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Renaissance Chef Catering Company

Renaissance Chef Catering Company

Frederick, MD
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    Michelle H. Sent on 10/18/2022
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    Best wedding food and staff!

    We're so glad we hired Renaissance Chef for our wedding! They were so responsive to all of my questions and had really great communication ahead of the wedding, which helped alleviate some of the wedding stress. The food was delicious, all of our guests were talking about how good the sirloin steak was. They made sure the bride and groom got food throughout the day and helped with the set up before dinner. The staff were attentive and fun, even teaching the guests some dance moves! Cannot recommend them enough!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy that we could help you through the wedding process and celebrate with you on the big day. It was such a fun night! Best wishes!
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    Jessica Sent on 01/17/2022
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    Wonderful food and catering service!

    We found Renaissance Chef catering for our wedding in October, hosted at the Tea Room in Gambrill State Park. We had a chance to talk to Erin, and set up a take-home tasting. The food was wonderful - it was hard to decide which items to pick! They were really great about coordinating with us and the our guests who had food allergies and restrictions as well, highlighting a couple items on our plan that we didn't realize might be problematic for our guests - the attention to detail was great. I really appreciate that they had biodegradable options to serve from, though I did notice that the bamboo utensils that came with our event catering were different than the samples that came with our tasting. Overall, we had a really great experience and would definitely recommend them and use them again for future events.

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for these kind words. We are so happy that we were able to make the wedding process a little bit easier and that you enjoyed everything. I appreciate the feedback on the utensils. It is difficult to maintain a consistent supplier for the bambooware so we do have to use different types depending on what is available. We will definitely bring that up during tastings moving forward.
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    Brendan C. Sent on 10/26/2021
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    Seriously Awesome Food and People

    Renaissance Chef was hands down the best vendor we chose for our wedding. They were very communicative, responsive, and professional throughout the whole process, from the generous tasting, special requests and changes, quotes and pricing, and the day of. While not the cheapest option around, there are tons of interesting menu choices, the food was absolutely delicious and we're still thinking about how great it tasted a month later! Lisa was so nice and helpful the day of. 10/10 so happy we went with Renaissance Chef

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy that we helped to make the stressful wedding process a bit easier and more enjoyable. Lisa will be especially touched to hear your kind words. Best wishes!
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    Christine Sent on 07/17/2021
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    The best catering company and staff ever!

    The entire experience from hiring, menu selection, tasting the food, meetings and the reception were of the most excellent service!! Everyone that was involved were so nice and extremely helpful!! The food was amazing and all of the guests were very complimentary on our selections! In particular, I would like to thank Lisa who made us feel like royalty! They made our reception feel so welcoming and we couldn't have been more happy with Renaissance Chef!! Thank you!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words! We loved being a part of your special day and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything. Best wishes!
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    Ellyn A. Sent on 06/08/2022
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    Excellent work and service


    We’ve been in contact with Jake and his assistant Erin at Renaissance Chef for more than 2 years because of 3 Covid postponements of our daughter’s wedding. They have a fairly extensive but not too overwhelming menu of a variety of appetizers and main courses, and they planned out the amounts perfectly. The food was fresh and very good; the guests raved about the appetizers we chose (crabmeat dip, baked brie, and oysters Rockefeller in particular). They had ample servers who worked hard all evening to provide the best of service and keeping the areas picked up. We had a smaller gathering than what we originally planned for and were able to upgrade the dining experience for our guests to Prime Rib, Chesapeake shrimp and Chicken Marsala—all dishes and sides were very good. They also provided the bar set up/service for the event, and the evening flowed very well. Jake and Erin made working with them easy and they were accommodating to our every wish. I am very pleased with the outcome of this dinner and food thereof, and would recommend RenChef highly.

