Absolutely Perfect Catering

t APC was very hands on as well with all the planning and setup and allowed me to not need an actual wedding planner. I had so much peace of mind working with them. Also, the food was to die for and every guest complimented it. You would have thought you were at a 5-star restaurant instead of a wedding. Would definitely recommend APC to anyone planning an event - you will not regret this choice!

ngs, linen, and chairs for the outdoor ceremony. APC assured her there would be enough food. I was very disappointed when halfway through the cocktail hour they ran out of 3 of the 4 appetizers. Also, the carved beef was very rare, not under a heat lamp or on a warming stone. Several guests relayed this to me along with the chicken being dry. Two types of carved beef should have been served, 1 medium and 1 medium well. The grilled mixed vegetables were cooked perfect, but the selection was cheap, and this was another area they ran out of food. Good caters should know what appetizers go the fastest, how beef should be served so guest have a choice, and Supply Enough to Satisfy. In my home THIS IS TOP Priority!

y leave and we had the assistance from Josh. Josh did a wonderful job with last minute changes we did not anticipate. Patty, Heather and the day of team went above and beyond!! My wedding day it monsooned... Seriously was so rainy and wet with terrible conditions at the venue however this team did not stop. They did what they had to do and then some. Heather helped with holding the umbrella right before I walked down the aisle, the team helped me find a bobby pin, and they helped when my dad took a tumble out in the rain. After things settled down, the bartenders ensured my cup was never empty and my guests said their drinks were the best mixed drinks at a wedding they had ever had. Thank you to those at APC that yes "made and served the food" but also took moments to just help out their fellow humans and treat people with care and kindness on such an emotional day.

again on the day of to almost 200 guests! I would highly recommend!

as standard wedding food. My husband and I did not do any major upgrades to food or drinks and my guests all enjoyed everything. APC lets you provide your own alcohol which is awesome! The service is truly amazing- our parents never had to go to the bar the entire night because Sarah and her team were so on top of everything! The tenderloin blini and tuna poke spoons are a must!

went with APC for our wedding!

e other caterers that could beat Absolutely Perfect in one area or another? Probably – but only at the sacrifice of something else on the list. The team at Absolutely Perfect is really on your side to make sure you are informed every step of the way, and avoid these kind of offsets. Trust us when I say TRUST THEM!! They want you to have a good day, and they know what they’re doing to make that happen. We were engaged in 2019, to be married in Fall 2020, but for obvious reasons our wedding didn’t happen until Spring 2022. We had originally planned with a different caterer, but when we tried to change out venue (to one even closer), that caterer tried to double our price for reasons still unexplained. We saw the red flags, got out of that contract, and were initially discouraged that we had to start from scratch again. However, we were so luck to find Absolutely Perfect and how they came to our rescue and absolutely saved our day! The price was comparable to other vendors in the area (including our original). However, the amount of food and VARIETY we received far exceeded our expectations. I swear I walked around on my wedding day and found bonus food I didn’t know we were serving :) They also provided advice throughout the entire planning process. They were patient when I wanted to ask every question and hammer out all the details. And overall they were beyond helpful for making decisions about alcohol offerings, table setup / floor plans and event flow, and sharing experience about what has worked for previous events. And on the day of I truly felt prioritized, but not smothered, and have heard nothing but positive feedback from our guests as well. For reference, our planning coordinator was Sarah, and our day of coordinator was MaryAnne. I fully recommend! Try the crab bruschetta!

