Purple Onion Catering Co.

The BAR🍷🥃One of the most visited spots for any event…might as well give your bar an upgrade and give guests something to rave about! Elevate your bar with our new Bar Shelves that can be used in a variety of settings! Serving as a bar backdrop, dessert display, or even used for escort table cards, our beautiful arched shelves make the perfect addition to your event set up! Inquire with your Event Designer for more…we have a selection of mobile bar carts too! 🤩 #elevate Photography: @lverphoto @cassie.tobias Planner: @theonemomentevents Venue: @bluehillfarm Makeup: @jdmakeupartist Catering: @purpleonioncatering @weddingswithphoebe Entertainment: @samhillentertainment Stationery: @polkadotpaper #bar #bardisplay #shelving #newcollection

Rollin’ in with new SUMMER MENU ROLLOUT! 🌊 With two new Sous Chefs, Max and Yuri, joining the kitchen this season, our culinary team lead by Exec Chef Nathan and Sous Chef Jose presented a whole new look to our Phyllo Rolls, revamped some of our existing Hors D’oeuvres, and brought us new Flatbreads to soak under the sun—I mean heat lamps! ☀️ And along with that, our Marketing Coordinator, Nicole, brought us new bold and fun decor equipment to elevate your summer/fall events!! 🤩 Here’s a sneak peak! Hope you like it! Just to name a few of our featured menu items! 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘓𝘢𝘮𝘣 𝘓𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘰𝘱 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘙𝘪𝘣 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘢 𝘚𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘚𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘛𝘶𝘯𝘢 𝘗𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘑𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘢 𝘛𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘥𝘢 𝘍𝘪𝘨 & 𝘎𝘰𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘪 #catering #vacatering #events #caterer #summermenu #menurollout #summerdecor #cateringinspo

We are all over the world with this one! J&N’s Wedding was just so full of LIFE and character, and we loved everything about it! Let’s start with that welcome sign 😂 But seriously, everything from their smooth flower bearer at the ceremony to the gorgeous Vietnamese cultural attire—dress change not only for the bride, but for the ENTIRE wedding party is just incredible!! 🙌🏼 Congrats to our absolutely stunning couple!! 💜 Coordination: @tillyandteal Venue: @morais_weddings Photography: @imagesbybri Videography: @preciouspicspro Catering, Cake/Dessert: @purpleonioncateringco @weddingswithphoebe Florals: @jpweddingflowers Rentals & Decor: @selecteventgroup Hair: Kim Dibble (Friend of the Bride) Makeup: @unveiledartistry Stationery: @canva Bridal Shop: @lovebrideboutique Bridesmaids Attire: @birdygrey Groom Attire: @bananarepublic Groomsmen Attire: @GenerationTux Officiant: Larry Thatcher Entertainment & Photobooth: @summiteventsco Transportation: @tangier_transportation_svc #weddings #vietnamesewedding #vaweddings #caterer #catering

It’s all in the littlest detail…that can transform a small intimate gathering to a whimsical garden enchantment 🌸✨ We loved everything about C&K’s wedding, especially their custom ice cubes that made quite a statement! With a selection of passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner buffet, and dessert, our team did a fantastic job ending the night with late night bites over candlelight and the night’s natural charm! Venue: Private Residence Photo: @derekadmana Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @abbyatpurpleonion Rentals: @selecteventgroup Tent: @sugarplumtents #wedding #gardenwedding #cateredevents #privateevent

With a love like that, how can we not be obsessed! Champagne and gold accents complimented the soft touches of green for Brittany and Micah’s elegant Francis Hall wedding last year and we are still in awe with all the details! 🤩 Photo: @_unitedphotography_ Planning: @heartscontentevents Venue: @stfrancishall Catering: @purpleonioncateringco Florals: @poppyflowersco DJ: @djrighttouch Cake: @bttrcrmbakeshop Makeup: @shannieonthebeat Bridal Hair: @olayhair Videography: @creativ3videography #dcweddings #dccaterer #catering #weddings

Spring Wedding season is upon us and we are keeping an eye out on the newest 2024 trends this year! We LOVE any incorporation of food in ANYTHING and we’re loving this trend! Cuz food is beautiful after all, isn’t it?! What are some of your favorite wedding trends this season?!Photographer: @sidneyleighphotoCoordination: @socialgraceseventsVenue: @stonetowerweddingsCatering: @purpleonioncateringco@cassdelisleFlorals: @truefloralVideographer: @winterandrainfilmsDJ: @mydeejayHMU: @jkwbeautyPhotobooth: @activephotobooth#weddingseason #springweddings #weddingdecor #tablescape #fruit #caterer

Did you catch all the action on our stories last week? Our AMAZING CULINARY TEAM showcased a 3 day New Hors D’oeuvre and Mini Dessert Menu rollout last week and OMG it was incredible! Beyond impressed with the talent coming from our Executive Chef Nathan @breedloven , Sous Chef Jose @jose_estada__, Pastry Chef Joel @bluesmancalifornia and the entire kitchen team! 👌🏼✨ With over 35 new and revamped passed and stationary appetizers, including a whole vegan and gluten free line, we are so excited to share with you all!! YEEEE this is just the beginning!!!

