Keep The Love Spark Alive

A great way to show your significant other you love him or her is to spend quality time together. Never wait for Valentine’s Day to show him or her love. Love shown once a year is not love at all. Every day is an opportunity to show love and cherish your significant other.

Learn what kinds of food your partner likes and dislikes so that his or her favorite meal can be made. A great meal can be a heart-shaped pizza. Enjoy the pizza with your favorite beverages.

Picnic in Bed

Have a professional caterer create a picnic atmosphere in your bedroom. Have scented candles and fresh flowers on the bedside table. Have a gourmet platter made for you and your partner to enjoy. Some aphrodisiac foods are asparagus, broccoli, bananas, oysters, truffles, strawberries and raspberries. Title each food platter category as a fun Valentine’s Day label such as Love explosion for spicy food.

Have A Sweet Surprise

Allow a professional caterer make your special someone Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bars and leave a handwritten love note with your special treat.

Dinner For Two

Let a professional caterer create an elaborate dinner for you and your special someone. Have a delicious meal while spending time with your special someone. Enjoy a Mediterranean Seafood salad. This salad consists of lime-buttered salmon. Do not forget to have for dessert fresh chocolate strawberries or chocolate mousse.

Garrison Catering is ready to provide you great catering today!

We serve Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax & all of Maryland.

Garrison Catering can make your special event memorable. We cater for Weddings, Corporate events, Special events, social events & much more. Our menus are the finest around with everything from exotic custom cuisine for formal events to simple barbecue sandwiches for a company picnic.

If you need professional catering help in picking a party theme and catering, contact Garrison Catering by calling (877)-363-2346 or click here today!

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Source: Planning A Party For Two: Valentines Day Ideas

What to Check For

Before ordering catering, you need to make sure you do or do not need any special dietary needs. You should make sure a vegetarian meal or salad option is available. If the catering is for a long meeting, make sure you add snack options for guests to keep them energized during the entirety of the meeting.

If you want to improve productivity during your gathering, you should provide boxed lunches so attendees can have a working lunch. Order a fruit tray to place in a common area for people.

Corporate Planning

If you are worried about staying in a budget, discuss with a catering service to plan your gathering based on your budget. This will help you have a real time quote without hidden charges. Look and taste the food you want to order before you finalize your catering order. You can also choose a pre-fixed meal package. Ask if there is a free delivery on orders over a certain price range.

With these tips, your catered party will be a success.

Garrison Catering is ready to provide you great catering today!

We serve Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax & all of Maryland.

Garrison Catering can make your special event memorable. We cater forWeddings, Corporate events, Special events, social events & much more. Our menus are the finest around with everything from exotic custom cuisine for formal events to simple barbecue sandwiches for a company picnic.

If you need professional catering help in picking a party theme and catering, contact Garrison Catering by calling (877)-363-2346 or click here today!

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Source: Tips for ordering business, office or corporate catering

Are you a mom looking to do something wonderful with your daughter and her friends this Valentine’s Day? If yes, you should hold a Mother Daughter Luncheon! Read below to learn how to hold a mother daughter catered luncheon.

Pick a Location in Advance

Before you get into the details of your mother daughter luncheon, pick your home or a place where you can cater your luncheon. Make sure both your daughter and you have input during the party preparation stage.

Pick A Theme

Make your party have a specific theme that goes with the overall theme of Valentine’s Day such as favorite Valentine’s Flowers. Ask everyone in advance what types of dishes they would like to have served at the luncheon. There is no better way to please guests than to have a delicious meal for them.

Send Out Invitations

Make a list of people you and your daughter want to attend your luncheon. Make sure you send all invitations out in the mail or email weeks in advance.

Have Goodie Bags

There is no better way to end a great party than by providing your guests with goodie bags. Let your caterer leave cookies and other yummy desserts for your guests to take with them after the party. You will be sure to have your guests leaving with a smile.

Garrison Catering is ready to provide you great catering today!

We serve Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax & all of Maryland.

