4 Sweet Ways to Include Your Children in Your Wedding Ceremony

As a parent, the most important people in the world to you are your children. Unfortunately, the wedding planning process is rarely kid-friendly. From scouring endless location options for your wedding reception in Pennsylvania to hours spent deciding on flowers and centerpieces, it’s normal for children and even impatient teens to become fed up with the process. If you’re searching for ideas on how to get your little ones involved in your wedding planning, try incorporating one of our four ways to help kids feel more involved in your upcoming ceremony.

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The History of Tailgating

As the official caterers of the Philadelphia Soul and the Temple University Owls, Village Catering knows that, sometimes, the best part of the game for football fanatics can be the tailgating party before kickoff! Though the NFL sparked outrage by banning tailgating at the annual Super Bowl event, fans throughout the country continue to enjoy barbeques and beer before cheering on their favorite college and professional players. But how did tailgating come to be so ingrained in American sporting culture? According to the American Tailgaters Association, tailgating has a surprising origin—one that has nothing to do with sports and much…

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4 Things Everyone Hates About Eating at the Airport

From cramped seats to carry-on fees, there are plenty of things to hate about traveling for work. However, food reigns supreme on travelers’ lists of gripes about flying the friendly skies. But why exactly does everyone hate dining at the airport or on the plane? Four of the most common tourist complaints are as follows: Limitations on drink sizes. Planning on stopping at McDonald’s for fast food before your flight boards? Don’t pick up the large drink—TSA restrictions limit the size of liquid containers you can bring from outside to puny 3 oz. containers. This means that if you’re feeling…

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4 Signs of an Ineffective Scam Diet That Every Athlete Should Know

As the official caterers of the Philadelphia Soul and the Temple University Owls, Village Catering understands that athletes need to keep their bodies in top shape if they want to perform their best on the field. If you’re looking to improve your performance by slimming down, the best place to start is in the kitchen. Unfortunately, there are a number of scam diets and fly-by-night “gurus” offering meal plans that are more harmful than they are helpful. Before you jump on a new diet, keep your eyes peeled for these four signs of a scam: Claiming that they will teach…

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3 Reasons to Ask About Dietary Restrictions Before Your Event

If you’re planning a wedding, business luncheon, Sweet Sixteen party, or another important event, one of your first priorities is making sure that everyone has a great time. One of the best and simplest ways to ensure that your upcoming event is fun for all guests is to make sure that your caterers in Bucks County know to accommodate your guests’ dietary restrictions. But why should you bother asking about special dinner needs beforehand anyways—is it really that important? Yes! When you ask your guests ahead of time about ingredients they can and cannot eat, you are: Helping to avoid…

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The Three Macronutrients and Why They’re Essential for Athletes

At Village Catering, we know that food is fuel. As the official caterer of the Temple University Owls, the Philadelphia Soul, and the Philadelphia Flyers, we know that when athletes eat, it’s more than just a meal—it’s preparation for a performance on the field. If you are an athletic director or coach, make sure that your team members are consuming all of the following three macronutrients, along with plenty of water.

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