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3 Tips For Self-Care During the Quarantine

Posted on May 1, 2020 by villagecat

As the novel strain of COVID-19 continues to travel across the United States, millions of men and women are staying indoors and fighting back against the spread of the virus. The best way to prevent illness and discourage the virus from spreading is by remaining indoors as much as possible and limiting trips outside to only essential errands. However, this can also make life much lonelier — especially if you’re used to attending school or chatting with co-workers every day. If you’re feeling a little lonely, now might be the perfect time to indulge in a bit of restorative self-care….

How to Host an Unforgettable Graduation Party

Posted on March 13, 2020February 8, 2023 by villagecat

Spring is about to be in the air, which means graduation season is coming up quick! As your graduate is busy completing senior projects, getting ready for the graduation ceremony, and looking forward to pursuing post-high school endeavors, you can help give them a proper send-off by helping throw a graduation party for them and their classmates. When you think of a graduation party, there are a few obvious celebratory staples that come to mind: guests, music, maybe a speech or two. Oh, yeah — and food! With all that in mind, here are some considerations to keep in mind…

5 Ways to Add a Personal Touch to Your Wedding

Posted on February 28, 2020 by villagecat

If you are about to get married or planning an upcoming nuptial, it is important to make your day as special as you are. You are going to look back on that day with fondness for years, as are your guests. If you want to make the day reflect your and your beloved’s unique personalities, then make sure to add personal touches to the entire day. Here are a few that can make any Philadelphia wedding venue you pick perfect.

Avoid These Mistakes When Planning a Baby Shower for a Friend or Loved One

Posted on February 24, 2020 by villagecat

Baby showers are traditions for which many mothers-to-be are either really excited or really dreading, but they are going to happen, and you want your friend or a loved one to be in the former category on the day of the event! Naturally, you want to make this baby shower one for the history books, but there are some common mistakes you should avoid to ensure that your event doesn’t flop! Fortunately, we at Village Catering know how to throw a great baby shower at our elegant Cottage Green venue, and we have a few suggestions on what not to…

The Extremely British History of Afternoon Tea

Posted on February 17, 2020 by villagecat

Most Americans know what tea is, but did you know that in British culture, “tea” can mean the hot drink prepared with boiled water and herbs or tea leaves, or it can mean a small, daily meal enjoyed in between lunch and dinner? Well, we usually get to snacking around this time at any rate because the interim between lunch at noon and dinner whenever we get home can be unbearable. And the British nobility circa 1840 would have most likely agreed with that dramatic statement!

When You Should Hire a Corporate Catering Company

Posted on February 10, 2020August 12, 2022 by villagecat

No matter where you are in the world, food can usually be trusted to bring people together and brighten the mood considerably. Catered food for office and business settings is no exception. We at Village Catering provide business owners and corporate event planners with corporate catering services that are perfect for any professional event. Corporate catering is, essentially, catering for corporate functions, but it goes way beyond that definition. While our clients focus on the business side of their events, we take care of the food — no matter the event or its size!

What Are Hors d’Oeuvres?

Posted on February 5, 2020April 7, 2022 by villagecat

From wedding celebrations to sweet 16 parties in Pennsylvania, food plays a key role in any special day. However, figuring out exactly what’s supposed to be served at every course can be confusing. One of the most nebulous parts of any fancy meal is the hors d’oeuvres course. If you’re planning a dinner or a wedding, you might be wondering what an hors d’oeuvre even is — and what you should serve during this course. An hors d’oeuvre (pronounced “or-DERV”) is a small bite of food that you enjoy before dinner. Most hors d’oeuvre courses are served alongside cocktails. If…

Planning Your Wedding: Where to Save and Where to Splurge

Posted on December 4, 2019August 31, 2023 by villagecat

Planning a wedding can be one of the most fun (and stressful) endeavors of your life. Unfortunately, hosting a wedding can also cost thousands of dollars. Though weddings can be expensive, it’s possible to still host a fantastic wedding while working on a budget — you just need to know where to spend and where to save.

10 Quick Tips for a Better Bridal Shower

Posted on November 29, 2019December 8, 2021 by villagecat

As a bride’s maid-of-honor or bridesmaid, you’re traditionally responsible for hosting the bridal shower while the bride focuses on planning the wedding. Planning a bridal shower can be a challenge — especially if you’ve never hosted this sort of event before. Use these 10 quick tips to make bridal shower planning simple!

5 Kitchen Secrets That Make Restaurant Food Taste Better

Posted on November 21, 2019August 31, 2023 by villagecat

It’s happened to everyone at some point or another. You try a delicious new dish in a restaurant and immediately fall in love. You love it so much that you decide to learn how to cook it and make it at home for your family and friends. But, despite the fact that you’ve followed the recipe to the letter, your homemade version just doesn’t measure up to the work of culinary professionals. Why does restaurant food taste so much better than food made at home? Read on to learn 5 secrets from professional kitchens that contribute to culinary success.