THE CLASSIC CATERING PEOPLE

I have worked with CCP many times in the past. When it came time for my wedding, there was no question who we would be using as our caterer. As expected, they didn't let me down.

The menu was fantastic and the service was even better!
When Ian and I visited San Diego, we tried an appetizer at a local restaurant that we fell in love with. CCP worked with us to make the app exactly as we had remembered. Our guests loved it!
The staff was very attentive to all the guests. One staff member even offered to make a plate for one of our guests so she didn't have to stand in line for the buffet since she was pregnant.

CCP is fantasitc. I would absolutely recmomend them to anyone looking for a caterer and will certainly be using them again in the future!

I don't know if Nicole Van Natta chose us or we chose her but as far as we are concerned she is absolutely responsible for making our wedding at the Peabody Library an absolute success. Nicole patiently listened to all of our ideas and was able to accommodate us 100%. Her and her staff were totally on top of everything the day of our wedding and it is because of her that everything from the cocktail hour to the reception brunch went smoothly. Even at the end when there was an error with the accounting department, she was able to take care of the situation. If you are lucky enough to have Nicole as your Account Executive, please sign up with her before she commits to another event.

Lynn at Classic Catering was absolutely AMAZING! I cannot say enough good things about her and her staff. Throughout our process she was extremely responsive and helpful. Anything we needed or questions we had, she was quick to respond. During the event her staff was amazing. Making sure we had food and drinks and that we remained calm and had an amazing time. I really can't say enough good things about them. They made us feel extra special from our first meeting, to the card we received after our wedding. I would rate them 100 out of 5!!! :)

I had my wedding reception on November 10, 2012 at the Peabody Library in Mt. Vernon. Because we had gotten married a few days earlier, I chose not to have a wedding planner, but it turns out that I didn't need one anyway, because Lynn and Classic took care of everything and did an amazing job. The food was INCREDIBLE, and Lynn was very receptive to all my crazy ideas about table settings, the layout of the room (we had all long, rectangular banquet tables), and the timing of everything. They were so flexible that we were able to bring in our own alcohol supplier and pies from our favorite place in Baltimore for dessert- Classic set all of this up beautifully and served our pies with ice cream. I was even able to leave some of my personal decorations with Lynn a few days before the reception for her to transport and set up on the day of. You would not have known that I didn't have a planner, everything moved so smoothly. And oh my goodness the food!!

Classic Catering was one of my first phone calls when my daughter got engaged. I asked to work with Alan Pressman, one of the senior account executives. He came recommended to us with rave reviews and we were not disappointed. Classic Caterers have a fabulous reputation, but I had never used them and wasn’t sure what to expect. From my very first phone conversation Alan was charming and helpful and eager to please. He met with us to discuss our budget and our “wish list” and I can honestly say, he helped to make my daughter’s wedding a dream come true. Starting with the options for food choices; from appetizers to the main course to dessert every item they served was delicious and the presentation was beautiful and elegant. When we had our initial food tasting one dish was better than the next and we came away knowing that whatever final choices we made, we couldn’t go wrong with any of the selections. Alan was a wealth of knowledge for all things wedding related. We did not have a wedding planner, but Alan worked closely with us; advising us for everything from the venue to the florist to the lighting. We were so happy with all our decisions. Planning a wedding is emotional and can be very over whelming, but we had a sense of calm knowing that Alan was taking the lead and guiding us.
If you are looking for a top notch caterer look no further than Classic Catering; they are experts in every way and will make sure that your affair will be treated as if it is their only job! Attention to detail is very important to me and after working with Alan and Classic I know that I will look forward to using them in the future. It’s hard to imagine how all the small and large pieces of a wedding can come together seamlessly, so you need to trust your caterer to oversee all those details. My guests couldn’t stop raving about the food, the presentation and the staff. Most important, I was able to enjoy my daughter’s wedding day because I knew everything would be perfect!

If I had one piece of advice for fellow brides in the DC/Baltimore Area it would be to hire Classic Catering People (AND REQUEST LYNN PIETTE)! Getting to work with Lynn and Classic was by far the best experience I had with any of wedding our vendors. Upon meeting with Lynn I knew that Classic was the catering company to choose. I didn't even bother meeting with other catering companies I had lined up because I knew it would be a waste of my time. Lynn was the perfect storm of Catering Executive, Wedding Planner Extraordinaire, Day of Coordinator, and Therapist.
My husband and I had a fairly long engagement and during that time my wedding taste did a 180 and Lynn never so much as batted an eyelash! She made all of my requests a reality. My husband and I are on the younger side so we were one of the first of our friends to get married. As a result we had no idea how to go about the wedding planning process. Lynn was such a great help in this area and really acted as not only a catering executive but also as a quasi wedding planner. As far as cost is concerned, since we didn’t meet with any other caterers I am not sure how Classic compares in this area. If they do happen to come out a little more expensive, it is SO WELL WORTH IT! If there is one area you don’t want to skimp on, it is your catering company. They really do set the tone of your wedding and if you do not have an experienced and talented company and executive, it will make the day so much more stressful.
I guess at some point I should probably talk about the food huh? Well it was absolutely amazing. Every time my husband and I see anyone that was at our wedding – they RAVE about how wonderful the food was. They use some locally grown and even some free range/organic items (which was important to my husband and I), which speak to the importance they place on freshness and quality. So the take home message – hire Classic Catering People – you will not regret it!

