Well Dunn Catering Reviews
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
123 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Zoe H. Sent on 10/17/2022Highly Recommend!
We both consider ourselves foodies and love trying different restaurants/cuisines which made us very particular about our food choices for our wedding. To say that we were lucky to have Cameron and the Well Dunn team for our wedding would be an understatement – he worked with us so that we could customize our dream wedding within our budget. From orchestrating fun signature drinks that our guests loved and putting together desserts/late night snacks that had everyone in awe – Well Dunn went above and beyond to give us the perfect food for our special day. The presentation was exactly what we wanted and reminded us of the colorful, fun, and beautiful dates we used to have in DC. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and we were able to meet with Cameron multiple times leading up to the wedding and their team took care of every change/update that came up. Not once did we feel like Cameron and his team were trying to sell us more while we were changing our minds. They listened to all our ideas/visions and were able to incorporate everything so smoothly while staying within the budget. Based on our experience, we know they would be an amazing addition to any wedding (or party/event). If you are looking for a catering company, look no further. You will be so happy to work with Well Dunn! -
Jenny V. Sent on 09/18/2022
Fine Dining Catering Experience
My husband and I are foodies, and we loved working with Cameron and his team at Well Dunn. Food is creative, delicious and beautiful!!! Service was fantastic -- these are the kind of folks who set all the plates down at the same time for a table, within reason. Our tasting experience was soooo amazing. From the moment we entered the door, we felt so pampered. It was basically a private fine dining experience. I'd had a few drinks by the time we were choosing our linens and dinnerware, so that was a very fun time :) -
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Catherine K. Sent on 01/01/2021Wonderful Food and Attentive Staff
Natalie Walker and the rest of the Well Dunn staff were wonderful to work with. The food, drinks, and service were perfect, and Natalie made sure the planning process was painless, sharing seasonal menu ideas, suggesting place settings, and helping us re-work certain details when we decided to downsize in light of the pandemic. We asked our guests and our vendors to follow safety protocols, and Well Dunn staff were prepared with safe serving techniques and PPE. They sent the newlyweds home with packaged leftovers (which we were glad to enjoy the next night), and left our host’s kitchen spotless. We would highly recommend Well Dunn to anyone planning an event in the Washington, D.C., area, and hope to work with them again. (Inspired by this experience, we ordered several items from their Thanksgiving take-out menu; that was excellent, too!) -
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Ellen G. Sent on 11/16/2021Perfection from start to finish
Well Dunn was one of the caterers that was recommended by The US Institute of Peace. Spoke with other recommended caterers but quickly settled on Well Dunn for their flexibility, menu choices, pricing and reputation. Best decision ever. Wedding had to be delayed by 1 1/2 years due to covid, but Well Dunn was able to stay with me as we moved the date many times. Finally, on November 6, the wedding went off without a hitch. The guests are still raving about the food--appetizers, dinner and the delicious desserts. The waitstaff was meticulous and cared for all our guests and their requests efficiently. Pricing was appropriate for the type of event we had, so no surprises. Lovely linen rental company that Well Dunn worked with enhanced the overall look of the dinner. I can't say enough about Joanie Rylander who was with me all the way. She was truly the reason we chose Well Dunn. Her experience in the business and her suggestions for all parts of the wedding were invaluable. You can't go wrong in choosing Well Dunn. -
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Susie T. Sent on 10/24/2021Well Dunn - Great Service!
I had the pleasure of working with Joanie and her team for our wedding in September 2021. I'm so happy we went with Well Dunn. We had a variety of options during our tasting, and we were able to have all the different food options we envisioned having. We hired Well Dunn before the pandemic and Joanie and the team were very flexible about making sure we still had the wedding we originally planned. Everyone loved the food and experience! -
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Matt Sent on 10/06/2019Great Caterer!
We had nothing but good experiences with Well Dunn. Joanie was easy to work with and accommodating for any changes that came up right until the day of. The staff were professional and the food was as great as I'd hoped it would be. They even took care of setting some things up that we didn't expect them to help with. When we look back on the many positive memories of our wedding, it's impossible to separate the experience Joanie helped us create from how perfect our night was from beginning to end. They really cared about making sure the day went smoothly, and I'm so glad we went with Well Dunn! -
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Erica Sent on 07/12/2019Amazing Caterer!
