by BoJames Gascoigne | Nov 17, 2017 | Denver Catering
After a night of celebrating a wedding or some other social gathering, nothing beats feasting on a collection of fun snacks and foods. Not only does this final gesture satisfy your guests’ late-night cravings, but it also has the capability of punctuating your event, creating a lasting impression that will stay with your guests for many years to come.
If you are in the process of planning your upcoming event, and you are trying to come up with some snack ideas for the end of the night, we at Pour La France! Catering would like to help you in this process. As one of the top Denver catering companies, we are passionate about using our expertise and experience to help facilitate a total event success. Contact us for all your catering needs.
Below are some sure ways to cap off your late-night event and send your guests home unhungry and smiling.
Ice Cream Bar
A key part of planning is finding ways to elevate your event, allowing your guests to truly indulge in the special occasion. Very few food items signal this like a buffet-style ice cream bar stocked with loads of options. Offering your guests their favorite ice cream flavors along with endless toppings will allow for them to customize their late-night snack and walk out of the gathering smiling like a child. Reserve your ice cream bar now.
S’mores Bar
Have you ever met someone who didn’t like s’mores? If so, you might want to keep a close eye on that person—they must lie often. Of course, we’re kidding, but the point is: almost everyone likes s’mores. Not only does the preparation of a s’more make you feel giddy like a young camper, but sinking your teeth into a melted marshmallow and your favorite chocolate candy squished between graham crackers is a joyous experience, any time of the day. Learn more here.
French Macarons
Delectable, convenient, and fun, a tray of French macarons can be the perfect addition to a snack station. Though they are not as interactive as an ice cream bar or s’mores bar, they do pair perfectly with some savory treats, like our pear and brie quesadillas. It’s the type of pairing that will allow your guests to jump back and forth between sweet and salty until they have satisfied their post-celebration cravings.
Popcorn Bar
Regardless of whether you bring out the popcorn bar during the last hour of the reception or bag up individual servings for your guests as they exit, popcorn can be an ideal late-night snack. Perfect for the car ride home or to the next party location, we can tailor our popcorn bar to have a variety of sweet and salty options, as well as the possible addition of candy, nuts, and other toppings.
Breakfast and Coffee
If your wedding or event is expected to go into the wee hours of the night, consider giving your guests a head start on the next day by serving up some breakfast. This will be a smash-hit for all the guests who were maybe celebrating a little too hard. From cereal to a full-blown breakfast with bacon, pancakes, and eggs, we can help you send off your guests prepared to face the morning ahead. Have a look at our breakfast catering menu here.
BBQ
Though this is often more of a main course meal, BBQ catering can be a good late-night snack. For example, perhaps you have a wedding reception where the bride and groom are split on the decision to get barbeque. Maybe it’s the groom’s favorite food, but the bride doesn’t think it’s a good idea to have their entire catering menu focus on BBQ. Here is where the late-night snack station comes into play. As your party is winding down, you can bring out some pulled pork sliders or a mini BBQ buffet and wow your guests. Check out our BBQ menu here!
Next time you’re planning a night event, don’t forget to include an end-of-the-night snack option. Regardless of whether you treat your parting guests to a savory bite or a sweet treat, the gesture speaks volume and can be just the thing you need to punctuate the success of your event.
Need help planning your late night snack? Contact the best in Denver catering—Pour La France! Catering.
by BoJames Gascoigne | Nov 10, 2017 | Denver Catering
Whether you are hosting a corporate event, a wedding, or some other social gathering, catering cannot be overlooked. Though you may think that the subject matter and goal of your event is the most important aspect—and many ways it is—bad catering has the ability to tarnish the success of an event and be the strongest feeling that lives on in your guests’ memory. However, by this same token, hiring a good catering company has the ability to take your event to the next level.
In this blog, your go-to Denver catering company would like to share with you some helpful tips to keep in mind when going through the process of booking a catering service for your next event. Following these tips will have your guests talking about your event for years to come.
Hire Professional Catering Company
First and foremost, don’t expect to be able to tackle the job of providing superb catering alone or with the help of amateurs. The world of catering is complex. Everything from how much sauce to use to allotting the appropriate amount of time for preparation can greatly influence the success of your event. Many people assume that because they can cook at home they can also cook for their own events. In most cases, this is not the case. One mistake or omission has the potential to ruin all your efforts. When in need of catering, hire a professional catering service. They have years of experience planning, cooking, presenting, and serving exceptional food.
Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute
Catering companies that have earned a reputation for reliably delivering amazing food are often not available at a moment’s notice. Because of their reputation and excellent service, their calendars fill up quickly. Therefore, don’t wait to find and book a catering company. By avoiding this, you can alleviate a great deal of the stress involved in event planning and you can help properly budget your event.
Share Your Budget Expectations with Your Caterer
From day one, be honest and direct with your caterer. To truly figure out what you can afford and what will work best for your event, you have to have a clear vision. If you don’t have this the moment you contact your catering company, that’s okay. Some of the best caterers will work with you to not only help flesh out your vision—all within your budget—but more importantly, make this vision a reality. On top of this, most providers are more than pleased to work with you to design a menu that meets your budget and accomplishes all your food goals.