ers on our venue’s list and were immediately impressed with Sarah’s detailed info about APC’s offerings. From our first conversation, we knew we’d be in good hands with APC, and Sarah guided us through the wedding planning process from start to finish. We appreciated APC’s flexibility as we had to reschedule tastings and ultimately postpone our wedding a year. And how fun it was to finally meet in person to sample the incredible entrees, appetizers and desserts! The crab cakes and short ribs were both excellent, and the only tough part was narrowing down the appetizer selections because everything we sampled was so delicious. At the end of our second meeting where we finalized our menu, event layout and other details, I realized there was nothing left for me to stress about — Sarah and her team had everything under control. Sarah and Patty (the event manager), in coordination with our other wonderful vendors, truly made our wedding day awesome. We were delighted by the platter of appetizers and signature cocktails awaiting us after the ceremony, and we appreciated how Danielle checked in on us throughout the night to make sure we had a drink in our hands or enough food. The food tasted just like it did during our tastings, and we heard compliments from our guests all night, not only about the food itself but also about how fabulous the event team was. Thanks Sarah and APC for making our wedding vision come to life, for being so responsive over the last two (!) years and for offering so much great insight throughout the whole planning process!

was super responsive and clear on what we could expect from them. We primarily worked with Sarah, and she was friendly, professional, organized, and we felt very well cared for. The day of staff was amazing and we received a lot of compliments on the food. I had the salmon, Ryan had the short rib, and everything was just as good and fresh as the day we had our tasting. They made sure that our bellies were full and that we always had a drink in hand. Sarah worked so well with our day of coordinator in getting everything set up just like we visioned. I would highly recommend APC to anyone looking to hire a caterer for their wedding! (Photos by tPoz)

delicious it was. The staff was the best! Working with them was a dream. They made our vision come true.

our food from our guests! They helped us create our dream reception. We wouldn’t have changed a thing. Their staff also served as our bartenders and day-of coordinator and every service they offered was phenomenal. We would recommend them to anyone planning their wedding!

They showed up on site, on-time & had it ALL under control. My husband & many of his friends work in the hospitality/restaurant industry & were truly impressed. I am trying to figure out an excuse to host wedding 2.0 just so I can repeat this amazing day with all of our vendors. Oh….I almost forgot, my husband had a last minute clothing emergency & was still shopping for his attire 2 days before the wedding. And, who told us where to go to find a dress shirt? APC. Not only will they bring top notch service, food & beverages to the wedding, they can also help grooms with their fashion emergencies. Thanks APC! It was truly a blast working with you!

amazing. We have been receiving compliments non-stop since our wedding. Working with Sarah was amazing. She had great suggestions and advice, and was so accommodating of everything we needed on our wedding day. The entire staff was wonderful. Our day of event manager was kind and welcoming, and made every moment of our wedding wonderful. We could not have asked for a better catering company to facilitate our rentals, open bar, and catering needs. Do yourself a favor and book them now!!

ity of food and presentation was a priority for us and they delivered! Sarah was fantastic to work with. She was always responsive, kind and knowledgeable, and detailed. Our tasting was a wonderful experience and made us feel confident about our selections. On the day of Donna, our on-site coordinator stayed in communication with us and assisted in decisions with the weather. We heard nothing but amazing feedback from our guests who enjoyed all of the food. All of the stations were a hit! We hope we can work with APC for a future event!

be a blessing in disguise because we found APC (who were better than our original caterers!). Josh was very understanding about our situation and worked with us to develop an accelerated timeline, get through all the milestones we needed to, and answer our numerous questions. Josh was also extremely responsive every step of the way! All of the food was amazing!! Our guests loved all of the appetizers, entrees, and mini desserts. If you like crab, you must get their crab cakes! The service was also incredible. All of the staff were attentive and respectful. Our "captain" (Mary Ann) was so great! Her and the staff made sure my husband and I got to eat some of the appetizers after photos and before the official start of the reception, served us dinner, and made sure we always had a drink in hand. They also are very reasonably priced! I really cannot recommend APC highly enough!

among other details, details, changed throughout all the COVID restrictions and the team at Absolutely Perfect helped us navigate it all. My family hosted 3 weddings this year with different caterers, and this catering company was by far the best of all. Stacy was incredibly responsive from the moment we began wedding planning all the way through to the wedding day. Stacy and her team were so flexible, helpful, understanding, and eager to make our day the best -- no matter what the circumstances were! The food selection was outstanding and so many guests raved about the quality of the food throughout our night and in the following days! It brought us so much joy knowing that everyone was enjoying the night with delicious food. Everything else from food displays, rentals, arranging the floor plan, linens, and bar service was perfection too. All of the staff members were attentive, polite, clean, extra helpful, and you just had a sense of feeling that they were all there for the newlyweds to make it the best night possible - and it sure was! I highly recommend everyone consider Absolutely Perfect Catering because you'll quickly see how they operate with class, they will far exceed expectations, and live up to their name! 10/10!

