Putting on the Ritz ,Catering

Bobby, Sue, and Wendy were very helpful during the entire process. I chose another caterer initially, but when they went out of business unexpectedly 3 months before our wedding, POTR was recommended to me by them. Bobby Mitchell took good care of us from start to finish. He was able to make the similar menu we had with the other caterer and everything tasted so good! All of my guests raved about the food!

My original caterer closed their business 4 months before the wedding and, fortunately, gave me back my full deposit. But I was left with finding a new caterer during a busy wedding time of early May. Luckily, a friend referred me to Bobby Mitchell of Putting on the Ritz. I had seen them before but thought that they would be out of my price range so I hadn't even considered them. Bobby pretty much matched the price and his package actually contained much more than my original caterer was going to. We delivered the centerpieces to their office ahead of time and they had to put them together as we showed them in pictures. They really went above and beyond with getting the room ready and it looked just like my daughter imagined and hoped that it would. The food was great - garlic mashed potatoes, grilled vegs and chicken marsala - all big hits. People were raving about the food. Things happen for a reason and I'm so glad that we ended up using Putting on the Ritz!

Cate was easy going and even recommended the day of planner we used Rachel from Plan it Perfect. The food was amazing and the dessert buffet was a hit we had very little cake left. We had two bars during cocktail hour and one bar for the remainder of the wedding.The bartender after dinner was flexible but we could have used one more bartender with the crowd we had :) Cate packed up any left over food and we had some great dinners even after our big day!
Thank you Keith and Jamie...

The food was AMAZING!!! I couldn't have asked for better on our special day!

This is the best venue ever. My husband and I went to different places and felt that we would not find a great place for a good price, but The Great Room has it all, great prices, great food, great service!! This is absolutely the best place, I was super skeptical at first because of all the good reviews and assumed that maybe it was just too good to be true, but honestly this is a wonderful venue. The venue is large and open ready to fit up to tons of people (we had a wedding of 120 people, a photo booth, dessert table, bar, DJ, etc. and still could fit more people). The windows are large and beautiful that fills the room with natural light, but even if you aren’t going to have a lunch affair (Like we did) the windows are gorgeous and the décor is very neutral so you don’t have to worry about anything clashing with your wedding colors. The whole place “Savage Mill” is beautiful for pictures and for people to peruse and meander around and never get bored. Angie our wedding coordinator was absolutely fantastic and helped us through every step of the way and made sure that everything was taken care of. We gave her the décor and she set it up for is and it looked wonderful. The food was absolutely delicious too and we kept getting complements after complements. The honey almond crusted chicken was a huge hit/ everyone loved this and said it was moist, the soy lacquered salmon was amazing/ light and delicious and packed with flavor and cooked to perfection, the asagio mashed potatoes were to die for/ creamy and delicious and filling; the green bean almondine was cooked perfectly; the Caesar salad was amazing it was more dressed than I like it but it tasted wonderfully, it didn’t taste generic or anything (there was also a artichoke dip we didn’t get to try, but everyone loved it). The table settings, the choice of linens was amazing, it was great that there was no corking fee, no linen renting fee, no chair or table rental fee and no cake cutting fee. This place was absolutely amazing, the service was amazing, they kept coming back to the table to make sure that everyone was satisfied and it was such classy, professional, upstanding service. I could not have asked for a better wedding reception. I personally want to thank Angie for her wonderful wonderful wedding coordinating/managerial skills she is a dream to work with. If you want to be a bride with little or no stress and have a perfect wedding day I definitely recommend The Great Room ( especially Angie) and Catering by Putting on the Ritz.

Pros:
- The beautiful room
- Great Service
- Great Wedding Coordinator/ Manager (Angie)
- Great Food
- Beautiful site
- GREAT PRICE!!

Cons:
- Far from our ceremony (but not fault of The Great Room)
- wish things could have lasted longer
- wish they served the cake individually to each person instead of putting it out at the dessert bar, but that wasn't explicitly stated to anyone

The food was great and the hors d'oeuvres were amazing. This was my 2nd time having POTR catering and they definitely do not disappoint.

My guests just can't stop talking about how amazing the food was! I loved our caterer and working with Cate was the best. She was extremely helpful. She always responded back quickly and handled everything. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Putting on the Ritz instantly. They took a lot off my plate.

Our contact at Putting on the Ritz was Bobby and he was wonderful!! From the first meeting to the end of our wedding day Putting on the Ritz did a terrific job! Bobby went out of his way to meet us at our reception venue a week before the wedding to finalize the details. He let me drop off all the items (cake knives, place cards, guest book, etc.) I had for our reception at his office when it was convenient for me. I gave him photos of how I wanted everything set up and everything was set up exactly how I wanted. I didn't give much direction to how the ballroom would be set up and Putting on the Ritz did a beautiful job! We had a little room for the bridal for the bridal party to go into before we were announced and Putting on the Ritz had food and drink in the room waiting for us. At the end of the wedding they gathered all my items and placed it on a table for my mom to take home, very easy and stress free!

I had so many compliments about the food! Most brides don't eat on their wedding day, but I have to say I ate a lot more than I thought I would that day!

We had our ceremony on the deck of the Great Room, and then the reception in The Great Room. Everything was amazing. Angie is a fantastic coordinator and was very patient and knowledgable. The food was fantastic and everyone loved the room.

Please, please hire Puttin' on the Ritz! The food was delicious- butter poached pear salad, black pepper crusted sirloin, crab cake, and asiago mashed potatoes (yuuuumm!), all excellent. And it all came out hot and fresh, not like the rubbery steaks I've had at some wedding :-) Perhaps more importantly, Cate is the awesomest catering manager ever. She made the day go so smoothly, and without us having to think or worry about things. She made sure we got dinner (God bless her), and had appetizers and drinks available to the wedding party during pictures. She also had lots of great suggestions throughout the planning process, all of which we were glad we took. I'm so glad we picked them!

