3 Benefits of Having A Sit-Down Dinner

Although it might make more sense for those having a larger event or party to have the food served buffet style, some prefer to have a sit-down dinner. In fact, one of the main reasons people choose this option is because everyone is served the same food at the same time! Not to mention all of the food is served the right temperature, and no one is left out because they just happened to be last in line! Even though sit-down dinners tend to be a bit pricier than having everything served buffet style, there are still many benefits that…

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How To Have An Awesome Sports Banquet

When people think of major events, most do not consider sports banquets to be near the top of the list. But, for younger athletes (especially those in elementary and middle school) sports banquets are often seen as a big deal. In fact, if you were once an athlete, do you remember what it felt like to get a trophy at the end of your season? We would like to think that you waved that trophy high above your head with a big smile on your face! And, for those of you who had the chance to attend a sports banquet,…

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How Can A Catering Company Make Your Event Memorable?

There is a ton of catering companies out there (like us) that have great ideas for how to make a party or event awesome. But, we thought that this time around we would provide our readers with some reasons how specifically a company—like Village Catering—can make your party or event memorable. Or, in other words, the most awesome party that your family members, friends, or co-workers have ever attended! Want Glamorous Menu Options? Hire A Caterer! One of the best things about hiring a catering company is that they will be able to help you decide EXACTLY what you should…

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6 Tips To Help You Eat Healthy At A 4th Of July BBQ & Party

So, it’s finally the summer. You’ve been going to the gym every day, running a couple miles outside after work, or increasing the amount of weight you can lift. But, being that the summer season has three major holidays—Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day, there is no denying that you could fall off the bandwagon. The fact of the matter is, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day are summer holidays that you spend with family and friends eating food and drinking booze. So, if you were looking to keep the weight off during the summer, these three holidays…

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5 Cheap Wedding Reception Ideas For The Food & Drink Menu

With the way the economy has been recently, many newly engaged couples are trying to find any way possible to save money on the total cost of their wedding. However, this seems almost next to impossible because the cost of everything is on the rise. While there are many ways to save money, one particular aspect of the wedding you can save money on (believe it or not) is the food and catering. How can you save some money on the wedding food and catering? Well, consider some of these ideas: Forgo having servers. As a wedding caterer in Philadelphia,…

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3 Tips To Help You Host An Unforgettable Memorial Day BBQ

If you want to have a great Memorial Day BBQ or party (one that your guests will be reminiscing about the following year) preparing ahead of time will ensure that happens. The same goes for any type of party or event you are planning. Knowing what is going to happen before it happens will make the party or event go much smoother. If you are looking to plan a Memorial Day BBQ that will be unforgettable, we at Village Catering would like to offer some tips on how that can be achieved. Have a list of who you think is…

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3 Tips On How To Throw A Great Spring BBQ

Are you about to start planning a big summer barbecue for your friends and family? Are you trying to find some new ways to make that Memorial Day celebration more than just another reason to have a get together? Well, we at Village Catering would like to offer these three great spring BBQ tips that will hopefully make the day (or night) more fun! Can’t go wrong with a theme! It’s hopefully (finally) warm outside by the time you start planning your spring barbecue. One theme that we strongly suggest you consider is that of a Hawaiian luau. Nothing says…

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3 Different Sweet 16 Party Ideas

  Are you about to place 16 candles on top of a chocolate cake with pink icing and purple flowers? We have an inkling that your daughter it about to turn 16! Any who, what type of party are you having to celebrate? After all, turning 16 is more than just a birthday this day and age, it is the celebration of a girl hitting her first big milestone. Well, for most of them it is! If your daughter is on the quieter side and doesn’t want to have a big celebration, you might just think that letting her blow…

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What Is Administrative Professionals’ Day?

Administrative Professionals’ Day is a day in which several organizations all over the world recognize those how who are vital to its success.  In the United States, Administrative Professionals’ Day is also celebrated during the last full week of April.  Oftentimes, during the day of, the weekend before or after, business owners recognize their support staff by giving gifts, hosting a social gathering such as a company retreat, or having a catered lunch at the office. We are we going with this? As a Philadelphia, PA-based catering company, we at Village Catering have certainly catered our share of Administrative Professionals’…

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3 Tips On How To Host A Fun Easter Party

Easter – just like Christmas and every other holiday, it only comes but once a year.  It is also a time where families get together and enjoy a nice home-cooked meal.  Plus, just like Christmas and other holiday’s that involve giving gifts, Easter is one that consists of its own gift-giving traditions such as hiding eggs filled with candy or money, as well as filling up Easter baskets with candy, toys, money etc.  However, for some, Easter isn’t as “celebrated” as many other holidays.  Therefore, for those who are looking to do more than just have the family over for…

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