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Catering the 44th Annual RAMMYS: A Pre-Awards Reception at Arena Stage

Some audiences are harder to impress than others. A room full of 680 chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals — gathered for the biggest night in Washington dining — is about as discerning as it gets. Held on Monday, June 29, 2026, the 44th Annual RAMMYS Awards & Gala marked a new era for the region's most prestigious celebration of culinary excellence. For the first time in the awards' four-decade history, the ceremony moved to the iconic Arena Stage at The Mead C

Jun 30

Night at the Navy Yard: Full Service Gala Catering for the DC Burn Foundation

Some events carry more weight than others. The DC Firefighters Burn Foundation's annual Night at the Navy Yard gala is one of them. Held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at HQO Events in Washington, DC, this milestone evening brought together 300 guests in support of burn survivors and the families who walk beside them through recovery. Burn injuries don't end when someone leaves the hospital. The road ahead is long, and the support made possible by events like this one ensures that

May 14

Three Years Running: How Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events Welcomes Johns Hopkins University Students in Style

Some partnerships get better every year. For the third consecutive year, Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events had the honor of catering Johns Hopkins University's student welcome reception at the Bloomberg Center, serving over 350 guests with the kind of intentional, scratch-made hospitality that's become a hallmark of our work together. Large-Scale Reception Catering in DC: What It Actually Takes Welcoming hundreds of new students to a campus is more than a logistical exe

Apr 15

Plated Dinner Catering at the Library of Congress: A Texas House Legislators Event

There are venues in Washington, DC that carry a certain weight. The Library of Congress is one of them. As one of the Library's preferred catering partners, Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events recently had the privilege of hosting a full service plated dinner for 140 members of the Texas House of Representatives inside one of the most storied institutions in the country. It was exactly the kind of event that reminds us why the details matter. What Full Service Plated Dinne

Mar 25

Willowood Washington: 66 acres of private Maryland countryside, 90 minutes from DC

Some venues stop you in your tracks. Willowood Washington is one of them. A historic American farm set into the rolling hills of Washington County, Maryland, it is the kind of place where the land itself sets the tone, and where every detail of an event feels elevated simply by being there. We are proud to bring our catering to it. The Venue: Entirely yours. Not a shared ballroom. Not a hotel conference floor. Willowood is available exclusively as a full buyout. When you b

Mar 23

When the Circus Comes to the Table: How We Brought a Circus Tea Party to Life for 300 Guests

Some clients arrive with a brief and a guest count. Others arrive with a vision. When Building Bridges Across the River, a Washington, DC nonprofit, came to Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events with a circus tea party concept for 300 guests, including families and children, we knew this was the latter. The ask: create a celebration that felt like stepping inside the big top, with the warmth and wonder of a tea party layered in. What followed was a full service catering even

Mar 17

The Modern Guide to Corporate Catering in the DC Metro & Greater Philadelphia Areas

If you're responsible for ordering office catering in Washington DC or the Greater Philadelphia area, you know the pressure: the food needs to arrive on time, look presentable, taste great, and work within your budget. Whether you're planning a quarterly board meeting, weekly team lunches, or an all-day training session, choosing the right caterer can make or break your event—and your reputation. At Founding Farmers Co Catering & Events, we've spent years listening to execut

Mar 3

Supporting Our Community: Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events Partners with World Central Kitchen During Government Shutdown

Founding Farmers Co. Catering & Events was proud to partner with World Central Kitchen to provide meals to federal workers impacted by the recent government shutdown. Feeding Those Who Serve From November 10 through 14, our catering team worked alongside World Central Kitchen to deliver more than 800 meals daily to federal employees across the Washington, DC metropolitan area. These weren't just any meals—they were thoughtfully prepared, nutritious dishes designed to bring

Nov 26, 2025