Putting On The Ritz Catering

e entire company was great to work with. We didn't try the food beforehand (didn't even think to ask after making the menu). I was a bit nervous but it ended up working out. Bobby made sure we got our food before everyone else which was amazing because it was my first meal of the day. The staff he had was so kind and lovely!! Everyone at our wedding talked about how great everything about the catering was. I HIGHLY suggest Putting on the Ritz. You won't have a worry at all working with Bobby!

of options to choose from and mix and match. Their passed appetizers are second-to-none. And Claudia is the real deal and kept us at the center of every step in the process. From the free tasting to working through custom bar packages to executing a rain plan that flipped the ceremony space into the dinner space in no time, we had everything we needed to have an amazing wedding.

hat worked for all our gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian guests. The day of the wedding went incredibly well with us not having to worry about a thing! I even loved how they matched some of our decor with their own table decorations. They made it simple and straight forward for us in the best way. Guests still talk about the desserts!

(especially the Hors d'oeuvres—those meatballs and cheese/bean quesadillas were gone so quickly lol) ! There was plenty to go around though. And the guests loved the assorted cupcakes (the cake was provided by someone else) and bartending services! There were was internal changes with staffing over the time we hired them to the wedding day, but that did not create any issues. It seemed they had a smooth communication system and everything we agreed on during the tasting was exactly what we had at the wedding. No mistakes, no miscommunications, and any questions that needed clarity were asked and confirmed to myself and my event coordinator. They were timely, their staff was attentive and helpful, were reasonably priced, and they provide all the table clothes, china, silverware/utensils, and drinking glasses (all included and customizable). I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an event caterer in the area!

y involved from the early planning stages until the event to make sure all our needs were met and to make sure our event went off with no issues. We had a ton of compliments around how good the food was, and we were just super happy with everything. I highly recommend splurging a little extra for the hot chocolate/cider bar, especially if you're getting married in the colder months - this was the highlight of the event! They even accommodated my special cocktail request. We just loved working with them and they were amazing in every way - no complaints at all, everything went smoothly and the food was delicious!

ponsive, attentive, creative, and so willing to help our dreams of the food and vision for our wedding come true. We loved that they were a family owned business, and the owner made an effort to get to know us, and was even present at our special day! On top of taking care of all of the food, linens, and table settings they also connected us to their day of coordinator Mariah Hamilton, who is absolutely amazing. She jumped right in to making our wedding such a special day. She had a commanding presence, was respectful, was so fun to be around, and knew what she was doing. We are so grateful to Mariah and the whole Putting On The Ritz team for helping to make our day the best day of our lives. We absolutely recommend to any couple looking for a caterer for their wedding. Thank you so much!

are of us every step of the way. We had a buffet for our rehearsal dinner and a played meal for the wedding. At both events our guests were completely blown away - thank you for everything!

s. It was so nice to have our caterer, linens, china, and day of coordinator all wrapped into one. The food was AMAZING, the staff were all so kind and hardworking, and the linens/china were gorgeous. They made it all look so easy! We will definitely use POTR for any future events and recommend them to all of our friends!

em a year ago through clean up at the end of the night. POTR was stellar and flawless in every step of the way. We initially worked with Mila, who was responsive, professional and so helpful in helping us decide a menu. Planning a menu and catering for 150 people with different dietary needs but also staying within budget was no easy task. Mila presented us with a few options, and we chose a buffet with both meat and vegetarian options, as well as an antipasto display for cocktail hour. When we went in for the tasting, the food was amazing. We selected the top round, sesame chicken, portobello mushroom pasta, roast veggies, and mashed potatoes for our buffet, but we had such a difficult time deciding what to select because it was all so tasty. For the last three months leading up to the wedding, we ended up working with Bobby Mitchell and he was also phenomenal. When we did the walk through, he answered all of our questions (we had a lot) gave us advice on what would be the best seating arrangements, where to place the buffet, the best table sizes for the setups, and he even helped recommend contrasting colors for a few of the tablecloths and it looked amazing (we are so glad we took his advice!). His knowledge was invaluable and he was readily answered the phone when we had questions. Within two weeks of the wedding, I requested a change to the vegetarian option (we ended up going with the butternut squash ravioli) and they were happy to accommodate. We didn’t try it at the tasting, but since the food was delicious, we were confident it would be good. It ended up being a hit at our wedding—people loved the ravioli, which sat on top of spaghetti squash. It was so good—even the non-vegetarians raved about it! On the day of the wedding, POTR knocked it out of the park. They were on time, set up everything flawlessly and efficiently. During our cocktail hour, Bobby brought us up a plate of food from the antipasto display (the tortellini are delicious!) and drinks to make sure we ate. We also heard compliments from the guests that the antipasto was so good and delicious. Also, since our venue was a tight space, we ended up using the same room for the ceremony. POTR turned it around within an hour. I wish I took photos of the room because it was beautiful! During dinner, Bobby brought us plates of food to make sure we ate, which was invaluable since one of the tips we have gotten several times is to make sure you eat at your wedding. When it came time for clean up, they were the pros. They broke everything down, cleaned it all up, and were done within an hour. Bobby also gave us extra food that was not served (we ordered extra just in case) and he had it packed up neatly and ready for us to go at the end of the night. We couldn’t have asked for a more amazing caterer. Bobby is phenomenal and POTR has delicious food, is professional, and they clearly know what they are doing. I can’t sing their praises enough. If you are looking for an amazing caterer, look no further. POTR will impress you and, true to their name, they will be “putting on the ritz” for you. We are so grateful for POTR making our day extra special!