Attention Future Brides, if you have not heard of Putting on the Ritz, Catering, it is my personal opinion that they should be one of your top vendors to consider. They truly have a passion for what they do and the passion stretches from Chef Ned throughout every member of their staff, especially from Karen the Catering Manager. I guarantee if you hire Putting on the Ritz, you will not have to worry about how your day will go. They provided above and beyond customer service and my guests are still raving about our brunch reception. Our day was amazing because of their stellar contributions.

food was amazing...got so many compliments on it all night long! great service, easy to get a hold of. highly recommend.

Our food was AMAZING! Our guests have been raving about the food and we couldn't be happier! The staff was attentive and professional. I highly recommend Putting on the Ritz!

Putting on the Ritz is fantastic in EVERY way. Please ask for Karen Foulkrod because she is the BEST in the business. Your wedding will turn out perfect if you have her in charge. She gets things done and knows the business better than most. The food was EXCELLENT and all I have gotten were comments from all of my guest of how good it was. We had our ceremony and reception at Ten Oaks and she also referred my officiant, Laura Cannon, to me and they all worked together and it was perfect.

Putting on the Ritz was awesome in every aspect. They kept us informed all the way through the process. They had a can-do attitude and went above and beyond our expectations.

Cate and the entire staff from Putting on the Ritz were fabulous to work with from start to finish. Cate and the head chef were excited to help us craft a special menu for our guests. The chef even showed up at the reception to provide a pork tenderloin carving station, which was unexpected and such a wonderful touch. Our guests raved about the food and level of service all night and the compliments are continuing to roll in 3 weeks later! Cate is simply the best. Her professionalism, flexibility, responsiveness, and creativity far exceeded our expectations. Prior to joining POTR she was a wedding planner, and it shows in everything she does. To further underscore the quality of POTR it is worth noting that they were forced to set up in a very short period of time because the manager at our venue would not allow them to enter the building until another event had been completely cleaned up. This was an unwelcome surprise to POTR and us, but Cate and her staff handled it expertly. We never saw them sweat! In the future, we will definitely look to POTR for our catering needs and we encourage anyone reading this to do the same!

Bobby and Sue from putting on the Ritz are FANTASTIC!!! They helped me create the perfect wedding from the get-go. We did the station option and Bobby helped us to personalize and put together a menu that was exactly what we wanted. Bobby also helped me to create a look for the reception that was stunning. Every time I needed help or answers to questions, Bobby and Sue were right there, willing to help. The actual reception was wonderful- EVERYONE was raving about the food, even our chef and foodie friends- which is a HUGE compliment. I would recommend Bobby and Putting on the Ritz to all of my family and friends getting married that need a caterer. ~Amy Noto

THE FOOD WAS AMAZING AND WE GOT NOTHING BUT COMPLIMENTS ABOUT HOW IT GREAT THE FOOD TASTED AS WELL AS HOW WONDERFUL THE STAFF WAS. I HEARD HOW FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL THE STAFF WAS ALL DAY.

Cate was FABULOUS from beginning to end! She was very responsive and flexible when I changed my mind or came up with new ideas during the planning. She even drove out to my venue to check it out, even though I couldn't be there to meet her. The food was FANTASTIC and the staff were extremely courtious, polite, and professional. Every staff member I encountered at my reception personally congratulated me, which I found very kind.
The set-up transformed the room, and I didn't even order anything "extra" or special. I was happily stunned when I walked into the reception room! So many of our guests commented on how wonderful the food was; even people that don't like "wedding food", and the value was incredible. I priced 3 catering companies and Putting on the Ritz was the most affordable, yet there was no scrimping on service or taste!
You will NOT be disappointed- and make sure you order the assorted cookies for dessert- they are AMAZING!

Putting on the Ritz staff was professional and attentive. Our wedding guests raved about the food and the quality of service!

We got married and had our ceremony in The Great Room in Savage Mill. The room was absolutely stunning when all the lights were on and tables were decorated. The food was delicious. The tasting is not until after you book, but no worries everything was so good that we had trouble narrowing down what we would put on the buffet.

Wow. Cate from POTR was so crucial in our wedding going smoothly. I didn't have a coordinator or planner, but Cate stepped in to offer us advice and help everystep of the way. She went way above and beyond the call of duty to help us. And the food was amazing. I received so many compliments that the food was delicious, everyone raved about the steak! I highly recommend trying that out! She frequently checked in with me and my husband to make sure we had a drink in our hand and had gotten enough to eat.

We did a buffet which was really great b/c everyone got to try a few things on the menu. The servers and bartender and chefs were very professional and were very much on top of their game.

Cate worked really closely with our dj and photographer and all of our vendors to make sure the day was perfect. I cannot say enough about how great she was. I felt 10 million times calmer knowing that she was behind the scenes taking care of everything. She was a wedding planner/coordinator previously, and you can tell she was great at it. She still is!!! Try to get her if you go with POTR. Oh, we also dropped off all of our centerpieces beforehand and she nailed the set up, which was a tough job b/c it was not your traditional display!

Anyway, we love, love, loved working with Putting on the Ritz and Cate!!!!

worked with us to personalize our event. food was delicious. room was beautiful. They had to turn over ceremony space for reception and it was a very smooth transition

The food was fantastic! I'm still getting rave reviews from guests at our wedding, especially the asiago mashed potatoes! The room set up was beautiful and everyone was very professional! I would recommend POTR to anyone!

We worked with Putting on the Ritz through the Great Room at Savage Mill. While we didn't actually work directly with anyone at the company (everything was done through the Great Room manager), the food for our dinner reception was absolutely amazing. My husband and I made sure to take the time to eat our meal at the reception, because we could not think about missing out on the food! We got so many compliments from the guests that our wedding food was the best they'd ever had!