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you, Ellyn! I'm so glad that we got to celebrate with you...finally!! Thank you for hanging in there with us through all of the covid twists and turns. Best wishes to Kristin and John!
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    Angela F. Sent on 05/26/2021
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    Renaissance Chef

    Fantastic food and a wonderful vendor to work with... Our guests raved about the food and how good it was... Everything was delicious!! They went above and beyond to make us feel special and I would highly recommend them for your next event!!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Yay! We love hearing that we made you feel special for your special day. Thank you so much for choosing us to celebrate with you and Mike. Best wishes!
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    Molly Sent on 05/11/2021
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    Delicious and tasty

    What can I say about this caterer….AMAZING!!! They are delicious and so polite! During the whole tasting experience they were so patient with what we were choosing. Then we changed the menu the week before the wedding and they were patient with what we went with! They were amazing the day of the wedding too! Definitely will use them besides weddings!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the kind words. We were so happy to be a part of your celebration. Best wishes!
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    Erin Sent on 01/19/2020
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    Great experience

    Our venue only let us choose between 2 caterers. I reached out to both, and Renaissance was BY FAR the easiest to communicate with, discuss prices, and arrange meetings. Our tasting was a wonderful experience- it was honestly a fun date night on top of being wedding work! We would've chosen to have all the food if we could have. It was also really nice that the chef left us alone while we were eating so we could think and talk to each other without pressure. We had a buffet so we chose options we thought the most people would enjoy. A representative from Ren Chef attended our final meeting with our venue the month prior to the big day, which was a great opportunity to hammer out some smaller details we hadn't thought of, such as offering hot apple cider and flavored water at the ceremony site. They were super flexible with us regarding our guest count, as we had a few guests who had family emergencies and we didn't know if they were coming until the last minute. As for the Big Day... my mom and aunt couldn't get over how great the wait staff was. The staff helped my new husband and I with drinks and our meals and checked on us frequently to make sure we didn't need anything. And OF COURSE, the food was amazing!!! I was so sad that I didn't have much of an appetite because I wanted to eat it ALL! Luckily, they boxed up a bunch of food to send with my husband and I so we could really enjoy it at our hotel that night!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much Erin! It was a pleasure working with you to plan your celebration! The kitchen and service staff will be so happy to hear your kind words. Best wishes to you and Zach!
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    Taylor Sent on 10/06/2019
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    Amazing food!

    I am so happy my husband and I chose Renaissance Chef to cater our wedding. They were so flexible and responsive. Erin did such a great job at getting back to be in a timely manner when I had millions of questions. The food was absolutely incredible - Jake does an amazing job! The staff on the day of our wedding were so polite and made sure we had everything we needed. I would highly recommend Renaissance Chef to anyone who is looking for a caterer for any type of event - you won’t regret it!!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you, Taylor! We loved being a part of your celebration and are so glad that we helped to make it special! Congratulations!
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    Wanda G. Sent on 09/27/2019
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    Great Food and Service!!

    We worked with Erin start to finish and were very pleased with her knowledge and customer service. She ended up working the wedding due to someone leaving and could not have been more pleasant. Jake (chef/owner) is very personable and was very responsive to the allergy meals that were required. Food was absolutely delicious. My husband said that it was much better than anticipated, even though we did a tasting a year earlier. The service staff were very attentive and took excellent care of the guests. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a mid price caterer. You will not be disappointed.

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the food and service so much. Best wishes to Taylor and Nathaniel!
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    Nicolette O. Sent on 09/06/2019
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    Amazing catering company!

    We hired Renaissance Chef for our daughter's wedding and could not have had a better experience!! Erin was our contact person, so professional and so incredibly attentive. She helped us every step of the way, had wonderful suggestions and I truly felt she had our best interest at heart. Plus she was just about the easiest person to communicate with, so quick to respond! Emily was extremely thorough in our meeting before the wedding and everything was done exactly the way we had asked.We cannot praise Jake's cooking enough and we are not that easily pleased, having eaten great meals all over the world. From the first to the last bite, all was delicious. We had some station appetizers including the meatballs and the passed appetizers included the Maryland Crab Balls and the DaVinci Towers. We opted for family style dinner and it was important for the couple to have grass-fed beef. Jake went out of his way to accommodate and both the beef and the salmon were cooked perfectly, not easy to do for a large crowd! And the mashed potatoes were just awesome. The whole event exceeded expectations and Ren Chef was a huge reason for that! Thank you Jake, Erin and Emily!!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you Nicolette! We loved being a part of your celebration and are so happy that it was a success!
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    Susie B. Sent on 09/08/2019
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    Delicious and Wonderful Table Service

    The food was absolutely delicious. I loved how each table had its own platters and table service so the guests didn't have to wait on a buffet line. The service was perfect and almost invisible. I never noticed when items were brought to the table or refilled, they just were! I especially appreciated that plates were not cleared before everyone at the table was finished eating. Everything tasted just as I remembered from our meeting months earlier with the chef. I would definitely choose this caterer again.

