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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Vegetarian Caterering in Washington DC

Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomato, Feta, Fresh Dill and Snow Peas Sometimes people want to eat lighter, healthier, or just want alternatives to a meat filled menu. Catering the Washington DC and Northern Virginia community provides us with ample opportunities for vegetarian cuisine.  On a warm summer afternoon, a perfect menu idea…

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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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Fantastical Fresh Fruit Arrangements for Wedding Receptions

Victoria’s Fruit Display with Catering By Teatime “One of Teatime’s most beloved staffers, Victoria, was married this past October. Catering By Teatime catered her Hawaiian themed couple’s shower. We wanted to do something special with our fruit display, something crafted especially for the bride and groom. This spectacular fruit arrangement features fresh pineapple, papaya, strawberries,…

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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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Satin Ribbon Wedding Cakes

Ribbon Wedding Cakes with Catering By Teatime – Washington DC Catering By Teatime offers a one of a kind special for our clients:  If you contract our company to cater your wedding reception, we will provide the wedding cake for no additional cost.  Very few if any Washington DC caterers provide such an incentive!  We…

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Cheese Glorious Cheese!

Catering with CHEESE! Assorted Cheeses and Cracker for Appetizers We at Catering By Teatime love us a LOT of cheese!  It’s one of our signature appetizer displays, Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheeses and Crackers.  One of our favorite all time quotes from a guest was “Is this the line for the cheese?”! Cheese Boards for…

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Weddings with a View – Northern Virginia Caterer

 Great Wedding Reception Venues with Stunning Views in Northern Virginia Congratulations on your engagement!!  One of the very first steps you will undertake is finding the perfect wedding reception venue for your event, and that task can be daunting.  There are so many beautiful venues in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs it…

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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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It’s a Catered Wedding Reception, not a Bacchanal

Suggested amounts for wedding reception Engagement Season is right around the corner in the wedding catering industry.  Catering By Teatime will be flooded with email inquiries and phone calls as the year turns to 2016.  And of course who doesn’t want an awesome party?!  Celebrating with close friends and family, creating lasting memories.  It goes…

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Ten Best Wedding Cakes of 2015 Catering By Teatime

As Catering By Teatime approaches the month of December, let’s take a look at the Ten of the most Beautiful and Delicious Wedding Cakes provided for our Northern Virginia and Washington DC area clients. #1.  A wedding reception at the Athenaeum in historic Alexandria, VA.  www.nvfaa.org  #2. Wedding Reception catered at the Burke Volunteer Fire…

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Holiday Party Catering in Washington DC

Holiday Parties are right around the corner and now is the perfect time to think about menu ideas.  Catering By Teatime www.cateringbyteatime.com Teatime caters throughout the Washington Metropolitan area including Northern Virginia, Montgomery County MD, Prince George’s County MD.   One of the most popular catering options is our Heavy Appetizer menu.  This works for a…

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Wedding Catering at St. Francis Hall, Washington DC

Great Room at St. Francis Hall, Washington DC Catering By Teatime recently catered a fabulous wedding reception at the spectacular St. Francis Hall in Washington DC. www.stfrancishall.com With soaring ceilings, polished wood floors and twinkling lights the venue is one of DC’s hidden gems for a wedding reception and one of our very favorite properties.  Located…

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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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