nd carelessness with our special day. From the start, we were not assigned a main point of contact, which led to a chaotic and frustrating planning process. Despite contracting their services about eight months before the wedding, they ignored multiple emails containing pertinent information about our event. When they did respond, their communication was curt and blunt, adding unnecessary confusion to an already stressful process. What was even more infuriating was that different representatives from the company kept asking us questions about topics that had already been discussed in detail. This not only showed a lack of organization but also a lack of respect for the time and effort we had put into planning. As a vendor that was forced upon us, they completely failed to do their due diligence. They didn't even cross-reference the details of our contract with the venue, despite being on the venue's preferred list. On the day of the wedding, all of our previous planning discussions seemed to have been disregarded. We were asked the same questions again, as if nothing had been communicated beforehand. To make matters worse, we were assigned a stranger to handle any questions or concerns during the event, someone who had no prior knowledge of our wedding plans. The worst part of all was that their staff threw away not one but two of the most expensive dish at our reception without any prior authorization from anyone. Dishes that my wife's sister had spent countless hours preparing. This careless action was the final straw in a series of disappointments. If you enjoy headaches and stress Putting on the Ritz Caterers is the perfect match. They were unprofessional, disorganized, and completely out of touch with the needs of their clients.

ken care of on our wedding day. They made sure to bring us dinner and drinks and always check in on us. We had a buffet and an ice cream bar and we enjoyed all the food! It was full service, including alcohol, for a reasonable price for 100 guests. We did so much research and could not find a better all-in-one catering service! We highly recommend partaking in their food tasting option to pick out exactly what you want for your menu. Our point of contact, Mariah, was fun and kind to work with and extremely passionate about her job! We would recommend them for your wedding :)

and we couldn’t imagine another company doing a better job with our day.

f our guests complimented the food and said it was the best they've ever had too! The salmon, chicken, and steak were cooked perfectly! Definitely recommend!!

sue with one of the catering staff on the day of, but our coordinator managed it. However, overall the experience was great and I'd still be happy to work with them again!

did not disappoint! Mariah was excellent to work with and made sure all the details were cared for. All the day-of staff were professional and so nice. And the food was all INCREDIBLE. 100% recommend!

oyed the food (truly the brisket was fantastic and the starters were delicious). They did a wonderful job helping us craft a menu, plated everything in a timely manner (especially important as we had a large wedding) and made sure everyone left satisfied no matter their food restrictions.  From our first meeting with Claudia, we were impressed with her professionalism. At the tasting/meeting everything was amazing and we were immediately impressed with the quality of the food and knowledge of the staff. We had a great feeling about them and they had better food and lower prices than another companies we had visited and researched. Claudia was so wonderful to work with and responded promptly and thoroughly to all of our emails. She helped us map out our schedule for the wedding and because she was familiar with our venue, she helped us make the best of our layout and what was in our contract. We are so grateful to her! If you are on the fence about which caterer to book for your wedding, consider reaching out to Putting on the Ritz. Their food was delicious and they were professional and helpful every step of the way. Also, their prices are very competitive, especially for this area. I can’t imagine having a better caterer and they made our wedding day so special.

hank you so much to Claudia and her team for their part in making our wedding a wonderful one.

