At J. Burke Catering, we've been passionate about delicious food, locally sourced and free of ingredients you can’t pronounce since 2010. We’ve been delighting our customers with innovative and health-conscious options that taste amazing. Whether you're too busy to cook dinner at home, need lunch for that business meeting or corporate training event, we'll make sure you enjoy a memorable culinary experience. We strive to promote a balanced, seasonal menu blending innovative and health-conscious options, all the while fresh, organic ingredients and never sacrificing taste or quality. We welcome the opportunity to deliver you the best service in the industry.

Joe Burke, Owner

With over 24 years of experience in the catering and event industry, Joe Burke shares that experience and passion as the head J. Burke’s Catering. Joe's love for the food business began in high school when he worked as a raw bar chef at Annapolis’ favorite McGarvey's.  Joe worked his way to Production Supervisor for the well-known South Florida culinary events company Lasso the Moon. While working at Lasso the Moon, Joe was responsible for managing upscale weddings for 150-300 guests and large upscale events such as the Miami Zoo's Ball of the Wild. After graduating, Joe moved to Boston to further pursue his catering career, becoming the Director of Catering for Bakers' Best Catering, an award-winning Boston caterer. Joe gained valuable experience in Bakers' Best thriving corporate catering business, specializing in corporate lunches, breakfasts and meetings. The opportunity at Bakers’ developed Joe’s skills in the planning, culinary and operations aspects of events.  Upon moving back to Maryland in 2006 Joe worked as a Special Events Manager for Dave & Busters’ before founding J. Burke Catering in 2010.

Education:

Masters of Science, Hospitality Management from Florida International University

Bachelors of Arts, Business Management from Washington College