Lemon Zest is an event catering company, specializing in weddings. Our approach is rooted in refined simplicity in both culinary and hospitality. Based in Virginia Beach, VA

event catering company specializing in wedding celebrations

WHERE YOUR event IS A hospitality MISSION ZESTED with a Chef's Kiss

explore our hospitality

WELCOME TO our hospitality-driven kitchen

Culinary is Our PASSION.
Hospitality is Our MISSION.

We pour our hearts—and plenty of lemon juice—into crafting every dish for your celebration. But our commitment to hospitality extends beyond the plate. We approach your event as a mission to ensure that not only our VIPs—you—but each of your guests feels welcomed, valued, and cared for—at every moment. Your guests are our guests! 

our menu at your service

over 30 years of celebrating you

commitment to culinary excellence

strong
focus on hospitality

"peace of mind" booking process

and we may know a thing or two about you

you are someone who knows what they want: everything!

you expect seamless & timely service

Catering food on a large scale takes meticulous planning, teamwork, experience, and a whole lot of positive attitude — and we've got you covered!

you seek restaurant-quality food

For your event, you envision dishes with exceptional taste and presentation, just like those at your favorite fine dining restaurant — no less! Hosting 200 guests is not a reason to compromise your vision.

you simply want the. best. day. ever!

You want to feel all the feels on your wedding day — just not about your food. You want to enjoy the best day of your life along with your friends and family. This is our ultimate top priority too!

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THE CHALLENGES AND pain points 

1. perhaps list some frustrations

You want these to be very telling of where this person might be at emotionally and where you once were.

2. Another specific pain point here

and you want it to be very telling of where this person might be at emotionally and where you once were.

3. Maybe they're feeling this way

frustrated by this particular situation and overwhelmed? 

4. engagement session

This comes with a delivery of our style guide and wedding magazine to help you plan and prep for things as best you possibly can!

The Lemon Zest team completely surpassed our expectations for our wedding reception—5-star taste and service!

—  LAURA, 2023 BRIDE

it all started...

In the mediterranean

We are third-generation chefs and hospitality aficionados. Our roots trace back to the lush island of Cyprus, where weddings are celebrated for days by entire villages, wine glasses are never empty, and no dish is complete without a generous squeeze of lemon.

Can you tell the love for hosting epic celebrations and great feasts runs in our veins?

 EXPLORE A CURATED SELECTION OF CLASSICS - WITHOUT SACRIFICING TASTE AND VARIETY

event catering services & menu

FOOD
SERVICE

A curated selection of all-time favorites

BAR
SERVICE

Zesty cocktails and open bar packages

WANT TO GET A TASTE BEFORE BOOKING?

We understand that choosing a catering team for your wedding is a big decision. That's why we're happy to offer you a private tasting before you commit to a contract. No obligations! Your private tasting may be as soon as next week.

more about private tastings

Kayla, 2023 Bride:

"We've been to a lot of weddings with my now-husband, and the food at our wedding was simply THE BEST!!!"

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Katie & mark, 2022 couple

“From the delicious food to the impeccable service, Lemon Zest exceeded our expectations in every way.”

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 We've seen it all! 
we've done it all!

From intimate gatherings with off-the-menu Mediterranean dishes (imagine herb vinaigrette-marinated and grilled octopus) to 400-person wedding celebrations, and even serving 50,000 festival guests over four days, we've truly done it all! We're like secret agents, always aiming for a successful mission behind the curtains, while you receive all the credit for hosting the party of the year. It's our pleasure!

tell us about your day

36,721

oyster shells shucked

9,663

COCKTAILS MIXED, STIRRED, AND  SHAKEN

3,854

plates broken... Mishaps happen, but never stop the party!

582

LEMONS SQUEEZED

"When life serves US lemons, we mix a lemon twist martini.
Shaken, not stirred!"

— us, every day