r, and it's definitely worth splurging extra for apps. My only regret is that the food was SO tasty I got too full to have more than a bite of cake. Putting on the Ritz has been around for a long time (my godmother actually had them cater for her own wedding more than 20 years ago) and has a huge menu to choose from. I definitely recommend having a tasting and not choosing anything that you didn't taste--we ended up having two tastings to find the full range of everything we wanted (five apps, three buffet entrees, one veg, one starch) because while most of the food was AMAZING, a few of the options were lackluster. Definitely taste first! Mariah was so great. She even sneakily filmed my wedding ceremony and grand entrance to send to me afterwards, so I have multiple angles of it now!

up until about 2 to 3 weeks before the wedding which was very helpful as we did have to make several changes. We found all of the staff to be professional and courteous at the venue and we particularly enjoyed meeting and working with our day of event coordinator Hector. The food turned out even better than our tasting, and we especially appreciated the option to provide our own alcohol as about 50% of our guests did not drink and we were also able to provide our own desserts which they gladly served for us.

vided vegan and dairy-free options for our guests who needed it! Multiple guests complimented the food, the attentiveness of the staff, and the signature cocktails at our wedding bar. The Putting on the Ritz staff also worked at our venue many times before and provided us with thoughtful advice about the layout of the space and what worked best. We recommend booking with them!

n our budget but we weren’t sure it would fit for us. After a few challenges in communication we did meet. We had a delicious first taste test and a 2nd taste test to verify our choices. They also have a great set of options for linens and a lot of patience to find just the right combination. Our only complaint would be that they changed our direct contact just a few months before the wedding without communicating with us until the day of our walkthrough with a new liaison. The good news is that he was a veteran with the Ritz and knew what all we needed to have a successful night. Of all of the parts of our wedding- Putting on the Ritz was THE BEST. Food was served in a timely manner, the venue was put together perfectly as requested, and the portion sizes were great! I would recommend Putting on the Ritz, and would encourage open communication for a smooth event.

play was beautiful, and the servers were beyond lovely throughout the night. We were blown away by the professionalism and quality of the food right from our tasting. The company is very flexible about allowing you to supplement bar package; we brought in some Irish cream to go with our coffee bar and some champagne for the head table. I would recommend this company to anyone and everyone in the area!

complimentary dessert! We really enjoyed our reception with them.

vent and work hand in glove with our ethnic caterer. The planning for our 2 day 4-5 events was complex to say the least and Bobby was a fantastic mediator to ensure we could host a successful event. He put our caterer, venue and planner at ease with his level of competence and adaptability/flexibility. The level of professionalism POTR displays is incredible. They were always on point and ready to serve, clean up or help with whatever we needed. I would 100% recommend POTR as the most fairly priced and enjoyable team to work with. We are so grateful for their hard work, dedication to excellence, and would use them again anyday!

d to taste their mac n cheese (being from Wisconsin I'm very picky about it!) and they let me come back for a second tasting just for the mac n cheese alone; needless to say it tasted amazing! They worked so well with our venue and were easy to communicate with. Neil was our point person at first (wonderful guy), but he ended up leaving for another job a few months before our wedding. We were nervous about having another catering manager who was new, but Debra pulled it off 100% and everything was wonderful! My biggest selling points for this caterer were (1) very reasonable price for what you get and (2) amazing taste of the food, especially the apps!! Beyond that they were friendly, easy to work with and professional! Would recommend to anyone getting married in the area!

s an absolute pleasure to work with - he was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive to all our questions. Their staff kept out guests happy and well fed - what more could you want?? Thank you!

. POTR answered all our questions throughout the process and was incredibly accommodating for all our requests no matter how weird. If I had to do it over, I would definitely hire them again!!

sie, does a great job of keeping in touch with you to ensure you are getting everything you hope for from your meal. Highly recommend!

ny exactly as we had discussed. Our guests gave great reviews about the food and said it was some of the best wedding food they've had!

r modest budget. POTR food was DELICIOUS! Not only did my partner and I think it was so good, but so many guests have been telling us about how impressed they were with the food! Those garlic mashed potatoes... crab cakes... sliders... mmmm! I only wish I could have more now. Bobby, our contact day of the wedding, was especially so helpful and friendly. He would frequently approach us throughout the cocktail hour/reception to personally make sure we had drinks and everything we needed. Not just Bobby and Claudia, but the entire team was wonderful! Every staff person we came into contact with were friendly and professional. Overall, we loved our experience with POTR! Thank you!

