Well Dunn Catering

the guests about the dishes and the service, and our personal waitress was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed all night. Cameron and the team worked with us consistently to try and ensure that everything stayed within our budget, and Cameron was such a helpful expert to have on the team during the venue walk-through! If they are within your budget we would absolutely recommend!

guests have complimented the food and service provided by Well Dunn. We worked specifically with Kaylee and she was amazing! 10/10 -- would recommend!

ng changes in the guest count. Highly recommended.

ect. I called them all and it quickly became apparent that Well Dunn was the best fit for us. From start to finish (which in our case took over 2 years because of a pandemic postponement), Well Dunn worked with us to create a lovely menu as well as to select amazing linens and chairs to complement the venue. Joanie Rylander was with us all the way and I can't say enough wonderful things about her. Her knowledge of the catering business and wedding planning was the best. And did I mention the food? We wanted it to be memorable and guests are still talking about it. The waitstaff was meticulous and gave great attention to all our guests and their individual needs. I highly recommend Well Dunn and would use them again if I were throwing another wedding.

o tables, chairs, and bartenders. From the beginning, Cameron was SO easy to work with. Cameron is responsive, emotionally intelligent, creative, and professional. He gave us great advice on our linens and flatware—and Well Dunn has an amazing and huge selection to choose from. He was also extremely helpful and responsive in navigating the venue, food vendor, liquor, and setup for the wedding/reception. He was there on the day of the wedding making sure everything went smoothly- and gave us great ideas (like having drinks for everyone during our family pics). Well Dunn made sure our wedding flipped into our reception flawlessly while our guests drank amazing drinks made by the bartenders. Our guests said the wedding night (bars, buffet, etc.) was so flawless in execution that they didn’t worry about anything but having fun at our wedding! I highly recommend Well Dunn- and Cameron- to anyone looking for a transparent, professional, and stylish wedding caterer.

t than most in the D.C. area. We worked with Cameron, and he was incredible. He made the whole process fun and stress free. Cameron even came with us when we picked out our plates and glassware, knowing exactly what would work with what we were doing. On top of that, he managed to coordinate feeding over 200 guests in a large backyard wedding, buffet style. Our wedding took place in the middle of a hayfield on the Shenandoah River that had absolutely no infrastructure in the beginning. They were able to make and serve hot, delicious food out of a makeshift kitchen. We decided to go with different buffets with food you would serve at a bbq, but upscaled (for example a taco bar, mac n' cheese bar, dessert bar). At the end of the night we had sliders and fries served as well. It all tasted unreal. I don't want to leave out the beginning of the process either. Once you pick from a larger menu, you get to go to a beautiful townhouse in D.C. and do a tasting! Make sure to arrive hungry. We would recommend working with Well Dunn for any event that needs catering. My brother and sister in law also worked with Well Dunn Catering & Cameron two years prior to our wedding, which was held in the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Our family has now experienced Well Dunn & Cameron working in a traditional and nontraditional wedding setting and they absolutely hit it out of the park both times.

esearch, we received a customized quote and set up a time to meet. That's when we met our eventual catering coordinator, Rhiannon Swanson. She is the main reason we selected Well Dunn. She was so willing to work with me on my food allergies (dairy gluten, high fructose corn syrup), a prompt communicator, and very helpful during the planning process. And to top it off the food was excellent. Our guests were telling us all night how great the food tasted, especially since wedding food can be so blah. So this review doesn't seem fake, and so Well Dunn can improve, we did have one complaint. We also used Well Dunn for our bar service and were a little letdown. We heard from guests that there were no juices, which were supposed to be included. The bar ran out of whiskey by 9:00, which probably says more about our guests than Well Dunn. And the bottle of gin that was supposed to only be served to the groom was gone by the time he asked for a drink later that evening - likely a result of miscommunication somewhere. But all in all, we were blown away by the service Well Dunn provided and we could not recommend them more!

ble to help us craft a unique plated dinner menu that featured excellent vegetarian, meat, and fish options, and that incorporated sustainable, local ingredients. The team at Well Dunn was always prompt, friendly, and professional in their communication, the food was unique and exceptional, and the servers and bartenders were courteous and expertly trained. We received tons of compliments on the food and I understand that some of our guests even tried to requests seconds! We are so happy we chose them! The truly exceeded our expectations in every way for a caterer.

caterer for our tented wedding. Once we tried the food we were hooked. We contracted with Well Dunn and worked on a menu in preparation for the tasting. This entire process was fluid and simple even though we were indecisiveness. They were kind enough to allow our families to join us at the tasting and it was a treat to share that experience and the planning process with them. On our wedding day we knew we were in great hands with our coordinator, Yulia! They were extremely professional, the service was excellent and the delivery was superior. I had many guests tell us that the food was hands-down the BEST they had ever had at a wedding and I could tell from their empty plates when we did our rounds. From the tasty bite-size appetizers, to the perfectly cooked steaks and juicy fish, to the late night snacks - we were beyond pleased. Moreover, the presentation and design was exactly what my hubby and I had hoped for. In short, Well Dunn is a fabulous catering company and I highly recommend them for your wedding! I am so happy we hired Yulia and her team of experts! Highlights: *Allowing us to bring our own liquor, wine, and beer and still serving our guests (to include our signature cocktail!) *We had a non-traditional ceremony where we did not process out afterwards and instead stayed to take pictures with family. Some of the staff came over to our location from the cocktail location and fed the family that was taking pictures with us! We were so grateful. *Dinner service was well coordinated and the dishes all came out at the same time for each table. *Having our own personal server running after with refreshing drinks before we even thought to ask and ensuring we were fed throughout the evening. Thank you, Well Dunn crew!!

