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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Village Catering Loves a Good New Year’s Eve Party

December is undoubtedly one of the best months of the year. Although we have to deal with an intermittent snow storm and some uncomfortably cold days, December represents a time of year where families and friends gather together. The holiday season is full of fun, giving, and most importantly great parties! Various holiday parties are thrown throughout the month of December. However, one party is always bigger than the rest and that is the New Year’s Eve bash. Village Catering and the Giannone family know how to throw a great party; New Year’s Eve is no different. For the last…

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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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Village Catering Can Help Throw Your Holiday Party

Although celebrating Christmas and the holiday season seems to come earlier year after year, the time is quickly approaching. Halloween has come and gone. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the holiday season will be fully underway. This is a great time of year to be with family and friends. Millions of Americans will host their traditional holiday parties in the upcoming months. Whether your usual guest list is small, large, or just plain enormous, Village Catering can help make every holiday party one to remember. For the last three decades, Village Catering has been serving the greater Philadelphia…

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