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What It’s Like to Work in Hospitality at Purple Onion Catering Co.

July 27, 2017 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

What do you look for in a hospitality career opportunity? Is it a team environment? Maybe it’s hands on experience and opportunity for growth. Do you have a constant craving for a challenge, or want the experience of working for a prestigious, award-winning organization? Perhaps it’s financial security for yourself and your family? Perhaps you’re […]

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Planning a Wedding with Purple Onion Catering Co.

September 29, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Planning a Wedding with Purple Onion Catering Co.

Our creative event designers make sure planning your wedding in Northern Virginia is a joyous experience that culminates in your dream wedding. Check out the process you can look forward to when working with our experienced catering team.

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Top Seasonal Wedding Catering Menu Ideas

September 7, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Washington cherry Blossoms

Washington, D.C. wedding catering professionals share the most flavorful and satisfying wedding menu ideas that perfectly complement each season. Culinary professionals couple seasonal ingredients with your individual tastes and wedding vision.

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Meet Our Event Designers: Margot Jones

August 23, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Burlap and colorful Table Setting

One of our goals at Purple Onion Catering Co. is for you to feel like you’ve known us forever. We want you our clients to feel comfortable asking questions and trusting us during the planning process and event itself. We were honored to have Margot Jones, founder of Purple Onion Catering Co., as our final interview of […]

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Flavor and Filling Ideas for Your Washington, D.C. Wedding Cake

July 20, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Bride and Groom Cut Floral Wedding Cake

Beneath the beauty of any show-stopping wedding cake is an exquisite flavor profile. But how do you pick those flavors? Will everyone else love them as much as you? After reading our post, answering those questions will be a piece of cake.

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Fall Wedding Ideas in Washington, D.C.

July 6, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Fall Wedding Flower Ideas

Planning a Unique Fall Wedding in Washington, D.C. Let the guests of your Washington, D.C. wedding experience the joy of fall in our nation’s capital. Our creative wedding planners can help you showcase everything from historic landmarks and events to local ingredients. Use our tips to add in your personal style, and guests will fall […]

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Create a Gorgeous Tablescape for Your Washington, D.C. Wedding

June 28, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Rustic Tablescape Design

Our fabulous ideas for wedding tablescapes embrace your unique personality and the venue’s characteristics. Choose a design wisely because that moment when you walk into your wedding reception is a life-long memory – make it a good one!

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Meet Our Event Designers: Katy Almond

June 28, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Katy Almond

One of the most important steps in event planning is getting to know the client. We know that the relationship can grow even stronger when the client has a chance to get to know us, too! Our last interview in our Meet Our Event Designers blog series featured Paige. Now we are taking time to learn […]

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Jessica + Gus: Intimate and Rustic Virginia Wedding

June 8, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Jessica + Gus: Comfortable, Rustic Washington, D.C. Wedding

This Virginia wedding features the charming newlyweds Jessica and Gus. On November 7th, 2015, they said their vows in front of 87 guests at The Winery at Bull Run. Jessica and Gus had such fond memories of their special day that they jumped at the opportunity to share the details with you. We first met […]

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Meet Our Event Designers: Paige Bryan

May 24, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Paige Bryan

We know that getting to know our clients is an important part of a successful event. It’s also important for our clients to learn about us! This blog series, Meet Our Event Designers, is for you to do just that. Our last feature was Margaret, and this time we feature Paige Bryan. She uses her background in interior […]

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Purple Onion Catering Company has evolved into one of Washington, D.C.’s most successful catering and event planning teams. Learn more »

Meet the Team

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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
Starting the first day of fall with our umbrellas, Starting the first day of fall with our umbrellas, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing! 🍂 We are absolutely swooning over N & J’s wedding, complete with guest parasols and those early fall vibes! 

Coordinator: @whitedressblacktie 
Venue: @lostbarrelbrew
Photographer: @kylajeanette 
Videographer: @tlicmedia
Makeup Artist: @sum_church
Caterer: @purpleonioncateringco @cassdelisle
After Party Food: @hammerdownbbq 
Band/DJ: @djdavidgrimm 
Florals+ Stationery: @natt_rosee 
Personal Flowers: @jmorrisflowers
Event Rentals: @selecteventgroup 
Cake: @lilliannathaliecake 
Dress: @grace_loves_lace

#falltime #fallwedding #latesummer #vawedding #vacaterer
A little Throwback Thursday to Tranquility Farm fo A little Throwback Thursday to Tranquility Farm for Kaitlyn and Fatih’s gorgeous September wedding!! A beautiful day, rain or shine! 

