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Tips For Planning Your Next Benefit

Posted on March 20, 2014 by admin

Benefits—fundraisers—provide a great way to spread awareness and raise money for a charity, benefit, non-profit, or other organization. Planning a benefit can be exhilarating, yet exhausting. Aside from the entertainment that is present at the event, we have to make sure all of our guests are relaxed and enjoying themselves. Set the mood for your guests with the ambiance and décor of the venue. When planning your next fundraiser, there are a few things to keep at the forefront of your mind. It’s all about the guests, making sure they leave happy and remember your organization’s name when they have…

Spring is in the Air…Start Planning Your Picnics

Posted on February 24, 2014 by admin

With the weather warming up, we are starting to think about all the fun summer activities to get involved in. Whether you’re in a corporate office, part of a charitable organization or religious environment, or getting together with the family for a reunion, you may want to think about hosting a picnic. There are many aspects involved in planning a picnic, and you have to make sure every aspect is addressed. This includes everything from entertainment to budget to vendors, site, and of course your caterers in Philadelphia, PA. Where do you begin in your planning process? Choose the location…

Plan Your High School Sports Banquet at Cottage Green

Posted on February 20, 2014 by admin

As February ends and March begins, many high school sports seasons are coming to an end. This is the time of year when winter awards dinners are planned, and we have the premier banquet hall to cater to all your needs. Our full service catering company in Bucks County, PA will meet all your needs for a basketball, wrestling, or winter track banquet. We pride ourselves on being one of the most dependable catering services in the area, decorating the venue with balloons and pictures in remembrance of the season. Sit down with us and tell us how you want…

Food Trends for 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014July 18, 2026 by admin

Catering trends are always changing to meet the needs of the top food trends of the year. Trends can include everything from how the food is prepared, to which ingredients are used, to how the food is presented. Healthy food is at the top of everyone’s list, especially in the beginning of a new year and using locally sourced and grown meats, seafood, and produce is at the top of the list. There is a growing trend of purchasing farm shares that allows customers to get a weekly supply of freshly and locally grown farm food. For a set yearly…

Didn’t Plan a Company Holiday Party? Plan a Company New Year Party Instead!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by admin

The holidays came and went and you never got around to planning the holiday party you felt your employees deserved. Instead of feeling bad about it, try something new and plan a New Year Party for your employees. Use this occasion to thank your employees for their hard work during the previous year, and get them ready and excited for the New Year ahead. The beauty of a New Years party for your office is that you can make it in to whatever you want. You are not bound to holiday colors, traditions, or themes. You can host the party…

Village Catering is Excited to Host Weddings in 2014

Posted on December 23, 2013 by admin

It is hard to believe that 2013 is already coming to a close. Village Catering and the Giannone family couldn’t have been happier to celebrate a number of beautiful weddings in 2013. Every time a couple decided to have their special day at the Cottage Green, Village Catering’s gorgeous banquet hall, the Giannone family was thrilled. Just as there were plenty of happy couples tying the knot in 2013, there were just as many getting engaged. With the New Year quickly approaching, Village Catering is very excited to host even more weddings in 2014. No matter what the religion or…

Village Catering Loves a Good New Year’s Eve Party

Posted on December 8, 2013 by admin

December is undoubtedly one of the best months of the year. Although we have to deal with an intermittent snow storm and some uncomfortably cold days, December represents a time of year where families and friends gather together. The holiday season is full of fun, giving, and most importantly great parties! Various holiday parties are thrown throughout the month of December. However, one party is always bigger than the rest and that is the New Year’s Eve bash. Village Catering and the Giannone family know how to throw a great party; New Year’s Eve is no different. For the last…

Fun “Bar” Ideas For Your Next Party

Posted on November 24, 2013 by admin

You can really get creative with your next large party by adding a “bar” to your party. I am not talking a bar for alcoholic beverages (although that may be available as well), but I mean a bar offering a type of food or drink that guests can customize to make it perfect for them. Still not sure what this is? Think of a hot chocolate bar. This would consist of a table with self-serve hot chocolate. It would also have a large variety of topping for guests to choose from such as whipped cream, chocolate shaving, peppermint sticks, and…

Village Catering Can Help Throw Your Holiday Party

Posted on November 9, 2013 by admin

Although celebrating Christmas and the holiday season seems to come earlier year after year, the time is quickly approaching. Halloween has come and gone. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the holiday season will be fully underway. This is a great time of year to be with family and friends. Millions of Americans will host their traditional holiday parties in the upcoming months. Whether your usual guest list is small, large, or just plain enormous, Village Catering can help make every holiday party one to remember. For the last three decades, Village Catering has been serving the greater Philadelphia…

The Importance of Selecting the Right Catering Company For Your Party

Posted on October 28, 2013 by admin

At the center of any party or social gathering is the food. You reminisce over food, meet new people over drinks, and your mood is set by the quality of the food you’re consuming. What often goes unrecognized is the catering company that puts everything together. You don’t want guests of your party to strike up a conversation and complain about how bad the food is or how there isn’t much variety. You want the vibe of the party to be set by satisfied guests. This is true for weddings, graduation parties, banquets, and even corporate parties. When choosing your…