1983
kit's catering
Founder Kit Wood started Kit’s Catering in the D.C. region in 1983 - vegetarian lunches, delivered by bicycle, baby Ryan strapped into the carrier behind her.
our story - since 1983
eat well.
do good.
At Green Plate Catering, our philosophy is to provide delicious meals and excellent service while supporting our local community and respecting mother nature. We believe every detail and effort makes a difference no matter how small - from our environmentally responsible sourcing practices and plant-based menus, to our zero-waste kitchen. Our mission is to provide our client-friends with a wonderful catering experience that nurtures all.
since 1983, by bicycle
the road so far
1990s
a new name
As clientele grew, Kit renamed her company to reflect her mission: green plate. A name that honored her growing commitment to sustainable, local, organic food service.
2000s
a kitchen with a mission
The kitchen went zero-waste and earned Green America gold certification - a standard the company has held onto ever since.
today
wind + solar powered
The same philosophy, decades on - now powered by wind and solar, event by event, doing our part to reduce our impact on the environment.
next
the second generation
Ryan - once riding along in the carrier - is now grown, and in line to take the reins of the family business.
1983
kit's catering
Founder Kit Wood started Kit’s Catering in the D.C. region in 1983 - vegetarian lunches, delivered by bicycle, baby Ryan strapped into the carrier behind her.
1990s
a new name
As clientele grew, Kit renamed her company to reflect her mission: green plate. A name that honored her growing commitment to sustainable, local, organic food service.
2000s
a kitchen with a mission
The kitchen went zero-waste and earned Green America gold certification - a standard the company has held onto ever since.
today
wind + solar powered
The same philosophy, decades on - now powered by wind and solar, event by event, doing our part to reduce our impact on the environment.
next
the second generation
Ryan - once riding along in the carrier - is now grown, and in line to take the reins of the family business.
the three pillars
what we stand for
01 - catering with care
catering with care
Green Plate Catering offers full service catering from sophisticated to simple. Our custom menus can be tailored to your needs and taste buds. Whether you are hosting large corporate events, your wedding, family celebrations, or intimate gatherings, our seasoned staff will take care of everything. At Green Plate we work closely with our clientele to accommodate almost all allergies and dietary restrictions to create abundantly satisfying events for each and every guest.
02 - a step beyond reduce, reuse and recycle
a step beyond reduce, reuse and recycle
When you choose Green Plate Catering you are choosing to support local farmers and artisans, eat cleaner and more nutritious foods, and fight climate change by minimizing your carbon footprint. Event by event, together with our clients, we are doing our part to reduce our impact on the environment and secure our food future for generations to come.
03 - a kitchen with a mission
a kitchen with a mission
Our kitchen is zero-waste, Green America gold certified, and runs on wind and solar power. At Green Plate Catering we have partnered with local like-minded environmental organizations and businesses to ensure we are doing all we can, all of the time. We employ veterans to create high quality organic soil, we make stock from our produce scraps to fight local food insecurity, and our emphasis on non-disposable and compostable dishware carries through to the preparation and packaging of every recipe produced in our kitchen.
the team
our family of employees is a melting pot of like-minded individuals who share a love of creating delicious, environmentally-safe fare - and who care deeply about the world it comes from.
Over the years we have gained many friends and allies, cultivating relationships that have made a mark locally in the green food space. Thanks to these individuals, we have been improving and excelling in our field for nearly 40 years, with many more to come.
green america gold certified
Zero-waste. Wind and solar powered. Certified since the early 2000s - one of the standards our kitchen has never let slip, event after event, for nearly forty years.