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Washington, D.C., Catering

Partner with Purple Onion Catering Co., Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area’s event caterer for all of life’s celebrations.

Successful events pay tribute to your occasion with a personal touch and attention to detail. Holiday celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, galas, retirement parties, memorial services and more…they all deserve the highest quality products and the most creative team to put it all together.

I want to personally thank you and your incredible staff for a wonderful dinner! The evening was such a success! Needless to say, you are already listed as our caterer for next year.

-BARRY & SUZANNE

For nearly three decades, Purple Onion Catering Co. has done more than cater beautiful private and social events in Washington, D.C. Under owner Margot Jones’ leadership, we have turned it into an art form—all in the name of helping you host an exciting, delicious and successful event.

remarkably delicious catering

Using the freshest ingredients and the most experienced catering team in Washington, D.C., Purple Onion Catering Co. invests the time to get to know you before your event. While crafting custom menus and personalized details, we help make your occasion become a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and a fond lifelong memory.

Thank you so much for helping to make Evan’s Bar Mitzvah celebration a big time success. Everyone commented on how wonderful the food was, and how friendly all the staff was.

-JAY

We understand that there aren’t any “do-overs” when it comes to your celebrations, so your event needs to be delicious and perfect on the very first try. That experience begins with your first phone call to our team.

In fact, you can start the experience now by dropping a line!

Thanks to our hugely talented culinary team and intimate event designers, planning your event becomes a fun, stress-free experience that you will enjoy.

Your celebration is worthy of intimate details, whether it’s a small dinner party or a huge blowout bash. Get exactly what you want with Purple Onion Catering Co.

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Sample Event Menus

  • Spring Seated Dinner
  • Summer Buffet Dinner
  • Fall Seated Dinner
  • Winter Cocktail

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Let’s start planning your event.  Call 703.631.0050 or send us a message.

✨Today we spotlight our very own Pastry Chef, Jo ✨Today we spotlight our very own Pastry Chef, Joel, as we celebrated his birthday last week! 🎉 

Joel has been with Purple Onion for the last several years and is the talent behind our wonderful Pastry Department! 🥐🧁Last year, Purple Onion presented brand new signature Plated Desserts to our Menu! Scroll to see some behind the scenes magic and take a look at our Dessert Highlights to see more! Joel has the kindest soul and we are so honored to have him as part of 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!
Spectacular DC views for Lizzy and Bobby’s marri Spectacular DC views for Lizzy and Bobby’s marriage celebration! 😍 These modern and trendy vibes are checking off all our summer dream goals! 

Pictured: 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒅

Photo: @sarahmattozziphoto
Venue: @highpointat1333
Planning: @boxwoodandbloomevents
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco
@weddingswithphoebe

#dcwedding #dcweddings #dcevents #eventprofs #visitdc #destinationdc #dccool #dccaterer #dccatering #summerwedding #rooftopwedding
We are tipping our hats to Tourism! 👒🧢🎩 W We are tipping our hats to Tourism! 👒🧢🎩 We had the opportunity to cater to a number of Fairfax’s treasured hospitality groups yesterday for @visitfairfax ‘s annual Open House Hosipitality Event, and what a splendid time it was! To all of the organizations and groups in the hospitality industry, we appreciate you!! 

Venue: @visitfairfax 
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @cassdelisle @_ellehansen 

#fxva #visitfairfax #nationaltourismweek #fairfaxva #caterer #catering #vacaterer #vacatering #events #vaevents #corporateevents #eventprofs #fairfaxevents #fairfaxtourism
You know it’s going to be a good day when there’s fresh made biscuits in town! Pair them with our signature Buttemilk Battered Chicken and Purple Cabbage Slaw…yessir, you have yourself the perfect afternoon snack! 😋 

Pictured: 𝑩𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒌 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝑺𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔

Venue: Tranquility Farm / @tranquilityfarmweddings
Planner: Bohemia Events + Design / @bohemia.dc
Photography: Victoria Heer / @victoriaheerphotography
Florist: Cedar & Lime Co / @cedarandlimeco
Caterer: Purple Onion Catering / Paige Bryan / @purpleonioncateringco @paigecevents
Dress Boutique: Mary's Designer Bridal Boutique / @marysdesignerbridal
Cake: Jisoo Cake Design / @jisoocakedesign
DJ: Dapper DJs / @thedapperdjs
Rentals: Something Vintage Rentals / @smthingvintage
Tent: Select Event Group / @selecteventgroup
Ring: Heidi Gibson / @heidigibsondesigns

#buttermilkchicken #sliders #sliderstation #foodstation #wedding #weddings #caterer #catering #events #eventprofs #cocktailhour #foodie #vacatering #vacaterer #instafood
What’s Cinco de Mayo without Margaritas and Chur What’s Cinco de Mayo without Margaritas and Churros?! 🤩 We’re out here tonight at @visidc with the yummiest treats— our signature Churro Sandwiches and Margarita Cupcakes! 🧁Enjoy!! 

