About this vendor
The Pantry Catering is a full-service catering company specializing in seasonally inspired menus with beautiful presentation and first-class service. Creating customized menus for both private and corporate events is our specialty. The Pantry Catering is passionate about understanding the vision of the client and working collaboratively to bring that vision to fruition. Whether an intimate cocktail party, exciting gala or grand scale wedding, The Pantry Catering guarantees every event to be memorable!
The talented and creative staff at The Pantry Catering will lead you through every detail of your special event with integrity and passion for your vision. Embracing an extensive background in design and client relationships, The Pantry Catering is excited to work with you to create a unique
You will be in good hands, please visit our website or email us:
daniel@thepantrycatering.com
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Cuisine
- African
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Chinese
- Eastern European
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Organic
- Sugar Free
- Vegan
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Menu Tastings
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Wow. I recently collaborated with The Pantry Catering on a styled shoot in Baltimore. Amanda was extremely responsive and easy to work with. Our chef, Mike, created dishes that reflected the theme and style of the day that not only looked but also tasted incredible. The smell, presentation and taste of each and every dish made for an unforgettable experience.
All along, one of the main things we wanted our wedding to be was a celebration with great food and drink. If that’s what you’re looking for, book The Pantry as soon as possible. Our catering search was a comedy of errors, including double bookings of appointments, missed calls, laughably expensive quotes, and one caterer that invited us into their kitchen for a tasting that blew our socks off.
Daniel and his team were welcoming, personable, and served absolutely incredible food. You’d expect the staff to be used to certain dishes and get a bit tired of the same courses. But when one of his workers heard what he was making, she whipped around in her chair, exclaimed “He’s MAKING the Caribbean PORK!?!?!?! THAT MEANS WE GET LEFTOVERS!!!!!” And that should kind of tell you exactly what you’re getting yourself into. We left the tasting and sat in the car for ten minutes debating if we should book without trying other caterers (again, given the experience we had, this was a legitimate question).
Expect a personalized menu (we had the aforementioned Caribbean pork, chicken tacos, and the bistro filet) with all the necessary sides at exactly the same high caliber of cooking. The steak was perfectly done, and even the groom’s normally picky Texan brother commented that it was the first time he’d had steak at a wedding that wasn’t overcooked. Everyone else present continually complimented the food throughout the evening.
There were some slight hiccups along the way; namely the coordinator we’d been working with since booking suddenly changed… which we didn’t know until our walkthrough with the venue when someone we’d never met walked in. Things went smoothly from that point, but it still added a slightly stressful wrinkle two weeks before the wedding.
5/5, one of the most important parts of our reception was absolutely perfect and exceeded everyone’s expectations.
We can't recommend Pantry Catering highly enough! They did our rehearsal dinner and wedding. Dan and his team created some delish and different kinds of food- we got so many compliments on it! Mary was our rock throughout the whole planning process. They are a great choice for a wedding or any event!
I am so happy that I chose the The Pantry to be my caterer for my wedding. Paul and Keara were amazing from the start and took the time to help me figure out what kind of budget I needed to prepare for catering. They had done extensive work at my venue, Corradetti Glass Blowing Studio, and helped me with everything from table/chair rentals, linens, florists, and even helped manage the night's timeline. Every single person said that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! My mom has two friends that have already booked them for their daughters weddings. The staff was so attentive and we always had food and drinks ready for us. I can not recommend them any more!!!
I cannot begin to express my gratitude for The Pantry. Paul, Keara, Daniel and the whole team were absolutely outstanding. From the first meeting, we were blown away. They really wanted to get to know us and understand what we envisioned for our wedding day. Paul and Keara are a fantastic team and Chef Daniel’s food was delicious! We received many compliments on the food and service from our guests. We are so happy we decided to work with The Pantry for our wedding. They did the most magnificent job. Paul and Keara cared so much about making our wedding the best it could be for my husband and me. They are professional and easy to work with. They were patient with my million questions. They were always accessible via e-mail, text, or phone. Their response time was SO fast. We were in great hands. Paul was present throughout the planning process but had a family wedding on our actual wedding day. While we personally missed seeing Paul at the wedding Keara truly knocked it out of the park. I was moved to tears when I saw our reception space for the first time and I know Keara had a big hand in making it look so beautiful. She has an amazing work ethic, can do attitude, and is one of the sweetest most genuine people I have ever met. Keara – thank you so much for making our wedding day so perfect. To the entire Pantry team – thank you for making our wedding so special. Our entire experience with The Pantry was an 11 out of 10. I will HIGHLY recommend The Pantry to anyone who is in need of a caterer.
