The Classic Catering People

Olivia hired us to provide gelato at one of her client's weddings. She was awesome to work with! Communication was great, responded quickly. She had everything set up for us once we got there. The couple had an amazing time! They did not have to worry about any of the details.

The Classic Catering People (Classic) is an incredibly professional and capable catering company.  Liv S. was our primary contact throughout planning, and she was wonderful to work with.  She was helpful and informed, and effectively facilitated our interactions with the linens provider.  She also picked up our account midway through planning, and was able to smooth out all details, and honor verbal promises that her predecessor made.  Liv’s experience helped our overall wedding come together smoothly; she was familiar with how Peabody weddings typically go and knew how vendors filled in various responsibilities.  Every question that we had, Liv either knew the answer or found it for us within 24 hours.  When our wedding coordinator had a major last-minute change, Liv’s familiarity with the many moving parts helped for a seamless transition. As for the event itself, Classic staff was attentive and responsive to our guests' needs.  Multiple guests came to us to compliment not only the quality of food, but also the classy service.  One of our guests, a former restaurant owner, made a point to comment on the caterers' efficiency of operation.  Many of our guests could not stop talking about the food, with several shout outs to the braised short ribs and the Icelandic cod.  Classic graciously accommodated our request to change the first course from a salad to a half salad/half soup.  This ended up as a smashing hit with our guests; the crab bisque tasted amazing.  Bottomline -- you can't go wrong choosing The Classic Catering People and Liv for your wedding, especially if your venue is the Peabody library.  We highly recommend!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Classic Catering, for my wedding at the Peabody Library and overall, I had a great experience planning my wedding menu with them. Lynn, my main contact at Classic Catering, was incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process. Lynn was patient with all my questions and requests. She worked closely with me to create a menu that suited our preferences and dietary restrictions. I appreciated her attention to detail and willingness to customize the menu to fit my vision. On the day of the wedding, the food provided by Classic Catering was delicious and well-presented. The appetizers were a hit among my guests, and the main course was cooked to perfection. The flavors were rich and the ingredients fresh. The service staff was professional and attentive, ensuring that everyone was well taken care of. Overall, Classic Catering provided excellent service and delicious food for my wedding. I would recommend Classic Catering to others looking for a reliable and tasty catering option for their special events.

We were so impressed with The Classic Catering People. We would absolutely recommend them and would hire them again for an event. We hired them for our wedding that included hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, a seated dinner for 150 guests, a dessert bar, and a late-night snack option. We loved the food, and we got so many compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed it as well. Our wedding was a fusion of Indian and Jewish tradition, and they came up with a lovely menu to reflect that. Minor tweaks to dishes from our tasting were taken into account and executed beautifully on wedding day. Very accommodating of guests with dietary restrictions/allergies and of our personal preferences as a couple. The whole process was relatively easy with them, and communication was very good. Pricing was transparent, and our contact at the company was sure to let us know if something we wanted to have would affect the quoted price. Staff was excellent, and the server taking care of us as a couple made sure we got to eat all of the lovely food we had picked out (including all the hors d’oeuvres). They were very accommodating with our selection of signature drinks and did a lovely job with all of them. Highly recommend The Classic Catering People for a well-organized, deliciously-catered event!

We used Classic Catering for our wedding at the Peabody Library and had an amazing experience. We worked with Liv and Lynn who took great care of us from start to finish. They responded quickly every time we had a question and thought of every detail to make our day special. The event and timing went perfectly and we received so many compliments on the food and cocktails.

There are not enough stars in the world to give to the Classic Catering Company. I had them cater my wedding at the George Peabody library and was blown away by their organization, service, and of course, food! It was so reasonably priced for the quality of food we received - truly a fine dining experience for our guests. Lynn, our catering coordinator, was so phenomenal at her job, I didn't even need a wedding planner! She took care of every detail from linens, decorations (brought table numbers, books, signage), and timeline of the day. I don't think there is a wedding planner who could live up to her capabilities. I had the best day of my entire life and I truly believe it was due to Lynn and her incredible team. I had no stress and felt completely at ease! I could not recommend more! I want to have another party just to hang out with them all again!

I had my wedding on October 8, 2022 at the National Aquarium catered by the The Classic Catering People. Between COVID and having a baby, we had to reschedule our wedding three times. They were super flexible with the changes that we had to make. During these unprecedented times, it was refreshing to work with a company that was understanding of the challenges we were facing with wanting to keep everyone safe, and then again when my baby's due date was a mere 2 weeks after one of the dates we had scheduled. Our experience with planning was fabulous as well. They responded to all of our questions and concerns within a timely manner. They invited us to their location to work with us to come up with a menu. They had a few snacks prepared for my husband and I. They asked several questions about our vision for the wedding, about any allergies or special diets that might require a special meal. They even let us know that they could prepare some staples for a children if we needed (we had no need to take advantage of that). They were also able to ensure that my favorite wine would be available at the event as part of the bar package. Once we had the menu planned, we were able to schedule a tasting for the event a few months out. They encouraged us to invite my in-laws to the event as well (which we did, and my FIL really enjoyed being able to take part in that with us.) They prepared the entire menu for the 3 of us, and confirmed that everything was perfect for our wedding, and it was. They also had linens set out for us to pick from. When I gave them the colors for my wedding, they were able to pick a few different options for us. They also were able to suggest ways to make the linens the most cost effective for us. The day of the wedding went perfectly. Our ceremony was at 7pm, and they arrived to begin setting up at 5pm. They set up for the ceremony. As we walked around the venue for cocktail hour, I was able to spot tables prepared for them to switch the ceremony space to the reception space. This was done within an hour, and went so smoothly. Nobody was standing around waiting for them to switch things over. They also set up my centerpieces, card box, guest book, seating chart, and table numbers. I didn't have to put someone in charge of worrying about that, and was able to have peace of mind that it was taken care of. When packing everything up, they also packed up everything for us as well so we could retrieve it the next day. Every single person I interacted with was super helpful, kind, and respectful. I could not have asked for a better experience.

