttin' on the Ritz folks last October knowing that our planned 50th anniversary party would be at a busy time of year. They were helpful throughout the process and worked with us on the many details. The food selections were wonderful, and we changed them several times, never was there a problem. When the day came for our event, the staff arrived early and began setting up. The food was excellent, the service impeccable, the staff helpful and friendly and the entire day was everything we could have asked for. Event Manager Denise was a joy to work with and covered every detail to perfection. When they finished, everything was cleaned up, leftovers packed for us, and they left us with perfectly clean and neat areas everywhere they worked.
    We will without a doubt use them the next time we have a need for a catering service - and highly recommend that you do so as well.
    Nothing but the highest ratings for Puttin' on the Ritz!!
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    Amazing food and service!

    Putting on the Ritz was fantastic for our spring 2022 DC wedding! Starting from the tasting, I could tell they were very accommodating and customer-service oriented. I really wanted to taste their mac n cheese (being from Wisconsin I'm very picky about it!) and they let me come back for a second tasting just for the mac n cheese alone; needless to say it tasted amazing! They worked so well with our venue and were easy to communicate with. Neil was our point person at first (wonderful guy), but he ended up leaving for another job a few months before our wedding. We were nervous about having another catering manager who was new, but Debra pulled it off 100% and everything was wonderful! My biggest selling points for this caterer were (1) very reasonable price for what you get and (2) amazing taste of the food, especially the apps!! Beyond that they were friendly, easy to work with and professional! Would recommend to anyone getting married in the area!
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    Absolutely Delicious

    The food was absolutely delicious!! We had the discounted winter special buffet and loved everything on my plate (which is saying something because I am incredibly picky). Every person we spoke with loved the food!! Putting on the Ritz was even able to cater to our large portion of vegan guests which was hard for a lot of other caterers to do. Would definitely recommend!
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    What a wonderful experience!

    First of all, the food was absolutely delicious. POTR did such an excellent job at making each dish extra special. Cassie was wonderful as well. She was super attentive to our needs and was always quick to respond with friendly communication which was done mostly by email. The serving staff was fantastic as well. Everyone was great and I highly recommend POTR to anyone with catering needs and especially a wedding event. Well done Putting on the Ritz! You made our wedding even more special! Thank you.
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    Can't recommend Putting on the Ritz enough!

    Putting on the Ritz was one of the highlights of our wedding! They came highly recommended by our venue and they did not disappoint. Every part of the experience was wonderful. Neil is a true delight to work with and was communicative the entire time of the planning process and was an integral part of our wedding day. We got a ton of compliments about the food and it was just as good on our wedding day as it was at the tasting. They are a must have if you're getting married in the DMV area!
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    Great experience

    We’re very happy we chose Putting on the ritz for our wedding. Cassie was so responsive to our emails and calls and went above and beyond to make sure all the details were exactly as we wanted. The food was delicious and the service was phenomenal. We will definitely be using them again for other events!
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    Yum .

    We used Putting on the Ritz for our wedding reception at one of their proprietary locations (the Great Room at Savage Mill), and it was a delicious decision. Several guests commented on how much they liked the food and we have to agree. Make sure to consider their fun custom ice cream float bar for summer events! Our favorite appetizers were the Cape Cod (lobster on a pretzel roll) and Date with a Pig. The short rib was delicious and the crab cakes full of crab meat. Make sure you bring a good appetite when doing a tasting to choose a menu! One note in figuring out cost--gratuity wasn't part of our contract, so make sure to add that into our budget (and the staff do deserve it).
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    Putting on the Ritz

    The food was excellent and my guest loved it!!
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    Putting on the Ritz lives up to its name!

    My husband and I chose POTR to cater our wedding reception. From the beginning, Neil was highly responsive. Our tasting was wonderful -- it was a pleasure to meet with Neil and try the awesome selections. As we continued on in this process, Neil worked hard to help us with our ideal reception. His guidance and patience while we figured all the details out together was much appreciated. On the day of the reception, Denise was amazing and on top of everything. She really helped pull our vision together and kept everything on track. The rest of the staff were wonderful too -- we noticed their attentiveness and everyone was so friendly and made our reception a success. We were also lucky enough to meet the owner, Bobby!! He was lovely to talk to and funny. We truly are grateful for everyone involved that helped make that night that much more spectacular. We are still getting comments about how great the food was (especially the cupcakes!) and how everything looked. You all ROCK!!!!

