Catering by Uptown

It was absolutely amazing and it's all thanks to Catering by Uptown. Our Day of Coordinator, Aimee, was the star of the show. She is absolutely amazing. She was the reason that the day went as smooth as it did! She was on top of EVERYTHING. From coordinating my other vendors, getting things started on time and following the timeline, making sure dinner ran smoothly, making sure my husband and I had food/drinks, she did it all. I know there are so many things that I didn't even realize happened because she is that amazing and took care of everything on her own. We relaxed and enjoyed our wedding because of her. I am starting to tear up thinking about how amazing she is and everything she did for us. The staff at Catering was amazing. We had our ceremony indoors and they took care of the room flip flawlessly. The food was excellent and everything was just so great. We loved that the venue took care of a lot of the big details -- linens, tables, chairs, the bar, our beautiful cake, etc. Our entire experience with Catering By Uptown was fantastic. From having a tour with Anne a year ago, to meeting Olivia for our tasting a few months prior, and having Aimee as our Day of Coordinator! All of our guests are still raving about how awesome our wedding was and it's all because of Catering by Uptown!!!! Thank you!

nator that made it as perfect as I wanted it to be! If I could give more stars I would! I want to do it all over again

rs! Our catering supervisor was Shonda, and OMG, I have no words to describe how amazing she was! Shonda made sure I had nothing to worry about the entire day. I didn't find out until after our honeymoon about things that didn't go according to plan, and that's exactly how I wanted it! The food was absolutely incredible, and the cake was fantastic, as well. My guests all loved that there were 2 entrees on each plate, and they didn't have to pick just one! Everyone seemed to enjoy the dinner, the cake, and the open bar, and we were thrilled with the service from the entire team!

bout how wonderful everything was. We could not be happier with the choice.

ed. The company is very helpful and responded quickly to every message. Great value and great price!

shown two different properties owned by Catering By Uptown and requested to have a menu tasting before booking to ensure that the quality of the food would be sufficient. This all went very smoothly, the food was delicious and we felt very confident in booking with Catering By Uptown. This is where things began to go down hill. Our contract was signed and deposit paid on June 4th. We were told that our planner would be in contact with us over the next few weeks. Well our planner did not reach out to us until November 13th. At this point we were 4 months out from our wedding. A planning appointment was then scheduled for mid January 2 months out from our wedding. Before our planning session we wanted to change our ceremony time by 30 minutes to account for sunset. This request was emailed to our planner on November 28th, I reached out every 3-5 days for an update and we did not recieve confirmation of the change until December 20th. Mind you in that time we were holding up booking other vendors because we weren't sure if our time change would be approved or now. In our one planning appointment we had to decide all food, linens, china, floor plan, centerpieces, and ceremony location. This was extremely overwhelming as we had less than 2 hours to accomplish all of this. At this planning appointment we were told of "office hours" that we could go back to the venue and look at things again. We decided that this would be a great idea to refresh our memory. Well thankfully we did because the beautiful stone bar that was part of the reason that we booked this venue was removed with out any notice to us, the bridal suite now had a long hallway that if I wanted to walk outside for my walk down the aisle I would have had to walk through the kitchen and the pier/bulkhead was also being replaced so there was no guarantee that we would be able to utilize that for our pictures. These were HUGE issues and we were never notified of them. We asked about why we weren't notified and we were told that our planner should have communicated that to us. We came back a few weeks later for the next "office hours" and there were more changes, now the pier/bulkhead was really under deep construction and the bridal suite had been changed again, once we weren't notified of any of this. 6 days before our wedding we were contacted by our day of coordinator, Brittany, who was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Without Brittany I don't know what we would have done, she helped to fix all of the problems caused by our Planner, ensured that everything was correct and flowed smoothly during our wedding. Our guests commented on how she really orchestrated things and also how amazing the views, the food, and the cake were. Brittany and the views were the only saving graces to Catering By Uptown.

y as the day-of coordinator/maitre’d. She knows her stuff! The food was plentiful, tasty, and beautifully plated. Not an easy feat with an off site kitchen!

