Kristen Thompson, Author at Messina's Catering

Serve Up More Fun at Your Next New Orleans Catered Event with These Theme Ideas

Catering and Events, Wedding / Kristen Thompson

A catered event isn’t just an event–it’s a party! Themes can make any gathering, from wedding rehearsal dinners to corporate retreats, more memorable and encourage more interaction among guests. New Orleans-based Messina’s Catering and Events offers some fun theme suggestions that can make your next event one your guests will not soon forget. The first

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Post COVID Catering Menu Trends

Catering Menu / Kristen Thompson

To say that 2020 was a long, lonely year is quite the understatement. As of June 7th, almost 42% of the population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. While that means a lessening of restrictions for the vaccinated population, the risk still remains for the 58% who have yet to get their shots. The good

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Best Options for Gluten-Free Catering Menus

Uncategorized / Kristen Thompson

Gluten-free diets are here to stay. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one in 100 people worldwide are affected by the disease and face two times the risk of coronary artery disease and four times the risk of small bowel cancers than the rest of the population, so sticking to a strict gluten-free diet is

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Bring Full-Service Catering Home

Catering and Events / Kristen Thompson

Few gatherings can be as special as those you host in the comfort of your own home. But hosting an event at home doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. One of the biggest tasks in pulling off any memorable party is in the food and drink you serve, so why not delegate that

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How to Artfully Serve Individual Portions

Catering Menu / Kristen Thompson

If you search the hashtag #jarcuterie on Instagram, you’ll get more than 300 results. That’s just one indication of how popular “grab-and-go” options are on catering menus, and the trend will likely continue in 2021. Jarcuterie is just one trend, others include skewers, shot glasses, waffle cones and popcorn buckets. (pharmacy prices) Sweet to savory,

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Destination Weddings are Back in New Orleans

Wedding / Kristen Thompson

Besides Mardi Gras, the French Quarter, and jazz, New Orleans is also known as one of America’s most popular wedding destinations. The reason many couples choose The Big Easy as the place to tie the knot is simple–they’ll be able to host a wedding highlighted by unique traditions, incredible cuisine, stunning venues, and can take

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How to Host an Hors d’oeuvres-Only Menu for Your Next New Orleans Catered Event

appetizer, Catering and Events, Wedding / Kristen Thompson

Oftentimes the hors d’oeuvres are guest’s favorite part of an event. So, why not make them the star? Make your next event a cocktail hour that doesn’t end. Forget the full meal, serve a large variety of hors d’oeuvres for your event. This allows guests to mix, mingle, eat and drink; all without the formality

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How to Host a Garden Wedding

Beverage, Wedding / Kristen Thompson

The fresh air, sunshine, gentle breezes, and foliage teeming with blooms are just a few of the things that can make a garden wedding so magical. There are few things more memorable than watching a couple recite their vows beneath a century-old, grandfather oak tree or at the water’s edge in the soft light of

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Graduation Brunches are a Tasteful Way to Celebrate

Brunch / Kristen Thompson

Mid-May into June marks graduation season. Whether you’re applauding a student for earning their PhD or a young teenager leaving middle school for their high school career, it’s a milestone moment for the student as well as their family. With so much to look forward to, graduation is a reason to celebrate! And what complements

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How to Host A Catered Outdoor Event in Any Weather

Catering and Events / Kristen Thompson

There’s a reason it’s called the “great outdoors.” Outdoor celebrations have a unique air about them–they just feel more open and are often highlighted by breathtaking views. No matter what Mother Nature dishes up, you can take the right steps to plan and host the perfect outdoor New Orleans catered event just about any time

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