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• Siobhan D. Sent on 03/23/2020
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  Great Food, Great People!

  Kim and Chef are awesome! We had BBQ at our pi day wedding, and the food was a hit! More than that, they were super supportive when our guests started cancelling because of COVID. While they couldn't change the count (since they'd already bought the food), they did add a coffee bar and just offered general encouragement and support. We really appreciate that.
  
  Their food is fantastic! I didn't hear any complaints, and we've been eating the leftovers for over a week now and we're still not sick of it! They also took various pictures and sent them to us, which was really nice. We won't get our professional photos for at least another month. It's nice to have something to look at!
  
  Another nice touch, they made to-go plates for us. Their sesame bbq meatballs are our absolute favorite, and were one of the items that went super quickly at the wedding. We only got a few. Turns out they set aside a small pile just for us!! That was such a happy surprise!
  
  They are the nicest people who make fantastic food. Great caterers! Definitely check them out! Also, put our menu below. They offer great desserts, too. But since it was Pi Day, we went with a different vendor for dessert. After all, what's Pi Day without PIE? :)
  
  Our menu:
  Cocktail hour: sesame meatballs,
  assorted bread and queso,
  cucumber spears and dill dip
  Dinner: Bread/cornbread (They have the BEST bread. Their fennel bread is particularly good for french toast. And their cornbread is so sweet and yummy!)
  Southwest Salad
  Sauteed green beans with almonds
  BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork

  Kim and Chef are awesome! We had BBQ at our pi day wedding, and the food was a hit! More than that, they were super supportive when our guests started cancelling because of COVID. While they couldn't change the count (since they'd already bought the food), they did add a coffee bar and just offered general encouragement and support. We really appreciate that.
  
  Their food is fantastic! I didn't hear any complaints, and we've been eating the leftovers for over a week now and we're still not sick of it! They also took various pictures and sent them to us, which was really nice. We won't get our professional photos for at least another month. It's nice to have something to look at!
  
  Another nice touch, they made to-go plates for us. Their sesame bbq meatballs are our absolute favorite, and were one of the items that went super quickly at the wedding. We only got a few. Turns out they set aside a small pile just for us!! That was such a happy surprise!
  
  They are the nicest people who make fantastic food. Great caterers! Definitely check them out! Also, put our menu below. They offer great desserts, too. But since it was Pi Day, we went with a different vendor for dessert. After all, what's Pi Day without PIE? :)
  
  Our menu:
  Cocktail hour: sesame meatballs,
  assorted bread and queso,
  cucumber spears and dill dip
  Dinner: Bread/cornbread (They have the BEST bread. Their fennel bread is particularly good for french toast. And their cornbread is so sweet and yummy!)
  Southwest Salad
  Sauteed green beans with almonds
  BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork

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• Clio C. Sent on 07/12/2019
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  Awesome, awesome, awesome!

  Stone Soup was, no question, one of our best wedding vendors. We both love food and love feeding people, so we wanted our wedding meal to be delicious. Also, we eat mostly vegetarian at home and have eaten many a sad, half-roasted vegetable mixture at other weddings, so we were determined that nobody was going to be stuck doing that at ours. We knew we had several guests with dietary restrictions, and on top of it all, we were trying to to stick to a budget.
  Well--as they say, Stone Soup loves a challenge! Kim and Chef were amazingly helpful through the whole process. They worked with us to help us stay in budget, Kim sent us fabulous guidance, answered all of our questions promptly, and best of all--the food was amazing! Everyone told us how good it was. Chef and Kim also took good care of us the whole night. Have you heard horror stories about not getting to try any of your own appetizers? That won't happen here--Kim kept checking on us to make sure we ate and stayed hydrated, plus they packed us some leftovers at the end of the night.
  
  Bottom line: You can't go wrong with Stone Soup, period, but especially if you are vegetarian/vegan or have dietary restrictions, and want interesting, delicious food, hire Stone Soup. They will go above and beyond for you.

  Stone Soup was, no question, one of our best wedding vendors. We both love food and love feeding people, so we wanted our wedding meal to be delicious. Also, we eat mostly vegetarian at home and have eaten many a sad, half-roasted vegetable mixture at other weddings, so we were determined that nobody was going to be stuck doing that at ours. We knew we had several guests with dietary restrictions, and on top of it all, we were trying to to stick to a budget.
  Well--as they say, Stone Soup loves a challenge! Kim and Chef were amazingly helpful through the whole process. They worked with us to help us stay in budget, Kim sent us fabulous guidance, answered all of our questions promptly, and best of all--the food was amazing! Everyone told us how good it was. Chef and Kim also took good care of us the whole night. Have you heard horror stories about not getting to try any of your own appetizers? That won't happen here--Kim kept checking on us to make sure we ate and stayed hydrated, plus they packed us some leftovers at the end of the night.
  
