5 Unique Baby Shower Ideas

Scouring local baby shower halls can be rough — but when you find the right place, your next step is figuring out all the details. Why go with the traditional? After all, your baby is going to be unique, so make your baby shower unique, too. Here are some great ideas to make your baby shower as unique as your little one is sure to be.

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

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…

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The Extremely British History of Afternoon Tea

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! 

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When You Should Hire a Corporate Catering Company

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!

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What Are Hors d’Oeuvres?

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…

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5 Kitchen Secrets That Make Restaurant Food Taste Better

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.

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3 Decorating Tips to Consider for Your Next Event at A Banquet Hall

As the owners of a catering company, and one of Philadelphia’s various gorgeous banquet halls, you can bet that we know more than enough about decorating them. Another thing we are aware of is that finding the funds to decorate them the way you want for your wedding, birthday party, or another event, can be challenging. Therefore, to help you save both money and time when it comes to decorating a banquet hall for your next event, you can consider some of the following: Christmas Lights. Christmas lights aren’t just for Christmas. People use them during all holidays and even…

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It’s Spring! It’s Wedding Season! How To Make the Most of Your Reception

Congratulations! You’re getting ready to tie the knot and move forward to the next phase of your life. This is a big step in your life, but you have to make sure everything is properly taken care of for your guests. It’s your day, but the celebration involves everyone—family, friends, colleagues, and more. For your reception, you have to think about where you want to hold it, who is going to cater it, and the entertainment that will welcome you to marriage. How do you make the most of your wedding reception? After all, it’s a celebration. It starts with…

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Plan Your High School Sports Banquet at Cottage Green

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…

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