stars because I'm very impressed with their responsiveness and desire to make it right. And as I said in my original review- the wedding did end up being beautiful. ** We had our wedding at one of Catering by Uptown's properties, the Bayfront Club in Sparrows Point. The wedding itself was beautiful and everyone raved about the food... That being said- the planning process with this company was an ungodly nightmare. We signed our contract with a sales person, made our meal, linen, cake, decor choices, etc. with a planner, then had to once again explain our vision to a separate Day-of-Coordinator less than one week before the wedding. The planner didn't know what the sales person promised us, and the coordinator didn't know what choices we had made with the planner. It would have been so much smoother if our day-of-coordinator was our POC for the entire process. I can't even tell you how many times our planner contradicted herself and I had to send her screenshots of our earlier conversations or the planning website to get her to honor what was previously discussed. When I asked for an image of their floor plan to assist me with arranging the table layout, I was sent an image that didn't quite match the venue as I had seen it in person. They had the head table set up with the very large permanent bar should have been and there was a tiny bar over in the corner. Turns out, they remodeled the venue and REMOVED THE ENTIRE BAR, completely changing the look of the venue. They replaced it with a tall folding table with a black cloth over it. What was worse was that they didn't notify any of their clients that had active contracts. In fact, I was told by one employee that they were specifically instructed by the owners NOT to mention it to anyone unless they were asked about it. My floor plan was due in a few days and they wouldn't make arrangements for me to see the venue earlier than their next "office hours" (they only open the venue for tours 1x/month) When I went to meet with my Coordinator for the last time, 4 days before the wedding, we found out that another construction project had begun, the pier was closed and we may not be able to use it for pictures. On top of that, there was a large Bobcat tractor parked on the lawn and they didn't know when it would be moved. Our main reason for choosing this venue was for the beautiful waterfront views and now there was a possibility that we wouldn't be able to benefit from them! In the end, they opened the pier and moved the equipment from the lawn, but the unnecessary stress that they placed on us every step of the planning process was ridiculous. The problems listed above are only a small portion of everything that went wrong. BUT- the entire staff on the actual wedding day was amazing (especially Brittney), the venue was beautiful, the food was delicious and everybody had a great time. So as long as you can handle a nervous breakdown about once a week, I would recommend Catering by Uptown.

le. Any questions I had were instantly answered by the planning staff. It was very comforting knowing they were only an email or phone call away. I loved that everything was included. The food was amazing! All of my guests and other vendors talked about how awesome the crab cakes were and how delicious the cake was. The wait staff and bartender were also great. Overall, I would highly recommend Catering by Uptown for weddings, or any event.

out a hitch, even with an impending storm. She really looked out for us and our guest!

scheduled a meeting with one of their Account Executives (I did it online… it was quick and painless!). The Account Exec we were assigned to was Anne Portell. When we got to the venue, I instantly felt a connection to Anne—as she simultaneously calmed my nerves and got me excited to (finally) get married! Anne truly was the greatest first impression for Catering By Uptown… she was as friendly and sweet as she was professional and informative. If you can request to meet with someone, I HIGHLY recommend Anne! We signed the contract that day and the planning began!!! Once the contract was finalized, we received a packet in the mail with a ton of information… additional info about the venue, recommended vendors, and information about their planning website. The planning website is an AMAZING tool! Everything you need to think about when planning a wedding is in there… timelines, details, processional information, menu, cake, table #s... I could go on and on. It really helped keep everything organized! The Event Specialist we were assigned to was Marissa Truffer. Marissa was an angel. Honestly, I couldn’t have done it without her. We met with Marissa for our “planning meeting”, which included the tasting (ALL DELCIOUS FOOD) and picking out table linens, candles, floor layout, etc. I left that meeting feeling like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders! I could tell Marissa understood my vision and instantly trusted her to carry out our big day. Like Anne, Marissa was professional, punctual, responsive, friendly, kind, and sweet! She made the process a breeze. Marissa handled the logistics the day of and absolutely KILLED IT. IT WAS TRULY AMAZING… COULDN’T BE MORE IMPRESSED. The day went off without a hitch, the venue was STUNNING, all the décor I brought looked perfect the way they set it up, the timeline went perfectly, the food/cake/drinks were DELICIOUS, all the guests were happy… it was P-E-R-F-E-C-T. (If you are a “perfectionist” like me, ASK FOR MARISSA. Marissa makes it happen!) PSA: If you are planning a wedding, choose Catering By Uptown… You can thank me later!!!