If you want a quality caterer without having to worry about a thing, The Pantry Catering is the right choice. From the moment we met, both Paul and Chef Dan were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I knew they were the right choice before we met with any other caterers. They didn't try to upsell us - actually telling us when something probably wasn't worth the money. They made sure that the food and alcohol choices fit what we loved the most. They work hard to make the vision for your day come to life. The food during our taste test was amazing. All throughout the process, they were helpful and accessible. Keara was always quick to answer questions, no matter how small or large. The day of the wedding, they did an amazing job setting up. It was a cold day - so while we were waiting to do photos, prewedding - the staff was kind any allow us to get in the way and hide inside from the cold. The decor was beautiful, the staff friendly and helpful and they did their best to handle any small issues without having to involve me. When we asked to get the mini crab cakes, as they were going fast, the staff put together a plate of all of the appetizers just for my husband and I. Paul came by during the wedding to make sure everything went well. All of my guests were blown away from the food - which is really saying something. Not one complaint. I really couldn't say anything bad about my experience. Please consider using The Pantry as they really do care about giving you the best experience you can have.
My husband and I met with the Pantry before meeting any other caterers and knew we wanted them to cater our wedding. The food was delicious, they used high-quality ingredients (and local ingredients as much as possible, which was important to me) and the chef, Dan, clearly has a passion for cooking. We worked with Keara, who was professional, nice, and easy to work with. If we had questions, we could send them to her and know that we wouldn't be waiting too long for an answer. She even helped us sort through a few general wedding planning issues that came up. On the wedding day, they were organized and kept the whole event running smoothly. We also used their suggested baker, Ellie's cakes, and loved the final product. It wasn't just pretty, it was delicious! We were so happy with the Pantry, I can't recommend them enough!!!
We loved the Pantry Catering and highly recommend them to anyone seeking catering for a wedding or otherwise. They are very professional and the food was delicious. Service on the day of was outstanding and Paul was phenomenal. He ensured that everything went smoothly and all the vendors were working as a cohesive unit.
We had a great first impression when we met Paul and his team at the Pantry. When we arrived for our initial meeting, they had set up a full spread of food for us to try (appetizers, dinner and desserts). None of the other caterers we met with provided us food at the initial meeting, so we really appreciated the effort by the Pantry. Our meeting was in their kitchen so we were able to speak directly to the chef while he was preparing our food to discuss some ideas. At our request, they worked into the menu a few items that highlighted our heritage, which our guests really appreciated. The food was amazing and staff were so kind as to box up the remaining food so we had yummy leftovers for days! I certainly appreciated that because I hadn't gotten a chance to try everything at the wedding!
Paul was terrific during the whole process. We met with him several times to discuss menu, rentals, and timeline and walked through the venue a few weeks before the wedding to map out how the tables were going to be placed. He worked really well with each of our other vendors and handled much of the coordination among them. Top notch. I highly recommend the Pantry Catering - choose them for your next event!
The Pantry was fun and easy to work with from day 1. We worked directly with Paul and Keara-they were awesome! Before the event my questions were always answered immediately. At the event, the food was amazing, and many guests told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Everything was delicious! We had an outdoor wedding that fell on a day with record rainfall. The entire Pantry staff got soaked, but didn't complain for a second and did all the trouble-shooting necessary to have a perfect wedding despite the weather. The event went off without any problems, and everything turned out perfectly! They work so hard, yet are so pleasant and nice to be around. They were awesome!
Paul, Keara and the team were great!! They worked with our *relatively* small detail changes, and exceeded our expectations. The food was great, and the drinks even better. (shout out to the bartender for getting even the non-dancers out on the dance floor). It really just felt like we threw a big party with 57 of our closest friends. We ate good (they brought us apps outside during cocktail hour, to make sure we ate), drank tasty drinks, and danced the rest of the night to the best music. We still have family members asking when we're going to through another wedding! Ha! Just awesome! Their services aren't cheap (and who really wants cheap wedding food anyway? lol), but it's soooo worth it.
This company presented food that was as lovely to look at as it was to consume. Our 250 guests have commented on how good the food and drink was and how their every need was attended to by the competent and friendly staff.
I do not hesitate, in the least, to give these guys the top rating. They were fabulous from day one. Jeannette was our coordinator--super organized, always patient, absolutely willing to do anything she could to make things easy (including offering suggestions for things she could take off our hands...without charging a penny more!) They had the best menu in the area and were gracious about making hot spiced wine and apple cider for our cocktail hour (a special request, not on their menu...no extra charge beyond the limited bar we were already paying for). They also made 2 different kinds of soup "shooter" (soup in shot glasses for the cocktail hour) at no extra charge even though we already had 4 stationary dishes and 3 passed dishes for our cocktail hour. Chef Daniel is brilliant. We did a buffet and the food was superb, hot, and beautifully presented--just like when he made it for the trial. They even made my brother a special salad because he was allergic to some of the ingredients in the one we chose. We got a LOT of compliments from friends, and family saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had (including from some of the older people who had gone to a LOT of weddings). They were by far our favorite vendor to work with for our wedding. Don't be afraid to ask them to change a dish a little to your taste, they are so accommodating! They weren't the cheapest but they definitely weren't the most expensive. They are worth every penny. Even the waitstaff was phenomenal (and they do community outreach to teach local high school kids cooking skills!)
The food was so delicious that we didn't even try anyone else. You can't go wrong with the pantry. The food is going to stand out and your guests will love it! They are all about the food and it shows!
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307 Dolphin Street, Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, Washington and Northern Virgina
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