I can't say enough about Putting on the Ritz. Karen and her staff were incredible. They worked so hard to give us the wedding of our dreams!! Our guests were all amazed at how good the food was and how wonderfully everything was set up. I would reccommend Putting on the Ritz to anyone. What a great business!

The food was top-notch, center pieces were outrageously good and the staff was very accomodating. We would use their services again and we'd recommend them to others.

Both the venue, The Great Room at Savage Mill and the caterer were fantastic. Angie could not do enough for us. I would highly recommend the caterer and the venue

I've had POTR at 2 weddings, 2 bridal shows, and most recently my wedding at the Great Room and I highly recommend them! Angie is wonderful to work with. POTR had sooo many options for whatever type of food you like and whatever your budget is. My favorites are the crab dip (incredible), cocktail meatballs, sesame chicken, and of course the garlic mashed potatoes! Angie and her staff even boxed up all of the leftovers from our wedding.

Food was fabulous- we received nothing but compliments. We would highly recommend!

Putting on the Ritz is amazing! Their food is phenomenal, Bobby was so incredibly flexible and patient with us and their professionalism cannot be beat. The company I work for has used Putting on the Ritz several times for parties thus making our decision to use them as our wedding caterer super easy. Make no mistake that they are by far the best caterer the DC/Baltimore area has! We have gotten nothing but compliments from our wedding guests and as a part time wedding planner I LOVE hearing that!!! They were early to arrive to our venue and setup everything for us. We were stress free on our wedding day and definitely have Bobby and Putting on the Ritz to thank. Highly recommended!!!

It was a pleasure working with Bobby Mitchell and his staff in planning our sons weedding. We received many compliment on the quality and quantity of the food and their impecable service.

Chris Miller & POTR did a wonderful job for our July reception. She was super nice and helpful from the beginning to the end. I would recommend POTR to everyone. Our guests raved about the delicious food, wonderful service, and beautiful venue/decorations (the Great Room at Savage Mills). Chris was very accommodating, flexible, and supportive through the entire process and I was so fortunate to have worked with her. Thanks again!

We highly recommend Putting on the Ritz for your wedding or next party! From our first meeting with Angie in the Great Room to the night of our wedding reception, the experience with Putting on the Ritz was outstanding. Our guests loved the service, the food and the venue (they actually thought we were OK too!!)

The evening was a wonderful beginning to "happily ever after!"

Diana and Casey

The quality of service provided by POTR far exceeded our expectations. Chris Miller, the catering manager at the Savage Mill Manor, should be highly commended for her professionalism, responsiveness, and her knowledge of weddings. Having our ceremony and reception at the "Manor" was the best decision we made. The venue provided an intimate atmosphere for our 85 guest and we received so many compliments from our guest. We can not forget to mention the quality and value of the food prepared by POTR. There were so many selections to choose from to serve to our guest. Chris provided her expertise in this area by making suggestions that were guaranteed to satisfy everyone's taste. Our guest raved over the Shrimp Martini Bar and could not get enough of the Mini Crab Cakes and Asian Beef Cups which were served as appetizers. Our guest also enjoyed the dual plated entree of Champagne Chicken and Lacqured Salmon. There was nothing to worry about on our day as everything was taken care of. We were actually able to enjoy our ceremony and reception because of Chris. POTR provided excellent catering services and we are truly thankful to have had our special day at the Savage Mill Manor with POTR. Many thanks to Chris for everything!!!!...Janice and Kalman

Putting on the Ritz provided us with delicious food that all of our guests enjoyed! From the tasting until the cake cutting we were extremely pleased with everything we tasted. They provide several choices of food to fit exactly what you are looking for. We especially loved the crab dip! :)

Awesome staff, amazing food! Lots of options. Creative ideas,

PERFECTION.
Accuracy.
Courteous staff.
Incredible prices.
Responsive and flexible.

They made our wedding the most amazing event after. Meet with them! You must!

The whole POTR staff is beyond fabulous!!! They went above and beyond on everything we asked and could've possibly asked for. We just love, love, love Cate!! She met our every need with flying colors. This little petite person is huge in professionalism, experience and sweetness.
Our guests had rave reviews about the food and we didn't expect less. We were truly fortunate to contract with them.

Our wedding was a complete success! Angie was great. She answered every question I had immediately. Everything challenge or obstacle I threw at her she had no problem with adjusting.

The food was exceptional and the cost was completely affordable. The servers were efficient and unobtrusive. The venue is amazing and Angie went to great lengths to create beautiful stations, decorative table pieces and even uplighting at no extra cost. We just couldn't believe it. We are so happy with the way everything turned out and couldn't ask for anything more. - Christine & Ted

Very pleased with the reception and catering. Angie was professional and incredibly helpful during the entire planning process.

Very nice to work with. Great food. Nice staff.

From the moment we contacted Angie, the coordinator of The Great Room, we were impressed by her friendliness, organization, and knowledge! Every time I had a question, she immediately responded to my emails. She had recommendations for other vendors during the beginning of our planning that were excellent. The reception itself was so beautiful. We chose The Great Room because of the character that Savage Mill possessed. The lighting, linens, and set-up of the room flowed just right. A big plus on why we chose The Great Room was the large covered deck. We actually had our cocktail hour set up on the deck! The food was incredible. People are still talking about it today. We had the beef tenderloin and crab cakes. Angie and her staff were nothing but professional and more importantly, friendly!

Chris Miller and her staff at Putting on the Ritz did an incredible job at the Savage Mill Manor for our wedding. The decorations were tasteful and matched our colors and centerpieces perfectly. The brunch menu was excellent and lived up to every expectation we had after reading the reviews. The prices were among the best we could find in the DC area.

