Green

Organic Catering and Green Entertaining

For more than 80 years, Ridgewells has set the standard in catering and event design in the Washington metropolitan area, and a vital part of our business revolves around environmental stewardship. Here are some of the actions that the firm takes to ensure that we reduce our carbon footprint and preserve the environment.

Food

Our menus contain only the freshest seasonal ingredients and produce, and we work with our partners to make sure that our produce are sourced from local, environmentally responsible farmers. We make it a significant priority to buy organic and sustainable meats, poultry and seafood.

Operations

• We have purchased renewable energy to match 100 percent of the firm’s estimated electricity use from conventional sources
• We are a member of the EPA’s Green Power Partnership
• The equipment that we use is recyclable or reusable, and we recycle all aluminum, glass, paper and plastic products
• Clients have the option to choose from biodegradable plates and utensils for use at their events
• Our office paper is made from recycled materials
• We combine deliveries whenever possible to decrease the number of trucks from our fleet that are on the road
• In 2011, Montgomery County honored us with the Outstanding Achievement in Recycling Award