Rouge Fine Catering

time was fine with us. I have been to events in the past that Rouge was a part of and was happy with the food and service. Our wedding was in April 2019 and in the end of January 2019 we received a call informing us that Rouge was canceling our catering contract because >60% of their staff was deported after they were raided by ICE in NOVEMBER 2018! From that moment everything went downhill fast. We originally found out about a week before that our catering contract might be canceled because our photographer had heard from other clients and she reached out to us- it wasn’t even Rouge even though they knew months prior! Unfortunately because we booked the venue through Rouge we still had to work with them for our wedding. Once Rouge was no longer our caterer communication basically ceased, they pretty much stopped replying to any emails from us and our other vendors. It wasn’t until our photographer mentioned publishing photos that we received a response and yet our questions were still not answered. The nightmare doesn’t stop there, Celeste (the VP and one of the owners) was our main and only contact moving forward and refused to give us contact information for the person on site the day of the wedding. Celeste also double booked our walk through with another event and blamed it on a scheduling error when she was the person I booked my walk through with. She was also incredibly rude and unprofessional to us and our new caterer who had to step in less than 3 months before our wedding. Celeste promised that she would help take care of everything the day of the wedding after she added extra responsibility to our new caterer and that she would have extra staff on hand the day of including one of their best event managers. The only person from Rouge present the day of my wedding was Kyla, someone who clearly did not want to be there and could not be found majority of the day. My mother had to call Celeste multiple times to even find Kyla originally even though Kyla was on her phone the entire day, including while driving my guests to the ceremony site on a golf cart. We were supposed to have the golf cart for the entire event, but after the ceremony when we wanted to use the golf cart to take sunset photos, Kyla informed us she gave the golf cart away to campers also at the venue. Kyla was also rude to our other vendors and gave them attitude when they asked about the golf cart. The only reason our wedding didn’t turn into a complete disaster after all of the nonsense Rouge put us through was because of our other vendors. The other vendors for our wedding were amazing and went above and beyond their responsibilities to ensure our wedding was special and a day to remember for all the right reasons. Rouge caused a lot of stress and tears leading up to our wedding and I cannot stress it enough, stay away from Rouge!! They were completely unprofessional and unreliable. We were not the only wedding they canceled, I know of several other couples that had their contract canceled with even less notice than we did.

e to have our dream wedding while staying within our budget. All of the food at our wedding was incredible, and we had so many family and friends telling us how impressed they were with Rouge's service and how delicious everything was. I would highly recommend Rouge Fine Catering to any bride and groom!

lcohol, cake and rentals with Rouge and they handled it all beautifully. Our guests were amazed by the food —multiple guests have told us it’s the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Rouge is best in class!!

vice and professionalism was !!! Every waiter/staff member of their team was friendly, smiling and attentive for the whole wedding. They made me feel so relaxed and I didn't have to worry about anything. Eli the event manager for the day was incredible! In terms of the food, EVERYONE loved our menu and said it was perfect and delicious. Celeste and Amanda were great to communicate with in the lead up to the wedding. They were helpful with planning and making the right choices for the menu. The tasting experience really made it easy to choose Rouge as Celeste was great and she gave me a tour of the back of house to see how they run everything. It was a no brainer to hire Rouge and I couldn't have been happier with them on my wedding day! <3

rt of our cocktail hour before we got to chatting. At the end of the night they packaged up meals for us to enjoy again the next day. If you want amazing food at your wedding, Rouge is an awesome choice.

extensive and my event manager found a solution to obtaining the chairs I needed, even when there were initial obstacles. Leading up to the event, Rouge was excellent in the menu determination. Walking in with some idea of what I wanted, but no clear dishes, Celeste was wonderful in crafting a menu for us and customizing it to fit our needs. Out of the many caterers I reached out to, she was the most prompt and accommodating and able to work within our price point. The tasting was fantastic and she walked us around the facilities, so we could see what was going on behind the scenes and how they prepare for an event. At the time of our signing, they had bar options that could not be beat and the small cutting cake they provided was absolutely perfect for us. In addition, every Rouge employee I worked with through every step of the process was friendly and willing to help make the day everything I wanted. The cons: After signing the contract, I was bumped between 4 different associates and I had to take initiative to follow-up on many details that slipped through the cracks. The employees I interacted with promised they had worked in the space before, but in the walk-through and discussions about set up, it appeared I was more familiar with the space. It took far too many repeat emails and phone calls, even less than 2 weeks before the event to straighten out chair counts, seating arrangements, station layout, and linen colors, all options I had chosen weeks before. This was eventually finalized, but not with much undue stress and effort on my part as well as clear diconnect between the planning manager and day-of coordinator. The day of, the staff had the correct chair count, but were sloppy in set up with the rows crooked and not symmetrical. Close friends and relatives were adjusting the seating before the ceremony to make the space crisp. In addition, my cocktail food stations were not set up independently and turned into two buffet lines, something we had discussed multiple times and had purposefully avoided in the floorplan. The final small con was Rouge promised and contracted to provide the bride and groom boxed meals at the end of the night. While we were given boxes, it was clear they were leftover from the very end of the night—we received 6 of one of our dessert options (none of the other) and a box of our paella (no sides and nothing from the other two sets of station entrees)-- a little disappointing, as we didn’t get to eat anything during the event. Overall, for the main purpose of a caterer, providing food and drink for our guests, Rouge shined! From all I heard and witnessed, the staff was professional in set-up, clean-up, and throughout the entire event itself. I would recommend Rouge to others, with the caution to stay on top of all the details yourself to make sure it all goes in accordance to plan.

ng the plated meals several times to accommodate cost cuts - we finally landed on crab cakes, beef short ribs, and vegetarian penne vodka pasta and ALL WERE PERFECT! They do not skimp on portions- the crab cakes were softball size! And I have no idea how they do it but the food looked and tasted the same (super high quality!) as it did in the makeshift museum kitchen (which we never saw) as it did during the tasting at their hunt valley kitchen. We also had Rouge man an open bar (they provided the alcohol) for a very reasonable price. Rouge executed a phenomenal plan for all the table and linen arrangements - including last minute add-ons for a children’s area. I (the Bride) became extremely ill the day of the wedding and was not able to keep anything down. I would like to personally thank Celeste, Kyla, and the catering team, for providing me with a “bland meal” completely off menu they created personally for me. I was devastated that I couldn’t eat any of the food that I was SO SO SO looking forward to, but they packed up some left over meals that I have since eaten and we’re superb even a day or 2 later! I whole heartily recommend Rouge to any couple looking for the perfect food/beverage/table+linen option on their wedding day!

