Affordable Boutique Maryland Wedding Catering
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Based in Baltimore, MD, Zeffert and Gold Catering creates spectacular culinary spreads for weddings and special events. With over 25 years of operating in the wedding industry, this company prides itself on crafting tailored dining experiences that are sure to be a highlight of your day. You can look forward to a custom menu and exceptional service from these culinary professionals.
Zeffert and Gold Catering is proud to source its ingredients from seasonal suppliers, local growers, and farmers. The chefs possess an incomparable ability to create dishes from all around the world. You can take your guests on a trip of the tastebuds with their help. Some of the global cuisine they can expertly provide includes Asian, Ethiopian, Indian, Greek, and Middle Eastern. These recipes can also be altered to suit any dietary requirements you may have.
Zeffert and Gold Catering approach each event with a sustainable, environmentally-friendly practice in mind. A number of different dining options are available to you, including buffet-style dining and plated dinner service. Servers will also be on hand to assist you with any and all of your needs throughout the meal. All delivery, setup, and cleanup will be managed by this experienced team, allowing you to enjoy your wedding meal to its fullest.
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African
American
BBQ
Cajun
Chinese
Eastern European
French
Greek
Hawaiian
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latin American
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Northeastern
Seafood
Southern
Southwestern
Specialty
Thai
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Sugar Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Chef Stations
Family Style
Passed Appetizers
Seated Meal
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5.0
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Z&G, specifically Adelaide Kachur and Lisa from Zeffert and Gold, received high praise for their exceptional catering services at multiple weddings. The expert staff, including Adelaide and Lisa, were commended for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail. Guests were delighted by the delicious food offerings, such as teriyaki salmon, Greek stuffed chicken, and braised short ribs, with many still raving about the quality weeks later. The staff's thoughtfulness and personalized service, including accommodating dietary restrictions and ensuring the couple's needs were met throughout the events, left a lasting positive impression, making them highly recommended for any special occasion, especially weddings.Review photos
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Debra D
5.0
12/30/2024
Z&G has our heartfelt gratitude for the amazing food and service at the Dajon-Gallardo wedding.
We really appreciated the event designer and staff's knowledge, professionalism, and hospitality, both in the planning and execution of the event. Their knowledge of the facility (Chesapeake Bay Foundation) and the facility's operations were essential in ensuring everything was set up perfectly. At the event, the exquisite appetizers and entrees were beyond excellent. The oyster bar was a huge hit, the bar service was flawless, and the staff were so proficient and accommodating. It was just awesome. Our guests kept remarking on how elegant and wonderful everything was--the food, the ambiance, the tables, the decorations, the service. And it was in no small part due to the event designer working closely with us and our wedding planner beforehand to make this happen.
Shannon S
5.0
12/21/2024
Zeffert and Gold were amazing from start to finish. Lisa, specifically, was so helpful and accommodating. She answered all of our questions promptly, and helped soothe my anxiety. The all-inclusive pricing was very fair considering all that was included. We looked at other catering options, and there was a lot that Zeffert and Gold offered that other caterers did not. The food was so good, and our wedding guests couldn’t stop talking about it. Sarah also was very attentive on our wedding day, and was always available to bring us food and drinks. I would highly recommend Zeffert and Gold to anyone having a party.
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Jamiee F
5.0
11/22/2024
We recently got married, and Zeffert & Gold was our caterer. They did an incredible job managing everything and making our vision come to life. I contacted a lot of caterers in the wedding planning process, and Z&G was one of the best at communicating things clearly and concisely. When I reached out for a quote, they asked relevant follow up information and shared clear proposals with pricing laid out. Some other vendors would only give vague price ranges, but Z&G sent me custom proposals with price break downs for the various components needed for a wedding. It really helped me understand the value we would be getting with them as our caterer.
We worked with Adelaide Kachur specifically, and she was excellent. I cannot understate what a pleasure it was to work with her, and how easy she made things the day of our wedding. She truly is an event designer, and she worked with our coordinator to pull off the event of our dreams. The dining space for the reception looked wonderful, and everything was exactly what we wanted.
Overall, the catering staff was helpful and kind. When one of them overheard my new husband and I lamenting we hadn't even tried the appetizers during cocktail hour, they brought us a tray with all the apps on it, just for us! They also made sure we had enough water all night, and re-supplied us with cocktails as needed. They were so thoughtful.
Also, the food was absolutely PHENOMENAL. We did a tasting before booking, but it was all great. We had the teriyaki salmon, greek stuffed chicken, braised short ribs, and chickpea cakes as entrees offered at our wedding and got rave reviews about all of them. Z&G also made us little to go boxes of all the food since the wedding day flies by, so we got to enjoy all of it the next day too.
With Zeffert & Gold and Adelaide, every detail was considered. They leveraged their expertise about how weddings work and used it to ensure our wedding would be as enjoyable and beautiful as possible. We are so, SO grateful we chose them, and that they delivered in such an exceptional way. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a caterer or event planner!
Anna P
5.0
11/05/2024
Amazing food! Our guests a month later still compliment us on it! The middle of the tier bar was also fantastic! We the staff was attentive to us and making sure we had food and drinks. Samatha was great!
