Northern Virginia Caterer

Greetings on this fine and chilly January morning from Washington DC.  On our catering website www.cateringbyteatime.com We provide multiple menu options as well as sample buffet menus for all occasions from Tea Menus to Wedding Receptions.  The following menu reflects the typical quantities served, additional items can substituted or added. We cater events in your…

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Wedding Guests with Food Allergies?!

Gluten Free Appetizers with Catering By Teatime Silver Dollar Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce   Gluten Free is becoming one of our most popular requests here at Catering By Teatime.  This year it seems to be in every other contract, at least one or two items that do not contain gluten,  and…

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Healthy and Delicious Roasted Vegetables for 2016

 Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower Photo from www.bonappetit.com Yesterday it’s carrots, today it’s Cauliflower! ‘Flower Power! I know, I know, how boring is the lonely cauliflower?  And there is often that off cabbagey smell to boot.  Yet, roasting vegetables is another ball game altogether.  When I am not working officially as The Caterer, I actually create some tasty…

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Breakfast for Dinner: Savory Waffles with Cheddar and Chipotle

Catering in Washington DC – Breakfast for Dinner! Cornmeal Waffles – Breakfast for Dinner Catering By Teatime Every one has heard the expression, “waffles for breakfast”, but how’s THIS for a twist on an old favorite? Cornmeal Waffles with Cheddar, Chipotle and Scallions Adapted from a Washington Post Food article November 2012 www.washingtonpost.com/recipes Ingredients: 3…

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Hottest Catering Menu Trends for 2016

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast For 2016, the National Restaurant Association surveyed nearly 1600 professional chefs, members of the American Culinary Federation (ACF) what the hottest menu trends will be. www.restaurant.org As a local caterer in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia community, we are always on the look out for trending food ideas for our…

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Anatomy of a Wedding Cake – How to Find The Cake You Love

Anatomy of a wedding cake – How to Choose the Best Cake for your Wedding Reception So you want to pick out a wedding cake, yes?  You want it to be beautiful and delicious, yes? Are you overwhelmed with how to select the right one?  Yes? Catering By Teatime includes a wedding cake at no…

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Gluten Free Wedding Receptions

Cheese always a great Gluten Free Option!  Gluten Free Mania has captured the nation’s attention in 2015.  Of all the menu challenges a caterer faces, gluten intolerance is #1 right up there with dairy and peanut allergies.  Yet, there is misinformation regarding gluten as well as celiac disease.  As a caterer in the Northern Virginia…

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The Perfect Caterer!

Having Fun! Sometimes a blog post will be bits of this and that, and today is one of those.  Becky, Anita and Ruth in a moment of Silly.  We cater all through the Washington DC Metropolitan area, and we try to grab the laughs when we can.  I love my staff dearly and couldn’t do…

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Wedding Catering Old Town Hall Fairfax VA

Rustic Wedding Cake with Catering By Teatime Catering By Teatime recently catered a wedding reception in one of Northern Virginia’s most popular venues:  Old Town Hall in Fairfax VA.   www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/         On a beautiful October afternoon guests joined the bride and groom for a lovely ceremony on the upper level of the Federal style hall. Wedding…

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Catering By Teatime Caters at Middleburg Community Center, VA

Fabulous Penne with Vodka Sauce Are you Hungry now?!  A recent menu prepared by Catering By Teatime features our delicious Penne Pasta in a Vodka Sauce.  The Pasta  was served for a private event held at the Middleburg Community Center in Middleburg VA www.middleburgcommunitycenter.com  Tucked away at the end of Washington Street in the country…

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Catering By Teatime at Eastern Market Washington DC

Entrance to Eastern Market on Capitol Hill Washington DC This past weekend we were delighted to cater a wedding reception at the North Hall at Eastern Market on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. www.easternmarket-dc.org What a cool venue!! Located in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, Eastern Market is DC’s destination for fresh food,…

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Teatime Catering Awesome Review plus Bonus Recipe!!

Miniature Chicken Pot Pies Don’t you want to dig into this RIGHT NOW???!!!  I had some left over boneless chicken breast from a recent wedding reception we catered in Northern Virginia, and the light bulb went off:  miniature chicken pot pies.  What’s not to love? First the bride review from Katie: “Perfect!  Everything on the…

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Why is Wedding Catering So Darn Expensive in Washington DC?! Ten Reasons.

Why doe this COST SO MUCH??? Welcome to Why A Wedding Catering Costs.  It is not because catering companies want to rip you off when they hear the word “wedding”.  Wedding receptions have built in expenses not always in play at other types of events:  birthday parties, anniversaries, reunions.  Lately we have been getting requests…

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Cabell’s Mill Wedding Reception with Teatime Delicacies Catering

Cabell’s Mill at Sunset Teatime Delicacies, Inc Catering is fortunate to be able to share additional photos from our recent wedding reception at Cabell’s Mill in Centreville VA http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hprs/cabells.htm   Courtesy of the wedding photographer, Nichole Huan Photography, we are delighted to showcase the historic venue through the eyes of a pro! www.NicholeHaunPhotography.com Cabell’s Mill is…

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