Classic Catering provided catering for my wedding on 09/03/22 and we were absolutely blown away! Sara and Liv were a pleasure to work with. They were kind, flexible, provided new ideas, and were so excited for us and their food!! You could tell they were extremely proud of the product they served and they should be because it was incredible! We loved working with them in creating a unique menu and tablescape, they were able to create any kind of meal or flavor we wanted to ensure that it was personal to my husband and I's favorite foods! They created a customized hot dog bar for us as a late night snack and had butlered milkshakes going around at the end of night since those are two of our favorite things! The day of everything ran efficiently and smoothly, the staff was so kind to all of our guests and they portion sizes for meals and hors d'oeuvres were huge! We received so many compliments from family and friends throughout the night on the incredible and delicious quality of the food! I would 10000% hire them again!

Classic Catering went above and beyond for my daughter's wedding. The signature cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres and seated dinner were all wonderful and the service was impeccable! Plus the staff was professional, friendly and kind! Couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thank you Classic Catering!

We can't recommend Classic Catering enough! This is the fourth time my family has used Classic for a wedding event.They are the easiest and most fun vendor to work. David, Lynn, and Liv are exceptional. We had an at home wedding that came with a lot of logistics and all three of them were always available to us for questions, calls, and emails. They put us at ease throughout the entire planning process. The food and service is superior and we received so many compliments from our wedding guests. I miss working with them but know we will be using Classic for events in our future!

Classic Catering was absolutely amazing. They were extremely easy to work with and were super flexible after postponing our wedding once and then changing venue somewhat last minute. Going into our engagement and starting the wedding planning process I knew nothing about wedding catering. Lynn took the time to understand my vision for the wedding in terms of food service type, food selection, linens, chairs, etc. Lynn and Olivia also worked closely with my wedding planner behind the scenes to make sure everything was prepared for the big day. Lynn and Olivia have a phenomenal eye for design, layout, food service, and cohesiveness. I can say without a doubt that our food was the best food I have ever had at a wedding. We have received SO MANY compliments on every aspect of our food and drink service. The passed hors d'oeuvres were a HUGE hit, along with our stations, and the signature drinks. We were also blown away by the classic catering service team. Absolutely best service. We absolutely LOVED getting to work with Lynn and Olivia.

This is our 3rd wedding catered by Classic at a private home, and there are not enough adjectives to describe how wonderful they were!! From the planning to the wedding day, they are a joy to work with and they create excitement for the big day. And then they deliver by creating wonderful food and fantastic service, all with a smile, on a hot day!! Thank you David, Liv and Lynn for everything!!

Choosing Classic Catering for our wedding was the best decision we made for our wedding (aside from choosing to marry each other). Larry, Lynn and the entire team went above and beyond for us at every step of the way. They were always available for questions and discussion via email and phone. Their proposal was very competitively priced without sacrificing quality. They accommodated a tasting for us outside of their normal tasting schedule. When we had to make a last-minute venue switch due to COVID, they not only helped us identify alternative options they were familiar with, when we selected a venue that normally didn't allow outside catering, they worked with us and the new venue to reach a mutually agreeable solution that enabled them to continue to cater the wedding. And of course, all of the food at the wedding was delicious! Pick Larry and the Classic Catering team and never look back.

Bobby and the team were incredible. They helped us think through every detail and plan an unbelievable reception.

Lynn and her team are excellent! My husband and I are what I guess you can call a "COVID couple" who ended up changing our wedding date three times and our venue. Lynn met us back in December of 2019 and stuck with us through it all! She truly cares about her couples and will do anything possible to make sure everything goes smooth and meets your every need. Our goal when selecting vendors was to make sure we felt 100% comfortable with them so that we could be ourselves - as soon as we met Lynn, we knew that would be the case. I would also be remised if I didn't mention how delicious the food was. All of our guests raved about it! Would recommend them to anyone!

I worked with Bobby with Classic Catering and I could NOT have been happier!!! He was such a dream and made the process of selecting and trying food so much fun and so easy!!! We had the most amazing menu with crab cakes and lobster rolls, truffle fries and oyster Rockefeller, just to name a few!! Everyone RAVED about how we had the best wedding food out of any they had been too!! Could not thank or recommend Classic Catering enough!!!

Sara W. worked with us on my daughters wedding reception. She helped us choose the menu. We required vegan & vegetarian foods in addition to the usual meat dishes. With Sara’s help we served a menu that everyone at the wedding could enjoy. Sara also gave advice on other details which made the whole event “flow” easier. Our favorite hors d’oeuvre was the crab-cake — delicious! but they were all good. Dinner was Asian, Italian & Steakhouse dishes served buffet-style at stations. The food was delicious and plentiful & presented in a lovely manner. The staff, especially, Marcie, did an excellent job.

