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• Marti W. Sent on 09/13/2019
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  Plebe Parent Weekend Party (USNA)

  Deb and her staff were wonderful to work with and did a fantastic job coordinating our event. Our family was traveling from Illinois and Deb did all my pre-party planning. The food was fantastic and the service/servers in the house was professional and friendly. We were able to socialize and enjoy our own party!

  Deb and her staff were wonderful to work with and did a fantastic job coordinating our event. Our family was traveling from Illinois and Deb did all my pre-party planning. The food was fantastic and the service/servers in the house was professional and friendly. We were able to socialize and enjoy our own party!
• Virginia H. Sent on 09/11/2019
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  Wonderful and professional!

  Deb went above and beyond. She took multiple worries out of my hands by dealing with tasks and details that wasn’t part of her job description. People loves the food and said everything looked so lovely! Definitely recommend!

  Deb went above and beyond. She took multiple worries out of my hands by dealing with tasks and details that wasn’t part of her job description. People loves the food and said everything looked so lovely! Definitely recommend!
• Heidi S. Sent on 09/22/2019
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  Commissioning week 2019

  Deb and her staff were absolutely amazing!! As commissioning planning starts months in advance Dab kindly guided us through the whole process from menus rentals and to timing and staffing. Deb has done this many times and every detail was carefully orchestrated. The food was delicious, plenty for our guests. Deb arranged desserts and bar tending —both adding to our special graduation event. I cannot speak more highly of this wonderful group!!

  Deb and her staff were absolutely amazing!! As commissioning planning starts months in advance Dab kindly guided us through the whole process from menus rentals and to timing and staffing. Deb has done this many times and every detail was carefully orchestrated. The food was delicious, plenty for our guests. Deb arranged desserts and bar tending —both adding to our special graduation event. I cannot speak more highly of this wonderful group!!
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• Kim B. Sent on 09/22/2019
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  Debbie and he staff is professional and you leave the worrying to them.

  This is a very professional catering outfit. Everything was superb and the food was fantastic. Debbie and her staff will take care of everything so you can enjoy your event. She comes highly recommended. Not only was the main good menu excellent but her cake is to die for. It was so good , I asked her to make me another for a different occasion.

  This is a very professional catering outfit. Everything was superb and the food was fantastic. Debbie and her staff will take care of everything so you can enjoy your event. She comes highly recommended. Not only was the main good menu excellent but her cake is to die for. It was so good , I asked her to make me another for a different occasion.
• Julie S. Sent on 11/06/2019
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  Thank you for a fantastic Bar Mitzvah experience

  Becky and Debbie were amazing from start to finish! they helped me think through what I needed in advance, they were there from set up to clean up--they were efficient, super friendly and creative--and they did evetything possible to make my Son's Bar Mitzvah perfect. I cannot thank them enough!

  Becky and Debbie were amazing from start to finish! they helped me think through what I needed in advance, they were there from set up to clean up--they were efficient, super friendly and creative--and they did evetything possible to make my Son's Bar Mitzvah perfect. I cannot thank them enough!
• Ragan P. Sent on 10/22/2018
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  Great Service, Great Food

  Debbie Kupfer was absolutely wonderful. She worked with us to make our dinner, both food and service, (for 30 people) a great success. We highly recommend Debbie for any catered event. She is now "family."
  Ragan Phillips USNA '59 .

  Debbie Kupfer was absolutely wonderful. She worked with us to make our dinner, both food and service, (for 30 people) a great success. We highly recommend Debbie for any catered event. She is now "family."
  Ragan Phillips USNA '59 .
• Cynthia Sent on 07/17/2018
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  They were recommended to us by the realtor whom we rented the house from. There were 19 of us with different dietary needs. Having a catered dinner was so much better than all of us going out to a restaurant. Deb and her staff were amazing. They were very flexible, helped with the coming up with the menu, had good ideas etc. They were also so fun to be around. The food was amazing! We ended up getting appetizers, three main dishes, sides and dessert. They set up, prepared and cleaned up like they were never there. It was an amazing start of a beautiful family weekend together in Annapolis. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a catered meal/event! They were absolutely fabulous!

  They were recommended to us by the realtor whom we rented the house from. There were 19 of us with different dietary needs. Having a catered dinner was so much better than all of us going out to a restaurant. Deb and her staff were amazing. They were very flexible, helped with the coming up with the menu, had good ideas etc. They were also so fun to be around. The food was amazing! We ended up getting appetizers, three main dishes, sides and dessert. They set up, prepared and cleaned up like they were never there. It was an amazing start of a beautiful family weekend together in Annapolis. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a catered meal/event! They were absolutely fabulous!
• Lindy Sent on 12/08/2017
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  Deb’s catering business is highly professional. We do a lot of long distance planning and are always delighted with the results. Many times we have arrived with suitcases in hand with the knowledge that everything is handled. We would highly recommend Deb!