Erica C
5.0
10/24/2024
After a month of research of many catering companies, we chose Z&G and never came to regret that extremely important decision. From beginning to end and all in between, Samantha was a delight to work with! Responsive to all the variety of questions we had to given very sage advise and recommendations. Planning our wedding was (naturally) an overwhelming experience but NOT due to anything related to catering. I felt 100% confident that Z&G would deliver all services as promised and they did!! Our guests went on and on about the quality of the food and how delicious everything tasted. I even recieved accolades on the bartenders and how awesome they were. (As a side, we purchase our alcohol from Total Wine and More and the Z&G crew carefully handled all of our bottles so we were able to return all unused for a refund). I just can go and and on about how wonderful and easy our experience was with Z&G but I'll end on the note of saying we HIGHLY recommend them. It was a best decision EVER!! xoxo Erica & Matt
Jennelle G
5.0
10/15/2024
They deserve a 6 out of 5 stars!! Matt Gold and Matt Cobleigh were an absolute pleasure to work with and provided excellent service, were easy to reach, punctual in response and delivered a fabulous product!! They came highly recommended by our other vendors and one friend, and now I understand why! Their attention to detail and their hospitality stands out! I’m still in awe at how beautiful everything turned out! The day of our wedding , they exceeded our expectations and took such great care of my husband and I. They worked very well with our vendors and helped keep us on time! Thank you so so so much for making our day beautiful!
Alexis S
5.0
10/02/2024
We highly recommend booking Z&G! My husband and I are from outside of Philadelphia, so we were unfamiliar with many of the vendors local to our Maryland venue. We were required to select our caterer from an approved list our venue supplied and we are SO glad we chose Zeffert & Gold. Lisa was incredible through the planning process and was SO accommodating. After the tasting, we couldn’t believe how delicious the food was and we were so excited for wedding day. The food was phenomenal (both the cocktail hour and plated dinner options) and our guests continue to tell us this was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Not only was the food amazing, but the staff was so attentive throughout the day! My husband and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our wedding day. Absolutely would hire again and again!!
Kaylee K
5.0
9/22/2024
Zeffert and Gold catered our wedding and everything was incredible. Throughout the planning process, we worked closely with Addie, who made everything so easy. She worked with us to create a customized menu and helped ensure that our day was perfect and went off exactly as we envisioned. Zeffert and Gold has so many options and is able to work with your budget. Having good tasting, quality food was a very important part of our wedding, and our menu turned out to be amazing. Our guests have not stopped raving about the food at our wedding.
On our wedding day, the Zeffert and Gold staff took care of everything. My husband and I did not have to worry about anything other than making sure we were able to enjoy or reception and time with our guests. The staff made sure that our guests had everything they needed, and dedicated one staff member to making sure that my husband had everything we needed and wanted throughout the night.
Zeffert and Gold's quality and service is truly unmatched and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend choosing Zeffert and Gold to cater your wedding!
Madison K
5.0
9/05/2024
Z and G food is AMAZING! Everyone was raving about our food and was so jealous that we got to take home the leftovers. Catering was the most expensive thing in our budget, but it was well worth it. They allowed us to customize so many things and the service was wonderful. Matt was so helpful throughout the entire process as well.
Bette M
5.0
6/04/2024
The catering experience at Zeppert & Gold Catering was exceptional! I catered the gourmet desserts to add to the wedding experience for the Jones/Ziegler wedding. The gourmet dishes were exquisite! The staff couldn’t have been more accommodating to assist me in the setup and cleanup. Víctor Ramiro and his team were very professional and helpful. They set the standards high in customer service.
Samantha W
5.0
6/03/2024
Lisa was amazing to work with the months leading up to our wedding. The day of, the food presented well and was delicious!
Lauren B
5.0
5/30/2024
We can not say enough good things about Zeffert and Gold. Adelaide and the whole staff were very helpful from the start and were very good about calming our nerves while planning the wedding. It was difficult to decide which menu options to choose because all of the food from the tasting was delicious. They could not have been more wonderful on the day of the wedding. They made sure that my husband and I had enough food to eat and made sure that we had a drink whenever we wanted one. They went above and beyond to help one of my guests who was pregnant and realized she could not eat the food she had chosen because she was not feeling well. The staff worked with her and gave her an entire plate of mashed potatoes because that is what she could eat at the time. They also worked very well with our Day Of Wedding Coordinator. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the leftovers that they gave us and we were glad that we were able to try the food that we did have time to enjoy during the reception. We wish we could plan another big event so we could hire Zeffert and Gold again!
Maggie E
5.0
5/19/2024
I 100% enthusiastically recommend Zeffert and Gold catering for your wedding. First of all, our tasting was one of the best meals I've ever had, it was so so good! And they made every step of the planning process much easier. We had our wedding at the Cloisters Castle in Baltimore and they knew the venue inside and out, which made everything easy. And on the wedding day, Samantha made sure that we had the food and drinks that we wanted, without us even having to ask. She was absolutely amazing to work with, I couldn't recommend them more.
Jaclyn B
5.0
5/07/2024
Zeffert & Gold is the absolute best! Great food for our guests was one of the highest priorities for my fiance and I when planning the wedding. When we visited an open house at the venue, Z&G's tastings stood out far and above the rest, and every other vendor who had worked with them only had the highest praise. We (and our families) could not believe how much incredible food and high quality service we received for the price. Lisa Schatz was a pleasure to work with, through numerous emails finalizing the details and the lovely couple's tasting experience to choose the custom menu. Thank you so much for great experience!!
Laura M
5.0
4/17/2024
Matt and team were incredible to work with. They made every step of planning so easy, flexible, and accommodating. Our taste testing was fun and they helped us come up with the perfect menu (they were even honest about items to remove from our menu, which I appreciated). The day of our wedding, their staff executed everything flawlessly with minimal instruction. I felt so welcomed by the service staff and they made sure my guests had a really fun time. I don't think I ever saw the bottom of my glass because they kept refreshing me! Everyone (vegans and carnivores alike) raved about the quality of the food. Amazing work.
Haylee E
5.0
3/23/2024
Adelaide and Zeffert & Gold were outstanding! Immediately from our tasting we knew they were going to be an amazing vendor to work with. Adelaide was so incredibly nice, personable and professional. Great communication and execution. They will work with you to alter to your likings but will also give their professional opinion when it matters most. We had one slight defect in a table Select Events Group provided Z&G, but Z&G handled it even under pressure. Our guests are still raving about the appetizers over 1 month later. Bar service was a hit as well. They ALWAYS took the time to thoroughly answer our questions no matter how big or small.
