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Ideas For Catering An Autumn Corporate Party

Posted on September 26, 2013 by admin

Aside from raking leaves and cleaning the gutters, autumn is a beautiful time of year and boasts some of the tastiest seasonal foods. If you’re part of a company that throws quarterly parties to celebrate different achievements and enhance the camaraderie of the workplace, it will certainly be beneficial to spice things up on the catering front. No matter the venue of the party, whether a banquet hall, bar, or even an outdoor picnic to enjoy the weather, there are a variety of different foods to add flavor to the autumn season. We’ll offer some ideas for an autumn themed…

Wedding Catering Trends of 2013

Posted on September 23, 2013 by admin

The season is upon us for beautiful fall and winter weddings, decorated in warm colors and often offering some of the most delicious foods of the season. Every year offers their own trends in décor, flowers, fashion, and of course, catering. Within the trends of catering in Philadelphia, we have dinnerware, entrees, cakes, and liquor. Most couples are starting to stray away from the popular colorful weddings and going back to the classic white and ivory themed weddings. Nothing screams wedding more than varying shades of whites and ivory. This year, brides are asking for gold silverware to accompany their…

Reasons to Consider Catering A Child’s Birthday Party

Posted on August 4, 2013 by admin

When planning a birthday party for someone special, especially for a child, many people don’t consider having the party catered. They just assume it would be too expensive and possibly not worth it. Planning a child’s birthday party can definitely become a bit overwhelming, especially if you are going to be entertaining a lot of children. Pizza is always an easy option, but can become a bit tired and boring for the kids. Entertaining many kids can be challenging, as kids are always a little pickier than adults and making sure you have food they will all like can be…

Is it Worth it to Have the Caterers Help During Your Party? Yes!

Posted on June 30, 2013 by admin

So you have a big event coming up that you have been put in charge of organizing. You have ordered all the invitations, ordered the party favors, figured out decorations such as flowers and balloons, and have been maintaining your RSVP list everyday. The last part you need to take care of is the food. Since you are hosting the event at your house, cooking the food yourself is definitely an option. The other option is to have the party catered, which is highly recommended. When you call the caterer, you will discuss many things. You will discuss the type…

Ideas for Hosting a Charming Back Yard Graduation Party

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

You have probably said it over a hundred times this year. You can’t believe your “baby” is graduating! You want to make it as special as possible, so you decide to host a graduation party in your back yard. Backyard parties can be beautiful, charming, and more intimate than renting a space at a restaurant. You can really go all out by renting a big tent with lots of tables and chairs. Or you can save the money from the tent and decorate your back yard in a way that will have your guests talking. No matter how much or…

Easter is a Great Time to Entertain Family and Friends, but Why the Egg?

Posted on March 30, 2013 by admin

Whether you are Christian or not, Easter has become a holiday that encompasses much more than religion. Eggs and the Easter bunny actually don’t have anything to do with Christianity at all. In fact, the term Easter is thought to have been derived from the name of a Germanic pagan goddess, Eostre. Feasts honoring this goddess of fertility were held in the spring by Saxons, far before Christianity existed. However, centuries later, many Saxons converted to Christianity. The melding of Christians and Saxons brought together the religious celebration with the concept of spring and fertility. The Easter egg has…

Watch Out For This 1920’s Wedding Trend That Is Inspired By…

Posted on February 27, 2013 by admin

The Roaring 20’s are here and in full swing! Especially with The Great Gatsby coming out in theatre this May, it seems to be one of the most popular wedding themes this season. Through the glitz and the glam it’s utterly irresistible and will wow your wedding guests with the classy, elegant theme. For engaged couples looking for something unique and memorable can decorate the ballroom to resemble the era with chandeliers and flapper accessories. It will be sure to deliver a decadent evening with a modern twist on the 20’s style trends that have been making way this 2013…

2 Ideas For Valentine’s Day 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013June 17, 2026 by admin

Valentine’s Day is often thought as being one of the most romantic days of the year, so it is common that each couple would want to celebrate this holiday in a unique way. Valentine’s Day should be remarkable, and it should leave an impression in the mind of your loved that can only be forgotten with an even better Valentine’s Day the following year. In order to make this Valentine’s Day a success, us here are Village Catering, your humble Philadelphia caterers, are happy to offer these 2 ideas to help make the day that much more special! The first…

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