Zeffert & Gold Catering

We were so thrilled with the quality of service and the food from Zeffert and Gold. Everyone knows the food is what everyone remembers from weddings, so we really wanted to make sure everything was a smash hit with our guests. From initial outreach all the way through our wedding, Adelaide was communicative, kind, and answered any questions we might have had.

They were adaptable with dietary needs of our quests, and helped remove so much of the stress of wedding planning and trying to coordinate all those decisions. On the day of the event, they set up everything so beautifully and we didn't have one complaint from a guest about incorrect food or allergy issues. Nothing ran out, and we were thrilled to be able to take back some leftovers to snack on with our wedding party later that night. Can't recommend them enough! They helped make the experience so memorable and everything was beyond delicious.

Who knew wedding food could taste so good? THANK YOU to Zeffert & Gold for making our wedding dreams come true with such incredible food from start to finish. The entire team was so professional, flexible, and great to work with. They were very accommodating to guests with allergies and dietary restrictions and just so easy to work and communicate with.

Our guests are still talking about the mushroom ravioli, fish & chips, and crab appetizers. We brought leftovers home and ate all of them within hours, honestly everything was delicious. I'm recommending Zeffert & Gold to all of our friends and truly cannot remember ever having such good food at a wedding.

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! 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.

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!

The Zeffert & Gold team did such an incredible job making our wedding reception smooth and special. Matt was a pleasure to work with. Every single team member was warm, welcoming and incredibly helpful to us and our guests. Not to mention, the food got rave reviews!

Zeffert and Gold is Top Notch. They did the catering for my sister's memorial this past weekend. Aaron was great to work with and made the whole process easy. We didn't know what to serve and he gave us great ideas. He was so kind and understanding. The food was delicious and the staff outstanding.

My husband and I used Zeffert & Gold for our February 5, 2022 wedding and we could not recommend them more highly. From our first inquiry through the actual wedding Zeffert & Gold was phenomenal. We worked with Matt who answered any and all of our questions thoroughly and promptly. Zeffert & Gold worked with us to manifest the vision we had for food at our wedding; I am vegan and requested food options to meet a variety of dietary needs, and my husband is Nigerian and wanted to be able to serve our guests authentic Nigerian cuisine. Zeffert & Gold went above and beyond in accommodating our requests.

Our tasting was fantastic and I could tell they listened to our feedback from the tasting and delivered on our wedding; thank you for spicing up the General Tso's cauliflower, it was fantastic (without exaggeration, I could eat a whole tub of that)! Even after the wedding, our guests kept talking about how delicious the food was. All event staff were professional and attentive.

Special shoutout to Amy who was so kind and made sure my husband and I had food and refilled drinks throughout the evening! Zeffert & Gold was the perfect caterer for us and we plan to use them for any catering needs in the future!

We had Zeffert and Gold catering for our wedding and everyone just raved about the food. We personally loved the unique customizable menu since we had quite a few family members with food allergies or insensitivities. They were so accommodating especially in covid times when things were being changed around last minute. Their entire serving staff was very friendly and wishing us congratulations the entire night. They really went above and beyond and we loved it!

Fantastic caterer! 100% can recommend. Our first encounter with Zeffert and Gold 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. Zeffert & Gold 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. And, 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!

Wow. Cannot say enough wonderful things about Zeffert and Gold at our wedding. They helped make the day seamless and an absolute joy. Took all of the stress out of the day. Matt was easy and wonderful to work with before the wedding. He responded quickly to all of our questions and was always a pleasure. On the wedding day itself, they went above and beyond.

They had a server who attended to my husband and I, asking before the ceremony what we would like to drink after the ceremony and throughout the night and would find us and bring us drinks all night. They also brought us food to make sure we ate, brought us dessert, and brought us appetizers while we were taking pictures/mingling. The food was delicious.

Highly recommend the short rib station and the general tsao cauliflower appetizer. Our guests commented on how yummy the food was (including a bunch of foodies who were hard to please) and also commented on how nice the stations were so they could get up and see people throughout the meal. Zeffert and Gold kept us on schedule for the whole night, reminding us to come to cut the cake, and they were flexible when we wanted to push the wedding timeline back by 10 minutes.

At the end of the night, they loaded the excess alcohol in our car for us. They even gave us a big bag of food so we could try everything once we got home. We had a phenomenal experience with Zeffert and Gold and couldn't imagine our wedding day without them. If you want a beautiful, stress-free, seamless wedding, they should be a part of your planning.

Zeffert and Gold's team is fantastic! From the second we contacted them up until the day of our wedding, everything was seamless. Matt was so responsive, organized, personable and reliable. Our tasting was delicious and a blast and it was so much fun getting to know Matt and getting to taste the amazing food. Their team was a well oiled machine on the day of our wedding.

They were so efficient flipping the space and making our cocktail hour and reception absolutely beautiful. The bartenders and servers were incredible, making sure our entire bridal party had food and drinks at all times after the ceremony. The food was hot, delicious and cooked perfectly. Cooking for, serving and bartending for 200 people is no easy task and they made it look effortless. I HIGHLY recommend Z&G for any event you are looking to have catered!

