Incredible Eggs ~ Brunch Small Plates

Start the day off right with a early morning get together. For breakfast or brunch it simply would not be admissible without the egg. Scrambled, fried, hard-boiled, poached or baked ~ the egg comes in all shapes and sizes. Here … Read more

April 8, 2013 |

Let’s Roll Out the Red Carpet ~ Washington Project for the Arts Auction and Party

For the last 32 years, Washington Project for the Arts has held a gala to raise funds and awareness in support of contemporary artists in the Washington, D.C. area. This year Design Cuisine worked with Celebrity Chef Erik Bruner-Yang of … Read more

March 29, 2013 |

Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Spring Gala

We were delighted to work with celebrity event planner, David Tutera, on the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 19th Annual Spring Gala “Festa della Donna”. His Excellency, the Ambassador of Italy, Claudio Bisogniero and Mrs. Laura Denise Bisogniero were the honorary patrons … Read more

March 27, 2013 |

History Repeats Itself with Good Food

This Washington D.C. party was styled in true American fashion. The food and decor were inspired by the new Smithsonian exhibit at the National Museum of American History called FOOD: Transforming the American Table, 1950 to 2000. A long rectangular … Read more

March 15, 2013 |

Martha Stewart Weddings ~ Design Cuisine Couple

A beautiful Design Cuisine catered wedding was recently featured on Martha Stewart Weddings. These love birds worked with Ritzy Bee Events to plan the celebration. Following nuptials at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Old Town Alexandria, guests headed to the … Read more

March 4, 2013 |

Caprese Bar with Gourmet Salts and Pesto

This food station features a Caprese bar with gourmet salts and pesto. The Caprese salad comes from Italy’s island of Capri in the Gulf of Naples and features mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, topped with salt, fresh pepper and extra virgin … Read more

February 27, 2013 |

Dynamic Dual Entrée

Having trouble choosing between chicken and fish? A dual entrée could be a fantastic choice for your party. This mouthwatering entrée includes both Filet Mignon with Horseradish and Lemon-crusted Rockfish. Sides include wild mushroom ragout, baby brussels sprouts, herb gnocchi and madiera … Read more

February 21, 2013 |

Chic Crêperie Station

Food stations are a great way to allow party goers to mingle and move about the room. At this party we featured a Crêperies station that served warm buttery crepes with delicious toppings. This station pairs well with a specialty … Read more

February 19, 2013 |

Dinner at The Folger Shakespeare Library

Warm tones of gold and ivory styled this Design Cuisine dinner at the Folger Shakespeare Library, home of the world’s largest Shakespeare collection. The Renaissance chairs added a dramatic element that complemented the carved oak paneling. The tables were adorned with … Read more

February 15, 2013 |

Hats Off to Chocolate ~ The Studio Theatre’s 2013 Annual Gala

It was a hat inspired menu for the Studio Theatre’s 2013 Annual Gala “the Mad Hat Gala”. Design Cuisine chefs created these hat inspired Pistachio Chocolate Beanies. Top hats were used to pass friandise with coffee service. Party goers enjoyed … Read more

February 13, 2013 |