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Weddings

Rehearsal Dinners

Birthday Parties

Family Celebrations

Retirements

Anniversaries

Reunions

Alumni Events

Graduation Parties

Summer BBQs

Private Parties

Wine Dinners

Beer Dinners

Campus Events

Corporate Dinners

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Drawing on a lifelong passion of “buying fresh, buying local,” chef and owner Matt O’Varanese prides his food on the fact that it is

made using only the purist ingredients available. He has become known

around the Shenandoah Valley, Washington, DC area, and the foothills of the

Blue Ridge Mountains for his innovative dishes and customized event menus.

The Standard Catering Co. considers food to be much more than a simple

culinary endeavor - it is flavorful art. We source the freshest local ingredients

available to celebrate the bounty of each season

and enhance the quality of our catering service.

We have an incredible abundance of locally grown

foods in the Blue Ridge Mountains, including a

tremendous variety of free range meats and local

produce. It is with the utmost respect to our farmers

and purveyors that we prepare and serve the food

they work so hard to produce with the highest

integrity. Our menus are created from the fruits of

their labor.

Our full-service professional team successfully

navigates every event, every time. Our creative

touch earns rave reviews from guests. We produce a wide variety of events

for our clients, and it is our creativity and personal service that keeps them

coming back, again and again. EVENTTYPES

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Holiday Feast Menuappetizers

provençal platter of cheese & meats, Fresh Fruits, crostiniFirst course

corked sherry crab Bisquelump crab ~ sweet sherry ~ chives

the pinched Kalemassaged kale ~ pulled spaghetti squash ~ sun-golds ~ soy parmesan dressing

second coursetwisted gnocchi

sweet potato gnocchi ~ pig candy ~ brown butter ~ sagethe severed Fettuccine

house-made pasta ~ root vegetables ~ cream saucethird course

the tricked trout seared trout ~ grit cake ~ sliced beets ~ gremolata ~ black garlic aioli

the Wicked cow rocky hill farm strip steak ~ rutabaga ~ brussels sprouts ~ steak jus

Fourth coursethe sin of Black & White

crème brûlée | chocolate soup

Colonnade Luncheonthe serpentine garden salad

spinach ~ local apples ~ candied pecans ~ blue cheese ~ balsamic vinaigretteWahoo roasted chicken

roasted tender chicken breast ~ lemon chicken justhe rotunda Beef Burgundy

braised local stew beef ~ red wine reduction saucesides:

cavalier twice Baked potatoesold cabell roasted root Vegetables

the good ol’ Buttermilk Biscuits with honey Butter

Chef’s Tasting MenuFirst course

chilled cucumber & yogurt soup, fresh tomato & mintStone Mason Unwooded Chardonnay 2008

composed salad of roasted beets, kohlrabi, almond butter, parmesan & crispy garlicAccuro Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Wild salmon & shrimp ceviche, green onion, potato chips, paprika oilEmerald Bay Chardonnay 2010

second coursered wine braised sweet peeps chicken leg, Kites ham stewed lentils, roasted sweet onions, plum sauce

Pollak Vineyards Merlot Vintner’s Select 2009seared wild copper river salmon, ratatouille, black olive purée

King Family Crosé 2010Black angus strip loin, roasted potatoes and turnips, creamed spinach

Baqueano Pinot Noir 2008third course

the standard trio: creme brûlée, fresh fruit shortcake, peach crisp Gabriele Rausse Chardonnay 2010

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“We had a blast at our wedding this past weekend. The food was over-the-top amazing! Our guests have made it very clear that the food at our wedding far surpasses others they have been to. Thank you for making the event even more of one to remember!” -Susannah & Eric

“Thank you so much for the amazing job on our beer pairing dinner. Our guests raved about the flavors and the pairings were amazing choices. We have never had such a successful event. No need to go elsewhere now that we have discovered you. Thank you again!” -Marshall

“We hired The Standard Catering for our anniversary dinner. We had them come to our home and prepare a five-course meal. Not only was it an amazing meal, it was a memorable experience! Intimate, private, and organic. The flavor combinations were spot-on and the service was respectful and calming. The wines they paired from local vineyards were perfect with the courses. Thank you!” -Marco & Rita

“Our reunion was so much better having Matt and his crew there. The food was amazing—so much flavor and plenty to go around! The desserts were especially delicious. We will continue to use The Standard Catering for other events.” -Rocco

“Our organization hired The Standard Catering to serve dinner for an awards ceremony. They were so efficient and clean! We hardly even knew they had been there after the event was over. Also, the timing of our program was delayed and they worked with us to make the serving of the food seamless. They helped us look really good despite the logistical hiccups!” -Lynette

“We had a BBQ for our company and the reviews were all positive. The beef The Standard Catering serves is amazing! You can tell it is brought in from a local farm and is true grass-fed Black Angus. Chef Matt’s burger creations are one-of-a-kind!” -Mike

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the food was over-the-top amazing!We have never had such a successful event.

no need to go elsewhere now that we have discovered you.