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Special Occasions

Custom Catering to Match Your Occasion, Taste, and Style

Exquisite, Customizable Menus for Your Special Occasions

Elegant Catering for Life’s Most Meaningful Moments in Fairfax, Arlington & Washington D.C.

From milestone birthdays and anniversaries to graduations, mitzvahs, and celebrations of life, Artistry Catering brings sophistication, warmth, and flavor to every occasion. Our team thoughtfully curates each menu to reflect your unique event, offering full-service support including staffing, rentals, and seamless execution. With decades of experience crafting unforgettable events across Northern Virginia and the D.C. area, we’re here to turn your gathering into something truly special—graciously hosted and beautifully served.

Birthday and Anniversary Celebrations

  • Deviled Egg Trio
  • Watermelon Skewers with Feta, Blackberries and Mint
  • Slider Station – Beef Brisket with House BBQ Sauce, Pulled Pork or Chicken with Texas Barbecue Sauce, Sliced Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Cream, or Pulled Jack Fruit (Vegan option)
  • Mac and Cheese Station – Bacon, Sautéed Onions, Pulled Pork BBQ, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Green Onions
  • Dessert Board- Mini Lemon Bars, Cream Cheese Brownie Bars, Cream Puffs, Éclairs and Cookies

Casual Dinner Party

Appetizers

  • Mojito Shrimp, marinated in Lime Juice, Rum, & Spices, then grilled GF
  • Dates Wrapped in Bacon
  • Melted Brie, Caramelized Apple and Onion tartlet

 Salad

  • Kale, baby spinach, mint and fresh herbs, roasted walnuts and pine nuts, blueberries, carrots, crunchy shredded Brussels sprouts, with feta on the side. Served with lemon vinaigrette.
  • Fiesta Salad with Arugula, corn, cucumber, tomatoes and chili lime vinigarette

Entree

  • Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri
  • Grilled Chicken with Lemon Garlic Aioli
  • Mixed Roasted Potatoes
  • Grilled Vegetable Medley

Dessert

  • Individual VIP Cheesecakes
  • Assorted Mini French Pastries

Cocktail Party

  • Charcuterie Display of Capicola, Genoa, Prosciutto, Olives, Fresh Mozzarella, Manchego, Gouda, Brief with Crostini, Almonds, dried fruit, and Grapes
  • Watermelon, Feta and Blackberry Skewers with Balsamic Drizzle GF
  • Chilled Gazpacho Soup Shooter
  • Grilled Chicken Skewers, with choice of Roasted Pineapple Habanero Sauce, Thai Ginger Peanut, Teriyaki Sesame Sauce, Teriyaki with Spring Onion GF
  • Tuna Poke Cups with Spicy Rice Cracker
  • Mini Maryland Crab Cakes with Remoulade or Garlic Lemon Aioli GF
  • Candied Bacon with Brown Sugar and Black Pepper GF
  • Mini Beef Wellingtons – Tenderloin Bite Stuffed with mushrooms and wrapped in puff pastry with Bourbon BBQ or Horseradish dipping sauce
  • Mini Dessert Cups (Vanilla Raspberry, Chocolate Praline, and more)
  • Key Lime or Lemon Meringue Tartlets

Bat/Bar Mitzvahs

Appetizers

  • Potato & Apple Latkes with Apple Chutney
  • Smoked Salmon with Herbed Cheese on Pumpernickel
  • Mini All Beef Hot Dogs wrapped in Pastry with Honey Mustard

Salad

  • Fresh Arugula Salad with Strawberries, Blueberries, Toasted Pecans with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Entrees

  • Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Glazed Baby Carrots
  • Roulades of Apricot Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cauliflower Risotto and Grilled Asparagus

Dessert

  • Customized Bar/Bat Mitzvah Cake
  • Chocolate Mousse filled Pastry Cups on Berry Coulis with Fresh Berries

Wine Tasting

  • Rose – Traditional Napoli Bruschetta with Tomato, Garlic, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, and Basil. Served with Crostini.
  • Pinot Grigio – Fresh Shrimp, Avocado Ceviche
  • Sauvignon Blanc – Mini Maryland Crab Cakes with Remoulade or Garlic Lemon Aioli
  • Chardonnay – Salmon Spoons with Sushi grade salmon, Micro-greens and Avocado Crema
  • Champagne – Panna Cotta with Fresh Berry Sauce

Memorial Services

  • Grilled Sliced Pesto Chicken with mozzarella and fresh basil on a Ciabatta Roll
  • Cucumber and Smoke Salmon Tea Sandwiches
  • Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, and Chipotle mayo on Whole Grain Bread
  • Rustic sandwich of salami, roasted red peppers, arugula, and herbed goat cheese on Ciabatta bread
  • Sliced Pork Tenderloin with tomato & ginger chutney, arugula, on Baguette
  • Shrimp Salad with dill, celery, green onion, lemon, and seasoned mayo on Brioche
  • Sweet and Sour Meatballs

¡Tapas!

  • Patatas Bravas – Potatoes in a spicy paprika sauce
  • Gambas al Ajillo – Garlicky Shrimp
  • Alcachofas al Ajillo -Garlicky Artichokes
  • Piquillo Peppers stuffed with Goat Cheese
  • Pintxos de Pollo – Marinated Chicken Skewers
  • Tortilla Española – Classic Spanish Egg and Potato omelet

Winter Feast

Appetizers

  • Charcuterie Display of Capicola, Genoa, Prosciutto, Pepperoni, Olives, Roasted Peppers, Marinated Mushrooms, Fresh Mozzarella, Manchego, and Gorgonzola, with Preservers (with Crostini, Dried and Fresh Fruit)
  • Wild Mushroom Tart with Garlic Aioli and Truffle Oil Drizzle
  • Candied Bacon with Brown Sugar and Black Pepper GF

Salad

  • Winter Salad with Roasted Pear, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Feta and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Sides

  • Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with White Cheddar and Toasted Sage
  • Green Beans with Red Pepper Strips
  • Glazed Carrots with Whipped Goat Cheese

Entrees

  • Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Reduction
  • Skillet Chicken with Balsamic Caramelized Onion Cream Sauce with Fresh Thyme

Dessert

  • Brioche Bread Pudding with Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce

Off to the Races: Small Bites

  • Country Ham on Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits with Apricot Jam
  • Thai Chicken Salad Cups with Peanuts, Spring Onions and Asian Sauce
  • Bourbon Bacon BBQ Meatballs
  • Grape Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Skewers
  • Deviled Egg Halves
  • Cucumber Sandwiches

Let’s Bring Your Special Occasion to Life

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or hosting an intimate gathering, we’ll design a menu as personal and memorable as the moment itself. Explore our offerings or share your vision—we’ll take care of the rest.