The day of the wedding Tracy and the whole team made sure we didn’t move a finger. The exceptional service was amazing. All of our guest loved the service, detail and especially the food. I’d youee thinking of going with Uptown don’t hesitate or think twice. You’ll love them!

lights, but that’s our only suggestion. We booked the venue is May/2017, over a year before our wedding, and in that time the interior was updated which was a pleasant surprise. We loved it. There’s plenty of greenery around the house, as well as the dock, for awesome photos. The company provided us with a day of coordinator, who helped things run smoothly. The planners at the company were also wonderful and very response (I had tons of questions). Also, the food was great (we also enjoyed the tasting/planning event), the cake and cupcakes were yummy, and the bartender was great! We got lucky and the venue next to ours (there are 3 venues on this property) was empty, so I can not speak to noice cross-over. But there is a nice fence and plenty of space separating the two venues. Lastly, it did rain on our wedding day, however, the “rainy day” plan B was awesome. The ceremony was held under the covered patio and the venue provided a beautiful arch. Plan A was to have the ceremony in front of the Bay and underneath a huge tree. We had a wonderful experience working with Catering by Uptown. We are so happy they had a venue on the Bay that was great for a smaller gathering.

ke I wanted too, especially the appetizers. Everything was so elegant done, the wait staff were very professional, they made sure me and my husband were taken care of. The food was cooked to perfection, seasoned well, I cannot say enough good things about Uptown Catering. Love, Love them and not to mention my day of coordinator Eileen was incredible, professional!!!

s we hadn't thought about and much to be done, and yet none of it was done by us. Brittany was professional, efficient, always positive, and our questions were always answered with a YES we can get that done. I have never worked with anyone whom I felt more confident in and knew without a doubt everything would be exceptional. She met us early on the day of the wedding and never stopped for a second. Having never hosted a wedding we were clueless and she seamlessly got us in the right places all evening and really just took charge and made the day simply outstanding. There is not one single thing I would have changed and all evening we got compliments about the food, the venue, the employees, and especially that woman (Brittany) who is amazing. Catering by Uptown owned the venue and provided everything from soup to nuts. The Bayfront Club was a beautiful venue and well worth the price. We visited a number of different places and they were by far the best bang for the buck. Everyone we dealt with was good but Brittany was exceptional! Not one single regret from either family and only wonderful things to say about the whole evening. Thank You Uptown and Thank You Brittany The Hartman Family

service was good at the event. It was more expensive than some other options. We justified that because they provided day of coordination and some decor, which was cheaper overall by going with them. But... we had a difficult time working with them. They didn't assign us to any one person and we didn't have a day of coordinator's name until a couple weeks before. (Full disclosure: Our wedding was just a few days before 4th of July, so I understand that can be a staffing challenge.) Their online system had incorrect information (including start and end time) until a few weeks before our wedding and they only corrected that after we pushed them to fix it multiple times. Also, when we said we wanted a vegan gluten free option for dinner because we had so many guests who are picky eaters, no one indicated any issue with that. Turns out, no one we talked to actually knew what the vegetarian option was, which ultimately lead to us having multiple conversations with them about a week before our wedding negotiating the menu. Also, our day of coordinator left the wedding reception 30 minutes before it ended, which didn't create any problems, but was weird. We didn't know about that until after the wedding when she mentioned it via email.

hat I picked the perfect location for our wedding. The location was beautiful, we lucked out with the absolute perfect day and everything ran smoothly and guests could not stop raving about what a great time they had and how awesome the food tasted. It's worth the money to pay an established company to handle your big day.

d care of the groom and I. I highly recommend!!!!

