Rouge Fine Catering Reviews
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Rachel Sent on 11/08/2024Wonderful Wedding Catering!
We used Rouge Fine Catering for our wedding and we were incredibly happy with our choice. They had a HUGE selection of options and were even open to bringing a few extra things (hello, late night mozarella sticks!). Everything was cooked absolutely perfectly and we had guests telling us all night how amazing the food was. We did family style, so they got to try a bunch of options. Rouge even sent us home with a little goody bag of food for our next night, which was perfect! Would absolutely recommend to others.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
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Caroline Sent on 10/30/2024Helpful, knowledgeable staff and AMAZING food!
We got married a few weeks ago at the Evergreen Museum & Library in Baltimore, MD. Rouge was one of the 5 pre-selected caterers on the venue's list, but I would pick this catering team over again no matter the venue! The staff was incredibly helpful and kind when we were selecting this vendor. I was actually choosing between two catering services, and ultimately selected Rouge because they were so kind and helpful. The venue and catering were the first items I checked off my list while wedding planning and Rouge answered all of my questions during that phase where I was unsure about almost everything. Rouge customized our menu and incorporated some appetizer ideas I provided from other weddings I attended. The menu felt so totally "us." And the food was AMAZING.
Our point of contact, Julia Milligan, went above and beyond to help make the day run smoothly. I can't thank her enough for answering many of my frantic emails and questions in the month leading up to the wedding. Julia also checked in with my husband and I during family photos to make sure we were doing okay and asked if we needed anything to eat, since we missed most of the cocktail hour.
When we sat down at dinner, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the Rouge staff made a separate plate for us to enjoy the appetizer we missed out on during cocktail hour. Everything tasted amazing! We selected the beef short rib and an autumn salmon for our entrees. That might be the best salmon I've ever eaten. My guests are still raving about the food two weeks later!
Rouge also coordinated booking our ceremony chairs and cake baker, so that was another weight off my chest. Thank you so so much to Julia and the rest of the Rouge team for making our wedding night perfect and memorable! -
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Elisabeth Sent on 10/24/2024Rouge absolutely made our day a total success.
We opted to do our furniture, linens, bar, and full service dining with them, and they knocked it out of the park. Kaitlin was wonderful to work with. For the quality of the food and service, I thought their pricing was very reasonable. -
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Peter Sent on 10/21/2024Review 10.18.24
Rouge was a delight to work with from start to finish. Very professional, communicative, and met our vision every step of the way. The menu was easy to put together and delicious. Highly recommend. -
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Erika Sent on 10/20/2024Incredible Food and Service!
I can’t recommend Rouge highly enough! They are truly the best in the industry, and their confidence is well-deserved. From the very beginning, they made the planning process seamless and enjoyable, providing an outstanding tasting that left us excited for our big day.
When I met our day-of coordinator, Anne, I felt incredibly grateful. She was organized, meticulous, and exuded professionalism, making everything run smoothly.
Now, let’s talk about the FOOD! It was some of the best I’ve ever had, and I’m still amazed at how they pulled off such exceptional quality in a buffet setting. You absolutely must try the braised short rib—it was a showstopper! I’m already trying to figure out how to enjoy it again.
All of the staff were incredibly sweet and attentive, contributing to a wonderful evening that we will never forget. If you’re looking for top-notch catering for your wedding, look no further than Rouge! -
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Olivia Sent on 10/14/2024I would choose Rouge Catering again and again!
Where do I begin! From beginning to end, our experience with Rouge was professional and seamless. Our point of contact was Kate and she always was responsive and helpful with any questions or changes I wanted to make to the menu. She assisted with coordinating the linens, flatware rentals, our cake and even the chairs for our ceremony so it was one less thing I had to worry about.
Their menu is HUGE. There is truly something for every person and style of cuisine you can think of. Our wedding was Italian inspired so we chose parmesan crusted chicken, Italian roasted salmon, and short rib. My husband and our mothers attended the tasting and we were in complete shock at our amazing the food was. I also loved how they give you a tour of their facilities so that you have an understanding of their operational process for your wedding day. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how flavorful the food was that they didn't even want cocktail hour to end.
Lastly, the wait staff and bartenders were so attentive, kind and seemed genuinely happy to be there. We had several comments about how they appeared to go above and beyond that normal "waiter" politeness and my husband was very touched how the bartender made sure to tell him congratulations.
I could go on and on about how positive our experience was with Rouge and I would 110% recommend them for your wedding or event. -
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Jasmin Sent on 10/09/2024Delicious food and impeccable service
THE BEST caterer that we could have asked for! Rouge catered our wedding two weeks ago and it could not have been better.
