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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…

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…

Winter Party Décor Ideas

Posted on October 21, 2013April 7, 2022 by admin

Decorating for a winter party can become a very fun, festive, and creative process. When you think of a winter party, you think of a few different color combinations including blue, white, silver, red, or green. You can incorporate your party décor with some festive and seasonal food from local caters in Philadelphia, PA. There are many special winter parties that make for a good excuse to put your creativity to good use. There are winter weddings, winter showers, winter birthdays, and of course, holiday parties. Each of these events can be anything from casual to formal, and the décor…

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…

2 Ideas For Valentine’s Day 2013

Posted on January 17, 2013 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,…

Baby Shower Catering Ideas

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

Hiring a caterer for a baby shower can make planning for a party much easier, especially if you know your budget and menu preference. Baby showers are highly social events that require finger foods that can move around the room with the guest. Baby Themed Shower Menu Ask the caterer to provide fruit babies consisting of melon ball baby heads with frosting dotted eyes secured to strawberry bodies with toothpicks. You can also serve cheesy meatballs speared with colorful toothpicks. Provide a rattle for accent and rubber duck-shaped pineapple. Bottle shaped turkey finger sandwiches and baby shaped cookies completes theme….

Fall Wedding Catering Trends

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

Wedding food doesn’t have to be the standard menu. Event planners, chefs, and food fanatical brides and grooms are choosing unique, palate-pleasing ways to satisfy their guests’ appetites. Since the weather has started to cool, your guests will be craving rich, intensely flavored meals. Keep the following ideas in mind as you begin to create your wedding menu. Stand-out Starters One popular alternative to the standard salad as a first course is soups. Their warmth and heartiness make them a natural fit for fall. Consider squash bisque served in little pumpkins, or butternut squash soup ladled over crumbled blue cheese….