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About Purple Onion Catering Co.
Purple Onion Catering Co. brings caterer services to weddings across Washington, D.C., working from Vienna. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Patriot Hall at Post 180 and Westwood Country Club. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Catering in Washington DC typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
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Wedding venues near Purple Onion Catering Co.
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Patriot Hall at Post 180 | 0.7 mi |
| Westwood Country Club | 1.5 mi |
| The Barns at Wolf Trap | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Purple Onion Catering Co. to each venue listed on Lazo.
Washington DC weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45° | 30° | 18% | 4:29 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 32° | 19% | 5:08 PM | 5:45 PM |
| Mar | 56° | 39° | 21% | 6:39 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 68° | 48° | 21% | 7:09 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 76° | 58° | 24% | 7:35 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Jun | 85° | 68° | 22% | 7:55 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 72° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 71° | 18% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 64° | 19% | 6:41 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 52° | 16% | 5:53 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Nov | 58° | 42° | 17% | 4:14 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 49° | 34° | 21% | 4:05 PM | 4:47 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Washington Reagan Airport (4.1 mi from Washington DC). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Washington DC.
Getting to Washington DC
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | 23 mi | 35 min |
| BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | 27 mi | 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 35 mi | 45 min |
| Richmond | 97 mi | 2 hr |
| Philadelphia | 123 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Virginia Beach | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Washington DC; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 416 Maple Ave W, Vienna, VA 22180, USA
- Where
- Vienna · 13 miles west of central Washington DC
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Washington DC
- One of 170 wedding caterers we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (703) 631-0050
- Website
- Visit site
From Purple Onion Catering Co.'s website
“No matter the celebration, Purple Onion Catering Co. provides fresh menu choices, fabulous presentation, stylish décor and professional service.”purpleonioncatering.com
- Services they list
- Late-night snacks
- In business since
- 1990
- Awards they list
- The Knot Best of Weddings, WeddingWire Couples' Choice (2026)
Read from purpleonioncatering.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Purple Onion Catering Co. before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Vienna
- Nearest venue
- Patriot Hall at Post 180, 0.7 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 19 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 32 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 32 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean, Tysons
Distances are straight-line from Purple Onion Catering Co.; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Washington DC.
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