Linwoods

ey offered endless options for cocktail hour, entrees and dessert but were also accommodating to create a dish my husband requested. We enjoyed the food so much that we went to their restaurant for our first anniversary. If quality food is important to you, I highly recommend Linwoods catering.

st months before our wedding. Sherri and Paula stepped in immediately and helped ease any concerns we had about a shaky handoff – and we could not have been happier with how everything turned out. Communication throughout the planning process was always timely and professional, the tasting was a VIP experience, and they were very flexible in helping to mold the catering experience to fit our vision. We asked if they could do a few menu items as a nod to our family heritage/traditions, and not only did they happily accommodate, we were blown away by the quality and creativity in the execution. The food is simply incredible – not many people typically talk about wedding food after the fact, but we still have guests bringing up how amazing their meals were. We even had friends racing over to our house the next day to grab the leftovers that we couldn’t finish before leaving on our honeymoon. We cannot say enough about the taste, presentation and portion sizes. You won’t be disappointed. The service was also first class, as my wife and I had our own personal server the entire night and our guests raved about the level of attention paid to their tables and at the bar.

op raving about how good the food was and how amazing the waitstaff and bartenders were. When you hire Linwoods you truly are hiring a 5 star service provider. We can't thank Linwoods enough for making our wedding so special and are so happy we can visit the restaurant to experience the amazing food again!

ood and the service was amazing. If we could give Linwoods more than 5 stars, we would!!

was also incredibly honest and open about pricing and never tried to upsell us on anything, which is refreshing in the wedding industry. We were able to customize so much and it was great to have Sherri's knowledge and and honest transparency about what guests care about and what makes the most sense for the wedding and the venue space. I knew come the wedding day I wouldn't have to worry about any of the food or drinks, and all of our guests were absolutely thrilled. We were told it was some of the best food they've ever had at a wedding - and we agree! The additional staff to make sure the couple and the parents are taken care of is such a plus! So many people told me they didn't eat at their wedding, but with Linwoods, they made sure we ate and drank all night. I definitely recommend Linwoods and their staff to make catering as stress free as possible for your wedding.

s were very professional and skilled. The food was delicious. This company did everything from the beginning through the end of the night to ensure our evening was perfect. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

ing our wedding to be exactly what we wanted. They were also very transparent and reasonable in what those customizations meant monetarily. Having attended many weddings ourselves, there were things we knew wanted to make sure happened - minimal crowding at the bar, ensuring guests actually got an appetizer, food allergies/sensitivities, etc. The team was on top of EVERYTHING the entire night. People cannot stop talking about how amazing the food was - seriously, it was out of this world. If you want fabulous food and stress-free catering, go with Linwoods.

ar menu. Sherri is a dream to work with and doesn't know the meaning of the word no or can't, she made every request possible. Her team could not be nicer or more professional, again our guests are still raving about the waitstaff, and how they took such personal care of each guest during the wedding. From the first tasting, to walking out of the venue at the end of the night, there is no partner you'd rather have than Sherri and the Linwood team! They may cost just a bit more than others, but well, well worth it. Best money you will spend during the wedding process!

nsured that we stayed on our timeline for the day. Sherri remembered so many small details we mentioned at our tasting and truly made us feel like royalty. She truly went above and beyond her duties and helped us with the linens, tables and floorplan. We are so glad we chose Linwoods as our caterer and will be forever grateful at having the pleasure to work with Sherri to make our wedding dreams come true. You absolutely have to consider Linwoods to cater your event!

nd they offered many options. However, in getting closer to the wedding, we were unfortunately forced to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. Linwood was the only vendor that provided us with a refund of our deposit. While understand contracts are in place for a reason and we weren't entitled to a refund, Sherri went above and beyond for us, so we felt that they truly cared. I would 100% use them for any catering needs in the future and would recommend that anyone else use them.

ts and everything in between. Our guests raved about the food and service. I can't thank you enough for an exceptional job from start to finish. We knew from the tasting that it would be fantastic and it was that and more. Not only did Sherri help with the catering aspect but assisted in linens, additional chairs we needed, and table positioning in the venue. She came to every meeting and gave her input which was well received. She even helped the band set their sound system up! You cannot go wrong if you hire Linwoods... they are top notch!!!

All of our guests could not say enough wonderful things about the service, bar and food at our cocktail hour and reception. It was delicious and served quickly and beautifully. We are so thankful to the Linwood's team for helping to make our wedding the best day ever!

o answer questions (however basic they were) and walk us through the details to be sure we were comfortable with all of the many decisions we had to make. Linwoods was super accommodating for all of our dietary restrictions. The food was even better than we had anticipated the day-of. So many of our guests commented on how fabulous both the food and the service were.

esented, and best of all, it was steaming hot when presented to our guests. During cocktail hour, our guests raved about every hors d'oeuvre that was kindly passed their way, and last, but not least, the desserts. My now husband is a huge ice cream fan. Our guests were surprised with an ice cream sundae bar, and I am still dreaming about our wedding cake. The cocktails. We served dirty martinis and aperol spritz to our guests as our specialty cocktails. They were a HIT and the bartenders served them perfectly. The wines were superb and Linwoods was able to source the beers we requested. The service. Sherri is amazing! Not only as a director, but as a person. It was my true pleasure to be able to work with her and her team. They are professional, friendly and extremely efficient. They are flawless. By the end of my experience with the Linwoods team, they felt more like family and friends than a vendor. Look no further than Linwoods. I promise you - they will not disappoint. They will be the best decision you made since you said "Yes!" to marrying your future spouse.

