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Eco Caterers is a wedding and event catering company based in Washington, DC that specializes in preparing fresh, organic, and environmentally-friendly cuisine. Founded in 2007 by Executive Chef Nick Brune, this caterer sources its ingredients locally from sustainable farms. Environmental impact is minimized by using biodegradable products, composting, recycling, and donating unused food to local organizations. This company has catered more than 500 weddings, and is experienced in a variety of food traditions and cuisines. They are very excited to work with couples to create vibrant and flavorful dishes that guests will remember for years to come.

Services Offered
Eco Caterers offers full-service catering and bar options to make every event easy to plan. Their expert bartenders can tend everything from beer and wine to a full bar with specialty cocktails. They can provide glassware, dishware, tables and chairs, and linens for rehearsal dinners and receptions.

Cuisine
Eco Caterers believes in serving seasonal catering menus to ensure the best meals possible. They are able to provide a variety of buffet and plated options in cuisines ranging from Asian fusion to locally-inspired organic fare. Couples can attend a tasting to determine their favorite dishes for the big day, and the chefs are happy to fully customize the menu. Any dietary restrictions can be accommodated, guaranteeing that no guest has to worry about missing out on dinner. From grass-fed beef sliders to poached pear tarts, this caterer delivers eco-friendly, expertly-crafted, and mouth-watering food to couples’ special celebrations of love.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$45

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$55

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$25

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Cocktail Reception

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$18

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Eco Caters

Antonio
Antonio Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Catering Review

Working with Eco Caters was nothing short of incredible. Every aspect of our planning process with them was extremely smooth. We cannot thank our contact from their team Scott, and the entire team including the cooks, servers, bartenders, and everyone involved for such a fantastic experience. From our very first consultation call, Scott answered all of our questions, gave us a detailed estimate, sent us many options of different menus, including seasonal menus, and set up a tasting for us. The tasting was a fun and delicious experience itself- we were blown away by the flavor of the food (particularly the desserts!), and were able to try every part of the menu, including the appetizers, salad, 3 main course options (including vegetarian), and desserts. We worked with Scott on every detail of the planning process, emailing him many times over the course of a year and getting every question answered. We also enjoyed that we were able to go through them to get out rentals for our tables, linens, dishware, and everything else we needed. This made planning and coordinating much more simple. Scott did several walkthroughs at the venue (with and without us) to ensure that every detail was accounted for on their part. At the wedding, we got so many compliments on how delicious the food was, and everyone in particular loved the Autumn Margarita we used as one of our Specialty Cocktails (a recipe that Eco Caters made). We also really appreciate their mission to reduce waste and source local and seasonal ingredients. Overall, we cannot be more grateful for our experience working with Scott and the whole Eco Caters team. Catering is such a huge investment in the wedding expenses, and you cannot go wrong working with this team!
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Aidan Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Food, Great People

My husband and I would highly recommend Eco Caters. Their team provided delicious menu items, flexibility, and creativity. Kristina was a joy to work with, and Chef Robbie is magic! We even discovered during our tasting that one of their newer chefs had left our favorite neighborhood spot to join Eco Caters. They incorporated our favorite dish from that same restaurant into our evening's menu. It was a thoughtful touch that help make our wedding even more personal. If you are looking for beautifully presented, locally sourced and delicious food for your event, look no further!
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Sydney Sent on 10/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating

True Professionals

The team at Eco Catering are smart, professional, and truly talented at what they do. We had a seated dinner for ~130 at Dumbarton House in Georgetown - from start to finish I felt confident in the team to provide us with a quality meal that met our tastes and execute on the service side to ensure our guests had a great time. And at the end of that day that's what you'll appreciate the most - knowing the people who are handling a very important part of keeping everyone happy (food and drink) have what it takes to pull it off without a hitch.

Monica
Monica Sent on 10/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Hit the mark of everything important in a caterer!

