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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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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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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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One of our last tastings of the year! Counting dow One of our last tastings of the year! Counting down as we continue to book for our 2024 Weddings! 

Pictured:
Blue Hawaiian Mocktail
Blackened Ahi Tuna Wonton Chip
Petite Sirloin Slider
Macaroni & Cheese Croquettes 
Memphis Pulled Pork & Sweet Corn Waffle
Setting up for @gcaar’s Holiday Party and Presid Setting up for @gcaar’s Holiday Party and President’s Reception tonight at the iconic @womeninthearts! All the details come to life with a touch of holiday spirit! Can’t wait to see the night unfold! ✨

Hosts: @GCAAR
Venue: @womeninthearts
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @cassdelisle 
Lounge & Bar Rentals: @afrfurniturerental
Linens & Table Rentals: @selecteventgroup
Florals: @flowersat38

#womeninthearts #nationalmuseumofwomeninthearts #dcevents #corporateevents #dccaterer #dccatering
December is here! 🎅🏻✨ What does Santa have December is here! 🎅🏻✨ What does Santa have in store for us this year, you ask? Some Winter Nibbles, Season’s Sips, Snowy Stations and a whole new Strolling Holiday Market!! 🛷 Take a look at our Holiday Menu and contact us today for your upcoming event before we are completely booked for the season!
With the month coming to a close, we gear up for t With the month coming to a close, we gear up for the remainder of the Holiday season!! The month of December is booking up quickly, so act now! Our Event Designers are here to plan, assist, and help you create the most spectacular Holiday Party for your family, friends, or corporate team! Chat soon! 

Planning & Design: @vida_events @kylie_vidaevents
Venue: @tranquilityfarmvirginia 
Florals: @flordecasa_designs
Photography: @annaschmidtphoto
Catering & Cake: @purpleonioncateringco @weddingswithphoebe
Videography: @afineartweddingfilm
DJ, Strings & Guitarist: @summiteventsco
Rentals: @selecteventgroup @prettylittleweddingco
HMU: @phrenchmade
Transportation: @pointtopointlimo

#events #holidayevents #wedding #tablescape #eventdetails #placesetting #caterer #catering #vacaterer
It’s a Purple Onion Worksgiving! 💜🦃🧡 Ge It’s a Purple Onion Worksgiving! 💜🦃🧡 Getting the team together and enjoying a Thanksgiving meal together is a tradition we’ve been holding for years! This Purple Onion family is one of a kind and we couldn’t be any more thankful! 

Thanks to our kitchen team for putting on the most delicious meal for us! And shoutout to @selecteventgroup for the most gorgeous falltime linens and china! 🍁🧡

Featuring our new Purple Onion Buffet look! @cal_mil @steeliteusa
And the birthday month continues! Today we celebra And the birthday month continues! Today we celebrate two of our lovely Sales Team Members, Phoebe and Holly! 🎈

Phoebe is one of our Event Designers and has been with Purple Onion for a little over a year! Phoebe’s experience as a Wedding Planner eventually brought her over to the Catering side and is one of our Wedding Pros! For clients looking to get married at one of Virginia’s old farms or wineries out west, Phoebe is your girl! 👰🏼‍♀️

Holly is one of our Event Associates and has joined our Purple Onion family earlier this year! She has one of the sweetest personalities and has an eye for detail! As an Event associate, she helps execute events and assists our Event Designers with all the fun details! Don’t forget to say hi to her at your next event! 👋🏻

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!
Fall harvest brings us the season’s most sensati Fall harvest brings us the season’s most sensational salads! With the freshest fall ingredients and a touch of  pizazz, we present our Harvest Squash Salad 🧡 Try it this season!Kale | Caramelized Apples | Roasted Butternut | Cranberries | Pepitas | Squash Crisp | Maple Cider Dressing

𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒒𝒖𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒅
Kale | Caramelized Apples | Roasted Butternut | Cranberries | Pepitas | Squash Crisp | Maple Cider Dressing

#fallsalad #salad #harvestsalad #squash #fallfood #caterer #catering #vacaterer
…And another one! We’ve been celebrating all w …And another one! We’ve been celebrating all weekend long as the second birthday of the week goes to our lovely Sous Chef, Jose! 🥳

Not only are we celebrating Jose’s birthday, but his 1 Year Anniversary with Purple Onion as well! Woohoo! 🎉 Jose works alongside Chef Nathan in executing the most delicious courses and ensures the kitchen runs flawlessly! He may be a little shy at first, but he is definitely one of the sweetest guys around! 🥰 We are glad to have him as a part of our Purple Onion family! 

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!
Cheers to the weekend! 🥃 Did you know that we o Cheers to the weekend! 🥃 Did you know that we offer customized seasonal signature cocktails and a menu of mocktails as well with our bar packages? We love it when those fall flavors like cranberry and apple cider come to play, so sweet and a total standout! 

Photo: @photographydujour
Planner: @cherryblossomeventsdc
Venue: @bluehillfarmus
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco
@weddingswithphoebe
Rentals: @selecteventgroup 
Floral: @twinbrookfloraldesign
Cake: @danascakeshoppe
Calligraphy: @leahletters_
HMU: @updosforido 

#weddings #wedding #caterer #catering #mocktails #fallmocktail #signaturedrinks #falldrinks #cocktail
We all know her and we all adore her, please join We all know her and we all adore her, please join us in wishing our wonderful Margaret a very Happy Birthday today!! 🎈

Margaret is one of our Senior Event Designers and has been with our Purple Onion’s Sales Team for more than a decade! If you haven’t met her already, she’s one of the nicest people you will ever meet! She’s Purple Onion’s number one coach on clean eating and living a healthy lifestyle, and we live for it! Happy birthday to one of the best! 

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!
So who’s ready for Thanksgiving?! 🗓️ Can yo So who’s ready for Thanksgiving?! 🗓️ Can you believe that we’re only 2 weeks away?! Let us take the load off and help you with your holiday meals this year!! 🍽️ Order now for a chef-prepared dinner, complete with appetizer, sides, and dessert options! Orders must be placed by 11/17, so contact us today! 

#thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #corporateevents #thanksgivingmenu
So tell me, who doesn’t love a good sandwich?! 🥪😊 For #NationalSandwichDay, we are featuring our Petite Tofu Bánh Mí Slider! This flavorsome sandwich is completely vegetarian and served with our Soy Aioli, Seared Tofu, and Pickled Vegetables to appease your palate! YUM! 

Planning a corporate lunch or event this holiday season? Ask us about our Corporate Menu or if you’re feeling extra festive, our Holiday Menu! We’d be happy to serve you! 

#caterer #catering #corporateevents #foodie #sandwich #banhmi #holidayevents
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