any way once we started working with them. Sarah and her team were enthusiastic, fun and extremely proactive in helping us plan our day. Her attention to detail put us at ease that our wedding would happen smoothly and her active suggestions were greatly appreciated as we reviewed plans and selected alternatives. We decided not to hire a day-of coordinator, as we had been considering, because of all the detailed planning Sarah and her team were doing for our event beyond just the catering. The team worked with us to find creative ways to make our day unique while remaining within our planned budget. We especially enjoyed the food tasting meeting when Absolutely Perfect shared their wide range of delicious offerings. Unfortunately with the COVID situation, we were unable to have the large wedding that we had planned. We were crushed that we were not able to ultimately have Absolutely Perfect deliver the event that we had planned for so long. In spite of the disappointment of not having our reception, we strongly recommend Absolutely Perfect and would welcome the opportunity to work with them again.

s very reasonable compared to other caterers I spoke with. They day of the servers were wonderful - attentive and kind, they checked in with me regularly and were happy to help with anything we asked. The food was DELICIOUS! We never got to sample anything prior to the wedding as we live states away so I was a tad nervous about how everything would taste but I need not have worried. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious - guests especially loved the mini cheeseburgers, candied bacon and mini grilled cheese. They also raved about the salad, mac and cheese, pork and chicken/waffles we had for dinner. We also had a hot chocolate bar with dessert that was such a fun touch that many guests enjoyed. Overall it was a wonderful experience working with them and I would highly recommend.

hat transition seamless. Stacy was so helpful in making sure we didn't forget anything and she was SO fast at responding. APC goes above and beyond as a caterer and works out your entire timeline with you, all of the details surrounding floor plan and decorations, and they even provided decorative touches to their buffet display. I just can't say enough about how well they pulled off catering our wedding. And with only a few weeks to prepare! The food and execution of the service was impeccable- everyone complimented us on how great everything tasted and how friendly the staff were. We couldn't have kept our original wedding date without their help and for that we're very grateful.

e best price and they asked all the right questions from the first phone call. Being a catering manager myself in my career, I knew they were experienced simply after 1 phone call. I am so glad I hired them. I worked with Stacy the entire time and she was able to help and guide us through the whole process!! During our planing, we would've had our menu tasting, but Covid happened. APC came through and was able to offer a delivery-tasting. They delivered the food pre-cooked and with heating instructions. Even after reheating our menu selections, we were thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food. Throughout the entire planning process, Stacy with APC was always extremely responsive and informative with details. They were also accommodating when we had a big guest drop because of Covid. APC worked with us and our budget and allowed us to provide our own alcohol to keep costs lower. We were also able to provide our own wedding cake. APC is able to help arrange tents, vendors, etc if needed. While I arranged my own vendors and tent, they were helpful when it came to last minute changes and updates from my end. During the day-of the wedding, we had an amazing time and could not have asked for anything to have happened differently. Everything was truly Absolutely Perfect!! The staff was very friendly and attentive and while we were both able to enjoy the day, their great service was noticed. Coming from a catering manager myself, it was very great to see such wonderful staff who were always working and working with a smile. Bartenders were friendly and service staff and manager on duty were excellent as well. The food was great and we're still hearing guests talk about the buffet and how delicious everything was over a few weeks after the wedding. We will definitely recommend APC to any friends/ family looking for a caterer for any events/weddings and will be a repeat customer if we have any catering needs in the future.

tal crowd pleaser. But honestly, for my wife and I, the best part of APC was the staff. They were so helpful and definitely held our hands through questions and decision-making. They made it so that we didn't need a day-of-coordinator, which saved us a TON of money, and they were incredibly accommodating to our last minute requests (we changed linen colors two weeks out). I absolutely recommend! AND to all the queer couples: They were incredibly LGBTQ-friendly, it was never an issue.

