Creative Catering Savannah

We loved catering the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner for St. James Catholic Church, celebrating the efforts of all of its wonderful volunteers!

Looking for a reason to eat the rest of your Valentine’s Day chocolate? Well how about to improve your health? Dark chocolate is made from the roasted beans of the cacao tree and has many health benefits. It has been found to improve vision, reduce stress, improve bad cholesterol and lower blood pressure! #FunFoodFact #FactFriday

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, this week’s #FunFoodFact is all about love. It is believed that during the 17th century, a royal couple in Switzerland used a pretzel during their wedding as a symbol of sealing their bond. Some historians believe this is where the saying tying the knot came from! #FactFriday

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While a golden, oven-roasted turkey may be the star of most traditional Thanksgiving tables, the allure of the rebellious deep-fried turkey causes many Americans each year to go head-to-head with a vat of boiling oil. As delicious as it is dangerous, fried turkey made it to the mainstream in the late 1970s in Louisiana when people realized that the large butane cookers used to cook crawfish boils en masse could also be filled with oil and used to deep fry a whole turkey in mere minutes. This craze continues today, and while it may bring to mind YouTube videos of exploding pots, when done safely and correctly, fried turkey makes for a delicious twist on the traditional Thanksgiving dish. Will fried turkey make an appearance on your table this year? #FoodieFriday

Did you know that green bean casserole was created by a woman named Dorcas Reilly in 1955? Dorcas was working as a supervisor in the home economics department of a Campbell’s test kitchen when she was tasked with making a recipe for a feature in the Associated Press. The recipe had to be based on ingredients that any home cook would have on hand and must include Campbell’s mushroom soup and green beans. After toying with some ingredients, she settled on six simple, affordable ingredients that could be assembled and cooked in 25 minutes. And voila! An iconic Thanksgiving dish was born. Is green bean casserole a staple on your Thanksgiving table? #FoodieFriday

Since Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, we’re going to highlight some of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes during this month’s #FoodieFridays! Today, we’re highlighting a dish that is always a staple on our Thanksgiving tables, sweet potato casserole. This delicious dish tastes more like a dessert than a vegetable. Some people prefer to top theirs with marshmallows while others like a crunchy topping with nuts. Tell us: how do you like your sweet potato casserole?

We had so much fun catering Ronnie and Anita’s wedding a few weeks ago! The couple worked together to plan the event with Anita choosing the cake and decorations in her favorite color pink! The ceremony was held at St. James Catholic Church and the reception was in the gym. Such a fun event for a lovely couple.

Interviewing caterers and learning more about their experience is an important step when planning an event. Here are a few questions to ask before committing to a caterer: What business associations do you belong to and/or participate with? What size events do you cater most frequently?... How many guests can you accommodate? How many events are you catering on the day of my event? #TipTuesday

Yesterday, we posted about an event we catered a few weeks ago at the Mighty Eighth, but today we want to highlight a special person who was a part of that event. Christa Smith was in the very first class that our owner, Kristin Detwiler, taught at Savannah Tech nine years ago. She took both of Kristin’s classes and completed her internship with Kristin at our sister company, Savannah Destination Management, as well. She started working at the Mighty Eighth part time in their events department while she was in school, and she is now the Director of Meetings, Tours and Special Events for the museum! It is such an honor for Kristin to be able to teach her students and then get to work with them as industry colleagues. We are so proud of Christa and how much she has grown in the industry!

We were so excited to work with Destinations DMC to cater a two-night event at two of our favorite venues HollyOaks on the Marsh and Savannah Station. This was the first in-person meeting we’ve been a part of since early 2020 and it was great to see these types of events coming back to Savannah in a safe way.

Last month, we had the opportunity to cater a lovely corporate event at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. This was a fun event and we were thrilled to be a part of it. We’d like to give a special thanks to our friend Tammy Moseley Ray, owner of The Detail Department, for recommending us for this event!