    Thanks again!

    Monica and Dorian
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    The food was delicious

    We had a wonderful experience with Putting on the Ritz. Our wedding was postponed multiple times due to COVID and they stuck with us through it all. We had a Zoom meeting with Neil to go over the menu and layout and then met in person to finalize details as the wedding got closer. On the actual wedding day, we were so impressed with the whole crew that arrived, from those setting up, passing the appetizers, the bartenders, to the servers. All were very professional and a pleasure to work with. The setup of the room looked beautiful. The food was delicious, and they even packed up the leftovers for us to take home and enjoy for days after.
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    Excellent Service AND Food

    Working with Putting on the Ritz (POTR) was a FANTASTIC experience! Shortly after signing our contract with our wedding reception venue (St. Francis Hall), we reached out to a few caterers on their recommended vendor list. POTR/Neil was the first to respond! Working with Neil was a delight - he responded quickly/promptly, answered ALL our questions (there were a lot), organized a wonderful tasting, and worked with us to put together our cocktail hour/dinner menu. As we approached our April 2020 wedding, Neil helped us navigate pandemic related questions and assured us everything would be great...and it was! The food was excellent (we received many positive comments) and the service was fantastic. The POTR team were friendly, attentive and professional. Neil made sure there was a tray of appetizers set aside for me and my husband after we took our photos, his team checked if we needed any drinks, and they also boxed two dinners for us when they noticed we were up greeting our guests and didn't have the chance to finish our meal. I highly recommend working with POTR and Neil!
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    Top Notch Service and Food

    Putting on the Ritz is an AMAZING catering team in the DMV area. The level of professionalism is unmatched. Neil is wonderful and a pleasure to work with. The owner was also so very nice as we worked with him getting into a new venue space after an abrupt change of plans due to COVID. The food is also spectacular and the presentation is top notch. Hire them now, you won't regret it!
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    Best Caterer

    We couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. Cassie was beyond helpful. She was everything I needed for my wedding and helped me out together a wonderful wedding during COVID. If you’re a bride looking for someone who is amazing look no further. Cassie truly was wonderful. I’d give Cassie alone 10stars if I could.
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    So great to work with!

    Great experience! At the tasting, I voiced concern over the chicken being a bit dry and Angie reassured us it would be perfect the day of. We also decided we wanted the chicken prepared in a different way (breaded and fried instead of baked) and it turned out delicious the day of the wedding, not dry at all! All the sides and other dishes were amazing as well!
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    Delicious!

    Amazing, high quality food for wedding reception! Very special!
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    Best Food ever! YUMMY!! Mouth watering!

    I want to extend my sincere thanks to Neil and the entire crew of Putting on the Ritz. We had so many choices from food to linens. Neil helped us with the layout of the wedding and reception at the Newton White Mansion. The design that he came up with was perfect. They have worked at the venue numerous times and it showed!
    From the setup of the chairs to the set up of the tables and buffet stations, everything was just wonderful. The food was prepared fresh!! Nothing frozen. From the time they started cooking the food, my guest were anxiously awaiting the meal. The smell was delightful! I received so many complements from the guest! Everyone said that they had never had food like that at a wedding. YUMMY!!
    The food for the cocktail hour was just a warm up for the meal. I have to say that the one food everyone raved about was the spinach dip at the cocktail hour. OMG!!
    When you hire them not if, you have to have that dip for your wedding or event.
    I have numerous food allergies and they did a great job at keeping all of those off the menu.
    Again I just can not say how great they were! Putting on the Ritz is a local business ( we actually live right down the street from them). Please help support your local businesses! Without you they can not continue to do the great work and make that special event even more special.
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    i was very happy with the taste and presentation of food.
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    Wonderful experience!

