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9 Finger Food Tips for Summer Cocktail Parties & Outdoor Events

Summer is the perfect season for hosting catered events. With long days and warm weather, there’s no better way to bring people together than over delicious food and drinks.  But planning the ultimate catered event can be tricky! From finger foods to full-blown grazing stations, our top 9 catering tips will help you plan a crowd-pleasing cocktail party menu. 1. Serve a VARIETY OF 5-7 finger foods For summer events, variety is the way to go. An example would be a variety of 1-2

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How to Create a Grazing Station like a Catering Pro

Grazing stations are a modern alternative to traditional buffets and are a great option for both large and small events.  One of the best things about grazing stations is their versatility. We’ve created hundreds of grazing stations over the years for both social and corporate catered  events.  A fun part is creating specific looks to match the occasion.  If you’re thinking about setting up a grazing table for your next gathering you’re going to want to check out our TOP TIPS for creating a

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The Benefits of Interactive Food Stations for Catered Events

Interactive food stations are a catering trend that continues to grow in popularity.  This innovative catering option is a fun and exciting way to bring your event menu to life by providing guests with an interactive experience.  In a nutshell, they make catered events come alive!  Guests have the opportunity to create their own custom dishes and hors d’oeuvres from a variety of ingredients and toppings, making the meal (and therefore event) a unique experience.  In this blog, we will explain seven reasons why

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8 Easy Tips to Style Food Like a Professional

Have you ever wondered how caterers and chefs manage to make food look so delicious? Have you tried at home to replicate their same recipes, yet found yours somehow lacking? A huge contributing factor in what makes the food they prepare so special is the presentation. Caterers know exactly how best to present food, garnish it, pair it, and plate it. With these tips you will be able to present your food in style: Incorporate color: Don’t make the mistake of presenting four items

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Top 10 Tips for Hosting an Epic New Year’s Eve Party

As 2014 comes to a close, there’s still one last mother-of-all parties to throw—a New Year’s Eve bash! We’ve compiled a list of our top New Years eve party catering tips to help make your party a stress free and fun time.  Whether you plan to host the soiree of the century or a simple night at home, these pro tips will help you make sure 2014 is a year people will remember. Count down to the new year with these NYE party tips:

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7 Ideas for Hosting the Perfect Spring Brunch

The official first day of spring was last week, and I’d wager to say that for most of us, it couldn’t come soon enough! Why is it that brisk temperatures and snow are so charming in November—and such drudgery in February and March?! With spring comes the quintessential seasonal meal: brunch. Whether you celebrate Passover, Easter, Mother’s Day, or just the rite of spring, brunch seems like the perfect fit. I even think a brunch wedding could be an incredibly elegant affair! Something about

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