Chris herself was a delight from beginning to end and looked after us every step of the way. She handled our special requests without a second thought and was very easy to get in touch with whenever we had a question or problem. On the big day her friendly and professional demeanor kept everything flowing smoother than we ever could have hoped for; I heard nothing but praise from our guests the entire day.

I would recommend Chris and her team at the Savage Mill Manor to anyone because I'm confident they'll be in good hands.

The food was excellent and service was great. I would definitely recommend Putting on the Ritz for your catering needs.

The food was as good the day of the wedding as it was on our tasting. When we meet with Angie the first day we felt at home and as if we were with friends. The reception was perfect. The staff was of nice and helpful. You can tell that they really take pride in what the do. From the room to the food.

Thank you so much for everything
Shannon & Phil

WONDERFUL! EXCEPTIONAL! DELICIOUS! FABULOUS! GORGEOUS!

Those dear readers are just a few of the words that I can think of to describe the service that POTR provided for us on our most special day so far!

Angie was pheonomenal! I have to say, I have a very distinctive pallet, and I did request a second tasting, Angie was helpful and supportive during this entire process. The staff was awesome! We purchased the white glove package, and let me tell you, it was worth everything! The reception was held at THE GREAT ROOM, our guest are still talking about how beautiful the room looked and how great the food tasted.

The attention to detail was out of this world. Thanks to POTR, we had the wedding of our dreams. If I had to choose one word, it would be hard, but I would choose: PERFECTION!

Thank you!

Putting on the Ritz (Angie Wise) was great! She was extremely easy to work with, especially considering all the emails and questions I was constantly sending! The food was awesome, and we were able to completely customize our reception dinner - from the appetizers to dessert, and they were easily able to accomodate an important allergy. The Great Room is beautiful and they had everything we needed to make the look and feel for the reception exactly what we had hoped for! I would recommend in a heartbeat!

We had an East Coast Reception for my son and daughter-in-law who were married in Oregon in September. We chose the Savage Manor House and could not have been more pleased. Chris Miller is such an exception person and helped with every phase of the planning. Her helpful suggestions added to our special day and she absolutely convinced me that it was possible for me to relax and enjoy the event.
Chris and her staff were also exceptional on the day of the event from setting everything up to clean up and assisting us with packing up our personal items.
Needless to say, the food was outstanding and all of our guests commented on the entire event as exceptional. I would highly recommend Savage Manor and Putting on the Ritz to anyone.

Putting On The Ritz Catering company by far provided an excellent menu as well as outstanding service for our wedding reception. The menu exceeded my expectations and the service executed by the professional, dependable and very efficient staff was outstanding. I would not hesitate to recommend Putting On The Ritz Catering for any special occasion.

We are so thankful that we had my daughters wedding at Savage Manor House with POTR Catering. Everything was perfect, the tables, the decor, the atmosphere, and the food. People told us how delicious the food was, and how beautiful the wedding was. Chris Miller is my new best friend! She is a treasure to work with, she was so attentive to our needs, kind, and very patient. Chris and staff wrapped up the extra food, boxed up extra flowers and left over items so that we did not have to worry about anything. The whole experience was so amazing and surpassed our expectations. I will be forever grateful.

POTR did an amazing job with the catering of our wedding reception. I could not have been more happy with their services. 2nd family wedding catered by Putting on the Ritz and not one dissappointment! Highly recommended!!! Your team rocked!

The food for the reception was great! They made sure that the food stayed hot. The service was also great! The bride and I watched in awe as they cut the cake. They know what they are doing here. All the guests were very impressed with the Champagne as well. A little detail like this goes a long way to set the mood.

Savage Mill Manor was a fantastic venue for our wedding, and everyone raved about the food prepared by Putting on the Ritz. Chris Miller was wonderful to work with! She was so receptive and attentive throughout the whole process, and having her as our day-of coordinator made the day so easy for us, and we were actually able to enjoy our own wedding, including the delicious food. So many of the guests told us afterwards that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to, and they were still calling days later to say it again.

Our ceremony and reception was held at the Manor House in Savage and the cateror Chris Miller did an AMAZING job with the food and the services of the day. I couldn't have asked for a better cateror. I got so many compliments about the food and the service. Thank you!!

They were an absolute pleasure to work with. Everyone has said how beautiful the space looked. The outside tent was a huge hit. We couldn't have been happier with Putting on the Ritz.

Everything was great!

Putting on the Ritz provided the catering service for our wedding reception. Excellent food!!!! All of our friends and families have been gushing about how good the food was that night. We had a carving station, quesadilla station and lots of yummy butlered hors d'oeuvres like mini crab cakes and mini burgers. Very flexible and willing to work with you on prices. For example, they suggested that we use disposable flatware and plates to cut down on the cost so we could put more towards food. Very professional. Potential customers should do a tasting. The food is excellent!

Food was excellent, as was the decorating and wait staff. Chris was a pleasure to work with, and made it easy. POTR also allows you to be very flexible, so you can customize a menu for what you want (i.e. not pigeon-holed into a preset menu). Cannot rave enough about their garlic mashed potatoes. :)

From the first meeting to the big day, Putting on the Ritz was extremely professional and very easy to work with. My day-of coordinator was gracious and thoughtful, helping to coordinate the events throughout the evening, making it easy for me to relax and enjoy the reception. The food was excellent, the buffet was beautiful and if I ever do another large event, this is the first company I will call for catering.

The quality of the food and the service was top notch. Many of our guests commented on the delicious food and the friendly, professional staff.
When we walked into our venue (Savage Manor House) the day of our daughter's wedding, we were overwhelmed with how fantastic it looked and the level of professionalism it took to get that way.
I would highly recommend Putting on the Ritz Catering and the venues that they serve. I only hope our next wedding will be as wonderful an experience as this one!