or other vendors or things to think of (that I never would have without her help). About a month out from our big day, that friend took a position with another company and, although I was incredibly happy for her, I was a bit nervous about not having her with us on the day of as she knew the ins and outs of our plans. Enter Celeste! Celeste quickly studied and familiarized herself with our plans and made some fantastic floor plan/decor suggestions. I was able to drop off ALL of my decorative items (including 72 vases and candles for the centerpieces) and they transported everything and made sure it got to where it was supposed to be on the big day. Celeste and her staff checked on us throughout the night making sure we ate when we wanted and had a drink at all times. I could not say better things about Rouge--their food is so impressive and beautiful and their full service menu is HUGE. I HIGHLY recommend Rouge as a caterer, they really are more than just that, they help you plan your event and give you peace of mind that it will all come together in the end. Our wedding day was perfect and we cannot thank Rouge and everyone who helped enough.

was phenomenal! We worked with Jordan and Amanda and they were both amazing! They were very responsive, helpful, and extremely easy to work with. I can't say enough about how amazing the staff, service, and food was. One thing we loved was they had a tray of appetizers and drinks waiting for us when we arrived (we didn't want to join cocktail hour), and also had to- go containers with our dinners since we didn't get to finish them. Just one detail that we appreciated and showed how exceptional they are. Some of our favorite menu items were the rib-eye steak (one of our main entrees), the bacon wrapped scallops (app), and the chicken tacos (app). Can't express how amazing they were to work with. Thank you Rouge - especially Amanda and team!!! Couldn't recommend more!!!

he best wedding food they had ever had. Rouge put together a cocktail hour display that our guests raved about the whole night with passed hors d'oeuvres and two cocktail stations fitting with our European inspired theme. Rouge was very accommodating in helping us design the menu. Everything from the dinner to cannoli tart desserts were fantastic. They also coordinated a wedding cake order with Sugar Bakers which was delicious. Tasting experience was decent. They had the incorrect groom's name on the welcome sign which was not only awkward but should've been the first indication that we may have run into some issues with Rouge's ability to execute the details of our event. We ended up changing most of the items on the menu following the tasting but I guess that's what tastings are for, so no real issues with the tasting experience. Our biggest issue with Rouge was the lack of genuine customer service and attention to detail for all items except for the food. The POC we worked with at the time we signed our contract ended up leaving the company and unfortunately our experience with Rouge from that point on was disappointing. When the POC left, I would have expected Rouge to notify us of the change. They assigned us to someone new who seemed very knowledgeable on Rouge's offerings, but seemed quite distracted, overworked and difficult. Also, the event staff felt thin; more people could've improved service speed. The value / quality of the food was excellent, but they did not hesitate to charge you every step of the way when we wanted changes to our bar package. The most unbelievable fee was for a custom cocktail, which seems to be a common trend at most weddings these days. We wanted a simple, creatively named gin & tonic custom drink for our guests and Rouge wanted to charge $3 more per person because it would encourage consumption of more alcohol. This was an interesting excuse since we were already paying for an upgraded selection of gin as part of our open bar package... The overall price for dinner was reasonable, but customizing services and the bar package beyond their basic offerings (which reminded me of the selections from college rather than an elegant DC event) was clearly where they made a lot of their profit. The biggest frustration for the bride was the clear lack of communication between the POC we worked with prior to the event and the DIFFERENT Rouge POC who led the event. The on-site manager was lovely and responsive to requests when my family asked, but clearly there was a breakdown when it came to communicating elements of our timeline, set-up of the linens, set-up of chairs, desserts, timing for champagne, movement of chairs, etc. As a bride who planned her own wedding, I would've expected better for the price. If I had known we would have a different POC at the event, I would've insisted on meeting them BEFORE to relay details myself; clearly their own POC didn't have the time to do a proper transition. Rouge did a great job, but I would have expected a more seamless experience the day of the event. The food was excellent, but I would think twice before using Rouge again for an event if the details and execution needed to be flawless.

to my gluten allergy. The only reason I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5 is because we were transferred from one point person to another a few times, which left it confusing as we were finalizing the details. As the bride, I didn't really eat a lot of food, although they were great about giving us our own tray of appetizers and serving us our entrees first, but our guests said everything was delicious and that's exactly what I wanted!

food was absolutely delicious and the company was so easy to work with. They stuck within our budget and left no detail out. When we went for our tasting, we were completely blown away. The portions are HUGE, which was surprising since most caterers have small portions. The cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres were delicious. They were courteous enough to bring the wedding party cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while we took pictures so we didn't miss out. Our guests could not say nicer things about the food and were also blown away by the attention to detail. It was amazing how every single plate was beautifully presented, despite the sheer number of guests. Again, could not be happier (or fuller!).

easy. We will recommend them to anyone who will listen.

theme, and accommodated our changes. We are fortunate that we selected Rouge. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate (torrential downpours, lightening, and flooding), and our outdoor wedding needed to be moved indoors. Fortunately, they had discussed a rain plan with us in advance. More upsetting, the power in the venue went out. Since Rouge is a professional, full service caterer, with extensive experience and back up equipment, they had the resources and capabilities to avert a disaster. They brought in reinforcements of staff and equipment and made our event a success. They handled the significant challenges in a cool, calm, and professional manner. (Celeste came to help out, even though she wasn't scheduled to be there---thank you). None of the guests could tell that a potential disaster had been averted. All of the food and service were perfect. If we had booked another caterer, we would probably have been faced with a disaster, and no where to celebrate, and would have had eat pizza in the rain. Shout out to CELESTE and MARAE!!