We had to choose from a list of site-approved caterers for our celebration and after researching (many) and tasting (a few), Classic won easily. We were interested in a menu that featured (primarily) vegetarian and local foods and were thrilled with the meal Classic's "vegetarian chef" designed for us. Lynn, our main contact at Classic, was knowledgeable, kind, and regularly reminded us not to stress out (at all the right times). She told us that Classic would take care of everything, and they really did. We were very impressed by the tasting and by the pre-celebration communication and were blown away with the day-of management and execution. Everyone who worked the event was kind and helpful and our guests continue to praise the wonderful food! Classic helped more than we expected with set-up and flow during the reception and were lovely until the very end. Also, as a same-sex couple, we felt like our relationship was treated respectfully and we really appreciated that. We highly recommend Classic!

If I had to rate Classic prior to my wedding, I would have given them 5 stars. I really thought everything would be great. About a month prior to the wedding, they changed a lot of we had agreed on months earlier, right down to who would be the on-site manager. The night of the wedding, they made many mistakes. The seating chart was completely off, they never told the DJ to announce where the cake was (many guests never got cake because they couldn't find it--mind you the location was NOT what I had originally asked for--which would have been easier for the guests to find), the available drinks were different from what was listed in our contract, we paid for cocktail tables which were not present (nor was I reimbursed)...I could go on but you get the idea. In all fairness, most guests didn't notice these slip-ups, so all in all it was fine. Nothing was serious enough to ruin the evening.

On the positive side, the guests are still raving about the food a month later, and we recieved plenty of leftovers. The wedding cake was also fantastic, which is good considering we were not offered a tasting.

EDIT: (to the vendor response) I have no reservations about recommending Classic to other brides. I feel this happened to be an "off" night and not customary.

This catering company provided amazing service on the day of our wedding. Every little detail was taken care of - especially with a difficult venue like the Baltimore Aquarium. The servers all deferred to the bride and groom. Everyone is still talking about the food, both dinner and appetizers. Plus the leftovers were packed up for us so we got to enjoy them the next day as well. While they may seem pricey - they are most certainly worth it. An extra kudos for accomodating our request for local craft beer!

I was recently married at the Peabody Library over Labor Day weekend. I worked with Lynn from Classic for over a year before my big day. She was so competent and so reliable, which took a considerable amount of stress off of me. She reminded me of important things that needed to be done and provided me with advice from her years of experience. She made my wedding go smoothly and I didn't have to worry about anything. She attended my wedding rehearsal and helped coordinate everything for my wedding, from getting the band directions to the venue to making sure I had the perfect linens. I am so grateful to her and to Classic! Between my Mother, my Mother-in-Law and me, Lynn was receiving tons of emails; she was able to answer every question and did so on time. Her patience was unbelievable.

I also want to mention that our wedding food was absolutely delicious. People complimented me all night about the crab cake appetizers and the special salad that Classic put together, just for us. We had steak and salmon, and also a wonderful vegetarian option. In every way possible, Classic went above and beyond. I recommend them completely to any...

I give The Classic Catering People 5 stars in all categories without hesitation. I live in Northern Virginia, and my wedding was in Baltimore, so we only had a certain number of face-to-face meetings. This was not a problem because e-mail was such a reliable form of communication. Any bride would be lucky to work with Nicole Van Natta with this company. She was willing to go above and beyond, even attending my rehearsal at the venue, to ensure I was comfortable with everything in place. She was extremely knowledgable in helping us stay within our price point, and if she wasn't sure of an answer she immediately found someone who was and got back to me quickly. She conducted our tasting, which was a blast, and the food was to die for. Their appetizers in particular are fantastic. Many of my guests spoke highly of their meals AND the service both at their table and the bar. I highly recommend this company!

Everyone at my wedding left saying, "That was the BEST wedding food I've ever had!" They continue to talk about the dishes and wished they had a refrigerator full of it now!

The Classic Catering People is 100% the best Caterer in the area... they are phenomenal!

