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On WeddingWire since 2012

Root and Stem is a catering company located in Falls Church, Virginia. This caterer wants to know every detail about your wedding vision, then rely upon that insight to provide catering services that fit your wedding theme like a glove. They make their vendor list available to every client so you can rest assured that every ingredient is fresh and of the utmost quality.

Services Offered
Couples will have access to full bar services with bartenders serving house beer, liquor and wine alongside specialty beer and wine. You can choose from an open or limited bar.

Cuisine
Root and Stem offers couples more than 15 exotic and local cuisines to choose from, including American, Asian, Mediterranean and Italian fare. Their cuisine can be served in a variety of styles, including hors d'oeuvres, buffet, french service, family style, plated or stations. Chefs at Root and Stem are more than happy to accommodate your guests' dietary needs.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

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

$180

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

$180

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$180

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

$165

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?

$28

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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
French
German
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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Reviews of Root and Stem

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35 Reviews
99% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Root & Stem is highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional service and delicious food. Multiple reviewers mention the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, particularly Michelle and Craig. The menu options are described as flavorful and well-executed, with standout dishes like the short ribs and chicken and waffles. Guests rave about the food, deeming it the best they've ever had at a wedding. The attention to detail, accommodating nature, and overall experience make Root & Stem a highly recommended wedding caterer.

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Root & Stem is highly praised by reviewers for their exceptional service and delicious food. Multiple reviewers mention the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, particularly Michelle and Craig. The menu options are described as flavorful and well-executed, with standout dishes like the short ribs and chicken and waffles. Guests rave about the food, deeming it the best they've ever had at a wedding. The attention to detail, accommodating nature, and overall experience make Root & Stem a highly recommended wedding caterer.

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Ashley M. Sent on 06/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding guest called food "objectively excellent"

Our experience with Root & Stem was phenomenal from start to finish. Michelle's customer service and rental recommendations made the overall dining experience top notch. R&S worked with us to create a delicious menu and accommodated a "virtual tasting" for us living across the country, while my mom and wedding planner dined in Virginia.

I can't get over how amazing the food and staff were on the day of our wedding. Everyone raved about the appetizers and family style dinner. In particular, the SHORT RIBS.

One of our wedding guests called the overall meal "objectively excellent." We couldn't agree more!
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Robert S. Sent on 06/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and excellent service

We were supper impressed with Root & Stem from the planning to the tasting to the amazing meal they delivered to our ~100 guests at our wedding party. They are more than a cut above the usual caterer in terms of quality of food and flavor and service. Hannah was a wonderful partner to us in the planning and at the event.
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Renee R. Sent on 10/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent in every way!

Delicious food (best salad ever - kale! Never had so many guests comment and compliment a salad), beautiful presentation, fantastic service. Locally sourced foods, environmentally responsible practices, a truly refreshing experience. We had tastings with 3 different caterers and it was an easy decision. They are everything they say on their website and represented at the tasting. It was the best wedding ever and the food was a big part of it.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Amelia Lawrence Weddings Amelia Lawrence Weddings Wedding Planners

I had the privilege of working with Craig and his team at a lovely farm wedding! This was my first opportunity to work with Root and Stem and I must say I will be recommending them to others. First off...Craig creates amazing farm to table dishes which were fresh and delicious. Not only was the food tasty but it was presented beautifully! The wedding couple chose a more family style approach to their service and Craig and his staff executed seamlessly! Not only was Craig a delight but his staff was equally attentive and sweet. They were just people you enjoyed being around and working with. I am grateful for the opportunity to work together and look forward to serving with them again!

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Root and Stem frequently asked questions

At Root and Stem, 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 Root and Stem includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
Root and Stem offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Root and Stem 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 Root and Stem, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Root and Stem, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Root and Stem provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Root and Stem offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Root and Stem is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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