It's a shame there are only 5 stars to give because these people deserve 10. My wife and I were working on the fifth iteration of our wedding during the pandemic and needed food for 24 people with less than 2 weeks notice. Thankfully we had already done a tasting with Classic for another venue and Larry was so helpful not only to throw things together so quickly but also to reassure us that he was thinking of and handling every little detail. The food stands alone as it's own 5 stars. We had crab imperial and short ribs which were so good. There was so much crab, not too much sauce or breading. The short ribs were so tender and flavorful. We asked for appetizers during the cocktail hour which included Peking duck wraps, crab cakes, scallops wrapped in bacon, Brie tarts, and (my favorite) a deceptively legitimate cauliflower arancini. They packed up leftovers for us which we enjoyed 2 days later (we had no appetite during the wedding), and I can only imagine how good the food was for our guests. Importantly, my in-laws (who are never impressed by any food ever) LOVED the food and couldn't stop talking about how delicious and delicate everything was. As for logistics, Larry and David were the consummate professionals. They set up our banquet table to my wife's exact specifications and it was so beautiful. We brought a Whole Foods Berry Chantilly cake which they decorated as our wedding cake and was as good as if not better than any other wedding cake. They were so kind and responsive in all phone and email correspondence and there wasn't a moment when they weren't a step ahead. I could go on and on, but basically you can trust these people to put on the most important party of your life and I'm so glad we were able to do business with them!

Exceptional Service equals Magical Wedding! My daughter and Fiancé fell in love with the George Peabody Library for their wedding . The first time we met with Lynn Piette, The Classic Catering People, I knew she was the perfect choice. Her knowledge, expertise of the venue and guidance on all aspects of the event assured us that this wedding was going to be special. She listened and designed an extraordinary menu that combined the Bride’s Southern heritage and the Groom’s Italian heritage. The day of the wedding everything was flawless from the ceremony, food, service and atmosphere due to Lynn’s attention to detail and wonderful staff. I highly recommend Lynn Piette and The Classic Catering People, my daughter’s wedding was truly magical!

Fantastic in every way! We worked with Lynn, who is not only experienced with catering, but is very experienced at our venue, The Peabody Library. Lynn is kind, thoughtful, responsive and detailed. She went above and beyond for our wedding attending floral and rental appointments in addition to partnering seamlessly with our coordinator, Aubrey from Simply Created Events. What a duo! All of her recommendations were spot on and flawlessly executed. There was never a line at the bar, there were constant appetizers being butlered. Everyone LOVED the ice cream sundae bar she recommended and most importantly her wait staff was top notch and efficient. So friendly and accommodating but SO GOOD at their jobs. The excellent food was a topic of conversation among several guests that reached out to us after the wedding.. it was fantastic! After our ceremony, a tray of appetizers and signature drinks were brought upstairs for us to enjoy in our first moments together before we went down into the swarms of guests! We always had drinks in our hands and we never even stepped up to the bar. We love Classic and would hire them again in an instant!

We wish we could give them 12 stars!! If you want amazing food, great service, quick responses and friendly faces this is your place to go. The workers at Classics went above and beyond and made our day perfect. Nicole was a rockstar & not only made sure we always had yummy food, but also kept us organized and on time. Day of the wedding Moniku kept us newly weds stocked with food and drinks without us even asking. I could go on and on! Love this catering company!

Bottomline upfront: The Classic Catering People were absolutely amazing. Not only did the food taste like we were dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant, but the staff was quick to refill waters, bus tables, and none of the guests had to wait long for their food. My husband and I had our wedding reception at the historic George Peabody Library and were required to use one of three approved caterers. In our mind, there was only one choice to go with and that was The Class Catering People. We worked with Lynn Piette and from the get-go, her professionalism and hilarious personality put my parents, husband, and me at ease. She was even able to connect with my stepson who is a fellow Star Wars fan. My mom's biggest concern with the wedding was the food and making sure everyone was well feed. We are Filipino so it is a cardinal sin to have guests leave hungry! At our initial meeting, Lynn brought us a sampling of some of their food (per my mom's request) and asked us some questions that would eventually inform the food proposal. Lynn expertly came up with a menu that satisfied our Asian/Maryland/Surf and Turf theme for the food. We also worked with Classic for our Wedding cake and she helped us create a three-layered cake that satisfied my mom's, my husband's mom, and our favorite cake flavors where each tier had a different flavor: marble with mango cream, marble and chocolate, and carrot cake. Throughout the development of our wedding reception, Lynn was there at meetings for the linens, the final meeting/walkthru with the Peabody, and communicative with us as we had questions or changes to the menu and guest list. At the wedding, everyone raved about delicious filet mignon and shrimp with crab imperial and even those who got the vegetarian meal were amazed at how delicious and filling the food was. Lynn also made sure that we were well taken care of while taking pictures outside in the August heat. She sent a server with ice cold glasses of water for us and our photographer and videographer. Before our big entrance at dinner, Lynn provided us a plate of all of the appetizers and helped us steal away a few moments to ourselves to enjoy the food and recharge for the rest of the night. Talk about full service! We had nothing to worry about except for remembering our dance moves for our first dance. I cannot say enough good things about how happy we were to work with Lynn for our big day. Classics not only provided the most amazing meals for our wedding, they really went above and beyond to make our day absolutely magical!