Garrison Catering can make your special event memorable. We cater for Weddings, Corporate events, Special events, social events & much more. Our menus are the finest around with everything from exotic custom cuisine for formal events to simple barbecue sandwiches for a company picnic.

If you need professional catering help in picking a party theme and catering, contact Garrison Catering by calling (877)-363-2346 or click here today!

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Source: How To Hold A Mother Daughter Luncheon

The Purpose of Corporate Catering

You want your most important clients to feel they are of importance to you. There is no better way to have a successful major board meeting or sales pitch then using food to please your clients.

Corporate catering provides you with high-quality meals you can offer to clients. A catering company will set up your entire meal before your clients arrive to your event. The catering company will setup up your dishware and linens as well. Give your clients a choice of a quality drink as well.

Corporate Catering Food Options

Corporate catering allows you the privilege to customize your buffet style breakfast, lunch or dinner. Section your buffet in categories of hot and cold stations. Clients prefer elaborate food spreads not non-creative lunch boxes. Elaborate food spreads, real silverware, and real dishware add class to any corporate event. Plastic tableware and Styrofoam boxes do not add class.

Catering Business Meetings, Office Parties and Events

Corporate catering also works well for in-house meetings. Have a catered lunch for executive staff. Create a staff appreciation event. If you appreciate your staff, it will pay off for your company because your staff will see you appreciate their hard-work.

Garrison Catering is ready to provide you great catering today!

We serve Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax & all of Maryland.

Garrison Catering can make your special event memorable. We cater for Weddings, Corporate events, Special events, social events & much more. Our menus are the finest around with everything from exotic custom cuisine for formal events to simple barbecue sandwiches for a company picnic.

If you need professional catering help in picking a party theme and catering, contact Garrison Catering by calling (877)-363-2346 or click here today!

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Source:  Corporate Catering for Your Next Business Event

Before you get started with your dinner planning, you will need the following:

Ø Place cards

Ø Flower Bouquets

Ø Candle Holders

Ø Candles

Ø Drinks

Ø Napkins

Ø Silverware

Ø Table cloths

Ø A professional Catering Service

Know Your Guests Preference in Food

When you know what your guests prefer to eat, you will know what to put on the menu. By knowing whether your guests are vegetarians or need kosher meals is crucial to know to save money, time and prevent guests from being dissatisfied. Get started on the menu as soon as possible and stay on your designated budget. A professional catering service can provide quality services and keep you on budget.

Pick A Place Where You Will Have Your Party

Your dinner party can be at your home or a place of entertainment. Be sure the place you choose has enough space and seating to keep your guests comfortable.

Have A Cuisine Theme

You can keep your party organized and on budget by having a specific theme and a cuisine to go with that theme.

Pick A Professional Catering Service

To have a successful catered dinner, hire a catering professional. A professional caterer will serve the food, create the meals, provide you place settings, provide you serving utensils and offer you bar service and linens.

An excellent catering service will keep in touch with you every step of the way and allow you to taste samples of dishes before picking out what to serve your guests.

Garrison Catering is ready to provide you great catering today!

We serve Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax & all of Maryland.

Garrison Catering can make your special event memorable. We cater for Weddings, Corporate events, Special events, social events & much more. Our menus are the finest around with everything from exotic custom cuisine for formal events to simple barbecue sandwiches for a company picnic.

If you need professional catering help in picking a party theme and catering, contact Garrison Catering by calling (877)-363-2346 or click here today!

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Source: How To Cater a Dinner for 50

Keep Your Serving Simple

For a New Year’s Eve party, you do not need a full out meal. Most guests are more eager to sing and dance during New Year’s Eve. You want the food you serve during your New Year’s Eve party to be delicious, bite size and non-messy. You should pick six to eight unique finger foods. Make at least 10 to 15 pieces available for each guest of the finger foods. If you prefer a dinner party, you can count down the unique number of finger foods available in half. On average, guests going to a dinner party will consume three to five different appetizers. Be sure each person has at least four to five of these appetizers available for consumption.