. It was evident from our first interaction with Rouge that they were a professional, customer-focused business. The number of cuisines and options they provide is mind-blowing and their staff was very hands-on, helping to create an initial menu that was special to us based off our personal story and geographical backgrounds. The high-quality of their business became even more apparent when we visited their headquarters for our tasting. They begin with a tour of the facility, which runs 24 hours a day doing prep work for each day’s events. Unlike other caterers, nothing is cooked ahead of time, as they bring a mobile kitchen on site for each event. Rouge owns all of their own equipment and employs everyone related to the operation, which eliminates the risk associated with sub-contracting out certain elements. We also loved Rouge’s attention to detail and the emphasis they placed on the presentation. When preparing food at large events like weddings, it’s too difficult and time consuming for most caterers to get creative, but this was not the case with Rouge. All of their dishes, from the shrimp and grits hors d’oeuvres to the watermelon and feta salad were unlike anything we’d ever seen, but most importantly, tasted incredible. The final thing we appreciated about Rouge was their customer service. The head chef and co-founder both took time out of their day to come meet and chat with us during our tasting, assuring us how pleased we would be. On the day of the wedding, Sarah Moses was the catering manager on-site and was exceptional. She was five feet behind us at all times, handing us food, beer, wine or whatever else we needed. I hope to never get married again, but if I have to, at least I already know my caterer.

t quality of the food. Kate Rehnstrom was our event coordinator and she could not have been more accommodating in working with us leading up to our wedding and on the day of our event. Our guests raved about the passed hors d'oeuvres (including crab cakes, lamb chops, chicken and waffles, coconut shrimp and watermelon feta skewers) as well as the plated meals (short ribs, maryland rockfish, and eggplant). We even had a dessert bar to go along with our wedding cake that included mini doughnuts and fruit tarts, which the Rouge staff set up beautifully. We added the full open bar package because it was such an incredible deal with the low price per guest, and even had a champagne toast and signature drink (a Moscow Mule). Kate was so accommodating with ALL of my last minute changes. She worked with me because I wanted copper mugs for my guests for the Mules, and even helped us add a rosé to the wine list at the last second that I really wanted (our wedding was on National Rosé Day). On the day of the wedding there was a huge staff attending to our guests' every need and everything went off without a hitch. If you are looking for an elegant and delicious full service caterer at an extremely reasonable price in the DC Metro area, I would 100% recommend taking a look at Rouge.

e food. People told us it was not only the best wedding food they'd ever had, but the best food! Their presentation was so creative, and it got people talking. Aside from that, Celeste and Niki were so much fun to work with, and I'll miss emailing with them about the menu! I would recommend Rouge to absolutely anyone who needs a caterer!

ign in addition to reading good reviews. What stood out for us when we met with Niki at Rouge for the tasting was the attention to detail. We were given a tour of their facilities and walked through every aspect of how they prep, organized, and pack for their events. She walked us through all the aspects from bringing tents to cook on site, to extra generators and a few stories of how they managed power outages and snow storms successfully. When we discussed the menu she was open to replacing one hors d'oeuvre with a custom hors d'oeuvre specific to my (now) husband’s home country, which was a big hit with his family. When other vendors involved in our wedding asked which caterer we were using, they all responded pretty much the same “oh, great, you guys won’t have anything to worry about”. We are based out of DC, so being able to drop off the items we had for center pieces, table cards, a few other decorations with them a few days before the wedding and then not worry about them again (as Niki expertly coordinated the setup of these things with her staff on the day), definitely lowered my stress level. Finally, while I know it is not always a factor for everyone, for me I wanted a catering company that considered its environmental impact. Right on the homepage you can read about Rouge’s Green Initiative and Niki highlighted a number of things specific to our event they would do to reduce waste. I feel very fortunate my wedding day went so well, and I know a huge factor was Niki and her team at Rouge.

genuinely reflected and merged our Maryland and southern roots. Most importantly, our guests absolutely LOVED the food! The bartending and service staff were polite and attentive, leaving no detail undone. Thanks to Kelly and Rouge Catering for making our daughter and son-in-law's wedding reception a magical evening.

ous food. Initially, I was concerned because the first meeting can be a little pushy- very interested in making sure you want to work with them. The food was life-changing, as we expected. It truly made sense why they were so confident in their ability to provide such an amazing experience- they have earned that confidence! We did not make our decision right away but we’re still able to get everything we wanted and needed to make the perfect menu. From there, Lauren and team only continued to exceed our expectations. When I arrived at the venue, Lauren already had everyone in order, setting up, moving chairs, organizing and always had a smile on her face. She was attentive to my husband and myself, our parents and anything she could do to make our day easy, she did. Rouge will treat you and your guests like royalty! No one went hungry, no one missed a bite and even our gluten free guests had an option just as tasty as the gluten-heavy meal I picked. I really can’t expect to ever top this experience. Rouge deserves every accolade, honor, 5-star review and all of my thanks and appreciation. I worship the ground they walk on and will be taking my mom to lunch there sometime soon!

wedding. Niki worked with us to select our amazing menu, and she also worked with us and our planner to create an atmosphere that was out of this world. From linen selections and bringing décor items to use at our wedding and reception, to an out-of-this-world menu, Niki was there every step of the way. With all that said, we wouldn’t change a thing and would use ROUGE again. If ever asked who we would recommend for catering, there is no doubt that we would recommend ROUGE.

