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Top Washington, D.C. Wedding Ideas

May 11, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Venue Finder Washington DC

The Washington, D.C. area is about more than government, history and American pride; it is also home to gorgeous wedding venues, four unique seasons and the Event Designers at Purple Onion Catering Co. Our creative Event Designers give tips for planning your perfect D.C. wedding as they find inspiration for décor and menu items from […]

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Meet Our Event Designers: Margaret Zagrodniczek

April 26, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Margaret Zagrodniczek

We know how important it is to get to know our clients. We also know how important it is for our clients to know our team. That’s why we have taken time to interview our design staff in our new blog post series, Meet Our Event Designers. They aim to use their talent and unique perspectives […]

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2016 Wedding Trends You Will Love

February 5, 2016 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

wedding entertainment

2016 weddings are showcasing couples’ unique styles and personal touches even more than in 2015. Couples are harnessing the energy of lively cities and creative wedding planners to make their unique styles shine at these one-of-a-kind weddings. From wedding color schemes and décor to wedding menus and signature drinks, 2016 calls for customization and personalization […]

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Reception at McDermott

October 13, 2015 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Event Menu International Cheese Display Au Poivre Beef Tender Skewers served with creamy cognac sauce. Assorted sweet shots Pita Triangles Artichoke and White Bean Hummus

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Ann + Matt

September 16, 2015 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Ann and Matt Wedding at the Torpedo Factory

The Torpedo Factory Art Center | Winter Wedding Ann + Matt celebrated each other with a beautiful white and green winter wedding at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Everything about this wedding was winter — pinecones, ferns, wooden elements — the entire space was turned into a beautiful rustic, cozy affair. Everything was absolutely perfect […]

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Matt + Brad

September 14, 2015 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Matt and Brad Country Wedding

The Winery at Bull Run | Spring Wedding | Outdoor Wedding With 16 years of memories leading up to this special day, Matt + Brad personalized their wedding with beautiful and meaningful details. The two wanted a laid back, casual wedding that embodied their style by wearing cowboy boots and hats down the aisle! The […]

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United States Postal Service Lunch Drop-Off

September 13, 2015 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Event Menu Chili Rubbed Boneless Beef Short Ribs Broccolini with Garlic Grilled Salmon Filet with a Mango Salsa Mixed Greens with Fresh Raspberries, Hearts of Palm and Mango Artisan Breads and Rolls with Whipped Butter Buffalo Chicken Wrap Turkey Club Wrap Fresh Veggie Wrap Chocolate Mousse Sweet Shot Everything was wonderful! The staff was on […]

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Bat Mitzvah at Rodef Shalom

September 7, 2015 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Temple Rodef Shalom is the most popular venue for Bat and Bar Mitzvah celebrations in the DC area. From the place cards to the food, it was all beach-themed. Themes are what our event designers love the most; they use all their creativity and knowledge to help you choose the perfect menu, and will always […]

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Gala Events

August 13, 2015 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

For us, Galas are the perfect opportunity to delight you and your guests. The key is to work with you to help you reach your goals. We will embrace all the challenges and at the end the result will be magnificent food, and an event that will be long and proudly remembered.

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Reception at GMU

August 6, 2015 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Event Menu Vegetable Crudite Shot with Ranch Dressing Asian Station: – California Roll & Poached Shrimp Roll – Vietnamese Beef Spring Rolls – Vegetable Pot stickers – Teriyaki Salmon “Lollipop” Again, this past week, the event went great… Looking forward to working with you next month. -GMU

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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 

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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 

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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

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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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