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Putting on the Ritz Catering is an award-winning catering company located in Laurel, Maryland that also services the Washington, D.C. area. This company offers catering at venues chosen by couples, but they also manage three venues of their own and are partnered with a number of other venues throughout the D.C. area. This combination of catering expertise and venue connections makes Putting on the Ritz a great choice that will simplify your planning.

Facilities and Capacity
If you choose to use one of the venues managed by Putting on the Ritz, then you will find that you have the option to host your guests in a covered outdoor, indoor or uncovered outdoor setting. The company’s venues vary in type and include banquet hall, historic and mansion-type buildings. Each setting offers a classic and vintage feel. More specifically, you can choose from the Historic Savage Mill Manor House located in Savage, Maryland; The Great Room located in Historic Savage Mill, Maryland; or Ten Oaks Ballroom located in Clarksville, Maryland. You can anticipate being able to host up to 400 guests. Each venue comes with all catering and service options.

Services Offered
Regardless of whether or not you use Putting on the Ritz’s venue services, you will find that they offer a number of services to ensure that your catering needs are met. The following catering services are available to each couple:

  • Buffet
  • Cake cutting
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • French service
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings


Cuisine
Putting on the Ritz Catering has been catering for over 30 years, and they have refined their menu to perfection. You will find accommodation options for a variety of dietary needs including gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, organic, vegan and vegetarian. Additionally, Putting on the Ritz offers the following cuisine styles and more:

  • American
  • Cajun
  • Caribbean
  • Chinese
  • French
  • German
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$74

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$90

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$71

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Tastings
China
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Caribbean
French
German
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Putting on the Ritz ,Catering

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
440 Reviews
97% recommend it
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Darby Sent on 09/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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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Megan C. Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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 D. Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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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Professional Network & Endorsements

18 Endorsements
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Wow, Great Food and Professional Staff. Worked with them for years and can not say enough good about them.

Della Blooms Della Blooms Wedding Florists

Putting on the Ritz is a fabulous caterer as I've worked with them at many venues here in the MD, VA, DC area. Their staff is always courteous and the food and display of their offerings are excellent. Personally, I hired them for our daughter's wedding and am so happy with that decision. I can easily recommend Putting on the Ritz Catering for my clients.

EverMoreEvents II EverMoreEvents II Wedding Planners

Putting on the Ritz Catering is a pleasure to work with. From the great customer service to the close out of the event I have 100% enjoyed working with the staff at Putting on the Ritz. I would highly recommend the catering service from POTR. Toni Taylor c/o EverMoreEvents II

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