If you’re looking for an iconic Southern dessert for your next event, look no further than banana pudding. While some may argue that this delicious dessert originated elsewhere, there is no doubt that it has become a staple of Southern cuisine. That mouthwatering combination of bananas, vanilla wafers and custard is always a crowd pleaser. Do you put any special twists on your banana pudding? #FoodieFriday

We had the opportunity to cater the reception for the new Bishop for the Catholic Diocese in Savannah, Bishop Parkes. We had a great time serving a variety of items for this fantastic event.

We had such a great time catering a wonderful two-day event at Embassy Suites by Hilton Savannah last month! We served a variety of snacks for the group’s check-in the first day and then a delicious lunch for 90 people the following day.

From the iconic blue box of Kraft Mac and Cheese, to that dish of baked macaroni and cheese that’s a staple on your Thanksgiving table, all the way to high-end versions that make it onto the menus of 5-star restaurants, it’s hard to find a food more beloved by Americans than macaroni and cheese. You can bake it, boil it, smoke it, or microwave it. You can stick with classic cheddar or mix in gouda, brie, or Havarti. There is no wrong way to make this delicious dish. What’s your favorite way to eat mac and cheese? #FoodieFriday

A tasting with your caterer of the food for your event is not absolutely necessary, but it is often a good idea, especially if you have never worked with the caterer before or tried their food at another event. Here are a few ways to be prepared for your first tasting: Have a budget: if you haven’t discussed your budget with your caterer yet, it’s important that you come to the tasting ready to discuss what you’re looking for, so you can be sure that your choices are in line ...with the numbers. There may be certain items that you absolutely want to have and/or items you need to cut to fit the budget. Review the Tasting Menu First: Your caterer will likely ask you about your food preferences, dietary restrictions, etc. before the tasting and send over a proposed menu. Make sure you review this menu and make any changes BEFORE your tasting. This will give the catering team time to adjust and be ready with options you will love. Consider the Food at Other Events: If you are doing the tasting for just one part of a several-day event (such as a wedding or a multi-day conference), then take into consideration what food will be served at other events throughout the span of the event. You want to have a variety of food options for your guests. #TipTuesday

Did you know that the term crab cake was first coined by Crosby Gaige in the 1930s in his cookbook titled New York World’s Fair Cook Book? The combination of fresh crab, bread crumbs, mayo, eggs, seasonings and other special touches make for a delectable dish that is always popular with our clients! Do you have any crab cake secrets? #FoodieFriday

This past weekend, we had the honor of catering the wedding reception of Tyler and Paige! This cute couple had their ceremony and reception at the gorgeous Grove Point Plantation overlooking the Ogeechee River. It was a lovely day and a beautiful ceremony and we were so happy to be a part of it!

It’s always a good idea to offer several menu options to ensure that all your guests will be able to enjoy their meals and the event. Here are some general guidelines to follow when planning your menu: Offer at least two entrees, including one vegetarian option. Offer 2-3 salad dressing options for salad courses.... Offer a choice of two desserts one rich and one for the more health-conscious. #TipTuesday

There’s no better meal for your outdoor, social-distancing event than a Low Country Boil! This is always a hit with our clients and is great for feeding a crowd. What are your Low Country Boil tips and tricks? #FoodieFriday

Understanding your guests’ cuisine preferences is a huge part of planning your catering menu. Things like dietary restrictions, age range of your guests, and the type of event you are planning should all be factored into your menu. Keep these tips in mind when working with your caterer to plan your event menu: Do your guests have any dietary restrictions such as dairy or gluten intolerances or do they follow a special type of diet like vegetarian or vegan? What is the age ran...ge of your guests? If you’re planning an event for families, make sure to have menu items that children would enjoy. If it’s an adults-only affair, you can add in some more sophisticated items. What is the type of event you’re planning? For instance, a health and wellness event would require a much different menu than a cocktail party. #tiptuesday