Alexandra S
5.0
3/13/2024
Lisa went above and beyond to make sure we had the perfect day. She was incredibly patient while I asked a thousand questions. We changed the menu several times until it was exactly what we wanted. On our wedding day the staff was professional and were constantly coming up to my husband and I with drinks, and making sure we didn't need anything. They made sure we had a private plate while we did our photos after the ceremony of the cocktail hour food. The food was out of this world. We are STILL months later hearing about it. They sent us off on our wedding evening with a to go bag of all the food offerings. It was the greatest surprise! They work with several budgets. I truly cannot recommend them enough!
Kate V
5.0
3/13/2024
Adelaide and her team at Zeffort and Gold were awesome to work with. Our venue listed them as 1 of 4 preferred vendors and when we got quotes from all of them, Z&G's presentation and thoroughness blew us away. We had several calls with the team and finally landed in our preferred budget. Our food tasting was a blast and the food.... wow! Some of the best food I have ever tasted! Adelaide quickly and happily answered all of my questions and was helpful in other areas outside of catering. On our wedding day, Adelaide was out there serving people herself just to make sure everything was perfect, and it was! Our guests raved about the food, the presentation, and the service! Highly recommend using this amazing company!
Sara T
5.0
12/30/2023
My husband and I have nothing but praise for Zeffert and Gold Catering! From the initial inquiry all the way through our wedding day, the Zeffert and Gold Catering team was an absolute pleasure to work with. We worked primarily with Adelaide, who is one of my favorite humans of all time; she is truly like family to us! I cannot stop raving about her. She acted as a day of planner and supported us throughout the stressful and crazy wedding process. She was incredibly kind, professional, understanding, responsive, and organized, which made for a seamless planning process and provided a sense of comfortability throughout. She worked with us consistently until the menu and wedding set up was exactly what we wanted it to be. My priority was a nacho bar, and she and the chef worked with me to make sure that it was perfect, which it was. My husband and I tried multiple catering companies before settling on Zeffert and Gold, and really what pushed us was their amazing food, supportive team, and Adelaide of course!! Every single bite of food was phenomenal! Our wedding guests RAVED about the food and stated that it was some of the best wedding food they had ever eaten!
At the wedding, we had Jane as the day-of manager, who was absolutely incredible! She made sure the wedding day progressed smoothly and checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Additionally, Zeffert and Gold assigned a personal assistant to provide drinks and food for us throughout the entire wedding day. This was such a unique touch and showed us how much Zeffert and Gold cares about their couples. I cannot put into words how much we appreciate all of their hard work to make our wedding day so special. We were so grateful to have Zeffert and Gold be a part of our big day and provide such phenomenal food and décor. We would recommend them to anyone and everyone 1,000 times over! WE LOVE YOU ZEFFERT AND GOLD CATERING!
Priya C
5.0
12/03/2023
Zeffert was one of our wedding caterers – they handled the bar and logistics, while another caterer provided the actual food. We had an amazing experience with Matt and his team from the moment we reached out for a quote to the actual event day. They were always quick to respond to our questions and really helped to smooth out the logistics for our wedding weekend. We’d highly recommend them!
Katie G
5.0
11/04/2023
Working with Zeffert and Gold was a dream. We got so many comments at the wedding about how the food was actually 1) warm; 2) delicious; 3) accommodating for the many dietary restrictions we had at the wedding. We did family style for dinner. Admittedly they are not the cheapest caterer to hire, but you 100% get what you pay for with them. They also made us a bag of leftovers to take home and even the leftovers were delicious! We worked with Matt and he was always very responsive and accommodating. You will not regret hiring Z&G!
Rosie C
5.0
10/28/2023
Z&F were an amazing wedding caterer! The staff was extremely organized, friendly and professional. Everything went so smoothly the day of, and we received many compliments on how delicious the food was! Lisa was amazing to work with during the entire wedding planning process.
Samantha B
5.0
10/20/2023
5 stars is not enough to describe how amazing this company is! We had the pleasure of working with Samantha and she was extremely kind and helpful throughout the entire planning process. All of the food was absolutely amazing and it was very sweet that they boxed up the extras for us at the end of the night. We got so many compliments from our guests, and I honestly think it may have been the best wedding food we’ve had (and we’ve been to about 25 weddings). The drinks were also very good. I don’t think the mixed drinks were heavy on alcohol which we really appreciated, everyone has having a great time but no one was too drunk. One of the bartenders, Lily, was super attentive to my husband and I and made sure we had whatever we needed throughout the night. Our wedding was such a success and that was mainly due to Zeffert and Gold. I would happily recommend them to anyone!
HighPoint at 1
5.0
10/05/2023
Great team to work with! They provided catering for a wedding in September 2023 and the food was spectacular. Professional and responsive communications with our venue team. Highly recommend!
Deborah B
5.0
7/18/2023
From the first meeting followed by the tasting to the meet-up at the venue in preparation of wedding event, Zeffert and Gold met and exceeded our expectations. The staff worked in July summer humidity and heat without complaints. The runners kept the appetizers floating through the guests who were quite spread out at the venue. Everyone was pleasant and made the tasks they perform look easy. During the reception, the stations were well-manned and dishes never ran out. Children were treated with dignity and respect. Each station had delicious dishes that represented the regions from which the bride and groom had resided including the crabcakes from Eastern Shore, the corn-peach gazpacho from the Rocky Mountains, and tropical shrimp tacos from the Hawaiian Islands. The individual serving desserts were so delicious one wanted to taste them all! Even the table linens were a perfect match with our daughter and son-in-law's color scheme. I fully recommend the services of Zeffert and Gold Catering. You will not be disappointed! Even the payment schedule was accommodating. They were an additional blessing to this Mother of the Bride. Our daughter shared with us that everything was just as she had dreamed about all of her life. As the celebration continued, there appeared the most beautiful rainbow arching above the horizon. I think everyone felt that this event was magical! Thank you Z & G for your professionalism and attention to detail! Deb from Delmar, MD.
