Purple Onion Catering Co.
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Maple Avenue W
Maple Avenue W
Our main goal is to cater memorable events that represent your style! Full-service, off-premise caterer in the D.C., area. Quality - Presentation - Trends
Purple Onion Catering Co is a full-service, off-premise caterer with customized, and seasonal menus that are beautifully designed and presented to convert your ideas into reality. For over 20 years we have created memories that have left clients and their guests with wonderful lasting impressions; we have been part of successful corporate events, weddings, mitzvahs, social occasions and other larg
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Whipped Goat Cheese | Prosciutto | Arugula Pesto | Micro Arugula
Staring off your Monday with the most energetic and uplifting couple we have had the pleasure of working with, Kate & Connor!! ๐คฉ This awesome party was actually a celebration of their 1 Year Wedding Anniversary, originally was pulled together after receiving her diagnosis. But NOTHING can stop this fierce duo from dominating the dance floor and creating one of the most special events all year long!! We love absolutely everything about this event and this power couple! ๐ช๐ป
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- Spaghetti & Meatball Twirl
- Late Nite Bite: Royale with Cheese Slider w/ Rosemary Parmesan Pomme Frittes
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The BAR๐ท๐ฅOne of the most visited spots for any eventโฆmight as well give your bar an upgrade and give guests something to rave about! Elevate your bar with our new Bar Shelves that can be used in a variety of settings! Serving as a bar backdrop, dessert display, or even used for es**rt table cards, our beautiful arched shelves make the perfect addition to your event set up! Inquire with your Event Designer for moreโฆwe have a selection of mobile bar carts too! ๐คฉ
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Rollinโ in with new SUMMER MENU ROLLOUT! ๐ With two new Sous Chefs, Max and Yuri, joining the kitchen this season, our culinary team lead by Exec Chef Nathan and Sous Chef Jose presented a whole new look to our Phyllo Rolls, revamped some of our existing Hors Dโoeuvres, and brought us new Flatbreads to soak under the sunโI mean heat lamps! โ๏ธ And along with that, our Marketing Coordinator, Nicole, brought us new bold and fun decor equipment to elevate your summer/fall events!! ๐คฉ Hereโs a sneak peak! Hope you like it!
Just to name a few of our featured menu items!
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On a hot summer day like this, letโs travel overseas to somewhere coolโฆsay the Mediterranean? YES please! Bringing in something light and refreshing to you this afternoon!๐ฑ๐
Here we highlight our Mediterranean Chicken Crisp, a perfect appetizer that everyone would love to munch on!
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Fresh Mozzarella | Grape Tomato | Artichoke | Kalamata | Balsamic Pearls | Micro Basil
We are all over the world with this one! J&Nโs Wedding was just so full of LIFE and character, and we loved everything about it! Letโs start with that welcome sign ๐ But seriously, everything from their smooth flower bearer at the ceremony to the gorgeous Vietnamese cultural attireโdress change not only for the bride, but for the ENTIRE wedding party is just incredible!! ๐๐ผ Congrats to our absolutely stunning couple!! ๐
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As they say, burying the bourbon keeps the rain showers away! We loved seeing J&Aโs personalities shine through on their wedding day, filled with little personal details and traditions that made this day so special! A sweet and simple barn wedding yet elegant and sophisticated in its own way ๐
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Itโs all in the littlest detailโฆthat can transform a small intimate gathering to a whimsical garden enchantment ๐ธโจ We loved everything about C&Kโs wedding, especially their custom ice cubes that made quite a statement! With a selection of passed hors dโoeuvres, dinner buffet, and dessert, our team did a fantastic job ending the night with late night bites over candlelight and the nightโs natural charm!
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Who knew vegan could taste this good?! Indulge in one of our new pure, plant-based mini desserts such as our decadently rich, creamy and oh-so-satisfying Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake bites to kickstart the weekened! With a whole Vegan Menu of hors d'oeuvres, entrees, and desserts, we offer something for all guests to enjoy!
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Vegan Chocolate Filling | Ganache | Cocoa Nibs
Talk about a Charcuterie DISPLAY!!! Our signature Lush Charcuterie looking so vibrant and posh for โs 25 Year Anniversary Reception yesterday! Our lovely Event Designer did an exquisite job with this event, so proud!! ๐๐ผ๐
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With a love like that, how can we not be obsessed! Champagne and gold accents complimented the soft touches of green for Brittany and Micahโs elegant Francis Hall wedding last year and we are still in awe with all the details! ๐คฉ
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โฆcuz I mean, how else would you react to this spoonful of voluptuous goodness?! ๐ Sleek and sophisticated, our take on Bang Bang shrimp just got its menu debut. Introducing, our Shotgun Shrimp, an hors dโoeuvre that will have you dancingโ on a Friday afternoon! ๐บ๐ป๐ค
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Jicama Slaw | Champagne Vin | Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce
Did you catch all the action on our stories last week? Our AMAZING CULINARY TEAM showcased a 3 day New Hors Dโoeuvre and Mini Dessert Menu rollout last week and OMG it was incredible! Beyond impressed with the talent coming from our Executive Chef Nathan , Sous Chef Jose , Pastry Chef Joel and the entire kitchen team! ๐๐ผโจ With over 35 new and revamped passed and stationary appetizers, including a whole vegan and gluten free line, we are so excited to share with you all!! YEEEE this is just the beginning!!!