Working with Putting on the Ritz was a very pleasant experience. They provided exceptional value for their services and offerings as compared to other caterers. They went above and beyond what I would expect from caterers by assisting with organizing and decorations for the event. The food was delicious (many of my guests commented on how good it was). I have no complaints about their service or offering and I would highly recommend them as the caterer for your next event.

Bobby Mitchell with Putting on the Rtiz did everything he promised, plus more to make sure I had a perfect wedding day! He was always pleasant, accomodating, listened to all of my ideas and made some great suggestions. He took time to help me through all of the changes I made during the course of my wedding planning. All of the little detailed ideas I had he took and brought to life beautifully from the tea and lemonade to the candy bar! Bobby is an expert and could have charged a lot more than he did. Putting on the Ritz was excellent, affordable and friendly. I would reccomend them to anyone!

Putting on the Ritz made my wedding, easy, fun, enjoyable, and no one walked away hungry. The staff was professional curteous and was easily accessible. They definately took the worry away and made the day better for my new husband and I.

If you are reading this now, brace yourself and please read carefully (its a litte wordy BUT so worth your time)!

From the moment we found POTR at the bridal show in December of 2007 at the Great Room in Savage, Maryland my husband and I knew that there was a special connection. The stations were very appealing and the food tasted great, moreover, the staff was professional and kind. The shrimp martini bar and the sirloin display station was absolutely eye catching; so much so, that it won our hearts. That was our first bridal show that we attended, so we decided to continue researching other caterers in the metro area based on:

~ vendor qualities (reputation, operation, longevity, and experience)
~ quality / quantity of food (taste and presentation)
~ professionalism and personality of staff (welcoming and friendly)
~ services / price (packages, equipment, and style of serving)
~ client relationship (comfortable and trust worthy)

We Googled many caterers to review their ratings and found out some very interesting information. When we reviewed consumer ratings for POTR, we observed nothing but praises from different websites. Other caterers came close to meeting our criteria, but there was always something that drove them from an A to a B- when conducting our research. We must have researched more than 10 caterers in the metropolitan area but POTR met all of our needs with an award winning A+ at the end.

From the moment we met Karen Foulkrod, our event manager, our lives changed and the whole wedding process regarding the catering aspect was like walking on water. Karen was energetic, professional, funny, and very welcoming throughout our meeting. She answered all of our questions and concerns, most importantly, made us feel safe with her and the company.As the days grew closer to the wedding, we kept in contact with Karen constantly and she worked with us until the very end. She also worked very collectively with my florist (Elner Gant of Petals Floral Design) and communicated with her frequently regarding our wedding layout. We pretty much knew what we wanted, however, Karen professionally advised us on certain aspects of the wedding � but � ultimately she left the decision to us and made sure we were comfortable with the decisions that we made, moreover, everyone was on the same accord. There was never a problem when we wanted to change certain details; whether adding or subtracting something from the customized menu, the seating arrangement for the ceremony and reception, the order of service for the reception, or positioning of the wedding cake. Overall, Karen would reassure me that everything was going to be OK and not to worry about a thing.

OK...this is where it gets GOOD!

The day of the wedding�hmmm�one word � AMAZING! I�m speechless every time I think about it because of how wonderful everything was. Karen was present on our wedding day; her and the staff were phenomenal! We received so many compliments from family and friends about POTR such as, how excellent the food tasted, the set up in the foyer, the ceremony and reception layout, the bar, and much more. We were told by many of our guests that our wedding was �ONE OF THE BEST WEDDINGS they have ever been to, it was very well done, and will not be forgotten�. Let�s just put it this way�everything we have experienced throughout this journey with POTR came to life � Karen made everything possible and flawless�a dream come true.

Thank you so much POTR for making our wedding day memorable, most of all, for blessing us with an angel like Karen!

Many thanks,
Mr. & Mrs. Little

Last spring, my husband and I were married at Historic Oaklands in Columbia. Using POTR was the best decision we made. We worked with Chris Miller who is incredible. There is no other word for her. If you have Chris, you don't need a wedding planner. She does it all. When, after weeks of discussion, we tossed out all our plans and took the reception in an entirely different direction, she didn't even blink. When my centerpieces weren't quite right, I took one into her, she looked at it for a few moments, made a minor change and it was perfect. She worked with my father when he insisted on wines they didn't normally serve. She came to the rehearsal which would have been chaos without her. At the wedding, she orchestrated the ceremony so that it went off like clockwork. The reception was flawless. If there were any problems, we didn't know about them. Chris was everywhere, taking care of everything, yet she never seemed rushed or flustered.

As for the food, it was amazing -- from our signature cocktail and hors d'oeuvres to the spectacular sundae bar. All the food got rave reviews from my friends (who tend to be a little critical). Of course, when you use POTR, you expect delicious food... that's just what they do.

My wedding was as perfect as a wedding can get and a lot of the credit for that goes to Chris Miller and Putting on the Ritz.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Bobby. We hired him at the last minute, about a month before our wedding and he came through! Our guests are still raving about the food some 8 months later. He went above and beyond our expectations. We will definitely do business with him again.

Yummy! That's all there is to say! They were very flexible and let us swap out different foods. We chose the Proscuitto wrapped chicken and the champagne Salmon... and both were a big hit! The tasting was unbelieveable. WE had a seted reception and everyone was served within 15 minutes nad no cold food. It was wonderful.

Angie and her team were fantastic! They made our wedding day perfect and I trusted them to carry out my ideas completely. The room was set up beautifully, the food was delicious (which is not typical for most buffets that I have been to) and the service was impeccable. I would highly recommend Putting on the Ritz and the Great Room to anyone.

The food was exceptional. It was just as good for our 160 guests as it was at our tasting with 6 people.