Bob K
5.0
7/01/2023
The entire Zeffert and Gold Team was amazing, from early planning and selecting our family style food to the service on wedding day, everything was perfect. The food was fabulous, the service was outstanding and they helped make the celebration a special day.
Shoshana O
5.0
6/20/2023
The catering team was incredibly organized and the food was so delicious! They even helped us coordinate a Persian tea reception and a special Persian rice dish to help make our wedding and reception more meaningful to us.
Francia F
5.0
6/01/2023
Zeffert and Gold was the easiest and best decision we made during our wedding planning process. We knew that Z&G was the most commonly used caterer at our venue, Gramercy Mansion, and liked the idea that they would be a well-oiled machine when it came to understanding how to work with the venue’s indoor and outdoor spaces.
We already had high expectations given everything we had read. That being said, Adelaide (our point of contact at Z&G) managed to blow our expectations out of the water. Her professionalism, promptness, and expertise relieved so much stress and made us feel confident going into our wedding. The fact that Z&G manages all the rentals relating to the food (cocktail hour tables, dining tables, table cloths and runners, napkins, silverware, etc.) made it so much easier to coordinate all the pieces for how we envisioned our reception. Even when we had a last-minute change of mind, Adelaide was able to quickly change out the colors of our fabrics. Throughout the entire process, Adelaide was always looking out for us and giving us recommendations based on our budget. It never felt like Z&G was nickel-and-diming us, and we got what we wanted without having to pay for numerous extras.
Our food was the best wedding food we’ve ever had. Right from the tasting, we knew we were in great hands. Our guests have continued to remind us that the food and drinks were memorable and set the standard for wedding catering. Plus, the signature cocktails were strong! Additionally, we had a dedicated server (Talia) during cocktail hour and dinner who made sure that my husband and I stayed hydrated and got to eat during the chaos and busyness of it all.
Overall, we cannot recommend Z&G enough!
Meg H
5.0
5/04/2023
Lisa and the Z&G team were fantastic and truly brought our wedding home! We contacted them ~4 months before the wedding and from the first meeting until the end of the wedding night, they were professional, efficient, helpful, kind, and fun.
Lisa had worked at the venue often, made great recommendations for other vendors, and added personal touches - like remembering that I referred to the espresso martinis as "Dancing Juice" and making a sign labeling them as such at the wedding. Lisa was willing to share her opinion when I asked, but was never forceful or demanding across all the small decisions that go into a wedding. She coordinated all rentals, and has an impeccable eye for layout. The night of the wedding the service was on point, efficient and the food was delicious. Staff were kind, accommodating and informed. It was easy to accommodate guests' dietary needs and it was clear that the staff was all on board to take especially good care of the bride and groom. Our wedding ran so smoothly, all credit to Lisa and her team. Working with Z&G is what made our rapidly planned wedding possible. I want to throw more large parties just to work with Lisa again!
Jane V
5.0
1/11/2023
Zeffert and Gold was the caterer for my son's wedding on November 12th at the American Visionary Art Museum. They were fabulous! My son and his wife hired Zeffert and Gold and worked with Matt to handle the details. Being the mother of the groom, I was not sure what to expect. I had used a different caterer for my daughter's wedding years ago and had a less than pleasant experience. Zeffert and Gold helped to make the night absolutely perfect! From the moment we arrived at the venue prior to the ceremony, the staff was kind, pleasant and accommodating. They introduced themselves and made sure they knew who the parents of the bride and the groom were. Kimmie was the server assigned to the bride & groom, the bride's parents and my husband and me. Kimmie checked on all of us, all throughout the night, making sure we were doing well and continuously offered to get anything that we would need. The rest of the staff was equally kind and accommodating all night - to all of the guests. The appetizers were plentiful and delicious! The sit down dinner was hot and the food delicious! Our guests all commented on how delicious everything was and how wonderful the service was as well! Each detail was covered and it truly was a perfect wedding reception. I cannot thank Matt, Kimmie and the rest of the catering staff for their hard work and kindness throughout that entire event, from set-up to break down. I would highly recommend Zeffert and Gold!
Justine L
5.0
1/07/2023
We hired Z&G for a stations-style reception. Our event manager, Samantha, was extremely responsive to the dozens of questions we had about our guests' various food restrictions; they were able to accommodate everyone! And all of our guests raved about the food, from cocktail hour through to the mini donut bar! The Z&G team is very efficient, professional, and friendly. Would highly recommend having them cater your wedding or event!
Marla S
5.0
12/19/2022
Zeffert and Gold - let’s start with the most obvious, their food is amazing, the bakery that bakes their cakes is amazing. But the thing that really is special about Z&G is their attention to detail. Our wedding was at the BMA so our reception and ceremony were in the same room. Z&G had to transform the room during cocktail hour and they did an amazing job! I want to specifically thank Adelaide for all the work she put into catering our wedding. She was instrumental in its success.
Matt S
5.0
11/30/2022
We had a great experience working with Zeffert & Gold for our wedding. Adelaide was very responsive and helpful when we were planning, and the food on our wedding day was incredible. Several guests commented it was the best wedding food they have ever had! Could not recommend Z+G more strongly!
Carly G
5.0
11/22/2022
Monroe and team were AWESOME. Left and right Monroe made recommendations for us that fit our wants/likes/needs/budget and I cannot thank him enough for going above and beyond. My husband and I can honestly say that we left with full bellies and got to taste everything we had on the menu. I cannot recommend Zeffert & Gold enough to anyone looking for a caterer for their wedding (big or small).
