We've got a new caterer in town, SacTown Catering. They're not so new, actually--the business opened its doors in August '08, but they're just generating some buzz. I've heard their name mentioned twice in the past three days. Check out wedding info here and some sample menus here. They also have a pretty entertaining blog called The Full Fork. (SacTown Catering's Thai Prawn Shooters are pictured at left.) 

Posted By Haley Myers on Thursday, July 16, 2009 in Catering | Permalink | Comments (0)

During cocktail hour, it's nice to have passed hors d'oeuvres for guests to nibble on. When choosing which items to serve at this time, consider this: finger foods are easy. Include at least one vegetarian option, and one season-appropriate option. Cheese and fruit plates are always popular. But don't feel limited in your choices. Appetizers are the easy part and can help ease guests into a fun feeling for the night. Try to be a bit whimsical! It can help get the party started. For instance, a co-worker just told me of a wedding she attended where the bride and groom were both baseball and softball enthusiasts, and served stadium food appetizers such as mini hot dogs and mini nacho plates. What a hit!

Posted By Haley Myers on Friday, June 12, 2009 in Catering | Permalink | Comments (0)

A certain bride-to-be getting married this July is having a food dilemma. Her venue has an exclusive relationship with a caterer that she is not particularly happy with. In fact, the couple did a tasting and hated the food. Said it was gross. Sure, it could have been a matter of taste, but sounds like there were some legit quality issues, too. Limp lettuce being one. Bride-to-be was asking me what her options are if she’s already signed a contract that says the couple agrees to this one exclusive caterer. I told her to work with the caterer to create a new menu—and be specific about what kinds of flavors she likes. (Thanksgiving dinner? Barbequed tri tip? Raw veggies or sautéed? Assorted fresh spices or the natural flavor of the food?) I also told her to do another tasting, this time trying new menu items. But then what? What if she and hubby-to-be still don’t like the food? Then, I said, resort to principled negotiation, and see if your venue’s coordinator can offer you two additional catering options.

Posted By Haley Myers on Sunday, April 12, 2009 in Catering | Permalink | Comments (0)