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you, Susie. We are so happy that our service met your needs without being intrusive...that is always our goal! Best wishes to Erin & Nina!
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    Maryann Sent on 12/15/2019
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    Great Caterer!

    They did a nice job for my daughter's wedding. They were easy to work with from start to finish. The price was reasonable and the food was really good! Everything with the service went smoothly for the event.

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We were so happy to help you with your daughter's special day!
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    B & Sent on 07/09/2019
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    Best wedding decision we made

    After a miserable first catering tasting with a major company in our area, we reached out to Renaissance Chef on a whim. And wow, we are so glad we did. We did a tasting with them in their Frederick base of operations -- the back entrance of a performing arts building. And though we weren't sure what to expect with that sort of location, by the time we finished the appetizers we were sure Renaissance Chef was the way to go. The owner Jake met us and walked us through everything, let us take our samples to go, and made changes on the spot to what we wanted. When we got to the wedding week, we met Chuck, our day-of manager. This guy means BUSINESS -- he oozed competence and made our event look like a piece of cake to cater. We got drinks delivered to the ceremony site right after the ceremony ended (with a range of apps, too), we managed to eat our own wedding food (delicious!), and our bartenders and service staff ensured we never ran dry with what we needed. Prices were more than fair. Holy moly, this was a six-star experience. We'd hire them again in a heartbeat.

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Wow, thank you so much! We are thrilled that we helped to make the day a success. Chuck definitely means business at all times and we are so lucky to have him. Please reach out with any needs in the future!
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    Jeanie D. Sent on 06/24/2019
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    5 stars all around; professional; delicious food and caring!

    Renaissance Chef catering company was amazing! They were extremely professional, flexible and we got so many compliments on the food! They quickly responded to our emails and the tasting before our wedding was an accurate demonstration of what their food was like and what would be provided. At our wedding, we had a situation where a guest was very belligerent and then by accident, someone else got hurt. One of the caterers approached our drunk guest with compassion, kindness and professionalism instead of aggression and hostility. He helped diffuse the situation. This employee went above and beyond to make sure everyone involved (including us - bride and groom because the other people were our guests) were taken care of. We couldn't have been happier (and luckier) to have a great catering company on our special day! Thank you again!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Hi Jeanie, thank you so much for the kind words. I'm so glad that we were able to care for you and your guests. Best wishes to you and Jeff!
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    Rosalyn A. Sent on 04/26/2019
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    Great experience and delicious menu!

    Planning our daughter's wedding with the help of Jake and Erin could not have been easier. They provided us with many choices to taste, making it a delicious experience and offered their honest opinion and know-how to help us choose a menu that suited the needs of a variety of guests. Everything was delicious and served at the correct temperature, receiving rave reviews from everyone! Our dinner was served family style which was greatly received by everyone! Thanks again!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Hi Roz, thank you for the review. We are so happy to hear that everyone enjoyed the food and that we helped to make wedding planning just a little bit easier. Best wishes to Deena & Jason!
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    Sergio Sent on 12/21/2018
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    Complete Trust

    The food was incredible, the staff was incredibly courteous and they did a tremendous job of making my wife and I feel tended to. After speaking with my guests, they confirmed that the lines at the bar were minimal and that they had nothing but good experiences with the staff. Planning and coordinating was simple and convenient considering we set up a tasting to preview the menu.

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Hi Sergio, thank you so much for the review! We are thrilled that everyone enjoyed the food and that, most importantly, we made you and your guests feel taken care of all through the evening. Best wishes to you and Tiffany!
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    Adrienne Sent on 09/20/2018
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    Renaissance Chef Catering was the best for our Sept. 15th wedding at Thorpewood. They were so flexible and easy to work with. Food was great and so many of our guests complimented the service as well. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for a caterer!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy to hear that we helped to make your day special. Congratulations and Best Wishes to you and Marvin for a long and happy life together!
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    Liz J. Sent on 02/04/2019
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    Delicious food and awesome staff!