d assemble an outstanding team that made both our ceremony and reception SPECTACULAR!! The food was delicious, the design was impeccable, but most of all the courteous and expertly trained staff made everyone feel welcome. The entire Well Dunn family is a class act that make your event truly unforgettable.

to all of our guests. The food and service were exceptional; he even had a server dedicated just for us and set up a little back room for us to sneak off and eat together! I also really appreciated how transparent the whole process was; he was happy to explain how different options or requests would affect the prices, and used his expertise to advise us in all things wedding (we trusted him so much, we were asking him non-food related questions, like where he thought we should set up the DJ). At the end of the evening, he even sent us home with a box of some of our favorite foods and desserts - it was great to relax and snack with my new husband after all the guests had gone! I would highly recommend Well Dunn, and especially Cameron!

wants and making them happen. She was simply fantastic. They were extremely professional and took care of everything at our wedding. The staff was great and they made our event so much less stress due to their hard work. Again, I would highly recommend them!

r at a group tasting event until the moment our wedding reception ended. Natalie was thoughtful, responsive and detail-oriented throughout the menu planning process. She was gracious to include my mom, as well as my in-laws, in all of our planning. Natalie's event planning experience made our decision making easier and we were very pleased with our entire experience with Well Dunn. Natalie treats her clients and their tastes with respect and the utmost care and attention. On the day of the wedding, she went absolutely above and beyond to help us in any way she could. Her energy and kindness were the main reasons we went with Well Dunn -- and we're so glad we did! Thank you!

our wedding day exactly how we wanted it. Her effort in making our wedding day special exceeded our expectations. We used a space, Epic Yoga, where we had to bring in all the equipment. She coordinated with all of our vendors and worked especially well with our planner, Rebecca Sparks at Rex & Regina Events, who was also amazing. The look of our wedding was exactly what we wanted. She had great suggestions for table, chair and linen rental. The food was amazing. Many of our guests said that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. We used ACE beverage for alcohol at Rhiannon’s suggestion and were very happy with the bar and drink selection. Rhiannon had great suggestions for drinks as well as food. Guests raved about how friendly and attentive the staff were. Every detail of our wedding was executed perfectly. Our wedding day was even better than we had imagined and we have Rhiannon at Well Dunn Catering to thank for that.

tion from our venue as well, we knew they were the right choice. We are a same sex couple and were very worried that we would not be taken seriously or respected by vendors. The food was very important to us and Well Dunn did not disappoint. Our guests raved about the food the entire night. They also made sure all of our vendors including our day of coordinator (who is my best freind), the photopgarphers and DJ were all taking care of as well. I've never experienced such wonderful service. We supplied our own alcohol for the bar and our bartender was amazing. He kept our drinks full, while ensuring all of our guests were taking care of as well. No one was left waiting too long for a cocktail. Something I have seen happen several times at other weddings. We had a signature drink made with Maker's Mark Bourbon. It was a big hit. Were not normally Bourbon drinkers but thats all we had all night. It was a raining for days and the day of my wedding. But Well Dunn made me forget all about the bad weather. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. They definately helped a stressed, control-freak bride relax and not worry on her big day. If your looking for a catering company I would HIGHLY recommend them. Nothing can take the place of a good catering company. Thank you Well Dunn!!

“shopping around” for caterers. Once everything was confirmed, Madeline was on hand to provide general guidance and field frantic questions and requests. I didn’t hire a wedding planner and I didn’t need one. Madeline made it easy, fun, and low-stress. All our needs were met and I would recommend Well Dunn to anyone without hesitation.

