Catering Hospitality

Congratulations, you just became engaged to be married.  Or about to celebrate a big birthday. Or anniversary.  Or job promotion.  A reason to celebrate is always a reason to go big and hire a caterer. 

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Catering 2016 In Review

As 2016 comes to a close, Catering By Teatime would like to take a moment to look back on the highlights of 12 months of catered events. Bacon wrapped dates January served a Bacon Wrapped Date Surely a combo no mortal can hate WARM Apple Spice Cake with Caramel Sauce   February Apple Spiced Cake…

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Wedding Caterer Washington DC: St. Francis Hall

Great Hall at St. Francis Hall, Franciscan Monastery  Catering By Teatime was once again fortunate to cater a wedding reception at St. Francis Hall, located at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington DC www.stfrancishall.com This is one of our favorite wedding venues – a hidden gem.   Guest Cards at St. Francis Hall   The bride and…

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Holiday Caterer Northern Virginia

Holiday Catering Ideas:  Caprese Skewers Election is OVER, the leaves are turning and falling, a nip is in the air (finally!) so what would be the logical next entertaining idea?  Holiday Parties!  It could be an office Holiday Party or a neighborhood Christmas Party.  What better way to celebrate the season than with Caprese Skewers…

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Catering a Wedding Reception at Snyder Center Alexandria VA

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Shot This past weekend we catered a wedding reception at the Snyder Center in the Kingstowne neighborhood of Alexandria VA www.kingstowne.org/page/1650~220089/Snyder-Center A lovely community center available for rental, the venue can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.  Snyder Center Kingstowne Alexandria VA   It was a beautiful fall day in…

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Wedding Cakes Northern Virginia Catering

Triple Threat Chocolate Fudge with Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Curls Catering By Teatime, a caterer servicing Northern Virginia-Washington DC-Maryland is unique in our ability to also provide custom made wedding cakes as part of your wedding package for no additional expense.  Owner Ruth MacBean started Teatime as a wholesale dessert business catering to area restaurants. …

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Catering at Birkby House, Leesburg VA

– Catering at Birkby House Catering By Teatime recently catered a wedding reception at the lovely Birkby House in the historic downtown Leesburg VA www.birkbyhouse.com As described on their website home page: Located in historic downtown Leesburg, Virginia. The historic setting of Birkby House provides a picturesque backdrop for your special day. Built circa 1770,…

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Vegetarian Catering at Snow Hill Manor, Laurel MD

Ceremony at Snow Hill Manor, Laurel MD Labor Day Weekend we were lucky to cater a wedding reception at the Historic Snow Hill Manor in Laurel MD www.pgelegantsettings.com/Our_sites/Snow_Hill_Manor.htm According to the PG Elegant Weddings website, the property is described as follows:  “Snow Hill Manor is a 2-½ story brick plantation house of late-Georgian style that…

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Cabell’s Mill Catering

Patio of Cabell’s Mill, Centreville VA This past Saturday Catering By Teatime was lucky to cater a wedding reception at Cabell’s Mill in Centreville, VA www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hprs/cabells.htm The venue is part of Fairfax County’s Historic Properties Rental Services. Cabell’s Mill catering opportunities are conveniently located just minutes from Washington DC.  The website describes the property as:…

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DC Catering

Great Hall at DOJ Washington DC Catering in Washington DC sometimes I  take for granted just how beautiful and stately are our Federal buildings. Catering By Teatime www.cateringbyteatime.com provides a catered retirement party recently at the Department of Justice in downtown Washington DC.  The client retiring was fortunate to utilize the Great Hall, a stunning…

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Catering Outside Wedding Reception in Crazy Heat!

Tented Wedding Reception Looks innocent enough, yes?  Lovely summer day in the suburbs of Washington DC, lovely Northern Virginia church wedding reception.  Large guest count – 250 – cannot fit into fellowship hall so we had to tent a portion of the parking lot.  Just one wrinkle:  Hot as Hell.  Much of the East Coast…

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Catering at Historic Properties Fairfax VA

Rustic Wedding Cake at Historic Blenheim House This past weekend Catering By Teatime was fortunate to once again cater at the Blenheim House, one of Fairfax County’s Historic Rental Properties in Fairfax City, VA. www.weddingsinfairfax.com Many long time Northern Virginia residents are unaware of this venue tucked away in the heart of Fairfax City. In…

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Waterfront Catering on the Potomac River!

Washington Monument Being a caterer in the Washington DC area can truly be an adventure.  I received a recent inquiry requesting appetizers for a river boat cruise birthday party this past Saturday.  How fun is that?!  Boomerang Boat Tours provide 2 hour cruises that depart from the Georgetown Harbor in Washington DC allowing guests to…

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Summer Party Ideas!

Can’t Afford Lobster?  Try a Shrimp Roll Instead! It’s mid July in Washington DC and Northern Virginia.  What better time to throw a last minute get together for friends who have not yet abandoned you for beach and mountain escapes!  As a caterer I frequently get last minute calls for events with summer party ideas, …

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Healthy Summer Recipes

Summer Tart with Fresh Berries Summer has officially arrived in Washington DC.  What better than healthy summer recipes that take the heat out of the kitchen?  The Washington Post food section recently suggested a fresh fruit tart using plain yogurt as the base and you would never guess this was the healthy alternative.  Using plain…

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