We had a complicated meal service--3 entrees and two side dishes served family style--that Rouge served effortlessly. Everything was hot and timely and in good supply, no need to hunt for servers or appetizers during cocktail hour. I heard from guests who mentioned how fun and lively the servers were as they dropped off and cleaned plates.
Everything was delicious too! We had crab cakes during cocktail hour that I swear were the best crab cakes I've ever had. Our guests couldn't agree on what their favorite entrée was.
Special thanks to Eli, who kept the whole thing going and took extra time to make sure our kiddish cup was cleaned, dried, and stored. Definitely recommend!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Jasmin, it was truly our pleasure to cater your and Brett's special day - from designing your menu to serving your guests! So happy to hear the compliments that your guests passed on to you. Thank you for choosing Rouge and for taking time to leave us this review. Congratulations again and please give us a call for your future catering needs :) -
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Sara Sent on 10/06/202410/10 Recommend
We used Rouge Catering for our recent September 2024 wedding, and couldn't be happier with our choice! We worked closely with Danica, who was incredibly knowledgable and responsive. They helped us with coordinating linens and menu creation- we received SO MANY compliments on our food from all guests. As an added bonus, the groom has a gluten allergy and they were still able to create amazing gluten-free options for appetizers and desserts. The staff that worked the wedding were attentive and a pleasure to interact with. The professionalism and the quality of the food were well worth the cost!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you very much Sara for taking time to leave this review. It is truly appreciated -
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Sam Sent on 09/28/2024Highly recommend!
Rouge catered our September wedding at Chase Court and did such an amazing job! Multiple guests (even some notoriously picky ones!) commented on how great the food was. Anne and the Rouge team were so easy to communicate with and work with. Further, every staff member we interacted with the night of our event was so kind and professional. Amazing to work with and worth every penny!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! I will pass this on to Anne and her Chase Court Team. So glad that your guests (event the picky ones!) enjoyed our offerings. Thank you again and please call us for any future catering needs :) -
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Michael Sent on 09/10/2024Wedding Recap
We have used many catering services. This was our first experience with Rouge. They listened to our needs, and we planned together a meal that reflected our tastes, seasonal favorites and our expectations for appetizers, salad, and final course meal. Kaitlin our lead before and on the Wedding Day was fantastic and we felt the staff was a perfect fit for our event. We couldn't be happier with our choice using Rouge to cater our daughter's wedding.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
We are so happy to read this review! Thank you for trusting us to build a custom menu for the wedding to your tastes and needs! I will be sure to pass this review on to Kaitlin and her team. Congratulations again to your daughter on her beautiful wedding :) -
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Josie Sent on 05/09/2024Incredible caterer
Rouge was an OUTSTANDING catering company.
Of course, their food is just incredible - we knew immediately after our tasting that Rouge was going to be our choice. At our wedding some of the most popular items were the scallops and the mini mac n cheese skillets.
The thing that really set Rouge apart was the way they treated us so special from day one. Celeste, Lindsay, and Kaitlin always made themselves available whenever we wanted to meet, and they listened to each request, and took great care of our vision for the wedding. It was a wonderful stress off my plate to have such a reliable and kind vendor taking care of such a critical part of our reception.
We used Rouge for not only food, but the open bar, table and chair rentals, dishware, and linens. They were even able to help us with an outdoor patio heater! On top of all that- they turned around our venue, the B&O railroad in less than 2 hours, and they made that room look absolutely stunning.
When we arrived at the reception after the ceremony, I was to delighted to have Kaitlin and Celeste ready to meet me and my husband right at the entrance, with a tray full of appetizers for us to enjoy before greeting our guests. They also packed us two complimentary to-go meals, since they knew we wouldn't get around to eating very much during the reception.
I cannot express how thankful I am for Rouge elevating our wedding night into a delicious, loving, and stress-free celebration. I HIGHLY recommend you pick them as your caterer if you're in the Baltimore area.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
We were absolutely honored to cater your wedding and we are glad that our team met your expectations! Thank you for choosing us and thank you for the awesome review :) -
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Laura Sent on 01/01/2024The BEST food & service ever!
