The Classic Catering People — Local services in Owings Mills

I had my wedding on October 8, 2022 at the National Aquarium catered by the The Classic Catering People. Between COVID and having a baby, we had to reschedule our wedding three times. They were super flexible with the changes that we had to make. During these unprecedented times, it was refreshing to work with a company that was understanding of the challenges we were facing with wanting to keep everyone safe, and then again when my baby's due date was a mere 2 weeks after one of the dates we had scheduled.

Our experience with planning was fabulous as well. They responded to all of our questions and concerns within a timely manner. They invited us to their location to work with us to come up with a menu. They had a few snacks prepared for my husband and I. They asked several questions about our vision for the wedding, about any allergies or special diets that might require a special meal. They even let us know that they could prepare some staples for a children if we needed (we had no need to take advantage of that). They were also able to ensure that my favorite wine would be available at the event as part of the bar package.

Once we had the menu planned, we were able to schedule a tasting for the event a few months out. They encouraged us to invite my in-laws to the event as well (which we did, and my FIL really enjoyed being able to take part in that with us.) They prepared the entire menu for the 3 of us, and confirmed that everything was perfect for our wedding, and it was. They also had linens set out for us to pick from. When I gave them the colors for my wedding, they were able to pick a few different options for us. They also were able to suggest ways to make the linens the most cost effective for us.

The day of the wedding went perfectly. Our ceremony was at 7pm, and they arrived to begin setting up at 5pm. They set up for the ceremony. As we walked around the venue for cocktail hour, I was able to spot tables prepared for them to switch the ceremony space to the reception space. This was done within an hour, and went so smoothly. Nobody was standing around waiting for them to switch things over. They also set up my centerpieces, card box, guest book, seating chart, and table numbers. I didn't have to put someone in charge of worrying about that, and was able to have peace of mind that it was taken care of. When packing everything up, they also packed up everything for us as well so we could retrieve it the next day.

Every single person I interacted with was super helpful, kind, and respectful. I could not have asked for a...

For our daughter’s wedding we selected Classic catering. Our entrees were crab cakes and filet mignon and they were prepared to perfection and exquisitely presented. Our guests were from across Maryland and about a quarter of the states and also one from Canada, and so many are still talking, weeks later, about how delicious all the food was, especially the crab cakes. From our first meeting with David Atkinson, we had no doubt that we had picked the best. The tasting sessions was so delicious and beautifully presented. As our guests would later experience, the crab cakes and the filet mignon were among the best we have ever had, and we love both. The hard part was selecting from all the hors d’oeuvres and side dishes, but with David’s help, we came up with a perfect menu, and even then, Classic Catering far and away surpassed our highest expectations. Once our guests tasted the incredible hors d’oeuvres, they no doubt had high expectations for the main course, and, as indicated above, Classic didn’t disappoint. We heard compliments throughout the evening from virtually everyone, and the compliments are still coming. Not just about the food, but the service as well. Although the food and presentation were unquestionably the most important part, Classic did so much more. They advised on every element of the dining setup, with special consideration for complementing the grandeur of the Peabody Library, and worked closely with us to optimally place the tables to allow room for a six-piece band and a large dance floor. After agreeing on the many details, Classic coordinated everything and we were awestruck to see all the pieces come together so...

The Classic Catering People (Classic) is an incredibly professional and capable catering company.  Liv S. was our primary contact throughout planning, and she was wonderful to work with.  She was helpful and informed, and effectively facilitated our interactions with the linens provider.  She also picked up our account midway through planning, and was able to smooth out all details, and honor verbal promises that her predecessor made.  Liv’s experience helped our overall wedding come together smoothly; she was familiar with how Peabody weddings typically go and knew how vendors filled in various responsibilities.  Every question that we had, Liv either knew the answer or found it for us within 24 hours.  When our wedding coordinator had a major last-minute change, Liv’s familiarity with the many moving parts helped for a seamless transition.

As for the event itself, Classic staff was attentive and responsive to our guests' needs.  Multiple guests came to us to compliment not only the quality of food, but also the classy service.  One of our guests, a former restaurant owner, made a point to comment on the caterers' efficiency of operation.  Many of our guests could not stop talking about the food, with several shout outs to the braised short ribs and the Icelandic cod.  Classic graciously accommodated our request to change the first course from a salad to a half salad/half soup.  This ended up as a smashing hit with our guests; the crab bisque tasted amazing.

Bottomline -- you can't go wrong choosing The Classic Catering People and Liv for your wedding, especially if your venue is the Peabody library.  We...