  Bottom line: You can't go wrong with Stone Soup, period, but especially if you are vegetarian/vegan or have dietary restrictions, and want interesting, delicious food, hire Stone Soup. They will go above and beyond for you.
• Leah Sent on 05/13/2019
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  Way above expectations

  Hiring Stone Soup for my wedding was the best decision I made in the entire wedding planning. They took on so much more than the food/drink to make sure things went smoothly leading up to and on the night of the wedding. Kim offered suggestions on all things that I needed help with such as table arrangements, day of coordination, etc and even sent me a reminder a week before my wedding about things like practicing the bustle on my dress and bringing a change of shoes. The menu/services are fully customizable to fit any budget. Kim offered advice when needed but never pressured me to do anything a certain way or upsell me. I received so many compliments from my guests about the food and level of service provided. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because Stone Cold Catering is so much more. I highly recommend them!!!

  Hiring Stone Soup for my wedding was the best decision I made in the entire wedding planning. They took on so much more than the food/drink to make sure things went smoothly leading up to and on the night of the wedding. Kim offered suggestions on all things that I needed help with such as table arrangements, day of coordination, etc and even sent me a reminder a week before my wedding about things like practicing the bustle on my dress and bringing a change of shoes. The menu/services are fully customizable to fit any budget. Kim offered advice when needed but never pressured me to do anything a certain way or upsell me. I received so many compliments from my guests about the food and level of service provided. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because Stone Cold Catering is so much more. I highly recommend them!!!
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• Evelyn E. Sent on 06/04/2019
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  Stone Soup Rocks!!! Absolute pleasure to work with.

  Speaking as Mom of the Bride, Chef Robert and Kim Zello delivered from the get-go: professional know-how, sound guidance laced with abundant warmth, humor, and wisdom, delicious and beautifully presented food served by a happy and engaged service team. From day one, Kim expertly advised us, sensitive to our budget, sharing years of experience dealing with issues like food preferences, allergies, and weather concerns, offering workable options when we were struggling with a decision. Stone Soup is very familiar with our venue (Rockwood Manor), which made for a seamless event. We liked that Stone Soup would provide a bartender, and we could purchase our favorite wine, beer, etc. with guidance from Kim as to varieties and quantities. Her advice on all matters proved to be spot on, and I found myself amazingly calm by ceremony time. All evening, I heard raves about the food. The seasonings and selections were just right. The dishes from our buffet blended beautifully together on the plate and the palate (my personal gold standard for food). The pastries and cookies were amazing, as was the Tequila Sunrise cake which had special meaning for the bride and groom. If you are familiar with the Stone Soup folk tale, you will understand why this catering team stands out from the rest. They are all about community, family, and sharing. Can't say enough how delighted we are with our choice of Stone Soup as caterer. Agree with others that Stone Soup was our best decision! If you are planning a wedding, try to meet Chef and Kim at one of the wedding vendor events hosted by Montgomery County Parks.

  Speaking as Mom of the Bride, Chef Robert and Kim Zello delivered from the get-go: professional know-how, sound guidance laced with abundant warmth, humor, and wisdom, delicious and beautifully presented food served by a happy and engaged service team. From day one, Kim expertly advised us, sensitive to our budget, sharing years of experience dealing with issues like food preferences, allergies, and weather concerns, offering workable options when we were struggling with a decision. Stone Soup is very familiar with our venue (Rockwood Manor), which made for a seamless event. We liked that Stone Soup would provide a bartender, and we could purchase our favorite wine, beer, etc. with guidance from Kim as to varieties and quantities. Her advice on all matters proved to be spot on, and I found myself amazingly calm by ceremony time. All evening, I heard raves about the food. The seasonings and selections were just right. The dishes from our buffet blended beautifully together on the plate and the palate (my personal gold standard for food). The pastries and cookies were amazing, as was the Tequila Sunrise cake which had special meaning for the bride and groom. If you are familiar with the Stone Soup folk tale, you will understand why this catering team stands out from the rest. They are all about community, family, and sharing. Can't say enough how delighted we are with our choice of Stone Soup as caterer. Agree with others that Stone Soup was our best decision! If you are planning a wedding, try to meet Chef and Kim at one of the wedding vendor events hosted by Montgomery County Parks.
• Kimberly Q. Sent on 12/05/2018
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  Awesome experience!!!

