Catering

Entertaining large groups of people can be a little daunting on your own. If you can, enlist the help of a caterer.

Save yourself time, worry, hassle and cleanup. Hire a caterer to do all of that for you. Here's how to do it with ease and pizzazz.

When planning a big event, the last thing you want to go wrong is the food. The tablecloths may not match perfectly and the bartender may not know how to make a Mojito, but the food--good or...

A cocktail party is a unique venue for a caterer. Some people think it's easier than a sit-down dinner because it's less structured. However, there are a lot of moving parts to a cocktail party,...

Serving a dinner party is a bit nerve-racking for any caterer because it requires precision. Unlike a less formal gathering, a dinner party tends to follow a strict schedule and the timing is all...

The ultimate compliment to a party hostess is that you were surprised to find out her party wasn't catered. Many people don't have the skill, time or desire to throw a party and do all the work...

Want a kick ass football party and not do very much? Good snacks and great company? Keep reading.....

Most business groups and social organizations hold conventions or conferences. And they have all discovered that a lot of work goes into putting on a successful event. Everything from finding the...

Convention goers are used to the "rubber chicken" menus typically served at conference banquets. Most venues that offer convention space also provide in-house catering services, some of which are...

Catering in the US has gotten expensive and these days, literally every restaurant offers the service. How to choose a caterer is up to you. Word of mouth and a track record are the best...

Do you love to host parties but hate to cook? If you’ve dreamed of serving your guests a spread of specially selected delicacies without taking a grueling course in culinary arts or hiring a...

The biggest fear of all in a banquet situation is running out of food. In horror, I've witnessed guests taking several entrée portions, not considering that there are many more people to be...

Catering is defiantly an extravagance reserved for special family gatherings, social pay-backs or corporate benefits. A caterer's job is to make the guests look good. If you client is a catering...

If you've ever been on the rubber chicken circuit, you know that convention food can be atrocious and a real detriment to your diet. The banquet at a convention center is usually the big meal of...

For many people, the measure of a good meal or get-together is sprinkled in the dessert. So give your guests some savory choices that they won't be able to resist. Read on to learn how to create...

Puff pastry is delicate, buttery and a perfect cocktail party food. It is used for making cheese sticks, tarts and canapes, but sometimes people are intimidated by using this butter-packed dough.

If you're reading this article, you're probably considering how to go about taking one of your first catering jobs. Congratulations! If you're a good, well-organized cook with plenty of space,...

Whether it’s summer barbeques, family reunions, or a pot luck dinner among friends, there are times when it is simply not possible to set the table for a meal. Using a buffet can be an easy...

Having a party this summer with a spread of chilled salads and desserts? Serve it safely. Nothing ruins a party like a food-borne illness.The key is keeping the food cold, below 40 degrees F....

Rachael Ray is famous for her "30-Minute Meals." She makes tasty, healthy and inexpensive meals in less than 30 minutes. What better way to entertain guests? At your next get-together, take a cue...