Palate Pleasers

Business Details

45 Years

experience

Your Trusted Partner for Catering Solutions in Annapolis

Palate Pleasers, Inc. has been providing exceptional catering services since 1981. We specialize in creating unforgettable experiences for wedding receptions, upscale parties, dinners, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events for groups ranging from five to 700 people. As a family-owned and operated business based in Annapolis, Maryland, we extend our services to Potomac, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, and Maryland's Eastern Shore. At Palate Pleasers, we pride ourselves on offering a wide range of high-quality foods, with many menus that can be customized to meet our clients' specific needs. Our in-house bakery produces some of the most delicious and beautiful wedding cakes, birthday cakes, and pastries in the region.

Our goal is to make entertaining as care-free as possible so that clients can be guests at their own parties. We provide a variety of services to suit both formal and informal occasions, with a professional and friendly staff dedicated to beautiful presentation. Our team includes Owner Sally Kaiser, General Manager Eric Daniels, and Executive Chef Amy Daniels, who all take pride in creating exactly what our clients want. We offer personal consultations to discuss special events and look forward to working with each client to create unique and memorable experiences.

Services

Wedding Catering Party Catering Corporate Events Gourmet To-Go Boat Charter Catering Theme Parties Wedding Cakes Custom Menus Event Planning Catering Consultations

Details

Year established: 1981

Highlights and features

We offer personalized catering services for events of all sizes since 1981.
Our in-house bakery creates exquisite custom wedding cakes and pastries.
We provide comprehensive event planning assistance beyond just food services.
Our professional and friendly staff ensures beautiful presentation and service.
We cater throughout Maryland and Washington DC with local expertise.

What people say

Delicious food - great service The preparation your staff did was absolutely wonderful The food was delicious, beautifully presented It was an excellent meal The dessert are equally as good

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Services

Wedding Catering

Palate Pleasers specializes in wedding catering, providing full-service solutions for ceremonies and receptions of all sizes. Our experienced team creates customized menus, coordinates with venues and vendors, and delivers outstanding presentation and service. We have catered hundreds of weddings since 1981, developing expertise in managing timelines, guest logistics, and special dietary needs while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

Party Catering

We offer comprehensive party catering for birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations. Our services range from intimate dinners to large-scale events, with menu options that can be customized to match any theme or occasion. From casual backyard gatherings to elegant soires, our professional staff handles all details including food preparation, service coordination, and setup/breakdown logistics to ensure stress-free entertaining experiences for hosts and memorable events for guests.

Corporate Events

Palate Pleasers provides professional catering for corporate functions including conferences, award ceremonies, product launches, and networking events. Our experienced team works closely with clients to create menus that suit business occasions while maintaining exceptional quality and presentation. We handle all aspects of event execution including timing coordination, staff management, and compliance with venue requirements to ensure seamless experiences that reflect positively on our clients' professional brands.

Gourmet To-Go

Our Gourmet To-Go service offers freshly prepared meals available for pickup at our Annapolis location. The service features changing daily specials and a variety of ready-to-eat options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Customers can purchase individual items or complete meals for personal consumption or small gatherings. The store also serves as our main catering kitchen, showcasing our commitment to quality ingredients and culinary expertise in every prepared dish.

Wedding Cakes

Our in-house bakery creates custom-designed wedding cakes using premium ingredients, with multiple flavor and decoration options. Each cake features four layers per tier, with choices of fillings and butter cream icing. Our professional cake decorator has extensive experience creating both traditional and contemporary designs, incorporating fresh flowers and fruits when desired. We provide consultation services to help couples select the perfect cake for their wedding theme and venue requirements.

People

Sally Kaiser

Owner

As owner of Palate Pleasers since 1981, Sally has built the business on a foundation of exceptional catering services, quality ingredients, and personalized attention to each client's needs. Her leadership has grown the company into a respected catering provider in the Annapolis area.

Eric Daniels

General Manager

Eric oversees daily operations at Palate Pleasers, ensuring that every client receives personalized attention and that all events meet the company's high standards. With years of experience in the catering business, he plays a key role in client consultations and event coordination.

Amy Daniels

Executive Chef

As executive chef, Amy supervises the preparation of all catering menus using the highest quality ingredients. She brings culinary expertise to create distinctive dishes and oversees the in-house bakery that produces custom wedding cakes and pastries that have become a hallmark of Palate Pleasers' offerings.

Questions

What types of events does Palate Pleasers cater?

We cater weddings, parties, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and boat charter events for groups of 5 to 700 people in Maryland and Washington DC.

Are your wedding cakes made on-site?

All our wedding cakes are made fresh from scratch in our in-house bakery using premium ingredients with four layers per tier and custom fillings and decoration options.

Do you offer catering outside of Maryland?

While based in Annapolis, we extend our catering services to Washington DC, Baltimore, and Maryland's Eastern Shore for events of various sizes.

Can I customize my catering menu?

Yes, we offer fully customizable menus and work with clients to create unique dining experiences that match their specific needs and preferences.

Do you provide complete event planning services?

Our catering services include assistance with menu planning, venue coordination, rental arrangements, and vendor recommendations, similar to traditional wedding planning services.

What are your Gourmet To-Go store hours?

Our Gourmet To-Go store is open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and Saturday 9am-1pm at our Annapolis location.

Reviews (7)

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Robin N.

Jun 28, 2022 Report

As a long time customer, Just found out today from manager that the food preparers and front people do not wear masks. This is despite rising Covid Infections in our Annapolis community. The hypocrisy is that their website and sign on front door asks customers to please wear masks. I am saddened about this deception.

Katelyn Birmingham

Jun 03, 2022 Report

I just got 200 cupcakes for my baby shower and they were wonderful! Everyone raved about them! I recommend trying every flavor! Each one was amazing!

Kiki Knight

May 06, 2022 Report

I contacted Palate Pleasers about catering a dinner during my son's Commissioning Week from the US Naval Academy. I was emailing with Eric and we decided on a menu and I told him I would like to move forward and place the order. He never responded. I emailed him again, I called and left a message, I called and spoke with someone who assured me Eric would be in touch the next day.nothing. I sent a final email telling him that unless I heard from him within the next day I would be going with another caterer. It's been a week and I still haven't heard back. I'm very disappointed in the lack of professionalism and common courtesy. Needless to say Palate Pleasers will NOT be catering my event.

Jennie Slack

Apr 15, 2022 Report

I can't express enough the gratitude I have for Palate Pleasers. We used them to cater our Grand Opening, and they did a phenomenal job. From the presentation to the quality of the food. just incredible! We will certainly use them for all of our events. Thank you, Palate Pleasers!

Sung Gil

Mar 09, 2022 Report

This store's food is nothing special but their prices are exorbitant. What is special is their advertising skills not food making skills. The owner of this store does not rely on conventional advertising. Instead he constantly develops new advertising ideas and puts them into effect. If a store has unproportionately a large number of five-star reviews, one should have reasonable skepticism that some of those who write the five star reviews are not its real customers. It is said that some stores' five star reviews are left by relatives, friends, suppliers, contractors or employees.

Meredith Esposito

Feb 13, 2022 Report

Once again palate pleasers hit it out of the park. The food is amazing, the ideas are unique and the staff is top notch. The head caterer met us on her day off to make sure we got the leftovers. Amy is easy to work with. I highly recommend! We have used them for both our children's bar and bat mitzvahs.

Kenya G.

Dec 17, 2021 Report

Palate pleasers is a solid choice for a work lunch. It is quick with healthy options to choose from. I got the caesar last time with steak and I was not disappointed. Next time I might try one of the other salads.