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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…

Easter is a Great Time to Entertain Family and Friends, but Why the Egg?

Posted on March 30, 2013 by admin

Whether you are Christian or not, Easter has become a holiday that encompasses much more than religion. Eggs and the Easter bunny actually don’t have anything to do with Christianity at all. In fact, the term Easter is thought to have been derived from the name of a Germanic pagan goddess, Eostre. Feasts honoring this goddess of fertility were held in the spring by Saxons, far before Christianity existed. However, centuries later, many Saxons converted to Christianity. The melding of Christians and Saxons brought together the religious celebration with the concept of spring and fertility. The Easter egg has…

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,…

Our Latest Testimonial From Nancy Resnick On Their Thanksgiving Dinner From Village Catering!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by admin

To everyone at Village Catering: We can’t thank you enough for making our Thanksgiving dinner so fabulous! The food was just delicious, from the turkey, to the gravy and the mashed and sweet potatoes! You made my dinner easy to serve and wonderful to eat. This was by far the best Thanksgiving meal I have ever served! We will see you again for our next event, for sure! -Nancy Resnick

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….

Corporate Event Catering Ideas

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

Whether you are planning to cater for a meeting, awards ceremony, product launch or employee training, you can provide a food experience that can help guests eat healthier, try different cuisines, or even receive details about your company, product and image. Healthy Options The next time your company is catering a working lunch or employee brainstorming session, consider providing the attendees a buffet of healthy options instead of the traditional carb-filled office treats. Healthy lunch and snack options don’t have to be a boring. Start by serving a salad buffet instead of the high-fat mayonnaise-filled sandwiches, or baked chips and…

2 Budget-Friendly Party Ideas For Father’s Day 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

Having a budget-friendly Father’s Day or party this year doesn’t have to be complicated, and with a bit of skill and these Father’s Day (party) ideas, you can give your dad an unforgettable Father’s Day, or Father’s Day party that will also be budget-friendly! Prior to planning your Father’s Day events, brainstorm some Father’s Day ideas that your father might like. It also doesn’t hurt to ask some questions of those (besides yourself) who know your dad the best in order to get some good ideas. Does Your Dad Treasure Peace and Quiet? Let your Dad enjoy a day of…