Nourish Culinary — Local services in McLean

Nourish has been -- perhaps literally -- a lifesaver for us. My mother has had some recent health challenges, which have entailed not only alterations to her diet, but also severe limitations to her mobility and energy. She does not have the strength to cook, much less shop and plan her meals. If I could have come and cooked for her, I would have -- but I live 4 hours away, with a family of my own.

I reached out to several private chef/catering companies, but the team at Nourish was the only one that was responsive to the particular challenges of my mom's situation. They worked with me to review my mom's new and complex dietary needs, and even made referrals to nutritionists.

My mom really cares about food. She can recall meals she had in the 70s, in delectable detail. She has strong opinions and preferences. If she was disappointed, I knew I would hear about it.

She has raved about the quality of the food from Nourish. Chef Hatibu has prepared meals that are vibrantly flavorful, distinctive, and wholesome -- and easy for her to reheat and enjoy. He has worked with her to develop healthier versions of some of her favorite foods, and has been exquisitely responsive to her preferences and health needs.

I can see the difference that it's making not only to her ongoing recovery, but also to her mood and morale. I am so grateful to Chef Hatibu and the team at Nourish! I could not recommend Nourish...

I had the pleasure of working with Dara and the Nourish Culinary team on a unique event for a corporate cookbook client. Our vision was to create an immersive tasting dinner where company executives could sample recipes from their newly developed cookbook. From our initial conversations to the final execution, Dara and her team -- specifically Becca, June, and Chef Hatibu -- were easy to work with, accommodating, and on top of every detail.

Nourish not only brought our vision to life through thoughtfully and beautifully prepared dishes, but they elevated the entire dining experience with seamless service and impeccable attention to detail. Dara’s creative approach, dedication to quality, and ability to accommodate various dietary restrictions made the event truly unforgettable and a great success for my client. I would highly recommend Nourish Culinary for any event that calls for creativity, expertise, and...

Nourish is amazing! I first met Nourish Founder, Dara, while searching for a caterer for my husband’s 40th birthday. We have complicated dietary needs and Dara created a thoughtful and interesting menu, taking in all of our feedback and offering her expert suggestions.

Dara went above and beyond with coordinating tables and chairs, service staff, bartending, and more. The day of she was an absolute professional and joy to be with. Our guests are still talking about the food!

Since then, we have used Nourish for personal meal services for friends and family, catering for work events, as well as many of their holiday meals. Nourish continues to exceed all of our expectations with delicious food and unbelievable personal service. Run, don’t walk, to check them out for all of your catering and...