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Planning an event can be stressful especially when you think of all the vendors that are involved. It is important to think of your event in its entirety and that includes your vendors. Vendors are the individual puzzle pieces and the event is the completed puzzle.
With that in mind, here are our tips for choosing the right team:
Give yourself time: The good vendors book up fast so you want to give yourself plenty of time to research the perfect vendor, but move quickly. You don’t miss out on choosing the perfect one because they are already booked.
Know your numbers: Make sure that you have a general idea of how big or small your party is. Not all vendors can accommodate large parties.
The circle: Do you research, many vendors work together on numerous events and get along very well. It will be to your benefit to pick a group of vendors that have worked together in the past. It will create a magical synergy for your event.
Ask for referrals and look at reviews: Before you book any vendor for your party make sure you check with people who have used them before. The internet is a huge resource for you and it should be used. Websites like Yelp, WeddingWire, The knot and Google Plus are all great ways to find out how your vendors rank with past clients. Also, feel free to ask the vendor you are considering for a few past clients that they know will be willing to vouch for their creative genius and reliability.
Go with your gut: If you get a funny feeling when you meet with a potential vendor and something just seems off, listen to your gut! Also, don’t ignore the little things. If a vendor has a messy and disorganized at their office, chances are they will be the same at your event. You gut and your eyes should be trusted, don’t second guess them.
Cheers, and happy planning.
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We can confidently report to you that many of our brides are introducing us to the biggest trend for 2015 Fall and Winter Weddings: Copper! The metal is being seen everywhere and we have a great way to incorporate it into your catering menu.
Introducing the Moscow Mule!
Serve it in a copper mug that overflows with a vintage feeling and your guests are going to love the classic recipe we are about to share with you.
Use this as a signature cocktail at your wedding and your stock is going to go up . . . way up!
Moscow Mule Ingredients
- 1/2 ounce lime juice (preferably from a real lime)
- 2 ounces vodka
- 4 to 6 ounces ginger beer
- Moscow Mule
Instructions:
Squeeze lime juice into a Moscow Mule mug and, if you are using a real lime, drop the entire wedge in.
Add 2 or 3 ice cubes, then pour in the vodka and fill with cold ginger beer. Serve with a stirring rod.
Not only is this a simple drink to make it is also a delicious one. The true treat is of course the glass it is served in. Anyone can serve a cocktail in a standard glass, but how many people can serve it in a copper mug? The answer is not many! The Moscow Mule will keep you on the copper wedding trend in a big way.
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Dear In Good Taste Catering by Stacey Blog Readers,
One of the great things about living in Southern Florida is that you can get some of the best, freshest fish available in the entire world. One of my favorite fish to cook with is Mahi Mahi. Mahi Mahi means “very strong” in Hawaiian and it is available in all tropical locations by different names including dolphin (the fish, not the mammal) and Dorado.
One aspect of Mahi Mahi is that it has a decent content of fat in its flesh. This makes for a flavorful taste and is one of the reasons why it is so popular. Walk into any restaurant in Florida, and there is a good chance that you are going to find a Mahi option.
Today, I’m going to be sharing my recipe for Mahi Fish Tacos with Nappa Cabbage Slaw and Old Bay Remoulade (which should make any of our visitors from the mid-Atlantic feel like they’re home)!
1 lbs. Mahi
3 ea. 8” Flour Tortillas
1 oz. Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
Season the Mahi with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and the white pepper. Then, julienne the cabbage and onion.
Next, chop the cilantro to a size you prefer. I like mine to be fairly fine.
Combine the red and yellow peppers, red onions, shredded carrots, and cilantro. Put them all in a bowl and add lemon and lime juice along with the sweet Thai chili. Mix them all together and you have your slaw!
To make the remoulade, combine the tartar sauce, Old Bay Seasoning and Dijon mustard and stir them together until you have an even color for the sauce.
Grill the Mahi over an open flame until the flesh is white, opaque and flakey. Combine all the ingredients on your tortilla and bon appetite!
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The stresses of planning an event are many. The highest consideration to make when planning a soiree is your guests and their experience. When choosing your menu you may find yourself having sleepless nights trying to create a tasty experience that all will enjoy. We have some tips to help you navigate through this culinary conundrum.
Tip #1:
Be Aware If you know that certain guests have been vegan for years it is only polite to have a vegan option for them. They will truly appreciate the gesture and you will save money in the long run by not giving them a dish they won’t eat.
Tip # 2:
Consider the Numbers: If you are planning an intimate dinner with friends it may be easier to create a menu that will satisfy everyone. In the case of a wedding, or a large gala, it is much harder to please everyone. A guest should understand that it is much harder to accommodate a picky eater in a large group. However, if you can offer a few different options like fish, meat or veggies, it will make for a better experience all around.
Tip # 3:
Know the Difference: It is one thing to make considerations for a diabetic, vegan, or a guest with an allergy. It is an entirely different thing to worry about a guest who just doesn’t like something. As adults, and especially as a guest, it is only polite to eat what is put in front of you. This is a basic rule we learned from childhood. In the case of a true food intolerance, accommodate. In the case of a blatant picky eater with no justification as to why, don’t stress out trying to find the perfect dish.
Tip #4:
Children: When planning your event and deciding to invite children or not invite children it is always important to consider food in the ultimate decision. If you are having a wedding with 150 people and decide that children will be included in that list be ready to have some food wasted. The chances of a child sitting down and eating Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola butter and truly appreciating the artisan bread it was served with is slim to none. Most caterers will make accommodations for the littler guests, but make sure that is a consideration you want to make. Do you want one guest eating lobster tail and the other eating a chicken finger? These are all things to consider when planning your guest list and menu.
Tip #5
Don’t Stress: Yes, food is a hugely important aspect of a great party. However, make sure that you consider all of the other things that go into make a spectacular experience for your invitees. Having a great meal will mean nothing if they had to sit on an uncomfortable chair. The best steak loses value if they never got a water glass to wash it down with. Food means nothing if your guests had to wait hours before they got to eat it. Throwing an event is like putting on a theater production. Every detail matters if, at the end, you want a standing ovation.
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When your job is to throw parties for a living you pick up a few things along the way. Today I want to share with you the top 5 rules I give all my friends and family who ask me how to throw the perfect event.
Don’t sweat the small stuff: More often than not, the little details you find yourself stressing over will not make or break the event. Try to keep things in perspective and focus on the things that really matter. Yes, the details are important, but getting too wrapped up in them will create frustration that is not needed.
Think of your guests from the start: The most important thing to consider when planning a party is the guest. Think about their experience from the moment they step out of their car to the moment they step back into it at the end of the night. Throughout the planning process remind yourself to think of the entire affair through the eyes of your guests. If you do, it will ensure that you create a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Prepare your guests: Let them in on all the details prior to the event so they can prepare. Do they need to wear a jacket or a shawl for an outdoor cocktail reception? Will the ladies need to wear flats or wedges because the event will be held on grass? Provide them with a time line so they understand when the meal will be served. This way they can plan their prior meals so they don’t come to the event too hungry or too full.
Seating: Be mindful of where you guests will sit if it is a plated meal. We love the idea of placing people near people they may not know that well so everyone has the opportunity to meet new people. We understand that this may not be the best option for every group, but it is a neat way to get guests engaged with people they may have never met with before.
Provide directions prior: The last thing you want to do is be stuck on the phone giving a lost guest directions. If you give everyone directions prior to the event you will be sure that you can spend the time with them.
We could go on and on with other tips, but the most important thing is to relax and enjoy the company of the people who you are inviting.
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