  Deb’s catering business is highly professional. We do a lot of long distance planning and are always delighted with the results. Many times we have arrived with suitcases in hand with the knowledge that everything is handled. We would highly recommend Deb!

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  Always a pleasure to work with Lindy and her family! They add a new meaning to celebrate - whatever the occasion! Thank you for letting me be a part of the fun!
• Pam Sent on 06/17/2018
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  I would highly, and without reservation, recommend Takes the Cake for anyone looking to hire a professional and caring caterer for a really important event! From our very first meeting, I knew we were in excellent hands. Debbie asked lots of questions and listened to our vision for my son's commissioning party; she responded promptly and courteously to my various questions and as a result, the event was even better than we could have imagined. All of our guests commented how fresh and flavorful the food was and how lovely everything looked. Debbie's staff is a top-notch crew too, serving graciously and cleaning behind the scenes and watching for every little opportunity to make guests comfortable and happy. I am not one to write reviews, but I am so excited about Takes the Cake that I wanted to share my comments here; and I've already passed Debbie's name to my friends. If you want an event planned with the care and attention to detail that you'd apply yourself, if you had the time and talent, you've found the right person to do it!

  I would highly, and without reservation, recommend Takes the Cake for anyone looking to hire a professional and caring caterer for a really important event! From our very first meeting, I knew we were in excellent hands. Debbie asked lots of questions and listened to our vision for my son's commissioning party; she responded promptly and courteously to my various questions and as a result, the event was even better than we could have imagined. All of our guests commented how fresh and flavorful the food was and how lovely everything looked. Debbie's staff is a top-notch crew too, serving graciously and cleaning behind the scenes and watching for every little opportunity to make guests comfortable and happy. I am not one to write reviews, but I am so excited about Takes the Cake that I wanted to share my comments here; and I've already passed Debbie's name to my friends. If you want an event planned with the care and attention to detail that you'd apply yourself, if you had the time and talent, you've found the right person to do it!
• Caroljean Sent on 07/13/2017
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  Debbie Kupfer and her staff were excellent. They catered the bridal shower. Ms. Kupfer made several suggestions, listen to my desires and together we came up with an excellent menu. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the food. Ms. Kupfer was easy to work with. I would recommend her highly!

  Debbie Kupfer and her staff were excellent. They catered the bridal shower. Ms. Kupfer made several suggestions, listen to my desires and together we came up with an excellent menu. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the food. Ms. Kupfer was easy to work with. I would recommend her highly!
• Holly Sent on 06/26/2017
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  Debra was wonderful. Catered 2 meals, lunch and dinner. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared!

  Debra was wonderful. Catered 2 meals, lunch and dinner. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared!
• Anne Sent on 07/05/2017
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  Deb and her team were the consummate professionals! They arrived early with smiles, set up quickly and served the most delicious food. Our party went late and they were so accommodating. I can give Deb and her team the highest recommendations!!!
  

  Deb and her team were the consummate professionals! They arrived early with smiles, set up quickly and served the most delicious food. Our party went late and they were so accommodating. I can give Deb and her team the highest recommendations!!!
  
• Mary B. Sent on 06/22/2017
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  Debbie catered food to our rental house for Navy Commissioning Week. Her food was fresh, cleverly garnished and tasty. She was able to adjust food preparation to our number of guests for our weekly meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  
  Our favorite meal was the crispy fried chicken.

  Debbie catered food to our rental house for Navy Commissioning Week. Her food was fresh, cleverly garnished and tasty. She was able to adjust food preparation to our number of guests for our weekly meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  
  Our favorite meal was the crispy fried chicken.
• Sara Sent on 12/26/2016
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  Debra Kupfer was fabulous to work with. The food was incredible and my guests raved about it.

  Debra Kupfer was fabulous to work with. The food was incredible and my guests raved about it.
• Elaina Sent on 09/10/2018
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  Mrs. Kupfer was awesome! The cake she made for my sisters baby shower was EXACTLY what I was looking for and everyone raved about the design and the taste. Would highly recommend!

  Mrs. Kupfer was awesome! The cake she made for my sisters baby shower was EXACTLY what I was looking for and everyone raved about the design and the taste. Would highly recommend!
• Diana Sent on 12/27/2016
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  Takes the Cake makes everything easy for the bride and groom. We loved all of the outstanding menu suggestions that were creative and reflected the vibe we wanted. The staff were all super friendly and professional. We appreciated the attention to detail, beautiful and seamless execution, impressive cleanup, and would wholeheartedly recommend Takes the Cake to everyone!

  Takes the Cake makes everything easy for the bride and groom. We loved all of the outstanding menu suggestions that were creative and reflected the vibe we wanted. The staff were all super friendly and professional. We appreciated the attention to detail, beautiful and seamless execution, impressive cleanup, and would wholeheartedly recommend Takes the Cake to everyone!
• Craig Sent on 12/30/2015
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  Takes the Cake Catering did a superb job with our Plastic Surgery holiday party. The staff was friendly and professional, food was fabulous and every detail was expertly taken care of.