    We used Renaissance Chef for our wedding and the food was absolutely delicious. Their customer service was awesome - the whole team is super nice. My mom and I did the tasting at their kitchen which was stellar and we received a ton of compliments about the food at our wedding. We are so happy we went with them. Also, that crab dip!!!!!!!!!! I wish I had it now! :)

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for the review. We loved being a part of your celebration and would be happy to serve you crab dip again anytime ;) Best wishes to you and Ryan!
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    Samantha Sent on 08/19/2018
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    Renaissance made all of our wedding dreams come true, including dreams we didn't even know we had.

    From the very beginning, we were delighted with the prompt communication and vast variety of options, ranging from budget friendly to high-end. They offer both pre-set and a-la-carte options with endless opportunities for customization. The team was so respectful of our budget and vision, proposing both creative and delicious options to keep us on track. They were even able to concoct authentic Peruvian delicacies!

    So many people came up to us to say how much they loved not only the stellar food, but the amazing staff, who went above and beyond to cater to every single person's needs, from special dietary requirements to beer preferences over wine. Many guests were on a first name basis with staff by the end of the night, who truly treated our guests as family. I was beyond thrilled that the staff connected so closely with our guests.

    Upon entering the reception, our signature drinks were waiting for us along with full portions of every single one of our menu items. The food was served piping warm and delicious. Staff were so attentive to us that we felt like royalty the whole evening. Renaissance completely delivered on our request that all guests leave uncomfortably full, and even boxed up our leftovers for us to enjoy the following day. I wish I had a photo to share, but everyone gobbled the food up so quickly we didn't get a single one!

    Not only did Renaissance provide exceptional service, somehow did so in a way that helped us to come in under budget and ensure we started our married lives together free of debt.

    I can honestly say that our day would not have been the same without Renaissance, I know that a large part of the magic we felt on our wedding day was created by them. I cannot recommend Renaissance highly enough!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you Samantha! We had a great time working with you and Joseph and are so glad that we were able to make you and all of your guests feel special. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage!
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    Kelly Sent on 06/23/2018
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    Jake and the staff at Renaissance were so flexible and such a delight to work with!

    More than a year before the wedding, we had a tasting and determined our menu. Six months later, we realized we wanted to invite more people without a huge expansion to the budget, so we held a second tasting and changed the menu around -- and Renaissance was so helpful and gracious and full of good ideas to help us do so.

    They worked with us on some special requests like:
    - Food for vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free folks, people with allergies, and people with combinations of all of these dietary restrictions
    - Providing all the non-alcoholic components of our speciality mixed drinks
    - Acquiring a special type of cherry that my husband likes in his Manhattan

    The day of the wedding, their service was impeccable and truly almost invisible -- their team worked together seamlessly to have all the right food in the right place at the right time. They even boxed up leftovers for us as a surprise to nosh on during our honeymoon.

    The best part was the guests raving about the food. Thanks, Jake and team! Really appreciate all the work that you put in to making our day amazing.
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    Ben Sent on 06/22/2018
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    We were very happy with the catering services provided by Renaissance Chef! We used their services for both our rehearsal dinner and our ceremony. The food was delicious! Our guests raved about the teriyaki salmon, chicken a la renaissance, and the crab dip! We did a BBQ style rehearsal dinner and it was perfect for Memorial Day weekend with our families. Jake, Steve, and all of their staff were very helpful and responsive throughout the process. The tasting was great and very informative. We went with the bamboo plates and silverware and were pleased with the durability, eco-friendly use, and rustic feel. We had ~140 guests and the food came out quickly to everyone. If you are getting married in the Frederick area, we highly recommend using Renaissance Chef!!
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    Clay Sent on 06/27/2018
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    We were married this past May 2018, but believe it or not we had originally reached out to Renaissance in October of 2016 to get the ball rolling with our wedding planning. Not only are the staff at Renaissance extremely responsive, friendly, and personable, but they make sure that you feel like the most important person for whatever your occasion. I remember we went for our tasting and we were treated like royalty. We worked the most with Steve and Jake and cannot say enough just how truly kind and skilled they are at what they do. All of the food we ordered was fabulous and our guests were raving about it all evening. We did the BBQ buffet dinner with brisket, grilled chicken, roasted rosemary potatoes, mac n' cheese, baked beans and for appetizers, the veggie spring roles, meatball marinara, and pigs in a blanket. The food tasted just as good on our wedding day. We also had some guests with food restrictions, and not only did they accommodate, but they had made sure to have the plates made and served to the guests that needed them so there was no confusion, and they were just as fresh!