Have Pre-Made Items On The Menu

When you have pre-made food available it will save you both time and money. Why cook and bake when you can have a cater do it for you? Some great pre-made food items are deli meat, cheese trays, fruits and vegetables.

Make Sure You Have Plenty Of Party Supplies

You do not want guest looking for napkins, plates, cups and utensils. You are a host. You want everything available for your guests to enjoy the night and bring in the New Year right. Make a list of expected guests and get supplies in order in advance.

What Garrison Catering Can Do For You

For more than 20 years Garrison Catering has been providing great catering. We serve our customers’ needs and we feel confident that we can cater to yours.

Here are our Services:

Professional Staff

Custom Menus

Special Presentations

Full-Service Liquor License

Carving Stations, Pasta and Raw Bars

Gold Trimmed Chaffing Dishes

Array of Stemware and China

Mobile Kitchen with Refrigeration

On Site Grilling, Interactive stations, Frying, and Sauté

Ask about our rentals!

We serve Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Fairfax & all of Maryland.

Garrison Catering can make your special event memorable. We cater for Weddings, Corporate events, Special events, social events & much more. Our menus are the finest around with everything from exotic custom cuisine for formal events to simple barbecue sandwiches for a company picnic.

If you need professional catering help in picking a party theme and catering, contact Garrison Catering by calling (877)-363-2346 or click here today!

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Sources: 3 New Years Eve Party Tips.

A White New Year’s Eve

Use White in your party theme to welcome winter and the New Year. It is a great party theme idea! You can make it an all white party from party streamers to finger food. Decorate the place your party is being held with snowflakes and stars. Make your place sparkle! White flowers will go wonderful as well in this theme.

Mardi Gras

There is nothing more fun than a Mardi Gras party! Go crazy with your decorating by using colorful party beads and balloons! Tell your guests to wear masks. Take in themes from jazz and blues to really get in the spirit of MardiGras and the New Year! Crawfish is a great dish to have at your Mardi Gras party.

Masquerade Party

Let your guests wear masks and costumes. Make the party fun for all involved by picking a certain theme of history such as the Victorian Era. Look for food that goes with the Victorian Era.

And most of all, do not forget to cater your party! Your friends will remember delicious food and drinks more than anything else! Be prepared to please their taste buds.

For more party theme ideas for the New Year, read this article from CaterBid.com.

Or if you need professional catering help in picking a party theme and catering, contact Garrison Catering by calling (877)-363-2346 or click here today!

We provide custom menus, full-service liquor, carving stations, pasta and more! Ask about our rentals!

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Do you want to get your child involved in the holiday spirit by teaching him or her to cook? If yes, we are here to give you a few tips on how to teach your child to cook. Read below to get started.

It is always a good idea to provide your child with the knowledge and tools to learn how to feed him or her self. Some college students to adults do not know how to feed themselves. They end up spending more money on take-out and living lives of unhealthy food habits. Get your child on the right track now.

Make Learning Fun.

Yes, a kitchen can be a potentially dangerous environment, with hot stoves and sharp knives. But reassure your child and you feel relaxed in the environment. If you feel nervous, your child will feel nervous. Supervise your child at all times. Remain smiling when he or she makes an error. Explain kitchen safety. Make together a dish you both will enjoy.

Do not Neglect Terminology.

Properly defining tools and directions to your child will really save you much confusion later. Tell your child what sear and sauté mean. By teaching your child terminology, you help him or her skill build. A child is like a sponge when it comes to learning languages, use this to your advantage.

Use Cooking to Teach Your Child Family History.

When you teach your child to cook, it is a perfect time to talk about diverse subjects such as family culture, family history, family recipes, food politics, world hunger and more. This is the perfect time to teach your child healthy eating habits.

For more tips on teaching your child to cook, read this article from Parents.com.

Or if you need professional catering help to teach your child about cooking, contact Garrison Catering by calling (877)-363-2346 or click here today!

We provide custom menus, full-service liquor, carving stations, pasta and more! Ask about our rentals!

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