Posts Tagged ‘Catering By Teatime’
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…
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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, …
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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…
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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 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 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 MoreWedding Brunch Menu
Grilled Cheese Bite and Tomato Soup Shooter Does it get any more delicious than this? Catering By Teatime has created the perfect Brunch Wedding Menu for an October wedding reception in Northern Virginia that includes the passed appetizer “Grilled Cheese Bite and Tomato Soup Shooter”. Fun and whimsical as well as delicious, comfort food at…
Read MoreHistoric Rental Properties Northern Virginia
Wedding Ceremony at Blenheim House Saturday Catering By Teatime was blessed with balmy spring weather – finally – and we catered a wedding reception at the Historic Blenheim House in Fairfax City, VA www.fairfaxva.gov/government/historic-resources/civil-war-interpretive-center This historic property is a surprise even to some long time Fairfax County VA residents. Historic Blenheim is a central-hall plan brick…
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 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 MoreCatering with Breakfast Bars
Coconut Date Power Breakfast Bars I admit I am a true coconut fan, always have been. I cater events throughout the Washington DC and Northern Virginia suburbs and would love to introduce more guests to the wonders of this product. Vaguely healthy and totally delicious, coconut is one of 2016’s “it” ingredients. And the March…
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…
Read MoreBreakfast Waffle Nachos! Catering By Teatime
Breakfast Nachos! Here is a recipe inspired by all things Instagram. Catering around the Washington DC and Northern Virginia Suburbs challenges me to keep up with what’s new and trending with food and menu ideas. Will this work for a wedding reception menu? Would we be able to cater and prepare…
Read MoreCrazy Culinary Fads
Hard to please everyone… As a caterer in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia community, we see a LOT of dietary challenges. Couples are often faced with the question “how do I choose a menu for my wedding reception that will appeal to all my guests?” So today we will take the light hearted approach…
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