Tips to Help You Plan a Wonderful Wedding Menu

The food and beverages available throughout your wedding not only keep the party going, but they can also add personality to your special day. While narrowing down the food and beverage menus will be a piece of cake for some couples, others might have a difficult time determining what they will serve. If you’re having trouble planning your food and beverage menus, here are some tips that may make it easier: Your Budget Will Dictate What CAN Be Served and So Will How Many Guests You Plan On Having. Most couples plan a wedding on a budget. So, it’s important…

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4 Things to Keep in Mind as You Plan Your Off-site Wedding

For multiple couples, one of the most important aspects of their weddings (aside from the bride’s dress, of course) is the venue. With weddings becoming more personalized and unique—whether they are at a hall, restaurant, outside under a tent, etc.—it’s important that all couples maintain a checklist. If you recently got engaged and are planning on having an off-site wedding, there are multiple things you need to consider aside from how the decor will look, how many tables you need, where flowers and centerpieces will be located, etc. In fact, you should consider the following for your off-site wedding: Where…

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From Athletes to Fans, the Big Game Makes for Empty Stomachs

When it comes to sports, athletes burn more calories than anyone else. Fueling their bodies for the absolute best performance is essential, especially after being exerted. Food is the gas to run their engine, and burning it is their job on the field. Village Catering is proud to be the official caterers of the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Soul, and the preferred catering company for the Temple Owls football team. We sate their enormous appetites, which follow the strictest of diets and training regimes. Our sports team catering always leaves the recipients energized and full. Amid a variance of other different…

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No Matter What Event You’re Planning, Everyone Needs to Eat, Even You!

Look at it differently: no matter how much fun you’re having, or even if it is a melancholy affair, everyone who attends has to eat. A lot of times, eating can be a hassle when you’re having too much fun or too busy to think about food. However, by relying on a food catering service like Village Catering, the decision is already set up for you, the food laid out, and resistance futile. The usual events where food is essential: Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Birthdays Bridal Showers Weddings Baby Showers Church Activities Corporate Meetings Family Reunions Corporate Meetings or Events Funerals Picnics…

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3 Wedding Planning Tricks and Tips to Help Make Things Less Stressful

As a catering company that has served the Philadelphia area for the past several decades, we know that when it comes to planning a wedding, things can get very stressful. We also know that when planning a wedding, there are things that are good to know, and things you must know. To help ensure that your wedding planning isn’t, or doesn’t become any more stressful than it might be already, here are three tips you can consider: Narrow down who you will be inviting first. While you might be setting up appointments to visit some venues and caterers in Philadelphia,…

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Tips to Help Transform Your Backyard into a Premier Party Destination

If you’re preparing your backyard to play host to an engagement, birthday, graduation, or Labor Day party, etc., you might be wondering how you can transform it an awesome affair. Well, fortunately, doing so won’t take a lot of time or money, and if you seriously want to, consider some of these tips below: Offer “hand-held” food items that guests can enjoy while they mingle. Have you ever attended a cocktail hour? During this time, the catering company usually serves finger foods that guests can eat while they talk. So, why not consider serving these hand-held food items at your…

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How to Plan a Great Labor Day Party

Once August 1st arrives, not only does it mean that summer is almost over and that the new school year is on the horizon, it also means that it’s time to start planning your Labor Day party! Labor Day weekend is the final big holiday of the summer season and is no doubt a popular time for pool parties, final weekend getaways, and, of course, cookouts! If you’re looking to have a big and great final summer bash this Labor Day, here are some things you can do to ensure that happens: Soon after August 1st hits, send the “Save…

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5 Great Themes to Consider for a Company Picnic

Here at Village Catering, we have served as both a picnic catering company in Philadelphia and a corporate catering company in Philadelphia for the past few decades. In fact, we love catering picnics and other outdoor events because it often gives us the chance to share some awesome picnic themes with our clients. If you do happen to be hosting a picnic in the near future, here are some themes we are sure you will love: Sports Not everyone likes sports, but most will get in on the fun. A sports-themed picnic can have any traditional picnic food on the…

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4 Summer Wedding Reception Food Ideas

There’s nothing quite like a summer wedding. Ladies can wear their best summer dresses, the sun is shining (most of the time), flowers are in full bloom, etc. As a wedding catering company in Philadelphia, we know that a summer wedding also means that couples can choose to serve “cooler” food menu options and drinks instead of the hotter, more traditional ones. In fact, if you are looking to aid your guests in “staying cool” at your summer wedding, here are four wedding reception food and drink ideas you can consider: Cold Hors d’oeurves/Appetizers Appetizers don’t have to be served…

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3 Ways You Can Save Money On Your Dream Wedding

Here at Village Catering, not only do we know how stressful wedding planning can be for couples, but we also know how they can take a tool on their savings accounts. While having an inexpensive wedding these days may seem impossible, there are things that couples can do to keep their dream weddings more affordable. In fact, here are a few of the things that you and your fiancé can do to keep the total cost down: Don’t get married during peak wedding season, and don’t get married on Saturday. It’s likely that you’ve been to plenty of weddings on…

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