Everyone has a holiday party or a New Year’s Eve Party. But what about a chic Halloween party? Halloween is celebrated as a holiday where people can get creative, have a little fun, and indulge before the chaos of the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Perhaps the scariest thing about planning a Halloween party is trying …
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While you may be soaking up the sun and making summer memories now, it’s also a great time to begin planning your holiday parties. The holiday season is magical, but it’s also one of the busiest times of the year. By planning your Christmas/holiday soiree or chic New Years’ Eve party now, you can relax …
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We all know about cheese and meat charcuteries and even seacuterie boards filled with ocean fare, but a new trend is emerging that’s the sweetest of them all. Sweet tooth, meet the dessert charcuterie board, an inviting collection of confections that can fit virtually any catered event and any theme that is one of the …
While COVID may seem to be in the rear-view mirror as more and more people get their first, second, third, and even fourth vaccines and the infection and hospitalization rates continue to decline, some of its side effects are here to stay for a long time. That includes individual servings on catering menus, a trend …
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What started as a treat for French and Spanish royalty, the infamous King Cake is now the signature confection served all over New Orleans during Mardi Gras season. But what is king cake, why is it so popular, and what different varieties does it come in? At Messina’s Catering and Events, king cakes have graced …
Desserts are much more than just a way to end a meal and satisfy a sweet tooth. While sweets dominate when most people think of desserts…things are changing. The fastest growing ingredients on dessert menus is bacon. Yes, you read that right. Bacon is up 137% on dessert menus according to a report by Datassential. …
Want to really impress your guests with something different? How about a catered event solely designed to please the sweet tooth? Dessert-only events are gaining in popularity and for good reason. They’re colorful, visually stunning (hello Insta!), and oh so much fun! Dessert-only Variety When desserts are the star of the show, the key is …
Have you heard? The lunch party is the new dinner party. You heard that right. Lunches are the fun, less casual way to have a social event, whether it’s to spend time with family and friends or to celebrate an occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, bridal or baby shower. And “doing lunch” has always …
No doubt, certain foods immediately come to mind when we think of winter. They are hearty, warm, and some of our favorite comfort foods. Fruits like apples, pears, pomegranate, and cranberries go with the icy season. Also at the forefront are veggies such as pumpkin (hello pumpkin spice late!), potatoes and squash, along with mulling …
We’re not going to sugar-coat this…or maybe we are! Dessert only parties are sweeeet! Desserts by nature are beautiful, colorful, and make for a great reason to host a cocktail party! But no need to fret the details, Messina’s Catering and Events has provided some insight to make planning your dessert only event, well, as …
