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How to Throw the Best Engagement Party

Posted on February 20, 2018 by villagecat

Are you an excited bride-to-be? Have you been thinking about how to construct the perfect engagement party? Having an engagement party is the perfect opportunity to announce your upcoming marriage and celebrate the occasion with both family and friends. At Village Catering, we can help you throw the best engagement party your friends and family (and, most importantly, you!) will ever see. Our team of expert party planners can even provide the food and host the party at our hall, Cottage Green. One of the first steps to throwing a memorable wedding engagement party is by sending out your invitations. …

4 Sports Award Banquet Party Planning Tips

Posted on February 9, 2018June 17, 2021 by villagecat

So, it’s the end of the season, and it’s time to start planning for the big sports award banquet. Where do you even begin? While it might seem an overwhelming task, planning a sports award banquet can actually be a lot of fun, and with the right amount of foresight, you can host an event that’s sure to be a hit. At Village Catering, we help people prepare for a wide range of special events. If you’re looking for ideas on how to get started, we’ve got four tips to help you plan a sports award banquet that your guests…

3 Fun Winter Party Décor Ideas

Posted on January 22, 2018February 9, 2022 by admin

Are you looking forward to cozy winter nights in front of the fireplace? Maybe you’re already thinking about throwing a winter bash to welcome Jack Frost. At Village Catering, we’ve got three fun winter party ideas that are sure to keep your guests smiling this season. Why not get a jump start on your winter themed party with these three fantastic party decor ideas? Fire and Ice Initially, this might sound like an odd combination, but fire and ice make a great winter theme for a party. Many people who have run with this theme find it a sultry duo…

Tips to Help Transform Your Backyard into a Premier Party Destination

Posted on August 1, 2016October 3, 2022 by admin

If you’re preparing your backyard to play host to an engagement, birthday, graduation, or Labor Day party, etc., you might be wondering how you can transform it an awesome affair. Well, fortunately, doing so won’t take a lot of time or money, and if you seriously want to, consider some of these tips below: Offer “hand-held” food items that guests can enjoy while they mingle. Have you ever attended a cocktail hour? During this time, the catering company usually serves finger foods that guests can eat while they talk. So, why not consider serving these hand-held food items at your…

How to Plan a Great Labor Day Party

Posted on July 28, 2016 by admin

Once August 1st arrives, not only does it mean that summer is almost over and that the new school year is on the horizon, it also means that it’s time to start planning your Labor Day party! Labor Day weekend is the final big holiday of the summer season and is no doubt a popular time for pool parties, final weekend getaways, and, of course, cookouts! If you’re looking to have a big and great final summer bash this Labor Day, here are some things you can do to ensure that happens: Soon after August 1st hits, send the “Save…

Tips to Help Make Any Event a Successful Affair

Posted on April 20, 2016April 14, 2023 by admin

Have you ever wondered what makes an event a success? Well, there are many things that you need to consider if you want to have a successful event! With the involvement of speakers, attendees, audiovisual presentations, catering, and venue selections, any event can end up being a complex affair. However, with the right combination of all the event elements (and with the help of an awesome Philadelphia catering company!), yours can become a hit! Some tips to help get you started on your event preparation can include: The creation of a checklist. Include food, bar selections, entertainment, venue, invitations, guest…

3 Tips to Help You Have a Successful St. Paddy’s Day Party

Posted on February 26, 2016 by admin

Here at Village Catering, food and party planning are two of our specialties. And, with St. Paddy’s Day just a couple of weeks away, we thought it was the perfect time to share some tips with our readers that will help them to both plan and execute a successful party not only this year, but for several down the road! As always, the first step to having a successful party will be to compile a list of guests, and then send out some St. Paddy’s Day invitations. If you decided—at the last moment, to have a get-together with family and…