Eat Local. Do Good.

Fresh Start Catering makes it easy and delicious to eat local and do good. We operate three social enterprise ventures that generate revenue for the programs of DC Central Kitchen and provide employment opportunities for students of our Culinary Job Training Program.

All three use local, seasonal and sustainable foods whenever possible in order to help support regional farms and minimize environmental impact.

Great Service, Great Feedback

"I appreciate all that your entire organization works toward and the ideals that are upheld in all you do. Even though I am FULL & satisfied, I still feel I ate healthy, seasonable, sustainable, local ingredients. Eating that way feeds your soul too."
- Katie Glacken, National Association of County and City Health Officials

“Thanks for a great lunch for today. We had great feedback on the sandwiches, people loved the pickles and the pasta salad was a big hit!”
- Yvonne King, Destination DC

“Fresh Start Catering continues to be our caterer-of-choice for our events!”
- Amy Monsarrat, Conservation International

"What fascinated me about DC Central Kitchen was how charity soon became a thriving business that benefited everyone, especially the marginalized—ex-cons, public school students, and local farmers—and that just by ordering from the right catering company, a person could do right."
- Zeke Emanuel, The Atlantic

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Following the food from farm to school

Watch as we source fresh produce from local farms and bring it to the cafeteria at Next Step Public Charter School in Washington, DC.