Posts Tagged ‘northern virginia’
Summer’s Heat Escape with Watermelon Granita
Too Hot In The Kitchen? Let’s face it Washingtonians, the summer of 2022 is hot Hot HOT! Is the summer sizzle of 2022 setting the stage for you to escape the heat? Do you want to heat up your kitchen by turning on the oven? Or do you want to enjoy something deliciously cool already…
Read MoreCatering During Covid
Fourteen months is a long time in the world of catering during COVID here in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia community. Remember when we all thought this would be a couple of months and then the wedding receptions will be back with gusto? I am a Virginia caterer with 0ver 38 years of experience, and…
Read MoreCatering at Old Town Hall
This past Saturday Catering By Teatime had the privilege of catering the wedding reception for my dearest friend Matt and his husband Scott. The wedding reception took place on a spectacular June afternoon at Old Town Hall in Fairfax City VA.
Read MoreCatering at Historic Oxon Hill Manor
Looking for a grand mansion for your wedding reception or a venue for your next event? Hop across the Potomac River from Alexandria VA to Oxon Hill MD and discover Oxon Hill Manor, The Manor sits high on a hill and offers a picturesque view of the
Potomac River from the garden area.
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.
Read MoreWedding 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…
Read MoreCatering 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…
Read MoreCatering 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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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…
Read MoreCatering 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…
Read MoreCatering 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…
Read MoreSummer 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, …
Read MoreHealthy 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…
Read MoreNorthern VIrginia Catering
Mac ‘N Cheese Mini Muffins “Do you make Mac ‘N Cheese Muffins?” I do now. Honestly, this was a new one for me the caterer. When I looked at that email inquiry, I tried to picture what a Mac ‘N Cheese Muffin might be. Pasta in the “Shape” of a muffin, or a regular…
Read MoreCatering Menu Idea
Just One More Bite…? Bring it ON! The guests at the wedding reception have been chowing down for hours. The drinks are flowing, platters are refilled. Wait staff are circulating passed appetizers, the caterer is working steady in the kitchen. No food group has gone unnoticed: chicken, beef, meatballs, cheeses, crackers, bread and rolls, vegetables…
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