Sticking to a budget is essential, and it’s no secret that food and drink make up the majority of most special event budgets. But when your budget is tight, how do you still pull off a noteworthy function? Messina’s Catering and Events shares their secret tips to cut costs on your catering menu. Appetizers & […]
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Cheese and entertaining go hand and hand. Go to a cocktail party at a friend’s home, and you’ll usually find a beautiful cheese and cracker display. Visit a local restaurant, chances are there is a rustic charcuterie and cheese board on the appetizer list. Cheese is versatile, there are countless varieties with varying textures and
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Although the first day of Fall is September 23rd, Labor Day is the unofficial celebration of the end of summer for many Americans and start of the school year. Officially, Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made
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“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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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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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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At any event, whether it be a wedding, a corporate event, a gala, coffee is always present. Often as an after-dinner treat, coffee can be served from a bar or by catering servers. However it’s served, coffee is a requirement at any catered event. But why not take it up a notch? After all, it’s
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Everyone loves brunch! What can be better than sleeping in a bit, and then enjoying a creative and decadently fun meal over mimosas and bloody marys. But brunch doesn’t have to reserved for restaurants. More and more brides and event planners are hosting brunch catering events! There are of course the practical reasons, like the
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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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New Orleans is one of the culinary capitals of the US. Traditional New Orleans Fare is loved by more than just locals. Close your eyes and imagine sitting at a white-tablecloth clad table with a plate of blackened redfish, or sitting at a bistro table in a French courtyard sipping spicy gumbo, or outside on
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