ired them just three months out. They were flexible and willing to do what I needed to make my day... perfect. They even were amazing emotional support throughout difficult conversations with my venue. APC feels like family and I'll miss working with them, until next time.

s with what effects Hurricane Florence might have on our event (potentially shifting our plans). APC was extremely accommodating to honoring both our sunshine and rain plans, and stayed in constant communication prior to the big day. The morning of our wedding we woke up to sunshine and blue skies! We had guests RAVING about the food & wait staff - we even had Sarah & Heather bring my husband and I food during cocktail hour so we could take a ‘moment’ before socializing with the rest of our party. APC constructed and delivered a beautiful event that went off without a hitch, and we absolutely recommend!

our guests gave us so many compliments on the food.

Leslye you live up to your name, “Absolutely Perfect “! Morgan was so patient with me, the MOB, answering every concern and calming any worries! Nicole did an excellent job as our event manager. Your staff was professional and paid great attention and care to every detail. It wrote was awesome to see how our vision was carried out! Thank

ng. We worked primarily with Leslye, Morgan, and Andrew and they were all the absolute best. APC did the catering, rentals (tables, chairs, linens, etc.), and even provided a day-of coordinator for our wedding. I think I emailed Leslye about a million times the week before the wedding and she was always quick to respond and answer all of my questions. My husband and I had a Harry Potter themed wedding and these guys ran with it - it was amazing. Down to the finest details, our reception was set up to look like Hogwarts. We made all of the center pieces on the tables ourselves, but APC helped set up and also went above and beyond to provide extra details and decorations that we didn't even know about until the reception (they set up a freaking gargoyle on the hors d'oeuvres table!). We didn't have a wedding cake, so they made us a tower of donuts to sit our cake topper in which we used as a cutting cake. We had mousse shooters for our desserts which were stuck on a wall to look like they were floating and they made Harry Potter themed signs for us. The bartenders and servers they provided were excellent as well - they even made sure we had drinks waiting for us at our table after our entrance! I was blown away by the effort they put in and would recommend them over and over for any event!!

Tyler, the chef, even made seitan from scratch! On the day of the wedding, we didn't have to worry about anything. The service was excellent. They accommodated a last minute change in set-up plans because of rain with no problems. The guests loved our food and didn't mind at all that it was an entirely vegan meal. Thank you so much APC for making our wedding catering exactly what we wanted.

had to find one thing to be critical of it would only be their pricing structure. We had a discussion with their owner to negotiate a not to exceed price. We then signed the contract based on that price. After having paid a large deposit the overall price continued to climb, exceeding our initial agreed upon amount. The unanticipated price increases were often tied to various items that we thought should have been included in the initial negotiated quote. Despite this, we were definitely happy with their service and our review is that they did a fantastic job catering our wedding.

many compliments on the food and cake! Staff was great to work with and they helped make our day flow smoothly. Highly recommend APC!

y helped us with linens, design, plates, and everything else food related. Sarah helped us through the entire process and she is a huge blessing. From our first meeting with Sarah, we knew that APC was perfect for us. She helped us to craft a menu that we wanted and had an incredibly flexible bar option that allowed us to buy our alcohol from a specific dealer and then return anything people did use. This helped us to keep the cost down. The staff the day of our wedding were amazing. From the welcome drink of prosecco to the charcuterie board to the place settings, they enabled us to have a beautiful and fun wedding. Sarah helped us find the perfect color linen for the table after I couldn't find what I wanted in their samples. She brought in samples and let me look at lots of options. The chef even prepared a few recipes that I wanted that weren't on their menu suggestions! ABC also makes desserts and cakes. We ended up going with another company but ABC created a beautiful cupcake display for us and cut our cake for free. They are extremely flexible and can make or do anything you ask. Pick ABC and you won't regret it. They make everything so easy and are there throughout the entire planning process and day of!