This catering service, Putting on the Ritz, was amazing. The food was incredible, the service impeccable. The coordinator Chris Miller made sure I had her personal number and made sure that every single detail was perfect. Our wedding turned out perfectly and it was mostly due to this catering service. High quality food at an extremely reasonable cost. The professionalism was unsurpassed and they were completely flexible on changes right on up to 48 hours prior to the event. The venue was unbelievable. Very elegant and intimate at the same time and Chris Miller made sure the place just oozed silver and gold and poinsettias for the Holidays. The way the Manor House was decorated was the continual conversation piece well after the event by everyone who attended. Everyone commented on the quality of the food as well as the service. It was just perfect. They definitely made our dreams come true on New Year's Eve, 2008 !! Dana & Jim Merritt

All I can say is WOW! POTR is a GREAT Caterer. Karen did everything and then a million other things for us, and we couldnt ask for anything better. Thanks a bunch from Steven and Tatiana!!! I would definately recommend POTR to anyone. ASK FOR KAREN! :)

The food tastes wonderful. They have an extensive menu and options. I had an early dinner for my reception with a DJ and my husband's cousin had a tiki bar and appetizers with a live band only a few weeks later for her reception though at the same place, but each was completely unique. They can work with any budget one has, from BYOB to and open bar; from veggie's and dip to shrimp cocktails. They'll serve your cake and wrap up any and all leftovers for you. They offer a generous tasting before the event so there will be no surprises. The staff are friendly, personable and professional. Even if you have a special dish that only you know the recipe for they can accommodate.

We can't think of even one thing that Putting on the Ritz could have done better. The catering and beverage service was wonderful and the food was amazing. Our contact with Putting on the Ritz, Angie Wise, was professional, caring, and responsive. It was a very memorable reception.

Angie is an exceptional coordinator. I did not have to worrry about anything. She took my ideas and ran with it and made the day very special. My guest were so impressed with the venue, food, and service.

This was a great service! Thanks for all the hard work of the people at Putting on the Ritz!

Everyone we worked with at Putting on The Ritz and at the Great Room was extremely professional and helpful. Angie Wise was fabulous throughout the planning process. She answered countless number of emails and phone calls. On the day of the wedding, the entire staff went out of their way to make sure that we had everything we needed. Angie organized everything down to a T. We couldnt have been happier with our choice of the Great Room and Putting on the Ritz for our special day. We would certainly recommend this vendor.

Joette at Putting on the Ritz was AMAZING! She was sooo nice and personable. On my wedding day everything looked beautiful and the guests raved about the food! The salmon was to die for and my signature cocktail was a hit! Thanks POTR!!!

Everything was perfect! All of our guests had nothing but great things to say about the food & service! Thank you so much Bobby for making it such a wonderful experience.

The food was outstanding! Any event I have ever been to where Putting on the Ritz is catering has always been delicious. Always friendly and consistent. They have a good selection to fit any style wedding.

My husband and I were married at The Historic Savage Mill Manor on Sept 27, 2008. Putting on the Ritz delivered an unparalleled performance. We were absolutely thrilled with their delivery on details, and their overall sense of atmosphere and timing. Chris Miller's coordination of the event was superb. Altogether, we were able to set aside or worries and truly enjoy the evening.

Incredible. The food was amazing. It was presented beautifully and tasted wonderful. Bobby and his team did a fabulous job. The service was great, professional and attentive to the end.
They worked with my planner to create an atmosphere that I cannot describe....
They are still talking about the tappas spoons and the mashed potatoes....Great job.

Karen and her crew at POTR went above and beyond what I had expected for our wedding day. From our first meeting together, Karen made myself and my mother feel at ease with planning the big day. She is extremely professional but at the same time so friendly you feel like you are working with a friend. From the selection of the food to the selection of the chairs and linens, Karen gave us answers without the usual wedding vendor B.S. She was absolutely fabulous! On top of the wonderful service, the food was AMAZING. Our guests are still talking about it. Karen and her crew made sure that everyone, including our vegan relatives, were well fed. We had our cocktail hour and reception in the same space. The staff that night assembled and served everything effortlessly. We were extremely satisfied with the service. I can not say enough about POTR. I HIGHLY recommend them.

Putting on the Ritz Catering(POTR) is phenomenal to say the least. From the tasting to the choosing of the venue, set up of the food and tables, and to my AMAZING Wedding. I initially began working with Bob(owner). I was provided excellent service, professional to say the very least. I found the prices to be flexible for any budget high to low. Great menu selection. Once we started working with Karen the experience only doubled with great ways to set up our Mansion wedding. The food set up was beautiful(Buffet). My guests are still raving about how great everything looked and tasted. Most weddings I have attended in the past have had pretty "Yucky" food. Not POTR. We tried a few caterers before choosing POTR. They provided everything from extra tables, chairs, linens and more. Flawlessly worked with the other Vendors. They served the cake and our guest actually got to eat it. Most wedding cake gets wasted. The staff was professional, prompt, ready, clean and neat, and on the job. No horseplay. This caterer is now a Family friend as far as I am concerned. We Highly Recommend their services. POTR deserves a "10".
!!!!THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING WEDDING!!!!!

Highly favored, they catered a few events I have been to in the past including bridal shows etc. The food is excellent, my soecial menu was the cajun chicken stuffed with tomatoes stuffing and andouille sausage...My family LOVED the food they were couteous and professional at all times. They provided linens, flatware etc...
Bobby Mitchell is the owner and wonderful to work with! The staff who helped with my day were terrific!

