Charlene's Kitchen
 
Wolffer “Pink” Gin is perfect for bridal showers, weddings, baby showers, or just a pretty event! This small craft gin is based out of the Hamptons. Not only does Charlene look for good quality craft liquor, but she also looks for beautiful packaging that will look good on a bar! Design is everything for today’s entertainers. The beautiful flowers were given to Charlene by Wollam’s Gardens at the DuPont farmer’s market. The glasses are all from Charlene’s Vault — the beautiful set up is from Charlene’s daughter’s wedding! • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #bar #barsetup #gin #pinkgin #weddings #pink #entertaining
Another one of our great salads is this roasted beet salad with roasted walnuts and boursin or goat cheese. Perfect for parties or just a low-key family dinner! Pick one up today!
Yesterday Charlene put together a lovely engagement party for Mary Barber’s son, Michael, and his fiancée Kara! The menu featured broccoli sausage orecchiette, grilled vegetables, veal beef balls, farro grain salad with pistachios, mixed herbs, & golden raisins, and avocado, sweet potato, & pine nut salad (the one that we posted about yesterday)! Congrats to Michael and Kara! • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #entertaining #fallentertaining #fallparty #fallfood #fallsalads #grainsalad #engagementparty #outdoorbar #barsetup #buffettable #gourmetfood #bonappetit #yum
This is our new fall avocado, sweet potato, and pine nut salad! Our new fall menu items will be added to our website this week. This salad is also perfect for Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for our full Thanksgiving menu thats coming soon! • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #entertaining #fallfood #fallentertaining #thanksgivingfood #thanksgivingsides #fallsalad #thanksgivingsalad #yum #bonappetit #sweetpotatoes #avocadosweetpotato #sweetpotatosalad #avocadosalad #gourmetfood
Want to take your party to the next level? We can have custom signs done by our own in-house person for any special event! Charlene collects old frames with or without mirrors that are perfect for custom signs! The white washed frames are done by @laurenbrucestudio. Photo by @nehalismailphotography • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #entertaining #parties #partysetup #calligraphy #customcalligraphy #customsigns #mirrorsigns #barsign #beautiful #handpainted #whitewashed #thecharleneexperience
Fires are lit which means fall is here! Charlene just delivered the beef bourguignon to older clients Frank and Jean Everest! • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #entertaining #falltime #fallfood #falldelivery #fires #fireplace #fallfire #gourmetfood #bonappetit
Beef bourguignon is one of our wonderful freezable foods! Stock up now so you can heat it up for a quick dinner anytime. All of our freezables keep for three months so you can stock up for fall and winter now! • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #entertaining #fallfood #beefbourguignon #winterfood #freezablefoods #freezables #stockupnow #bonappetit #gourmetfood #frenchfood #yum
Our fall market salad change led with the seasons! For fall, Charlene uses shaved Brussels sprouts, grilled chicken, roasted fennel, heirloom tomatoes, beets, asparagus, carrots, and olives. Pick one up for your next dinner party! • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #entertaining #fallentertaining #fallfood #fallsalad #fallveggies #yum #bonappetit #gourmetfood
Charlene has a ton of props that can take your fall party to the next level! In her Vault, Charlene has everything from lanterns to furniture and votives to vintage glasses. Charlene can also make beautiful custom floral arrangements perfect for any event! • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #entertaining #fallentertaining #fallprops #fallaccents #rentals #eventrentals #proprental #furniturerentals #partyrentals #charlenesvault #charlenesarrangements #fall #fallcolors #thecharleneexperience #fallflowers #fallarrangements #fallfloralarrangements #vintage
Midterm elections are coming up on November 6th! Charlene's Kitchen always caters lots of political fundraisers - these pics are from last year when our client Jessica Killin hosted a fundraiser for Virginia Senator Mark Warner!
Charlene's pot pies are perfect for gift giving, a quick dinner, or even a dinner party! These pies were delivered this morning to Holly (pictured with Charlene), the owner of Fuel Coffee Works in PA. This is where Charlene likes to get her coffee when she goes home! Hattie and Mariah, who work at Fuel Coffee Works, are pictured with the pot pies and can't wait to dig in! Order some of Charlene's delicious pot pies to stock your freezer!
Pear season is starting! Try pairing a soft cheese of your choice with seasonal fresh fruit instead of crackers or bread! It’s also apple season, so they'd be a great choice too! • • • #charleneskitchen #oldtownalexandria #alexandriava #caterer #catering #entertaining #appetizers #horsdoeuvres #fruitandcheese #pears #pearseason #apples #appleseason #pearandcheese #gourmetfood #yum #bonappetit