Posts Tagged ‘caterer’
Waterfront Catering on the Potomac River!
Washington Monument Being a caterer in the Washington DC area can truly be an adventure. I received a recent inquiry requesting appetizers for a river boat cruise birthday party this past Saturday. How fun is that?! Boomerang Boat Tours provide 2 hour cruises that depart from the Georgetown Harbor in Washington DC allowing guests to…
Read MoreSummer Party Ideas!
Can’t Afford Lobster? Try a Shrimp Roll Instead! It’s mid July in Washington DC and Northern Virginia. What better time to throw a last minute get together for friends who have not yet abandoned you for beach and mountain escapes! As a caterer I frequently get last minute calls for events with summer party ideas, …
Read MoreHealthy Summer Recipes
Summer Tart with Fresh Berries Summer has officially arrived in Washington DC. What better than healthy summer recipes that take the heat out of the kitchen? The Washington Post food section recently suggested a fresh fruit tart using plain yogurt as the base and you would never guess this was the healthy alternative. Using plain…
Read MoreGilled Pizza for Fourth of July!
Do It Yourself Grilled Pizza! As a veteran caterer I can now admit: I have finally mastered the Grilled Pizza, just in time for the Fourth of July! Honestly, I have tried this over the years and ended up with a burnt and/or gooey mess. I know, I am a full time pro: how can…
Read MoreNorthern VIrginia Catering
Mac ‘N Cheese Mini Muffins “Do you make Mac ‘N Cheese Muffins?” I do now. Honestly, this was a new one for me the caterer. When I looked at that email inquiry, I tried to picture what a Mac ‘N Cheese Muffin might be. Pasta in the “Shape” of a muffin, or a regular…
Read MoreCatering Menu Idea
Just One More Bite…? Bring it ON! The guests at the wedding reception have been chowing down for hours. The drinks are flowing, platters are refilled. Wait staff are circulating passed appetizers, the caterer is working steady in the kitchen. No food group has gone unnoticed: chicken, beef, meatballs, cheeses, crackers, bread and rolls, vegetables…
Read MoreA Caterer Crazy for Carbs!
Whoopie Pie Bites! I’ll admit it: I’m crazy for carbs. If my own personal diet was restricted to three items, it would be bread, butter, and cheese. Possibly some water. According to WebMD www.WebMD.com “Does a bad day at the office or a tiff with your spouse send you marching to the cookie jar or…
Read MoreWorst Advice For Wedding Planning
Top Ten Terrifically Terrible Tips for Wedding Catering – Or Everything is True on the Internet “I knew I should have listened to a pro…” 1. You Do Not Need to “Set Up A Budget” It’s really annoying how people continually tell you to do that. Your parents are obviously going to donate, or…
Read MoreWedding Cocktails 2016
Great Cocktails from One Master Recipe Who doesn’t love a great cocktail? The May 2016 issue of Bon Appetit magazine www.bonappetit.com has a great photo article featuring a boozy chart that doesn’t copy well, so here’s the gist of it. Whether you are at a catered event, a wedding reception, or hosting a backyard BBQ,…
Read MoreChicken and Waffle Appetizer
Chicken and Waffle Appetizer Direct quote from current bride-client, “Chicken and Waffles are the new Cupcakes”. Um, OK. This caterer gal is from New England. I never heard of Chicken and Waffles until I moved to Northern Virginia. And even then I was here a long time before I saw this item on an actual…
Read MoreWaterfront catering in Washington DC
Sunset View from the Potomac Boat Club, Washington DC Recently we had the privilege of catering a memorial service at the Potomac Boat Club, a private club on the Potomac River in Washington DC www.potomacboatclub.org The first PBC boathouse stood at the foot of Congress Street — what is now 31st Street in Georgetown. It…
Read MoreBest Ever Holy Cow Amazing Chocolate Wedding Cake
Best Chocolate Cake in the World Hard to follow up after looking at that photo, a stunning wedding cake covered in chocolate ganache and hand made chocolate curls and shavings. You could smell the chocolate from across the room. But first, let me give you a little background on his exceptional wedding reception held at…
Read MoreBreakfast idea? Try the donut muffin!
Donut Muffins for breakfast! Recently this particular caterer discovered Portland OR and my step son introduced me to a wonder: the Donut Muffin. What? Shaped like a muffin, tastes like an old fashioned baked donut. It’s been kicking around in the back of my mind ever since. And as opportunity is always about to knock,…
Read MoreTen Tips for Catering an Outdoor Wedding Reception
Ten Great Tips for An Outdoor Wedding Reception – Catering By Teatime Thomas Birkby House in Leesburg VA Congratulations! You are newly engaged and planning for an outdoor wedding reception! Washington DC provides endless opportunities: lovely weather, spring and her abundance of flowers and blooming trees; summer with the balmy breezes; fall with the spectacular…
Read MoreWedding Reception in Leesburg VA – Thomas Birkby House
Catering in Leesburg with Catering By Teatime Passed Gazpacho Shooters This is a re post from a blog entry nearly two years ago. The Thomas Birkby House is a fantastic wedding venue in Leesburg VA. It was recently sold and is once again available for rentals, our catering company has booked our first wedding there…
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