Jamie P
5.0
11/13/2022
As most of the other reviews have said, Z&G completely knocked it out of the park at our wedding. We have received nonstop compliments from guests that were able to enjoy the delicious food.
Z&G also worked with us very closely to tweak, create and deliver on each and every detail that we envisioned during our cocktail hour and reception. They also made sure to curate a plate of all the hors d'oeuvres immediately following the ceremony and guarded the door so my wife and I were able to enjoy those first marriage moments and reflections while enjoying all of their delicious food.
We also leveraged Z&G for the bar and mixers. We supplied the alcohol but Z&G executed the drinks to perfection. We had 2 signature drinks and the bartenders constantly delivered. Not only that, I would be remiss if I didn’t highlight the fact that Matt went above and beyond to ensure that my wife and I were never empty handed. It was honestly super impressive and almost as if he had super powers.
Aside from navigating some curveballs and ups and downs, the dessert sealed the deal. They highlight the donut thing but I gotta say, they can offer so much more. We asked them to create and deliver desserts in a shot glass. Matt Gold was sweating it for a second but I don’t know why, because they delivered far beyond our expectations. Honestly it was absolute fire. Dessert shots of blueberry cheesecake, s’more cheesecake and Oreo cheesecake were delicious and convenient.
I could keep going on and on. When it comes to catering, Z&G is bar none. They even help plan the schedule and help crest the table vision. My wedding planner commented that they have never worked with a more professional and diligent catering company. The DJ played extra songs because the food was so good. I’m not even mentioning how Matt helped to navigate handling the extra alcohol we had to return when the company didn’t show up or packing up all the leftover food to go. He also separately packed a to go for for my wife and I to have a late night snack.
I have to stop myself from continuing this review. If you’ve even come close to reading this, stop what you are doing immediately and hire Zeffert and Gold to cater your next event.
Victoria M
5.0
11/12/2022
BOOK THIS CATERER!! I cannot express enough how amazing Zeffert and Gold is! Their food is phenomenal and plentiful. We hired them for our wedding on 11.04.22 and could not be more pleased. We worked with Aaron leading up to the wedding day and he made all our requests work. I knew from the tastings that the food would be great, but I did not anticipate such an amazing staff. Of course, as the Bride, everyone was checking on me all day, but the Z&G staff waited on me, complimented me and made me feel like royalty. The staff was on point and found answers to my questions in record time. My guests complimented both the food and service which made me so incredibly happy. I hope to have the opportunity to hire this fantastic company again. If only they had a restaurant because I need more of their food in my life! A million compliments to the chef and all of the incredible staff!
Lisa Y
5.0
11/08/2022
We used Zeffert and Gold Catering for our wedding on 11/5/22 at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime park. We worked with Lisa Schatz and her team and they were PHENOMENAL. Our guests could not stop talking about how it was some of the best food they have had at a wedding. Lisa and her team were so knowledgable about the venue which was three stories tall and a lot of moving parts. I felt comfortable working with them the whole time. The dinner service was so smooth and we were so excited when we returned to our hotel after the wedding and saw they had packed us a goody bag with two meals and appetizers that we may have missed during the day. They had also provided us our own tray of appetizers in our 5 minute break before we joined our cocktail party. They servers and bartenders were incredible too. They checked in with us constantly and made sure we had what we needed as well as our guests. The bartenders were incredible and were even dancing with us throughout the reception. I cannot reccomend Zeffert and Gold Catering enough for a seamless, stress free wedding day your guests will rave about.
Joslyn H
5.0
10/25/2022
Z&G were amazing. Food was incredible. One guest told me it was the best salmon they have ever had! We loved working with Lisa. She made planning easy and was always quick to reply to our requests. Highly recommend them! Also appreciated them giving us recommendations on venue spaces or different things we could do to make our day special (i.e. signature drink ideas, taking some time away from everyone to be by ourselves with apps and drinks!, etc.)
An H
5.0
10/04/2022
We hired Zeffert and Gold for our wedding (cocktail hour and 4 course dinner/reception) and it’s one of the best decisions we made!! The food was insanely delicious, our friends and family are still raving about the dinner meal! We worked with Lisa and I cannot express how wonderful our experience was. She made everything easy. She was always available to answer questions and she went out of her way to make sure our needs were met. We were so impressed!! From the food tasting to the day of, we felt cared for and supported. On our wedding day, her team was amazing, always checking in to make sure we were enjoying the food and had a drink in hand. It was so appreciated!! Lisa helped create our vision into a reality in regards to our wedding cake and the timeline for the reception. Everything was truly spectacular and we cannot recommend this company enough!!
Marlena F
5.0
10/02/2022
Amazing experience! I highly recommend. The food and drinks were amazing. The day of staff and leadership were professional and so hard working. Planning with Lisa was a fabulous experience.
Laura J
5.0
9/15/2022
Zeffert and Gold catered our June wedding for 140 people at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. In addition to food and drink, they helped coordinate all rentals like tables, chairs, and linens. We did have changes in our contact person while working with them which led to a few miscommunications but overall everything went really smooth and we were pleased with how it turned out. The food was very good, which was important to us. The team at Zeffert was professional and were quick to answer any and all questions. We highly recommend them!
T K
5.0
9/14/2022
This review is long overdue! My husband and I were beyond thrilled with our experience with Zeffert & Gold. They were everything we could have hoped for in a wedding caterer. We worked with Amie, who was attentive, responsive, flexible, and patient. She and the entire Zeffert & Gold team were very accommodating, even when we had to change our wedding date on short notice due to Covid. There were so many great options for food that it was difficult for us to narrow our choices! We opted for all of our favorite foods, which included crab dip, pasta, BBQ sliders, tater tots, etc. Everything was delicious and our guests were quite impressed by the food. They even were willing to make my husband's family recipe for sloppy Joes! On the day of the wedding, they set up our reception space quickly and beautifully, and their staff was kind and professional. We were also able to take home our leftover food, which was wonderful. We can't say enough good things about Amie and Zeffert & Gold!