Find Out What the Venue Includes
Nowadays, it seems that more and more events are taking place in untraditional venues—barns, fields, and other outdoor areas. Though these spaces have the ability to facilitate a truly unique event, they can also be very limiting, in terms of what you can and can’t do. Before making plans with your catering company, first ask your venue relevant questions: is there a kitchen for caterers to work out of? What does this kitchen include? How many tables can the space hold? What happens if it rains? Will there be other events before or after? These are the type of questions that can save you money, help better prepare, and ultimately improve catering and the event as a whole.
Have an A and B-List
The number of attendants is to never be overlooked. All of your event costs will be closely linked to this number and, therefore, your budget. If you are in a situation where you only have a budget for 100 guests, but you have 200 people on your list, begin by creating an A and B list—A-list being those that have to be there and B being the people you would like to attend if space wasn’t limited. Once you have created this split list, then you can send out RSVP invitations to the A-list, and each time you get a “no” you can move a person from the B-list over to A and send out an invitation.
Next time you’re planning an event, keep these suggestions in mind. And if you are looking for some of the finest Denver catering available, don’t hesitate to contact Pour La France! Catering. With an expansive menu that includes everything from hors-d’oeuvres to BBQ catering to gourmet dinner buffets. Contact us today to begin customizing your menu!
by BoJames Gascoigne | Nov 3, 2017 | Denver Catering
Thanksgiving is all about family, expressing gratitude, relaxing, and, of course, the food. However, preparing a Thanksgiving feast can be a challenge. And if you are the one responsible for doing all the prep work, it is the type of time-consuming challenge that has the potential to thoroughly stress you out and leave you secretly disliking the holiday.
It is no wonder that because of this, more and more people are opting for the stress-free Thanksgiving option—catering in. Though some people are likely saying, “it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving if I didn’t spend all day slaving away in the kitchen,” others may be wanting to know more about this option—specifically, who typically gets their Turkey Day meal catered?
In today’s blog, we at Pour La France! Catering would like to direct our focus toward answering this question. As one of the top Denver catering services, we take pride in our menu and offering exceptional services for any corporate or social event—Thanksgiving included. Read on to learn more about Thanksgiving catering.
Office Party
If you work in an office, chances are you celebrate most of the major holidays with a little gathering that typically includes food. While having a potluck style dinner can be good, it requires a lot from the employees, and it doesn’t ensure that all the components of the meal are excellent—not just a few pies and one of your coworker’s casseroles. Hiring a catering company to supply the food for the party can ensure an amazing, freshly cooked dinner (no store-bought dishes) that’s sure to make employees feel valued and respected.
Multiple Thanksgivings
One common reason people give for catering in is that they have a large family, multiple dinners and are simply too exhausted to prepare a feast for each one of them. In this situation, families will often choose to hire a catering service to deliver a hot and delicious meal to their home for one of their dinners.
Too Overwhelmed
Perhaps you love the preparation of the turkey. You enjoy making the brine, preparing it, cooking, basting it regularly, and watching it slowly approach perfection. But you don’t have the time or energy to make all of the sides, appetizers, and desserts. Hiring a catering company to complement your turkey may be the perfect option for you.
The centerpiece of Thanksgiving is the food. But when preparing the centerpiece becomes such a task that you cannot fully enjoy the holiday, it’s time to consider your options. Caterers can freshly prepare the meal, make sure that it arrives at the venue well before the event, meet all your dietary needs, pick delicious recipes, and above all else cut out the hassle and headache of preparing a gourmet meal.
Do keep in mind that many catering services—Pour La France! Catering included—requires advanced orders, and if you are considering this as an option for the holidays, now is the time to book your event. Our Thanksgiving menu includes all the traditional menu items—turkey, mashed potatoes, beans, and stuffing—as well as dishes like pear and cranberry stuffed pork roulade and autumn harvest squash ravioli. See more holiday menu options here. And contact us today to ensure a scrumptious feast for your Denver Turkey Day celebration!
by BoJames Gascoigne | Oct 20, 2017 | Corporate Catering Denver
As we’ve mentioned in a past blog, hiring a great catering company is a sure way to make your corporate event a success. Just as bad food is capable of ruining an event, good food can elevate it. If you’re planning a conference or gathering in Denver and you are looking for the perfect lunch to serve your guests, we’ve got the solution for you—Pour La France! Catering.
As Denver’s go-to full-service caterers, we are confident that we have the delicious and affordable catering to make your event a success. Read on to learn about five possible lunch combinations.
Breakfast is not only one of the most important meals of the day, but when done right it is also one of the best meals. If your corporate event is taking place in the late morning or early afternoon, a great option might be to treat your guests to a scrumptious brunch menu. At Pour La France! Catering our brunch menu has a number of great choices, like Stuffed Croissants. These freshly baked, buttery treats offer your guests both sweet (chocolate and strawberries and cream) and savory (ham and swiss, spinach and feta) options. And they’re served with fresh, seasonal fruit.
Of course, there is the option of a Build Your Own – Hearty Breakfast as well. Check out our full brunch and breakfast catering menu here!
