The Local

Locally-sourced, handcrafted cuisine

5.0

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The most important part of a wedding besides being in love and starting your new chapter and blah, blah, blah, is your FOOD! People will ALWAYS remember the food at a wedding and the caterer will most likely be the most expensive part of a wedding. With all of that said we won the jackpot and went with the best caterer for what we wanted and that was The Local! Buckle up because I have a lot to say about them. In March 2026, we lost our all-inclusive wedding venue that included catering. So of course, I panicked and our wedding planner helped us so much. Well, we went to an LGBT+ Wedding expo looking for a DJ and The Local was right there and we tried their shrimp ceviche, and it was delicious and the reps for them were so nice. I told my fiancé at the time, “Hey I want to see what they’re offering, I love shrimp and the vibes here”. Long story short, we had proposals from three different caterers that were all really good, however! What stood aside The Local from the others was the fact that: 1.) Our wedding planner knew the director and had nothing but positive words to say about them and the proposal. 2.) They were able to stay within our budget and not remove items like the other caterers had to. 3.) KIM, the catering director was AMAZING! I felt like she was one of my girlfriends and she just seemed to be such a master at food and décor and she got us from the start. Also, the tasting with our mom’s was so much fun and super delicious! It was like having dinner with all my bestie’s and my fiancé. Wedding day! When I say Jude and his team were out of this world! It was magical how they flipped the room; it was unbelievable how friendly and polite they all were to our guests AND us while catering to us as well. The bartenders were all TIPS certified and made some amazing drinks for everyone and the food was perfection! Everyone treated us with such grace, and we could not have been more thankful. The Local did such a great job helping to make our wedding perfect and we will forever be so thankful to them.

Brian R.

5.0

We cannot say enough amazing things about Evolved! Because of them our wedding day was absolutely PERFECT! Jude was so attentive and nailed my vision perfectly. Rachel was our right-hand girl to keep me on track and always make sure we had drinks in our hands. We got so many compliments from our guests on the food, drinks, and set-up. I would choose Evolved over again and again. From the start of planning all the way to our big day Evolved went above and beyond our expectations and we are forever grateful.

Mollie M.

5.0

Operating out of Fallston, MD, The Local is a catering company that prepares cuisine for weddings and other notable gatherings. Owner and executive chef Zack Trabbold holds a Culinary Arts degree from the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill and has acquired several awards, such as Best Chef in Baltimore Magazine for 2022 and 2023. Working alongside his talented team, Zach brings the finest creations to his clients. Chef Zach and his team create a customized culinary menu for his clients. His dishes feature slowly grilled and roasted meats, seasonal vegetables, fresh pastries, flavorsome herbs, spices, sauces, and more. His menus are a vast representation of his impressive portfolio, from charcuterie boards to beef stroganoff, veggie lasagna, and chocolate souffle. The Local emphasizes their community spirit, sourcing all their ingredients from independent brewers, farms, and businesses. They cater for weddings, holidays, corporate gatherings, and other occasions. They can provide food stations and takeout trays, and deliver their food straight to your chosen venue. Get in touch with Zach and his team today to find out more about their personal catering offerings.

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Reviews praise the caterer’s outstanding, creatively presented food and customizable menus that stayed within budget. Staff were professional, attentive, and proactive, expertly managing setup, service, and bar needs. Communication, tastings, and overall service impressed guests, who highly recommend them.

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Brian R

8/27/2026

The most important part of a wedding besides being in love and starting your new chapter and blah, blah, blah, is your FOOD! People will ALWAYS remember the food at a wedding and t...

he caterer will most likely be the most expensive part of a wedding. With all of that said we won the jackpot and went with the best caterer for what we wanted and that was The Local! Buckle up because I have a lot to say about them. In March 2026, we lost our all-inclusive wedding venue that included catering. So of course, I panicked and our wedding planner helped us so much. Well, we went to an LGBT+ Wedding expo looking for a DJ and The Local was right there and we tried their shrimp ceviche, and it was delicious and the reps for them were so nice. I told my fiancé at the time, “Hey I want to see what they’re offering, I love shrimp and the vibes here”. Long story short, we had proposals from three different caterers that were all really good, however! What stood aside The Local from the others was the fact that: 1.) Our wedding planner knew the director and had nothing but positive words to say about them and the proposal. 2.) They were able to stay within our budget and not remove items like the other caterers had to. 3.) KIM, the catering director was AMAZING! I felt like she was one of my girlfriends and she just seemed to be such a master at food and décor and she got us from the start. Also, the tasting with our mom’s was so much fun and super delicious! It was like having dinner with all my bestie’s and my fiancé. Wedding day! When I say Jude and his team were out of this world! It was magical how they flipped the room; it was unbelievable how friendly and polite they all were to our guests AND us while catering to us as well. The bartenders were all TIPS certified and made some amazing drinks for everyone and the food was perfection! Everyone treated us with such grace, and we could not have been more thankful. The Local did such a great job helping to make our wedding perfect and we will forever be so thankful to them.