    The staff at Renaissance also includes all of their workers that helped set-up our tables, kept the buffet fresh, and the bartending service. Everyone was just so professional and interacted with our guests to make them all feel special. Lisa especially made sure to find us throughout the night to make sure we taken care of, and also brought us our own appetizer tray once we finished our photos.

    There is a lot to choose from as far as types of cutlery and tupperware, napkins, tableclothes etc and they make sure to sit down with you to review every single detail to match your theme or style. Never would we have imagined that we would be so impressed with everything that comes with working with our caterer. Renaissance should always be your #1 go-to for any catering needs. To Jake, Steve, Lisa, Erin and the rest of your staff, we truly thank you for everything!!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words, Clay! We are so glad that we were able to help make your day special. Best wishes to you and Matt!
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    Maryanne Sent on 07/18/2018
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    We decided to go with Renaissance Chef for our daughter’s April 7, 2018 Wedding Reception, at the recommendation of our planner Rachel at Rachel Kendall Events. It turned out to be one of the best decisions of the wedding planning. From the tasting (which offered so much food we took a bunch home to eat that evening) to the day of the wedding, Jake and his team were so helpful and accommodating, always attentive and quick to answer emails during the planning process. Not only was the food fabulous and very reasonably priced, Jake and his team were some of the kindest people we’ve ever met. Several of our guests commented on how “nice the caterers were”. I heard one story from a guest about one of the servers offering to run and get our ’92 year young’ Gramma Cumberland’ an extra blanket during the Cocktail Hour (It turned out to be a very chilly April evening!). After my husband’s “Father of the Bride” speech one of the guy servers made a point of congratulating him and showered him with accolades for a speech well done. They really went out of their way to take each available opportunity to be pleasant and helpful. And the food… WELL, we are still hearing good things from wedding guests about the food! Just in case you need a little assistance with decision making for your own event… here’s what our daughter and son-in-law decided on for their reception: Appetizers … Maryland Style Crab Balls (these are a must!), Spinach & Artichoke dip (really good), Fresh fruit & cheese display, Cranberry Spiced Meatballs (I make a mean meatball that our family & friends love, so clearly these were a must and earned a 10 from everyone). Dinner …. Beef Burgundy, Teriyaki Glazed Salmon, Roasted redskin potatoes, green beans almandine, garden salad (we had this plated - and was a nice touch) & dinner rolls. All the left overs were sent away with us and devoured at the after party! Thank you Jake and everyone on your team for all the special care. Highest Recommendations!

    Renaissance Chef Catering Company's reply:

    Hi Maryanne, thank you so much for the kind words! It makes our day to hear that we helped to make Caitlyn and Andrew's day special. Please reach out with any needs in the future. Best wishes to Caitlyn & Andrew!
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    My husband and I are foodies from very different foodie backgrounds who wanted to showcase that at our ThorpeWood winter wedding. After meeting with both of ThorpeWood's recommended caterers, we decided on Renaissance Chef first because of their willingness to work with our menu on a limited budget and afterward because they were amazing!

    Jake Sgueo and his staff did a fantastic job combining my South Louisiana cuisine and my husband's Maryland menu with a sprinkling of our personal family recipes on top. From our first tasting through the wedding itself, Jake's friendliness, adaptability, and effortless skill allowed us to have fun playing with the food!

    Even now, our guests can't stop talking about the food: best at a wedding by far, we were told. We were able to have the menu we wanted while making accommodations for all kinds of allergies and palates. My husband's aunt, who is gluten free among other dietary needs, was thrilled that she could eat absolutely everything: something she has never been able to do at a wedding. And the staff was so attentive and wonderful; my wine glass was never empty for long with Renaissance Chef's fantastic servers.

    Working with Jake and Renaissance Chef was great all around. I highly recommend them.
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