  My fiance and I choose Stone Soup Catering for our wedding and it was one of the best choices we made! Chef and Kim are awesome to work with. I really cannot say anything but positive things about the both of them. Both are very personable, detail oriented, understanding, flexible and professional. Chef makes seriously fantastic food. We were thrilled with how everything turned out and multiple guests commented on how unique and great tasting their food was! Moreover, their staff were professional and helpful. Several of them went out of their way to assist more with cleanup when a few people ducked out last minute.

  My fiance and I choose Stone Soup Catering for our wedding and it was one of the best choices we made! Chef and Kim are awesome to work with. I really cannot say anything but positive things about the both of them. Both are very personable, detail oriented, understanding, flexible and professional. Chef makes seriously fantastic food. We were thrilled with how everything turned out and multiple guests commented on how unique and great tasting their food was! Moreover, their staff were professional and helpful. Several of them went out of their way to assist more with cleanup when a few people ducked out last minute.
• Allie Sent on 12/24/2018
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  Look No Further

  If you even have Stone Soup on your list - don't even look at anyone else. They are hands down the BEST caterers, people, and wedding guru's. To start - I had originally booked a different venue, with a preferred caterers list (oops) and Stone Soup was not on it. They went the extra mile to GET approved. When I switched venues, they still came through for me. Kim answered any and all questions, no matter how silly, or what time of night I reached out. She gave me options to fit my budget, advice on table settings, alcohol count, and even timing of the ceremony. She even went as far as to draft up 4 different food plans, all the way down to linen & dishes cost. When I met Kim & Chef - they immediately made me feel like family, like we were long-time friends and I knew that I could trust them. In addition to being literally the most amazing people - lets talk food. Their FOOD. I heard from multiple guests that it was the best wedding food they have ever tasted, and I have to agree. We did a buffet, with jerk chicken, tequila beef sliders, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, ginger slaw, and a cranberry/blue cheese salad. I recommend ANY of those dishes to anyone planning their menu - how does a buffet keep sliced chicken breast so moist? I dont know - but they did it. I would go to bat for Stone Soup any day, they were a wonderful addition to my wedding in both personality and deliciousness. If you do book them, please invite me, so I can have their food again.

  If you even have Stone Soup on your list - don't even look at anyone else. They are hands down the BEST caterers, people, and wedding guru's. To start - I had originally booked a different venue, with a preferred caterers list (oops) and Stone Soup was not on it. They went the extra mile to GET approved. When I switched venues, they still came through for me. Kim answered any and all questions, no matter how silly, or what time of night I reached out. She gave me options to fit my budget, advice on table settings, alcohol count, and even timing of the ceremony. She even went as far as to draft up 4 different food plans, all the way down to linen & dishes cost. When I met Kim & Chef - they immediately made me feel like family, like we were long-time friends and I knew that I could trust them. In addition to being literally the most amazing people - lets talk food. Their FOOD. I heard from multiple guests that it was the best wedding food they have ever tasted, and I have to agree. We did a buffet, with jerk chicken, tequila beef sliders, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, ginger slaw, and a cranberry/blue cheese salad. I recommend ANY of those dishes to anyone planning their menu - how does a buffet keep sliced chicken breast so moist? I dont know - but they did it. I would go to bat for Stone Soup any day, they were a wonderful addition to my wedding in both personality and deliciousness. If you do book them, please invite me, so I can have their food again.
• Ingrid Sent on 10/14/2018
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  Kim and Chef were incredible - I could not have had a better experience at my wedding from start to finish with their invaluable help. We first met Kim and Chef at the Brookside Gardens catering vendor showcase - many caterers there told us that we were booking too late (even though our wedding was over six months away) and made us feel like our wedding of 75 guests wasn't worth their time. Kim and Chef immediately struck us as in a different league entirely. They were happy to chat with us and assured us that we weren't booking too late at all! Kim made the planning process simple and easy after we finalized our booking. She thought of everything! On the day of, everything seemed to come together magically. The staff were true professionals - our bartender was INCREDIBLE. We bought the ingredients for a signature cocktail - a blue curacao maragarita - and she mixed it better than we EVER did at home. The food was simply delicious. Kim and Chef kept things on schedule and brought us our own plates so we didn't have to wait in the buffet line. At the end of the night they sent us home with prepackaged leftovers that we've been eating for the last week with great gusto - colby dijon mac n' cheese, cole slaw, pulled chicken sliders, and their amazing cake! We ordered a huge selection of their desserts in addition to our wedding cake, and boy were we happy to take home the leftovers. I've been eating Kona Rum Crunch cake for breakfast for days, and I'm not tired of it yet. I would HIGHLY recommend Stone Soup Catering. I couldn't have asked for a better experience working with such lovely talented people.
  
