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Ideas For Hosting a New Year’s Party

Posted on December 31, 2012 by admin

New Year’s Eve is the time to host a relatively low-key affair, especially if your guest list includes an older crowd wanting a more relaxed scene. Consider the following suggestions as you begin to prepare your end of the year party. -Begin by choosing a color theme to decorate for the occasion. You may also use your Christmas ornaments as decorations. Another great color scheme is black and white, but add a pop color to keep things looking festive. -Add some creativity to plain foods. For example, make pretzels and chips look chic by putting them in a nice bowl,…

Our Latest Testimonial From Michael J DeLaurentis, President, Susanna DeLaurentis Charitable Foundation

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

“Village Catering is unlike any other catering service in the Delaware Valley. On two occasions with impossibly short notice, Alan and the Village Catering staff have come to my rescue and delivered outstanding food and superlative service – friendly, efficient, courteous, helpful. Working with Alan takes a huge central element of stress — food and drink — out of my event planning. There’s no reason to go anywhere else. The perennial best of Philly in my opinion.” -Michael J DeLaurentis, President, Susanna DeLaurentis Charitable Foundation

Our Latest Testimonial From Nancy Resnick On Their Thanksgiving Dinner From Village Catering!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by admin

To everyone at Village Catering: We can’t thank you enough for making our Thanksgiving dinner so fabulous! The food was just delicious, from the turkey, to the gravy and the mashed and sweet potatoes! You made my dinner easy to serve and wonderful to eat. This was by far the best Thanksgiving meal I have ever served! We will see you again for our next event, for sure! -Nancy Resnick

Things To Keep In Mind For Your Company Holiday Party This Year.

Posted on November 28, 2012October 3, 2022 by admin

Every year companies try and put together a holiday party for its employees to show that they are not only there for work but also to show they enjoy spending time with each other apart from work during the holidays. It is a nice way for a company to show its employees that they are appreciated for all that they do. I have done some research and found some things that you might want to keep in mind to make sure your company party is a success. *Put a budget in place and stick to it: Employees have worked hard…

Baby Shower Catering Ideas

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

Hiring a caterer for a baby shower can make planning for a party much easier, especially if you know your budget and menu preference. Baby showers are highly social events that require finger foods that can move around the room with the guest. Baby Themed Shower Menu Ask the caterer to provide fruit babies consisting of melon ball baby heads with frosting dotted eyes secured to strawberry bodies with toothpicks. You can also serve cheesy meatballs speared with colorful toothpicks. Provide a rattle for accent and rubber duck-shaped pineapple. Bottle shaped turkey finger sandwiches and baby shaped cookies completes theme….

Fall Wedding Catering Trends

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

Wedding food doesn’t have to be the standard menu. Event planners, chefs, and food fanatical brides and grooms are choosing unique, palate-pleasing ways to satisfy their guests’ appetites. Since the weather has started to cool, your guests will be craving rich, intensely flavored meals. Keep the following ideas in mind as you begin to create your wedding menu. Stand-out Starters One popular alternative to the standard salad as a first course is soups. Their warmth and heartiness make them a natural fit for fall. Consider squash bisque served in little pumpkins, or butternut squash soup ladled over crumbled blue cheese….

Corporate Event Catering Ideas

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

Whether you are planning to cater for a meeting, awards ceremony, product launch or employee training, you can provide a food experience that can help guests eat healthier, try different cuisines, or even receive details about your company, product and image. Healthy Options The next time your company is catering a working lunch or employee brainstorming session, consider providing the attendees a buffet of healthy options instead of the traditional carb-filled office treats. Healthy lunch and snack options don’t have to be a boring. Start by serving a salad buffet instead of the high-fat mayonnaise-filled sandwiches, or baked chips and…

Post 4th of July Diet and Exercise Tips

Posted on July 11, 2012 by admin

So all of the hamburgers and hot dogs have been eaten, the firework display is over, and you are on your way back to work after a relaxing weekend off. You may have noticed you have gained a couple of pounds after chomping down BBQ’d food and drinking ice cold beers during your 4th of July party. Here are some easy tips to get back into a healthy groove, drop the holiday weight gain, and gain back your lean physique. Choose a leaner meat After the traditional mainstays of any BBQ, such as hamburgers and hot dogs, choose a leaner…

2 Budget-Friendly Party Ideas For Father’s Day 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012June 17, 2026 by admin

Having a budget-friendly Father’s Day or party this year doesn’t have to be complicated, and with a bit of skill and these Father’s Day (party) ideas, you can give your dad an unforgettable Father’s Day, or Father’s Day party that will also be budget-friendly! Prior to planning your Father’s Day events, brainstorm some Father’s Day ideas that your father might like. It also doesn’t hurt to ask some questions of those (besides yourself) who know your dad the best in order to get some good ideas. Does Your Dad Treasure Peace and Quiet? Let your Dad enjoy a day of…

3 Mother’s Day Party Ideas For Mother’s Day 2012

Posted on May 7, 2012June 18, 2026 by admin

Hey everyone, don’t forget, Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 13th! If you want to make your mother smile and feel extremely loved and happy on this special day, then maybe you should consider throwing a Mother’s Day party just for her! If you are looking around for party ideas we have assembled some fantastic ones, and we’re sure your mother will be appreciative of them if you follow through with our ideas! Mother’s Day Decorations If you are planning an actual Mother’s Day party, decorations will always play a key role in its planning. Decorations should always be selected…