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About
We are a family run, Washington DC based catering company offering private chef services, corporate catering, special events catering and more. Please explore our profile, reviews, menus and pictures. Ready to book? Call us today!
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Overview
Hired 139 times
Serves Washington, DC
Background checked
5 employees
15 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2021
Services offered
Event type
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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81 reviews
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Cathy H.
Jul 30, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Darryl did a great job catering our two funeral gatherings at our home. His proposal was professional and responsive to our specific needs. The food was delicious, everyone loved it. The servers were also wonderful. We enjoyed meeting them and A Family Affair Catering will be hired by us for future events. I highly recommend them!
Details: Funeral • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • Coffee or tea • American - casual • Vegan • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 30 - 39 guests • Serving and warming equipment • Table décor • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Cheryl H.
Mar 1, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
From the initial engagement and selection of menu, the final preparation and the event, everything was done professionally and with ease on my end. It was a relief knowing that Chef Darryl had everything covered. I was pleased with the end product and service and so were my guests. His service was also a great value for the money. I will certainly do business with A Family Affair Catering again.
Details: Holiday party • Lunch • Dessert • Non-alcoholic drinks • American - casual • Vegan • Small bites • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • Fewer than 20 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Yasmyn B.
Nov 27, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
I originally hired A Family Affair for a holiday party for my office. They worked with me to create a wonderful menu. As it turned out I was tasked with another office event to put together and only had 3 days to work with. Fortunately A Family Affair was able to cater the event. I left the menu completely up to Chef Darryl. We agreed on a few appetizers and the attendees and myself were very pleased. We especially loved the cilantro shrimp with mango salsa. He arrived earlier then planned, and had everything beautifully setup 30 minutes before the luncheon. We've used a few caterers before with so so results. We will now be using Family Affair for all our events.
Details: Holiday party • Dinner • Appetizers • Entrees • Side dishes • Desserts • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Office coordinator • Business / professional • Traditional • American - casual • Italian • Southern • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Office • 31 - 40 guests • $$ (standard)
Wedding and Event Catering
Diane B.
Oct 18, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Daryl and his partner did a small birthday party for our family. The food was exceptional and the service was impeccable. Daryl provided appetizers, salad, two dinner choices and the most amazing individual apple pies. He prepared everything on site and left the kitchen very clean when he was done. This a great service in the time of COVID. We were able to celebrate at home and avoid restaurants.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Southern • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
A Family Affair Catering LLP's reply
Thank you for the great review. Again, it was great being a part of the birthday celebration. Glad you enjoyed the pies.
Personal Chef
Jaye S.
Apr 18, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Chef Darryl and Linda put on a fabulous BBQ recently in our back yard. They were exceptional to work with. Pre-event, Chef Darryl was very responsive, helpful and organized. This made me very confident that he had everything covered. The day of, Darryl & Linda were punctual and very easy to work with in getting everything set up. At dinner, everything was presented in an appealing and appetizing fashion. And the food….that was the high point! There were so many dishes and all were beautifully prepared and presented. One of our guests had three plates full, and all the kids loved it! I’m from the south and picked A Family Affair specifically for their menu options. I’m pleased to say that all southern dishes passed muster with flying colors! We had appetizers, three grilled entre choices, lots of sides, yummy corn bread, and dessert—with leftovers! The kids wanted to take the leftover corn bread home on the plane! When it was time to go, the team cleaned up thoroughly, and made a gracious exit. These folks love what they do and it shows. Thank you, Chef Darryl & Linda, for making this occasion with special friends very special! We’ll be back!
Details: Dinner party • Dinner • Non-alcoholic drinks • Dessert • Barbecue • American - Southern • Family style • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Credentials
Background Check
Darryl Lyles
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We charge either per person, or per platter depending on what works best for the customer.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The first step is menu consultation. Once the budget is decided we propose a menu based on event type, time and the customer's specifications. After the menu is selected, the date is reserved and the fun begins.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our Executive Chef has a degree in Culinary Arts and has worked for the past 15 years throughout DC fine tuning his skills and finding wonderful, skilled people to work with.