David, Terri and their team were amazing! I had been working with David for over a year planning our food menu. Not only was their food outstanding, in the months leading up to our wedding, David was extremely helpful with suggestions on how to utilize the space for our ceremony and reception held at the Accelerator Space. He went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied with every little detail. Our guests were so incredibly impressed with the food and drinks served at our wedding, and they are still talking about the amazing bacon twists at the bar. My husband and I can’t recommend David and his team enough- if you want great food served at your wedding that your guests will talk about for years to come, hire The Classic Catering People!

Classic was incredible. Working in the hospitality industry, I have very high standards for great food and knew my guests would be expecting nothing less at our wedding. Classic went above and beyond prior to the wedding to ensure the food was just what we were looking for. They were gracious enough to host us for 2 incredible tastings - and made changes to the food based on our feedback in real time - with the chef bringing out an updated version of the dish/item almost immediately. We had hundreds of comments from our guests saying the food was the best they had ever had - and I agree. And even better, everyone commented on how incredible the service was and that's truly incredible - who pays attention to the service at a wedding? We cannot say enough wonderful things about Classic. A must have for your wedding!

Classic Catering really is the top of the line when it comes to catering in the Baltimore area. They are extremely professional, and it is so evident that their entire team cares about their clients. From the first email to the reception, they handled our event with such grace and care and we were blown away by the quality of the food and how stunning the event ended up being. Thank you so much to Lynn for her personalized touches along the way and pulling off a perfect reception. She really is the best at what she does! At the Peabody library they only work with a few caterers and it is clear that Classic feels at home there and can pull off the event of your dreams! Thank you classic, our guests were raving about the food and service and we will truly remember how amazing the night was for the rest of our lives!

We were married at the National Aquarium and although we were limited to choose between two vendors we could not have been happier with The Classic Catering People. Being from NY, food is a very important aspect of a wedding. The Classic Catering People absolutely surpassed our expectations and those of our very opinionated guests. From helping to choose the perfect menu to organizing the reception space, Nicole Van Natta and her crew were superb. We were even able to have food delivered to our hotel prior to the wedding for our bridal party to snack on while we got ready. If you have the opportunity to host an event in the Baltimore area, definitely give The Classic Catering People a call!

I cannot sing the praises of Lynn and her team enough! From the beginning stages of planning, Lynn was very responsive via email and phone, walking me through the process, answering any questions we had, and providing suggestions at my request for catering decisions (like food and linens) and also for other vendors in the area that had worked well with her and my venue. The catering staff at the wedding were exceptionally professional, and totally saved the day by bringing me snacks when I forgot to eat prior to the ceremony due to nerves! Even after the wedding, Lynn has been helpful and responsive. She truly cares about her clients, and that shows in the personal touches that she added along the way to enhance our experience.

I cannot say enough about Classic Catering People and Lynn Piette. Lynn was our account executive and she was amazing. From day one she was responsive to emails, open to our vision for our wedding, and ready to have a different menu for our wedding with a taco and slider bar. Lynn made sure I was a stress-free bride and was one of my saving graces throughout the wedding process. She was able to fit our tasting in on a holiday weekend as it fit my schedule best and made sure we were happy with the choices we made over the phone and email once we saw it in person. She understood our vision and executed it perfectly. The staff at C.C.P was phenomenal, especially Angie. Angie was at our tasting and made us feel welcome and taken care of. I was so happy that she worked our wedding and her presence was not missed on our guests. She made me feel at ease while getting ready and provided our guests with exceptional service. Lynn was beyond amazing on our wedding day. She was vital in making my vision and center pieces come to life in a very short period of time with the help of the rest of the catering staff. The staff was great - quick to refill food, check on guests, and keep the bar running. The chef(s) at C.C.P is a master at their job. We wanted something different and they were great at making that happen without sacrificing flavor and quality. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was and all of the items they tried. My favorite part of the catering was our wedding cake. They took our wish and made it happen while incorporating our colors into the cake's design. I think the desserts were the favorite part of everyone's meal and we had many people say they had almost one of everything because it looked so good. I highly recommend C.C.P and their amazing team of people. I can't thank Lynn enough for all she did for us in making sure our day was fantastic.

We worked with Bobby Pressman and Larry Frank at Classic Catering to plan our wedding at the George Peabody Library in Baltimore. We were planning things from long distance and on a very tight budget, so we were likely difficult to work with. Nonetheless, Bobby and Larry did a fantastic job! Chef John provided amazing food--the taste and the presentation were both incredible. Our guests loved the food. We couldn't have pulled off our wedding without them and I recommend Classic, not just for the food, but for the whole experience. Do yourself a favor and give Bobby and Larry a call!

I had the pleasure of working with Bobby Pressman at Classic Catering and would recommend him (and them) again and again. The company is busy, but once we were closer to the date of the wedding, we had their full attention and resources at our disposal. They prepared so many wonderful dishes for our tasting (the dessert bar is worth it, based on our guests' reactions), and recommended the most beautiful linens based on our color scheme. I wish I could buy those linens! I planned the wedding myself and didn't have a day-of coordinator, so Bobby completely stepped into that role: he led the rehearsal the night before, and worked with the venue staff at the George Peabody Library to make sure everything went smoothly on my wedding day. In sum: Bobby is the best, and I'm very grateful to Classic Catering for their quality and professionalism!