  Takes the Cake Catering did a superb job with our Plastic Surgery holiday party. The staff was friendly and professional, food was fabulous and every detail was expertly taken care of.
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  Debra at It Takes A Cake is awesome! She has been making cakes for me for many years for many special events, and has made both of my daughter's wedding cakes and they were beautiful. Her attention to detail was spot on, taking her expertise with the wishes of what the brides wanted. The taste was exceptional and she offers many choices of flavors for the cake. I would highly recommend her for cakes or any catering needs.

  Debra at It Takes A Cake is awesome! She has been making cakes for me for many years for many special events, and has made both of my daughter's wedding cakes and they were beautiful. Her attention to detail was spot on, taking her expertise with the wishes of what the brides wanted. The taste was exceptional and she offers many choices of flavors for the cake. I would highly recommend her for cakes or any catering needs.
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  The food was great! The staff was professional and friendly. Debra was easy to work with, flexible, understanding and helpful. We could not have hoped for any detail of this catering service to be better. We are grateful.
  

  The food was great! The staff was professional and friendly. Debra was easy to work with, flexible, understanding and helpful. We could not have hoped for any detail of this catering service to be better. We are grateful.
  
• Deborah Sent on 01/26/2016
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  Debra was wonderful from start to finish! She's more than a caterer, she's a decorator, event planner, all in one! The guests loved the food, and the "vibe" we created at the event space. I would definitely use her again!

  Debra was wonderful from start to finish! She's more than a caterer, she's a decorator, event planner, all in one! The guests loved the food, and the "vibe" we created at the event space. I would definitely use her again!
• Debbie Sent on 12/27/2014
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  This was a very high-end corporate event, from china rental to bar tenders to passed appetizers as well as dinner. Debra was wonderful to work with from the very start. Our guests raved about the food, and it was a fantastic event. We will be using her again!

  This was a very high-end corporate event, from china rental to bar tenders to passed appetizers as well as dinner. Debra was wonderful to work with from the very start. Our guests raved about the food, and it was a fantastic event. We will be using her again!
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  Takes the Cake Catering is hands down the most professional, creative and responsive caters we have ever worked with. Their menus are creative (and delicious) and their staff is excellent. However their best attribute is their ability to handle bumps in the road.... so when the unexpected happens (and it always does), they step up and handle it... They make sure that every thing runs smoothly, the guests are taken care of and we don't have to worry about a thing. Priceless!

  Takes the Cake Catering is hands down the most professional, creative and responsive caters we have ever worked with. Their menus are creative (and delicious) and their staff is excellent. However their best attribute is their ability to handle bumps in the road.... so when the unexpected happens (and it always does), they step up and handle it... They make sure that every thing runs smoothly, the guests are taken care of and we don't have to worry about a thing. Priceless!
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  I first experienced Deb's catering 20 years ago. Her marinated shrimp, yum!
  Since then I have referred her to many of my vacation rental clients and would not even consider having anyone else cater one of my events.
  This last event was an intimate company dinner. She prepared the casual menu that we talked about and served it in the most beautiful ways; utilizing touches of crystal, candlelight and local flora. Who knew sliders could look so enticing? (And taste so fabulous!)

  I first experienced Deb's catering 20 years ago. Her marinated shrimp, yum!
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  This last event was an intimate company dinner. She prepared the casual menu that we talked about and served it in the most beautiful ways; utilizing touches of crystal, candlelight and local flora. Who knew sliders could look so enticing? (And taste so fabulous!)
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  Deb was amazing! She was so helpful and accommodating through the whole process of preparing for our daughter's wedding. She made great menu suggestions and took care of our rental needs and venue set-up. After the first time we talked, I knew that I didn't have to worry about a thing! She had it all covered from beginning to end. Our guests repeatedly commented on the beautiful food presentation, delicious meal, and exceptional service. And to top it all off, her wedding cake was the best I have ever tasted! I would highly recommend Takes the Cake Catering and Event Planning!!!

  Deb was amazing! She was so helpful and accommodating through the whole process of preparing for our daughter's wedding. She made great menu suggestions and took care of our rental needs and venue set-up. After the first time we talked, I knew that I didn't have to worry about a thing! She had it all covered from beginning to end. Our guests repeatedly commented on the beautiful food presentation, delicious meal, and exceptional service. And to top it all off, her wedding cake was the best I have ever tasted! I would highly recommend Takes the Cake Catering and Event Planning!!!
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  Debbie Kupfer and her team made our wedding reception beautiful! The food was delicious and our wedding cake was the best I've tasted. She is such a joy and pleasure to work with. She made my wedding day stress free and took care of so may details. She kept the time and pace for our reception and kept our event running smoothly.

  Debbie Kupfer and her team made our wedding reception beautiful! The food was delicious and our wedding cake was the best I've tasted. She is such a joy and pleasure to work with. She made my wedding day stress free and took care of so may details. She kept the time and pace for our reception and kept our event running smoothly.

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