Catering & Entertaining

Delicious food. Personalized service. Exceptional quality.

Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner party, family celebration, holiday gathering, corporate meeting, or community event, The Market at River Falls brings together exceptional food, personalized service, and years of entertaining expertise to help make every occasion memorable.

From beautifully prepared platters and chef-crafted meals to customized menus and thoughtful recommendations, our team is here to help you create an experience your guests will enjoy and remember.

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More Than Catering. A Trusted Entertaining Partner.

For years, families, professionals, and organizations throughout Potomac and the surrounding communities have relied on The Market at River Falls for exceptional food and trusted guidance.

Our team understands that every event is unique. Whether you're planning a casual gathering for friends, a holiday celebration, a milestone birthday, or an important business function, we'll help you select the right menu, portions, presentation, and pairings to fit your occasion.

Catering for Every Occasion

Private Gatherings

Dinner parties, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, showers, and family celebrations.

Corporate Events

Meetings, client presentations, employee appreciation events, open houses, and office gatherings.

Holiday Entertaining

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Passover, Easter, Fourth of July celebrations, and seasonal gatherings.

Community Events

School functions, nonprofit events, neighborhood gatherings, and local celebrations.

Personalized Menus for Every Guest

We understand that today's gatherings often include a variety of dietary preferences, cultural traditions, and allergy considerations.

Our team can help accommodate:

  • Vegetarian and Vegan Preferences
  • Gluten-Conscious Options
  • Kosher-Inspired Selections
  • Halal-Friendly Requests
  • Dairy-Free Choices
  • Allergy-Conscious Menu Planning
  • Customized Entertaining Menus

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs and create recommendations tailored to your guests.

Entertaining Made Easy

Not sure how much food to order? Looking for wine pairings? Need ideas for appetizers, side dishes, desserts, or seasonal menus?

Because we help cater hundreds of gatherings throughout the year, we can guide you through the planning process and help you create a menu that feels effortless, balanced, and appropriate for your event.

Our goal is simple: to help you enjoy your guests while we help with the food.

Start Planning. Let’s Chat.

Every event is unique, and that's why we prefer to start with a conversation. Having catered countless gatherings, celebrations, corporate events, and community functions throughout the area, our team brings the experience and expertise to help guide menu selections, quantities, presentation, and special requests.

Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner party, holiday gathering, milestone celebration, or accommodating dietary, cultural, or allergy-related needs, we're here to help create an event that feels effortless and memorable.

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Seafood

From the Sea

Seafood is Our Specialty and the Surest Way to Impress Your Guests!  •  MP-Market Price

Tuna Tartare

$40/lb   (2lb min)

Diced Raw Sushi-Grade Tuna combined with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger + Miso Ginger Dressing

Lobster Thermidor

$27.99/each

(minimum order of 2 pieces)

Half a 2lb Lobster baked with Spinach Mushrooms and a Brandy Cream Sauce

Oysters

$27/dz

Raw Shucked Oysters served on a bed of ice with Lemon Wedges, Cocktail + Mignonette Sauces

*ask about available varieties

Oysters Rockefeller

$36/dz

Oysters Grilled with Spinach, Parmesan, Bacon + Buttered Bread Crumbs

Shrimp Oreganata

$36/dz

Butterflied Jumbo Shrimp marinated in Olive Oil, Wine, Garlic, Herbs, Lemon Zest, topped with Bread Crumbs + Parmesan Cheese

Scallops

$44/lb

Large Sea Scallops Pan-Seared in an Herb-Laden Lemon Butter garnished with Fresh Parsley

Mussels

$11/lb   (3lb min)

Bag of Cleaned Mussels + Container of Flavorful Broth, for you to simmer at home + Par-Baked Baguette

Choose: Thai Red Curry | White Wine Shallot | Fra Diavlo

Featured Entertaining

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Chilled Lobster

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Cracked + Split served with Cocktail and Mustard Sauces

Steamed Lobster

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Whole or Tails Steamed + Served with Drawn Butter + Lemon Wedges