We had a couple different options for caterers but we are SO happy we went with Rouge Catering. From start to finish, they communicated well and went above and beyond to make sure our day was 100% perfect! We changed our signature drinks multiple times and had to change an entree throughout the planning process and they were able to accommodate and provide everything needed for our drinks! The food….. The food had to be the BEST PART. We were blown away by the taste testing so we knew the food was going to be amazing. From the appetizers, to the salad to the main entrees and desserts, OMG, all tasted AMAZING. Our guests raved about it ALL night long, a lot of our guests asked us to get recipes on the food lol. Kaitlin was our main point of contact and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. She was the best and checked up on us all night! Always made sure we had drinks and food! We loved Kaitlin and the whole Rouge Catering team! I couldn’t recommend them enough, thank you guys so much for the best catering and team! We would pick you over and over!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
We were so happy to cater for you at your GORGEOUS Vignon wedding celebration!!! Thank you for the great review! It was truly our pleasure to perfect your delicious menu! -
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Si Sent on 12/21/2023Highly recommend Rouge
Great food is one of the most important features of a successful wedding, and we’re so grateful we hired Rouge for our wedding reception caterers. They were responsive to our requests, created fantastic dishes for our guests, and demonstrated incredible service from start to finish. Everyone raved about the cocktail hour, in which Rouge created delicious signature beverages and an assortment of amazing hors d'oeuvres including the lobster mac and cheese. I was so happy with their tasting day and Anne and her crew made us feel like we were her number one couple. We highly recommend Rouge for any celebration!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
We really appreciate you choosing Rouge for your wedding celebration and for taking time to write us a review! Now I am hungry reading about the Lobster Mac and Cheese - favorite! Thank you again and we hope to hear from you for your next catering need :) -
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Nicole Sent on 12/08/2023Great food, but unfortunately lots of miscues
I’ll start off by saying the food was great – everyone raved about it, and it was all delicious. They oyster bar at the cocktail hour was super fun and well-priced, and the cedar plank salmon and steak marsala were amazing. We loved how they were able to incorporate all of our favorite dishes, from crab cakes and lobster rolls during cocktail hour to cannoli, tiramisu, and chocolate torte for dessert. The day-of staff were super nice, fun, and helpful. We loved how the bartenders on the dance floor kept the party going, dancing behind the bar!
While there were many positives, unfortunately, we had a lot of let downs from Rouge, that prevent me from giving them a perfect rating. From the beginning they were difficult to work with. We began planning in 2021, and I understand COVID has had significant impacts on the industry, but we worked with at least five different points of contact throughout the process, and none of them told us when they were leaving or left another person’s contact information, so it was always a hassle to get in touch with Rouge. Turnover is normal, the lack of communication is not. Rouge recommended a rental vendor, but didn’t allow our order to go through their account, so we had to coordinate that ourselves, which the rental vendor said was not normally what happened. Many of the things promised to me during our calls didn’t happen: we asked repeatedly for servers to have trays of our signature drinks to alleviate lines at the bar, and they promised to do that and then did not. One bartender made my signature drink, an Aperol Spritz, with coca cola – I don’t even know how that happens. We opted for the “live” pasta bar, which was described to us as a chef station, tossing pasta with chosen ingredients and sauces, and ended up just being a buffet bar with no attendant. They told me they could serve cocktails while people were arriving, and then last minute said that they couldn’t open the bar until after the ceremony (this was not entirely their fault – it’s a venue rule, but why didn’t they check that when they initially said they could?) They called up tables for the stations, but skipped some tables, including the parents of the bride, who waited and waited before just going and getting food anyway.
In all, the food and much of the day-of staff were awesome, and few of the above issues were noticed by the guests, but there were a lot of hassles that I wish had gone more smoothly. I would still recommend Rouge, but definitely be extra proactive with your communication to make sure they'll do what they say they will.
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Samantha Sent on 11/10/2023Took away the food-related stress of our wedding day!
We heard about Rouge from our friends who hired them for their wedding, so we knew the food was good. But the way Rouge and their team run, behind the scenes, is the main reason we hired them, and they delivered.
Our venue did not have a full kitchen on site but that was no issue for Rouge because of the way they prepare and due to their box truck which has a kitchen. The food was hot, fresh, delicious, and plentiful. Our venue even required that we take out the trash and dispose of it offsite - Rouge handled it.
Kaitlin, our point of contact, was extremely communicative in the months leading up to the wedding. Whether it was matching table linens and napkins to our flowers or helping us make the signature cocktail of our dreams a reality, she made everything possible. On our wedding day, she made sure that my husband and I were fed by bringing us food and drinks when we were too busy.
Additionally, Rouge was extremely accommodating to food sensitivities. We had several vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free guests and we were able to find plenty of options that satisfied everyone without making it obvious. We heard from many guests with dietary restrictions that the food was amazing.
