Eat & Smile Catering

About Eat & Smile Catering

Oliver Friendly

Executive Chef

A veteran of DC's fine dining community, Oliver started Eat & Smile Catering in 2007 to help bring local sourcing and sustainable practices to DC's catered events. He strives to build every wedding menu specifically to the tastes of each couple blending their culinary heritage and tastes to make their menu as unique as their wedding.

We are DC's premier locally sourced and sustainable caterer. We think local tastes better and we think you will too! We started in 2007 to bring a fine dining flair to your wedding with great tastes and approachable pricing

Services

Meal types

  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal
  • Stationary appetizers

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  • Betsy T.

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    •Elizabeth T.•Jun 23

    Eat Smile was so lovely to work with! They are friendly and accommodating and a great deal in the DC area. I appreciated the ability to bring in some family/cultural foods that they staff was willing to incorporate into our menu. They were easy to work with, very experienced with most venues we looked at, and the food is amazing!!

  • Absolutely Exceptional Catering

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    •Kathryn•Jun 23

    From our very first conversation with Oliver (owner), we knew we were in good hands with a professional who knew his stuff. He and his team's professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine excitement for our special day set them apart from the start. Throughout the planning process, he was attentive, responsive, and truly listened to our vision. Our tasting was so much fun and helped us realize we had picked the right company. On the big day, the Eat & Smile Team was seamless—everything ran smoothly, and they made sure every guest felt taken care of. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, which allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment! And the food—wow/no words/chef's kiss!! Our guests are still raving about the delicious dishes, from the beautifully presented appetizers to the decadent desserts. We enjoyed everything, and it was clear that the food was made with care and expertise. It’s rare to find a caterer who exceeds expectations in both service and cuisine, but this team did just that. We can’t thank Oliver and his dedicated staff enough for making our celebration so memorable. If you want your event to be truly special, look no further!

  • Five Stars Aren't Enough!

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    •Larissa N.•Jun 20

    Oh wow, finding a food vendor for our banquet hall wedding was the hardest part of planning! We had tastings with two other vendors and had reached out to probably 10 others before we got to speak with Oliver at Eat & Smile. The first two tastings were a disaster, and we were feeling despondent! But from the first conversation with Oliver, we had hope! His whole approach to fresh, farm-to-table food is refreshing and delightful. He tries to keep his business as green and sustainable as possible while also keeping taste and experience at the forefront. And he's really awesome to work with. He knows this industry inside and out and is so helpful when helping you understand how much of everything you need and what not to spend your money on and stuff like that. And the food...the food is impeccable. So delicious. And he tries to make sure that it tells your story. He wants to know if you have a favorite snack or spent a year abroad and liked a certain treat from that country. He'll work it in some way. It's amazing. He makes your menu personal to you as a couple, not just some bland chicken and overcooked steak. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the food was and how different our choices were (we offered pollo guisado, which is Dominican stewed chicken, with black beans and rice, or shrimp and cheesy grits for the two main dishes). I can't recommend Eat & Smile enough!!

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