Mollie M

6/01/2026

We cannot say enough amazing things about Evolved! Because of them our wedding day was absolutely PERFECT! Jude was so attentive and nailed my vision perfectly. Rachel was our righ...

t-hand girl to keep me on track and always make sure we had drinks in our hands. We got so many compliments from our guests on the food, drinks, and set-up. I would choose Evolved over again and again. From the start of planning all the way to our big day Evolved went above and beyond our expectations and we are forever grateful.

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Justin M

5/08/2026

We had a great experience with Evolved! From the start working with Kim, it felt like a personalized experience. Throughout, we could sense excitement making the menu choices and ...

the pride in Evolved’s food (with good reason). Tailoring the menu to our needs and our guests needs was clearly important to the team. At the tasting they made sure with we felt good about the final choices and were patient. Everything was delicious and I like how they do not ignore presentation - everything looked really beautiful too! We heard from many guests that the staff during the event was attentive and accommodating. We highly recommend Evolved and would love to work with them again.

Carson L

5/02/2026

They were so so good to work with! We highly recommend them to anyone looking to have catering done by them. I’ve never experienced such good service at a wedding before. The barte...

nders were great. The servers were insanely attentive and the food was amazing. Worth every single penny. All guests had amazing things to say about them

Claire B

1/30/2026

I loved working with Evolved Catering immediately. As one of the catering options for my venue, I immediately felt that we were in very good hands. Their team really cared about ge...

tting us exactly what we wanted and working with the price to fit our budget best. When they say they can cook anything you want, believe them. Working with Evolved was a true collaboration from start to finish. I couldn't imagine going with anyone else for our wedding.

Samantha W

12/10/2025

From initial consultation to follow up after the wedding, Evolved was incredible! We were able to customize our menu so that it was exactly what we wanted for our big day. My husba...

nd and I have said consistently said, that other than marrying each other, we were most excited for the catering! At the rehearsal dinner, the staff catered to our every need and went out of their way to check on us. At the wedding, they brought hot cider to us directly after our snowy ceremony and made sure the two of us were enjoying the food and beverages throughout the entire day. Our guests were blown away by the quality of the food and the service provided by staff. There is truly no way to describe how heavily we recommend Evolved! 100000/10 would recommend!!!!

Penny J

9/21/2025

I used Evolved Catering for a bridal shower and couldn’t be more pleased. The food elegantly presented and very delicious. Kim was great to work with and prompt with suggestions an...

d answers. The set-up staff was prompt, polite and efficient. I highly recommend them!

Jeremy K

7/09/2025

his is going to be a long review and it's because they deserve it - so buckle in. From start to finish, the experience, communication, and service was top notch. I cannot imagine m...

y wedding day without this amazing team. Kim - she's great. She was quick to respond and extremely thorough. I could tell by the intake questionnaire that she knows her stuff and actually cares about the couples they work with. Kim is an absolute sweetheart and highly professional. She really set us up for success with the timeline, menu, and coordination of everything. Chef Mike - he is an AMAZING cook and so creative! In addition to the absolutely delicious hors d’oeuvres and entrees, we asked for some creative desserts and man did he hit it out of the park. We fell in love with our menu at the tasting and eating was one of the things we were looking forward to the most about the reception! Everyone kept commenting on how amazing everything was, and they meant it - because unlike typical wedding food you wanted to lick your plate clean! Jude - I LOVE Jude. Anytime I saw him he had a smile on his face. He commented on our wedding day that we were one of the most relaxed couples he's seen and it's honestly because of him (and their team). When reviewing the timeline during our walkthrough, he had so many great suggestions and recommendations for the timeline - such as them bringing us drinks & hors d’oeuvres right after the ceremony in a secluded spot. He was so inquisitive on what/how they could help. Knowing that he was going to be the day of manager made me stress-free. I did not have a day of coordinator or wedding planner, and Jude and his team helped execute the timeline and kept us on track. And not only that, he took my timeline and went above and beyond- For example, for the after party, I was just going to have drinks set up on two whiskey barrels and a fill/chill table, but he had his team bring over a wooden bar top and place ontop of the whiskey barrels and make it into a really nice and pretty setup. This is the type of intuition and creative problem solving you get with this team. Also, for me (as a former waitress) getting plated service was really important to me - I just love the experience. And when I say I have never felted so catered on I mean it. My husband and I kept saying how amazing Jude and Angie are. They came up to us to give us our drinks and check up on us (but not at all in an overbearing way). And they cleaned/packaged up all our DIY and decor stuff to save us time. They really are all-stars, and I could just go on and on about them! When we look back at our wedding and all the decisions we've made (aside from each other of course) hiring The Local was without a doubt the best choice we made. 100/10 would recommend!

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1918 Belair Rd Unit BC, Fallston, MD

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