Food is an integral part of any party so one must choose a catering service wisely. But how does one choose the right caterer for an event? It is important to do a lot of research, check references, and often request a sampling to make your final decision among the many catering services available.
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Whatever you decide in regards to serving alcohol at your event or party is up to you. Be certain to discuss all the beverage details with the caterer or catering service beforehand.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s catering service knew that the English adored their sausages when hot dogs were served to King George VI of England during his 1939 visit to the United States.
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In some regions, one grape variety is used to make a wine; in others, winemakers blend several varieties in a single wine. To help you identify grape varieties, below is an overview of each of the major red grapes and their characteristics.
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After watching the happy couple exchange vows and begin their married life together, your guests will be hungry. Many of the guests may have scaled back on eating in order to look good for pictures or just because they were so busy during the day. So feed them right.
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So you’ve tasted the offerings of the caterer and you’ve selected your main menu options. What about drinks? What’s on tap Much like selecting the menu options, you will need to factor in what kinds of drinks everyone would like to drink.
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Suppose you have been chosen to organize a corporate event. Unfortunately, all you can think is of that old adage, ‘Never mix business with pleasure’. The following tips will assist you in your mixing of business and pleasure with enjoyable results.
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Once you have arrived at the idea stage it is great to begin a business catering plan. Be meticulous when you detail how the catering business will be operated, managed and capitalized. The following checklist can help you organize your ideas into the beginning of a business catering plan.
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Personal chefs are no doubt appealing as people aim to spend more time with their family while eating healthy fresh food. The good news is, A personal chef is often as affordable as a meal eaten out in a restaurant.
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It has been said that cocktail parties were birthed as a result of prohibition in the 1920’s when people turned from bars to in home entertaining and drinking gin straight from the bathtub.
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Will your caterer "custom-make" your cake based on your individual preferences? Will you be choosing from pre-determined styles? Would you like fresh flowers or confectionery flowers adorning your cake? Important considerations for your cake.
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Enjoy this collection of some of our favorite quotes as famous people utter their musings on food and wine.
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One of the major costs of the wedding reception will definitely be the food, so you’ll want to make sure you’ll have enough food for everyone without spending too much money. Here are some top ways to cut on your catering bill that will ensure that your guests enjoy your reception—and you save money.
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Typically, banquet caterers will offer a simple pricing guideline based on staffing, equipment, and menu requirements of the event, with plenty of room for creativity.
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