Meet Our Expert Team: Passion, Experience, and Dedication
Farm to Feast Catering is a woman-owned catering company based in Washington, DC. We provide a broad range of catering and event-planning services, offering menus and event designs that range from traditional to cutting-edge. We work closely with you to bring your vision to life, ensuring every detail is attended to. Regardless of the size or nature of your event, we are committed to serving fresh, interesting, and delicious food that both you and your guests will truly enjoy.
Our Story
Farm to Feast Catering was founded in 2010 by Alexis Starkey, Chef and Owner, after a less-than-perfect catering experience at her own wedding. Vowing to do better for others, Alexis set out to create a catering company that would elevate the wedding and event experience, offering both exceptional food and seamless service, delivered by a company that would really listen to their client’s needs. Thus began the humble journey of Farm to Feast.
In 2014, Farm to Feast moved into Mess Hall, a shared kitchen in northeast DC. The added space allowed us to expand from maxing out at gatherings for 175 guests, to suddenly being able to cater parties for 3,000-5,000. In 2020, when the Covid pandemic slowed the food industry down, Farm to Feast turned our attention to the community and ways to help feed people in the neighborhood.
After three years of searching, Farm to Feast found our new home in Petworth, and in October of 2023 we moved in. One year later, after Farm to Feast got settled in, our sister restaurant, Fedwell, opened. Serving farm to table comfort food, Fedwell is an extension of the Farm to Feast ethos. A welcoming community space with vegetable-forward, delicious, unfussy food and friendly staff.
Our Mission
Farm to Feast Catering strives to provide outstanding catering services to clients in the DMV area – meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations while fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities as a small business.
Our Values
Farm to Feast is committed to sustainability and dedicated to providing fresh food made with local, organic ingredients when possible. We are working toward a zero-waste kitchen, and are conscious of our environmental impact in both our event preparation and execution..
We believe in treating our staff fairly and being a positive force in our community. We maintain a client-centric approach, building strong, lasting relationships through excellent service, and responsive and transparent communication throughout every project.
Our Team
Alexis Starkey
Owner & Chef
Alexis is the Owner and Chef behind Farm to Feast Catering and Fedwell DC. She dreamed up Farm to Feast after a less-than-perfect experience at her own wedding, and 15 years later we’re still going strong! Alexis has a passion for food and loves working with clients to create custom menu items to fit into unique themes.
Katrina Liona
Catering Sales & Event Specialist
Katrina has a background as a pastry chef, having graduated from Johnson & Wales University and worked in luxury hotels. Alongside her love for food, she and her husband share a passion for travel and often explore new destinations to dine at Michelin-starred restaurants. Recently, they returned from their honeymoon, where they had the opportunity to visit and dine in Italy, Malta, and Greece. Katrina loves to connect with our clients and be a part of their special moments, no matter how big or small!
Ailbhe McCann
Assistant Event Coordinator
Ailbhe joined the Farm to Feast team as Assistant Event Coordinator in 2024. She has a background in food, having completed the Ballymaloe Cookery School 12-Week Course, and has worked in a variety of back-of-house and front-of-house roles. In her free time, Ailbhe enjoys practicing yoga, baking, exploring DC neighborhoods, and spending time with friends and family. Ailbhe loves to cook for her loved ones, and enjoys connecting with others over food!
Ren Michelle
Office & HR Manager
Ren Michelle is a Maryland native with a background in English and Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. Growing up in Langley Park, she developed an appreciation for diverse cultures and cuisines. After four years in healthcare, she transitioned to freelancing in 2020 and later became an Executive Assistant, supporting non-profits in Washington, DC. Outside of work, she enjoys visiting art galleries, exploring museums, and reading. While she appreciates all cuisines, her father’s caldo de res holds a special place, connecting her to her Guatemalan heritage.
Kendra Faulkner
Executive Chef
Kendra is the Catering Chef at Farm to Feast Catering, bringing her passion for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to every event. She thrives in the fast-paced world of catering, ensuring every dish is crafted with care and creativity. When she’s not in the kitchen, Kendra enjoys exploring farmers’ markets and sharing meals with family and friends.
Victoria Pinheiro
Social Media & Event Specialist
Born and raised in Brazil, Victoria brings a passion for marketing, social media trends, and pop culture to Farm to Feast. With a background in marketing and business, she loves creating engaging content and building connections through digital platforms. A world traveler at heart, Victoria has lived in three different countries and enjoys exploring new cultures—especially through food. Trying new restaurants is a favorite pastime, and when it comes to Farm to Feast, the Salmon Roses on Cucumber Rounds and Spring Lamb Bites are top of the list! When not crafting creative social media strategies, she loves working out, spending time with her pets, being in nature, and hanging out with family.
FAQ
When is the appropriate time to book an event?
Short answer: it depends. We typically book wedding receptions 2 to 15 months in advance. We love doing weddings and for popular wedding months (May, June, September and October in the DC area), and we get booked early, so contact us as soon as you set a date.
When it comes to parties and dinners, we typically book one to two months in advance, with weekends booking up faster than weeknights. Three to four weeks is usually sufficient notice for corporate events — particularly on weekdays.
If your event is 48 hours away or more and you still need a caterer, give us a call: if we can make it work, we will.
What types of charges can I expect for a catered event?
Our proposals include estimated costs for all components that your event requires of us: rentals, labor charges, food costs, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, delivery fees, DC sales tax, and service charge.
Do you have a price list?
Check out our Seasonal Menus page for approximate food pricing, but remember, each event is unique, so prices may vary. If you’d like more specific information, please email us at [email protected].
Can you adjust for special dietary needs?
We do it all the time! Many of our clients are vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, as are their guests. We can work with you to design an entirely vegetarian or vegan menu, or simply ensure that your guests with dietary restrictions have appetizing meal options. We can work around any allergy or special requirement; just let us know!
Can you arrange rental items for my event?
We can organize all of the standard items, including tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware and silverware. We can also arrange tents, dance floors, coat racks, lights, concessions (e.g., popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, etc.), tent HVAC, stages and PA systems. Please ask us if you are looking for something unusual: if it is available, we will find it! Our rental company contract has additional charges including equipment minimums, and delivery charges which vary based on location.
Do you arrange set-up and clean-up?
We provide set-up and clean-up services with our full-service packages. In general, weddings and other large-scale events require two or more hours for set-up. Smaller events may take 45 minutes or an hour to set up. Once we have the details of your event, we’ll let you know how much set-up time is needed. Clean-up after the event typically lasts an hour. However, this depends on several factors, such as the number of guests, the complexity of the event break-down and the number of rental items. We do not supply any clean-up services for drop-off events.