If you are pressed for time or limited on space, box lunches can be the perfect, quick, convenient lunch. Though some box lunches will sacrifice quality for convenience and portability, at Pour La France! Catering we refuse to make this trade-off. Our box lunches include the finest ingredients available, and they can be customized to meet your needs. Customize your box lunch here!
If you want your event to be all about socializing and networking, perhaps a full, sit-down buffet-style lunch isn’t the most suitable. If this is the case, you may find that several light, bite-sized snacks are more conducive to socializing—and, of course, staving off the hunger of your guests. A collection of Chips and Queso and Pear and Brie Quesadillas coupled with Mini Empanadas and Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites might be the perfect fit. View our entire collection of snacks here and check out our hors d’oeuvres here.
If you want to really treat your guests to a lunch that is sure to make a lasting impression on them, we have some options for you. Our hot buffet catering menu includes a number of well-crafted, gourmet dishes. Whether you want to honor your guests with some Italian—perhaps Chicken Marsala and Lasagna Italiano—or French—maybe Chicken Fricassee, a delectable French dish that is something between a saute and a stew—we can make it happen. Or you could customize a lunch catering menu that represents a number of cuisines from all over the world. Browse through our whole menu here.
There’s a reason why Forbes found that 75% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker—American’s love BBQ. Your corporate event doesn’t have to fall on or around Memorial Day or Labor Day for you to treat your guests to exquisite barbeque. Going with BBQ catering is a sure way to wow and satisfy the hunger of all guests. If you’re looking for some top-choice smoked meats to serve at your Denver event look no further than Pour La France! Catering. We allow you to customize your very own menu to include all your barbeque favorites—ribs, brisket, burgers, pulled pork, and all the classic sides. Customize your BBQ menu here and make your corporate event a smokin’ success.
If you want to improve your event with an excellent lunch, keep us in mind. From box lunches to mouth-watering BBQ, we are Denver’s corporate catering experts. Start customizing your menu today!
by BoJames Gascoigne | Oct 15, 2017 | Blog, Catering Denver
Look around, the leaves are a fiery mix of orange, red, and brown, and we’ve already been hit with our first snow. There’s no doubt about it, Denver—fall is officially upon us. If you’re hosting a social or corporate event during this wonderful time of the year, why not serve your guest some fall-inspired recipes? At Pour La France! Catering we are offering our clients a special fall flavor catering menu.
Read on to learn about some of our favorite fall dishes.
Imagine attending a morning conference, walking in from a brisk fall morning and finding out that the event coordinator is not only serving hot, freshly brewed coffee but also a heaping tray of Pumpkin Spice French Toast. Sound like a perfect fall morning? We think so, too—it’s why we are showcasing this seasonal treat. This season treat includes slices of French baguettes dipped in pumpkin spice egg batter, dusted with powdered sugar, and finished with a dollop of pumpkin butter.
If you have an upcoming conference, office party, or some other social event, chances are there’ll be a few vegetarians in attendance. When planning your catered lunch, it’s important to accommodate to their dietary needs. However, keep in mind that you can address this need while also satisfying the hunger of even the staunchest carnivores. This is what we seek to do with our newest, fall flavor wrap. We take roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, green onions, cilantro, shredded broccoli, kohlrabi, kale, brussels sprouts, golden beets, carrots, and red cabbage tossed in lime vinaigrette and wrap it in a garlic herb tortilla. It’s not only a perfect fall dish, but when added to a box lunch, you can impress your guests and show them what out-of-the-box box lunch catering is all about.
This is a quintessential fall salad with ingredients that will engage all your fall cravings—pecans, pears, bleu cheese, etc. We can also add your choice of protein—chicken, salmon, steak, prosciutto, or avocado. It would work great when coupled with a main entree like this Applewood Smoked Ham Buffet, which comes with cornbread stuffing and green bean amandine. Contact your go-to catering company today to arrange for us to bring this fall food spread to your next Denver event.
Fall food is nearly synonymous with hearty soups. If you have an upcoming event, be sure to add a rich and tasty soup to your catering menu. This elegant autumnal soup may be the perfect option. This bisque combines savory butternut squash with balanced notes of curry and ginger. And to accentuate the fall-ness of the bisque, we pair it with our pear-cranberry relish.
There are few items that scream fall more than pumpkins. And the wonderful thing about these autumn staples is that they are incredibly versatile. When added to a cake, for example, you not only have a season-appropriate treat, but you also get a delicious dessert. Our Pumpkin Trifle is just that. Topped with pumpkin mousse and maple-soaked ladyfingers and finished with cinnamon cream, it is sure to elevate your fall event.
Looking for a delectable fall treat that doesn’t include pumpkin? We’ve got you covered on that front, too. How about Caramel Apple Bars, consisting of tart granny smith apples covered in granola shortbread and custard and topped with a caramel drizzle?
For more cool-weather classics, check out our entire fall catering menu here. And remember, if you’re looking for an exceptional Denver catering company, we’ve got you covered. Whether you need hot buffet catering for a social event or holiday catering for a corporate event, we have the food to elevate any occasion. Start customizing your menu today!
