August 2019

wine

How to Choose Wine for Your Event

“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures” notes Michael Broadbent, British Master of Wine and critic.  Wine is an integral component of any occasion. With so many varieties, selecting the right for your event may seem daunting. Before calling on your nearest sommelier, Messina’s Catering and […]

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comfort food

Ways to Incorporate Comfort Food into your Catering Menu

Let’s face it. While we all love the light bite of a swanky canapé, some events call for some savory and delicious comfort foods. To ensure your guests don’t stop at the nearest drive-through after your event, satisfy and impress them with some comfort food selections sprinkled into your catering menu. Not only are these

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Catering Bars that Have Nothing to do with Alcohol

Usually when we write about bars, we’re referring to the cocktail variety.  But in this article, Messina’s Catering and Events will talk about some of our favorite catering event food bars, and food stations.  A food bar is a display that matches a certain theme of food for guests to choose from, and often customize. 

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Messina’s at the Lakefront Airport Named Most Beautiful Place to get Married

Curbed New Orleans recently ranked the most beautiful places to get married in New Orleans.  Topping their list at number 1 is the beautiful Art Deco Lakefront Airport.  Messina’s Catering and Events is the exclusive caterer at the airport. Poised on a man-made peninsula jutting out into Lake Pontchartrain, the airport is more than just

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