  P.S. I forgot to mention that Kim and Chef were lifesavers when one of our guests emailed the week before the wedding to inform us of a very long list of allergies...! Kim and Chef communicated directly with the guest to make sure she had something safe to eat. They were so helpful!
  
  

  Kim and Chef were incredible - I could not have had a better experience at my wedding from start to finish with their invaluable help. We first met Kim and Chef at the Brookside Gardens catering vendor showcase - many caterers there told us that we were booking too late (even though our wedding was over six months away) and made us feel like our wedding of 75 guests wasn't worth their time. Kim and Chef immediately struck us as in a different league entirely. They were happy to chat with us and assured us that we weren't booking too late at all! Kim made the planning process simple and easy after we finalized our booking. She thought of everything! On the day of, everything seemed to come together magically. The staff were true professionals - our bartender was INCREDIBLE. We bought the ingredients for a signature cocktail - a blue curacao maragarita - and she mixed it better than we EVER did at home. The food was simply delicious. Kim and Chef kept things on schedule and brought us our own plates so we didn't have to wait in the buffet line. At the end of the night they sent us home with prepackaged leftovers that we've been eating for the last week with great gusto - colby dijon mac n' cheese, cole slaw, pulled chicken sliders, and their amazing cake! We ordered a huge selection of their desserts in addition to our wedding cake, and boy were we happy to take home the leftovers. I've been eating Kona Rum Crunch cake for breakfast for days, and I'm not tired of it yet. I would HIGHLY recommend Stone Soup Catering. I couldn't have asked for a better experience working with such lovely talented people.
  
  P.S. I forgot to mention that Kim and Chef were lifesavers when one of our guests emailed the week before the wedding to inform us of a very long list of allergies...! Kim and Chef communicated directly with the guest to make sure she had something safe to eat. They were so helpful!
  
  
• Lianne Sent on 08/11/2018
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  When I was researching vendors, I was skeptical that Stone Soup had a perfect 5 star review everywhere I looked. After working with them, I absolutely understand the reviews and would give more stars if I could! Kim was super familiar with our venue (the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek) and basically acted as our wedding coordinator, arranging for tablecloth rental, drawing up floor plans, bringing in bartenders, suggesting day of tips, and so much more. All of this work, and they were still far more affordable than any other caterers we looked at. If we had worked with anyone else, our wedding day and planning process would have been 10x more stressful. Kim and Chef put together a delicious menu that accommodated many taste preferences and dietary restrictions and even created a new bread recipe specifically for our wedding. My one regret is that I didn't get to eat more of the food!

  When I was researching vendors, I was skeptical that Stone Soup had a perfect 5 star review everywhere I looked. After working with them, I absolutely understand the reviews and would give more stars if I could! Kim was super familiar with our venue (the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek) and basically acted as our wedding coordinator, arranging for tablecloth rental, drawing up floor plans, bringing in bartenders, suggesting day of tips, and so much more. All of this work, and they were still far more affordable than any other caterers we looked at. If we had worked with anyone else, our wedding day and planning process would have been 10x more stressful. Kim and Chef put together a delicious menu that accommodated many taste preferences and dietary restrictions and even created a new bread recipe specifically for our wedding. My one regret is that I didn't get to eat more of the food!
• Rachel Sent on 11/13/2017
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  I cannot praise Kim and Chef enough on how integral their role was in making our wedding day a magical one! When you hire Stone Soup to cater your wedding, you get so much more than food. Kim and Chef make your day their day, too. The moment we met them we knew they would be fun to work with! When it comes to communication, Kim was quick to respond with emails. She was great about planning a time for us to come try the food. We never felt rushed when we met with them, we felt like we were their only client (but we knew we weren't and so it made it that much more meaningful). On the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly! Kim was cool, calm, and collected and she helped keep me (the bride) that way too! During the reception I heard so many people complimenting the food. Any obstacle that we met during the day, Kim met with grace. I would recommend Stone Soup to every couple!

  I cannot praise Kim and Chef enough on how integral their role was in making our wedding day a magical one! When you hire Stone Soup to cater your wedding, you get so much more than food. Kim and Chef make your day their day, too. The moment we met them we knew they would be fun to work with! When it comes to communication, Kim was quick to respond with emails. She was great about planning a time for us to come try the food. We never felt rushed when we met with them, we felt like we were their only client (but we knew we weren't and so it made it that much more meaningful). On the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly! Kim was cool, calm, and collected and she helped keep me (the bride) that way too! During the reception I heard so many people complimenting the food. Any obstacle that we met during the day, Kim met with grace. I would recommend Stone Soup to every couple!
• Kathleen Sent on 10/23/2017
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  Kim and Chef are the best! We absolutely loved working with them. Kim's ideas and encouragement over the past year were invaluable. Throughout the whole planning process, she was always there to answer any question or allay any worry. And Chef's food - WOW! Probably our most difficult decision was deciding on a menu because everything Chef makes is amazing. Our easiest decision was hiring Stone Soup Catering in the first place.