Photo: @purpleonioncateringco @weddingswithphoebe 
Desserts and Bar: @purpleonioncateringco 
Rentals: @selecteventgroup 

#cincodemayo #margarita #bar #margaritacupcakes #churros #churro #dessertbar #desserts #dccatering #dcevents #dccaterer #margaritatime
A fiesta of flavors that makes us want to party! 🥳🍹Today we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with traditional ingredients and spirit! Here, we feature our 
𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙤𝙞𝙣
Spanish Rice | Avocado Salsa Verde | Charred Tomato & Onion | Pork Jus | Pepitas

Happy Cinco de Mayo, friends!! 🍹
May the fork be with you!🍴🌌 Shoutout to all May the fork be with you!🍴🌌 Shoutout to all of our Star Wars fans out there! #may4th
New Venue Spotlight! Yesterday we had the pleasure New Venue Spotlight! Yesterday we had the pleasure of participating at @gordonspringsva Open House!! This upscale barn wedding estate sits on the tranquil green fields of Purcellville, VA overlooking the mountains and 30 acres of preserved farmland! Newly opened last year, Gordon Springs offers guests with an environment of rustic charm and modern sophistication as reflected through their grand chandelier in the main Oak Barn, two private quarters, and vintage backdrop of their Red Barn! Purple Onion’s lovely Event Designer, Phoebe would be happy to guide future couples to the wedding of their dreams at this one of a kind event space! 

Purple Onion Set Up: @weddingswithphoebe 
Desserts - Raspberry Cheesecake Sweet Shots
Dinnerware/Rentals: @selecteventgroup 

Vendor Showcase:
@missionbbq @draftwagons 
@shophighviewweddings @palmagroup_properties @sincerelymebeautyinc @whitedressblacktie @dj_ryanbaker @chefstablevirginia @bestofoccasions__ @wildflowerhill.co @wildflowerhill.shop @loudoundfloral @bakerture @passionate_weddings
We are featured in the Washingtonian!! 👏🏻 Ra We are featured in the Washingtonian!! 👏🏻 Rachel and Diego’s Stone Tower Wedding was a dream! Following a lovely outdoor ceremony overlooking the vineyards, guests were greeted with Fresh Chesapeake Oysters, Charcuterie Display and a selection of passed and stationary hors d’oeuvres! For their Dinner selection, a family style dinner menu of Osso Bucco Style Short Ribs and Coriander Honey Lime Seared Grouper paired with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Sea Salt Juliane Vegetables brought the party back to the roots as if they were out in the Mediterranean having a big family meal together! Such a lovely time indeed! 

Featured in: @washingtonianweddings 
Photos: @danileighphotography 
Coordination: @christinemcfarlaneevents 
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @paigecevents 
Venue: @stonetowerweddings 
Florist: @daysofmayflorals 
HMU: @vintageveils 
Music: @djricardodmv 
Cake: @thecakeboutique.va 
Lighting: @dangoldmanevents 
Decor: @stephgcallig @zola 
Attire: @lovelybride @suitsupply @showmeyourmumu
⭐️Team Spotlight: Victor R.! ⭐️ It’s t ⭐️Team Spotlight: Victor R.! ⭐️ 

It’s time for another Team Spotlight as we celebrated the birthday of one of Purple Onion’s OG’s yesterday, Victor! 🎂

Victor has dedicated over 20 years of incredible service to the company as part of our Operations Team! Since the early days of Purple Onion’s history, Victor has become such a valuable person to our Purple Onion family. 💜 

✨ 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!
We are proud to share that we have reached an enti We are proud to share that we have reached an entire year of being Green Caterer Certified!! 🌱🌎⭐️ We at Purple Onion Catering are committed to bringing sustainable products to the table, sourcing from local vendors, reducing waste in every way we can, and overall, changing wasteful habits in both the kitchen and the office to become the best versions of ourselves in an environmentally friendly way!! Go Earth!! 💜 @greenrestaurantassociation 

Pictured: 𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝑺𝒐𝒃𝒂 𝑵𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔 (𝑽𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒏)
Buckwheat Noodles | Crisp Tofu | Tsuyu | Aromatic Vegetable 

#earthday #greencaterercertified #greencatering #greencaterer #sustainable #recycle #reducewaste #environmentallyfriendly #vegan #veganentree #veganfood #veganlife #greenrestaurantassociation
It may be spring, but it’s feeling like summer! It may be spring, but it’s feeling like summer! ☀️ We are getting ready for a busy week ahead, as the start of prime wedding season begins!! To all our fellow colleagues in the industry…let’s do this!!! 💪🏻

Venue: Tranquility Farm / @tranquilityfarmweddings
Planner: Bohemia Events + Design / @bohemia.dc
Photography: Victoria Heer / @victoriaheerphotography
Florist: Cedar & Lime Co / @cedarandlimeco
Caterer: Purple Onion Catering / Paige Bryan / @purpleonioncateringco @paigecevents
Dress Boutique: Mary's Designer Bridal Boutique / @marysdesignerbridal
Cake: Jisoo Cake Design / @jisoocakedesign
DJ: Dapper DJs / @thedapperdjs
Rentals: Something Vintage Rentals / @smthingvintage
Tent: Select Event Group / @selecteventgroup
Ring: Heidi Gibson / @heidigibsondesigns

#weddings #wedding #springwedding #weddingseason #outdoorwedding #tablescape #caterer #vacatering #events #eventprofs #summervibes
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