ing. Right from the start their staff were super friendly, responsive to calls/emails, and very easy to work with. My husband Corey was pretty laid back when it came to wedding planning, but did had two stipulations…a taco bar and having Pacifico served. It was a challenge to find a full service caterer that had multiple options, as well as an open bar, at a reasonable price. After looking at a few different vendors, we contacted Rouge which was highly recommended by our venue. Instead of a sit down dinner we decide to go with a buffet for our guests. We were able to hand select our menu that included all of our favorite food and drinks. We were even able to switch out one of the listed beers to Pacifico, which is Corey’s favorite. With the unlimited open bar we had a good selection of beer, wines, and liquors…all of which were included in the final per person price. All of the passed appetizers during cocktail hour were amazing! We had mini crab cakes, cheeseburgers, pizza, chicken and waffles, and watermelon skewers with feta cheese. Rouge was able to do a fancy take on all of these items and our guests could not have been more pleased with the selections we made! For dinner we had plated salads and had a variety of foods served buffet style. The create your own mashed potato bar with all the fixings and taco bar were both a huge hit! We also had mixed vegetables, salmon, and parmesan crusted chicken as other options. All of the food was displayed beautifully. I even showed Niki pictures of our wedding décor and she took that into account when decorating the reception venue and displaying the food. We also didn’t want to go with the traditional wedding cake as a dessert. Corey and I were able to order our own small cake through Rouge and then have a mini doughnut bar and a create your own ice cream sandwich bar. After the wedding we got multiple texts from our friends and family saying how much they loved the food and the unique options that Rouge provided. We were able to enjoy some of the food at our wedding, but Rouge was kind enough to provide us with to go boxes at the end of the night as well! Corey and I can't thank Rouge enough for everything they did to make our wedding the BEST DAY EVER! We 100% recommend them to any couple looking for a caterer for their wedding.

s in a timely manner and were more than happy to accommodate special plates for my guests with crazy food allergies. Then the day of the wedding... wow, they surpassed all expectations!! The food was beyond amazing... from the appetizers to the main course.. and drinks of course.. truly high quality food and drinks!! But the service in my eyes was even better! They were kind and attentive to my guests and delivered all food in a timely manner. However, they truly shined in the service to my husband and I that day! They assigned certain servers to the bride and groom to make sure we had everything we needed the entire day... we had appetizers delivered to us during picture time to make sure we got to eat that day (bc we all know that can be hard for the bride and groom). Every time I turned around there was a server there asking if I needed another drink (whether water or wine)... at one point I asked for a drink and went to the bathroom to fix my hair, which took 10 minutes and the server was standing outside with my drink ready for me as I came back! I was truly in awe in how attentive they were and helped my husband and I feel so special that day! And the cherry on top is that they package up an extra meal for the bride and groom to take home so we could really enjoy our wedding food together... for us it was the next day! I would highly suggest hiring Rouge for your Catering needs! They provide highly quality food and service to ensure the event is top notch!

Rouge for catering, everyone was thrilled. Rouge has an a fantastic reputation and it's clear why. Great food, great service, and great people to work with!

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est of the wedding. The wait staff was lovely and tentative and they brought out appetizers for us to scarf down in between photos so we didn’t totally miss out on the cocktail hour fare. That being said, we had a couple logistical issues working with them. Firstly, we got passed from one coordinator to another part way through the planning process which wasn’t a big deal except that led to them not knowing some logistical issues about our big day until I brought them up a few weeks before the wedding. This led to additional last-minute costs (for flipping a space which also required additional staff member) that we had not originally known about. The chair count was also off so instead of getting to sit with guests as we would have liked we had to sit at a sweetheart table. I appreciate that they pivoted so swiftly and I realize that this is not the worst thing in the world but it was something that my fiancé and I did not want from the get-go and were bummed about. The most upsetting though, was at our outdoor wedding they had set up a generator just a few yards from our ceremony site which meant that throughout our whole ceremony we and our guests could hear the machine whirring. For me, this was a huge oversight on their part and they could have at least switched it off for our reception.

talking about how much they enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres and dinner. The service was also excellent. Rouge made sure everything was set up perfectly before the wedding started, did a seamless move of the chairs from the ceremony space to the reception space during the cocktail hour, and ran the buffet very efficiently. The bartenders were on their game and there was hardly ever a line to get a drink. Additionally, Rouge staff took great care of us as the bride and groom - they prepared a plate of hors d'oeuvres for us since we were busy during our cocktail hour taking formal photos. They also made us plates at the buffet during dinner while we were greeting our guests table to table. It felt like Rouge thought of everything, and we would highly recommend them for any wedding or other catered event.

out is pure talent. They know every aspect of this business so well, from cuisine to logistics, the amount of knowledge is almost scary. They are also organized and professional, and do it all with such ease and grace, it is like watching an Olympic team do their thing. When married people told me that food is the most important thing, I knew I wanted to go with Rouge for my event and I am so glad I did.

onth since our wedding and people are still talking to us about the food! It is very rare for wedding food to be both high quality and memorable. Lauren Bowyer at Rouge was a pleasure to work with. She helped with many other elements of our wedding such as the floor plan for the reception. She also even brought some baskets they had lying around for some of our wedding accessories. Love Rouge and will use for all future catering needs!

ing because the food is absolutely amazing. Our guests raved about all parts of the meal. The most important thing we liked about Rouge was that we wanted a sit down meal, but we wanted the most possible time for free dancing and wanted everything else done as fast as possible. Rouge did everything they could to make this possible for us and we had way more time for dancing than we even hoped for and our guests were extremely thankful for that. Rouge also set up EVERYTHING we needed set up at the venue and then took it all down and organized it for us to take home. They were organized and professional at all times and SO helpful. They also made sure we had everything we needed all night at the wedding. They allowed us to have both meal options both at the wedding and to go at the end of the night. Rouge is just all around amazing and I am so thankful we booked them!

st and Rouge was one of them. We priced out Rouge and 1 other caterer and ultimately decided to go with Rouge because we felt we were getting a better price, there were a lot more food options to choose from, and there weren’t any hidden fees or upcharges. Jacqueline was our Catering Manager throughout the entire process. She was very attentive and accommodating with everything we asked. We changed our menu a few times because we didn’t love some things we tasted in our original tasting so she let us do a second tasting with the new menu items we changed and we loved it all! Day of the wedding, everything went according to the timeline. Jackie’s team was great! They had a designated server for us giving us our signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour. Due to photos, we barely got to eat anything during cocktail hour. They surprised us at our dining table during dinner with a platter of the hors d’oeuvres we had missed! It was such a nice touch that I was definitely not expecting. All the food tasted so great. There was never a line at the bar the whole night. The service was top notch and we continue to get rave reviews from the food, especially the crab cake! At the end of the night, they sent us home with 2 extra entrees packaged up for us which was another nice touch! They certainly exceeded our expectations and we would definitely highly recommend them!