We worked with Lynn Piette from Classic Catering and our experience was unforgettable. We felt extremely comfortable with Lynn from the very beginning. Our first meeting with Lynn was all about the food and what we envisioned for our wedding and not a lot of focus on the $$$, which we appreciated. It was more about the relationship for us and we can’t express enough how much we loved working with Lynn and the rest of the team at Classic Catering!! When it was time to make our catering decision, we knew we already loved Lynn from our first meeting with her but after having our tasting, it sealed the deal for us… there was no doubt in our minds that we were making the right choice by going with Classic! The food was amazing!! From that day forward, throughout the entire planning process, Lynn always made herself available to us as if we were her only clients. Then our day finally came, and the service was extremely professional, they were organized, and the food was as delicious the night of the wedding as it was the night of our tasting! We received and are continuing to receive nothing but compliments from all of our guests about how good the food was. On top of everything else, Lynn and her team set both the dining room and the cocktail room up so beautifully. I would highly recommend Classic Catering as your Catering provider… and if you can get Lynn as your point person, your wedding will be as perfect for you as it was for us!

Classic Catering -- and especially Lynn -- were amazing to work with. I was confident that by the time we arrived from the ceremony, the reception would be perfect. The servers during the cocktail hour even brought appetizers out to family members and the wedding party who were getting photographed so that we wouldn't have to miss some of our favorites. We chose to have a buffet for the reception and all our guests were able to get their food in a very timely fashion. The presentation of the food was amazing and unbelievably delicious. Having Lynn oversee our event was like having a personal wedding coordinator. She made sure that everything ran smoothly. I would definitely recommend Classic to anyone that asks!

We worked with Nicole Van Natta and Classic Catering for our wedding and thought that she and the whole company were absolutely fantastic. I was going to put 4 stars for Value, because they weren't the cheapest caterer we looked at, but they did such a fantastic job and went above and beyond what I was expecting, I have no regrets about spending the extra money. I feel like we got our money's worth. The food was absolutely amazing (the brown sugar bacon-wrapped scallops were unbelievable), and the staff were very attentive and respectful, and even made up for a mistake that we had made in the seating plan. Nicole really was a huge help every step of the way, from helping to create the menu (including accommodating some changes only a few days before the big day), planning for things we hadn't considered, recommending other vendors (who were also great), coordinating the day of, etc. Our only small complaint was that we were supposed to get some leftovers and didn't, but Nicole has promised us that the next time we're in the area we can swing by and she'll give us some of the goodies. Great great great stuff.

From the start to finish, the staff at Classic were professional and helpful in making our daughter's wedding perfect in every way. They encouraged tastings of our menu selections which enabled us to pick the perfect menu within our budget. We personally recommend Lynn Piette, who was meticulously organized and helped coordinate the event and the vendors to make this a dream wedding.

From our first meeting through the reception, Nicole helped make everything awesome. She made a timeline to keep things on track, which was good because we didn't have a DJ. This is one of the higher-end places around, but you get what you pay for! We were really treated well.

The food was amazingly delicious. And we got to eat the meal twice because when we went for our tasting we got the whole plated dinner like we were in a private dining room. It was great. After the wedding, people thanked me for having good food! And my friends appreciated the bartender's service (like a good bride, I didn't take much advantage of that, but Nicole did have my favorite drink ready for me when I arrived!)

Every Classic employee did an amazing job. My sister had a mini-meltdown and was crying and the lady in charge had her smiling and laughing minutes later (in time to make the toast!). I wish I remembered her name. She literally saved the night!

I wish they had a restaurant so I could eat the bacon wrapped scallops whenever I want!
I would definitely recommend Classic Catering to anyone who thinks the food and service are important at their...

My husband and I had a guest list topping 300 guests and preferred not to do a sit down dinner. Bobby Pressman of Classic Catering put together an incredible menu for us. We treated our guests to five rounds of passed hors' dourves that leaned heavier as the night went on. He started with items like brie & fig quesadillas, mac n cheese cups, and bruschetta - by the end we were serving crab cake sandwiches and lamp chops. None of our items required silverware, and while we had enough seating for all of our guests, we didn't want them sitting! Our band played three long sets and kept the party going. We did not force our guests to sit. Bobby and the team from Classic were spectacular. The menu was killer and the service from the staff was wonderful. It was certainly a bit of a different wedding in terms of timing, and they did a wonderful job. Bobby also helped us design and decorate the space - everything from a black and white checkered dance floor to real, bar-height bars with bar stools on the side of the dance floor. (They even put olives and nuts and pigs-n-a-blanket on the bars!). Bobby thought of everything. Dan and I couldn't have been happier with how they executed our big day. I wouldn't think of using anyone else to cater anything...Bobby even did the morning brunch as the bridal party prepared! Please, please, please call Bobby!

When I started looking for a caterer I knew it would be my most important decision. As a Chef and an Event Planner I knew I wanted someone who would be willing to work with my ideas and let me "run the show" creatively. Every other caterer in Baltimore balked at the idea, but Classic set up a beautiful meeting with one of the Exec. Chefs and we designed the entire menu, start-to-finish. The food was EXCEPTIONAL and exactly what I had imagined. It looked beautiful, it was served hot and cooked perfectly, and the vegetarian option was just as good.
Classic also helped complete my event by taking care of many of our rentals, like chairs and glassware. Their staff is very professional and very good at what they do. They are THE ONLY caterer in Baltimore I would recommend.

