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REAL WEDDING: Meghan and Karl

July 23, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

We’re delighted to be featuring another gorgeous wedding on our site today. This time, we are celebrating Meghan and Karl, who were married on June 8, 2019, at Stone Tower Winery.  Our Senior Event Designer, Paige Carney, described Meghan and Karl as a perfect pair, and it’s easy to tell why. Meghan and Karl met […]

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Unexpected Late Night Snack Pairings

July 18, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

One of our favorite weddings trends that has really taken hold and is swifty moving to become a mainstay is the late night snack. With more and more couples hosting after parties, it makes sense to send your guests off to continue dancing the night away with a snack in their bellies. We’re here to […]

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Real Wedding: Megan and Danny

July 1, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

We’re delighted to highlight the June 15, 2019 wedding of Megan and Danny. Megan and Danny chose the gorgeous venue of the National Arboretum because of their shared love of nature, and this venue certainly delivers on providing a stunning, nature-filled backdrop.                            […]

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Real Wedding: Rachel and Brian

June 20, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

We are so enamored with the gorgeous wedding of Brian and Rachel last month at Great Marsh Estate.        With a team of outstanding vendors (check them out below!), Event Designer Brooke Hickling helped put on a joy-filled event that truly celebrated this couple’s love and history. Brooke describes this couple as a […]

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Unique Ways to Use Your Favorite Florals in Your Menu

June 19, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

When planning your wedding, decor is one of the biggest considerations, and florals play a large part of that decor. You want your wedding to shine, and florals can enhance your wedding from a glimmer to absolute sparkle. What better way to tie in the use of your favorite flowers  than to incorporate them into […]

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Wedding Tastings: Asking the Right Questions

May 7, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Thanks to the internet, today’s wedding couples are extremely well-informed about every aspect of the wedding process. They may, however, find themselves overwhelmed with the breadth of knowledge available on the internet. What do you really need to know? Your catering decision is one of the biggest and most costly choices of the entire wedding […]

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5 of Our Favorite Honeymoon Destinations and What to Eat When You Get There

March 6, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Belize Does jetting off into a tropical oasis with the sand in your feet sound like your ideal honeymoon? If so, forego the busiest of the Caribbean islands and seek out one of our favorite locales, Belize. Not only does Belize have private islands and stunning beaches, but it also features exotic jungles and the […]

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Your Food Horoscopes for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Aquarius Things are circulating around finances for Aquarius as Mercury enters Pisces this month. Meanwhile, Mars meets your ruling planet, Uranus, the day before Valentine’s Day this year. Together these planets may cause tempers to fly and tensions to raise. Our solution? A cooling and calming menu. We recommend our avocado-cucumber chilled soup as your […]

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SIX 2019 WEDDING FASHION TRENDS FOR YOU AND YOUR MENU

December 13, 2018 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

When looking for wedding inspiration, one needs look no further than the runway. Fashion is one of the best predictors of what will be in for your wedding, and its influence carries over to so much more than just attire. We’re covering some of the biggest trends for 2019 and how you can use these […]

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Introducing the Mini-Destination Wedding

November 6, 2018 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

One of the hardest decisions couples make in the wedding planning process is choosing their wedding venue. Some opt for a hometown wedding for convenience, while others choose to venture to an exotic locale. What if neither of those choices appeals to you? Enter the mini-destination wedding: choose a location within two to three hours […]

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Recent Posts

  • REAL WEDDING: Meghan and Karl
  • Unexpected Late Night Snack Pairings
  • Real Wedding: Megan and Danny
  • Real Wedding: Rachel and Brian
  • Unique Ways to Use Your Favorite Florals in Your Menu
We are lighting the way into spring wedding season We are lighting the way into spring wedding season with some of our favorite vendors in the industry!! 🕯️💜 We had a great time catching up with familiar faces, meeting new reps in the industry, and having a fabulous time making our very own custom candles! Thank you to all those that were able to join us last week! Let’s start this wedding season strong!! For those that were unable to join us this time around, we will be holding more events like this in the future, we will see you soon!!
Our 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘵 Our 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘵 is in full bloom as we welcome in SPRING! 🌸 As pretty as a flower, this vegetarian entree is definitely one that blossoms this season!

𝑹𝒐𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑩𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒕
Golden Beet Puree | Sauteed Beet Tops | Whipped Goat Cheese | Lemon Ash | Roasted Radish 

#vegetarian #platedentree #vegetarianfood #vacaterer #vacatering #events #dcevents #dccatering #beets #spring #plated #weddings #weddingfood #reception #weddingreception #cateredevents #eventprofs
It’s been a busy week here at Purple Onion, with It’s been a busy week here at Purple Onion, with not one, but THREE birthdays this week— 3 days in a row!!! 🎂🎉 Please join us in wishing Cassie, Walter, and Jean Claude a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY (week)!!! 💜

Cassie is one of our lovely Senior Event Designers who has become a valuable asset to the sales team! As our DC extraordinaire, Cassie has got it down! 🎈

Walter is a member of our incredible Operations team! He’s been with Purple Onion for more than half of Purple Onion’s history! There’s never a day he doesn’t have an uplifting smile on his face, he’s always putting our team in a good mood! 😄

Jean Claude comes to us from France and has graced us as our Tasting Chef with the Kitchen Team! He brings such a bright energy with his humor and spirit! 🧁

Love our team!! 💜

✨ All year long, we will be spotlighting our team members as we introduce some new and become reacquainted with familiar faces! Stay tuned for more!
A touch of green and a golden sunset is all we nee A touch of green and a golden sunset is all we need on this St. Patrick’s evening!! 😍🍀 Reminiscing over this gorgeous view at PCORI’s rooftop event last week! Stunning!