menu items we were interested in. We also went back for a second tasting when a few menu items changed. We worked with Jacqueline and she was great! She was always very responsive and prompt in getting back to me with the millions of emails and questions I sent her way. She always had great suggestions and ideas for ensuring our wedding was the way we envisioned it. We are so appreciative of Jacqueline and Rouge for everything they did for us to make our wedding day perfect! We highly recommend Rouge!

e, the planning and service staff were on-point! Consider this caterer if you want delicious food, impeccable service, and open communication that any busy couple planning a wedding will certainly appreciate.

sandwich bar we put out was a huge hit. Overall the quality of the food, especially considering the relatively low price- makes it the best value by far. They lost a star and a half on quality of service. And it was really a buildup of a bunch of minor things that aren't worth mentioning- just don't be shy about asking questions and be meticulous when reviewing the details. What is worth mentioning is that I heard from multiple people at the wedding how friendly and attentive the catering wait staff and bartenders were. (Although there were some complaints after-the-fact that drinks were cleared too quickly- so if someone left a drink at their seat to go dance for a song, it was gone by the time they got back.)

wines from breweries and wineries meaningful to us. Staff was attentive, gracious, and hospitable throughout our entire event.

and was very prompt about getting information to us in a timely manner. She instantly put our minds at ease that everything would be taken care of rain or shine. Makayla was our day of coordinator, she also was great to work with. Although, her schedule was very busy and wasn't available to speak with prior to our wedding so I wasn't able to coordinate with her about where I wanted to put some of the decorative items we provided. It wasn't a huge deal but, if you are the type of bride that needs perfection, that may not work for you. I am also a vegetarian and Rouge (Sarah Moses) was great about guiding us to options that would accommodate dietary restrictions. However, our take home container was 3 containers of meat. My husband was happy but I was a bit disappointed. All-in-all, I thought they were great and I highly recommend!

d the day. We had a few weird requests...like wanting people to color on the dinner tables (while still making it look pretty) and needing a super specific white queso dip to be made, and Rouge knocked it out of the park. The entire staff was so thorough in their approach to planning the event. It's kind of amazing to watch. Our point of contact, Kaitlyn, expertly helped us organize our menu, all the tiny details of the reception, and even had the staff bring the roster of hors d'oeuvres to us while we were taking post-ceremony pictures so we didn't miss any food (SUCH A NICE TOUCH). They really do think of everything so you don't have to. The only disappointing thing about Rouge is that now nobody talks about how much they loved our ceremony, they just talk about how this was the best food they've ever had at a wedding :) You are a complete fool if you use anyone else for your event.

beyond by 1)researching the best recipe for Mambo sauce so we could serve it with our late night chicken tenders, 2) providing a complimentary champagne toast when we decided to get cupcakes from another vendor (even though the cupcakes she offered us were also complimentary AND Rouge still provided a 6" cake for cutting free of charge!), and 3) accommodating 2 tastings when we couldn't settle on a vegetarian entree. Rouge, and Jordan specifically, understand customer service and how to help clients put on the best event they can. She was always super responsive to all of my random questions and even helped fix the lighting on our dance floor the night of since she is familiar with the venue. The food is delicious (such a wide variety of choices) and we got tons of compliments from our guests. We really went into the wedding thinking there was no way the food was going to be as good as it was during the tasting (because it's mass produced, might be cold, etc.) but it was really tasty and great! I highly recommend Rouge! Ask to work with Jordan and you won't regret it.

n to work with. First, the food was incredible - like, not just incredible-for-wedding-food, but actually incredible. I am still blown away by the appetizers and how fancy they were - 5 types of passed appetizers (crab vol au vents, brie and pear canape, burger sliders, caprese crepe, chicken and waffle - which were all amazingly composed AND served so you didn’t need a plate to eat one, which is the hallmark of a great app) and a sprawling, homemade antipasti bar. For the main meal, we did a buffet with the strawberry salad, beef short ribs, mango salmon, tortellini rose, with two sides (fingerling potatoes and asparagus with a magic red pepper sauce). Anyone with dietary considerations (i.e., vegan) got their own specially prepared meal. Why is it so good? They actually build a kitchen on site and cook everything. Not finishing everything – actually cook it. And it matters. Open bar was unlimited all night and included all top shelf liquors imaginable, a variety of beers, and three wine choices (red, white, rose). Second, the price - the whole meal, with fully open bar, with a three-tier Charm City wedding cake and coffee service included, and full staffing, was under $100 per person. Yes. For everything. No hidden costs or “add ons” that popped up later – my sole additional cost was linen rentals ($300 total for like 17 nice tablecloths and upgraded napkins), because the staff doesn’t even accept tips. I need to expound a bit here: Rouge was by far the lowest price quoted for me, and yet it was by far the fanciest. To be honest, I actually encountered them first at a wedding expo at the American Visionary Arts Museum in Baltimore; their display was so upscale and elaborate, and their food was so complex and flavorful, that I didn’t even call them in my initial search because I assumed that I could never afford them. Meanwhile, they gave us the best quote. In short: rejoice in finding something you can afford and that is mind-blowing. Lastly, and maybe most importantly, event manager Sarah Kelley (and Rouge staff in general). Sarah was the most amazing person to work with; her excitement and professionalism made this the easiest and most enjoyable part of wedding planning. When we visited their site for our tasting, we got to meet the owners and see how small and close the staff is, and it just felt good to give my business to people who care passionately about where they work. (Plus Sarah is hilarious and cool! I am actually sad that I don’t talk to her weekly now!) The staff at the event took care of so much and allowed us and my family to just enjoy the day. The venue looked AMAZING, the staff that was there was adorably sweet and so efficient, , and everything went off without a hitch without needing any attention from me. I cannot recommend this company enough for anything. They are truly outstanding and I cannot praise them enough.

al requirements. The private tasting with Sarah of the entire dinner was absolutely wonderful and provided us a great idea of how the meal would be for our guests. I also met with Lauren to go over the table linen selection and she was great to work with. Lauren was also on site the day of the wedding to ensure everything ran well. Needless to say all my husband and I have heard was how great the service was and how they enjoyed the food. I would definitely use Rouge again!