This is certainly a long overdue review…
My husband and I were married in September, 2011, and held our reception at the Evergreen Carriage House in Baltimore (part of the JHU Museums and Library). The venue gave us six catering options from which to choose, and we narrowed our selection down to three prior to making any appointments. Lynn Piette of The Classic Catering People was the first caterer with whom we met. Instantly, my husband and I felt as though we connected with her. She not only listened to our ideas (in addition to sharing her own), but had a complete understanding of the layout of our reception venue. Prior to us even hiring Classic Catering, she contacted The Evergreen to ensure that we’d have access to the back stall area at our reception (as originally we were told by The Evergreen that we would not). Though we met with two additional caterers just to cover our bases, we ultimately went with our first instinct. My husband and I did not hire an event planner; however, we felt that Lynn served not only as our caterer, but as our wedding coordinator. I don’t know what we would have done without her!! She helped us every step of the way, was always very prompt to answer our emails/return phone calls, very willingly integrated our ideas into planning our reception, and was not hesitant to offer her own very helpful suggestions. Moreover, the food that was served at both our cocktail hour and reception received amazing reviews; we had guests tell us that they had never tasted such amazing salmon (and these were guests from the Pacific coast!), and we were told that the beef was among some of the best that they had ever eaten. We had 170 guests, in total, and months later are still hearing about what an incredible reception we had. Bottom line: if you are considering having your reception at the Evergreen, and/or are considering hiring Classic Catering for your reception, you will be THRILLED with your decision. To Lynn and all of the staff at CCP: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

This was our thank you to the caterer:
"Just wanted to say thanks again for all of your hard work in creating an amazing, fun and memorable party for our family. The food was wonderful, the drinks were plentiful, the staff was delightful and the room looked great. You really gave our daughter the bat mitzvah party of her dreams! Thanks for attending to every tiny detail so we could relax and enjoy our guests. We have and will continue to recommend you to our friends – you are the best!!!!!"

Exquisite! Every detail was handled professionally, elegantly and beautifully! We got married in our front yard and held our reception on our wrap around porch. From the assitance with the layout of the venue and the rentals to the fabulous menu, both passed by professional staff and served sit down, we could not have been more pleased. The entire experience - first phone call to clean up after made my day and my guest's day truly a fairy tale expereince. My guests are still raving about food and the staff! regardless of the event - in the future - i will never call anyone else....

I was married the weekend of Hurricane Irene on the waterfront in Baltimore, MD. We worked with Alan Pressman from Classic Catering, who not only coordinated our rehearsal for us (we had a friend officiate the wedding), but helped us push back the wedding by 3 hours when our venue informed us that we'd have to be out of the venue by 8 p.m. (instead of midnight) with only 12 hours notice.

Food is fantastic and the service was top notch. They set up everything for us, allowing us to really enjoy our wedding day and not sweat the details (or the Hurricane!).

We got married at the George Peabody Library in August and we felt that our wedding was just perfect! I planned the wedding from out of town and could not have done it so seamlessly without the help of Lynn Piette. She assisted me every step of the way from choosing the right vendors, linens, and menu. The end result was beautiful.
More importantly, the day of, everything went off without a hitch. My husband and I barely had to think and we just got to enjoy ourselves, in large part due to Lynn acting as an event planner. The food was delicious and service was impeccable. Our server always had a fresh glass of champagne for me and offered to keep our food warm when we stepped away from our table during dinner.
I highly recommend Lynn and The Classic Catering People.

We just had our wedding at the George Peabody Library this past June. As many couples know the Peabody Library requires couples to choose between the Classic Catering People and Chef’s Expressions for their catering options. Both companies gave a great presentation, but Classic Catering had the edge with Lynn Piette. Lynn acted as a wedding coordinator during the whole process, and made sure that every detail of our wedding reception was beautifully planned. She found the perfect linens, drew up a fantastic floor plan, and she worked with the other vendors to ensure our planning was a seamless process. Classic helped us every step of the way even for other services such as finding a great hotel room block or suggesting parking arrangements for our guests.

We knew that we chose the correct catering company on the day of our wedding. Their staff executed ever aspect of our wedding perfectly and Lynn made sure the reception was a seamless event. The appetizers, cocktail hour, and dinner were amazing. Every staff member addressed us by name and made us feel like royalty. I would be remiss in not thanking Jackie Shugarman, who personally waited on our table during the reception. Classic even ensured that we had our time to sit and eat dinner uninterrupted during the reception – something many other catering companies do not do.

Our guests are still raving our wedding and a large portion of that was due to the efforts of Classic Catering. Choose Classic with confidence. You won’t regret the decision.