Kristi S
5.0
9/10/2022
DELICIOUS food and incredibly attentive customer service!!! Matt was an absolute blessing for our big day! From the table set up and linens to the meals we chose, everything was executed perfectly!!! Our guests talked about the food for months!!! As the bride, the bartender always made sure I never had an empty glass. And believe me when I tell you their mashed potatoes are INSANE! Would 100% recommend
Margaret L
5.0
8/06/2022
We want to acknowledge what a lovely job Zeffert and Gold Catering did for our daughter's wedding reception. We started working with them in 2020, but due to the pandemic had to rebook twice. They were more than flexible and accommodating. The staff was professional, kind, and patient. A special shout out to Amie Gold and Jane Parker who assisted a very nervous MOB on the big day. Jane's calm presence and experience made things happen on time and kept key players in good spirits. The food was even more delicious than I recalled from the tasting. I can't recommend Zeffert and Gold high enough for any occasion where you want an expert caterer to provide wonderful food and quality service.
Coretta M
1.0
7/15/2022
They were very professional up to my wedding day. My wedding day I was very disappointed. The food did not taste the same from when we went to the food tasting and the food on my wedding day. Come to find out, they had another cook. Then not only did the staff setup....the table fell in half on me and my 8 month baby at the time with all my food, drinks and etc on it. Then they asked me to do a itinerary, but it wasn't followed. No initial toss wasn't done then there bartender tried to limit my drink intake. My husband had to go tell her that he paid for every last single bottle and her services as well and brought me my Moscato. To paid paid almost $20,000, it wasn't work no more than $5,000. Will never use them again. I wish my experience was as great as others reviews, but it was not.
Vendor response 07/18/2022
Coretta,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are sorry to hear that y...
our experience didn’t meet the level of service that we strive for. The details in your review differ from the documentation that we have from your event and the post event survey that you completed on 5/16. Please reach out to us at customerservice@zeffertandgold.com so that we can understand your concerns and resolve them promptly and accurately.
Best,
Matt Gold
Zeffert and Gold Catering
Katie R
5.0
6/30/2022
The Zeffert & Gold team blew us away during their personalized approach for a tasting as we talked about ourselves and our love for our pets. Amie was our point of contact, and she is the bomb diggity. She knew her stuff and would provide quick and detailed responses whenever we asked questions. And we asked plenty of questions.
Addi ran the show the day of the wedding and made sure that glasses, plates, and hearts were full the entire day. We were grateful that a team member (shout out to you, Z) was assigned to us to make sure we got to eat as much of the cocktail hour food that we wanted, despite us not making it to the cocktail hour.
Oh, and you definitely want the freshly made donuts. You NEED the donuts.
Erin S
5.0
6/29/2022
Zeffert & Gold and their entire team are amazing! We had both date changes and venue changes due to COVID and they were so flexible and understanding, which was appreciated. Amie Gold was our main point of contact and she was communicative and so helpful throughout the entire process, including with floor plan layouts, the food and drink tastings, thinking through timelines and more. Their food though -- W-O-W! Incredible! Plus you get quite a lot of bang for your buck compared to some other caterers. We had passed and stationary appetizers, a salad and a sit-down dinner with 4 entree choices (3 regular, 1 vegetarian). Everyone who attended our event raved about the food after to us. The bartenders were quick and friendly as well (the spicy margarita was a sleeper hit). The crab dip and bang bang shrimp tacos were my favorite apps, and the beef tenderloin with rich pan sauce and crab-stuffed shrimp were the entrees my husband and I basically shared -- both SO good. Could not recommend Z&G more -- if you're considering them for an event, just book them already! :)
Benjamin S
5.0
6/28/2022
What a great wedding caterer! Wedding food is notoriously "fine," but Z&G nailed it! My wife and I got married in April, and could not be more pleased with the food! The apps, main course, and desserts were all fantastic. Highly highly recommend!
Alex T
5.0
5/26/2022
Z&G was absolutely incredible from start to finish. First off, we were blown away when we did our tasting a few years ago, and thought the food was delicious. When it came to our actual wedding day, it was even better than we remembered. We had plated dinners (steak, salmon, airline chicken, and stuffed red peppers) along with butlered h'or d'ouevres and dessert. Everyone loved the food, and people were really blown away with the dessert. The red velvet cupcakes were so good that we never even got to try one because they were so popular! We dealt with a few different members of the team throughout our planning and everyone was always kind, responsive, and flexible to our needs and any changes we made. They even sent us home with food (that was still good days later! We've been eating wedding dinners and vanilla cupcakes all week!). We hope we'll get to enjoy their food again sometime soon!
Madalyn G
5.0
5/20/2022
We had the absolute best food at our wedding! Matt was so wonderful to work with planning our menu and details of our day. They offered so many delicious options for us to choose from! We did buffet style for dinner and stationed and passed hors d'oeuvres for cocktail hour. Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting us about the food, saying it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. We were provided with a personal server, Paige, that made sure we got all the drinks and appetizers we wanted as we were taking photos during cocktail hour. She was so attentive to our needs. Jane was the lead server and made sure we had a full plate of dinner brought to our table so we never had to even look or wait for food. Not only were we so satisfied and full all evening, Jane packed up all the leftover food for us to enjoy late night. The team helped pack up everything we asked, it was so helpful and allowed us to leave the venue worth free. We can’t say enough how delicious the food was and how impeccable the service was.
San L
5.0
5/18/2022
The food and service were excellent! We did stations and the guests were very impressed. Also the butlered hors d'oeuvres were awesome and there was always an something floating around. Samantha and the entire team were responsive and attentive throughout the planning process and the food actually tasted like it did in the tasting! Would definitely recommend again!