  Kim and Chef are the best! We absolutely loved working with them. Kim's ideas and encouragement over the past year were invaluable. Throughout the whole planning process, she was always there to answer any question or allay any worry. And Chef's food - WOW! Probably our most difficult decision was deciding on a menu because everything Chef makes is amazing. Our easiest decision was hiring Stone Soup Catering in the first place.
• Aubrey Sent on 10/01/2017
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  My husband and I cannot speak highly enough of Kim and Chef and the crew of Stone Soup Catering! We just finished out 9/23/2017 wedding and are still talking about them! From start to finish they were amazingly helpful with advice and suggestions, had a huge menu selection to choose from, and were open to many of our non traditional ideas and food choices. We also had several different food allergies in our guest list that they accommodated wonderfully. The food was amazingly delicious and everyone raved about the hors d'oeuvre and entree options!
  
  The crew and bartenders were on point and we were never short on food or drink! Stone Soup Catering is the BEST!

  My husband and I cannot speak highly enough of Kim and Chef and the crew of Stone Soup Catering! We just finished out 9/23/2017 wedding and are still talking about them! From start to finish they were amazingly helpful with advice and suggestions, had a huge menu selection to choose from, and were open to many of our non traditional ideas and food choices. We also had several different food allergies in our guest list that they accommodated wonderfully. The food was amazingly delicious and everyone raved about the hors d'oeuvre and entree options!
  
  The crew and bartenders were on point and we were never short on food or drink! Stone Soup Catering is the BEST!
• Heather Sent on 08/13/2017
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  Where do I even begin - Kim and Chef are simply amazing! From the moment we contracted with them Kim took care of me every step of the way and Chef made sure the food was absolutely perfect. During the year and a half between the time we hired Stone Soup and the wedding Kim would call and check in to make sure everything was going ok, she was quick to respond to every crazy/weird/random email question I sent, and a few days before the wedding I picked up the phone and called her because I just needed to hear her calming voice and reassurance that everything was going to be ok and go great. Kim and Chef took care of every detail I would have completely overlooked. They honored every weird "bridezilla" request I had from the length of tablecloths to the shape the zucchini was cut in - they go completely above and beyond to make sure their couples are happy.
  
  The night of the wedding everything looked, and tasted, incredible! The cocktail and buffet tables were styled perfectly and the food was amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Chef will not have your guests eating dry wedding chicken! I can't tell you how many times I heard from my guests "that was the best food I've had!" Not just at a wedding - but ever! The 14 member "dream team staff" they brought with them made sure my guests had full drinks, full plates and were taken care of. We received many compliments on how friendly the staff were. Kim made sure I ate and brought me a dinner plate and dessert so I wouldn't miss out on any of the food. They even packed up leftovers and we enjoyed them the next few nights for dinner.
  
  Working with Kim and Chef was such an easy and comfortable experience and everything was just beyond every expectation I had. I could not have asked for a better experience and highly recommend using them for any catering event. I'm already looking for an excuse to have a catered party just so I can eat Chef's food again!

  Where do I even begin - Kim and Chef are simply amazing! From the moment we contracted with them Kim took care of me every step of the way and Chef made sure the food was absolutely perfect. During the year and a half between the time we hired Stone Soup and the wedding Kim would call and check in to make sure everything was going ok, she was quick to respond to every crazy/weird/random email question I sent, and a few days before the wedding I picked up the phone and called her because I just needed to hear her calming voice and reassurance that everything was going to be ok and go great. Kim and Chef took care of every detail I would have completely overlooked. They honored every weird "bridezilla" request I had from the length of tablecloths to the shape the zucchini was cut in - they go completely above and beyond to make sure their couples are happy.
  
  The night of the wedding everything looked, and tasted, incredible! The cocktail and buffet tables were styled perfectly and the food was amazing. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Chef will not have your guests eating dry wedding chicken! I can't tell you how many times I heard from my guests "that was the best food I've had!" Not just at a wedding - but ever! The 14 member "dream team staff" they brought with them made sure my guests had full drinks, full plates and were taken care of. We received many compliments on how friendly the staff were. Kim made sure I ate and brought me a dinner plate and dessert so I wouldn't miss out on any of the food. They even packed up leftovers and we enjoyed them the next few nights for dinner.
  