We had our wedding at the Peabody Library in June. We planned our wedding from Chicago and really couldn't have done it without Classic and Lynn Piette! Lynn was so helpful throughout the process and really made it simple to plan from far away. Not only did she help us with fantastic food and linens, she also helped us find a valet service, lighting and a DJ!

The food was amazing and exceeded our expectations for what you could serve to a large group. We had 6 appetizers for people to choose from and a choice of a stuffed chicken or a rockfish with a delicious sauce for dinner. Everything was hot and perfectly cooked and the wait staff was wonderful. We also had Classic do our cake, which they made to match a picture that I had seen in a magazine - perfect match and really tasty!!

Classic really handles everything. We didn't realize it, but our wedding day was the same day as the pride parade, so the roads were blocked leading to the library. Lynn and her team worked miracles and worked with the police to get everyone there safe. If you want to be able to trust that everything is going to go wonderfully on your wedding day, choose Classic and specifically Lynn.

I cannot express enough how wonderful it was to have classic catering provide service for my wedding reception. They were great to work with! They all were flexible and listened to my every detail. I could not pick a better caterer to have at my wedding. Thank you! Kandace and Jim

I was so happy with my choice of Classic Catering for my wedding and reception for so many reasons. Firstly, working with Lynn Piette was such a pleasure and so easy. Her organizational skills, friendliness and exceptional service were such great qualities to having in the planning process. After we had decided to use CCP, she was always responsive to all my emails and phone calls. She assured me every step of the way and was always enjoyable to talk to. Secondly, during each meeting at CCP, they provided us with such great food!!! From the initial meeting to the tastings, I was always happy with the food choices and the selection.

Lastly, I am grateful for how much that they care about their brides. When the worse possible thing happened ( a death in the family 3 days before my original wedding date) that postponed our wedding, Lynn and the people at Classic were so wonderful in helping me re-schedule the wedding. They went above and beyond what they needed to do. I am so grateful for that!!

On my actual wedding day, I knew I had nothing to worry about. I had the most fantastic time and the most delicious food at the wedding. The staff made sure that I was well fed and had a great time. Lynn kept everything on schedule. The staff were all professional and courteous. All of my guests were so impressed with how smoothly everything went and the how delicious the food was.

Classic did not deliver, as promised, during the coctail hour.
We didn't receive nearly the amount of h'or d'oerves that we contracted for. In fact, neither the bride nor the mother of the bride ever saw them.
Many guests were even wondering if there were h'or d'oerves. We also contracted to have 3 different martinis passed during this time, and it was never done. This was truly upsetting and embarrassing to the hosts of the reception.

Words cannot express my satisfaction with the Classic Catering People and Lynn Piette. Our wedding night was incredible at the Peabody Library. Lynn helped with everything from linens, finding a florist, DJ, and even an officiant. You name it, they can help. The food was amazing, the filet and salmon were just as delicious and hot on wedding day as at the tasting. The wait staff was excellent and attentive and so were the bartenders. (as a bride you are sometimes a little too busy to enjoy your full meal. I was even offered a new meal because mine had gotten cold while I was talking to guests. That's how attentive they are) Even a few surprises were thrown in with extra orchid details on the bar to ribbons that matched the color scheme on the place card table. I just sat back and them take care of everything, I really trusted their ideas and expertise.

My friends and family are still raving about the wedding. I highly recommend using the Classic Catering People, you will be extremely pleased.

We had a great time working with Bobby at Classic Catering. His infectious energy and creativity made us excited to work with them. We had a non-traditional menu and Bobby was easy to work with and made great suggestions. Our tasting was a lot of fun and we felt pampered. We received a ton of compliments from guests on both the originality and taste of the food. The service of the staff at the wedding was terrific - we had someone assigned to help us with food and drinks if we needed them. Also, Bobby is a great resource and helped us with a lot of the planning - linens, advice with rentals, help with liquor vendors. We spent a lot of money but it was well worth it.

The Classic Catering People are extremely professional and know how to put together a wedding. They help with every aspect of the wedding. The food was amazing and exactly what we wanted. Alan really listened to our wishes and made them happen.

I couldn't have asked for a better experience with Classisc Catering. They catered my vegan and gluten free wedding for 120 people and EVERYONE raved about the food. Lynn and Bobby couldn't have been more helpful, insightful and claming throughout the whole planning process. Thank you so much!

Where to start? 1.Kelly Girard is my Hero. As my event manager/contact, she made everything so effortless and easy, was clear in her communication, and I never once had a problem getting in touch with her. She was my right hand-woman! It was like having a wedding coordinator for free. 2. No dry chicken here. Steak. and it was gooooood. 3. I had a strict vegan arrive, and I didn't pick out any vegan meals. No problem! Not only were the sweet potato apps delicious, I got complements on them! 4. I do not know who tended the bar that night. Neither does any of my family or bridal party. We never had to go there for more beverages. 5. Someone crashed my wedding. Seriously. I have no idea who they were. Not a problem - they got steak, too. 6. So I underestimated the popularity of my white wine. Apparently it got refilled by the bartender I never had to see. No one noticed. 7. Not a finger was lifted to clear any plate, dish, or glass while the party was still raging. Sure, Classic isn't the cheapest out there, but with this company you certainly get what you pay for.