d" food at our wedding. Looking back, one thing has been consistent in our chats with all of our guests has been: "the food was awesome!" Well Dunn catering made that happen. We were fortunate that my maid of honor is a corporate event planner here in DC and when we first started talking about potential caterers, she had recommended Well Dunn to us. We wanted to do something a little different with our food and we wanted to ensure it wasn't the standard "wedding food". From the minute we walked into their show space I was impressed with the creativity both in the food as well as their design. Yulia Poukalova was our point of contact and she was willing to work with us to create a menu, from passed apps to mains and a plated desert, that was everything we had hoped for. After deciding on a menu she conducted an incredible tasting. From a wine perspective she actually suggested we work with Ace Beverage on our own as it would save us some money and allow us to have full contract of the alcohol which was much appreciated. Yulia has a bright and bubbly personality that is infectious and truly helped my husband get through the times where I was pouring over which glassware and plates to use while he was in a corner staring off into space! In their show space, they were able to set up a table and I was able to work with multiple colors / textures / plating options. I was extremely pleased with the result (as was my husband when he walked into the reception space...it was perfect). Additionally as we got closer to the reception, Yulia was extremely helpful in providing advice on how / where to set up the bars / tables / etc in the venue. I always felt that she was offering advice or good counsel, vs "telling" us what we needed to do. On the day itself, Yulia and her team truly enhanced the experience of our reception. They literally had one server whose sole job was to find my husband and I to ensure that we were eating, had a drink, etc. After all the stories of folks who didn't have the chance to eat b/c their reception was such a whirlwind, it was appreciated. Another piece that they really were exceptional at was the pacing of the food. Again, we were always told that most couples end up not eating b/c they're working the room. Yulia made sure that we ate and had time to move about the room while others were being served. In terms of the food itself, this was our menu: -Passed Appetizers: goat cheese and carmelized onion tartlets, lobster cake with papaya mayo, pig in a blanket over a shot of beer, fig and prosciuto crostini, duck over a pear chip - Cup of butternut squash soup with bourbon pistou alongside a pear and gorgonzola salad - Passed Assortment of Breads - Braised short ribs over risotto cake served with leek wrapped green beans or fall vegetable baklava - Pumpkin Creme Brulee The best compliment I can pay Yulia and the team from Well Dunn is that everything was as delicious when served for 110 guests as it was when we sat down just the 3 of us for the tasting. The fact they were able to deliver on both scales was impressive and I would highly recommend Well Dunn (Yulia in particular) for someone looking not only for a wedding caterer but for any large scale event

dn't want "typical" wedding fare. Yulia gave us many great suggestions and incorporated our suggestions and changes to create amazing food. Our guests are still raving about the food saying it was the best wedding food they've ever had. Yulia and her team were wonderful from the beginning. They took an interest immediately and were attentive and responsive from day one. We talked to several caterers and none of them had the warmth and interest that Yulia and her team did. Creating great food is only part of it. The details make or break things and Well Dunn's attention to detail made our wedding extraordinary. From the linens to the place settings to the wait staff - everything was perfect. I HIGHLY recommend Well Dunn Catering. They made our wedding truly an amazing experience.

with Yulia as my coordinator and she was the nicest person ever! I may be biased but I think it was by far the best wedding food I had ever tasted. I could not get enough of all the appetizers and the dinner and desserts we selected were fantastic. We had initially attended an amazing tasting where we selected all the items but I was worried that at our wedding it may not taste as good because sometimes when things are made in bulk they aren't as great. Fortunately, I was wrong! Everything served on the day of the wedding tasted just as good as when we chose it. During our private cocktail hour, my husband and our bridal party were blown away by the food. They brought in special trays just for us and assigned us a private bartender/server to serve us during the private cocktail hour and for the rest of the night. I still have wedding guests calling and messaging me raving about the food and people are posting pictures left and right of just the food itself! At the end of the night, they even made us a basket with a bottle of champagne, wine, water and all the leftover food and desserts. We ate it all for days! My only disappointment is that there wasn't more of it! Not only was the food delicious, but Yulia and her staff was beyond fantastic, both before the wedding and the night of. Before the wedding, Yulia made sure to respond to everyone of mine and my fathers crazy emails immediately and was so nice and accommodating. We must have changed things on her hundreds of times but she never hesitated or complained! When we were worried about price, Yulia worked with us on ideas how to save. On the day of our wedding, everything went so smoothly and looked great! On top of it, everyone working the event was so professional and accommodating. Our personal server was so great and continuously checked on us throughout the night to make sure always we had enough to eat or drink. Everyone always told me you don't get a chance to eat at your own wedding, but by the time I left that night I was so full I could barely walk! Yulia and Well Dunn went above and beyond to make our wedding fabulous and we couldn't have asked for a better night or for better food! If I could rate them higher than a 5 I would! We were originally deciding between them and another caterer (who as a little cheaper) but after talking to Yulia and attending the tasting, we knew there was absolutely no comparison. My husband and I (and my parents) are so glad we chose Well Dunn and we must have said it 10 times the night of our wedding after numerous times since then. If you are hesitating on hiring them because of the price, I recommend cutting corners elsewhere and splurge on hiring Yulia and Well Dunn! My family and I are already trying to plan another party just so we can use them again!

nt. They don't give you some cliche list of chicken, beef, etc. options. You really get to make it what YOU want it. They even offered to make special family recipes if I wanted! Unbelievable service. Ric knows how to put on a good (GRAND) event and he takes pride in each event he does. You are in good hands with him and the food will be delectable.

beyond the food, I don't have great things to say. They ran out of vodka with an hour left, didn't check with me for my final numbers, ran out of steak when a child asked for an adult meal, changed my champagne flute choose because they thought it was better, took up a lot of space from a planner's perspective, didn't cut my cake (granted it was small, but still it never got eaten) and many other things.