When booking the Peabody Library for our wedding, we knew that the venue limited our choice of caterer to one of three pre-approved companies, which made sense given that the on-site caterer has to literally cook in the librarian's office. We met with the two Maryland-based approved caterers and were blown away by CCP's (specifically Lynn, who handles all Peabody events) enthusiasm, responsiveness and interest in working to match our vision. I feel like we've probably sent Lynn hundreds (?) of emails over the past several months, but EVERY SINGLE ONE was replied to in a timely fashion and in the most accommodating and professional manner. Lynn worked with us to tweak our entree selection until it was just right, helped coordinate some special beverage options and worked so well with the rest of our vendor/coordinator team. Plus, the insight that Lynn had in working at the Peabody for so many years proved to be invaluable - everything from layout of the space to rules, do's/don'ts and lighting & decor suggestions. Beyond the catering specifics, Lynn was also just such a calming presence and we really had the utmost confidence in her team. Many of our guests remarked how great the food was, and in particular, how wonderful the service team was. The servers and bartenders were friendly and accommodating; they even (unbeknownst to us) marked guests who had dietary restrictions that required special meals with a flower at their place setting. I thought this was such a special touch - way more beautiful & personal that having a generic place card. Gail, an owner/partner of CCP, also worked our event to help ensure that everything ran as smooth as possible. We didn't know she would be at our wedding (and it would not be reasonable to expect that she work all CCP events), but it did mean a lot to know that she valued being there. We don't plan on getting married again, but I do look forward to future opportunities to work with Lynn and the CCP team again.

Classic Catering is the best! They catered our wedding at the Peabody Library and everything was perfect. Lynn was wonderful and worked with us on creating a menu that was delicious and affordable. I cannot say enough nice things about Lynn and Classic Catering.

Six months after our wedding people are still commenting on the quality of the food delivered by Classic Catering for our special day. From the sumptuous appetizers to the tasty main dishes, Classic's food was the stuff of an epicurean dream. For the cocktail hour, we got to enjoy a selection of tandoori lamb, Korean BBQ sliders, mac and cheese cups, spanakopita as well as mini crab cakes. (Get the tandoori lamb, you'll thank us.) For our main dishes, we had the chicken, the salmon and a puff pastry mushroom dish for our vegetarian guests. Before clearing the plates for our cake and to sustain the dancers on the dance floor, Classic provided everyone with milk and cookies. People had a lot of fun with that in between songs. The difference between a good vendor and great vendor is people. The human factor, the character and the quality of the people whom you are paying for services rendered. We planned the entirety of our wedding without a wedding planner, and Lynn from Classic, with her experience, care and professionalism, was invaluable in helping us to plan and coordinate the day. From the personal touch, to the quality of food, down to the set-up of our table arrangements, Classic Catering was an outstanding choice. I have no doubt we owe much of the success of our wedding to Classic and all the people involved.

Classic Catering was one of 3 caterers that we could chose from for our venue (George Peabody Library). We couldn't have been happier with how things turned out. Lynn Piette, our contact, has been doing weddings at the George Peabody Library for years so she is very familiar with the venue and all of their rules which was very helpful. When we went in for our first meeting Lynn had lunch ready for us as a way for us to have a preview of their food (which was excellent) & we were able to take home any of the leftovers that we wished to take. The tasting was just as good. My dad & stepmother who went with us also could not stop raving about the food. The day of food was absolutely amazing (people are still telling me how wonderful it was) and the service was excellent. My husband & I had an assigned server who made sure we had all the food & drinks we wanted all night. Lynn was always very quick to respond to my emails (obviously they are busy on weekends as that is when they work most but even then I had a response in my inbox first thing Monday morning). She also was great in that if needed she would have been the point of contact for our venue (our venue requires one) and before we had decided on hiring a wedding planner she said that if we ended up not getting one she would be happy to help get everyone down the aisle. She also made sure to coordinate with all our other vendors and she was happy to recommend any vendors that we still had not booked. And an excellent way of showing, in my mind, how wonderful Lynn was is that her son got married the weekend before our wedding and she was still able to provide excellent support and communication. Before that weekend she sent me an email saying that while she would have limited access to email the day of and day after she said that for brides she would make herself available by cell phone if I needed anything. That is excellent service in my mind. I will be recommending Classic Catering for years to come.