t with Anne for a tasting, which was a lot of fun, and she answered all of our questions and many we didn’t even know to ask. She had decorated the ‘example’ table beautifully and we went with that exact selection for the wedding day - one of the many decisions made very easy for us. She was also very accommodating with our budget concerns and was able to work with us to choose the best options. As we moved along in the planning process, we met with Anne and Sandra for a second tasting and planning. Sandra is fabulous and had the plans down perfectly. As the kind of bride that got overwhelmed easily, Sandra walked me through their usual processes and made decision-making simple. Both Anne and Sandra also met us at the venue a month before the wedding for the final organizational meeting with the venue staff. The day of the wedding was absolutely perfect. The set-up was gorgeous and the guests raved about the food. We served a double-entrée option and the filet and chicken were delicious. The appetizers were great, and plentiful, and the bar seemed to operate really well. Sandra consistently checked in with my husband and I with food/beverages, which was much appreciated. They also cut and served our cake (from a different vendor) without an extra fee, alongside their delicious desserts. I cannot say enough good things about Anne, Sandra, and the food provided by CbyU. I never had to wait long for a response to my many e-mails, and working with them at each meeting was a pleasure. Thank you, CbyU!

our plans by Vickie Mitchell, we had a fantastic experience with Catering by Uptown. Everyone was pleasant and professional. The Villa is a hidden gem and we couldn't have been happier with our decision to have our wedding and reception there. It was beautiful! We highly recommend booking with them for their all-inclusive services.

bout them! Use them!! They take all the stress out planning.

being able to do a tasting before signing a contact but we could not have been more pleased with the food. Guests complimented to food and cake! Our dave of coordinator, Marissa was so amazing! We were so pleased with her calm and kind demeanor. She did not let us stress and went above and beyond being flexible and accommodating! I would choose the anchor inn again- the view was amazing! Catering by uptown!

guests, and had 70. Sandra and Uptown rolled with the punches and gave us the most spectacular day. We couldn't be more thankful for the day they gave us. We would recommend Uptown to anyone looking for a fabulous event with minimal effort.

inator Kathy Andrews were great! They were very warm and welcoming, which put some of most of my anxiety at ease. They were willing to do what was necessary to make my vision come to life. Her and her team exceeded my expectations beyond measure. The venue was nice and clean, and the everything i wanted from decor to lighting was spot on. The food presentation was awesome and it also taste wonderful. Especially the beef wellingtons and crab cakes :). The service from the staff was very professional from beginning to end. would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!!

Uptown did a wonderful job seamlessly switching to our "Plan B". Sandra our day of coordinator was everywhere at once, putting our plan into action and constantly checking in to see if we needed anything. She did it all with a smile, and really emulated positivity on what started out as a stressful day due to the weather. The food was delicious, and HOT, and multiple guests made a point to tell us how great everything tasted. The cake was another success- it was not only tasty but looked beautiful and Uptown executed my request for a small aesthetic change to the frosting perfectly. We would highly recommend Uptown, and specifically Sandra and her contagious energy, to other couples looking for a caterer for their big day.

band calm, which is not an easy task, and comfortable. She even stopped me from making some bad design decisions. I can't say enough about Shonda. Actually every staff member I had interaction with was great. My wedding was absolutely stunning. My guest are still raving about the food and my bartender.

did for me. She kept my mind at ease and always made sure to take care of things for me! The food was fabulous and the wedding cake was even better. I could rave about this venue all day! I feel in love with the Anchor Inn the moment I first stepped foot on the parking lot, best day of my life.

he planning stages. During our tasting and when we chose our linens and plates, she was wonderful. Then we met with Kirk for a walk through the week of the wedding--he was also lovely. Put us all at ease around where everything was supposed to go and what we cared about etc. The day of we had the pleasure of working with Dorothy, who was such a wonderful listener. She and I had spoken earlier in the week and the day of she made sure everything went exactly as we'd wanted. My husband and I kept commenting on how every time one of us was empty handed within seconds someone from The waitstaff was handing us our preferred beverage--for me it was white sangria (that they gave us extra containers of to take home!) Everyone on their staff the day of and before hand did wonderful work and we couldn't be happier with our day!

er was absolutely wonderful. She always got back to my questions super fast before the wedding, and was incredibly friendly. I was incredibly happy with Shonda and the venue. During the wedding, she made sure to ask us our time when we wanted to do everything. She worked on our schedule. She got everything in order before and really was phenomenal. We would book another event at this venue in a heartbeat.

cutting, and such while maintaining the party atmosphere.

ferred to Shonda who from beginning to end made the process easy and stress free. Her professionalism and quick response time made the wedding day go off without a hitch. Shonda's ability to take our vision and make it come to life through detail had all the quests talking about the Catering By Uptown service and food. We can't say enough positive things about our experience with Catering by Uptown company. We would recommend there services for anyone looking for venue and/or catering services for superior client service, convenient options, and ability to accommodate most requests.