Wedding:
Planning & Design: @vida_events @kylie_vidaevents
Venue: @tranquilityfarmvirginia 
Florals: @flordecasa_designs
Photography: @annaschmidtphoto
Catering & Cake: @purpleonioncateringco
Videography: @afineartweddingfilm
DJ, Strings & Guitarist: @summiteventsco
Rentals: @selecteventgroup @prettylittleweddingco
HMU: @phrenchmade
Transportation: @pointtopointlimo
Another successful annual event with Bristol Bay S Another successful annual event with Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon in DC this past Monday!
It’s Virgo season and we have been celebrating m It’s Virgo season and we have been celebrating more birthdays these past 2 weeks! ♍️ Please join us in wishing Ellie, Tyrone and Roxana a Happy Belated Birthday!! 🎈

Ellie is one of our Senior Event Associates and has also recently celebrated her 1 year milestone with Purple Onion! 🎉 She has a laugh that can fill up the room and we absolutely love it! 

Tyrone has recently joined our Kitchen Team as our Receiver and Packer but is no stranger to Purple Onion! He has worked with us for many years as one of our Off-Site Event Chefs and is truly a wonderful addition to our in-house team! 🧁

Roxana is our Off-Site Lead Event Captain and has been with Purple Onion for the last decade! She’s definitely a prime role model to our offsite team and truly an amazing soul! ☺️

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!
Please join us in wishing our very own, Concepcion Please join us in wishing our very own, Concepcion, a very Happy Birthday today!! 🥳🧁

Concepcion is part of our talented Pasty Team and is an absolute pleasure to have around!! She has graced Purple Onion for the past 6 years and always has a uplifting energy and a contagious smile in the kitchen!😁Have a fabulous day, Concepcion!! 

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!
Walking into September and it feels so good! 🌻M Walking into September and it feels so good! 🌻Megan + Alvin’s wedding is just giving us all the feels as we end the summer and head into prime wedding season! Yeee!! Who’s with me?! 🙋‍♀️

Photo: @bakerture
Venue: @stonetowerweddings
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco
@cassdelisle @talanuri
Entertainment: @djmikedmv

#weddings #wedding #sunflower #vacatering #vacaterer
Our upcoming wedding season’s clients are coming Our upcoming wedding season’s clients are coming in for their tastings and we are pumped! 😎 We have a new Mocktail Menu now available, inquire with your event designer for a complimentary sip at your next tasting!🍹

#mocktail #mocktailmenu #purpleonioncateringco #vacaterer #sips
Yay! It’s back to school week for our local scho Yay! It’s back to school week for our local schools! 🍏📚Showing our love for our kiddies and teachers out there with some bright and delicious apples!🥰 We hope you have a sweet start to the school year! 

Featuring: 
𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒃𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒓
Caramel Sauce | Bourbon Whipped Cream | Apple Crisp | Cranberry Pepita Streusel 

#backtoschool #apples #applecobbler #teacherspet #dessert
August has been busy month for us as we celebrated August has been busy month for us as we celebrated 3 more birthdays this pas week!! 🧁🥳
Please join us in wishing Nicole, Josue, and Jorgito a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 💜

Nicole is our Marketing and Administrative Coordinator that we welcomed earlier this year! Taking on two roles with the company has been no easy task and we are grateful for her positivity and sweetness 24/7!🎈

Josue is our current Operations Manager and has been working in the Purple Onion Operations Department for the past 7 years! He’s a personality that can’t be duplicated! 😎

Jorgito works as one of our Kitchen Hot Side team members and is surely a talent in the kitchen - in house and offsite events! With 8 years of Purple Onion history, he’s clearly a hard worker and we are thankful to have him! 👨🏼‍🍳

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!
There’s a sweet familiarity of a cozy barn weddi There’s a sweet familiarity of a cozy barn wedding on the countryside just brings the comfort of home to the biggest day of a couples life! 🌾 The setting hit just right for E + Z’s wedding last month! Do you feel it too? 🥰

Photo: @turtleharephotography
Coordination: @tillyandteal
Venue: @oakbarnva
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @weddingswithphoebe
Florals: @petalnbloom.studio
Entertainment: @imthedj_va
HMU: @lookingglassbeauty
Transportation: @alacartetransport

#vaweddings #vawedding #barnwedding #vabarnwedding #vacaterer #vacatering
Hey, Chef, it’s your birthday!!! 🎉Please join Hey, Chef, it’s your birthday!!! 🎉Please join us in wishing our amazing and very talented Executive Chef, Nathan, a big birthday shout out today!! 

Nathan started with Purple Onion as our Sous Chef back in 2021 before being promoted to Executive Chef last year. During this time, Chef Nathan has created a number of sophisticated dishes to add to our Purple Onion menu. With the chillest personality and witty sense of humor, Chef is just the kind of person we love to have around! Thank you for being such an amazing asset to 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!
Our first tasting of the day with @dragonfly_event Our first tasting of the day with @dragonfly_events_design for N & S! 💜 Here we start off with a signature Lavender Lemonade mocktail, breeze through our passed hors d’oeurvres, salad and entrees, and end with some of the tastiest mini desserts!! A great start to the day, indeed!
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