    Putting on the Ritz made our wedding planning so much easier! We did the all inclusive package they offered. This made payments easier and planning less stressful. The day of they made sure we had food on our table and drinks even while we were running around busy! The only thing I would change is that the person I was speaking to throughout the entire planning process was not the same person there on the actual wedding day. Everything still went smoothly. Would definitely recommend!
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    Happy Bride

    I could not have asked for a better catering team to cater my wedding. Their staff was all so friendly and attentive. They took care of everything. And the food was delicious!!
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    Great service

    The food was amazing. All the guest raved about it. They were prompt and courteous. Loved their service. Highly recommended.
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    Tastefully Done!

    We went for a "tasing" before we chose this vendor. They had the room set as if we were attending a wedding based on possible ideas. We chose from an extensive menu and had so many options!
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    Book potr!

    Really loved working with Claudia as a partner during our wedding planning and wedding day experience. From the beginning, Claudia helped answer all of our questions (no matter how detailed or abstract) extremely quickly and efficiently. She and her team helped make our wedding venue so beautiful and accommodated custom décor and requests with a smile. Don't hesitate to book POTR for your wedding, I'm so happy we did and would recommend to any bride or groom looking for a reliable and expert catering company and coordinator. Thank you Claudia!
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    Amazing food and service

    Putting on the Ritz was clearly the caterer we wanted for our wedding. I emailed 5 caterers when trying to decide on who to have cater our wedding reception, and they were the best about working with our budget. We gave them a little input on some must-have foods (like crab) and they whipped up a delicious-sounding menu under the budget that we requested—and they could make everything gluten-free so the groom and his mother would be able to eat everything offered at the wedding! Claudia was easy to work with and very responsive to emails, even when there were a few bumps in the road with the guest list. Everyone enjoyed the food at the wedding, and the service at the wedding was great. We had a very short ceremony but the staff kept things moving quickly so everyone had their food and time to eat in the hour between being seated and the champagne toast. We also appreciated Claudia working with is on the open bar—we really wanted a coffee liquor that was available with their top-tier liquor package, but we couldn’t pay the top-tier price. Putting on the Ritz allowed us to pay for the medium-tier package and bring them a couple of unopened bottles of the liquor we requested for the wedding. They were accommodating to all our requests and we couldn’t have asked for more from our food!
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    Awesome caterer

    Putting on the Ritz was an awesome choice for our wedding! Neil and his team did such a great job and everyone loved the food at our wedding.
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    Amazing Food

    Not only was the food wonderful but the planning with Putting on the Ritz was so easy. Their food and décor was spectacular. Our guests were served a wonderful meal including appetizers, salads, and entrée. No one was disappointed and we are still being told by guests how great the food was at our wedding! We highly recommend Putting On The Ritz!
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    Highly Recommend!

    I would highly recommend putting on the ritz! They stepped in and saved my wedding day after issues with another caterer and our venue emerged a few months before the wedding. They provided top notch service and were professional through the whole process. I would highly recommend them!
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    Deliciously Accommodating!

    We did not want traditional wedding food for our day. In fact, we went a very different direction and wanted to have breakfast for dinner for our big day. POTR delivered a perfect breakfast buffet that everyone could enjoy. The Captain Crunch French Toast they made was AMAZING. It made for the perfect main course for a breakfast for dinner meal. Plus, who doesn’t love bacon?! Their servers were also amazing. Always checking in on us and always making sure our glasses were full. The bar also served drinks that complimented our breakfast menu with Irish coffee and mimosas. They were able to accommodate all of our needs for the perfect breakfast for dinner wedding and we could not recommend them more.
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    Beautiful Venue, Excellent Service

    We recently hosted our daughter’s wedding reception at the Great Room and were extremely pleased with the delicious food and amazing service (from beginning to end) provided by POTR staff. We worked with Angie, the venue manager, who was fantastic. She was easy to work with, responded to our questions quickly, and her advice and guidance were tremendously helpful. The catering and bar tending staff were courteous, efficient, and friendly and they ensured that the bride and groom were able to enjoy their special evening. We were impressed with the quality of the buffet meal which was very tasty and plentiful. We received many compliments from our guests who loved the appetizers and dinner as well as the beautiful venue and great dance floor. We highly recommend POTR.
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    Amazing Wedding

    We hired Putting on the Ritz as the caterer for our wedding at Gramercy Mansion in June of 2019. The process leading up to the wedding was great, we planned our menu and seating arrangement through Claudia. Claudia provided us a back up plan in case of the rain and met with us to go through the entire schedule and was very responsive to our emails and questions. The day of we had Denise assigned to us as our day of manager. Denise is the absolute best!!! She is so kind, upbeat, and positive and made sure that our day went smoothly. The food was amazing, and all of our guests were raving about it the next day.
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    Perfect Wedding Day!!