Eco Caters was one of our FAVORITE wedding vendors. Everyone knows choosing your caterer is a large part of the wedding budget and that food is one of the larger parts of the guests' experience. So I was very, very picky when deciding on a caterer and was down to a couple favorites. However, when it came down to it, I chose Eco Caters because I absolutely love their food options and the fact that they're eco-friendly, organic, and overall a fresh, eclectic vibe. In addition to that, I really enjoyed working with Janee and Jessica. Part of what sealed the deal in terms of choosing them was heading to Ocean Beach to do a tasting, where I met the head chef and his wife, who run the business. They were super professional, and displayed that they had a great level of experience doing exactly what we were asking for. Their flexibility with the menu was HUGE for us, and allowed us to save here and there, which made a big difference for us and our budget. They did a great job with the bartending and making our specialty drink. I actually had a couple guests tell me they loved the bartenders themselves. That was a HUGE bonus because when employees are clearly happy doing what they are doing, even though it is hard work, that vibe reflects onto the wedding day experience, so I was happy to hear that bartenders/servers seemed pleasant and not just trying to get through the night ;). We also chose to have Jessica/Eco manage our rentals as well - which was a life saver. Jessica did a walk through of where we were getting married (San Diego Botanic Gardens) so that we could determine what was needed. I loved that she took the lead in telling me what was most common to do, what I didn't need, etc. The day went very smoothly, and guests raved about the food. I wish they had a restaurant so we could relive our wedding day tastes again. Thank you so much, Eco Caters!
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Shannon Sent on 06/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Eco Caters did an amazing job at our May 2018 wedding. Mary was very helpful in the planning leading up to our wedding - meeting us at the linens and serving ware rental company and at our venue site. She provided helpful set-up and timeline advice. The food and service was exceptional and I would highly recommend Eco Caters!
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Melissa Sent on 03/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Mary and the team at Eco Caterers were amazing. They coordinated our food, alcohol and event rentals. Mary was responsive and helpful in brainstorming ideas. And the food was delicious! We had vegan, vegetarian and meat items. Plus, the bill was far less than other caterers quoted us. They're a great team and we loved working with them!
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Mark Sent on 01/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We recently used Eco for a 50-person wedding dinner, and couldn't have been happier. Their philosophy really appealed to us, but the major selling point was the food: they say you don't get to eat at your own wedding, but if you use Eco, you'll certainly want to make sure you do. Every single bite was delicious, and they were happy to work with us to accommodate some guests with restrictive diets, and to work in some special desserts prepared by someone else. Mary and her crew made the entire process a breeze--everything was set up quickly and beautifully (and removed equally quickly at the end of the night) and all of the servers were friendly and extremely professional.

Mary also served as our day-of-coordinator and was great. She was responsive, communicated well with our other vendors, and independently handled all of the last-minute problems. Absolutely wonderful experience!
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Lindsay Sent on 06/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Eco Catering was by-far the best vendor we had at our wedding. (Also professionally I am an event planner, and Eco Catering was the best vendor I have ever worked with.)

Mary Gorman is a rock star of a human being. She was SUPER organized, she gave excellent wedding planning advice, and she went way above and beyond her duties as the catering manager. Working with Eco Caters couldn't have been easier since Mary was so responsive, knowledgeable, and frankly just an enjoyable person to be around.

And of course the food was AMAZING! Many of our guests commented on how they had never had such delicious and original food at a wedding. None of that standard plain pasta and caesar salad stuff (though I am sure they do an excellent pasta and caesar salad). It was custom created just for us based on our food interests and dietary restrictions of our guests.

The staff were so nice and easy going. They were extremely attentive to our guests and couldn't have been friendlier.

They were great at working within our budget as well. Compared to other caterers we looked at, they provided a better service at a better price.

Thank you Eco Caters for making our wedding so special. I wish we could do it all over again!
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Kim Sent on 05/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
AMAZING! John Cosgrove, Mary, and Robbie the chef created a delicious, fresh and experience for my daughter's wedding. The guests raved about the food. The staff was exceptional and professional attending to every need with a smile and kind word. The set up was beautiful and they did many personal touches that reflected the family's style. They made sure the bride, groom, and maid of honor had warm fresh food given all the distraction they have with the guests. Eco-caterings attention to detail and delicious food with a flair made the evening one to remember. I would recommend Eco-Catering for any event you are considering.
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Maegan Sent on 05/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
John, Chef Wood, and the Eco Caters team made the experience planning our wedding fun and enjoyable. We loved getting to know them, their company, and their values. They have great relationships with so many local companies and we enjoyed the associated benefits. A favorite moment from our wedding was when John's team made us a plate of the AMAZING cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres and my husband and I enjoyed a quiet moment together. From beginning to end John and his team were determined to exceed our expectations, and they did.
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Awards

15
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Andrew Roby Events Andrew Roby Events Wedding Planners

I first found Eco Caters on Twitter and they have been simply amazing to speak with and get to know. It's always great when you can have a conversation with vendors and get to know who they are and what they stand for. I highly recommend Eco Caters for your next event if you want to support your local community.

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Eco Caters frequently asked questions

At Eco Caters, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Cocktail Reception
The bar service starting price at Eco Caters includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Eco Caters offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Eco Caters offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Eco Caters, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Eco Caters, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Eco Caters provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Eco Caters offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Eco Caters is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in professionalism.
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