ed. Every last bit was good. I did not get to eat a lot but what I did eat was delicious. I still get complements on how good the food was. Our day coordinator was Sara Kelley and I loved her. She is something special. Help decorate my reception hall tables and made sure that everything went okay when it stared raining right before my outside ceremony. The staff that they had were very great very welcoming and my Family loved them. Sooo Glade that I found them

ightly higher than average but worth every penny! But not only the food was great but the service. Our coordinator Kaitlyn was phenomenal. She listened to all our little requests and made things happen. Will definitely use Riuge again for any other event I may have in the future. Can't go wrong with this catering company. Can't thank them enough. 100% recommend:)

ay wedding so I knew the food setup might be a little different. Rouge worked with us from the very beginning to make sure we had exactly what we were envisioning for the big day! Even during the first tasting, the food was nothing short of amazing. I made an odd request for a nacho cheese fountain and they were able to pull it off an epic fountain! We also hired Rouge to provide our bar services in addition to the catering. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful. I'd highly recommend working with Rouge for delicious food and awesome service!

rtant. We had our wedding reception in my parents backyard & barn and Rouge handled the location perfectly. And the food... AMAZING! Our guests are still telling us how much they loved the dinner that was served. Definitely recommend Rouge!

even though that was part of the contract. After many attempts to resolved the issue without worrying us, Rouge finally contacted us and the entire management team handled it so professionally, a complete 180 compared to the venue owner. Jeremy (the VP of Ops) gave me his cell and allowed me to call anytime, including after business hours, even if it was just for me to vent frantically. Once we booked a new venue, I was given a new coordinator (since my previous coordinator left), Sarah, and I can't rave enough. As you can imagine, there are so many logistical issues with a change in venue 5 weeks before the date and Sarah put me at ease every time and brought a sense of normalcy. She reached out to vendors herself to confirm details, took my multiple calls per day and ultimately, made our dream wedding come to light. There were even a few issues the few days before our wedding when Sarah was out of the office, and Gabrielle stepped in, knowing nothing about our wedding, and was able to answer every question and text me options so that I didn't have to wait! Now to get into the day of, the food was INCREDIBLE! We were able to make tweaks to certain items we selected and the menu was so unique to our tastes. The staff is beyond efficient and so professional. People are still raving about the food a month later! My only regret is not being able to box up all the leftovers and take them home with me! I've had several people ask where we found such a well-trained staff of people. My husband and I were given an attendant (Tara) to be with us for the duration of the night and she made us feel like royalty. She was one step ahead of us at all times, bringing us drinks before ours were empty, bringing us food while we finished up pictures, anything we needed, she was there. If you're reading this because you're on the fence about Rouge Catering, do yourself a favor and book immediately, you won't be sorry! FIVE STARS!!

so that we got the menu we wanted. We changed some of the dishes after the tasting and they did not bat an eye. I loved that Jordan would send us written updates moralizing all of our changes, so we always knew that nothing would slip through the cracks. Jordan provided great alternate suggestions and even offered to use our recipes if we wanted a specific dish. Rouge was perfect for our price point, and the fact that alcohol was included in their package made a really big difference. In our minds, we weren't "going all out" on the food so we went with Rouge instead of some of the other big name caterers in the Eastern Shore. But they turned out to be the perfect choice. Did I mention the food was incredible? Their appetizers were to die for and so many of our guests have told us how much they loved the food. This was quite a feat because our families are Pakistani and Persian, whereas a majority of our guests were American. So coming up with a menu to suit all palates and getting rave reviews all around was an incredible accomplishment. Plus, there were so many little things they did for us that I will never forget. They had a server with a tray full of appetizers ready for us at the end of our photo session/before we went in for the social hour. Can't tell you how great that was because 1) I hadn't really eaten all day because of nerves and 2) we were so busy socializing we wouldn't have had a chance to try the amazing appetizers. We also had a friend who is gluten intolerant and at the last minute, I asked if they could do something for him for dessert and sure enough they came up with chocolate covered strawberries for him! At several points in the evening, servers came up to me and asked if I needed a drink/water/anything. It was so nice to be so well taken care of. Finally, they did an amazing job wrapping up food for us to eat after the party. It was much appreciated because we definitely were too excited to eat much during dinner and I loved being able to actually eat the delicious food late at night :-) Everything about Rouge was perfect! Im so glad we had them as our caterers.

ng topper. They made sure our signature drink was available until the bar literally ran out, best party ever!

en Gabrielle and her team arrived the morning of the wedding, I knew I did not have to worry about anything. They were well organized and timely. I wanted the cocktail hour to be an hour and a half and they were flexible with that. I also wanted to have plenty of servers walking around with food and drinks and they were accommodating to this as well. All the food was delicious, hot and beautifully presented when it arrived to the tables. Rouge is associated with Sugar Bakers and they made the cake and cupcakes. Simply beautiful and delectable. All around a wonderful experience!

first tasting sealed the deal and all subsequent tastings with other caterers didn't compare to Rouge. The food was absolutely outstanding, but what impressed me even more was how much we felt like they wanted to work with us to make us happy. I knew we were going to be in great hands with Rouge and they did not disappoint. Leading up to the wedding we were in constant communication with our catering manager, Katie Canarr. Saying that Katie is fantastic,dedicated to executing flawless events, a true partner, and a thoughtful leader may just be the understatement of the year. Katie exercised a tremendous amount of patience with our multiple menu flips and flops. She helped me work out our very tricky seating plan, our linen selections, the event's signature drink, last minute rental needs (hello space heaters in April!). Did I mention she dreamed up the world's best donut bar?? Also, I never had to track Katie down. She was always one step ahead of me guiding me through the process. Katie is an absolute rock star and our special day would not have been the same without her. On our wedding day, everything was absolutely flawless.The Rouge staff was top notch and we even had guests comment on the level of professionalism that their team displayed. Did I mention the food??? IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. It's been almost six months since our wedding and I still have family and friends talking about how delicious the food at our wedding was (seriously, when does that actually happen??). And they are not just saying it....they are gushing talking about specific items that they ate. I would recommend Rouge to anyone. Thank your Rouge team for making the most important day of our life so easy, memorable and tasty!!