Easy Group Meals

Team Dinners

Priced by Person, Minimum of 10 People Per Order

Mexican Fiesta

$16

Overstuffed Chicken Burritos with Bell Pepper + Onion; Cheese, Chicken + Steak Quesadillas; Fresh Tomato Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream + Tortilla Chips

Festa Italiana

$15

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce served with Sub Rolls + Baked Penne Pasta with House-Made Marinara, Ricotta + Mozzarella Cheeses, plus Caesar Salad

Chef Asian Adventure

$15

Rice Noodles with Chicken or Vegetables, Ginger, Carrot, Bean Sprouts, Egg, Peanut and Cilantro tossed in a Tamarind Sauce, served with Steamed Chicken + Vegetable Dumplings and Szechuan Green Beans

Chili Chill

$16

House-Made Ground Beef, Vegetarian or Turkey + White Bean Chili Served with Shredded Sharp Cheddar, Chopped Red Onion + Sour Cream. Tortilla Chips, Tomato Salsa, Black Bean Salad plus Guacamole, available by request

Baked Potato Bar

$15

Whole Baked Potatoes Rubbed with Olive Oil, Salt + Pepper, Served with Ground Beef or Grilled Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, Shredded Sharp Cheddar, Scallions, Bacon, Salsa + Sour Cream

Entertaining Packages

Experiences

Let Us Set the Stage for Your Next Occasion!   Price Per Person. Minimum Order is 6 People

Game Day BBQ Pulled Chicken

$12   |   Pork • $18

Served with Cole Slaw + Brioche Slider Rolls

Kabob Grill

$18

Assortment of Raw Beef, Chicken + Shrimp Kabobs for you to Grill, served with Corn Salad, Cole Slaw + Potato Salad

Elegant Evening

$50

All-Natural, Black Angus Beef Tenderloin Roasted to Desired Doneness and Served with Shallots + Horseradish Cream Sauce, Green Beans Almondine or Glazed Baby Carrots; and Mashed or Roasted fingerling Potatoes

Empanada Extravaganza

$19

Assortment of Chicken, Beef + Vegetable Hand-Made Empanadas served with Corn Salad + Crunchy Vegetable Salad

Meatloaf + Potato

$22/person

Tomato-Basted Mini Meatloaf served with Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes + Green Beans Almondine; one mini meatloaf per 2 people

Crowd-Pleasing Classics

Comfort Food

Full Pan Serves up to 25   |   Half Pan Serves up to 15

Shepherd’s Pie

$185/$105

Braised Lamb or Beef, Peas, Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Tomato topped with Creamy Mashed Potato

Chicken Pot Pie

$160/$80

Cubes of White Meat Chicken, Carrots, Corn, Peas in a White Gravy Topped with Puff Pastry

Eggplant Parmesan

$175/$105

Slices of Breaded + Fried Eggplant layered with House-Made Marinara + Mozzarella Cheese, baked to bubbling perfection

Chicken Parmesan

$180/$105

Thinly Pounded Chicken Breast Breaded, Fried + Topped with House-Made Marinara + Melted Mozzarella Cheese

Lasagna

$175/$100

Classic Lasagna Made with Ground Sirloin or Chicken Breast, Sheets of Pasta, Fresh Tomato Sauce + Layers of Mozzarella Cheese

Sausage + Peppers

$150/$90

Sweet, Hot or Combo Italian Sausages, Bell Peppers + Marinara served with Mashed Potato, Pasta or Rolls

Lamb Shank

$25/person

Red Wine Braised Lamb With Onion, Carrot + Herbs served with Mashed Potato

Fish + Chips

$27/person

Beer Battered Cod with Thick-Cut House-Made Potato Chips; 2 Fish Pieces/Person

Beef Wellington

$29.99/person

Served with Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Fingerlings

Finish Sweet

Desserts

Made In-House   (72 hours notice for a Custom Creation)

Made In-House

Apple Crisp   |   Key Lime Pie

Plus Our Featured Favorite Desserts

Whisked by Jenna Cakes and Cookies | Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches | Dini's Divine Pies

Uptown Bakery Danish Tea Cake, Chocolate Chip Loaf, Blueberry Loaf | Ohmigod Cookies