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FIVE GREAT IDEAS FOR SUMMER ENTERTAINING AT HOME
Summer is the perfect season to host dinner parties, with warm weather, long evenings, and an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce. If you’re planning a summer soiree, staying on top of the latest catering trends can help you impress your guests and ensure an unforgettable dining experience. Here are the top five summer catering trends that will make your dinner party the talk of the town.
Venue Spotlight on 8 Chains North
Written by Event Manager: Brittany Agro Set among the countryside with horses frolicking in fields nearby, 8 Chains North Winery serves as a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies, receptions and all types of special events. From their Compass Rose Room, where most events are held, one has French-door access to a covered patio that provides … Continued
Venue Spotlight on Aix la Chapelle
Written by Senior Event Manager, Glynis Keith Sometimes couples come to us looking not just for catering but for help finding the perfect venue, too. And, more and more often they’re looking for something other than a traditional ballroom. They want a space the reflects their personal style and they want to give their guests … Continued
A Night Out at the National Arboretum
Written by Event Manager, Brittany Agro Last week the Catering by Seasons team had an opportunity to attend the “Summer Solstice Soiree,” an educational event hosted by the ILEA Greater Washington, DC Chapter at the beautiful U.S. National Arboretum. It was a wonderful evening! Approximately 65 guests, from the event industry, enjoyed music, refreshing cocktails … Continued
Catering Advice for Couples
Written by Event Manager, Brittany Agro When it comes to planning a wedding, there are a lot of things to consider and think about. Here are three common questions that couples often ask, and what we like to tell them. Question #1: How do we determine a budget for our event? The bride and groom … Continued
Around the World Bat Mitzvah
Written by Senior Event Manager Glynis Keith This globe-trotting family with roots in Italy and Israel chose an around the world theme for their daughter’s Bat Mitzvah at VisArts this past December. Dark wood farm tables, barrel tables and centerpieces featuring vintage globes gave the space a sophisticated old world European feel. The International menu … Continued
Feed Enough, Not an Army
The truth about food waste and how to prevent it. Written by Brittany Agro, Event Manager Last week, our President Dave Evans had an opportunity to speak alongside Suzanne Morrell, Founder STM|enterprises, Creating Events and D.C. Event Food Waste Coalition, Samantha Kenny, Associate Specialist, Food Waste, at the World Wildlife Fund-US and Kate Urbank, FDC … Continued
Seeds to Celebrations
In January of 2017 we met with a bride who knew that she wanted a “sustainable” wedding. She wanted to know that the food at her wedding would be grown in a way that cared for the environment. She wanted local and organic, if possible. She wanted a caterer that was committed to recycling and … Continued
Accommodating Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
by Senior Event Manager Glynis Keith Being the perfect host is a lot harder than it used to be. Keeping up with your guests’ growing list of food allergies and dietary restrictions can be a challenge, but it’s one we at Catering by Seasons are happy to meet. Over the years, I’ve seen more and … Continued
Plant Something and Watch it Grow
Jessica and Scott are an easy going, dog loving and CSA buying couple! Community Supported Agriculture is a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. All photos are courtesy of Heather Ryan Photography. When When it came time to plan for their Wedding Reception, having locally sourced food was … Continued
Reviews
I can’t say enough great things about our entire experience planning our daughter's Bat Mitzvah with Glynis Keith, Catering Manager, with Catering by Seasons.
Everything about working with Catering by Seasons, from the planning, communication, to the execution was phenomenal!
The food, of course, was a highlight. Several attendees went out of their way to mention that it was the best they’ve ever had at a corporate event. Your ability to deliver this high-quality experience with such ease made a lasting impression, and we truly appreciate the effort and care that went into making everything perfect. Thank you again for making our event such a success.