f our wedding planning. Brianna worked with us to find the perfect Uptown venue to fit our budget needs and our vision for the wedding. Cindy worked to keep us on track with all of the required deadlines, and facilitated answering our questions in record time. Elisabeth executed our vision and ran our reception flawlessly. Our guests raved about the amazing service of the catering staff and the wonderful food. We can’t say enough great things about the Uptown Catering team. We would 100% recommend them to any couple looking for a venue/catering company that gives you amazing flexibility, countless options, and excellent client service.

aughters wedding day truly unforgettable.

to decide to go with them! They have beautiful venue's to choose from and really make it easy for you to plan since they take care of so much for you! I was lucky enough to be the first wedding at their new venue Bayfront Club and it could not have went better. My guests could say nothing but fabulous things about the food, venue and all the staff, especially the bartenders! Thanks to Eileen who was my coordinator, the day went absolutely perfect and she was such a pleasure to work with. She felt like part of the family by the wedding day :)! Thanks again to your team for making it such a success, I will definitely be referring clients, friends and family to your company!

- and in large part, because of Anne and her team! The day ran smoothly, the guests are still talking about the amazing food, and the A+ service. We are so grateful to Anne and Catering by Uptown!

call Catering by Uptown. My first impression was not good and that was enough to keep me looking.

s most impressed by was their set-up and clean-up. I brought multiple boxes of decor, with a list of how I would like it set up, and they did an amazing job setting it all up, and then cleaning it and putting it back into the boxes at the end. My family was so thankful that we didn't have to touch a thing at the end. They even helped carry all of the presents and decor to our cars! One thing that I was really impressed with about Jamie, my day-of coordinator, was her willingness to go above and beyond for me. During the cocktail hour, my maids of honor were trying to bustle my dress, and they couldn't get it figured out (it was a really long train). Jamie came right over and started helping, without even being asked. She really worked hard to make sure that I had everything that I needed, and that everything was running smoothly. We also had a few guests who showed-up last minute, and she quickly figured out how to accommodate them. As far as I knew, everything went well and we barely had any issues on the day-of! Throughout the whole planning process, I worked with Katelyn, who was extremely sweet and always responded to my questions promptly. She was so helpful, I don't know how I could have planned it all without her! Thank you all SO much!! You did a fantastic job, and I had the absolute best day at my wedding <3

a was so helpful leading up to the wedding helping us get organized and helping us get all of our questions answered. She was especially helpful the day of our wedding, until this day we do not know of any issues that occurred because she handled them and helped to keep us on schedule effortlessly and with a smile. She made sure we didn't starve by walking us out some appetizers while we took pictures during our cocktail hour. She also made sure our shuttle bus driver didn't leave the bride and groom behind at the end of the night (disclaimer: the shuttle company we used was not referred to us by Catering by Uptown).Everything was beautiful. Such a great experience and I can definitely say we owe that mostly to Christina.

l inclusive resort where every thing is included in the cost, which I LOVE because it's easy to get tangled up in planning and blow your budget or forget how much you are spending. Catering by Uptown makes it a breeze and I can't wait for our big day at Waverly Mansion in March. I know it is going to be the best day ever.

our expectations and helped make this the "picture perfect" day for us. Laura's attention to detail made every transition (Ceremony, Introductions, Dining, Dancing as well as everything else imaginable) very seamless and stress-free. We have received so many compliments from close friends and family members about how fun and well put together our wedding day was. We couldn't be happier with the level of service we experinced and will absolutely refer friends to Catering By Uptown in the future. Request Laura as your day-of coordinator if you have the opportunity! You'll be happy you did!

acted Anne P, who at the last time we spoke, she was at another catering company. I learned that she had moved on, but luckily, I was able to reach her. I didn't want just anyone, I wanted her. During our event, she went above and beyond to make sure that everything was excellent for our event. The staff at Catering by Uptown was amazing. They were professional and provided superior customer service to me, my husband and our guests. I appreciated having Anne P at the site to support my event. Everyone loved the food, the drinks (bartenders were also amazing) and a great time was had by all. Working with Anne P and the staff for our wedding was SUPER FANTASTIC!