We had a great feeling about this caterer from the moment we called to schedule a tasting. After a year of planning and a wonderful wedding, we couldn't have made a better decision to select this vendor. We were assigned Lynn Piette as our point of contact and when we arrived at their offices, we were greeted warmly and noticed a chalkboard sign saying “Welcome Sarah and Carter”. These little touches really made a difference. We were shown to the staging room that was clean and simply decorated. The room had a nice window into the kitchen area so we could see the Chef and his staff in action, which was really cool! The server who assisted Lynn was professional, kind and warm. Note: we were not charged for our tasting. Lynn was great about listening to our vision before the meeting, during the tasting, and throughout the entire process. Her feedback was never judgmental or pushy, simply offering her knowledge about the venue, industry, and what was possible within our budget. Her candid and honest feedback (especially her working within our budget) was sincerely appreciated. From early on in the meeting, we both knew that this was the only catering company we wanted to hire. Lynn integrated everything we wanted into our menu. The Chef came out at one point to ask for our feedback and assure us that changes could be made to the menu selection, to the taste of the food and that he was very open to working with us to make sure everything was to our liking. We couldn’t have had a better experience. After receiving the proposal (which was very reasonable) we immediately sent back the signed contract. From that moment on, we felt like everything was under control. Lynn set out a timeline for what we were to accomplish over the next several months and asked us to collect pictures and ideas for to move forward. As we were unfamiliar with the area, we asked Lynn for her preferred vendors for florists, bakers, and so on because we wanted to make sure that the team working with the catering company was a team that had a pre-existing relationship. Lynn offered her suggested list (of two or three options for every type of vendor as to not be biased) and we selected accordingly. The team was great, and the night we walked into the ceremony and reception, we felt like our vision had come to life. In the two weeks up to the wedding, Lynn really acted as a wedding coordinator would and took on a lot of responsibilities that we weren’t expecting. It was incredibly appreciated. Lynn put together a timeline for the evening, helped with last minute detailing such as dessert bar signs, bar signs, and even came to the rehearsal the night before the dinner to make sure everything would be set up to our liking and the coordination with the venue was finalized. The night of the wedding, Lynn and her team were wonderful! The guests loved all of the food from the hors d'oeuvres during the cocktail reception, to the main courses and dessert bar at the reception. Everything tasted delicious (and was hot! With 130 guests, that’s not an easy feat!!) Moreover, the service was unparalleled. As we were taking photos during the cocktail hour, my husband and I were assigned a lovely server who made sure we had some of the delicious hors d'oeuvres. Throughout the evening, we were taken care of really well. When I accidentally knocked over my crystal champagne flute, the staff was quick to clean it up and make sure nothing looked amiss.

It's hard to know where to start, but suffice it to say that we were thrilled with Classic Catering and would highly recommend them. The service was outstanding, as was the food. The hors d'oeuvres were awesome and the main dish was amazing - we did a duo-plate of short ribs and sea bass, and our guests simply raved. The wedding cake was also delicious. Our wedding was at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, for which Classic is the exclusive caterer. David Atkinson, the Account Executive, was an absolute delight to work with. We worked with him very closely from beginning to end, and he was one of the main reasons we chose to go with the Lord Baltimore for our wedding venue. David brings new meaning to the term "personalized service" -- he learned every necessary detail about us, our families, and our event to ensure that the day was perfect (and it was!). When we first met David I mentioned to him that I was going to be picky about the beer menu, and on our next visit he brought me a six-pack of one of my favorite beers (he had taken mental note!) and tied a white ribbon around each bottle. So adorable, and appreciated! David was also extremely flexible and accommodating, he gave us at least 4 tours of the hotel with no complaint. Finally (and it seems silly to comment on this after everything else but it's worth noting), the menu tasting was wonderful and so fun. It was so professional, the service was great and the presentation was gorgeous. We had a very hard time narrowing down our menu because everything was so delicious. It was such a pleasure!

Unbelievable service throughout the planning process and on the day of our wedding. Our guests commented that the food and cake were the best they'd ever had at a wedding!

The Classic Catering people were spot on when it came to the service, quality, and taste of the food during our special day. Corey the service manager was very accommodating and truly helped everything run smoothly. Classic Catering has a point person at the Lord Baltimore Hotel that we dealt with named David. David helped us with the walk through, assisted in planning the menu, coordinated the vendors coming into the hotel, and even let us in two days before the wedding to store some of the larger items we were using. Our relationship with David had its rocky points but the end result was a product both sides were very proud of. Larry Frank, VP/Partner of Classic, was present for our tasting and helped guide us through the different menu items Classic Catering offered. The tasting presented by Classic Catering was unreal. Anything we asked for was quickly taken into consideration and adjusted in the kitchen on site. We had so much food leftover from the tasting that we were able to take home, it was awesome! We know that the food prepared for the wedding was also amazing because our guests couldn't stop raving about it. We even had several friends snapchat their entrees because it was such a great presentation. The appetizers during our cocktail hour were delicous as well. Given our positive experience with the company, we would recommend the services of Classic Catering to anyone who is looking for a catering company.

We had the best wedding day that we could have ever imagined with great thanks to The Classic Catering People! From our consultation to the reception, everything about working with them was above and beyond our expectations. Nicole was our Account Executive, and she was professional, efficient, enthusiastic, and wanting to go the extra mile for my husband and I. She was there every step of the way to ensure we had our perfect reception!! Their food was DELICIOUS, their service was exceptional, and they even helped "save" our atrocity of a cake (not their bakers...a decision which we regret). Thank you all so much for everything! Truly Classic Catering People. :)

After two years of planning my daughter's wedding, due to circumstances out of our control, we had to re-plan to a new location in five days. Nicole and Larry went out went out of their way to move to a new site and make sure we could keep our same menu. Plus, with three days notice they catered the rehearsal dinner which had to be moved to our home. The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. A pleasure to work with and a talented staff of cooks, servers and coordinators. I highly recommend Classic Catering for any event. Stacy Sapper stein