After talking with a WONDERFUL Larry Frank things have taken a turn for the best! - Classic catering will go above and beyond to right any wrongs and to make sure that no wrongs will happen in the first place.... The food is excellent and the staff is very accomidating, polite and friendly, I am looking forward to having Classic cater my graduation party in May to prove how wonderful they can be. Classic catering is cleary client centric and as a bride you will need that on your special day! - ** hint to all brides: don't forget to eat on your wedding day, if you use classic the food is restuarant quaility and you will want to know why all of your guest are raving about it*** -> Our wedding was in October & it is almost May and we are still getting compliments on how good the food was. So to all my fellow foodies (who live to eat, like me) classic catering is the way to go! :) - Finally a special shout out to Larry Frank again for being so wonderful, understanding, kind, and a great advocate for what I knew was THE BEST cateringcompany in Maryland.

I would highly recommend Classic Catering for wedding catering. We found them through the list of required caterers at our reception venue (Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center at the University of Maryland). We were sold on Classic as soon as we had our tasting. We put a lot of importance on our food, among other things, for where our wedding budget would be spent, and Classic delivered. We considered going with a smaller, cheaper, and lower quality caterer to save money, but I am so happy that we did not cut corners on catering! Kelly Girard was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant and fun to work with. Due to a personal obligation, she was not able to be our day of coordinator, so she arranged that I meet with Jackie Shugarman before the wedding, and the entire process was absolutely seamless. Jackie was a great coordinator as well! And this is a great benefit of going with a catering company of considerable size - we had complete confidence that Classic would deliver quality food and service the day of our wedding.

Classic was very flexible on our menu - we aren't 'foodies,' and didn't want overly gourmet food for our wedding (I hate when you can't identify the food being passed around at cocktail hour). They were very accommodating of our tastes and helped us create a menu that we absolutely loved. They didn't even flinch when we asked to have franks-in-jackets at cocktail hour! Also delicious - crab and corn fritters and the amazing Vidalia onion turnovers. And when they say jumbo lump crabcake, they actually mean lump crab meat. We got a lot of compliments on the food from our guests, which made us very happy.

The service was very quick during dinner service, and all the staff were very professional, including the bartenders. I could not have asked for better service from a caterer! We would definitely use Classic Catering again!

I have no complaints about my experience with Classic. Lynn and Classic catered my brother's wedding last year and I was so thrilled to use them for my wedding this summer. They worked hard to make sure we had exactly what we wanted and helped me make my wedding unique from my brother's which was important to me since we had a lot of the same guests. They were very creative and offered help contacting other vendors for unique rentals.

Classic Catering did a marvelous job catering our somewhat unusual rehearsal dinner. We used horse drawn transportation from our farm to the hunt club where the dinner was - naturally the arrival time couldn't be specified exactly but CC was very flexible and understanding with our somewhat late arrival. The bride and groom represented Hawaiian/Maryland origins and CC did a great job coming up with appropriate elegant "fusion" cuisine.

Lynn Piette was AMAZING! She showed true professionalism from our first meeting through to the reception. She guided us through the choosing of the menu (which our guests raved about!) and she gave us complete peace of mind the evening of our daughter's reception. The waitstaff was extremely competent and courteous. Our guests commented to us about the quality of service that they received. The bartenders were great- personable and very accomodating. The table linens that Lynn helped us choose were stunning. Lynn also coordinated with our DJ, cake vendor and photographer and made sure that all parties knew what was going on.
When our son is ready to have his wedding, we will surely call Classic again.
Darlene and Ed Bromwell

Wow, Wow, Wow! Classic Catering People catered our amazing wedding a few weeks ago in downtown Baltimore at the Museum of Industry. For full disclosure we are related to the owners; however, we think our 200 independent guests would agree the venue looked awesome and the food was downright delicious and plentiful. Classic's servers did a great job. We still can’t believe how beautiful the tented Chuppah was with the Inner Harbor behind us as we said our vows.

Unlike most couples, the groom and I left total delegation to the Classic team as we never sampled a morsel beforehand or picked a linen etc. prior to the event. Frankly we suggest more couples let go of the process. We seriously left all the details to the pros given our busy work schedules. Okay we should get some credit. We did pick two amazing music groups that helped create the mood for the service and the reception: The Montibello Strings and the Source.

As for the food, we do not know where to begin. It was clear the Classic Team carefully selected items that would compliment the casual style wedding we were looking for yet still have a handful of “SUPER-“WOW” items. Especially popular were the mouth-watering miso-glazed sea scallops (the bride’s favorite), the meaty lobster rolls, and the fantastic raw bar section which was accompanied by an array of cool interesting sauces to dip your oysters in. Of course there was plenty for the carnivores to eat such as lamb chops with rhubarb barbecue sauce and grilled chicken breasts on a bed of lentils.

