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Safety First

How we're taking action

Now more than ever we're taking real steps to take care of our people and our guests - it's the thing to do.

Updates

  • Every employee, whether it be a server, bartender, delivery driver, event chef, or sales lead, we at Purple Onion Catering Co. follow strict mask and glove usage precautions. We aim to keep not only our staff protected, but our clients safe as well. Learn more and contact us to plan your safe event.


Care for our guests

  • Health and Safety Check

    Health Department Scores

    Top health department scores.

  • Sanitizing High Contact/Traffic Areas - Office

    Sanitizing High Contact/Traffic Areas - Kitchen

    Kitchen and all equipment sanitized twice daily.

  • Sanitizing High Contact/Traffic Areas - Office

    Sanitizing High Contact/Traffic Areas - Office

    All surfaces, such as door handles, copiers, desks, telephones, etc. sanitized twice daily.

  • Handwashing

    Handwashing

    Staff washes hands frequently, at minimum every 30 minutes.

  • Safety and Sanitation Manager

    Safety and Sanitation Manager

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  • Hand Sanitizer

    Hand Sanitizer

    Hand sanitizer available for guests and staff.

  • Safe Service

    Safe Service

    Staff serves all food to guests.

  • Single Serve

    Single Serve

    Service items that traditionally communal will be individually packaged.

  • Practice Social Distancing

    Practice Social Distancing

    Work stations (kitchen and office) spaced 6 or more feet apart.

  • Clean Vehicles

    Clean Vehicles

    All delivery equipment and vehicles are cleaned daily.

  • Individually Packaged Meals

    Individually Packaged Meals

    Individually packaged meals come with individually wrapped utensils, disinfectant wipes, condiments, etc.

  • Delivery/Services Team PPE Team PPE

    Culinary Team PPE

    The culinary team wears gloves, masks and hair nets while preparing food.

  • Delivery/Services Team PPE Team PPE

    Delivery/Services Team PPE

    The delivery/service team wears gloves and masks while serving food.

  • Contactless Pickup and Delivery

    Contactless Pickup and Delivery

    Contactless pickup and delivery is available for all orders.

  • Occupancy Guidelines

    Occupancy Guidelines

    Seating capacity at venues based on state/local guidelines.

  • Seating Arrangements

    Seating Arrangements

    Dining tables at venues placed 6+ feet apart, with 10 or fewer guests per table.

  • Food Made to Order

    Food Made to Order

    Our food is freshly made to order.

  • Safety Reminders

    Safety Reminders

    Signage throughout the building reminding everyone of how to be safe.

Care for our team

  • Hand Sanitizer

    Hand sanitizer available at all points of entry/exit throughout our commissary.

  • Daily Temperature Check

    Daily Temperature Check

    Employees must pass a temperature and health check prior to each shift.

  • Health and Safety Check

    Health & Safety Check

    All employees complete an Attestation for Worksite Entry document

  • Building Safety

    Building Safety

    The entire building is locked and all entrants must be checked in.

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✨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! πŸŽ‰ 

Joel has been with Purple Onion for the last several years and is the talent behind our wonderful Pastry Department! πŸ₯πŸ§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! πŸ’œ

✨ 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! 

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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! πŸ‘’πŸ§’πŸŽ© W We are tipping our hats to Tourism! πŸ‘’πŸ§’πŸŽ© We had the opportunity to cater to a number of Fairfax’s treasured hospitality groups yesterday for @visitfairfax β€˜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! πŸ˜‹ 

Pictured: π‘©π’–π’•π’•π’†π’“π’Žπ’Šπ’π’Œ π‘ͺπ’‰π’Šπ’„π’Œπ’†π’ π‘Ίπ’π’Šπ’…π’†π’“π’”

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 treatsβ€” 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! πŸ₯³πŸΉToday we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with traditional ingredients and spirit! Here, we feature our 
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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!! πŸ‘πŸ» Ra We are featured in the Washingtonian!! πŸ‘πŸ» 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! πŸŽ‚

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. πŸ’œ 

✨ 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!! πŸ’œ @greenrestaurantassociation 

Pictured: π‘Ίπ’†π’”π’‚π’Žπ’† 𝑺𝒐𝒃𝒂 𝑡𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔 (π‘½π’†π’ˆπ’‚π’)
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! β˜€οΈ 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!!! πŸ’ͺ🏻

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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