Lastly, the full staff at Rouge was so kind and friendly. Everyone was a joy to work with and made our day special.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
We truly appreciate you taking time to leave a review for us! So glad that you and your guests enjoyed the food, because everyone remembers the food!! :)
We specialize in safely handling all kinds of food allergies and sensitivities and it was our pleasure to take care of the special orders. It was truly our pleasure to cater your special day and again, thank you so much! -
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Samual Sent on 11/08/2023Rouge Fine Catering - More than Fine
We just have to share our fantastic experience with Rouge Catering, especially giving a shout-out to Julia Milligan, the Manager of Catering Sales & Events. We had our event at the American Visionary Art Museum in October, and from the very first email exchange, we knew we were in good hands.
Julia and her team were not just pros at what they do; they were also some of the friendliest folks we've ever worked with. They made the whole process, from our initial email to the grand finale of our event, a true pleasure.
Now, let's talk about the food – it was incredible! Our guests couldn't stop raving about dishes like the Brie en Croute, the short ribs, and the Corn pudding. Rouge Catering's culinary talents really shone through.
What really set Julia and her team apart was their incredible flexibility. They helped us pick the perfect menu and made sure everything related to food and the bar went off without a hitch on the big day.
And let's not forget our incredible cake from SugarBakers! It not only looked amazing but tasted even better. Our cake featured two delectable flavors, Cannoli d'ville and Peach Melba. It was a true showstopper and perfectly complemented our event.
In a nutshell, we highly recommend Rouge Catering, and a big thank you to Julia Milligan and her amazing team for making our event a huge success. If you want a catering company that's not only great at what they do but also a joy to work with, Rouge Catering is the way to go. They exceeded all our expectations.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
We appreciate you taking time to leave us a review! So glad that you enjoyed your special day! We strive to prepare the most delicious food for special celebrations, but also we really want everyone to have fun during the entire process and right up to and during the big event! Your wedding at AVAM was a blast! Congratulations again and thank you so much for the review. -
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Ruben Sent on 10/02/2023Great company!! Very classy wedding experience
Catering was perfect and the food was delicious. Really appreciated the customer service and attention to detail.Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review! J & J's event at Frederick Douglass Maritime Park was amazing! And that Paella was a work of art! :) -
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Erica Sent on 07/25/2023Amazing experience!
Choosing to go with Rouge as our caterer was easily one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. They were so responsive and flexible! They allowed us to buy our own alcohol, provide dessert that was near and dear to our hearts, and serve the late night snack of our choosing. We brought in both donuts and hotdogs from the bride's hometown (6 hours away) and they seamlessly prepared and served both after dinner for our guests. Guests are still talking about the food a month later and we could not be more pleased. We were seafood heavy on both passed appetizers and dinner and the cost was very reasonable. I cannot say enough good things about them!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
And we are so glad that you decided to go with Rouge!! We absolutely loved working with you to give your celebration the special touches that made it 'uniquely yours'!! (the donuts and hot dogs!! - such a cool addition!) Congratulations again and please give Hooper a treat from us -
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Joe S. Sent on 05/16/2023
Fantastic Caterer from Start to Finish
I truly cannot say enough good things about Rouge! From start to finish, they were easy to work with, accommodating, communicative, and had every detail covered. Major shootouts to Celeste and Amanda for their hospitality, patience, and execution.
The pre-contract process: This was the first caterer I called and actually had someone answer the phone at the same time. Celeste answered all of my questions, helped me to build a starting menu and invited us in for a tasting. I don't want to take away the surprise for anyone's tasting, but let's just say you get shown the whole operation, and you're treated like family.
The coordination and day-of execution: Amanda was our main point of contact after contract signing. She was organized, even keeled, and extremely helpful in every way. She made sure every detail was accounted for and gave recommendations when asked. Our floor plan, table setups, and color scheme were very well done. She made sure our guests were taken care of as well.
The food: I have yet to attend a wedding where the food was as good as ours (maybe I'm a little biased, but come on - a taco bar at a wedding is pretty epic). People raved about the passed apps and taco bar, and some thought we wouldn't serve a plated meal because the apps were so plentiful. The dual plate salmon and bistro steak was a hit. The dessert display was amazing as well - cupcakes, cannolis, and tres leches cake were all outstanding! I wish we'd have captured more food pics, but our photographer's attention was on the people 🙂.
The fact that Rouge cooks on site and could prepare all of this food for almost 200 guests was absolutely incredible! If you want a quality caterer that executes delicious and beautifully presented food, go with Rouge - thank you to Rouge for playing such a big part in our big day!Rouge Fine Catering's reply:
Thank you so much for allowing ROUGE to be a part of your day!! So so glad that you are happy........and YES, your taco bar was EPIC!!! -
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