me along the entire journey and really helped plan my entire wedding! They asked all of the right questions to get me thinking about my vision for our big day and made sure everything was covered. Calling them a caterer makes it sound like all they handle is food (and boy, do they know how to handle food!), but they covered so much more—our bars, rentals, linens, set-up for our ceremony, flipping for the reception, servers, etc, etc. They were really a one-stop shop for our biggest wedding needs. The menu tasting was super helpful and all of the food they made was delicious! I was so excited about our menu and our guests LOVED it! They even fit in my favorite—mac and cheese! Sarah, Stephany, and Amber made sure that our day was magical and every little detail was taken care of. Even when there was an unfortunate medical emergency during our reception, they handled everything with compassion and professionalism. I honestly could go on and on about how amazing their service was and am incredibly thankful they were a part of our wedding day team! Thank you, APC!

incredible... our guests raved! They did brunch for dinner for us and it was better than I could have imagined! I would choose them over and over again if I had a redo of the day.

ail throughout the entire process and professionalism was exactly what every bride looks for in a catering service. Their pricing will fit any budget, compared to the other quotes from companies I received APC was hands down the best. They went above and beyond in making my vision come to life I am still in awe. Thank you to Leslye and the entire APC Staff, you all are amazing. Xoxo

n anymore delicious. During the planning process, they were quick to answer any questions that we had and were very helpful in organizing the day. During the wedding, they made sure everything ran smoothly and we are still getting comments about how delicious the food was. I would highly recommend them for any wedding!

h for the amazing job she did. She is organized, communicates well, has a creative eye and wants to make sure you have a relaxing and fantastic day. Thank you Absolutely Perfect Catering, we will def be using you for future events.

the food so nicely i included a picture of it in my wedding album. I highly recommend them!

ugh. From the Start, from early e-mail and phone communications to seeing our first suggested menu, Sarah Lynch and APC were a dream to work with. APC was the first caterer I had spoken with that actually left me feeling confident to proceed from the get-go. Sarah really understood the vibe we were going after for our Friday Night Wedding, and made perfect suggestions. Contract and Pricing was very transparent and honest from the start, and I appreciate that they actually itemized cost on the price review. APC would also make dishes not on their immediate radar (as we had them make our candied brussel sprouts), which, hi, real chefs! During Planning, Sarah Lynch could not have been easier to work with, but where APC probably shined the most was during their Preview event in February that allowed you to go to their kitchen, meet the staff, see the decor, taste a ton of food, and really experience their brand of catering, all in their decked out warehouse.. If my husband hadn’t been on board from the menu, he was really excited and pleased after the open house. APC also created our Event Layout, for both good and bad weather, and provided very detailed and helpful planning documents! Day-of, they were prompt and quick to setup tables, and also made sure our outside seating was ready to go for our short rehearsal time window. They cleaned-up even faster, somehow. Both of which were important as our venue (the Museum of Industry) has limited setup/clean-out time. Their Decor is truly a step-above with arrangement and props. They blended right in with the Dock-vibe behind their buffet tables, and our guests commented on how seamless our tables flowed. Everyone loved our food! We had people who wish they could buy tubs of the Spinach Artichoke Dip, and lots of raves for the Pizza Dip! Our menu was a more “Summer Modern” plate featuring Pretzel Chicken and Marinated Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Mesculun Salad with Granny Smith Apples + Goat Cheese, Candied Bacon, and Jeweled Rice. We had compliments all night about the food and service. APC Servers were friendly and fun, which is a weird note, but you wouldn’t believe how many weddings I go to with dead-pan staff. Our guests really warmed up to everything quickly, and the bartenders were THE BEST. We heard compliments all night on the bar staff, who served our 2 signature drinks like bosses, and were ready to pour or sampling Whiskey. I just couldn’t believe how customized we could create our bar menu and how well the APC bartenders performed. Unexpectedly Awesome: We provided our own alcohol but the APC staff was amazing and separated our leftover liquor into 2 containers: 1 with open bottles, 1 with unopened bottles + unopened cases. They were NOT stingy with pouring and were completely on top of their game. The Servers also set aside a piece of Candied Bacon for us for our main plate, as well as basically all our menu items so we could get a taste! We basically had a dedicated server who was always sure we had a drink in hand, AND water for after the ceremony for our party (that was amazing and very appreciated). We got to dine first, followed by our table. NO LINES! Everyone ate in a timely manner and our Vegetarian/Vegans loved their Plate. A++ To Sarah Lynch and the APC Team!

