The Trust for the National Mall ~ 7th Annual Luncheon

The Trust for the National Mall hosted the seventh annual luncheon to raise funds for the upkeep and restoration of the National Mall ~ a.k.a America’s Front Yard. The luncheon takes place on the National Mall grounds and has been named one … Read more

May 22, 2014 | | |

Six-Course Dinner for Heart’s Delight Vintners Event

Heart’s Delight hosted a six-course Vintners Dinner to benefit the American Heart Association. The Washington DC event was held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium and featured wines of Château Margaux. The Design Cuisine team worked with Heart’s Delight to create … Read more

May 20, 2014 | | | |

Folger Shakespeare Library Gala

The Folger Shakespeare Library celebrated the 450th birthday of William Shakespeare with a gala. Setting the stage was beautiful elevated florals, gold flatware and custom green linens. The menu was just as dramatic as the playwright himself. The first course was … Read more

May 19, 2014 | | |

Say Cheese!! ~ Cheese Wheel Wedding Cake

Forgoing classic cake traditions, a recent Design Cuisine event featured a three tier wedding cake made of cheese wheels. The cake was a stunning artistic addition for the reception. Combining the cheese course with the dessert course, this dish can be served … Read more

May 12, 2014 | |

Washington DC Earth Day 2014 ~ Cucumber and Hummus Cupcakes

On Tuesday we celebrated Earth Day to promote environmental awareness and green initiatives. Design Cuisine is a 2 Star Certified Green Restaurant taking proactive steps such as being 100% Styrofoam-free, reducing waste by 50% just through recycling, and implementing the … Read more

April 28, 2014 | | |

Mini Food Cart Stations

Everyone loves a good food trucks. You can’t go anywhere on the National Mall without seeing delicious food trucks making a splash. To bring this concept to events, we have created rolling food cart stations in many different themes such … Read more

April 25, 2014 | |

Breakfast Cocktail Stations ~ Rise and Shine

Looking for a fun way to wake your team up at the next early morning client meeting? Perhaps a few interactive breakfast cocktail could be of assistance. Here are photos from a recent meeting with two breakfast cocktail stations. The first was a Mini Juice … Read more

April 15, 2014 | | | |

Wedding Cuisine ~ Buffet Style

Trying to decide between plated verse buffet? Both are great choices. Typically with a buffet setting there are several options to choose from and guests have the benefit of serving items based on preference or dietary needs. Buffets can also be more interactive, … Read more

April 9, 2014 | |

Wedding Cake ~ The Sweetest Thing

The sweetest thing at any wedding ~ the cake. Our team will work with you to make your dream cake a sugary reality. We can match the theme, dress or colors of the event. There is something for everyone with a … Read more

April 8, 2014 | | |

Fit for a Duke ~ Mini Beef Wellington

Some say it was named after the Duke of Wellington and his love for the fusion of beef and mushroom. Others argue that it was named after Wellington, New Zealand. Regardless of naming origins, we all can agree that it’s … Read more

April 4, 2014 |