The Joy of Eating
contact for price
Scheduling
Budget per person
Sorry this pro can’t do your job, but we know other pros who can.
Introduction: We work with each client to customize a menu that fits their budget and desires! That's exactly what catering is! We want our clients to get the best they can get from our food and service while not feeling like they are stuck within one menu.
When celebrating with family and friends, food is essential to the design of gatherings. We love when guests and clients enjoy what we bring to the table and recognize how we impact their event!
Overview
Hired 8 times
11 years in business
Payment methods
Ask this pro about their preferred payment method.
Featured Projects
11 photos
Specialties
Event type
, , , , , , , , , ,
Cuisine(s)
, , , , , , , , , ,
Reviews
Exceptional 5.0
9 reviews
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Ralph F.
Jul 26, 2015
·
Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Wedding and Event Catering
Kate G.
Dec 27, 2014
Chef, Andrew Holden is more than qualified to meet any culinary need. I was worried when the responsibility of planning my dads 50th birthday fell into my hands! My friend recommended The Joy of Eating and Andrew made it so simple for me to figure out my budget and plan a beautiful family style dinner and cocktail reception. His staff was extremely sweet and professional. They provided white glove service and really made my event special. What obviously stood out to me and really impressed myself and our guests was the food. His food is AMAZING. I knew Andrew had a lot of experience but only natural talent is capable of making every step in the process smooth and produce such creativity in the kitchen. I'm not the type to write reviews but I would like to share this with you if you're like me and don't want to ruin your guests night with the thought of your own cooking! Andrew is the best and is a lot of fun to work with. He explains everything in detail and most importantly delivers a great product seamlessly.
The Joy of Eating's reply
Thank you very much, Kate, for the glowing review of our services! We had an absolute blast helping to plan and execute your dads birthday dinner! It truly was an honor and pleasure to serve you!
Soumya M.
Feb 1, 2015
We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday party with catering from Andrew Holden's Joy of Eating. I have to say, this was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The food was fabulous....way before the event, Andrew worked with me to cater to my specific needs. He offered suggestions when asked, and changed things to suit my needs without any hesitation. I had a lot of vegetarian/no meat guests, and he accommodated us with excellent seafood/veg options. On top of all this, he helped with the serving, and even cleaned up! One of my guests wanted to take him home!
His prices are reasonable and he worked within my budget. Several guests asked for his card and I have apparently "raised the bar" for parties....Thanks Andrew!
The Joy of Eating's reply
Hi Soumya,
Thank you so much for the great review! I hope that you, Mike, and your newest addition to the family are all healthy and happy!
Take care,
Andrew
William B.
Jan 31, 2015
I wanted to plan and have a simple but eloquent lunch for my wife on her 77th birthday. With that in mind and on the recommendation of a friend I contacted Andrew. He patiently listened to my vague ideas of what to have. He refined those ideas into an excellent gourmet luncheon. The service provided by his staff was equal to the quality and presentation of the food. To top off the experience he did all of this under the budget I had. It was a 77th birthday to remember. Thank you Andrew!
The Joy of Eating's reply
William, you have an extraordinary family and we really enjoyed being a part of your special day. Thank you very much for being such a pleasure to work with!
Erik W.
Apr 5, 2015
·
Hired on Thumbtack
Hired on Thumbtack
Andrew Holden and The Joy of Eating are absolutely magnificent. We hired Andrew for our 75-person casual wedding celebration in an art gallery in DC. We served a standing, cocktail-style dinner, so our caterer needed to go the extra mile to design the menu, presentation, and service.
First, the food was just delicious. Andrew's food was the best we have ever had from a caterer, either in our search or at other events, and our guests absolutely loved it. The menu was original and unique, and all of the elements worked - hot items were hot, cold items cold, filo wrapped grilled asparagus crispy, braised pork shoulder sliders tender and rich.
Second, working with Andrew was a joy. He did an extensive food tasting, wine tasting and two visits to the event space to plan the service and presentation. Throughout, Andrew was superb. He offered advice and ideas thoughtfully, listened intently and absorbed our vision for the event.
Third, we had a tight budget, and Andrew worked with it without hesitation or surprises. Andrew's price quote was extremely competitive compared to what is generally considered the going rate for caterers in DC, and he provided detailed estimates and had straightforward discussions of cost and options to manage cost.
Finally, Andrew consistently went the extra mile to ensure everything met our hopes and our vision. I found a local craft brewery a week before the wedding and Andrew added it to the bar menu. The venue really preferred to work with their own list of preferred caterers, but Andrew managed the relationship expertly, made them comfortable, and even hired one of their regular event staff to ensure smooth operations.
Bottom line, I will absolutely hire Andrew and The Joy of Eating any time I need a caterer and will refer him to friends and colleagues enthusiastically.
The Joy of Eating's reply
Erik,
Thanks again for the awesome review! I hope all is well with you and Emily!
Take care,
Andrew
Wedding and Event Catering