ning to end they covered every detail and made sure we were well taken care of. Looking back things went wrong, my florist was to set-up something they didn't and without missing a beat Absolutely Perfect stepped up. Someone fell and I had no idea, the catering staff bandaged him up and he hung out the rest of the night. They brought drinks to the wedding party while we did photos and most of all ... MADE SURE WE HAD FOOD AND DRINKS. Everyone raved about the appetizers (go tuna!), entrees, and the dessert assortment (milk and cookie shots were gone seconds after they came out!). The atmosphere they created along with the food and service made my wedding day run perfect.... absolutely perfect.

presentations and the food. We had already contracted with the Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI) to hold the Wedding reception. At that time, BMI only had normal folding chairs for the event. APC said they would include the subcontracting of a better chair and linens in our contract. Our initial estimate was for 150 guests but was told that APC would work with us if the numbers changed. What the owner should have said ‘if the number of guests increase’. After revisiting the BMI with our own planner, BMI said they bought new chairs and we could use them for $300. When I contacted APC 7 weeks before our event to cancel the subcontract for the rental of chairs, I was told, by the APC owner, that the subcontractor would still charge me full price as a cancellation fee. I just stayed with the APC chair rental at an additional cost of $300+. After meeting with the APC owner to select the linens, we were disappointed with her attitude and linen selection. This was my daughter’s email,’ But it's just something else that doesn't make me feel important to the company ’. Our own planner provided us with a better linens selection that was an upgrade to what APC showed us. Deciding to use the better linens, I contacted APC 6 weeks before the event to cancel the linens from the subcontractor. APC said that the original contract was for linens to service the 150 guests, and again I would have to pay the full fee, around $600, to cancel that order. Having personally cancelled other rental equipment well before I need them, there was never a 100% cancellation fee. Since you are usually arranging this about a year in advance, in general and for sure for APC, know what you want, put the minimum in the original contract because the caterers are always ready to add additional guests and services. I will say that the actual catering of the wedding reception was very good. I had many compliments on the quality of the food and the responsiveness of the servers. Since the guest list grew to over 180 guests, dinner service was a little slow but I would say close to acceptable.

nsive and helpful with everything along the way and even provided me with their phone numbers as it got closer to our wedding day in case I needed anything! Our guests RAVED about the food!! The decor was spot on what we wanted and was even more beautiful than I imagined it would be. What a magical night! I would definitely recommend APC!

was awesome. We were really very pleased with how everything turned out. I’ve never been to a wedding where all of the food tables were decorated so tastefully and it fit our theme perfectly. It was such a nice touch and made it feel so unique and personal. No boring table with silver buffet trays lined up in a row. Hah! We received so many compliments from everyone on display to the actual taste of the food. The food was delicious and several people said it was the best food they've had at a wedding and how they didn't have to go home hungry for once! We had an ice cream bar, which everyone loved... especially since it was near 90 degrees that day. It was such a fun alternative to the cake and there were tons of toppings for people to create their own sundaes. APC helps with SO much of your planning leading up to the day from the food and decor (obviously) to a timeline. Very helpful! My husband and I did gripe about the cost at times, but after seeing how flawlessly and beautifully everything came together, it made perfect sense. Would highly recommend APC!

I wanted it to be. The presentation was AMAZING. They brought so many props and items to glam up the displays - they really looked great. The service was great, too.

from beginning to end and with a very friendly personality. The decor and set up was everything we imagined!!!

ne raved about our food and the service. Everyone was very helpful and set up our reception exactly how I wanted it. My biggest complaint is that we didn't get too eat as much as we wanted.