October 25, 2011

Happy Fall to one and all!

Filed under: Appetizer event,Corporate Catering,Corporate Holiday Party,corporate Menus,orange county catering — nancy @ 5:34 am

Happy Fall! Gourmet Caterers, a full service, Orange County caterer, would like to help you and yours to celebrate fall this year. We have a special Corporate Holiday menu we would love to share with you. Our staff gets excited thinking about the food and fun that the holidays bring to every event.

I visited an event at our sister company, Kosher Gourmet LA at Sinai Temple, on Saturday to experience an event. It was beautiful. I am proud to say Congratulations to Ruth & Nina for the success they are making of their new venture.

Our Facebook page shows pictures of many of our events. I’d like to invite you to follow us on Facebook. Experience our events by looking at pictures of what we’ve done in the past. Of course pictures never quite express the beauty and wonder of the actual events.

When you think of catering, remember Gourmet Caterers, we want to be a part of your next event.

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July 26, 2011

Warm Weather Inspires Me to Turn on the Grill

Filed under: Appetizer event,Barbeque,Miscellaneous,orange county catering — nancy @ 12:17 am

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/chipotle-orange-grilled-chicken-recipe-2029

While browsing the net the other day, I ran across this recipe for a wonderful Chipolte Grilled Chicken. It sounds great and makes my mouth water. Its hot outside and now is the time for a Barbeque.

Orange County Catering by Gourmet Caterers can provide you with the grilling ideas you are looking for. Give us a call

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May 31, 2011

Memorial Day!

Filed under: Barbeque,Corporate Catering,corporate Menus,Holiday Parties,Miscellaneous,orange county catering — Tags: BBQ, Gourmet Caterers, Orange County Caterer — nancy @ 2:03 am

Gourmet Caterers wishes to salute Memorial Day. It is not just a day to have a family Barbeque. There is much more meaning than that. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It was and still is a day to honor our Veterans. Those men and women who have given their lives to ensure our freedom.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, which was first recorded to have been observed by Freedmen (freed enslaved southern blacks) in Charleston, South Carolina in 1865, at the Washington Race Course, to remember the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. The recognition of the fallen victims was then enacted under the name Memorial Day by an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. Over time, it was extended after World War I to honor all Americans who have died in all wars. Now known as Memorial Day, it is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season, and Labor Day its end. Now is the time to plan your Summer Picnic. Gourmet Caterers is an Orange County Caterer, who loves to serve you great BBQ food at your picnic.

Begun as a ritual of remembrance and reconciliation after the Civil War, by the early 20th century, Memorial Day was an occasion for more general expressions of memory, as ordinary people visited the graves of their deceased relatives, whether they had served in the military or not. It also became a long weekend increasingly devoted to shopping, family get-togethers, fireworks, trips to the beach, and national media events such as the Indianapolis 500 auto race, held since 1911 on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend..

Happy Summer to you and yours.

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May 13, 2011

Graduations, Weddings & Family Gatherings are coming!

Filed under: Appetizer event,brunch,Dessert Party,Graduation Party,Indian Foods,Italian foods,orange county catering,Wedding — Tags: appetizers, BBQ, brunch, Catering Orange County, Celebration, Dessert Party, Family celebration and food, Gourmet Caterers, Graduation, Indian Food, Italian Foods, Love and committment, Mexican Food, weddings — nancy @ 6:48 am

Gourmet Caterers knows that May and June bring many opportunities to celebrate with your family and friends. We want to be the one you think of for Catering Orange County. Celebrations always include food in my family, how about yours? We love to eat food, good food and plenty of it. Maybe some Appetizers, or a BBQ, a Brunch, or even a Dessert Party. We can choose from Italian foods or maybe we should be adventurous and try Indian Food. I have to say my all time favorite is Mexican Food.

How many of you have a Graduate that is finishing High School or College? Now is the time to start planning for that event. My Niece is graduating from High School on June 1st. Her celebration will be held a few days later. I am very proud of her accomplishments and her upcoming admission to UCSD. I wish her congratulations and Best wishes for a Successful future.

Later on this summer, my Cousin is getting married. This too will be a family celebration. and yes, more eating. Family, celebration and food all go together hand in hand. Weddings are a wonderful time to get friends and family together to experience the love and commitment to the future the couple are making.

What celebrations are happening in your family? Or with your friends? Please share them with us on our FaceBook page.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/GourmetCaterers

Have a wonderful week and remember Gourmet Caterers would love to help you and yours celebrate your milestones.

