📞 (301) 652-1515|5522 Dorsey Lane, Bethesda, MD|info@ridgewells.com
EST. 1928
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STUNNING MENUS • IMPECCABLE SERVICE • UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES

Every event has a story to tell.

Washington DC’s leading high-end catering company with decades of heritage crafting extraordinary corporate galas, bespoke weddings, and milestone celebrations.

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✦ THERE'S NO PARTY LIKE A RIDGEWELLS PARTY
✦ CELEBRATING DISTINCTIVE EVENTS SINCE 1928
✦ EXCLUSIVE CATERER & MANAGER OF ANDREW W. MELLON AUDITORIUM
✦ ARTISANAL CULINARY DESIGN BY EXECUTIVE CHEF KASHIF BROWNE
✦ MAJOR SPORTING HOSPITALITY — US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
✦ BESPOKE TASTING SUITES AT 5522 DORSEY LANE BETHESDA
✦ THERE'S NO PARTY LIKE A RIDGEWELLS PARTY
✦ CELEBRATING DISTINCTIVE EVENTS SINCE 1928
✦ EXCLUSIVE CATERER & MANAGER OF ANDREW W. MELLON AUDITORIUM
✦ ARTISANAL CULINARY DESIGN BY EXECUTIVE CHEF KASHIF BROWNE
✦ MAJOR SPORTING HOSPITALITY — US OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
✦ BESPOKE TASTING SUITES AT 5522 DORSEY LANE BETHESDA
ABOUT RIDGEWELLS • CELEBRATING SINCE 1928

Distinctive Excellence for Every Occasion

Nearly a century of culinary craftsmanship, landmark venue expertise, and tailored hospitality across the Capital region and beyond.

BESPOKE HOSPITALITY & DIPLOMATIC PROTOCOLS

Corporate Events & Galas

From high-profile international summits and ambassadorial dinners to corporate galas and non-profit fundraisers, Ridgewells orchestrates seamless dining with white-glove precision and turnkey staging.

ROMANTIC MILESTONES & CELEBRATIONS

Weddings & Celebrations

Every love story is unique. We collaborate closely with couples to design custom menus, curated beverage pairings, and breathtaking tablescapes crafted with culinary excellence at our Bethesda tasting showroom.

CHAMPIONSHIP PRECISION & SCALE

Major Sporting Events

Trusted by the world’s most prestigious sports organizations, including the USGA (124th U.S. Open Championship), Preakness Stakes, and motorsport invitationals catering to thousands of VIP guests.

INTIMATE GATHERINGS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Social Gatherings & Milestones

Anniversary milestones, birthday soirees, private estate dinners, and festive holiday celebrations elevated by innovative seasonal cuisine and gracious hospitality.

CULINARY DIRECTION

Executive Chef Kashif Browne

Former Executive Sous Chef at the White House

HOW DO WE MAKE MAGIC HAPPEN?

Passion for Celebration & Culinary Mastery

Under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Kashif Browne, Ridgewells creates restaurant-caliber menus inspired by seasonal mid-Atlantic agriculture, global flavor profiles, and theatrical presentation.

Plated Multi-Course Dinners

Synchronized white-glove service with sommelier wine pairings.

Artisanal Passed Hors d’oeuvres

Sculptural bite-sized flavor compositions for cocktail hours.

Interactive Chef Theatres

Live seared Chesapeake rockfish, carving boards, and pasta wheels.

Pastry Arts & Flambé Displays

Valrhona chocolate spheres, French macarons, and flambé stations.

Allergen Isolation & Dietary Inclusivity:

Certified dedicated preparation protocols for Gluten-Free, Plant-Based Vegan, Kosher-Style, and Halal-Friendly dining.

SYNCHRONIZED WHITE-GLOVE SERVICE • EST. 1928

Flawless Execution for the Capital’s Most Prestigious Occasions

Every course orchestrated with synchronized precision, fine china, and custom floral tablescapes inside Washington DC’s grandest historic halls.

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ICONIC WASHINGTON DC ADDRESSES

Landmark Venues & Stewardship

From exclusive management of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium to historic Gilded Age estates, we unlock the Capital’s most prestigious architectural treasures.

✦ EXCLUSIVE RIDGEWELLS MANAGER & CATERER
THE MONUMENTAL GREAT HALL

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium

📍 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20240

A soaring neoclassical masterpiece on Constitution Avenue. Featuring 65-foot gilded ceilings, fluted limestone Doric columns, and marble floors. Ridgewells is the Exclusive Manager and Caterer.

Seated Banquet

696 Guests

Standing Reception

1,000 Guests

FEDERAL TOWNHOUSE
Up to 250 Guests
HISTORIC LAFAYETTE SQUARE

Decatur House on Lafayette Square

📍 748 Jackson Pl NW, Washington, DC

Historic Federal townhouse and heated tented brick courtyard steps from the White House, perfect for intimate galas and weddings.

White House ProximityHeated Brick CourtyardHistoric Preservation
GILDED AGE MANSION
Up to 350 Guests
EMBASSY ROW • DUPONT CIRCLE

Anderson House on Embassy Row

📍 2118 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC

Embassy Row Gilded Age mansion with Florentine marble staircases, soaring gilded ballrooms, and reflecting pool garden.

Florentine MarbleGilded BallroomReflecting Pool Garden
GLASS ATRIUM
Up to 1,500 Guests
NATIONAL MALL • MONUMENTAL AXIS

Smithsonian Institution Museums

📍 National Mall, Washington, DC

Monumental glass atriums and iconic national art galleries along the National Mall for high-profile summits and milestone receptions.

Undulating Glass CanopyNational Art GalleriesVIP Mall Access
HEADQUARTERS & TASTING SUITES • BETHESDA, MD

The Bethesda Tasting Suites

FLAGSHIP LOCATION & OPERATIONS

5522 Dorsey Lane, Bethesda

Located just outside the Capital in Bethesda, Maryland, our state-of-the-art culinary kitchens and private design suites host hosts and couples for customized tasting sessions, tablescape mockups, and wine pairings.

Address

5522 Dorsey Lane, Bethesda, MD 20816

Private Tasting Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (By Appointment)

Direct Concierge Line

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