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About What The Chef
What The Chef is a wedding caterer serving couples across the Washington DC area from Springfield. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Waterford Event Center and The Royal Banquet & Event Center. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Washington DC
How much does wedding catering cost in Washington DC?
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.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Washington DC?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near What The Chef
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Waterford Event Center | 0.4 mi |
| The Royal Banquet & Event Center | 2.8 mi |
| The Garden Alexandria | 3.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from What The Chef 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
- 6225 Brandon Ave #160, Springfield, VA 22150, USA
- Where
- Springfield · 12 miles southwest of central Washington DC
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers
- In Washington DC
- One of 170 wedding caterers we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (202) 430-5124
- Website
- Visit site
From What The Chef's website
“Discover exceptional catering, private dining, and culinary experiences crafted by passionate chefs. Perfect for events, corporate needs, and celebrations.”wtchef.com
Read from wtchef.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with What The Chef before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Springfield
- Nearest venue
- Waterford Event Center, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 27 wedding venues
- Wedding Caterers nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 32 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Alexandria, Burke, Lorton, Annandale
Distances are straight-line from What The Chef; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Washington DC.
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