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Located in Washington, D.C., Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events specializes in bringing people together and making every celebration delicious and memorable. We are majority owned by American family farmers, which means at our core we are committed to using ingredients from farmers we know and trust and taking care of the planet and everyone on it.

With years of experience rooted in restaurant hospitality operating some of the Nation’s most popular restaurants, we have the expertise and bandwidth to help you create events that are easy, frictionless, and fun to plan from start to finish.

Let us wine and dine you and your guests for your next gathering. We specialize in bringing people together and making every celebration delicious and memorable.

Whether you are serving 10 or 200 at a bridal shower in your home or an engagement party at another venue, our catering specialists can create a unique event and menu specifically tailored to your needs and your budget.

Scratch-made and thoughtfully sourced, we provide a broad culinary range from lighter fare to hearty home-cooked goodness to private chef experiences with handcrafted cocktails, scratch sodas, and an array of beer and wine selections.

Because we make everything from scratch, we can customize your menu and your level of service to best suit your event and your guests. As a company with roots in some of our nation’s most popular restaurants – beloved by locals and tourists alike – we have a track record for taking excellent care of people.

Frequently asked questions

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

$125

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

$65

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$20

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?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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
BBQ
Local
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
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
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Team

Hillary M
Hillary M
Director of Catering & Special Events

With over 15+ years of experience in planning and executing flawless events, Hillary Miko has a reputation built on trust, innovation, and results. Having serviced clients such as POLITICO, Capitol File Magazine, US Bank, Coca Cola, Embassy of Kuwait and many more, Hillary takes pride in delivering generous hospitality and events that are unique and custom-tailored to each individual style and need. She is passionate about listening, committed to details, and enthusiastic about meeting and exceeding expectations. Handling every detail of the event, Hillary’s goal is to allow each client to sit back, relax, and enjoy a seamless celebration.

Whether catering to a large corporate meeting or to a private social event, Hillary’s diverse experience has allowed her to work every aspect of the planning process. From conception to execution, she exceptionally handles every detail with ease. She exudes a calm confidence and a keen understanding of each client’s investment and need for a return on that investment. Leveraging powerful vendor relationships, Hillary has proven that business savvy and design go beautifully hand in hand. With every relationship that Hillary makes, she instinctively looks for a way to demonstrate empathy, vision, and steady enthusiasm.

Through strategic luxurious events, innovative design, and steadfast motivation, Hillary is passionate about using her experience and expertise to her client’s advantage. A visionary indeed, Hillary is not only able to imagine a beautiful end, but well-capable of executing every detail in between. And although results are priority, Hillary takes time to enjoy each step of the process…the challenge of meeting expectations and budgets, the individual touches that make each event unique, and the privilege of collaborating with incredible people along the way. Hillary believes the best event design should create a carefree experience for each client that leaves a smile on their face and an opportunity to fully enjoy the moment. Whether it’s the perfect menu, graceful décor, or a jaw-dropping venue, each event creates an opportunity to outdo the last and a challenge to elevate her clients to their greatest potential for impact.

Hillary’s career began planning an event for the American Cancer Society in college that became one of the highest performing events in Ohio. Prior to joining Founding Farmers Co., Hillary worked with a prominent catering company at the Newseum and was an event designer for a large production company.

Dawn  V.
Dawn V.
Managing Partner

Growing up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Dawn’s love of the culinary world began early.

In fact, her first job, as a pizza maker at age 14, was her initial taste of the industry and ignited her passion for great food, scratch cooking, and a commitment to providing excellent service in a busy restaurant environment.

After college, Dawn hit the ground running at a large, successful restaurant group. From 1991 through 2004, Dawn made her mark dedicating herself to learning the restaurant business by holding virtually every front of house and back of house position. From unit controller to service manager to kitchen manager to general manager to area director, Dawn developed into the ultimate team player with the drive and determination for not only her personal success, but also that of her team.

Her next stop: general manager of a $35 million, upscale food market business where she was responsible for all operations. Other leadership positions as business industry director and team management followed, then Dawn found her home at Farmers Restaurant Group.

As our first multi-store managing partner, Dawn’s role has grown to include vice president. Her passion for our restaurant brands and providing excellent guest experiences, along with her operational expertise and ability to guide our teams through every turn, every day, all contribute to her success.

Emily K
Emily K
Catering & Events Manager

Emily Kupersanin is Founding Farmers Co. Catering's Catering & Events Manager in DC, MD, and VA.

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Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events frequently asked questions

At Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events 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 Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Local
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens

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