LULUS ORGANIC CATERING

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In This Document
ABOUT US.....................................................................................2
EVENTS.........................................................................................2
SERVICES......................................................................................3
Sample Menus................................................................................................ 3
Spring Luncheon.......................................................................................... 3
Summer Lawn Party..................................................................................... 3
Fall Wedding................................................................................................. 3
Winter Holiday Buffet...................................................................................3
Ingredients..................................................................................................... 4
PROPOSALS & PRICING..................................................................4
GREEN PRACTICES.........................................................................4

About Us
Lulus Organic Catering is your source of incomparable organic cuisine in Alexandria,
Virginia. Are you hosting a small, intimate gathering at your home, an elegant wedding for
500, or an international reception for epicures from around the world? Let us take care of
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providing the highest quality organic, locally sourced fare for your guests and serve them
with sophistication and flair.
Our executive chef works with you to
a custom menu offering the freshest
seasonal ingredients from small farmers
local producers in Virginia and Maryland.
Select from an array of organic
vegetables and fruits, free-range meats,
sustainable seafood to design innovative
dishes showcasing vegan, vegetarian,
Italian, or Asian cuisine.

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Events
Whether youre celebrating a personal milestone or hosting a company retreat, Lulus fullservice professional team executes every detail. Meet with our expert event planners to
describe your vision, and then let us handle the rest. We make sure that your event
progresses seamlessly from invitation to setup to service, leaving you free to relax,
mingle, and enjoy your guests.
Lulus Organic Catering produces the following types of events and any others you can
dream up.

Types of events
PERSONAL
Weddings
Anniversaries
Personal milestones
Charity galas
Themed luncheons
Private parties

CORPORATE
Fundraisers
Company retreats
Conferences
Product launches
Holiday parties
Retirement celebrations

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Services
The heart of Lulus Organic Catering is the food we offer to you and your guests. Each
menu is tailored to the season, the event, and your tastes. Following are sample menus
that reflect our commitment to quality and delight.

Sample Menus
SPRING LUNCHEON
Baby lettuce, shaved fennel, and wild strawberries finished with lavender honey
vinaigrette
Crostini with wild herb pat
Roasted baby beets and black jasmine rice
Tender vegetable spring rolls with a trio of dipping sauces
Fresh strawberry shortcake topped with whipped cream
Assortment of herb truffles

S U M M E R L A W N P A RT Y
Heirloom tomato and mozzarella salad with fresh basil
Smoked shrimp on roasted corn polenta cakes
Grilled vegetable skewers
Grilled salmon with fruit salsa
House-made blueberry ice cream sandwiches
Lavender shortbread and pine nut tarlettes

FALL WEDDING
Local artisan cheeses with fresh and dried fruit
Pickled and roasted vegetables with olives and seasoned nuts
Demitasse spoons with Scottish smoked salmon, capers, and pickled onions
Autumn greens with heirloom tomatoes
Coriander crusted tuna with crisped daikon and micro greens
Free-range chicken skewers with arugula pesto
Classic saffron risotto
Chocolate pumpkin cake
Peach and plum tarts with orange blossom honey anglaise

W I N T E R H O L I D AY B U F F E T
Assortment of flatbread pizzas
Winter spinach and baby greens with walnuts and a pomegranate-date dressing
Braised short rib with smoked onions
Roasted Brussels sprouts with Himalayan pink salt
Puree of parsnip and celeriac
Apple brul
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Ingredients
Lulus Organic Catering sources the freshest local ingredients available each season to
serve you food at the peak of quality and taste. We are proud of our partnerships with
farmers and purveyors that allow us to provide healthy, exquisite dishes of organic
vegetables, free-range meats and poultry, sustainable seafood, wild mushrooms, herbs,
and flowers, artisan breads and cheeses, and more.

Proposals & Pricing

Pricing is per person and varies depending on the menu and the site. After consulting with
you by phone, we provide a full proposal, including custom options and prices. Although
Lulus uses the finest organic ingredients, our prices are very competitive. Following are
helpful ideas to keep in mind when you contact Lulus Organic Catering:

All the dishes we prepare contain seasonal and organic ingredients.

All of the services we provide are eco-friendly and follow sustainable practices.

Select a level of service appropriate for your event ranging from formal plated service,
to buffet, to drop-off picnics.

Menu pricing is per person. Our proposals typically include options so you can develop
a customized menu that meets your budget.

We can arrange your entire event, including venue, flowers, music, and rentals. These
services are provided at an hourly rate and do not include the cost of the purchases or
rentals.

We can also refer you to our favorite florists, musicians, and site managers.

We require a 25%, nonrefundable deposit to reserve a date.

Sales tax and 18% gratuity are added to the final total.

Green Practices
Lulus Organic Catering is actively committed to maintaining a clean and healthy
environment. The services we provide reflect our responsibility to creating events with
zero waste and no harmful environmental effects.
We work with you, our vendors, and our staff to find eco-friendly alternatives that are
elegant, fun, gorgeous, or inexpensivewhatever suits your event and your guests.
A few of Lulus signature amenities include lead-free glassware, dinnerware using
sustainable resources, compostable service ware for casual events, and locally sourced
biodiesel for deliveries and heating.

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