Venue: PCORI
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @cassdelisle 
Rentals: @selecteventgroup 

#catering #dccatering #dcevents #caterer #rooftop #events #eventprofs #pcori #dc #destinationdc #dccool #dccatering #dccaterer
Our Spring Menu Rollout is upon us and Chef Nathan Our Spring Menu Rollout is upon us and Chef Nathan has surely delivered!! 🙌🏼 We have 18 brand new plated entrees coming to you and we are SO excited to share! Keep a lookout for more soon!!! 👨‍🍳 @breedloven 

#menurollout #springmenu #menu #newdishes #entrees #newmenu #platedentrees #platedevents #caterer #catering #events #eventprofs #maincourse #plateddinner #dinner #weddingreception #dinnerreception #chef
Daylight Savings is hitting us this Monday, thank Daylight Savings is hitting us this Monday, thank goodness for Coffee!! ☕️ Who’s down for a midday pick-me-up?! 🙋‍♀️

Photo: @plumephoto
Venue: @congressionalclub
Planning: @mtghospitality
Rentals: @selecteventgroup

#corporateevents #corporatebreakfast #corporatebrunch #catering #caterer #eventprofs #vacatering #dccatering #dccaterer #coffee #daylightsavings #coffeetime
Celebrating all of the courageous, bold, and ever Celebrating all of the courageous, bold, and ever inspiring females out there! Keep shining and make your mark ✨💪🏻 The world is ours! #InternationalWomensDay 

Photography: @xiaoqiliphotography
Venue: @riversideotp
Wedding Planner: @honeyandlavenderevents
Catering & Rentals: @purpleonioncateringco @cateringeventdesigner
Brunch Venue: @lansdowneresort
Dessert: @icecreamjubilee
Florist: @modernfoliage
DJ: @linecheckaudio
MUA: @styled_bymh
Photo Booth: @marigoldbusandbooth
Transportation: Road Yachts 

#women #womanowned #womanownedbusiness #womanpower #boutiquecaterer #painttheworld #woman #womanstyle #empowerment
🎉 Please join us in wishing one of Purple Onion 🎉 Please join us in wishing one of Purple Onion’s newest team members, Elle, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY today!!! 💜

Elle joined the Purple Onion team early this year as an Event Associate. Coming to us all the way down from South Carolina, she establishes her career in the event industry working alongside our Event Designers in creating the most memorable events! Welcome to the team and happy birthday, Elle! @_ellehansen 

✨ All year long, we will be spotlighting our team members as we introduce some new and become reacquainted with familiar faces! Stay tuned for more!
Spring May be around the corner, but we are obses Spring May be around the corner,  but we are obsessing over Fall! 🍂 We are still on a high from @selecteventgroup ‘s Lorton Grand Opening Event last month, and with the official photos coming in, they’re just too pretty we had to share! 

Menu: 
- 𝘉𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘴𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘳 
- 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘋𝘶𝘤𝘬 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘵
- 𝘈𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘰 𝘛𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘰
- 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦 
- 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘖𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳

Catering: @purpleonioncateringco 
Florals: @petalosdc 
Venue and Rentals: @selecteventgroup 
Event Planner: @terrykayeevents 
Lettering: @leahletters_ 
Photo: @vcruzphotography
Our Apricot Galette with Almond Cream…is the hor Our Apricot Galette with Almond Cream…is the hors d'oeuvre of your dreams 💭💕 Or at least one of them! With a perfectly flaky crust and deliciously whipped filling, there’s no doubt you’ll be dreaming of this bite all day long! 

Photo & Catering: @purpleonioncateringco 
Venue/Shelving: @selecteventgroup
Thank you @selecteventgroup for allowing Purple On Thank you @selecteventgroup for allowing Purple Onion Catering to be a part of your Lorton Grand Opening Event!! 💜 ✨ It’s always a pleasure working with some of the best in the event industry, especially @terrykayeevents ! You are amazing! Special thanks to @petalosdc for your gorgeous floral transformations at our “Fall Station” and to our Purple Onion Team for bringing it all together! 

Venue: @selecteventgroup 
Planner: @terrykayeevents 
Caterers: @purpleonioncateringco @windowscatering @blackgarliconthegram @getplateddc 
Florals: @petalosdc @therosyposy @sarenafloraldesigns @victoriaclausenflorals 
DJ: @djcraigwood 
Photo Booth: @sillyshotzphotobooth 
Calligraphy: @leahletters_ 
Balloons: @creations_bybrenda 
Photographer: @vcruzphotography
So… Sundays, we sushi! 🍣 Just one of these sp So… Sundays, we sushi! 🍣 Just one of these spoonfuls is packed with a sensational medley of flavors! Say what!Our Sesame Seed Crusted Ahi Tuna with a Spicy Napa Slaw and a Wasabi Aioli will surely satisfy! 

Photographers: @HunterandSarah_h⁠
Venue: @Morais_weddings⁠
Wedding Planning: @Dragonfly_Events_design⁠
Bride's Shoes: @jimmychoo and @christiandior⁠
Bridesmaids' Dresses: @azazieofficial⁠
Groom & Groomsmen's Attire: @OriginalPenguin⁠
Floral Design: @NovaFloralscompany⁠
Catering: @PurpleOnionCateringco⁠
DJ: @DJEddo_⁠
Videography: @ReflectCreativeMedia⁠
Hair & Makeup: @Shine_Tina
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