  Working with Kim and Chef was such an easy and comfortable experience and everything was just beyond every expectation I had. I could not have asked for a better experience and highly recommend using them for any catering event. I'm already looking for an excuse to have a catered party just so I can eat Chef's food again!
• Ginger Sent on 04/04/2017
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  Stone Soup was recommended by a colleague who had used their services for her wedding so we went with it and actually planned our date based on their availability. Kim helped us every step of the way, talking us through decisions and cheering us on as we went. The result was more than fantastic. Our guests loved the food and the service was excellent. Shout out to Kim and Chef but also to Genevieve who was somehow next to me with a refill on a drink, the offer to put my plate at my seat when I got distracted talking with folks on the way, or bringing me dessert I hadn't even thought about requesting. If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you!

  Stone Soup was recommended by a colleague who had used their services for her wedding so we went with it and actually planned our date based on their availability. Kim helped us every step of the way, talking us through decisions and cheering us on as we went. The result was more than fantastic. Our guests loved the food and the service was excellent. Shout out to Kim and Chef but also to Genevieve who was somehow next to me with a refill on a drink, the offer to put my plate at my seat when I got distracted talking with folks on the way, or bringing me dessert I hadn't even thought about requesting. If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you!
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  Kim & Chef are amazing! They walked us through everything, every step of the way! They took care of us and our guests on our wedding day!!! You will not have to worry about a single thing on the day of your wedding. They truly exceeded our expectations!!! Kim & Chef provide an elegant way of displaying everything! Everyone complemented on how delicious the food was! They also enjoyed the large portions! We enjoyed the leftovers the next day, they were so caring, all the leftovers were neatly organized!!! They were such a pleasure to work with!! They are both a wonderful and amazing couple!!!

  Kim & Chef are amazing! They walked us through everything, every step of the way! They took care of us and our guests on our wedding day!!! You will not have to worry about a single thing on the day of your wedding. They truly exceeded our expectations!!! Kim & Chef provide an elegant way of displaying everything! Everyone complemented on how delicious the food was! They also enjoyed the large portions! We enjoyed the leftovers the next day, they were so caring, all the leftovers were neatly organized!!! They were such a pleasure to work with!! They are both a wonderful and amazing couple!!!
• Maya Sent on 11/06/2016
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  We found Stone Soup Catering through our wedding venue (Rock Creek Mansion) and we’re so glad we did. Stone Soup Catering was awesome! Kim and Chef insisted that we come in for a tasting before booking with them and we were in love from the first bite! Once booked, they were very flexible with the options offered (including making their barbecue sauce less spicy to accommodate personal preference), kept in touch regularly, and were great in responding to questions and offering suggestions. The food itself was absolutely delicious and we received many compliments from our guests. Kim and Chef asked us before the wedding what our drink preferences were and sent up drinks and snacks for us when we were changing between the ceremony and the reception. Their waitstaff made sure that we had our drinks refilled consistently during the reception and checked in on us regularly without being obtrusive.
  
  
  We are so glad that we chose Stone Soup Catering to be our wedding caterers and would definitely use them again next time we need an event catered!

  We found Stone Soup Catering through our wedding venue (Rock Creek Mansion) and we’re so glad we did. Stone Soup Catering was awesome! Kim and Chef insisted that we come in for a tasting before booking with them and we were in love from the first bite! Once booked, they were very flexible with the options offered (including making their barbecue sauce less spicy to accommodate personal preference), kept in touch regularly, and were great in responding to questions and offering suggestions. The food itself was absolutely delicious and we received many compliments from our guests. Kim and Chef asked us before the wedding what our drink preferences were and sent up drinks and snacks for us when we were changing between the ceremony and the reception. Their waitstaff made sure that we had our drinks refilled consistently during the reception and checked in on us regularly without being obtrusive.
  
  
  We are so glad that we chose Stone Soup Catering to be our wedding caterers and would definitely use them again next time we need an event catered!
• Aubrie Sent on 03/15/2017
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  Absolutely, hands down the best food and service. Working with Kim and Chef to get ready for our wedding was easy as pie! Their staff the day of was amazing. I couldn't have asked for better service and food! Plus the cookies are to die for!