With great pleasure, my family celebrated my mother’s 75th birthday on Sunday, January 18 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. A day that began with an ice storm that prevented 21 guests traveling from Philadelphia to enjoy the day ended with a lifetime of warm memories to share. At the center of it all was The Classic Catering People. Terri Young. What a treasure. It began as a simple e-mail---”Terri, my family would like to host a party for my mom.” The flurry of activity that those simple words set into motion is stunning. Through a series of questions and attentive listening, Terri created the vision for the venue, menu, decor, invitations and music. We remain in awe of how she captured Mom so brilliantly. Plus, the care she took in creating the setting with floral, linens, lighting and tableware, the “reveal” for the dessert, hot beverages and signature cake design, the coordination of all the vendor teams with a master timeline---brilliant. The food, second only to Terri, is the reason we chose The Classic Catering People. Always creative, delicious, plentiful, and approachable. I mention approachable in the most positive way. Your culinary team’s use of fresh ingredients is the highlight of each dish. To know what we are eating in this generation of garish garnishes and distortion of real flavors is so welcome! Hard to pick a favorite when all were so beautiful and tasty. Dinner was perfection. My mom is known for feeding her family very well and this menu was a reflection of her holiday meals. We are still hearing these compliments, one week later. Event Manager Pat Walker, Chefs Donald and Michael and Team Members Angela, Asia, David, Everette, Kimberlynn, Kirl, Lynn, Maria and Will continue to be shining stars of the day. From taking great care to ensure that my family was well-hydrated and fed to the precision in which each guest received their dinner courses and wine, the service demonstrated by The Classic Catering People remains unmatched. Family from across the country were impressed by the five-star service. Of course, we in Baltimore know it simply as A CLASSIC!

The people at Classic Catering were wonderful to work with. Not only was the food delicious, they were so helpful in helping us create the vision we had for our event. Guests could not stop talking about the awesome food and the uniqueness of the stations we chose. We worked with Nicole Van Natta who is a true gem. She was very hands on helpful and professional. She truly helped to create the event of our dreams and I am sooo thankful that she was there to help us.

Lynn and the staff at Classic are phenomenal! The food was just as fantastic as in the tasting and definitely impressed the crowd! They do so much more than just the food- Lynn took care of so many small details- truly above and beyond! Our wedding planner was lacking quite a bit and Lynn really stepped up and filled in that role. She coordinated vendors, ordered linens, chairs, and so much more. I only have the kindest things to say about this team!

The reception was at the Pier 4 wing on the National Aquarium. Classic catering was the only alternative to the Aquarium’s in house meal service provider. Nothing about their services, food, or attentiveness were short of phenomenal. Staff (we personally worked with Nicole V.) was so thorough in their planning and consideration that they put us at ease leading up to the wedding. As the largest expense at our wedding, and arguably one of the largest components of the reception, their competency and their art made the service portion of our wedding so memorable. Nicole and her staff worked seamlessly with our other vendors. Perfect flow. Our guests raved about the food, drinks and service. If you are having your reception at the National Aquarium, they are the obvious choice. Elsewhere, we recommend them without hesitation to anyone in the region.

They were amazing! Kelly was great with all the planning. Our tasting was professional. We had a walk through the week before which helped me see where everything would go and so that we would all be on the same page. The food was amazing! We ate our entire meal! The staff was great. I never went to the bar. Whenever I needed another glass of water or a drink they always seemed to be there. They addressed us by name and helped me bussel my dress when it came undone, helped me change my shoes, and had a towel to wipe my hands on when a drink spilled on my hands. They were amazing! More then I would have asked for!

I have no doubt that this is the BEST catering company in the Baltimore area. I got more compliments about my food than anything else. Everything was absolutely delicious and was very fresh. They even created my cake based on a photo I found on the internet! Bobby Pressman is the best in the business and he will make sure your wedding food is flawless!

I cannot say enough good things about classic catering. They made my wedding at the George Peabody Library spectacular! They were extremely warm and flexible to our requests. First off, for our tasting, they made me and my family feel so special and welcome. They had signs posted at their space that said our names and our wedding date and even printed out tasting menus with our names and wedding date. It was difficult to decide on 6 passed apps for the cocktail hour because everything we tasted was so good, so they said, "don't worry about it, choose 7". Another example is for our cake we asked for a semi-different cake that we had purchased once at another bakery in Baltimore. At the tasting, classic's pastry chef came out with the cake and it was spot on. I had tears in my eyes that he was able to and took the time to duplicate it. He even provided 3 different variations of the filling for us to taste to make it just right. When it came time for the actual event, my guests were raving about the food all night. Classic even appointed a server for the cocktail hour to follow me and my husband around specifically with a mixed tray of all of the passed apps to ensure that we were able to get some food and try them all. In addition, we had 4 adults that ended up not coming to the wedding, and we were able to call Classic the night before the wedding and they made the adjustments. They even credited us back the money for those guests who did not attend! Classic thought of everything and we are so happy that we were able to work with them. Lynn is a gem.