everything was perfect. Anne was my day of coordinator and she was truly like a fairy God mother. She made sure every aspect of our reception was perfect! She literally catered to my every need.  The food was absolutely delicious. The wait staff was professional and attentative. Every guest commented at how professional and courteous they were. Our bartender was sweet, cheerful and fun! It was truly the perfect package. I was pretty upset the week leading up to the wedding as the weather forecast called for rain all day and night the day of my wedding. I was so upset as I had dreamt about having beautiful photos on the pier. Anne assured me even if we did get bad weather we would still be able to get beautiful pictures as one deck is covered and she helped me see my day would still be perfect. We dropped off all of our supplies and Anne took care of making sure my mini pumpkin place settings were taken care of and looked fantastic (she went that extra mile and I am beyond touched). Luckily the day of. It rained while we were at the church but stopped as soon as we got to the venue. When we arrived at the Anchor Inn, Anne was waiting there for me with a glass of wine and a hug, she told me I looked beautiful and reassured me that this night was going to be perfect. She made sure every guest was catered to as if they were royalty. I don't have a single bad thing to say about Catering by Uptown or my venue, The Anchor Inn. It was truly a perfect day. day. I have and will continue to recommend Catering by Uptown and The Anchor Inn to any bride who is looking for their perfect venue with an all inclusive venue. And be sure to ask for Anne, she will make you feel like a princess! Thank you Anne, and everyone at CBU!

d. The person we worked with was not the same person who coordinated the wedding so there were several gaps with information not being passed on the day of the wedding. The venue was beautiful, service was good and the staff very friendly. Just do not be surprised when things do not go as agreed.

ut a thing! She handled everything from the second we walked in to the moment we left. Absolutely wonderful company. Our guests loved the whole experience of our wedding and raved about how beautiful the food was and how wonderful everything was organized. Thank you catering by uptown! You truly made our wedding a dream wedding!

ed to meet my groom. Not because she was happy, she was mortified by the blaring music next door at the simultaneous event. (After we were told 24 hrs before that there wasn't another event). My beautiful string quartet during the pre ceremony could not be heard over the loud music. That is only the worst of the bad experiences we had with this company Catering by Uptown. The one good thing is that people say the food was delicious. Perhaps catering is their forte, I can assure you event planning/coordination is not. We are so disappointed just three weeks later. All of the hard work we went through shattered to smithereens because of someone lack of attention to the details we worked on for 8 months. Sigh....please do not make the mistake we did. You will regret it just as we do. Anyone reading this review is welcomed to email me for more of this experience if you are still on the fence with this place. My email is braswelllisa@aol.com.

e probably would not have gotten to try them so we so appreciated that! He really took care of us. Laura was our contact person during the planning process and she was super helpful as well, answering all of my emails any day of the week. I wish I could do the day over again with them!!

nder, but the level of service definitely helped my stress levels. We were invited for food and cake tastings and a follow-up open house, and everyone we met was fantastic. Elizabeth was our day-of coordinator, and she was fantastic. She kept everything running smoothly, and even took it upon herself to add decorations to our head table once we were done with them on the altar. Even with the potential problems of an outdoor wedding, they had everything ready to go at all times. The food was superb. Everyone loved it! I highly recommend the butternut squash soup, especially for a fall wedding. I love that they put two entrees on a plate instead of having your guests pick one or the other, and they easily accommodated kids meals, a vegan meal, and even a guest of mine that was allergic to almost everything. The best part was when we were taking photos in the front yard, one of the servers came around with plates of hors d'oeuvres for us and our bridal party to munch on in between pictures so we didn't miss out on the cocktail hour. We got a pumpkin cake that was divine; moist and well spiced. They were also able to recommend a tent rental company for us that turned out perfectly. I was so happy!

rful, made sure everything went smoothly. He went above and beyond looking for centerpieces. My mother in law made them in beautiful hurricane glass vases. The vases started to crack and break while we were setting up the day before. All ended up well. The only reason that I gave the quality 4 stars is because, so of our guests fish (mahi mahi) was wayyyyy over cooked. Other than that, everything was great. Easy to get a hold of and works with you. We had a beautiful wedding day!