ay of delicious food. The service was unbelievable. Every person from Rouge who I dealt with was quickly available, responsive, but not intrusive in any way. During the event the staff was instantly available to help, seeming to sense when I needed it so I didn't have to ask first. They did everything that I wanted. They were very efficient in how they did all their hard work. If you want catering with wonderful food that your guests will love, and if you want a smooth and easy experience with the catering, I highly recommend Rouge Fine Catering.

e I've seen. I worked with both Jordan and Lauren throughout the planning process and they really know how to make a bride and her family feel special and important. They were flexible, helpful, professional, polite and most important had such a great attitude all along the way. My guests raved about the food and they made SURE that both me and the groom ate that night, both during and AFTER the wedding! They were absolutely fabulous! I highly recommend them

) that QUICKLY responded to me and my inquires (I'm talking like 12 hours later). They catered (pun intended) to everything I needed. My budget was serious tight and they had an amazing menu to offer WITHOUT hidden costs, just a bottom line total, and when you have a wedding on your hands worried about all the hidden fine lines like the other vendors I hired had, was a huge weight off my shoulders. So, then the big day- they were on time, helped with a cake and cupcakes that I had delivered from anther vendor. But most importantly!!: I rented a lot of vintage props and when I arrived, I found they dropped off a lot of things in one big pile and took off. My stress level hit the roof and I start running around in full hair/make up/dress, trying tset everything up in 90 degree heat. People were coming in an hour. And Rouge and they're employees stepped forward and started helping me, without me asking because why would I ask them? It's not their job! But they ALL pitched in, lugging large trunks, wine barrels, wagon wheel, etc. all around my venue for me. Telling me to stop and relax, that have it handled. So without them, my wedding wouldn't have happened!! But enough about the best service I could have possibly imagined and onto the delicious food! Everything was perfect. Every single person complimented the food, the drinks, everything. They were amazing, delicious food, above and beyond service. SERIOUSLY PEOPLE! I CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM ENOUGH!!

tes amazing! We had 150 people at our wedding at the Hippodrome Theater in downtown Baltimore. Even with that many people, there was enough food for everyone and the quality was superb. They even set aside additional appetizers for my husband and I incase we missed them during the reception. Hands down the best and easiest caterer to work with in Baltimore. I recommend them 100%!

I made it a point to try a little bit of everything. I got so stuffed! (Yes, I ate a lot at my own wedding). All our guests kept saying how phenomenal the food was, but the presentation was also stunning. Jordan was there to help every step of the way and seldom responded to an email 48 hours later- she typically responded within a day. Also, get to know their staff. They are super friendly and it is so nice to build a relationship with them. Rouge is nothing short of professional.

rs to get back to me in a reasonable amount of time (one caterer emailed back three weeks before the wedding). Of the 2 or 3 caterers that emailed back, Rouge was definitely the most affordable for what we wanted. They were also very accommodating and allowed us to make several changes to the menu. I don’t think I was a bridezilla but I was maybe not the easiest client to work with. I was not the best at returning emails and flip-flopped on colors of linens several times. Even still Jacqueline was very professional and worked hard to reach out to me and help give me what I wanted. For example, I really wanted the food to be served “family style” where we had platters of food on each table for guests to serve themselves. The other caterers were not accommodating with this idea but Rouge put together a great family style dining experience. Jacqueline and her staff helped coordinate a room flip so that we could have both the ceremony and reception in the same room which was a lot of work for their staff as well. One week before the wedding I even asked if I could change an appetizer last minute from chicken to steak. Even though the steak was more expensive they changed the appetizer for me at no additional charge. Rogue allowed me to buy all my own beer and wine in order to save money, and even had a bartender on site to prepare signature cocktails that we picked out. All said and done the planning leading up to the wedding was painless. On the day of the food was AMAZING... Like not just good for wedding food… REALLY good! I had relatives coming up to me the next day wanting leftovers and taking them home on the plane. That good. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

ontact (Jordan Bardel) became our sales manager, event manager throughout the planning process, and then was onsite the entire wedding day. We felt a very high comfort level because Jordan was with us throughout the whole process and we didn't have to keep re-explaining to new folks at every step. When we visited Rouge for the initial tasting, Jordan took us on a facility tour and I was very impressed by their organization, logistics, and food prep/cooking stations. I know how hard it is to maintain quality when scaling up to a feed a large group. Throughout the sales and planning process, Jordan was very responsive to our emails and phone calls. She was also very accommodating working with the kitchen with our initial and follow-up tastings. After all that, we were happy with our customized menu. So now about the food. I mentioned above our concern with maintaining quality when cooking for a larger group. Rouge really delivered with the presentation and taste of all our appetizers, 2 meat entrees, and sides. We had many compliments on how good all the food tasted. Well done! (And even now, I look back on the photos because I miss the food...sigh) I also wanted to compliment Rouge for the professionalism of all their staff. The entire on site team performed so well. From the setting up the table/linens/chairs, the bartenders, hor d'oeuvres and dinner servers, through desserts, the staff was effective, efficient, smiling, and friendly. We definitely felt well taken of.

r food was. The food tasted great, the portion sizes were wonderful and the presentation of the food was fantastic. We are so happy Rouge was recommended to us from our wedding planner. We would definitely use Rouge again for another event. You will not be disappointed.

made us pay $20 a head for a buffet-style tasting. We were lucky enough to find Rouge and had a completely opposite experience with them right from the start! They held our tasting at Rouge's headquarters where you are treated to a private (free) tasting of your entire menu, served just how it would look on your event day. Now, on to the food. The meal was outstanding! I can't say enough good things about the quality and presentation of the meal. Our guests were making sure to pull us aside during the wedding to tell us how delicious dinner was. :) Our vegetarians were also extremely pleased with their meals. Everything was wonderfully seasoned, nothing was swimming in sauce, the beef fillets were cooked to a perfect medium-rare (which to be honest, is an amazing feat to accomplish in an of itself, not to mention for 100 guests). Our MD Rockfish was out of this world, as were all of the appetizers. Not only was the food exceptional, but working with Rouge for practically a year prior to our big day was also wonderful. Kaitlyn was our direct contact and she couldn't have been more helpful. She was speedy on responding to emails and phone calls and was an absolute delight to work with. The staff that worked on our wedding day were polite and helped our guests with anything they needed. Bar service was speedy and it seemed everyone had plenty to drink ;) I can't say enough good things about Rouge, their staff, and the amazing food they create! Can't wait to have an excuse to use them again!! ~VERY Satisfied Customers

