Don't cook, choose catering!
Rosslyn cafés and restaurants offer many tasty options for catering your next event
Whether you're cooking for a small group or orchestrating a larger gathering, consider leaving the cooking to the pros. Several Rosslyn restaurants and businesses offer catering for every budget. Here are some great options:
Barley Mac: 1600 Wilson Blvd., 571-800-3070. Barley Mac's innovative American comfort food is available for catering. Their team handles all the details, from setup to service to takedown, and provides custom pricing for your event, whether it be a holiday party or a corporate event. Request a quote
Bethesda Bagels: 1851 N. Moore St., 240-382-2435. Bethesda Bagels delivers a wide variety of platters to meet your catering needs, whether it's for breakfast, lunch or a holiday celebration. Their platters serve a minimum of ten people and include bagel sandwiches, salads, deli meats, smoked fish and more. Catering menu. Request a quote by calling the number above or emailing order@bethesdabagels.com.
Chipotle Mexican Grill: 1735 N. Lynn St., 703-294-6669. Chipotle's catering spreads of Mexican fare serve from six to 200 people. Choose from a more extensive create-your-own taco and bowl option or go for something simpler like burritos by the box or a chips and salsa spread. Catering menu
District Taco: 1500 Wilson Blvd., 571-290-6854. District Taco serves Yucatan-style Mexican food that is made fresh daily from quality ingredients. They accept catering orders for delivery (minimum order cost $200, plus there's a delivery fee) and pickup (minimum order cost $100). Catering menu
Open Kitchen: 1300 17th St. N. 571-483-0940 (main number) 703-577-7606 (catering). Open Kitchen is a locally owned and operated café that is a popular Rosslyn lunch option. They offer catering for businesses, and can prepare food for up to 300 people as long as they have three days' notice. Choose them to cater your holiday party with such classic dishes as whole turkey, spiral ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet corn and sweet potatoes. They slow-roast their turkeys themselves, ensuring a juicy and well-seasoned result. Call 703-577-7606 to discuss your catering needs.
Nando's PERi PERi: 1800 N. Lynn St., 571-200-7909. Nando's PERi PERi has delicious, flame-grilled chicken served with their famous, mouth-watering sauces. Get is as spicy as you like it! Besides chicken, their catering menu includes wraps, burgers, veggie options and more. Catering orders serve 12-200 people and must be placed at least 24 hours in advance. Catering menu
Panera Bread: 1700 N. Moore St., 703-812-4690. Serving gourmet salads and comfort foods such as macaroni and cheese, hearty soups and sandwiches, Panera Bread offers catering for groups of less than 10, but can also handle corporate events as large as 1,000 people. Choose from a catering spread or boxed meals. They accept catering orders for delivery or pickup. Catering menu
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: 1735 N. Lynn St. 703-717-5033. Potbelly's toasty warm sandwiches, salads and freshly baked cookies are great for a crowd. Popular options include a box of sandwiches, large salads, shakes and smoothies, and soup or chili for a group. Catering menu
Safeway: 1525 Wilson Blvd. 703-276-9315. Completely renovated and expanded in summer 2019, the Rosslyn location of Safeway offers fully cooked holiday meals, party trays, fruit and veggie trays, sub sandwiches, chicken, a breakfast and brunch tray, and salads. You can order online, visit the deli counter to place an order or call 1-888-358-7328. Catering menu
Taco Rock: 1501 Wilson Blvd., 571-775-1800. Taco Rock serves a variety of gourmet tacos on house-made blue-corn tortillas. Choices include proteins such as ahi tuna, skirt steak, slow-roasted pork brisket and tequila-battered shrimp. There are a lot of good vegetarian possibilities, as well, including elote street corn and tacos with portobello mushrooms and peppers. Catering menu
Thai Select: 1713 Wilson Blvd. 703-567-7527. Located in Colonial Village Shopping Center, Thai Select offers healthy and modern Thai cuisine. Their menu features a variety of soups, curries, noodles and fried rice and includes a few dishes specifically for kids. Their catering menu offers a variety of à la carte dishes for groups. Catering menu
The Simple Greek: 1731 Wilson Blvd. 703-875-1800. The Simple Greek offers traditional Mediterranean flavors using only the freshest ingredients. Order different pans of meat and veggies (e.g., chicken gyro, grilled steak, village salad) or choose a Greek party package serving a minimum of 10 people. All party packages come with pita bread and a variety of toppings. Catering menu