  Absolutely, hands down the best food and service. Working with Kim and Chef to get ready for our wedding was easy as pie! Their staff the day of was amazing. I couldn't have asked for better service and food! Plus the cookies are to die for!
• Julie Sent on 02/05/2017
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  Choosing Stone Soup to cater our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! We first met Kim & Chef at an open house for Woodlawn Manor and were immediately impressed by their binders full of pictures of mouth watering food. They were also clearly very familiar with the Montgomery County Park venues. We looked at reviews on our way home from the open house and were amazed-no one had a bad thing to say! We ended up picking our date at Woodlawn based on Kim & Chef's availability. Even before we had committed, Kim was beyond helpful in the planning process. As soon as she had our date, she sent me pictures of a previous wedding at Woodlawn around the same time of year as ours so that we would have an idea of what the grounds would look like. She also sent me a list of recommendations for DJs who were familiar with Woodlawn. Planning the menu seemed like a breeze with Kim. I remember it was during the blizzard in January 2016 when I was snowed in, and Kim sent me a series of emails with quick questions for apps, entrees, table cloth colors, etc., and before I knew it we had a draft menu with months to spare! It was also so nice that Kim & Chef had so much experience catering at Woodlawn. They knew what worked best, so I put my trust in them for the Plan A and Plan B floor plans, and everything worked out great. Kim & Chef were prepared for things I didn't even know I would need! I had bought tall table number holders for each table, but they kept blowing over in the breeze. It could have been a disaster (one fell onto a candle!) but they were prepared with their own table number holders that they swapped in before the reception and they looked great. Thank you Kim & Chef!! On the day of, the servers were great. They made sure my husband I got to try each of the appetizers and brought us drinks so we didn't have to wait in line and were able to socialize with our guests. The food was amazing, and we still dream about the mac & cheese. I highly recommend Stone Soup!!

  Choosing Stone Soup to cater our wedding was one of the best decisions we made! We first met Kim & Chef at an open house for Woodlawn Manor and were immediately impressed by their binders full of pictures of mouth watering food. They were also clearly very familiar with the Montgomery County Park venues. We looked at reviews on our way home from the open house and were amazed-no one had a bad thing to say! We ended up picking our date at Woodlawn based on Kim & Chef's availability. Even before we had committed, Kim was beyond helpful in the planning process. As soon as she had our date, she sent me pictures of a previous wedding at Woodlawn around the same time of year as ours so that we would have an idea of what the grounds would look like. She also sent me a list of recommendations for DJs who were familiar with Woodlawn. Planning the menu seemed like a breeze with Kim. I remember it was during the blizzard in January 2016 when I was snowed in, and Kim sent me a series of emails with quick questions for apps, entrees, table cloth colors, etc., and before I knew it we had a draft menu with months to spare! It was also so nice that Kim & Chef had so much experience catering at Woodlawn. They knew what worked best, so I put my trust in them for the Plan A and Plan B floor plans, and everything worked out great. Kim & Chef were prepared for things I didn't even know I would need! I had bought tall table number holders for each table, but they kept blowing over in the breeze. It could have been a disaster (one fell onto a candle!) but they were prepared with their own table number holders that they swapped in before the reception and they looked great. Thank you Kim & Chef!! On the day of, the servers were great. They made sure my husband I got to try each of the appetizers and brought us drinks so we didn't have to wait in line and were able to socialize with our guests. The food was amazing, and we still dream about the mac & cheese. I highly recommend Stone Soup!!
• Sarah Sent on 09/02/2016
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  We had Stone soup cater for our wedding on July 17th, 2016 and their team really did all they could to make our day flawless! Kim and Chef Z were so incredibly knowledgeable and always provided us with such great advice from choices for a custom salad to vendor recommendations and even to wedding etiquette that we weren't sure of ourselves! They are simply perfect. Thank you for everything, Stone Soup! And we wish all future newlyweds good luck and happy planning!! ??

  We had Stone soup cater for our wedding on July 17th, 2016 and their team really did all they could to make our day flawless! Kim and Chef Z were so incredibly knowledgeable and always provided us with such great advice from choices for a custom salad to vendor recommendations and even to wedding etiquette that we weren't sure of ourselves! They are simply perfect. Thank you for everything, Stone Soup! And we wish all future newlyweds good luck and happy planning!! ??
• Robin Sent on 07/05/2016
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  We loved working with Kim and Chef! Both of them are upbeat, welcoming, and make you feel like part of the family. All of Chef's creations are delicious! Kim is very responsive and multi-talented: part caterer, part event planner, and part therapist! Kim is great to bounce ideas off of and never pushes you to go beyond your budget. In fact, she had many ideas to help us control costs. Our wedding was at Woodlawn Manor (MNCPPC) where Kim and Chef have done many events. Their institutional knowledge of Woodlawn helped things go very smoothly. I wholeheartedly recommend them!