The food was alright. The calamari was overcooked, the salmon, sirloin and mashed potatoes was good. They also did my cake. If I could do it over, I would've went to a bakery. The server that we had was amazing, she was really friendly and sweet, But whoever was in the back helping distribute the cake was disrespectful. My wedding party and guests told me about it afterwards because if they told told me sooner, it would've been an issue right then. Lynn Piette was an amazing day or person. I would recommend her to anyone.

Classic catering did an excellent job for our wedding reception! Everyone was raving about the food and they were so helpful along the entire wedding planning process.

My husband and I had a guest list topping 300 guests and preferred not to do a sit down dinner. Bobby Pressman of Classic Catering put together an incredible menu for us. We treated our guests to five rounds of passed hors' dourves that leaned heavier as the night went on. He started with items like brie & fig quesadillas, mac n cheese cups, and bruschetta - by the end we were serving crab cake sandwiches and lamp chops. None of our items required silverware, and while we had enough seating for all of our guests, we didn't want them sitting! Our band played three long sets and kept the party going. We did not force our guests to sit. Bobby and the team from Classic were spectacular. The menu was killer and the service from the staff was wonderful. It was certainly a bit of a different wedding in terms of timing, and they did a wonderful job. Bobby also helped us design and decorate the space - everything from a black and white checkered dance floor to real, bar-height bars with bar stools on the side of the dance floor. (They even put olives and nuts and pigs-n-a-blanket on the bars!). Bobby thought of everything. Dan and I couldn't have been happier with how they executed our big day. I wouldn't think of using anyone else to cater anything...Bobby even did the morning brunch as the bridal party prepared! Please, please, please call Bobby!

Class Catering has a reputation of being the largest and best caterer in Baltimore, as their representative repeatedly reminded us. On the administrative side, they answer phone calls and are flexible about schedule times. However, they act like a omniscient monopolists: (1) they were not only condescending to us, but also to their younger employees that we were uncomfortable to be around them; and (2) they were unwilling and unable to accommodate special dietary needs (they tried to pass off food containing gluten as gluten free). For all this, they were more expensive than other caterers. Our experience we Classic was so bad, we immediately ruled out all venues which had them as their exclusive catering vendor. I would not even waste my time with a tasting.

Bobby has done events on the USS Constellation before and he made MY wedding uniquely mine. No two events are the same. He worked with the chef to work around all my allergies (MANY!) and from what I heard the food was amazing!!! I only got one bite :( The cake was extra for us as we were focused on the grooms cake but it was still delicious!! it was an awesome party thanks to Bobby. I had some issues with one member of their staff she wanted to tell me what to do and where to cut (the top tier!) and she didnt save us any food like we requested we went to our hotel starving! but bobby and the owner larry made it right. I would definitely recommend them for any wedding, party, or any other catered event. they are truly magical

I was married the weekend of Hurricane Irene on the waterfront in Baltimore, MD. We worked with Alan Pressman from Classic Catering, who not only coordinated our rehearsal for us (we had a friend officiate the wedding), but helped us push back the wedding by 3 hours when our venue informed us that we'd have to be out of the venue by 8 p.m. (instead of midnight) with only 12 hours notice. Food is fantastic and the service was top notch. They set up everything for us, allowing us to really enjoy our wedding day and not sweat the details (or the Hurricane!).

The food is delicious, the service is one of a kind, and the attention to detail is phenomenal. Highly recommend working with Bobby!

We just had our wedding at the George Peabody Library this past June. As many couples know the Peabody Library requires couples to choose between the Classic Catering People and Chef’s Expressions for their catering options. Both companies gave a great presentation, but Classic Catering had the edge with Lynn Piette. Lynn acted as a wedding coordinator during the whole process, and made sure that every detail of our wedding reception was beautifully planned. She found the perfect linens, drew up a fantastic floor plan, and she worked with the other vendors to ensure our planning was a seamless process. Classic helped us every step of the way even for other services such as finding a great hotel room block or suggesting parking arrangements for our guests. We knew that we chose the correct catering company on the day of our wedding. Their staff executed ever aspect of our wedding perfectly and Lynn made sure the reception was a seamless event. The appetizers, cocktail hour, and dinner were amazing. Every staff member addressed us by name and made us feel like royalty. I would be remiss in not thanking Jackie Shugarman, who personally waited on our table during the reception. Classic even ensured that we had our time to sit and eat dinner uninterrupted during the reception – something many other catering companies do not do. Our guests are still raving our wedding and a large portion of that was due to the efforts of Classic Catering. Choose Classic with confidence. You won’t regret the decision.

Where to start? 1.Kelly Girard is my Hero. As my event manager/contact, she made everything so effortless and easy, was clear in her communication, and I never once had a problem getting in touch with her. She was my right hand-woman! It was like having a wedding coordinator for free. 2. No dry chicken here. Steak. and it was gooooood. 3. I had a strict vegan arrive, and I didn't pick out any vegan meals. No problem! Not only were the sweet potato apps delicious, I got complements on them! 4. I do not know who tended the bar that night. Neither does any of my family or bridal party. We never had to go there for more beverages. 5. Someone crashed my wedding. Seriously. I have no idea who they were. Not a problem - they got steak, too. 6. So I underestimated the popularity of my white wine. Apparently it got refilled by the bartender I never had to see. No one noticed. 7. Not a finger was lifted to clear any plate, dish, or glass while the party was still raging. Sure, Classic isn't the cheapest out there, but with this company you certainly get what you pay for.