er. Also, I'm glad no one saw me literally stuffing my face with items off the antipasti display before we were announced to come in. It was soooooo good. Your staff was delightful as well. You guys really made my day. My kudos to everyone

essional, attentive, friendly and helpful not just to the bride and groom but to all of the guests.Special attention was given to the bride and groom's elderly family members. The food was delicious! We heard many compliments from the guests about the food and the service. As wedding coordinators, it's imperative to find professionals who are familiar with the layout of a venue and understand the expectations of the bride and groom as well as the coordinators. Kaitlyn was able to rise to the occasion relying only on a floor plan of the venue. She worked through many changes and revisions without batting an eye, and she and her staff did not miss a beat. It makes our job as coordinators so much easier when we partner with vendors who bring their "A" game to the event and operate in excellence from start to finish. Catering is a critical component to the success of a wedding and Rouge Catering excelled in room set-up, food quality and presentation and customer service. Hats off to Rouge Caterers! Covenant Weddings and Occasions looks forward to working with Kaitlyn and Rouge on many more weddings and events.

e entire planning process. We were never pressured and always supported. Our event coordinator, Jordan, was made for us. Planning a wedding overseas can make things complicated and a bit stressful. She was always calm, listened to our wishes and made our wedding an event to remember not to mention so quick to respond to any concerns. It was beautifully decorated, elegant and flowed seamlessly. Jordan made sure we didn't miss the cocktail food or drinks during pictures. People always say they didn't even eat at their wedding but oh did we eat! The quality, professionalism and presentation was outrageously good. From the food to the service, everyone at the wedding commented on the delicious food. We had the crab cakes and short ribs for entrees. Being from MD you can be picky regarding your crab but both were outstanding! At the last minute we were even able to rent heaters because it ended up being the coldest night this fall. If I had to do it all over again, I would not change a thing! Thank you Rouge!!!

dn't hear one complaint from our guests about food, which was delicious. Rouge worked with us to create our custom menu and everything worked out great. They were very responsive and attentive. It was a pleasure. If you are getting married in Maryland, give them a shot, they won't disappoint you.

process, Emily made us feel comfortable and confident in our choice of caterer. She was attentive to details and very reassuring to one stressed out bride! On our wedding day, we could not believe the professionalism of every staff member involved. Emily ran the show and kept the day moving forward, the servers/bartenders were quick and friendly and most importantly the food was AMAZING! We had a large wedding (230 guests) but every plate came out like it was the first one the chef had created. Rouge offers so many options that any bride and groom can find the perfect menu. There is no "cookie cutter" feel to this caterer and every event is truly unique. Well worth the investment!

cutting ceremony (and therefore, I was never sent home with any of my wedding cake).

ur tasting they brought us to their facility, and gave us a tour, and showed us what goes on behind the scene. That sealed the deal for my father, he could see they used as much fresh ingredients as possible, and the tasting was AMAZING. Emily made our entire process painless and smooth, she was extremely sweet and knowledgeable. Her staff was professional and also a pleasure to work with. If we ever have another event they are our go to caterer. We cannot thank them enough for everything.

made us feel so comfortable with every decision that needed to be made. She is so professional and truly talented at what she does! Not only is their food delicious but the display is so beautiful. Throughout the wedding people could not stop talking about the food, and I still have guests contacting me to rave about how good everything was. From the food to the staff and everything in between, they are amazing. I highly recommend Rouge Catering!

er. When we were first planning, we made good food our top priority as we both love food a lot! We actually went to several different tastings of places that were suggested by our wedding venue. Rouge blew us away the first time we met with Emily, Rouge's even coordinator. She took us through everything that Rouge provided and allowed us to try EVERYTHING that we may or may not want at the wedding. We made the decision at the first tasting to go with Rouge. Over the next 6 months, Emily and other coordinators at Rouge were very responsive and professional, showing us how to use their awesome virtual table seating plans and helping us with linen rentals. As the day grew closer, Emily allowed us to choose which days we could drop things off and helped us double check that we were totally ready. My husband and I joked that we hoped the food would be as amazing as both of our tastings and let me say, we were not disappointed! Emily had allowed us to make changes to our appetizer (creative differences my husband says) and we were soo happy with everything. While the food was the shining star of Rouge (as I guess it should be) what was possibly even more appreciated was the staff that Rouge brought with them. My family and friends were so impressed that everyone kept trying to tip all the staff and Emily spent the night telling them no and putting all the money back in our gift box if they wouldn't take it! They made everything run seamlessly, from the cake cutting to the two bars that people never had to wait long for. I would never finish a drink because Emily or another amazing Rouge staff member would have a fresh one in my hand. We cannot recommend Rouge highly enough for your wedding!

ovided a tremendous amount of day of prep and coordination for us. Without them, our wedding day would not have gone as smoothly as it did. Between the amazing food and dedication to providing a flawless event, Rouge is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a wedding caterer.

comments received same-day responses. During the dinner, the event manager and her staff were delightful, professional, and remarkably responsive. The food was exceptional - all of the guests raved about it! The buffet presentation was attractive and well organized so that the guests did not have to wait in a long line. The Baltimore crabs and ice cream sandwiches were fabulous. (The crabs increased the cost but they were worth it!) I would recommend Rouge without qualification!

ling to many people. Rouge impressed us throughout the process. The tasting was the most impressive we had at any caterer. We were able to taste every appetizer we wanted to consider. At the tasting, they provided full meals to me, my fiance and my parents, so we could taste our main meal and see how elegant everything would look on the plate the day of. Emily Albert was also great to work with throughout the process! The day of our wedding everything went smoothly with the service. We barely noticed the wait staff, since they moved seamlessly through service and didn't rush anyone. All of our guest raved about the food: "amazing crab cakes! no filling!", "usually I don't like wedding food, but yours was amazing." The positive comments went on. Rouge is not the least expensive caterer out there, but they will do a great job for you!