Delivering unparalleled, innovative cuisine, 42˚ Catering is Washington DC’s hottest new catering company. 42˚ specializes in working individually with clients to develop unique menus for each occasion and staffing them with the city’s most eloquent staff. Inspired by international ingredients, seasonal fare and constantly reinventing classics, our distinctive celebrations have been described as “beautifully executed,” “phenomenal,” and “extraordinary.” 42˚ is the premier choice for all of your wedding event needs.

Who we are

Intensely customer-driven, 42˚ is notorious for working directly with clients to create stylized menus for each individual event ranging from engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelor dinners, rehearsal dinners and of course, wedding receptions of all sizes.  Chef De Pue’s menus feature reinvented classics achieved by focusing on modern flavor combinations and seasonal fare. 42˚ also prides itself on its highly-trained, unequalled and eloquent wait staff and takes every detail to task when creating your special event for your special day.

Consulting services extend beyond menus and staff. 42˚ also offers superb event design, floral arrangements, specialty linen, one of kind event equipment and exciting venues. Contact 42˚ today to create your event magic!

Executive Chef and Owner Frederik De Pue

Chef Frederik De Pue is known in Washington DC’s dynamic food world as an international trend setter. Belgium-born, Chef Frederik trained in one of the best schools in Europe and worked at several top restaurants throughout Belgium and France. In 2000, he arrived in Washington to become the Executive Chef of the European Commission Delegation Ambassador and was highly praised in the diplomatic circle. Inspired by international ingredients, seasonal fare and constantly reinventing classics, Chef Frederik has built his company, 42˚, based on menus and events described as “thoughtful,” “beautifully executed,” “phenomenal,” “way beyond,” and “extraordinary.” Chef Frederik and his wife, Sylvia, are based in the DC area with their two young children, Valentine and Sebastien.

Preferred Caterers for:

-National Harbor
-Potomac Point Winery
-Rockville Rooftop
 

Clients Include

Meridian Ball
Korn Ferry International
White & Case Law
Esserman & Marks
Corwell Moring
Fisher Group, LLC
DC Luxury Magazine
Royal Netherlands Embassy
Embassy of Belgium
Embassy of Cyprus
Embassy of Greece
Embassy of Latvia