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CATERING & PRIVATE EVENTS WITH A MISSION!
Our team specializes in providing extraordinary catering and events experiences, with immigrant-inspired dishes from all over the world. Our White House, Ballston and Planet Word Museum locations fit almost any catering need. They’re warm, beautiful spaces designed for large and smaller parties. We also provide office catering and execute offsite catering events.
For pricing and availability, please email us events@immigrantfood.com or submit a request here:
Events & Catering FAQs
Please reach out to the events team at events@immigrantfood.com with any additional questions
What is a Banquet Event Order (BEO)?
We use Tripleseat, our event-planning platform, to create and send your Banquet Event Order, or BEO. This document serves as your event contract and outlines all confirmed details, including the menu, timing, pricing, guest count, and service notes.
Is there a fee to rent your restaurant event spaces?
We do not charge a separate space-rental fee for in-restaurant events. Instead, food and beverage minimums apply based on the space, day, and time of your event.
Is there a minimum for pick-up drop-off catering?
Yes. All catering and event orders have a minimum of $300 before gratuity, sales tax, and applicable delivery fees.
What additional charges should I expect?
All catering and event orders are subject to a 22% event gratuity and the required sales tax. Drop-off catering delivery fees start at $40 and may vary depending on the delivery location and order logistics. A 3% processing fee applies to credit card payments over $2,500.
Can sales tax be removed for a tax-exempt organization?
Yes. Please provide a copy of your organization’s valid tax-exempt certificate so that we can remove sales tax from your BEO.
How do I confirm my event or catering order?
Your reservation is confirmed once we receive: A signed BEO, a completed credit card authorization, and a 50% deposit. Your event date and space are not confirmed until these items have been received.
Can you host an event outside normal restaurant hours?
Yes. Outside normal business hours, our restaurants may be available for full buyouts or full-service catering events. Availability, minimums, staffing needs, and pricing will depend on the location and event details.
When is the final guest count and menu due?
For full-service catering, your final guest count and menu selections are due two weeks before your event. For in-restaurant events, they are due one week before your event. For drop-off and pick-up catering orders, final details are due at least 48 hours in advance.
Restaurant Information
Immigrant Food
@ Ballston
- 4245 N Fairfax Dr Arlington VA 22203
- 703-203-0337
- Tue-Thur 11:30AM-9PM
Fri-Sat 11:30AM-10PM
Sun 11:30AM-3PM
Mon Closed
Immigrant Food
@ Planet Word
- 925 13th St. NW Washington DC 20005
- 202-888-0760
- Sun-Mon 11:30AM-3PM
Tue-Thur 11:30AM-9PM
Fri-Sat 11:30AM-10PM
Immigrant Food
@ The White House
- 1701 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20006
- 202-888-0760
- Sun-Mon 11:30AM-3PM
Tue-Sat 11:30AM-9PM