Busboys and Poets
99%
On Time
$40 & up
Delivery Fee
Catering Packages
Most ordered
Includes blackened salmon, fried chicken, vegan lovers pasta, house salad, mashed potatoes, wild rice, asparagus, collard greens, corn salsa, lemon butter sauce, mushroom cream sauce, and your choices of dessert & drink. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$46.00|Minimum 15
Individual Packaging
Includes your choice of entree, house salad, and your choices of dessert & drink. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$36.00|Minimum 15
Includes mixed green salad, your choice of chicken with mushroom cream sauce, mashed potatoes, collard greens, sweet potato hash (w/ shallots & onions), your choice of dessert, soda, and iced tea. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$45.00|Minimum 15
Includes steak (w/ peppers & onions), chicken (w/ peppers & onions), mixed green salad, beans & rice, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, tortillas, tortilla chips, your choice of dessert, sodas, and iced tea. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$45.00|Minimum 30
Includes Caprese salad (tomato, mozzarella cheese, olives, basil & olive oil), penne pasta with beef & mushrooms, penne pasta with red peppers, asparagus, mushrooms & tomato sauce, garlic bread, and your choice of dessert. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$45.00|Minimum 15
Appetizers
Most ordered
Served with tzatziki (cucumber-yogurt sauce). Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$120.00|Serves 15
Most ordered
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$65.00|Serves 15
Most ordered
Your choice of chicken wings. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$90.00|Serves 15
Most ordered
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$50.00|Serves 15
Served with tartar sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$150.00|Serves 15
Cheddar, pepper jack, and mozzarella cheeses. Served with crackers. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$65.00|Serves 15
Assorted cut vegetables. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$60.00|Serves 15
With basil and extra-virgin olive oil. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$90.00|Serves 15
Served with Korean BBQ sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$125.00|Serves 15
Served with tzatziki sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$90.00|Serves 15
With diced tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$65.00|Serves 15
Shrimp, fennel, onions, cabbage slaw, black sesame seeds, and chile sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$75.00|Serves 15
On French bread. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$75.00|Serves 15
Served with teriyaki sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$140.00|Serves 15
Sesame-coated salmon skewers. Served with teriyaki sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$150.00|Serves 15
Served with pico de gallo (mild fresh salsa), guacamole, and sour cream. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$60.00|Serves 15
With garlic butter sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$135.00|Serves 15
With goat cheese. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$80.00|Serves 15
Brie, smoked Gouda & Gorgonzola cheeses. Served with crackers. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$80.00|Serves 15
With tomato coulis. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$140.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$120.00|Serves 15
Served with pico de gallo (mild fresh salsa). Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$60.00|Serves 15
Served with cocktail sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$125.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$110.00|Serves 15
With capers and herb cream cheese on white toast. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$200.00|Serves 15
Boxed Lunch
Most ordered
Individual Packaging
Each box includes your choice of sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$15.00|Minimum 15
Individual Packaging
Each box includes your choice of sandwich and fruit. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$16.00|Minimum 15
Individual Packaging
Each box includes shrimp & chicken chorizo pasta (w/ penne pasta, chicken chorizo sausage, shrimp & mushrooms in a cajun cream sauce). Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$25.00|Minimum 5
Individual Packaging
Each box includes blackened mahi-mahi with jasmine rice, french green beans, grilled pineapple salsa, and lemon butter sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$25.00|Minimum 5
Sandwiches & Wraps
Most ordered
Includes your choice of sandwiches. Served with your choice of side. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$180.00|Serves 15
Your choice of wraps. Served with your choice of side. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$160.00|Serves 15
Includes your choice of wraps. Served with your choice of side. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$160.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$100.00|Serves 15
With walnuts. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$100.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$100.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$100.00|Serves 15
Hot Entrees
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Served with mushroom cream sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$90.00|Serves 15
Most ordered
Served with lemon-butter sauce and tomato-corn salsa. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$200.00|Serves 15
Served with tomato coulis. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$110.00|Serves 15
Served with lemon-butter sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$200.00|Serves 15
Penne pasta, vegan Italian “sausage,” asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onions, shallots, garlic, thyme, rosemary, oregano, vegan “bolognese” sauce, tomato sauce, and garlic bread. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$150.00|Serves 15
Served with grilled pineapple salsa and lemon butter sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$200.00|Serves 15
Served with grilled pineapple salsa and lemon butter sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$200.00|Serves 15
Salads
Most ordered
Mixed greens with carrots, tomatoes, roasted corn, and your choice of vinaigrette. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$60.00|Serves 15
Romaine lettuce with croutons and Parmesan cheese. Served with Caesar dressing. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$60.00|Serves 15
Smith apple, red onion, dried cranberries, goat cheese, fennel, toasted almond, and white balsamic vinaigrette. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$90.00|Serves 15
Baby spinach, mango, blueberries, caramelized onions, grape tomatoes, goat cheese, roasted almonds, and ginger vinaigrette. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$90.00|Serves 15
Spreads & Dips
With Kalamata olives and paprika. Served with pita bread. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$50.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$40.00|Serves 15
Mild fresh salsa. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$20.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$15.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$10.00|Serves 15
Sides
Most ordered
With apple cider vinegar. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$60.00|Serves 15
Most ordered
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$50.00|Serves 15
Most ordered
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$50.00|Serves 15
With peanut chili glaze (contains peanuts). Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$75.00|Serves 15
Grilled with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$50.00|Serves 15
Served with guacamole and pico de gallo (mild fresh salsa). Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$80.00|Serves 15
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$45.00|Serves 15
Desserts
Most ordered
Your choice of cookies. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$45.00|Serves 15
Most ordered
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$45.00|Serves 15
Pre-sliced. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$70.00|Serves 10
Includes 12 mini apple pies. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$96.00|Serves 12
Includes 15 mini key lime pies. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$96.00|Serves 12
Served with white chocolate sauce. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$96.00|Serves 12
Pre-sliced. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$80.00|Serves 14
Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$96.00|Serves 12
Pre-sliced. Be sure to purchase utensils if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$80.00|Serves 12
Beverages
With Meyers lemons. Be sure to purchase cups if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$22.00|Serves 8
$2.00
With Meyers lemons and pomegranate. Be sure to purchase cups if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$22.00|Serves 8
Your choice of flavor. Be sure to purchase cups if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$16.00|Serves 8
12oz.
$2.00
Smooth with a bold body & a bright citrus acidity; notes of caramel. Medium dark roast. Be sure to purchase cups if you'll need them (from the Miscellaneous category).
$25.00|Serves 12
$2.50
Miscellaneous
Most ordered
$2.00
If your lunch is more than 45 minutes long, a steam pan keeps the food hot for an hour or more.
$15.00
$20.00
About Busboys and Poets Catering
On ezCater.com since December 7th, 2016.
Named for Langston Hughes— who once worked as a busboy before achieving fame as a poet— we are the place to order a mindful meal. Take a deliberate pause and nourish yourself with what we have to offer. With a forward-thinking mission and bites like hummus-stuffed endive or our avocado & havarti sandwich, we aim to transform our community and the world.
See all Busboys and Poets Catering locationsAddress
625 Monroe St NE
Washington, DC 20017
Washington, DC 20017
Delivery Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:01am-9:01pm, Sat-Sun: 9am-9pmTakeout Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:01am-9:01pm, Sat-Sun: 9am-9pmDelivery Fee
$40.00 & up to this locationCancelling your order
25% fee if canceled within 24 hours of event timeDelivery Minimum
$100.00 minimum for Delivery