    Bobby and his team truly made our wedding day come together perfectly!! He was so professional to work with, and was so knowledgeable about displays, timelines, and weddings in general! He was readily available by email or phone. The day of our wedding, everything looked beautiful, and the staff was great. The bartenders and servers were friendly and professional. We received so many compliments about how delicious the food was and how beautiful everything looked!! I cannot recommend Putting On the Ritz enough!!
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    Exceptional

    I worked with Neil, who is absolutely amazing. From our very first call he was beyond helpful and knowledgeable. He was super fast to respond to emails, answered my 1000 questions numerous times, worked and changed our menu 10 plus times and more. He was so accommodating and helpful. The food was amazing! Normally you wonder if the food will be as good as it was on your tasting day, and I can say with 100% honestly it was just as good or better, and they served 140 people plated dinners. Our guests loved all of the appetizers and dinner. The wait staff was beyond professional and kind. POTR was outstanding! I would use them again in a heartbeat!
    Thank you!!!
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    My Guests Were Blown Away!

    I cannot say enough about our experience with Putting on the Ritz. It poured for our outside wedding, and the event staff adapted and put out AMAZING food. Everything was delicious, Neil helped us put together a perfect diverse menu that accommodated everyone and fit within our tight budget. Special requests were handled seamlessly and all my guests raved about the food. We had a pizza station among 4 other stations, which was a humungous hit! The weather was horrible, rainy cold and muddy, but the staff were upbeat, efficient, professional, fun and friendly! They exceeded our expectations in every way!
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    Everything was PERFECT!!!

    Everything was beyond perfect-the food, the service, the venue... Unfortunately, it rained the night of my sons wedding but Angie and her staff were extremely flexible and made sure the bride was happy and got everything she wanted. It was a truly magical evening! Bobby went above and beyond working with us on the menu and details. I would wholeheartedly recommend Putting on the Ritz for any occasion.
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    Delicious food, great service!

    We worked with Neil at Putting on the Ritz to put together a buffet-style wedding menu that was delicious without breaking our budget. Despite my frazzled and disorganized state through much of the process, Neil was very patient and helped us make sure every detail was taken care of, such as arranging for special meals for our guests with dietary restrictions, and coordinating the serving of wine and beer which we brought ourselves.
    I was warned by many that I might not get to eat on my own wedding day, but Putting on the Ritz set aside appetizers for us ahead of time and snagged us each a full plate from the buffet before anyone else. I'm happy to say that we both got to eat all the food that we spent so much time picking out - I was very excited about the buffalo chicken wontons, and they didn't let me down! We received countless compliments on the mashed potatoes, and were delighted to receive a tray each of leftover mashed potatoes and London broil afterwards.
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    Like Clockwork

    Neil and his team at POTR did a superb job catering our DC wedding. Starting with our free tasting (tons of food!), we were impressed with the quality of their food, professionalism, and competitive pricing. Planning and altering the order was easy with Neil's help. On the day of the event, they were efficient in their set up and break down of the outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. We chose the buffet option (bride and groom were served at our table), and provided our own alcohol, which they served from two mini bars. The food and table settings were wonderful - lots of compliments from our guests. POTR was recommended to us by a friend, and we're certainly glad we chose them for our wedding.
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    Outstanding food !!!