  We loved working with Kim and Chef! Both of them are upbeat, welcoming, and make you feel like part of the family. All of Chef's creations are delicious! Kim is very responsive and multi-talented: part caterer, part event planner, and part therapist! Kim is great to bounce ideas off of and never pushes you to go beyond your budget. In fact, she had many ideas to help us control costs. Our wedding was at Woodlawn Manor (MNCPPC) where Kim and Chef have done many events. Their institutional knowledge of Woodlawn helped things go very smoothly. I wholeheartedly recommend them!
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  Kim and Chef were amazing to work with. Kim was very responsive by email and answered all of our questions very quickly. They were more than willing to work with us to keep within our budget and they did not pressure us to do anything we didn’t want to do. The food that Chef makes is fantastic and it is an absolute joy to taste anything he makes from desserts to savory meals. Kim and Chef listened to our needs for the wedding and worked with us to make something we will never forget! They are usually at the open house for the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek in Boyds, MD and that made them a perfect choice along with the venue as they work together so well.

  Kim and Chef were amazing to work with. Kim was very responsive by email and answered all of our questions very quickly. They were more than willing to work with us to keep within our budget and they did not pressure us to do anything we didn’t want to do. The food that Chef makes is fantastic and it is an absolute joy to taste anything he makes from desserts to savory meals. Kim and Chef listened to our needs for the wedding and worked with us to make something we will never forget! They are usually at the open house for the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek in Boyds, MD and that made them a perfect choice along with the venue as they work together so well.
• Shyanne Sent on 11/06/2015
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  Kim and Chef are amazing! Not only was the food amazing but Kim and chef went above and beyond to help me make our wedding unforgettable and run so smoothly! They went above and beyond normal catering duties to help me, a stressed out bride, relax and I couldn't be more grateful!

  Kim and Chef are amazing! Not only was the food amazing but Kim and chef went above and beyond to help me make our wedding unforgettable and run so smoothly! They went above and beyond normal catering duties to help me, a stressed out bride, relax and I couldn't be more grateful!
• Amanda Sent on 10/19/2015
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  Kim and Chef are by far the kindest people we've ever had the pleasure to work with. They gave us so much variety and fantastic food for such a great price! They worked with us to make sure that we were providing our guests with enough options, while keeping our budget in mind. They also were so willing to help us with other nuances of a wedding that we didn't even think about! Not only were they quick to respond to emails, but they also provided us with other ways to contact them on the day of our wedding. We would definitely recommend them to anyone who came asking! They are our favorite!

  Kim and Chef are by far the kindest people we've ever had the pleasure to work with. They gave us so much variety and fantastic food for such a great price! They worked with us to make sure that we were providing our guests with enough options, while keeping our budget in mind. They also were so willing to help us with other nuances of a wedding that we didn't even think about! Not only were they quick to respond to emails, but they also provided us with other ways to contact them on the day of our wedding. We would definitely recommend them to anyone who came asking! They are our favorite!
• Justin Sent on 11/22/2015
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  Kim and Chef catered our wedding at the Lodge at Little Seneca. It was everything we hoped for and more. Kim is extremely responsive and helpful with answers to questions drawn from significant experience over the years. Chef's food had friends and family raving for weeks afterward. I will be recommending them to everyone I know, and will hire again for other events.

  Kim and Chef catered our wedding at the Lodge at Little Seneca. It was everything we hoped for and more. Kim is extremely responsive and helpful with answers to questions drawn from significant experience over the years. Chef's food had friends and family raving for weeks afterward. I will be recommending them to everyone I know, and will hire again for other events.
• Nadia Sent on 10/12/2015
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  Kim and Chef are amazing!!! They took such good care of us and helped make our day go very well. I cant say enough about these guys.

  Kim and Chef are amazing!!! They took such good care of us and helped make our day go very well. I cant say enough about these guys.
• Eric Sent on 09/09/2015
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  Kim and Chef kick ass! Not only did they help two procrastinators organize and plan the wedding of the year (ours of course :p) they saved the day! On the day of the wedding, our cake supplier let us know they had not made the cupcakes we ordered because they thought we cancelled the order. I called Kim and within 20 minutes she had me set up with enough root beer cake for all our guests. They saved us from the biggest disaster of the day like it was nothing at all. We got so many compliments on the food and they deserved everyone of them. Make sure to have some of their cookies if only for yourself. They are the cookies that dreams are made of. Thanks for everything you guys, it was the best night of our lives!

  Kim and Chef kick ass! Not only did they help two procrastinators organize and plan the wedding of the year (ours of course :p) they saved the day! On the day of the wedding, our cake supplier let us know they had not made the cupcakes we ordered because they thought we cancelled the order. I called Kim and within 20 minutes she had me set up with enough root beer cake for all our guests. They saved us from the biggest disaster of the day like it was nothing at all. We got so many compliments on the food and they deserved everyone of them. Make sure to have some of their cookies if only for yourself. They are the cookies that dreams are made of. Thanks for everything you guys, it was the best night of our lives!

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