Fall is the Perfect Time for a Pumpkin Takeover

October is in full swing and people everywhere are rushing to try anything with the word pumpkin in it from breads to soups. Between 2012 and 2013, retailers noticed a 14% increase in sales of pumpkin related products. With this year’s increase in pumpkin related products, from Jell-O to Oreos, that number is sure to be on the rise again. With the flavors rise in popularity, fall is becoming synonymous with “pumpkin-spice.” When looking to host your next October event, having a pumpkin themed menu items is a must. While you can stick to the classic staples of pumpkin-inspired foods…

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Why You Should Hire Caterers for Your Reunions

When it comes time for a reunion, whether it is high school, college, or even a family reunion, it is difficult to be an organizer. From all the invitations to send out, all the RSVP’s to sort through and make a list, and then all the planning once the guest list is finalized. Reunions are created to gather with old friends and acquaintances, catch up, and most importantly, have fun! But being an organizer, or placed on the party planning committee, causes more stress than it needs to. Stress is relieved when you’re helped by event planners and caterers in…

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Looking for Surprise Birthday Party Caterers? We’re Right Here

Surprise birthday parties take a lot of planning and preparation. You have to make sure the person is surprised, the location is right, and the meals are out of this world. You’re busy running around trying to plan the perfect birthday party for your friend or family member, always making sure those who are invited don’t spoil the surprise! We know it’s exhausting. We know you’re tempted to tell the birthday guy or gal what you’re up to. Don’t let the stress get to you! We’re right here, the caterers in Philadelphia, to help you every step of the way….

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Spring is in the Air…Start Planning Your Picnics

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…

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Food Trends for 2014

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…

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

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…

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Fun “Bar” Ideas For Your Next Party

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…

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The Importance of Selecting the Right Catering Company For Your Party

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…

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Winter Party Décor Ideas

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…

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Ideas For Catering An Autumn Corporate Party

Aside from raking leaves and cleaning the gutters, autumn is a beautiful time of year and boasts some of the tastiest seasonal foods. If you’re part of a company that throws quarterly parties to celebrate different achievements and enhance the camaraderie of the workplace, it will certainly be beneficial to spice things up on the catering front. No matter the venue of the party, whether a banquet hall, bar, or even an outdoor picnic to enjoy the weather, there are a variety of different foods to add flavor to the autumn season. We’ll offer some ideas for an autumn themed…

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