Letting creativity flow with Phoebe from Purple Onion Catering! She did a great job with the plating competition at Catersource! โจ
Whatโs a 90โs party without Bagel Bites and Pizza Rolls?! ๐ฅฏ๐We had so much fun with this decade event for V & N!
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Time to hit refresh with a light and refreshing salad for the soul! ๐ฅ๐ซ With the crisp crunch of green, and cleansing citrus mixed in with the comfort of bacon and chive, we leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to conquer whatever comes your way ๐ Indulge in a little self-care with each delicious bite of our Shaved Brussels & Bacon Salad, also gluten free!
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Arugula | Orange | Bacon | Goat Cheese Cream | Chive | Citrus Dressing
We may be approaching the end of February, but the month still has us blushing ๐ The season of love continues as we reminisce over K+Zโs wedding! Wedding details so soft and delicate, the most perfect setting for our blushing bride!
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Revamped and recharged! Weโre back and ready to apply our new ideas, reflections, and insights shared between catering industry partners! ๐ช๐ปโญ๏ธ Day 3 started off hot with โs Hot List ๐ฅ followed by a second expo day with some of our favorite booth vendors ! Next, we cheered on our girl, ,as she participated in a Tablescape Design Contestโso much fun to watch!! ๐ผ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ชEnded the festivities laughing the night away and making memories with our team at !๐ Catersource continues to inspire us each year, thank you for a fantastic time in Austin!
Catersource: Day 1 success! It was an inspiring first day of Convention in Austin, TX! A few of us from our Purple Onion team were able to attend a variety of classes to learn and grow in our respective roles in the industry while getting to try some of that good olโ Texas BBQ! ๐ค Continued the food journey by starting off the the multi-day event with a pre-Catersource dinner at with the incredible , and then ending first night of Catersource with the incredible team at ! ๐คฉ Canโt wait to see whatโs in store for Day 2!
Happy Lunar New Year! ๐งง๐ฎ Celebrating good vibes, love and prosperity all year long โค๏ธ
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When it comes to tablescapes, thereโs just something about gold accents and a standout linen that really creates a dreamy, elevated look โจ Add in a chandelier, soft drapery and a room filled with natural lightโฆyou have the wedding of our dreams!
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Februaryโฆthe month we cater to our sweet tooth! ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ Weโre indulging in the allure of desserts and all things simply sweet!
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THIS.๐๐ผ Talk about a GRAND reception!โจAnyone getting major Harry Potter vibes with this St. Francis Hall set up?! The lights, elongated tables and moody huesโฆwe are definitely feeling the magic with K & Zโs Wedding! ๐ช
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With all this snow and gloom these past few days, letโs warm things up a bit! Bright bursts of color against the emerald green of โs newly expanded Atrium is just what we need this wintery season! See the space magically transform after dusk creating a whole MOOD we are sooo obsessed with ๐
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Starting 2024 right! We are so excited to be named Washingtonian Weddingsโ 2024 Vendor of the Year again this year! โญ๏ธ To be able to create exquisite menus and elevated dishes focusing on excellence and presentation for each one of our clients is something we take great pride on, and we can not be any more honored to serve in this industry! We love creating memorable events, and thatโs exactly what we do ๐ Letโs make this year a great oneโ together!
THANK YOU 2023! โจ Another wonderful year in the books! Purple Onion has grown this year in so many ways and we have all of you to thank for that! To our fabulous clients and couples, vendor partners and most especially our amazing Purple Onion team, this success wouldnโt be possible without YOU! Thank you for all your continued support this year, we will see you next year!! ๐๐๐
Merry Christmas Eve from our Purple Onion Family to yours!! ๐ Our Purple Onion team celebrated the year end with our Annual Holiday Party at last week โญ๏ธ Thank you to our entire in house and offsite event staff, sales and leadership team for an amazing year!! Happy Holidays!!
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416 Maple Avenue W
Vienna, VA
22180
Opening Hours
Monday | 9am - 5pm |
Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
Friday | 9am - 5pm |
Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
Sunday | 9am - 5pm |
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