    Putting on the Ritz provided all catering at our rehearsal dinner/wedding/reception at the Historic Savage Manor House, Savage MD.
    Our event coordinator was Rae - she was outstanding !!!! Because of the ease of working with her to accomplish all the intricate details for our celebrations- we just handed the day over to her and enjoyed every minute of time with our guests.
    The food prepared and served by Putting on the Ritz was incredible !!! Our rehearsal dinner was a sit down Italian dinner (chicken parmesan and balsamic green beans - heavenly) for 30 which was so delicious....our wedding reception was a buffet for 50 that included crab cakes (amazing), beef bourgigion (mouthwatering), grilled veggies, a delicious pasta dish...everything ran so smoothly my groom and I were actually able to eat !!!
    They also passed hors d'oeuvres immediately after the ceremony and manned the open bars from before the ceremony began until the last dance ended.
    I cannot recommend Putting on the Ritz and Rae high enough... if the rating system here allowed me to rate 10 stars - I would!
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    Incredible Food, Beautiful Venue

    The food is excellent and they set everything up beautifully. Angie, who manages the Great Room at Savage Mill (our wedding venue), is a boss and a saint. She managed to put up with some very difficult family politics and was always on our side. She also offered no-nonsense advice and superior organization. Thank you for making our wedding day so special!
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    Superb Service & Delicious Food!

    We couldn't have been more thrilled with the service we received from Putting on the Ritz! They were by far the most affordable option on the "Approved Vendors" list for our wedding reception venue, and we certainly got a huge bang for our buck. Throughout the planning process, our contact person Claudia Raymond was extremely responsive and pleasant to work with. POTR was very flexible and accommodating: they allowed us the option of stocking the open bar ourselves, which was quite a money-saver; and there was no fuss involved in adding a vegetarian option to our menu when a few guests requested it rather late in the game. POTR even helped set up (and later pack up) several decor items the day of the event (guest book, favors, etc.), which was immensely helpful since our ceremony was off-site and we didn't have a day-of coordinator to take care of those tasks. The day of, all the food was delicious, from the passed apps to the salads to the dessert spread. I'd especially recommend the New York strip with fried leeks: so good! The dinner portions were generous (I sadly couldn't even finish mine, thanks to wedding day nerves!), and the waitstaff and bartenders were all friendly, prompt, and professional. Many of our guests raved to us about the quality of the food and the service. I'd recommend POTR to anyone looking for an affordable, top-notch caterer, for a wedding or for any other type of event.
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    Always excellent!

    I am a DJ with Bialek's Music Agency and have worked with this catering company many times. They are beyond knowledgeable and efficient, as well as able to work with all budgets and styles! I love them!
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    Putting on the Ritz/Bobby are Amazing

    5 stars across the board! Bobby Mitchell and his team at Putting on the Ritz are top notch and I don't think you can find a better value in Central Maryland. The price per person was exactly where we needed it to be (honestly, it was even less than we had budgeted for) and we didn't lose any quality. Our passed hors d'oeuvres were a hit (the mini crab balls and especially the CUBANO sliders). But I was very impressed with the buffet. A lot of times, you end up with rubbery chicken and tough beef but this was not the case. Our chicken breast was flavorful and moist and the carved top round was tender as well. The bar service was everything we needed and Bobby even worked with us within our venue rules to serve some additional alcohol options that we provided on our own. This allowed us to give a personal taste to some out of town guests as well as show our true colors as a couple with some of our favorite drinks.

    If you're looking at caterers that want $100+/person, you're doing it wrong. The POTR staff will do it way better and at a fraction of the cost.
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    Wonderful delicious food for our wedding reception

    Putting on the Ritz and Angie were outstanding to work with. Angie was a pleasure to work with, and she helped us put together an amazing fall-themed menu for our November wedding. Many guests commented that it was the best food they have ever had a wedding reception. Angie was also able to provide special menu items for those with allergies and dietary restrictions. We couldn't be happier!
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    Wonderful experience

    Their quality of service is amazing and its worth your money. Bobby is a wonderful person though busy but is kind to respond to emails and calls and keeps up with everything you need. They draw the seating plan for you, make the adjustment, set up for your big day and tear down after, makinf your day stress free
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    Delicious!

    Putting on the Ritz was automatically our caterer since we had our reception at The Great Room. It made things simple and everything was superb. The open bar options were well-priced. We went with a buffet for both the appetizers and the lunch. The food was fantastic — we had many compliments on it! Servers were also efficient and friendly!
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    Best wedding food ever!