Choosing to work with Well Dunn was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! We worked with Natalie, who exceeded all of our expectations. When I reached out to caterers about our preferences, and got some sample menus back, Well Dunn's stood out for its attention to our requests. From choosing the menu, to doing our tasting and selecting linens, and then working on final guest counts, the walk through, and seating, Natalie was extremely responsive, helpful and well organized. All of our food was wonderful, and got rave reviews from guests. The day was executed perfectly. Our guests commented on how efficient and great Well Dunn's staff was. One member made sure my groom and I each got a plate of all the hors d'oeuvres, which I really appreciated, as it was a very busy day. I highly recommend using Well Dunn for your wedding. -
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Sarah Sent on 07/17/2019Well done for Well Dunn!
My husband and I recently got married at The Decatur House this June and we were blessed to have Well Dunn cater our event. From start to finish, Well Dunn was an absolute joy to work with for our big day. Joanie took wonderful care of us throughout this process and made sure everything was attended to. The food was fantastic and our guests are still talking about it! Thank you for all you did you make our wedding truly a wonderful event!
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Lauren Sent on 08/28/2019Amazing, creative food and wonderful staff
Joanie at Well Dunn was an amazing partner to cater my 200 person wedding in August 2019. My husband and I opted for a station style vs. a seated dinner to encourage our guests to walk around the outdoor venue and meet more people. The food was OUTSTANDING. The passed hors d'oeuvres were awesome (thai coconut beef, lamb loin, mango gazpacho, fish tacos, lobster rolls, and burrata -- and it was hard to narrow to that list!) and Joanie helped us customize the menus of the stations to exactly our liking, including getting the specific oysters we love for our raw bar. The presentation and service was all top notch - so many people made a point to tell me how much they loved the food and how impressed they were by the entire staff. I couldn't recommend Well Dunn more highly! -
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Marie Sent on 04/17/2019
Exceptionally Quality and Easy to Work With
Natalie and the Well Dunn team handled everything beautifully - staff was on top of their game, food was delicious, speciality cocktails were great, linens and table settings superb. We got endless compliments from our families and guests on our wedding. -
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Sara Sent on 11/26/2018Delicious food and great team
We got so many compliments on the delicious food at our wedding -- Joanie and Well Dunn created the most perfect fall menu. We also had a lot of specific requests, from specialty cocktails to kosher food that required another caterer, but Joanie made sure we got everything we needed and that the big day went smoothly. Would highly recommend!! -
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Amanda Sent on 11/06/2018Incredible Service and Food!
We could not have been happier with our choice to go with Well Dunn! The catering manager, Cameron, is a consummate professional with impeccable taste - he made sure every single detail was taken care of! The food and signature cocktails were incredible and got tons of compliments from our guests - and the staff were courteous and quick! We were able to finish dinner ahead of schedule and get to the important part of the evening - dancing! -
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Lindsey Sent on 08/07/2019Exceptional Service and Delicious Food
Well Dunn catered our 150-person wedding at Long View Gallery in October. Our catering manager was Joanie, who has a ton of experience and was great to work with. Their food is amazing, and we got a ton of compliments on the hors d’oeuvres especially. We had a seated dinner, and the service was impeccable. I was in awe watching the staff bring food to the tables, and a lot of our guests commented how impressed they were as well. We also had them provide dessert bites in lieu of a cake, and they were delicious as well! Thank you Joanie and Well Dunn! -
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Rico M. Sent on 11/12/2018Well Dunn is the best in the DMV!
Lindsay and the Well Dunn crew were simply amazing. We narrowed it down to 5 caterers to use and Well Dunn as only 1 of 2 that actually obliged in doing a tasting before we made our decision!!! They earned our business and Lindsey with Well Dunn was so easy and collaborative to work with. We changed our minds vs a couple times with food and all we ever heard from Lindsay and team was "we got you!" . And the best thing is they didn't price gauge us at all!! As we currently live in NYC and frequent 5 Star and Michelin restaurants, these guys are the real deal! Lindsey will make sure you are covered. We loved Marcos, our private attendants during the ceremony - He literally was the BEST. No task too big too small for him and he was always there when we needed him. We are thankful that our wedding manager Julie Park with Birch Event & Design brought them to us! If you aren't using them then you are seriously missing out. -
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Kat Sent on 10/15/2018Fantastic, Elegant, Exciting Food
Our top priority was having delicious food that guests would actually remember for the right reasons. We didn't have a ton of money to spend, so we wanted to make every last penny count. Well Dunn worked closely with us to make sure that our vision came through. Our custom cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres (Figs in a Blanket!), and main course stations were absolutely perfect. Some of our friends had recently returned from South Korea, and said that Well Dunn's BiBimBap station was better than what they had eaten in Seoul. Well Dunn also happily worked with us to cut up and present some cheese wheels that we purchased locally. We were truly thrilled with the food and presentation and would happily recommend them to anyone in the DC area!
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