What’s a 90’s party without Bagel Bites and Pizza Rolls?! 🥯🍕We had so much fun with this decade event for V & N! Venue: @alx_community Catering and Bar: @purpleonioncateringco #90s #events #cateredevents

We are fearless. We are strong. We are beautiful! 💪🏻✨ Today is our day, ladies! As a proud, woman owned company for over 30 years, we celebrate International Women’s Day today — and pretty much every other day of the year lol. Keep on shining, ladies!! 😘 #internationalwomensday

Time to hit refresh with a light and refreshing salad for the soul! 🥗💫 With the crisp crunch of green, and cleansing citrus mixed in with the comfort of bacon and chive, we leave you feeling rejuvenated and ready to conquer whatever comes your way 🙂 Indulge in a little self-care with each delicious bite of our Shaved Brussels & Bacon Salad, also gluten free! 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙨 & 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙙 Arugula | Orange | Bacon | Goat Cheese Cream | Chive | Citrus Dressing #vacatering #caterer #corporate #events

It’s always a vibe at the @usbotanicgarden when evening hits! Passed hors d’oeuvres and our Charcuterie and Tuscan Countryside Stations are just what you need for a mid week cocktail reception wind down ✨ Catering and Bar: @purpleonioncateringco @cassdelisleLinens and Rentals: @selecteventgroup #cocktailreception #dccatering #dcevents #corporateevents

Revamped and recharged! We’re back and ready to apply our new ideas, reflections, and insights shared between catering industry partners! 💪🏻⭐️ Day 3 started off hot with @michaelcerbelli @cerbellicreative ‘s Hot List 🔥 followed by a second expo day with some of our favorite booth vendors @tppsoftware @steeliteusa @americanmetalcraft! Next, we cheered on our girl, @weddingswithphoebe ,as she participated in a Tablescape Design Contest—so much fun to watch!! 🌼🍽️🪑Ended the festivities laughing the night away and making memories with our team at @oddduckaustin!🍗 Catersource continues to inspire us each year, thank you @cstse_show @catersource for a fantastic time in Austin! #cstse_show #cstse24 #cstsehunt

Catersource: Day 1 success! It was an inspiring first day of @cstse_show @catersource Convention in Austin, TX! A few of us from our Purple Onion team were able to attend a variety of classes to learn and grow in our respective roles in the industry while getting to try some of that good ol’ @coopersbbqatx Texas BBQ! 🤠 Continued the food journey by starting off the the multi-day event with a pre-Catersource dinner at @uchikorestaurants with the incredible @chefklord, @chefgregshapiro and @brycesierra_ then ending first night of Catersource with the incredible @simplyfreshevents team at @eberlyatx! 🤩 Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Day 2! #cstse24 #cstse_show #cstsehunt

February…the month we cater to our sweet tooth! 😍🍮🍰 We’re indulging in the allure of desserts and all things simply sweet! Featuring: 𝑪𝒓è𝒎𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒍 𝑵𝒀 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒂 𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝑻𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒊𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒘𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒄𝒂𝒌𝒆

With all this snow and gloom these past few days, let’s warm things up a bit! Bright bursts of color against the emerald green of @moraisvineyards ‘s newly expanded Atrium is just what we need this wintery season! See the space magically transform after dusk creating a whole MOOD we are sooo obsessed with 😍 Planning & Design: @dragonfly_events_design Photo: @omarcophoto Venue: @moraisvineyards @morais_weddings Florals: @novafloralcompany Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @weddingswithphoebe Rentals: @selecteventgroup @bbjlatavola #purpleonioncateringco #vacatering #vaevents #vaweddings #novaweddings #eventprofs #moraisevents

THANK YOU 2023! ✨ Another wonderful year in the books! Purple Onion has grown this year in so many ways and we have all of you to thank for that! To our fabulous clients and couples, vendor partners and most especially our amazing Purple Onion team, this success wouldn’t be possible without YOU! Thank you for all your continued support this year, we will see you next year!! 💜💜💜 #PurpleTime #elevate

Full scale Holiday Parties are a work of art! ✨ Last night we filled the Renwick with food stations all around! From a Carving Station, Sushi Station, Hot Ramen Station, Taco Station, and strolling Burrata Bar, there’s no doubt that our friends at @freshfieldsvienna had a wonderful time! Venue: @renwickgallery Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @cassdelisle @talanuri @_ellehansen Rentals: @selecteventgroup Florals: @freespiritfloral Lighting: @4walldcproduction 4wall Dj: @herculesent.torrchez