Our guests are still raving about the multi-item dessert bar including a gelato table that complimented the 90 degree day quite well. Some of our other special treats were the individual fresh peach and banana cream pies as well as a blueberry pudding cake. Also devoured was our wedding cake – none other than the sinfully decadent Pimlico Cake (if you don’t know what this is – you are missing out on life! Trust us on this one).

Classic was great. They provided exceptional service and food and were a tremendous comfort through the whole process. Great people.

I would highly recommend Lynn Piette and Classic Catering. They catered our April 2010 wedding at the Evergreen Museum and did an absolutely wonderful job. We got a lot compliments on the food and everything looked great. Lynn was really great to work with, very responsive, and was especially helpful in the weeks leading up to the wedding when I was starting to freak out about certain things. In addition, although a wedding planner was not in our budget, Lynn in many respects served that purpose for us. I would highly recommend both Lynn and Classic to anyone.

It is with great pleasure to recommend Lynn Piette at The Classic Catering People for any social event. We experienced superior service from the first consultation through post-wedding communications. The wedding expertise, knowledge and culinary service far exceeded our expectations.

We feel that Lynn's creativity, ingenuity and purpose for perfection played a major role in delivering the elegant and joyful wedding event we imagined. As the weeks started leading up to the wedding, just knowing that our phone calls and e-mails would be returned in a timely manner eased our worries. Lynn was our "go-to" for everything, not just the catering. She knew how the flowers were to be arranged, she had an answer for any etiquette question and she knew the right thing to say at the right time for a nervous bride afraid of tripping over her dress.

After our menu tasting months before the wedding, we had made a few suggestions to improve our dinner options. Classic made a few recommendations to our ideas and created an outstanding menu that even left our pickiest eaters pleased.

Lynn and The Classic Catering People are more than caterers', for they provided much more than our dollars could match. They helped ensure that our wedding was an unforgettable one. When planning our next event, Lynn and Classic will be our first choice.

We worked with Lynn Piette at the Classic Catering People and would highly recommend the company and her in particular. We had a Halloween Wedding at the Peabody Library and without a doubt could not have pulled it off without Lynn. Throughout the entire process, Lynn was extremely responsive and flexible, but more than that, she was patient and offered cost saving suggestions. I had a very specific vision of what I wanted this wedding to be and with her help was able to far exceed expectations. She made excellent suggestions for flower, lighting, and linen vendors and the entire event proceeded without a hitch. So logistically she and The Classic Catering People were amazing, but what about the food?? Well... it was phenomenal. I was worried about the food on the day of the event not being as good as the tasting (which was wonderful), but on the day of the event, it was even better (if that's possible.) My husband and I are pretty particular (some might say snobbish) about our expectations for food and Classic Catering was impressive with their execution of our menu. Not only was the food exceptional, but the service was outstanding. The efficiency with serving was incredible, the food was piping hot, the tenderloin moist perfectly cooked, the intermezzo delicious, and the Viennese dessert table perfectly tailored for the Fall event, tiny carmel apples, tiny apple pies and tarts, etc. I could gush about the overall experience for hours but from the biggest details to the smallest requests, Lynn and her staff were wonderful through the entire process. I highly highly highly recommend them. Thanks again to everyone at Classic Catering for making our special day perfect!!

We worked with Lynn Piette at Classic Catering and she was unbelievably helpful and wonderful through the entire process. She was responsive and knew exactly what needed to be done and how to handle it. She did not bother us with things that she could handle on her own and always tried to find a way to stay on budget. She worked with us from beginning to end and even managed to serve all of the food at the exact same time, which we were told by many caterers was only possible with a split dish entree. Our guests had selection and options and everything was executed perfectly. We loved the food and it tasted just the same on the day of our tasting as it did the night of our wedding.

We even had someone assigned to us for the evening and were told that we had to sit down and eat on multiple occasions. They were able to make last minute changes and even accommodated for the double Nor'easter that we experienced on our wedding day. We loved every moment of our day and the food was not a disappointment. From the Sangria to the table service to the cake, everything was perfect.

I cannot say how much I loved The Classic Catering People and Lynn Piette especially!

Although it started out a little rocky with Classic (the Account Exec. I was working with left the company in the middle of planning my wedding- so I don't blame Classic for that), I was so unbelievably happy with the fabulous job that they did catering our wedding at The National Aquarium in Baltimore! Our guests couldn't stop saying how delicious the food was! The presentation and professionalism were both stellar! I worked with Kelly and also Larry very closely, and they are both great people, and wonderful at what they do! I would recommend Classic for sure if you're looking for a caterer for your wedding!

