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Helga’s Caterers is a professional, family-owned catering company in Northern Virginia. They have been providing fine dining services and creating memorable experiences for celebrations in the Washington, D.C. area for over 40 years. Helga’s Caterers specializes in full-service catering and event planning to make your day extraordinary.

Services Offered
Helga’s Caterers has it all when it comes to catering and event planning. They offer over 50 event sites for you to select from within the Washington, D.C, Maryland, and Virginia areas. Whether it is your bridal shower, bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner or wedding reception, Helga’s Caterers will make your day unforgettable.

Cuisine
Helga’s Caterers is able to please any crowd with their plethora of menu options and serving styles. Helga’s Caterers will fit their serving style to your favor whether you prefer plated, family style, or anything in between. No matter which style you decide, Helga’s team will take care of the delivery, setup and cleanup services. Helga’s Caterers provides a variety of cuisine types, including but not limited to:

  • American
  • Cajun
  • Latin American
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southwestern
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Southern
  • Spanish


Other Services
In addition to full-service catering, Helga’s Caterers can provide additional amenities, from your dream wedding cake to beautiful flower arrangements. Whether you are planning a smaller intimate gathering, or an extravagant celebration, Helga’s Catering will provide:

  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Chairs
  • Tableware and linens
  • Custom menu
  • Cake cutting
  • Bar services
  • Chocolate fountain
  • Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Greek
Italian
Latin American
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Helga's Caterers

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
96 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Helga's Caterers is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The food is described as delicious, with a variety of options to choose from. The staff, including Michael and Chrissy, are praised for their professionalism and attentiveness. Reviewers appreciate the communication and flexibility of the catering team, as well as their ability to accommodate last-minute changes. Guests also mention the beautiful presentation of the food and the helpfulness of the bartenders. Overall, Helga's Caterers receives positive feedback for their exceptional service and great-tasting food.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Helga's Caterers is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. The food is described as delicious, with a variety of options to choose from. The staff, including Michael and Chrissy, are praised for their professionalism and attentiveness. Reviewers appreciate the communication and flexibility of the catering team, as well as their ability to accommodate last-minute changes. Guests also mention the beautiful presentation of the food and the helpfulness of the bartenders. Overall, Helga's Caterers receives positive feedback for their exceptional service and great-tasting food.

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Cynthia C. Sent on 04/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Food and Service

From the tasting to the wedding Helga’s Caterers is top notch. Michael and his staff was phenomenal and the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. The table decorations were beautiful and Kristy took care of us all evening long to make our daughter’s wedding a day to remember. I highly recommend Helga’s for any wedding or special occasion.
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Casey Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding

I would without a doubt recommend Helga’s Caterers. We used them for our 80 person wedding and did not skimp on food. The Asian station with Peking duck and vegetarian spring rolls were brought up weeks after the wedding. We had the pasta station and it was decorated with so much thought and care. The beef tenderloin and horseradish sauce was delicious. The staff including the bartenders were so fabulous and professional. I love this vendor. Michael was so great to work with from the taste testing to adding linens and glassware for the reception. His communication was effortless and I knew I was getting everything I asked for and more. Thank you for making my wedding day so special. This vendor is worth it.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 10/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed our whole experience with Helga’s from the start of the planning process to the wedding weekend. The owner, Michael, and his entire staff are incredibly professional & provide wonderful services. Everyone at our wedding commented on how amazing our cocktail hour & reception food was! Not a single item on the menu was anything less than delicious. Michael welcomed my husband & I in for a tasting early in the process which was equally delightful — himself & his staff were again so kind & professional. Every little change that came up during the planning process leading up to wedding day was quickly included & noted by Michael & team. We appreciate how accommodating & flexible this team was on a day where there are so many little details. We cannot stress how highly we recommend Helga’s for your wedding. You will not be disappointed! Oh, and the bartenders were awesome!!!
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Real Weddings

Julie & Kenneth
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Weddings with Willow Weddings with Willow Wedding Planners

I was the wedding coordinator on behalf of a couple that hired Helga's Catering for their wedding. I was very impressed with their level of service. They not only provided food but were in charge of all set up, break down, linens, dishes, etc. They drew out a floor plan prior to the wedding, which was very helpful for myself and the bride/groom. They were also in charge of clean up and I don't mean just breaking down the tables and clearing out. They vacuumed, among other things, and made the room look as though we were never there. Additionally, they arrived 30 minutes before the vendor start time, to begin set up, eager to get everything started. Of course, the food was great too!

Event Details by Edelina Event Details by Edelina Wedding Planners

Helga's is wonderful to work with; they stay in constant contact with the customer and with coordinators; very accommodating in terms of changes and specialty requests; wonderful, gracious and helpful staff with "can-do" attitudes, you really can't ask for more! Did I mention the food is also delicious?

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Helga's Caterers frequently asked questions

Helga's Caterers offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Helga's Caterers offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Helga's Caterers, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Helga's Caterers, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Helga's Caterers provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Helga's Caterers offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Helga's Caterers is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.

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