We used Zeffert and Gold for our May 2021 wedding at the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in Baltimore and they were AMAZING! Cannot say enough good things about them. They were recommended to us by AVAM since they do a lot of events there, and we were on a time crunch with re-planning the wedding last minute due to COVID, so we saw their reviews and went with them.

We worked with Matt Gold throughout the process, who is AWESOME. He is so responsive and on top of everything, we felt so at ease despite all of the craziness of re-planning last minute. He answered all of our questions thoroughly and was always super honest and realistic with us. All of the food we tried at our tasting was delicious. We ended up going with a dual plate (salmon and filet) with orzo and veggies, had several options for the passed and display appetizers, and did mid-tier open bar for about 200 guests. Pricing was very reasonable and competitive.

They were also super accommodating with the kid menu, guests with allergies, and had a great vegetarian/vegan option too. All of our guests raved about the food (and still are!), and we keep talking about how we wished they had a restaurant so we could just go eat there whenever we want to since it was so good :) They also do part of the event coordinating on the day of, which was a huge plus.

We had Matt Cobleigh on the day of, who went above and beyond. He made sure we ate and drank, kept us in line with our tight schedule and was overall a joy to work with! Even all of our guests were commenting on how great he was with them. If you are looking for a catering company for a big event, definitely go with them - you will be so happy that you did!

Have been to several events including one recently where the food was amazing. At the recent weddings they made sure the food was beautiful, delicious and served in a COVID safe way. Good job again Zeffert and Gold.

When our original venue canceled on us and caused us into a rush to re-planning our wedding Zeffert and Gold was so great at working with us to create something that was even more "us" than our original wedding. We had a 10 course curated wine dinner as our meal for the wedding and the food and presentation really blew our minds with how amazing it was.

Some of my favorites were the carrot pastrami, shrimp and mango ceviche, and the most amazing thing that i have ever eaten which was the spring pea soup with bacon lardons, carrot chips and the truffle cream. If you want your guests to be absolutely blown away by taste, presentation look no further than Zeffert and Gold.

Amazing experience! Food, service, professionalism, all beyond our expectations! My husband and I were blown away by Zeffert and Gold's service on our wedding day (July 20th, 2019). Multiple guests commented on how wonderful the food and service is. It was a fine dining experience and everyone could see how professional Zeffert and Gold's team was. Jayne (who was in charge of the day-of service team) really went above and beyond.

She answered all of our requests promptly and handled everything that came her way. Because of Zeffert's team, we were able to truly enjoy our wedding and not worry about a thing. We also researched a dozen of catering company beforehand and got quotes from all of them. For Zeffert, you really get the most out of your money spent. Matt was wonderful from the beginning!

His response was prompt and extremely helpful. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. In short, we truly appreciated working with Zeffert and Gold and would definitely recommend them to newlyweds!

Because of scheduling conflicts (theirs and ours) we began communicating with Zeffert and Gold 2 months before our scheduled tasting. However, a month before our tasting date they informed us they would be "unable to perform [our] tasting" because another couple had booked them. There was no notice they were "close to closing the date". Nor was there any communication of a potential conflict. Thankfully we are far enough out to locate another caterer.

Absolutely, as good as it gets. My daughter picked Zeffert & Gold to cater their wedding at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. When I walked in the venue, I was stunned to see all the tables set up and decorated. a LOT of my guest raved about how perfect the food was. It was plated very elegantly and the beef that I had was just 100% perfect. And the salmon looked it was cooked to perfection also. The fresh doughnut were a very pleasant surprise and it was a huge hit with the guests. I couldn't have wished for a more perfect dinner. Highly, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Zeffert and Gold was one of the best choices my wife and I made when we chose our vendors for our wedding. We worked primarily with Matt, and he was exceptionally accommodating and helpful throughout the entire planning process. When I requested a specific beer two days before the wedding date, knowing that such a last minute request might not be able to be fulfilled, Matt stepped up and ensured that we had the beer in hand on my wedding day and that a special stock was kept aside for my wife and I.

In regards to service on our wedding day, Zeffert and Gold's team led by Jess was beyond exceptional. Jess constantly checked in with my wife and I to make sure we had food to eat and a drink in hand so we could spend more time mingling with our guests. And when my wife's dress had a minor malfunction, Jess helped my wife get her dress repaired quickly so she could get back out on the dance floor. Jess and her team ensured that we had a stress free and fantastic wedding reception.

As far as the food goes, you're likely going to hear from multiple people that you're not going to even remember the food you had on your wedding day, but if you go with Zeffert and Gold, I assure you that will not be the case. Between the appetizers and the main meal, my wife and I have both casually mentioned to each other since our wedding day that we'd kill to enjoy them again.

For vegetarians and vegans, they offered a Vegan Crab Cake that was so good, I *almost* contemplated getting that instead of the beef tenderloin. The food was that good. Bar service was also top notch and as mentioned, they made sure to have specific beers on hand even though I made the request close to last minute. We greatly enjoyed having Zeffert and Gold cater our wedding, and I would not hesitate to recomend them. Thanks so much guys!

