Check out this great feature in the Washingtonian for one of our events, the Animal Health Institute’s Pet Night 2009.
Our Own Celebrity!
Our lovely Account Executive Anne is featured in the latest issue of the Vineyard Vines catalog! So fun! She looks amazing and we are so excited for her. Congrats Anne 
Sara and Daniel ~ Autumn at Woodend
A few weekends ago we catered the wedding of Sara and Daniel at Woodend Mansion in Chevy Chase, MD. It was a perfect early autumn day and the event really turned out to be amazing. We especially loved the purple and green linens they chose! Their menu for the big day included Summer Veggie Spring Rolls, Lemon-Parmesan Artichoke Bottoms, Shots of Butternut Squash Soup, a Spring Layered Mosaic with Hearts of Palm, Roasted Artichokes, Yellow Tomato, Mango, Papaya and Avocado, Soy-Miso Marinated Sea Bass and Portobellos with Ratatouille.
Congratulations to this fantastic couple!
Images courtesy of Greg Gibson Photography
Wine Fest Recap
We had such a great time at the Wine Festival at the Plains this past weekend! The rain held off on Saturday and Sunday was sunny and gorgeous. Our tent and food turned out great and we enjoyed tasting the wines and checking out all the other vendors. We served Ham and Gruyere Paninis with Shoestring French Fries, Shrimp Cocktail, Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Caprese Salad, Lemon Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes, Creamy Dill Potato Salad, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Frozen Key Lime Pops, and Horse Shaped Cookies.
Here are some of the pictures we took.
Images courtesy of Krystin Smith/Sara McGregor
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The Wine Festival at The Plains
Come check out our tent at this fun event September 12-13th!
The Wine Festival at The Plains, September 12- 13, 2009
This event showcases over 275 of VA’s best award-winning wines, fine art, fancy food, culinary and pairing seminars, Reserve Tastings of wines that are rarely brought out of the tasting room and the oldest polo match in the US – the 24th annual Commonwealth Cup of Polo (USA vs an elite team of Brits)! Come enjoy Great Wine, Great Art, Great Food & Great Polo at Great Meadow in The Plains! www.winefestivalattheplains.com
Use our coupon code EVIP357 to get a $10 discount on all of your tickets.
New Faces
We never took the chance to officially introduce a couple of new faces to the Capitol Catering Team. Hayley Platt is a new addition to our sales team, Jena Slinde is our new bookkeeper, and Matt Metzbower is a wonderful addition to our kitchen. They have actually been with us for a couple of months now. (A very late) Welcome!
Hayley Platt and Jena Slinde
Matt Metzbower
FDR Distinguished Public Service Awards
On July 22nd, the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute held their 2nd annual Distinguished Public Service Awards at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in downtown DC. They had a cocktail hour featuring hors d’oeuvres such as Basil Grilled Shrimp, Lemon Parmesan Artichoke Bottoms, Peking Duck Rolls and miniature Sushi Cones. The cocktail hour was followed by a seated dinner where guests dined on a dual entree of Tenderloin and Crab Cake with Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus Bundles. For dessert, there was a delicious Molten Chocolate Cake.
Images courtesy of Jena Slinde/Krystin Smith
Washington Post Wedding
Our Fourth of July couple, Emily and Adam, were recently featured in the Washington Post Wedding Section. Check out their adorable story!
Emily and Adam
Fourth of July Wedding
Over the Fourth of July weekend, we catered the wedding of a fabulous couple, Emily and Adam. Their reception was held at Riverfarm in Alexandria. They had a fun, summery menu consisting of BBQ Chicken, Citrus Glazed Salmon, Tomato, Mozzarella, and Watermelon Salad, Roasted Red Potatoes with Lavender and Mint, Wild Rice Pilaf, and Summer Pasta. Guests also enjoyed Pink Lemonade and Root Beer Floats.
Images courtesy of Greg Knott
Decatur House at Lafayette Square
If you are still looking for a venue to host your summer event, one of our favorite sites, Decatur House at Lafayette Square, is offering special pricing through September. Capitol Catering is on the preferred vendors list at Decatur House and you will receive their best rates by also contracting with us. Decatur House is a beautiful, historic site sure to make your event look amazing!
Contact them through their website at www.decaturhouse.org
Images courtesy of Rodney Bailey
