Our Catering Blog

A closer look at some of our events!

A Night Out at the National Arboretum

Written by Event Manager, Brittany Agro Last week the Catering by Seasons team had an opportunity to attend the “Summer Solstice Soiree,” an educational event hosted by the ILEA Greater Washington, DC Chapter at the beautiful U.S. National Arboretum. It was a wonderful evening! Approximately 65 guests, from the event industry, enjoyed music, refreshing cocktails … 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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Around the World Bat Mitzvah

Written by Senior Event Manager Glynis Keith This globe-trotting family with roots in Italy and Israel chose an around the world theme for their daughter’s Bat Mitzvah at VisArts this past December.  Dark wood farm tables, barrel tables and centerpieces featuring vintage globes gave the space a sophisticated old world European feel. The International menu … 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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Signature Cocktails for a Winter Wedding

Written by Event Manager, Katie McAuliffe Cheers! ¡Salud! Prost! L’chaim! However you say it, no celebration is complete without a toast, and what better way to toast than with a signature cocktail created just for you! Signature cocktails are a fun and easy way to add some extra personalization to your wedding or special event. … 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

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

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

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.