Classic Catering made our wedding a complete success. Almost every guest approached us after the wedding to tell us how the food was the best they ever experienced at a wedding. From the hor d'oeuvres to the salad to the dinner and dessert collection, everything was perfection. Bobby Pressman was our direct contact and he was more than accommodating, always willing to try new ideas and think outside of the box if we were interested in something that wasn't on the original menu. They are expensive, but worth every penny.

My husband and I were recently married, 8 months ago, at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Our Account Executive, Alan Pressman, was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning process. We didn't have to worry about a thing having Alan in charge, and that alleviated a lot of the stressors of wedding planning.

Our friends and family in attendance have been complimenting the quality of food and service ever since the wedding. With over 200 guests, no one ever had to wait for food or drinks, and the food was outstanding. The wedding was impeccable and that was all thanks to Classic Catering. I would recommend them to anyone about to plan a wedding or any event for that matter!

Our guests are still talking about how great the food was at our wedding, even exclaiming it was the best food they had every had at a wedding! Working with Classic Catering was exceptional. Any questions I had, I asked over e-mail and they were responded to in a timely manner. They worked with our budget and our schedules as we met multiple times to discuss meals, linens, tastings, etc. Every detail at our reception was taken care of and guests mentioned how professional the staff was. I agreed!! I would recommend Classic Catering to any bride!

I was thrilled with Classic. We worked with Bobby Pressman who must have had at least 1/2 a dozen to a dozen meetings with us over the course of the year. He was easy to work with, imaginitive, creative and everything we were looking for in a caterer. He helped us put on a fantastic wedding and coordinated an insanely complex changeover that turned the room where we had the ceremony into the most gorgeous reception I've ever seen during the course of the cocktail hour. I would work with Bobby again and again and would highly reccommend him. He loves what he does and it shows!

Overall we were very pleased with the Classic Catering Staff the day of our event. My guests raved about the food and service. Classic also deals with all the renter vendors and that is why our price was so high.

Alan Pressman at Classic was fantastic. I didn't have to worry about a single thing at my wedding and everything exceeded my expectations. The food was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented, the staff was so nice and accomidating and everthing went off without a hitch. I'd highly recommend them again, and I will be using them in the near future for my Mom's 60th birthday bash.

We hired The Classic Catering People for our wedding and they were truly fantastic! The event was a top notch experience for us and they made it obvious that their heart was in it from the beginning. We never had to worry about the small details and the staff provided us with the most innovative ideas. Our guests were very impressed with the food and we plan to use them again for future events.

I liked using Classic Catering. They were very professional and really took care of all the little details that I didn't want to do. The day of our outdoor wedding it was 54 degrees. They rented heaters and made sure that all the guests were comfortable. The food was good and very attractively presented. Our budget was relatively small and I do think that they were not as "excited" to be catering our event since we did not have any alcohol either. I defintely recommend them if you don't have the time/energy/ideas to do everything yourself.

We've had the privilege to work with Classic for over 10 years and from the food, service and presentation, the team at Classic continues to exceed their clients expectations. Their food makes them the top choice for brides, but the friendly professionalism of Lynne, Teri and Bobby are what everyone from the brides to their guests love.

The Classic Catering People is one of our 'go to' caterers for gourmet quality catering and outstanding service. Their commitment to their clients and their care in attending to every detail of their client's needs is a treat to behold. They're creative, attentive, and completely dedicated to producing top-notch events. Highly recommended.

The Classic Catering People has been the exclusive caterer for the National Aquarium for the past 12 years. We and our clients have been overwhelmingly pleased with the delicious food, the beautiful presentation, and the attention to detail that each and every event is given. We are proud to be partners with the Classic Catering People

Gala Cloths is a vendor to and a client of Classic Catering People. They are one of my favorite clients. Everything is handled so professionally and seamlessly. No detail is over looked. Their linen orders are well organized and placed in a timely manner. Their food is always delicious and beautifully presented. The staff is outstanding, all with great attitudes, really professional on every level. It is always a pleasure to work with Classic Catering People!
Dulany Noble, owner
Gala Cloths

It's always an absolute pleasure to work with the talented, creative and professional event team at Classic! We hosted a 25th anniversary Luau at Gramercy in early May, featuring several caterers from our approved list. Classic Catering transformed our Carriage House into a tropical paradise! Their food was amazing (as always), the displays were gorgeous and festive, the guests absolutely loved everything and kept coming back for more. We gladly recommend Classic to both our corporate and special occasion clients and are happy to have them as one of our approved caterers at Gramercy Mansion.

With Classic Catering you will not be disappointed! From the staff to the food and every detail in between, Classic Catering will provide you with an event to remember. You will certainly leave your event well fed with a menu guests will talk about for years to come.

There's a reason you see The Classic Catering People catering so many of Baltimore's biggest and best events. They do a superb job and their staff is impeccably trained to deliver the best service. The food is great and they work with customers on special requests - our customers love them and we enthusiastically recommend them to customers who are looking for a caterer.