There are no words to describe how grateful I am to Karen Foulkrod and Putting on the Ritz for everything they did to make our day so special! From the very beginning, Karen was the most incredible person to work with. She was constantly throwing out ideas and it honestly seemed like she was reading my mind! She literally took my dreams and made them a reality. The day of our wedding pretty much everything that could go wrong with our venue, did. (I’ll write a review about that later). Karen didn’t let it stop her. The power went out, meaning we lost air conditioning and lights for our 5:30pm wedding in the middle of June. She was incredible! She was on the phone all day working with our vendors to make sure that everyone would have the proper back-up to be sure we didn’t lose our DJ or photo booth because of the loss of power. We had the venue starting at 10:30am and she was there from the minute the doors opened. The people that were running the venue were not helpful at all, so Karen took matters into her own hands and made it all work! She had her trucks come in since she didn’t have any power in the kitchen and prepared everything from her generator-run trucks! I have never heard people rave about food so much in my life!! Everyone loved it and had absolutely no idea the great lengths she had to go to, to make sure that our filet mignon and crab cakes were cooked to perfection! People are still raving about the food. Let’s be honest, usually people aren’t talking about the food after the wedding, so the fact that it was usually one of the first things that came out of our guests mouths when we talked to them, is pretty impressive! Not only that , she made our martini bar and candy buffet look gorgeous! Next setback – as we are filing down the stairs to head outside to our outdoor ceremony, the skies opened up. Karen didn’t flinch! She quickly ushered everyone inside and turned our indoor reception site into a beautiful rainy day indoor wedding! It was incredible! There are absolutely no words to describe how happy I am with the way things turned out. I don’t think there is anyone else out there that could have kept me feeling so assured that everything was going to be okay. Leading up to the day, Karen would make trips to our home to go over the layout and details just to cut back on one of our trips to the office. Karen managed to give me the wedding of my dreams amidst the chaos and craziness of the day. If you choose Karen Foulkrod from Putting on the Ritz, I absolutely assure you that you will not be disappointed. Looking back at my wedding, there are a couple things that I would have changed, but choosing Karen and her staff is undoubtedly not one of them.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Bobby. We hired him at the last minute, about a month before our wedding and he came through! Our guests are still raving about the food some 8 months later. He went above and beyond our expectations. We will definitely do business with him again.

Karen Foulkrod and her team executed exactly what we invisioned in regards to food, drinks, surrounding and service. Our wedding guests are still talking about the perfectly cooked filet mignon and delicious homemade Marlyand crab cakes that were served. The appetizers and drinks were a big hit as well.
I lost my father to cancer 10 days before the wedding. I was an emotional wreck and had a hard time to finalize last minute details. Karen was most flexible about meeting with me and assuring me that I do not have to worry about the reception as she would be there to make sure everything was perfect. Her service was far superior to all of the other vendors we used for our wedding day. Putting on the Ritz Catering has the experience you can rely on. Our guests were very impressed with the food, presentation and service. I strongly recommend using their services for a flawless and spectacular wedding reception.

Angie from POTR catered our wedding. The food was excellent and so was the service! Highly recommend.

Selecting Putting on the Ritz Caterers for my wedding was the smartest decision I made. I want to jump into how great the food was but that is the least of the reasons they are as good as they are. I worked with Karen Foulkrod that manages the off-site catering and she I and became best friends during this process. Karen handled everything from start to finish. She also served as my coordinator out of the goodness of her heart. She set up the floor plan/layout, helped select linenss and china, worked out the contract and gave me EVERYTHING I wanted at a price I could afford. Putting On The Ritz, set up the entire venue and did a fascinating job. There is a difference between setting up hot plates and serving food and setting a upscale atmosphere for the wedding. The buffet set up was AWESOME and Karen and crew created special florals for my day that were placed througout the mansion. Because my hubby and I love iced tea and lemonade, she set up a lemonade and tea bar for my guests us in addition to the chocolate fountain bar with all types of desserts and a hot coffee and tea bar with chocaolate shavings and other items. She worked with my other vendors to ensure that my day moved as seamlessly as possible and was perfect in everyway. Now to the food, to this day people are still remarking about how delicious the food was. The potatoes were a big hit. The food was first class and the butlered hors d'oeuvres took it to the next level. We had our dream wedding and there is no doubt it was because of Putting On The Ritz Caterers.

I cant say enough about how wonderful they are. The food is delicious and the presentation is grand! They really work with your cost. The Crabcakes are divine ;) , what's a maryland wedding withouth crabcakes along with the rest of there menu selections. IT was well worth the drive the find this gem of a caterer.

From the beginning stages of planning to the last minute details, I was never at a loss of what was going on with this vendor. During the event, everything ran smoothly it was as if the staff wasnt even there! But of course they were because everything was perfect. The food and catering options were excellent, our guests loved it all. Great food, great service, all at a more than reasonable price.

Putting on the Ritz (and Angie from the Great Room) did an amazing job with our reception. We had a dessert only reception and the variety and quality of the desserts were above and beyond what we had expected. The set up was gorgeous and people still tell us how great the desserts were. There was plenty of everything.

We appreciated their quick responses and willingness to work within our budget. Highly recommended!

Putting on the Ritz was wonderful!!! They made sure everything was in order (even helped us with a venue in case ours didn't work out) and the food was delicious! Service was great and they did everything for us. I highly recommend this caterer.

Putting on the Ritz is a top notch catering company which is afflilated with several very nice venues and is partial owner of 2. Bobby Mitchell the owner is a great man who is very flexible and can provide a value for any budget and any occasion. He was also very flexible with the date and timing of the wedding reception. This company has catered 3 family weddings including ours and I would recommend them to everyone. The food is plentiful and delicious. The staff is professional and very helpful.

Bobby even set up my flower cake topper after my florist flaked out!

I suggest anyone looking to have a reception in MD highly consider working with Putting on the Ritz, they are Number 1 on my list!

The Great Room at Savage Mill was absolutely amazing during the planning for my Nov. 18, 2006 wedding reception. Putting On The Ritz is the caterer for this venue and is worth every penny. Not only is POTR's food delicious, it is reasonably priced. The food at our reception was even better than the food we sampled during our tasting, which I did not think possible. The wedding dinner menu has tons of options and can be adapted.

