Food we'd proudly serve our own family.

Why we cook the way we do

Catering is easy to do cheaply. Cook in bulk, hold it warm, serve whoever calls. A lot of the food at events across the DMV is made exactly that way, and everyone can taste it.

H2O started as a decision to do the opposite. Cook for the specific event. Use good ingredients. Follow the recipes that have been handed down in Turkish and Mediterranean kitchens for generations: dishes that are braised and slow-cooked, seasoned carefully, and meant to be shared from the middle of the table.

What H2O stands for

The name is a promise in three parts.

• Halal. Every meat dish is prepared according to halal standards. That's not a menu option; it's how the kitchen works. It means one table can serve everyone.
• Healthy. Real ingredients, balanced meals, and cooking that doesn't rely on shortcuts or additives to taste good.
• Organic. We choose organic ingredients whenever we can. We don't claim every ingredient is certified organic, because it isn't, and we'd rather tell you that than pretend.

How an order is made

Everything is cooked in a licensed commercial kitchen. When you confirm an order, your event goes on the schedule and the kitchen cooks for your date, your headcount, and your timing. Food leaves in trays ready to serve, or with a team that sets up and serves at your venue.

We serve Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. Delivery depends on where the event is and how large the order is, and we'll tell you up front.

What we're still building

Right now, every order starts with a conversation. We think that's the right way to plan food for an event, and we're keeping it. We're also working on an easier way to order for recurring needs, and we'll add it here when it's ready.