was amazing! My guests raved about the staff and the food! From the start Sherri wanted us to know that the food will be consistent with how it will taste and it very much lived up to that expectations!

enthusiastic, and made sure everything was perfect on the day of the wedding. The food was INCREDIBLE. Seriously, as I am writing this I'm dreaming about all the delicious things we had and wishing I could eat some of it again! In addition to the food, the wait staff were amazing as well. They were attentive and thorough. Our friends and family are still talking about the quality and taste of the food at our wedding. I'm SO happy we decided to go with Linwoods for our wedding, and I can't wait to grab dinner at the restaurant very soon!

chen, there was no comparison. Linwood’s food is better and has flavor. They have great options for appetizers that will appeal to anyone’s palette. Sherri, the catering manager, was a dream to work with. We met with her a year out from our wedding and had a chance to try Linwood’s food. She walked us through the entire process and even arranged our floor plan. It’s important to have a vendor that is invested in your event and not just about the money. I would recommend Linwood hands down any day...you will not be disappointed.

was the best wedding food they have ever had. We couldn't be happier with our experience!

lved all the hiccups that occurred. Above all, Sherri was kind and kept the bride, groom, and guests happy. The food was phenomenal; all our guests are still raving about it! We were able to customize our menu and create unique fall-themed dishes (including soup with our salads). We couldn't have picked a better catering company for our big day!

as our wedding reception caterer. We all agreed we would not even go try the other caterer because Linwoods epitomized exactly what we wanted. Easy and unanimous decision! We chose Linwoods to cater our daughters wedding reception for a sit down dinner for 125. We worked with Sherri Levin, the ultimate professional. She is experienced and wants only to achieve each client's goals and preferences for their event. For our tasting we brought our 4 immediate family members and daughter's finance. We had several dishes we tasted that we wanted to adjust- entree from one dish with sides from another, more color in dish. To Sherri's credit she listened , asked questions and took notes. Bottomline, our reception dinner was a 10. Sherri Levin delivered! The bar and cocktail hour service was excellent as was the food quality, taste and presentation. At dinner we had the pomegranate salad, rockfish, tenderloin or (vegetarian) parmesan cauliflower steak. All 3 were served according to the timeline, hot and were truly fine dining restaurant quality and presentation. We had a bride and several other guests with dietary restrictions from vegan, gluten free , a severe peanut allergy and a severe shellfish allergy. Sherri delivered and again it was not seen as a problem rather just another factor in her planning. Linwoods made the wedding cake which was served for desert. They replicated the picture we provided and each layer was different and really excellent- moist cake and delicious bakery quality. We also served late night pizza. Everything was a 10, from the very beginning and all the way thru the planning process Sherri Levin is efficient, responds quickly, focuses on giving the client what they want, and manages her staff from the chef to the wait and bar staff . She does not miss any detail. We did use them for full bar service for the evening. We could have provided our own liquor at this venue but found Linwoods pricing on a full bar to be reasonable and we would not save money providing the liquor. We had 2 signature drinks which were made well and plentiful for our guests. Menu: Open bar, beer, and wine service for 4 hours- one hour cocktail and seated dinner reception Hors D'oeuvres Petite lump crab cakes Golden Beet bite Chicken Tenders Filet of Beef Roulade Shrimp and Grits on spoon Watermelon Feta Bite (no onion) Seated Dinner: Pomegranate Orange Salad Grilled Beef Tenderloin or Golden Rockfish or Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower steak Wedding cake with fresh berries and whipped cream for desert Late night pizza For the wedding cake we highly recommend their vanilla poundcake and devils food cake - moist and delicious (bakery quality). I had a couple local guests ask which bakery we used. We live in northern VA and the wedding and all events were in Baltimore. We were not familiar with Linwoods . My husband, myself and immediate family (did not poll the guests) were extremely pleased with every aspect of Linwoods catering. INCLUDED: The final selection of foods, personal tasting here at Linwoods, walk thru at location site, personal meeting with linen vendors, diagram of venue, and timeline.

her staff is awesome too! Ellen was my lady for the evening and she kept a drink in my hand and took care of anything I needed! They were worth every dollar spent and I am so glad I had them for my day; it was perfect!!

ure and sauce. For hors d'oeuvres, I particularly liked the bacon and scallop, vegetarian pizza, and gazpacho shots. Sherri Levin, the catering director, stayed during the whole duration of the food service portion of the wedding and was key under the pressure of leading the effort to serve our 180 guests. Don't waste time with other caterers in this price range, Linwoods will let you taste their food the first meeting you set up and treat you right throughout the process.

ing inside, so Sherri took it upon herself to add some more tables outside for guests and by the end everyone had a seat. Truly a great vendor!

o expect from Linwoods, but they still managed to exceed those lofty expectations by a factor of 10. Everything was perfect. Tali worked with us from day one on every aspect of the wedding, offering expert advice from menu selections, table settings, place cards, scheduling, and a number of other matters both big and small. No question, whether in person, by phone, or email went unanswered. And Tali was always happy to field questions from other members of our family. It was important to us to forge a comfortable, professional relationship with our vendors. Tali and her staff are pros in every sense of the word. Linwoods catering, with Tail at the helm, is without question the best in the business.

e were told we'd go into a separate room and be given food and drinks. However, when we got to our room, there was no one there so we walked around and found someone and she brought us a plate of hors d'oeuvres. We were also told we'd have a waiter/waitress assigned to us and that was not the case, there was the occasional time our DJ/MC for the night grabbed a drink for us when we needed something. The final issue we had was the meal my husband and I requested was not correct. Like I said- overall, they were a great caterer and I would still recommend them- they just did not quite hold up to their expectations.