Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Forum Caterers has been in the hospitality business for 35 years.
What is your primary product or service?
We are a off premise and on premise full service caterer with our own venue that can serve up to 600 guests.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The Forum is a second generation family owned business. We have been in food service for over 60 years.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are best known for our southern view of hospitality in addition to our comfort flavor profile. We want our customers to feel that we are an extension of them, in that we treat your guests as though they are our own.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location, however we can cater anywhere in the Maryland and Washington metropolitan area. This includes including many of Baltimore's most fashionable venues such as the World Trade Center in Baltimore's Inner Harbor and the Douglas Myers Maritime Museum in Fells Point.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our northwest Baltimore location is accessible by Interstates 83 and 495 and the subway. We are located off of the 5800 block of Reisterstown Road at 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, credit and debit cards and PayPal.
Which areas do you service?
We service the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan area, including Prince Georges, Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel and Harford counties.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The Forum Caterers, Inc. is owned and operated by the Haysbert family.
What are your hours of operation?
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Events can be scheduled 7 days per week.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Everything was lovely and you were so easy to work with!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2