Northern Virginia Catering

Teatime’s Staff THE BEST! Staff of Catering By Teatime “Ruth MacBean, pictured center, is the owner of Teatime Delicacies, Inc. Her staff is consistently complimented on their warmth, style, and attention to detail. Whether they are behind the scenes in the kitchen or on the floor serving, Teatime is there to make your most special…

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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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Wedding Catering in Prince George’s County, Maryland – Teatime Delicacies, Inc.

The Great Room at Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center  This past weekend Teatime Delicacies, Inc. had the opportunity to cater a wedding reception at a newly built venue in Prince George’s County Maryland, right outside of Washington DC.  The Great Room at the Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center www.pgelgantsettings.com  The Center is a state-of-the-art facility built on…

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Middleburg Virginia Wedding Catering – Briar Patch B&B

Ceremony at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Middleburg VA  Teatime Delicacies, Inc. spent a warm and sunny Saturday in July catering a wedding at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast www.brairpatchbandb.com According to their website, the venue is “nestled in the foothhills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Shenandoah Valley, offering charm and hospitality to…

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Burke Volunteer FIre and Rescue Dept Wedding Reception Venue!

Beautiful Wedding Cake Saturday night Teatime Delicacies, Inc. discovers an additional wedding reception venue here in Northern Virginia that allows outside catering and caterers.  And what a sweet deal!  The Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. www.bvfrd.org  Located at 9501 Old Burke Lake Road in Burke VA, the BVFRD offers a large banquet hall for…

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Fire up the Grill and Let’s Get The Party Started with Catering By Teatime!

Yum! It’s official!  The kick off for firing up your grill and having the first Bar-B-Que Party of the spring/summer season!  (Full disclosure:  here in Washington DC and Northern Virginia, spring seems to have once again lost her bearings.  Three days ago it was 90 degrees, and yesterday it never got above 55.)  But today…

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Confessions from a Kookie Caterer – Catering with Teatime

THIS might be a regular feature. I am surprised I never thought about writing down some of these musings before now.  When you have been a caterer in Washington DC for over 32 years…well…you see and hear a LOT of stuff.  You need to be careful how you describe events; no one wants to recognize…

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What does a Washington DC wedding cost? with Teatime Catering

What does it cost to host a wedding and reception in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia area? Truthfully, it can cost whatever the market will support.  And what exactly does that mean?  It means it can cost a lot. In today’s Washington Post there is an excellent article by Color of Money journalist Michelle…

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Montgomery County Maryland Wedding Venues with Teatime Catering

Lodge at Little Seneca Creek Teatime Delicacies, Inc. not only caters wedding receptions throughout Washington DC and Northern Virginia, we also served some awesome venues in Montgomery County MD as well as Prince George’s County MD.  A hidden gem is the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek in Boyds MD www.montgomeryparks.org/event_centers/seneca.shtm A perfect rustic setting for…

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Ten Wedding Questions for Teatime Delicacies Catering

Happy New Year’s from Teatime Delicacies, Inc.  The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are what we in the wedding business refer to as “Engagement Season” and today we bring you 10 of the most common questions we see as a Washington DC caterer. 1.  How Much Is This Wedding Going To Cost?! Take a breath. …

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Wedding Reception Appetizer Ideas with Northern VA Caterer

Appetizer Grab! Congratulations – you are getting married!  You are going to throw one of the biggest catered parties of your life, and it’s going to rock the house!  And the number one thing people are expecting to indulge in will FOOD and DRINKS! Appetizers.  Heavy Appetizers.  Lots of Appetizers.  Who doesn’t love appetizers?  …

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Catering by Teatime at Hunter House, Vienna VA

Sweet and Sour Meatballs Teatime Delicacies, Inc. wrapped up year 2014 with a delightful 50th birthday celebration held at the Hunter House at Nottoway Park, in Vienna VA, one of Fairfax County’s Parks and Recreation Historic Properties www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/maps/nottowaymap.htm This is one in the collection of Northern Virginia rental properties that are lovely for wedding receptions…

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Gluten Free Appetizers Catered by Teatime Delicacies, Inc.

Silver Dollar Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce   Gluten Free is becoming one of our most popular requests here at Teatime Delicacies, Inc.  This year it seems to be in every other contract, at least one or two items that do not contain gluten,  and that doesn’t just mean bread or wheat…

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Old Town Hall Fairfax VA Catering with Teatime Delicacies, Inc.

Newly Mr. and Mrs. enjoying a cocktail before dinner Teatime Delicacies, Inc. was delighted to cater once again at one of our favorite Northern Virginia wedding reception venues in the heart of Fairfax City, VA:  Old Town Hall www.weddingsinfairfax.com And what a fantastic bride and groom, Jennifer and Rob, who made the event even more…

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Catering with Teatime Delicacies, Inc. Best Beat The Heat Summer Recipes!

Home Made Watermelon Granita YES YES YES you can make this yourself and amaze all your friends!! You don’t even need to hire the caterer! Watermelon Granita is about as refreshing a dessert/treat as you can find on the dog days of summer here in Washington DC.   Recipe:  4 cups cubed seedless watermelon  Juice of…

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