Posts Tagged ‘washington dc’
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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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…
Read MoreCabell’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:…
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 MoreWaterfront 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…
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 MoreGilled Pizza for Fourth of July!
Do It Yourself Grilled Pizza! As a veteran caterer I can now admit: I have finally mastered the Grilled Pizza, just in time for the Fourth of July! Honestly, I have tried this over the years and ended up with a burnt and/or gooey mess. I know, I am a full time pro: how can…
Read MoreWedding Reception in Your Own Backyard!
Sunset at Backyard Wedding Reception This past Saturday Catering By Teatime www.cateringbyteatime.com was delighted to have the opportunity to cater a wedding reception in a Northern Virginia backyard. A the sun set, a multitude of lights lit among the massive trees provided a magical canopy for the guests. It was hard to believe we were…
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…
Read MoreRustic Charm for Wedding or Catered Event
Rustic Dining Room of Lodge At Little Seneca Creek Live in the Washington DC area and looking for an outside the box type of venue? Minutes from DC, Northern Virginia and conveniently located in Montgomery County MD, the Lodge at Little Seneca Creek fits the bill. Rustic and charming, the Montgomery County Parks website describes…
Read MoreBack Yard Wedding Reception? Call Teatime Catering NOW!
Back Yard Wedding Reception! Mother Nature needs to have her meds re-evaluated. I do not recall loopier weather than this past spring’s temperature and precip in the Northern Virginia Washington DC area. I believe we had 43 minutes of spring and it went straight to inferno summer. Last weekend we catered a wedding reception in…
Read MoreA Caterer Crazy for Carbs!
Whoopie Pie Bites! I’ll admit it: I’m crazy for carbs. If my own personal diet was restricted to three items, it would be bread, butter, and cheese. Possibly some water. According to WebMD www.WebMD.com “Does a bad day at the office or a tiff with your spouse send you marching to the cookie jar or…
Read MoreWorst Advice For Wedding Planning
Top Ten Terrifically Terrible Tips for Wedding Catering – Or Everything is True on the Internet “I knew I should have listened to a pro…” 1. You Do Not Need to “Set Up A Budget” It’s really annoying how people continually tell you to do that. Your parents are obviously going to donate, or…
Read MoreChicken and Waffle Appetizer
Chicken and Waffle Appetizer Direct quote from current bride-client, “Chicken and Waffles are the new Cupcakes”. Um, OK. This caterer gal is from New England. I never heard of Chicken and Waffles until I moved to Northern Virginia. And even then I was here a long time before I saw this item on an actual…
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