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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pretty in Pink Bat Mitzvah

The Fillmore in downtown Silver Spring was the setting for this glam pink Bat Mitzvah celebration. The Kids Lounge, with its white tufted leather sofas and silver sequin tables, was front and center on the stage. The Adults partied on the floor on black suede sofas and mirrored tables. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres The evening … Continued

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Reviews

Stefanie was such a huge help! Everything was smooth, she helped us find ways to cut costs and advocated for us with our venue.

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.

Alberto is the best catering manager ever!! Everything about working with Catering by Season, from the planning, communication, to the execution was phenomenal!