Lamb Graham Catering & Events emerged as a beacon of community building during the pandemic, initially starting as a pop-up dinner service in the summer of 2020. Founded by former chef, Nina Graham, and events organizer, Emily Lamb, we quickly gained popularity for our inventive cuisine and commitment to our local community. It was a breath of fresh air (and flavors) when most of us were cooped up in our homes!
our story.
In 2021, Nina and Emily hosted an intimate 10-course birthday dinner for Emily featuring her favorite foods (aka “Greatest Hits”). Our friends LOVED the vibes, the food, and the service (PLUS it was a blast for us!), and we thought - “Why don’t we try doing more of these?!”
After pandemic restrictions eased and folks started going out again, Lamb Graham Catering began organizing special dinner events, transforming ordinary evenings into extraordinary culinary journeys. These events became a cornerstone of our mission to connect people through food, celebrating global flavors and fostering a sense of togetherness.
In 2023, we started to expand beyond pop-up dinners to catering and drop-off meal plans in the Washington, DC area. Our goal was to bring our approach to homemade, creative foods and service to all.
Lamb Graham Catering & Event's journey from a pandemic-born pop-up to a versatile culinary experience exemplifies our dedication to exciting culinary experiences, supporting businesses, and continuing to bring communities together in the spirit of sharing a meal.
We provide catering services and host pop-up events, and we can’t wait to hear how we can bring something special to you!
Lamb Graham isn’t just about the food - it’s about the team that brings it to life: Ariana Dugan, Claire Shanahan, David Greenberg, David Zeiger, Emily Lamb, Evanthe Humphrey, and Nina Graham.
meet the team
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nina
co-founder & flavor champion
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emily
co-founder & supervisor
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claire
ice cream king
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david g.
sous chef wonder + carb queen
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david z.
cocktail tinkerer + herb picker
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evanthe
comms director extroidinare
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ariana
dj + lead strategist
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pia & rhubarb
chief taste testers