B K
5.0
5/15/2022
Very easy to work with and delicious food! Wide variety of options and very aware of dietary restrictions. Professional and attentive staff. All of our guests were full and happy!
Liz K
5.0
5/14/2022
We absolutely loved using Zeffert and Gold for our wedding. They were extremely attentive to all of our needs, had high quality food and service, and helped our vision come to life. On our wedding day they made sure my husband and I had food and drinks the entire night and everything ran incredibly smoothly. Their communication and efficiency was amazing. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect team of people to support us on our wedding day.
Emily K
5.0
5/07/2022
Wow. Just wow. Our experience from Zeffert & Gold could not have been better. Planning our wedding with Lisa felt like we were planning with an old friend who was going out of their way to make sure everything went perfectly. She also went out of her way to ensure we had the cake of our dreams baked fresh right before the ceremony.
On the day of, the food was absolutely spectacular and we were EXTREMELY well taken care of by the staff- I didn’t even have to ask for a single drink the whole night, Lauren would just magically appear at the perfect moment with a fresh one.
Weddings are stressful affairs, but hiring Zeffert & Gold took a huge amount of stress out of our lives. We could not possibly recommend them more.
Gabrielle M
5.0
4/30/2022
I don’t even know where to begin - working with Zeffert & Gold was a dream come true! From initially reaching out, to our tasting, perfecting our wedding day menus, and the day of experience, Zeffert & Gold was so easy to work with and MAN is their food great! We heard from so many wedding guests how they were blown away by our food, from cocktail hour, dinner stations, dessert (the cupcakes and parfait shooters were insanely good), and the skillful bartenders.
A BIG thank you to Matt - you were so responsive and answered all our silly questions, and really made the day awesome.
To Jane and Lauren, thank you for being by our sides on our big day to make everything ran smoothly and ensure we got to try everything!
To the rest of the Z&G staff, you’re amazing. We never had to worry for a second that the event was going as planned.
Bottom line - you want to hire Zeffert & Gold, they’re the BEST!
Evan F
5.0
4/09/2022
My wife, Michelle, and I got married at Oxon Hill Manor in Oxon Hill, Md., and we can't thank Zeffert & Gold enough for all they did to make the day unforgettable!
Amie, Kim, Aaron and the rest of the team were incredibly responsive, helpful and attentive from our original wedding plans in Baltimore through our pivot to a nearby D.C. wedding.
Amie was quick to reply to all of our emails and questions, and when the big day arrived, we couldn't have been happier with how the appetizers, signature drinks and entrees turned out. We have received countless compliments on the Short Rib, the teriyaki meatballs, and plenty of other items served. The team also paid close attention to dietary restrictions and special requests, and made each guest feel that their food needs were taken care of. In addition, the taco stand and ice cream bar were a great, unique touch that really helped our wedding stand out and made sure our guests did not go home hungry!
We would recommend Zeffert & Gold to any couples looking for an amazing food experience in the DMV area!
Isabel J
5.0
4/09/2022
We had a great experience with Zeffert and Gold catering. Adelaide helped us plan the flow of our wedding day, from the order of events to the location of cocktail hour and the way the napkins were folded for the reception. The food was incredible. We had a few allergies that they were easily able to work around (for example, modifying the bruschetta to not have any carrots) and we also had one guest require a meal substitution to an entree that wasn’t one of our chosen 3 for the evening, and they were able to plan that ahead of time. On the day of, one of their staff members was assigned to check in with us throughout the night to make sure we had water, food, or drinks. The bartenders were great and very professional. Zeffert and Gold is also a preferred caterer at many venues we looked at, and have a lot of experience at venues in our area (Baltimore) - so they already knew the layout of our venue and were able to let us know where they typically set up, give advice for where we should hold different parts of the event, etc. They also are in charge of moving all the furniture as needed to set up the event and helped to set up our centerpieces (we showed them photos of how to set it up and they put everything out on the tables). We honestly could not have had a better experience with Zeffert and Gold and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer!
Taryn W
5.0
3/17/2022
From start to finish, Matt and the team were a pleasure to work with, professional, flexible, and some of the best catered food we've ever had! There were so many options available to us to pick for each part of the catering that it was truly one of the hardest decisions we had to make. We wanted all of it!! There was something for everyone and all of the dietary needs we had at our wedding. We had so many guests come up to us to praise all of the hors d'oeuvres, the responsiveness of the staff, and friendliness of all involved. We can't thank the team enough for all that they did to complete our wedding experience!
Tyler A
5.0
1/17/2022
We can't say enough good things about Zeffert and Gold. Matt was up there as one of our most attentive vendors, and he responded to us morning, noon, and night over the two years that we worked with him. He was always quick to answer our questions, provide recommendations, and check in on us. Zeffert and Gold was also extremely flexible when we had to postpone our event due to COVID. The staff at our reception were so friendly and helpful - we were never without a drink in our hands. But most importantly, the food was fantastic! One of our stations was made up of all Filipino recipes that we provided to Z&G and they absolutely nailed it. We heard nothing but good feedback from our guests, some of them even saying that it was the best food that they've ever had at a wedding. HIGHLY recommend!
Ian N
5.0
1/09/2022
Fantastic caterer! 100% can recommend.
Our first exposure was through our venue. Of their preferred vendors, Zeffert & Gold came the most highly recommended. When we met with Matt for the first time, we immediately got a great feeling. Doing the trial dinner, we loved the materials provided to take notes, and Z&G were extremely receptive to our requests for menu items. They provided some really nice advice and consultancy on how we ought to serve our guests based on our venue, the kind of atmosphere we wanted, and cost effectiveness. The deposit payment and the 2nd/3rd billings were communicated in plenty of time to plan, and we knew exactly how much we needed to pay and by when. When COVID ate through our estimated number of guests, their pricing model ensured that we weren't stuck paying for the extra heads. When we were coming down to the wire on the event, they reached out to help us finalize details about minute-by-minute ceremony and reception timeline, table layouts, decor, etc. Z&G even did a lot of work that was outside of their own scope (I don't want to say too much here because I feel that Z&G honestly did not have to give us that extra service, and they shouldn't be held to that kind of standard on account of my review!). When all was said and done, they absolutely nailed the quantity of food. For 115 guests, we ended up with so few leftovers. Maybe that's not such a huge selling point to you, but it reinforced the idea that we were dealing with real pros. Lastly, and most importantly, we and our guests LOVED the food.
