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Great Blue Heron Catering - Weddings

 

Lamb chops with rosemary onions and carrots

Great Blue Heron Catering is the onsite caterer for all NOVA Parks venues, providing customized menu options and full beverage service to fit your specific desires. Great Blue Heron Catering is the perfect choice to truly make your event everything it can be! Let our experienced chefs offer you a wide array of dining options, including plated dinners and buffets. 

Formal & Black Tie Event Catering

Great Blue Heron Catering offers the finest cuisine for our guests. Operating at The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, The Woodlands at Algonkian, The River View at Occoquan, and Rust Manor House, Great Blue Heron Catering is the perfect choice to truly make your event everything it can be.

Let our experienced chefs offer you a wide array of dining options, including plated dinners, buffets and full beverage service. On this site, you’ll find sample menus and an array of venues to choose from. Find the best fit for you on your special day and let us do the rest!

For all events at The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, please call 703-255-3631 ext. 107 or email gbhweddings@nvrpa.org. For all events at The Woodlands at Algonkian, The River View at Occoquan, and Rust Manor House, please call 703-359-4610 or email lgearhart@nvrpa.org to start planning for your special day! 

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