the awesome selections. As we continued on in this process, Neil worked hard to help us with our ideal reception. His guidance and patience while we figured all the details out together was much appreciated. On the day of the reception, Denise was amazing and on top of everything. She really helped pull our vision together and kept everything on track. The rest of the staff were wonderful too -- we noticed their attentiveness and everyone was so friendly and made our reception a success. We were also lucky enough to meet the owner, Bobby!! He was lovely to talk to and funny. We truly are grateful for everyone involved that helped make that night that much more spectacular. We are still getting comments about how great the food was (especially the cupcakes!) and how everything looked. You all ROCK!!!! Thanks again! Monica and Dorian

to go over the menu and layout and then met in person to finalize details as the wedding got closer. On the actual wedding day, we were so impressed with the whole crew that arrived, from those setting up, passing the appetizers, the bartenders, to the servers. All were very professional and a pleasure to work with. The setup of the room looked beautiful. The food was delicious, and they even packed up the leftovers for us to take home and enjoy for days after.

good tasted and Putting on the Ritz even created a special sauce for the steak when we didn't want the original one. Do yourself a favor and boom them!

oodness for him! He answered at least 20 emails a week from me (I didn't have a wedding planner and wasn't sure about lots of details), he offered a more than generous tasting (with full sized portions), and was quick to fulfill any request. I wish I could give Neil 10 stars! The staff the night of was also amazing. They checked in with us throughout the night to make sure everything was going well and were more accommodating to anything we needed. The food was delicious and so fresh (we even did a buffet) and they served all our dessert for us even though we did not order it all from them. I look forward to using them in the future!

e passed hors d'oeuvres were probably the best part of the food served.

uld not have asked for a better catering team to cater my wedding. Their staff was all so friendly and attentive. They took care of everything. And the food was delicious!!

get a response. We felt we had to initiate almost all of the conversations about logistics between the time we signed our contract and the week before the wedding. Once we hit the week before the wedding, Bobby was clearly more focused and ultimately everything came together and the food was good. Bobby clearly has a lot of experience and knows what he is doing, but the whole process was more frustrating and stressful than it needed to be.

to, but I chose to have an onsite coordinator to handle that. You will work with a sales manager and then have an onsite banquet captain. Claudia who were worked with was very patient and answered emails quickly and always answered every question. We had a very nice tasting and even though we did stations/buffet they allowed us to sample the different items so we could get a sense of the quality! I work in the wedding industry so I think I was being a harder critic throughout the day whereas my guests thought it was exceptional! I think overall it matched the price range the caterer fell into. A few hiccups - there was a little mix-up with the alcohol that put a few of my friends and family in a rush before we started to make it right but it got sorted out. I also think the service was a little sloppy as well. I gave our sales coordinator our specific meal and my husband got what he requested but unfortunately, I did not. I know we were on a "watch weekend" where they are fully booked, so perhaps good talent was just spread thin! I did feel like the original proposal included what we asked for and in our budget but then every small change was an up-charge or additional cost. So one piece of advice - I think before signing off, make sure the proposal is where you'd like it to be!! Since we were trying to stay within a certain budget, we were just limited with changes.

detailed or abstract) extremely quickly and efficiently. She and her team helped make our wedding venue so beautiful and accommodated custom décor and requests with a smile. Don't hesitate to book POTR for your wedding, I'm so happy we did and would recommend to any bride or groom looking for a reliable and expert catering company and coordinator. Thank you Claudia!

about working with our budget. We gave them a little input on some must-have foods (like crab) and they whipped up a delicious-sounding menu under the budget that we requested—and they could make everything gluten-free so the groom and his mother would be able to eat everything offered at the wedding! Claudia was easy to work with and very responsive to emails, even when there were a few bumps in the road with the guest list. Everyone enjoyed the food at the wedding, and the service at the wedding was great. We had a very short ceremony but the staff kept things moving quickly so everyone had their food and time to eat in the hour between being seated and the champagne toast. We also appreciated Claudia working with is on the open bar—we really wanted a coffee liquor that was available with their top-tier liquor package, but we couldn’t pay the top-tier price. Putting on the Ritz allowed us to pay for the medium-tier package and bring them a couple of unopened bottles of the liquor we requested for the wedding. They were accommodating to all our requests and we couldn’t have asked for more from our food!

worked our wedding were wonderful, always checking in to give me food and water as I danced the night away as a new bride. The food was AMAZING. My guest raved about it and went back to seconds and thirds (we had a Buffet). The ice cream sundae bar was a huge hit, and the late night soft pretzel snacks were everyone’s favorite! I would highly highly recommend this team to anyone planning an event!

scheduled a tasting and loved everything we tasted. We also were thrilled that they sent home the left overs with us! They also sent home leftovers with us on the night of the wedding which was great. POTR is reasonably priced compared to many other caterers and it did not impact the quality of their service or food. Guests are still talking about how they loved the variety of food stations and dessert display! Would recommend.