Once again, we loved our experience!
Kareena A
5.0
1/02/2022
Zeffert & Gold is hands down the best caterer in the DMV! Food is one of the most important parts of your day and Zeffert & Gold will definitely deliver. Each person we interacted with from Iris, to Matt, to Megan was kind, warm, and truly cared about us as a couple. There was such a large variety of appetizers and entrees to choose from, one of the hardest decisions we made was having to narrow down the list of what we wanted to eat at our wedding (macaroni and cheese cups, crab dip, meatballs to name a few!). Our original plan was to go with the family style meal, but with COVID, we decided to go with a dual-plated meal so that our guests would still get a variety for their entrees. Zeffert & Gold worked with us and we were able to choose a different option that worked best for how we envisioned our wedding. Megan helped us come up with our signature cocktail, and when we didn’t want to go with the traditional cake route, we communicated that with Zeffert & Gold and we were able to do a cinnamon roll bar where our guests got to choose their own toppings for a cinnamon roll, which was something we’d never seen done before at a wedding. We felt like they cared about us as individuals, not just because we were clients. From the set up until all of our guests left, everyone involved on our wedding day was extremely kind and professional. We would certainly recommend Zeffert & Gold for anyone looking for a wedding caterer!
Carli S
5.0
12/08/2021
We worked with Matt for our covid delayed wedding and we would 100% use again. He and the whole team were super helpful and everything went off without a hitch. We had our wedding at Historic London Town and they knew the space and were able to advise as how we should set things up to best accommodate the space. Food was great, staff was so nice and helpful. Great communication upto the event.
Maggie S
5.0
11/15/2021
If you book Zeffert and Gold, you are in GOOD HANDS. The food is delicious -- I had foodie friends telling me that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. They are incredibly easy to work with. We had to reschedule twice because of COVID, and the transition was seamless. I'm so glad we booked them!
Taylor L
5.0
11/05/2021
I don't know if I can truly express how wonderful Zeffert and Gold were for our wedding. We had our event at the Baltimore Museum of Industry and Matt Gold helped us plan the most amazing evening of food and drinks that rivaled every wedding we've ever been to. He was responsive to our requests, made helpful suggestions and guided us through the entire process. Our day of coordinator, Jane, was super attentive to us and made sure that we had a chance to try every item our guests were enjoying while also getting to relish in the moments of the day. The staff was friendly to us and our guests, they worked seamlessly with the staff at the BMI and it made for an incredible night we will never forget!
Lindsey F
5.0
10/29/2021
I can't tell you the amount of compliments I got on the food at our wedding. Zeffert and Gold did an amazing job. It was delicious. We worked with Lisa and she was so friendly. We did some custom linens and utensils through them as well and the reception looked amazing. As a nice surprise, we had a second portion of our wedding meal plus extra passed apps boxed up and waiting for us in our cars. It was so amazing to relive our meal the next day (because of course we weren't cooking the day after our wedding!) Thank you Zeffert and Gold for an amazing night of food!
Elle L
5.0
10/14/2021
I can't recommend Z&G enough! Throughout our whole wedding planning process, Matt and his team were extremely responsive, professional, and flexible. Their pricing is fair and the quality of service we received from start to finish was top-notch, not to mention we got SO many compliments on the food!
Maria C
5.0
9/26/2021
When we booked our wedding venue we were provided with a list of caterers to chose from. We tested out a few and when it came to trying Zeffert & Golds food it was a no brainer for us. The food was absolutely amazing, the cost was reasonable, and you can tell they love what they do. Matt was a pleasure to work with from the start of our contract and did an amazing job throughout the pandemic. Even with a postponement, he was great to work with!
Our day of coordinator, a different Matt, took great care of us and was a pleasure to work with. He made sure we had a few minutes alone and ate the amazing appetizers after our ceremony. He always was looking out for us whether we needed more appetizers, drinks, our own donut platter, or a whole plate of quesadillas just for the bride :)
The Zeffert staff was friendly, professional, and very accommodating. The chef even took some time to visit with us and we really appreciated that moment. Having tried all the food at our reception all the dishes were outstanding and our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the food. We are so happy Zeffert & Gold catered our wedding and would choose them over and over again!
Lori M
5.0
9/11/2021
This experienced caterer is passionate about providing the best experience for your special event. We worked with Amie who handled every detail in a timely manner. The food was absolutely delicious. We continue to receive compliments from our guests, even our foodie friends!
Highly recommend them!
Nick H
5.0
8/18/2021
My wife and I were married August 7th, 2021 in Hunt Valley, MD. Our reception venue had recommended Zeffert and Gold to be the caterer, and we're glad they did. Z&G was a home run. The food was 10/10. Many of our guests have reached out to specifically compliment the hors d'oeuvres and entree.
Z&G was thorough and accommodating throughout the entire process, especially with any last minute changes (table changes, drink requests, dietary requests, etc.).
Between Z&G's professionalism/organization and fantastic food, we highly recommend them. You will be in good hands.
Laura M
5.0
8/01/2021
The entire catering team was fantastic. From our tasting, to final walk through, to the event itself everything was perfect. Lisa was spectacular to work with! She made sure we were brought the drink if our choice immediately following the ceremony and prepared plates of our stationed options and had them delivered to our head table. Guests loved the food as well! Would definitely recommend to anybody. The crab cakes were on point!