Established in 2009, Cherry Blossom Banquet Hall is an elegant lakeside ballroom perfect for any wedding, engagement, anniversary, or birthday celebration. We offer a variety of catered cuisines to help you plan and create the perfect menu for celebrating your special occasion.
Choose among any one of our many menus from around the world. Our chefs are experts in preparing everything from African, South Asian, and Persian dishes to all types of traditional American courses.
Our roomy and versatile ballroom is easily transformed and decorated into the perfect atmosphere you always imagined for your party or event.
Stop by our casual restaurant for lunch or dinner with family and friends. Or pop in for a drink at our full service bar. Our weekday lunch buffet special is perfect for that much needed afternoon lunch break and our weekly dinner buffet truly has something for everyone.
With an elegantly classic ballroom, a delectable and diverse menu of catered and restaurant style cuisines, and a family friendly atmosphere, Cherry Blossom Banquet Hall and Restaurant is the perfect destination for any occasion!
Staff
Jamshid (Jay) Khuja - Afghan Chef
Jay has traveled and lived in many countries around the world. He has trained with Afghan and Pakistani Chefs. Jay is flexible in his food preparation styles for the Banquet Hall. He can create dishes that suit each client’s needs, tastes and preferences.
Joan Cabrera – Banquet Sales Manager and Coordinator
Joan has been with Cherry Blossom Hall since December 2009. She has 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Over the years she has gained knowledge and expertise from the variety of positions and types of establishments she has worked at. Her strong service industry backround enables her to successfully help her clients create their special event. Joan and her professional staff are dedicated to excellance and customer satisfaction.
Sher Shoja – Owner
Sher has been involved in the restaurant and catering industry since 1994. His experience includes operating and managing multiple restaurant franchises, as well as starting a family owned restaurant chain (Grill Kabob) which has been expanded to 15+ locations in the DC/MD/VA area since being established in 1999. Mr. Shoja has taken his substantial amount of knowledge and experience in the restaurant and food industry to the next level at Cherry Blossom Restaurant and Banquet Hall.
Carmelo Elias – Event and Restaurant Manager
Carmelo started his food and beverage career in Atlantic City, NJ eight years ago. He worked various positions in several casinos such as The Borgata and Trump Taj Mahal. Carmelo has aquired food service skills by working together with many well know chefs such as chef Robert Irvine from the Food Network. He is a believer in hard work and leadership and is a great asset to the Cherry Blossom team.
