About Us

Company Profile

Jim Britton developed a passion and love for catering after many years of being employed by one of Baltimore’s premiere catering organizations. In 1991 his entrepreneurial spirit ignited the beginning of Class Act Catering. Jim believed in world-class service and on this premise he developed a professional staffing agency. Committed to enhancing his current endeavor his steadfast nature helped him to secure his first contract at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. In 1992, Mr. Britton began the development and growth of what has now become one of Maryland’s leading minority catering companies.

As the catering organization achieved a considerable influx in clientele, Mr. Britton decided that he would broaden his horizons and embark upon the restaurant industry. This vision gave birth to Class Act Café’, which was nestled in one of Baltimore’s emergent communities, and serviced employers and visitors of John Hopkins Hospital. Later, he opened another restaurant in downtown Baltimore which was called Britton’s. Class Act Catering is currently one of Baltimore’s largest minority employers that provides professional training and job placement for an average of 200 employees on an annually.

As a minority owned and certified company, Class Act Catering is able to contract with various city and state agencies for the many contracts that are set aside explicitly for minority contractors.

Partnerships

Class Act Catering provides unique and professional services, which has rewarded the company many opportunities to gain high profile contracts in the Baltimore/ Washington Metropolitan area. Class Act Catering holds partnerships with, Martin’s Inc., one of Maryland’s largest on/off site catering organizations that owns and operates four banquet facilities in the Baltimore Area. Classic Catering People another premiere catering organization in the greater Baltimore area.

Reginald F. Lewis Museum

In 2006, Class Act Catering became exclusive caterers for Baltimore African American Cultural Museum, Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Visitors of the museum can dine with Class Act Catering Café daily, where they can choose from a host of southern style dishes. Reginald F. Lewis Museum hosts events up to 1200 guests from corporate to social planning.