OUR STORY

We're on a mission to share our love of food with the world
We're on a mission to share our love of food with the world
Welcome to Bon Mangé Cuisine
Delicious Taste of NOLA in the heart of Woodbridge, VA
Bon Mangé Cuisine, is a family-operated restaurant and full-service catering company operating in the DMV. Our specialty is creating authentic New Orleans dishes that dazzle your taste buds and satisfy your soul.
Since 2010, we’ve been offering a variety of signature dishes bursting with flavor in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. We offer fresh ingredients, friendly service and the best dining experience possible so we can serve you the best. High standard of quality, freshness and seasonality; we bring to you a fresh balance of rich and tasty Creole flavors to make mouth-watering delicacies and desserts for your palate.
We are all about great food, hospitality and authenticity. This is our commitment to you and the motivation behind our cuisines and fine dining options. Our staff is family, and so are our guests. From the moment you walk in to your last bite, we want you to feel the warm ambience and the tradition of authentic New Orleans food. Our staff will deliver an eclectic menu to introduce you to new and exciting flavors that you will love while delighting you with fine dining experience.
From small parties to private, intimate family dinners, we treat you and your guests to a memorable, culinary experience. Our friendly staff is highly professional staff and trained to pay extra attention to detail, and cater to the culinary needs of our clients with efficiency. We bring our expertise to your home or event, giving you the freedom to enjoy top-quality meals and beautiful ambience.
We pride ourselves in our delivery of creativity and providing services that will leave you and your guests raving about your event for a long time. Our goal is to cater to you, so you can create lasting memories together with your friends, guests and families.
The food culture of our city is hearty and unique. While we want you to remember our food for our heritage, we want to bring our unique flair to the ever-growing palette of food and taste in New Orleans. Our unique menu combines the colorful spices, robust aromas and rich culture that make NOLA cuisines special.
Bon Mangé Cuisine welcomes everyone to come get the true taste of New Orleans culture as we’ve lived it. We’d love to accommodate your party needs large or small, whatever the occasion! Every dish is inspired to bring people together, and you’re invited!
Meet the Owners
Chef Darius' motivation is this: He absolutely loves good food -- particularly New Orleans food -- and he wants everyone to fall in love with food as well.
Darius began his journey to becoming a chef and restauranteur in 2010 at the Lincoln Culinary Institute in 2010. Prior to graduating from the institution, he founded his own catering/private chef company – Bon Mangé Cuisine
Love is in the air. In 2016, Chef Darius tied the knot with Dr. Wakeena Dickens, and together the power couple effectively combines their culinary expertise and business skills to provide high standards of quality to their clients.
Since their partnership, Bon Mangé Cuisine’s growth has been evident – doubling in clients’ year in year out and providing satisfactory service that customers love and trust.
Driven by consistently excellent food and service; Chef Darius and Dr. Wakeena Dickens’s success in the catering industry has shown that all is fair in love and cooking.
Twice Winner of the Howard University's Cooking with the Delta's competition
Upcoming Recipient of 2023 National Black Chef Association Award