About Signature Catering at Peerce's Landing
Signature Catering is a family-owned business with over 50 years experience in making events memorable. Every event with Signature Catering is done in perfect taste with your specifications. Put your signature on your special day.

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A Short List of Signature Catering Venues
Peerce's Landing
Located in the scenic rolling hills along the Loch Raven Reservoir, offering a beautiful panoramic view for any event: weddings, receptions, banquets, business retreats and meetings, seminars, expositions and trade shows, food and drink tastings and charitable events. Peerce's Landing located off of Dulaney Valley Road. Contact Person: Kelly or Joe 410.252.1033.

Castle at Maryvale
Looking for that storybook wedding or extraordinary event? Then the Castle at Maryvale is the location for your affair. Nestled amid 150 wooded acres in Green Spring Valley this grand stone manor offers romance, charm and elegance. Castle at Maryvale located off of Falls Road. Contact Person: Kelly or Joe 410.252.1033.

The Liriodendron Foundation
A lovely mansion with large white columns for your entrance. Large spacious terrace and two porticos right off main dining room. A view of the garden and water fountain for your ceremony. A beautiful well kept secret in Bel Air, Maryland. The Liriodendron Foundation. Contact person: Dorothy 410.879.4424.

Grand Masonic Lodge
Beautiful marble floors, elegant décor and an exquisite staircase for pictures. Grand Masonic Lodge located in Hunt Valley. Contact person: Ray Vogel 410.527.0600.

Westminster Hall
One of the area's most intriguing architectural landmarks, is a converted Gothic church built on arches above Westminster Burying Ground, creating catacombs. Edgar Allan Poe and his young wife found their final resting place within Westminster Burying Ground, as did several early mayors of Baltimore, heroes of the American Revolution and members of the city's elite. A creative restoration combines the elegance of stained glass, carved oak woodwork and an 1882 Johnson pipe organ with the conveniences of track lighting, a modern sound system and flexible seating options. Westminster Hall located in Baltimore. Contact person: Kelly or Joe 410.252.1033.

Baltimore Museum of Industry, American Visionary Art Museum, Westminster Hall
Maybe you are looking for something truly different…Baltimore Museum of Industry or American Visionary Art Museum or maybe Westminster Hall where Edgar Allen Poe rests…whatever your dream is we can make it a reality.

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The Intriguing History of Maryland's Fine Dining Landmark
William F. Peerce was born in September of 1787, in the District of Columbia. The house in which he first saw the light of day stood upon the spot where St. John’s Church now stands. His father, the first of the Peerce name in America, sailed from England for New York early in the 18th century. Due to stress of weather, he was driven to the West Indies, where the vessel was wrecked on the island of St. Kitts.

An incident worthy of note occurred when the ship struck the rocks. There were some women and children on board, who amid the confusion were in danger of perishing. The crew rushed for the life boats with the intention of securing their own safety, but Mr. Peerce, with gun in hand, planted himself at the bulwarks, and threatened instant death to any one who attempted to leave the ship until the helpless were landed. His will and courage prevailed and all were safely landed on the island. Peerce purchased a sugar plantation and engaged successfully in the culture of sugar cane.

After some years on the island, he sailed for America and settled in St. Mary’s County, where Edward Peerce, the father of William Ferguson Peerce was born. After the death of his father, Edward Peerce moved to the District of Columbia and bought a large tract of land, extending from the site of the present White House to the Navy Yard. Washington, at that time, was in its early development. With no suggestion of its future greatness the land was acquired for agricultural purpose.

At the close of the Revolutionary War, a splendid body of land in Baltimore County which had belonged to Lord Dulaney, a Tory during the struggle, had been confiscated. Edward Peerce was attracted by its location and fertility, and traded his Washington property for 500 acres in Dulaney’s Valley. Peerce’s Plantation was built on this land and over the years has been bought and sold as a restaurant.

Peerce’s Landing has opened a catering venue with exclusive catering by Signature Catering. A beautiful location nestled in the Valley with a breathtaking view of the lake. Indoor and outdoor ceremony sites are available.

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Biography
Signature Catering was founded in September 1998 by Joseph W. Bivona, Jr. After purchasing what was then Premier Caterers, a kosher catering house, Mr. Bivona began his journey to becoming one of Baltimore’s most favored off-premise caterers.

Mr. Bivona has over 32 years experience in the catering industry, with 26 of those 32 years working the in the employ of one of Maryland’s largest catering houses, Martin’s, Inc. Mr. Bivona developed his interest in catering from his grandfather and father, Joseph W. Bivona, Sr., who in the late 1960’s relocated his family from New York to Baltimore to become one of the principals of Martin’s, Inc.

Signature Catering services various locations throughout Maryland. Signature supplies catering services from small intimate home parties, elegant wedding receptions and corporate galas and fundraisers. Mr. Bivona prides himself in providing a quality service -- which includes a professional, yet personable, wait staff who is second to none in the industry. He is renowned for his unique menus and his attention to detail.

While overseeing the entire operation of Signature Catering, Mr. Bivona has recently become one of the principals of EC Management of Maryland, a contractual feeding company, who in January 2002 was awarded the United States Naval Academy food service contract -- one of the most prestigious government food service contracts in the United States. EC Management will serve 4,200 midshipmen breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days per week.

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