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Let us do the cooking this Thanksgiving. Our menu features everything you need to create the perfect holiday meal.
Donate the Entire Day of Meals for Community Members who are Food Insecure!
In recent weeks the world has been turned upside down. We are amid a global health crisis and many families in our community are facing economic uncertainty. School closures and stay at home orders limit traditional sources of food assistance and as employers continue to reduce payroll obligations, unemployment numbers have skyrocketed. The number of … Continued
Sr. Event Manager Glynis Keith Plans Her Own Special Event
Written by Senior Event Manager, Glynis Keith As a Catering Manager, I plan and execute events for a living. Quite simply, my job is a joy! I work with clients celebrating life’s happiest moments and somewhere in the process the clients become friends and their events become very personal to me. And, each and every … Continued
Venue Spotlight on 8 Chains North
Written by Event Manager: Brittany Agro Set among the countryside with horses frolicking in fields nearby, 8 Chains North Winery serves as a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies, receptions and all types of special events. From their Compass Rose Room, where most events are held, one has French-door access to a covered patio that provides … Continued
Catering Advice for Couples
Written by Event Manager, Brittany Agro When it comes to planning a wedding, there are a lot of things to consider and think about. Here are three common questions that couples often ask, and what we like to tell them. Question #1: How do we determine a budget for our event? The bride and groom … Continued
Feed Enough, Not an Army
The truth about food waste and how to prevent it. Written by Brittany Agro, Event Manager Last week, our President Dave Evans had an opportunity to speak alongside Suzanne Morrell, Founder STM|enterprises, Creating Events and D.C. Event Food Waste Coalition, Samantha Kenny, Associate Specialist, Food Waste, at the World Wildlife Fund-US and Kate Urbank, FDC … Continued
Seeds to Celebrations
In January of 2017 we met with a bride who knew that she wanted a “sustainable” wedding. She wanted to know that the food at her wedding would be grown in a way that cared for the environment. She wanted local and organic, if possible. She wanted a caterer that was committed to recycling and … Continued
Accommodating Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
by Senior Event Manager Glynis Keith Being the perfect host is a lot harder than it used to be. Keeping up with your guests’ growing list of food allergies and dietary restrictions can be a challenge, but it’s one we at Catering by Seasons are happy to meet. Over the years, I’ve seen more and … Continued
Plant Something and Watch it Grow
Jessica and Scott are an easy going, dog loving and CSA buying couple! Community Supported Agriculture is a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. All photos are courtesy of Heather Ryan Photography. When When it came time to plan for their Wedding Reception, having locally sourced food was … Continued
A Bright and Bold Gala
For the last four years, Catering by Seasons has been honored to cater the annual fundraising gala for the United Community Ministries. The UCM tasks itself to mobilize the power of community to equip, educate, and empower, vulnerable children, youth, adults and families to improve their lives. This event gathers the communities of Mount Vernon … Continued
Reviews
Alberto is the best catering manager ever!! Everything about working with Catering by Season, from the planning, communication, to the execution was phenomenal!
Catering By Seasons exceeded my expectation. I used them for a brunch at my house after my son’s bar mitzvah. The level of professionalism along with their responsiveness made me feel at ease right away.
I can’t say enough great things about our entire experience planning our daughter's Bat Mitzvah with Glynis Keith, Catering Manager, with Catering by Seasons.