Angie Wise, the coordinator at The Great Room, was a pleasure to work with. She was extremely flexible with our different ideas, and always answered us quickly when we had a question or concern. The reception went off without a hitch. Everything was set up perfectly and Angie ensured that things went smoothly.

The room itself is beautiful - we had a large reception and everyone fit comfortably inside the room, and the high ceilings, beautiful windows, and atmosphere were phenomenal. The dance floor is very large, which was what we were looking for. The Great Room is located inside the Savage Mill complex, so you have to walk through the complex to reach the room - you'll pass some cute antique shops and other stores, and it's fun to walk through with your wedding party and hear people congratulating you, if people are there by the time your reception begins.

Our reception began at 7 p.m. TGR holds two receptions, one in the afternoon and one at night, and I could not tell that another wedding had taken place earlier in the day. The staff were courteous and pleasant and very quick. I would absolutely recommend The Great Room at Savage Mill.

Words cannot express our gratitude to Putting on the Ritz and especially to Karen for the incredible service and quality we received for our wedding. From the very first meeting with Bobby to our amazing tasting (which truly wowed us) to the day-of, everything was seamless and top-notch. Karen went above and beyond her duties to make our day unforgettable, from decorating to planning and catering--she was brilliant! She was five steps ahead of us at all times. Our guests are still remarking on the food and the beauty of our wedding and POTR is truly the main reason for that praise. The signature cocktail was a major hit too and one we will enjoy for all our anniversaries to come. Thank you POTR and Karen for making our wedding day the best day of our lives.

I worked with Bobby Mitchell and everything was beyond perfect! The guests raved and raved about the food. We even got to eat which was a priority to us! Bobby took great care of us leading up to our wedding and was responsive to all of my emails and calls (and there were many!). He handled several special requests as well. He provided invaluable suggestions and advice. I was very happy with him and Putting on the Ritz.

I worked with Bobbi and he is wonderful to work with. During the wedding planning process, we had scheduled a tasting with Putting on the Ritz and another local catering company for the same day. Our appointment with the other company was first and we left that appointment quite satisfied and had planned to enter into a contract with them. Then we met with Bobbi . . . we were just floored by the quality of the food. It was well seasoned, good portion size, prepared exactly as requested, etc. We decided to go with Putting on the Ritz and we were not disappointed on our wedding day. Many of our guests have complimented us on our food (especially what was served during the cocktail hour), as well as the service. Bobbi made sure everything was just right. Go with him, you won't regret it!

good food. he forgot my chair covers. nice presentation of food. efficient wait staff. but some of my guests said they threw away food/drinks when they weren't finished yet. also they threw away my guests' wedding favors when they weren't sitting down at their table. I paid for those!!! and for some reason still unknown to me, the bartender didnt have my signature drink. and did the bartender really have the right to limit the number of shots i wanted to order? i had open bar! i can hold my liquor..and i wanted more shots.that really disappointed me, what a party killer.

Cate is a joy to work with. I love that when giving a proposal, several choices are given, not just one as many do. They work with a couples budget to give them the best day!

Putting on the Ritz offers great catering. I have had the pleasure of working with them on a few weddings.

The are one of the most professional catering company I have come across since I have been work as a wedding and event planner.
Their food is absolutely delicious.

I've had the pleasure of working with the staff of Putting on the Ritz on numerous occasions, and they are nothing less than stellar! The food is absolutely delicious, and beautiful. Being a wedding photographer, I'm exposed to numerous catering companies every year, and by far Putting on the Ritz is one of the best. You have to try the mashed potatoes!

I am always in awe of the innovative cuisine that Bobby Mitchell and the entire team at Putting On the Ritz do for each and every event. This team does a fantastic job of creating an amazing event for clients and their guests. And, their professionalism makes it a joy to work with them.

Angie and her staff at the Great Room in Savage Mill are far and away the best at their catering craft. Every time I have a chance to work with them I am amazed at the time taken in presentation, preparation of great food and managing the overall event.

DJ Jose Castro
Avalon Entertainment

Putting on the Ritz not only makes delicious food, but creates beautiful displays to showcase their edibles. I had a lot of fun photographing the various food creations they created!

As event planners we know that having the right vendors can really influence the success of an event. After working with Putting on the Ritz last year I can honestly say that they were wonderful! The staff was professional and extremely helpful. One of the guests at our client’s wedding bumped into one of the tables creating quite a mess, but the staff of Putting on The Ritz reacted so quickly that within minutes it looked as if nothing had happened. It was a pleasure working with them and we look forward to more of the same. We would highly recommend Karen and the rest of Putting on The Ritz!!!!

Putting On The Ritz is one of the top caterers I have worked with. They know weddings! Their staff is professional. very friendly and very efficient. As a DJ entertainer, I know the importance of teamwork between a bride and groom's vendors. Putting On The Ritz is definitely a team player! Their menu has variety and is always presented well. Their garlic mashed potatoes are to-die-for. They are the "Best on this Planet"!

I have been to several events that have been catered by Puttin' On the Ritz and have always raved about the food! However, their presentation and food at the bridal show at The Great Room last week was absolutely phenomenal! The staff was courteous, had a polished appearance and was very accommodating. I was in the catering business for over 10 years and know what to look for in a professional caterer. I highly recommend for everyone to check them out before you make a final decision! Lori Griffin--C&J Entertainment Agency

Any event catered by Putting on the Ritz is sure to be fantastic! Their day of coordinators are excellent at what they do and always ensure that things go as planned. Not to mention fantastic food and service of course! :)

Putting on the Ritz never fails to deliver incredible food at every event. We've had the pleasure of working with them at multiple weddings and seriously, if you haven't tried their garlic mashed potatoes, you are missing out! Not even joking about that! The service is incredible, too. They run a tight ship and everything always goes off perfectly & deliciously!

I know for a fact that Putting on the Ritz serves fantastically tasty food. I'm looking forward to working with them very soon!