    Putting on the Ritz was fabulous and the best choice we could have made for our wedding caterers. They were easy and generous to work with, accommodating to our needs and preferences, and conscious of working within the means of our budget. And, the food was incredible! I still get comments a month later about how delicious our wedding food was. People said it was the best wedding food they had ever had! And we agree! They are a wonderful team to work with and we couldn’t recommend them more highly.
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    Great food and service

    Easy to work with planning the reception. The food was great, guest complimented on it. They were very well prepared and served guest with a smile.
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    Amazing Experience

    Neil was amazing with catering our special day. The food wassss ahhmazing! The guests are still raving about the food. Thank you guys soo much.
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    Food that my guests still rave about!

    We are so glad we went with Putting on the Ritz as our caterer. The venue we chose, The Great Room at Savage Mill uses this caterer exclusively for their venue and I was nervous about not having options, but I honestly could not have chosen better. We were able to have 4 people included in our tasting prior to the wedding, and we chose a variety of protein and side options. Choosing was difficult because everything tasted so great! Due to the size of our wedding and trying to keep costs down, we chose to go with a buffet-style dinner. The food tasted exactly as it did (if not better) as on the day we did our tasting. One of our guests actually told us the one downside to our wedding was that he could only get one piece of chicken at a time! We chose the honey almond crusted chicken and it was moist with a crispy skin on our wedding day. We are still hearing rave reviews from our guests- and some that have been to over 5 weddings this year are still saying that our food was the best wedding food they have had.
    They have a great selection of proteins and sides for any budget and they are very flexible to ensure you have great food. The service the day-of was also excellent and our guests were all able to have their first and even some second servings. They were also nice enough to pack up any extra food to send home with us that evening.
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    Amazing food and staff

    We hired Putting on the Ritz for our October wedding. We opted for a seated dinner, cocktail hour, and to purchase our own alcohol for the wedding. Rachael was a joy to work with and was very flexible. The food was amazing (mini chicken and waffles were soooo good) and they even cut our cake for free, which from my research, is rare for caterers to not charge for this. The only issue I had was that I made it clear several times that I had 3 guests with a dairy allergy and even indicated on their place cards that this was the case and my sister ended up not getting the salmon in her meal because of some miscommunication so she was only able to eat mashed potatoes for dinner. Still, overall I would highly recommend POTR as Rachael is great to work with and the business owner even oversaw our wedding and made sure things ran smoothly.
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    We used POTR for 3 events ( rehearsal dinner, reception, brunch next morning). It was AMAZING! They exceeded our expectations in all areas. The food was exceptional. The service impeccable. It rained for our wedding so two hours before the ceremony, we changed from outside to inside. POTR folks adjusted on the fly to accommodate us. They were professional, flexible, friendly, and very helpful for any requests we had. I HIGHLY recommend OOTR for any occasion!!!
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    POTR did an excellent job on our wedding day! We've had multiple guests comment on how good our food was.
    We worked with Bobby, he provided excellent customer service from start to finish. Bobby is extremely professional and offered us great suggestions. Simply put, he knows what he is doing and you can trust him to follow through on your big day.
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    We got married last month (June 2018), we didn't actually speak with Putting on The Ritz until the end when it was time to square up on the bill, mainly because the coordinator from our venue works with them directly.

