Technlogy and the Caterer (or Sisyphus at the keyboard)

This was my telephone from childhood at our summer place in Bryant Pond, Maine.  It was the last town in the United States to have this type of telephone operating system.  In my lifetime I went from 60-11 (six-Oh ring one one) to an Iphone that can do pretty much everything except actually cook all…

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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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Wedding Reception Venue: Hotel vs. Off Site Catering

You are recently engaged and the first thing on your to do list is “Find A Venue”.  It can be overwhelming to sift through the myriad of choices here in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia community.  There is a vast selection of venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions to fit every style and budget. …

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What the Heck Happened to Spring?! with Teatime Catering

Ruth’s Spring.  In her head. What the heck happened to spring, who took it, and I want it back! Yes, I would like to cater a wedding reception on the front lawn of this hotel in the Hawaii.  I have faith that my many potential brides and grooms would have no problem flying myself and…

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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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Winter Weddings in Washington DC with Teatime Catering

Teatime Caters at Briar Patch Bed and Breakfast Middleburg VA It takes a brave couple to schedule a winter wedding reception in the Washington DC and Northern Virginia area as it only takes a dusting to clog all traffic.  Our first wedding reception of the year 2015 was at the lovely Briar Patch Bed and…

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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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Washington DC Wedding Venues with Teatime Delicacies Catering

Stone Tower Winery at Sunset 2014 was a fantastic year with Teatime Delicacies, Inc. catering company.  As I look out the window on a snowy January 2015 Tuesday morning, it’s nice to reflect upon some of our favorite venues over the past year.  Washington DC is an exceptional locale for wedding receptions as the area…

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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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Catering By Teatime – Virginia Same Sex Wedding Reception

It was such an honor to be part of the wedding reception for our very first Virginia Same Sex Wedding this past November 2014.  I have been a caterer for over 30 years here in the Northern Virginia suburb of Washington DC.  I have seen a LOT of weddings during that time.  I love working…

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Catering with Teatime Delicacies at Top of the Town, Washington DC

Teatime Delicacies, Inc. was fortunate to be able to cater a recent wedding reception at the fabulous Top of the Town, in Arlington VA topofthetown.net With sweeping views of the Potomac River and Washington DC, the view is unsurpassed.   Every where you look, there’s a view of our Capitol.  We started out with a cocktail…

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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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Catering with Teatime Delicacies at Harbour View in Woodbridge VA

One of Teatime Delicacies, Inc.’s wedding receptions this past weekend was held at Harbour View Marina in Woodbridge VA www.harbourviewevents.com The bride and groom decorated with purples and plum, with Ruth’s wedding cake alternating Chocolate Fudge Cake w/ Raspberry Filling and Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Filling. Harbour View is a beautiful venue on the…

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