Working with Iris and staff at Zeffert and Gold was truly one of the highlights of our wedding. We wanted a very specific menu (Italian and Maryland influences) and they totally delivered, even trying new recipes for us to consider for the event. Their staff are down to earth, flexible, and very pleasant - it was a joy to work with them. And of course, the food was plentiful and delicious!

My guests could not stop talking about how amazing everything tasted. Iris even came up to my parents and parents-in-law several times throughout the night to make sure everything was to their liking. Even beyond the food (which really, was superb), Iris was an amazing partner in coordinating my wedding, helping to set out the decor, giving us advice on how to design the space, going above and beyond to keep us within budget, and packing up the leftovers for us to take home.

We were blown away by the quality of food and service. Our wedding would not have been as successful if we were not working with Iris. She and the rest of Zeffert and Gold are incredible. You should book them!

I'm actually posting this review ahead of my event. Our wedding isn't until May 2018, but my fiance and I booked with Zeffert & Gold back in April 2017. Iris and her entire team have been absolutely amazing to work with. They are extremely responsive and have never made me feel as though I was asking too many questions (even though I probably have). Iris goes above and beyond on any request. Oh, and their menu options are great.

They have a wide variety and will even make special dishes/modifications upon request. We asked for a lemon buerre blanc sauce that wasn't on their menu to pair with our pan-seared chicken breast, and they executed it perfectly for our tasting. I have full confidence that our reception will be executed professionally and successfully thanks to the great staff at Z&G.

When my daughter got engaged, she knew she wanted Zeffert and Gold as her caterer. She had worked with Monroe and his team when in high school, and was always impressed by the quality and the owners "hands on approach" at each event. She called Monroe and asked if he personally would be at her wedding, and he assured her he would. We went to a tasting, and had trouble narrowing down our appetisers to just 10 (although we could have added more) if we wanted).

The main courses were so delicious we decided to give our guests their choice - Beef (in a peppercorn sauce), chicken marsala, and a veggie strudel. I eventually settled on the beef, but sampled each of the others at the wedding and found them delicious. The mark of a meal is wheter plates go back empty or half eaten. Even with the big appetizer selection (we extended it to 90 minutes), almost evey plate went back empty, and not because Zeffert and Gold skimped on quality.

Good thing there was dancing after dinner to burn off those calories. I would never consider another caterer for large or small events - Zeffert and Gold is in a class by themselves.

One of the best choices my daughter and her then-fiance made in their wedding planning was picking Zeffert and Gold as their caterer. The company was truly a delight to work with--Matt Gold was extremely responsive, had great ideas, and made every effort to provide an elegant and delectable experience at the most reasonable possible cost. The company staffed the event well, and everyone there did their job competently and unobtrusively.

The preparation and clean-up stages went very smoothly, and the food was absolutely delicious. Thanks in large part to Zeffert and Gold, our guests had a wonderful time and we got exceptionally high-quality food and service at an affordable price.

Z&G did an amazing job catering our wedding! The staff was professional, the food was outstanding, and they were able to make the exact menu we wanted, complete with a mashed potato bar. All 250 of our guests raved about the food and the majority went back for seconds. Highly recommend this company for your next event!

We had a phenomenal experience from the moment we went for a tasting to the actual day of the event. You will love the food, the service, the decorations and the staff. Don't look anywhere else. Z&G are the catering copmany you want.

I was lucky to have the pleasure of having Zeffert and Gold caterer my wedding a month ago. Matt Gold and his staff were the best throughout the entire process the past year. Matt listened to any concerns and made things right all the time. Everyone at my wedding was very happy with the appetizers and dinner. His staff operated seamless throughout the night and even bagged up the extra food at the end of the night and gave it to us to take back to our hotel. If you're getting catered food in Baltimore don't go anywhere else but Zeffert and Gold.

This is the worst catering company ever! They are so rude and are completely racist. Stay away from them. One of their workers yanked out the sound system because DJ had his turn table on their table and they were ready to pack up. They completely ruined my event. All they care about is money. I should have gone with putting with the ritz. I never leave bad reviews anywhere but I had to on this one. They completely suck. Don't make the mistake I made.

Working with Iris and the team at Zeffert and Gold was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. Our goal was to have a warm, elegant wedding with tasty food and wonderful service. Did I mention we also wanted to stay within budget? Finding Iris and her team was like taking a breath of fresh air. The people we met at Z&G really cared about us and wanted to make sure everything was perfect. Iris was always two steps ahead and made sure even the smallest details were taken care of.

She kept in contact with us in the days and weeks leading up to the wedding, and on the day of everything went off without a hitch. Our guests loved the food and the presentation was worthy of a 5-star restaurant. Our family and friends felt like VIPs and had so many wonderful things to say. We asked for a special family recipe to be included at one of the stations and it was absolutely perfect, just like my great-grandmother used to make. I would not hesitate to recommend Z&G to any of my friends.