    My review is solely on the food and day of service which was all amazing. For cocktail hour we had their chicken buffalo dip OH MMM GEEEE, it was the best I've ever had! The servers were so very attentive and stayed on top of everything! I was worried about the temperature of the food because we had a buffet style dinner but they made sure food was at a good temperature. My advice to those going into contract with any caterer is to enter at a low number or the minimum. You can always go up in numbers but not down.
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    The catering manager, Rachael, is phenomenal. We asked for a summer picnic wedding. We also asked to get a tray of apps for our photo session, since I've heard of so many couples not getting to eat during the cocktail hour. I think a caterer with a tray was the first person we saw after walking back down the aisle- THANK YOU. Our apps: deviled eggs, bacon wrapped shrimp, mini chicken and waffles, watermelon feta skewers, polenta rounds with salsa, caprese skewers. Dinner was bruschetta chicken (YUMMM) with mini crab cakes, veggies, potatoes, bread, lemonade bar, fruit salad. They set up our cookie table and cheesecake assortment perfectly. They gave us a list of alcohol to buy from Total Wine to save money (we could even return unopened boxes!!!!!) and I had two people comment on how much they loved the bartenders and how thoughtful they were (they kept congratulating me!! :) ). We were so well taken care of and fed, and our guests loved the professionalism and quality of food. They are incredibly thoughtful and only charged half price to feed our vendors as well as our guests, and provided vegan alternatives for our guests with restrictions (unfortunately some guests didn't say they were vegan at the buffet line, so they missed the main entree and just had veggies... I guess the only things I would have changed were a louder announcement of "tell them you're vegan in the line so they know!", and actually having a table dismissal plan so that my parents could get to the buffet first. I didn't think a plan was necessary, I was mistaken.)
    The table linens looked amazing, they set up my ceremony and reception and cocktail hour, and I didn't worry about a single thing. And now my fridge is full of some leftovers and I have no problem eating this for the next week straight!
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    From the beginning of planning to the day of our wedding, Bobby and Putting on the Ritz were accomodating, responsive, and flexible. For our budget, Putting on the Ritz provided the best options in our opinion. Guests loved the food, and we were so happy that they put an emphasis on making sure we were fed during our reception as well. Highly recommended!
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    Our biggest wedding priority was the quality of the food, and Putting on the Ritz absolutely delivered. Our venue had a predetermined list of caterers to pick from, and of the 5-6 that we initially contacted, Putting On The Ritz was the only company who actually delivered a sample menu that was exactly in line with the food and budget that we wanted. We worked with Rachael from start to finish and she was so wonderful: Knowledgeable, warm, and very flexible! She was super responsive to all of our questions, even when we emailed her at 10:45 PM in a panic about something not actually that important.

    The food and service the day of was incredible. Everyone raved about how delicious everything was and the staff even boxed up the leftovers for my husband and I to take home (and there was a generous amount of leftovers!) We had a buffet but the servers brought us a plate full of food right away, so we were actually able to enjoy the meal and still have time to greet our guests. We were also able to provide our own alcohol while POTR provided the mixers and soft bar, and it was nice to have customized drink offerings (and be able to take home the unopened bottles!).

    Choosing Putting on the Ritz was one of the best decisions we made for the wedding. We're still dreaming about their shrimp and grits!

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    We had a brunch style menu and we worked with the Great Room and POTR is the exclusive caterer there. We had chicken and waffles, an omelette station, and a breakfast buffet with eggs, bacon, sausage, and biscuits. Everything was so delish and our guests loved that we switched it up. Everyone was very professional. I would book them again as they have awesome pricing with so many different menus and lots of customization.
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    Ali Sent on 05/20/2018
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    We worked directly with Neil who was great from start to finish! He responded immediately to emails and accommodated our work schedules for meetings as necessary! As for the day of the wedding the staff was exceptional and the food was superb. Our guests are still talking about it. I can't thank Putting on the Ritz enough for their expertise in making our wedding a night to remember!
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    Katherine Sent on 05/16/2018
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    We were absolutely blown away by the food and the service! We have received so many compliments on every aspect – the passed appetizers, the meal, and the attentiveness of the staff. Multiple guests have commented that it’s the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding! Thank you so much for all of your help and patience through the planning process – we can’t thank you enough!
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    Susan Sent on 05/08/2018
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    Putting on the Ritz threw the best party I have ever attended. The waitstaff was fantastic. Everyone complimented the food. The bartender is my new best friend. They cleaned up afterwards and gave us the leftovers. I could not have hoped for a better experience. Thank you, Angie and your staff for a wonderful party.
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    Rebecca Sent on 01/29/2018
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    For our wedding at the Ten Oaks Ballroom, Putting on the Ritz was so much more than a catering company. They treated us to a memorable and delicious tasting session, and walked us through customizing our menu. They helped us organize with thorough floorplans and scheduling templates. They set up the ceremony space and the cocktail hour/reception area (including tables, chairs, linens, centerpieces, place settings, and other decorations). Our layout also required rapid setup and teardown during the event itself, which the staff executed efficiently and with no complaint. We worked primarily with Bobby, who is the owner, and he went out of his way to accommodate our requests, which were many. For the money, Putting on the Ritz delivers top-notch service at a great value. On our wedding day, we knew that we were in excellent hands, and that peace of mind was priceless.
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