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Paige Carney
Paige Carney
Owner

Woman-owned

35 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

150 team members

Purple Onion Catering Company is a caterer located in Vienna, Virginia that provides services for weddings and events. With 30+ years in the industry, Purple Onion Catering offers high-quality culinary experiences to those in the Washington, D.C. area. While considering the theme of your wedding and your tastes, the team strives to make your event unforgettable.

Cuisine

The team at Purple Onion Catering Company is able to craft and serve cuisine for a range of event sizes, from small gatherings of 25 people to galas of over 1,000. Food can be served as hors d'oeuvres, buffet-style, in a seated dining setting, and more. The chefs can create dishes from American, Asian, French, Italian, and Mexican traditions, among others. They are also able to accommodate a range of dietary needs, such as nut-free, vegan, kosher, and more.

Services Offered

Both presentation and taste are important elements at Purple Onion Catering Company. The events team first takes the time to understand your wedding vision. They then collaborate with the culinary experts to curate a menu fitting for your big day. They also consider finer details such as the decor and how the dishes will be served to ensure a cohesive ambience.

Pricing information

$150 starting price
$180
Average price

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FAQ

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

$150

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

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

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

Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

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
French
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Southern
Spanish
Other

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
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

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Reviews of Purple Onion Catering Company

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Purple Onion catering received glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food from multiple reviewers for their weddings, with guests praising the flavorful menu options from appetizers to desserts. The staff, including Margaret, Cassie, and Phoebe, were commended for their responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers highlighted the seamless execution, flexibility in menu customization, and top-notch service provided by Purple Onion, recommending them highly for weddings and other special events in the DMV area.

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Purple Onion catering received glowing reviews for their exceptional service and delicious food from multiple reviewers for their weddings, with guests praising the flavorful menu options from appetizers to desserts. The staff, including Margaret, Cassie, and Phoebe, were commended for their responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. Reviewers highlighted the seamless execution, flexibility in menu customization, and top-notch service provided by Purple Onion, recommending them highly for weddings and other special events in the DMV area.

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Sandra Sent on 05/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Food and Service!

We are still on Cloud 9 from our son and daughter-in-love's wedding May 10.
I (groom's mom) played a major role in the planning of the weekend. Purple Onion, you hit it out of the park with your incredible food and service! I cannot tell you how many guests at the wedding went out of their way to tell me how delicious the food was, how warm the food was served, and how everyone at their table finished every last bite. There was unsolicited fantastic feedback from all corners of the room on both the salmon and the beef. So thank you for hitting it out of the park!!!! People really noticed! Our bride and groom had the same feedback, saying "The food was DELICIOUS! I have heard so many stories about brides and grooms not eating a bite of dinner at their weddings... but David and I ate every crumb!"
Again, many thanks to Purple Onion for making it such a memorable evening. I will praise you highly to all of my area friends. You impressed all of them!

Mimi
Mimi Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Food is Beyond Delicious

The food from Purple Onion was absolutely incredible—our guests loved everything from cocktail hour to the dessert table! Cassie and Sydney were so helpful answering our million questions and in guiding us through the menu and helping us pick our signature cocktail (“The Putterita”, a strawberry margaritas in honor of our two cats). I thought that the mac and cheese croquettes were to die for and my now husband devoured any mini lobster rolls he could get his hands on. The only hiccup was a menu alteration: we had changed the beef entrée from short rib to steak, but short rib was served on the wedding day. Thankfully, the only person who even noticed was me (and only because I don’t like short rib); everyone else thought it was absolutely delicious! We still fully recommend them, but suggest that future couples double-check their final menu orders carefully if making substitutions. Overall, an amazing experience with delicious food and kind, professional service!!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Caterer

Purple Onion was a wonderful catering company to work with; they were very responsive to our requests, extremely organized and most importantly the food was delicious! I would highly recommend this catering company to anyone looking to get married in the DMV area.
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I absolutely love working with the Purple Onion Catering Company. They are trendy, efficient and always willing to go above and beyond to make each client feel special.

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Purple Onion is one of Blue Valley's "approved Caterers" and they are wonderful. I especially love working with Margaret, she is top notch and has an eye for detail. They offer excellent food and service, in fact, they were here this past weekend and the food was terrific. Guests were raving about dinner. I highly recommend Purple Onion.

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Oh my goodness! I love the Purple Onion! They make thew most amazing plated meals and they taste as good as they look. The Purple Onion is prompt and delicious!

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