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May 10, 2011

Gourmet Caterers salutes Laura’s House

Filed under: Appetizer event,Conference Catering,Corporate Catering,Donor Appreciation event,fund raiser,Fundraisers,Miscellaneous,orange county catering,Uncategorized — Tags: Appetizer event, beautiful and tasteful presentation, Corporate, Fundraiser, Gourmet Caterers, Orange County Caterers, team building — nancy @ 12:00 am

Gourmet Caterers joined four other Orange County Caterers at the Laura’s House fundraiser, Under the Tuscan Sun, held last Saturday, May 7 at the Giracci Vineyards and Farms in Silverado Canyon. It could not have been a nicer day. Laura’s House was able to raise over $15,000 at the fundraiser. Congratulations to Laura’s House!

We served a couple of our new Appetizers, Antipasto Skewers and Pesto Fontina Tartlets. The beautiful and tasteful presentation stayed with in the Tuscan theme. All of the guests enjoyed the tasty appetizers we served.

The Giracci Vineyards is a beautiful venue. I looked around and could see how beautiful a Wedding caterer, such as Gourmet Caterers, could create the Wedding and reception of any Bride’s dreams. I also could imagine how great a Corporate event would be if it was held at this venue. I think the combination of Team Building, Food, and Wine Tasting would create such a successful event.

When planning your next event, be sure and call us at Gourmet Caterers, and we will be happy to assist you in planning your next event at Giracci Vineyards or another Orange County venue. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

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May 3, 2011

More Exciting Event Venues!

This past week we visited more event venues in Orange County. There are so many great venues and we want to visit as many of them as we can so we can assist our clients in finding the perfect venue for their event. Whether the event is a Wedding or a Corporate event, Gourmet Caterers can suggest many venue possibilities.

Crevier Classic Cars is located in Costa Mesa, near the Orange County airport. Close to 100 privately owned classic, exotic, and rare vehicles are on display providing a timeless backdrop and unparalleled setting for your special event. In addition to the main event space, enjoy the beautifully decorated Ladies and Gentlemen’s lounge awarded the prestigious Calibre Award for architectural design. The event space can hold up to 300 guests. This is a great place to hold a Wedding or Corporate Event.

Bella Mar is located on the waterfront of Newport Harbor. This is one of the only venues in Newport Beach on the water and available for Corporate events or Weddings. The venue can seat up to 170 guests. What a perfect venue for all events. Nearby parking is available. The staff at this venue is professional but willing to work with you to create the event vision you want to produce.

Euromasters Special Events Center is located in Fountain Valley, right off of the 405 freeway. It has a contemporary atmosphere. The venue will hold up to 1200 guests. This venue is versatile and can be arranged to fit any event you bring to the venue. From small Corporate meetings to large events, Euromasters can assist with your event.

Every time Gourmet Caterers goes out in to the community to visit venues, we find such versatile venues to share with our clients. Call us today, 949-293-4688, for additional information on any of these venues.

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May 1, 2011

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Gourmet Caterers wishes you a Happy Cinco de Mayo! What are you going to do to celebrate? How about some fresh chips and salsa? A refreshing Margarita? or treat your family and friends to Gourmet Caterers Taco/Tostada Bar or our Sizzling Steak or Chicken Fajitas? It all sounds good to me!

Cinco de Mayo is literally the fith of May. It is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. It commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. It is celebrated primarily in the state of Puebla and in the United States. ”Cinco de Mayo is not a Mexican holiday—it is an American Civil War holiday, created spontaneously by Mexicans and Latinos living in California who supported the fragile cause of defending freedom and democracy during the first years of that bloody war between the states.” Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day, the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

Like most holidays the United States celebrates, Cinco de Mayo is an occasion to enjoy eating and drinking. Gourmet Caterers would like to help you celebrate. When you place your order, mention this blog and you will receive a complimentary appetizer of chips and salsa to enjoy with your guests.

Gourmet Caterers say Happy Cinco de Mayo to you and yours!

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April 26, 2011

Mahi Fish Tacos

Filed under: Barrmitzvah weekend,brunch,Conference Catering,Corporate Catering,corporate Menus,Fundraisers,Graduation Party,Miscellaneous,nationality buffets,orange county catering,recipes,satisfied clients — Tags: BBQ, Corporate, Gourmet Caterers, jjalapeno, mahi mahi, taco — nancy @ 2:09 am

While surfing today, I came upon this recipe. It sounded good to me so I thought I’d see if anybody else thinks it tastes good.

The ultimate taco recipe: a double-decker taco with a soft flour tortilla wrapped around a crispy corn taco shell, giving them a crazy texture.

My Oh Maui Fish Tacos

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped

1 small red onion, one-quarter finely chopped, the remainder thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped

One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

Juice of 2 limes, plus 2 teaspoons grated peel

1/2 head red cabbage, shredded

1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (a generous handful)

Four 6-ounce mahi mahi fillets

8 corn taco shells

1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream

Directions:

In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the jalapeño, chopped red onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes. In a small bowl, mash the black beans with the cumin and season with salt and pepper; cover.
In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil with the honey, hot sauce and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Add the sliced onion, cabbage and cilantro; toss.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium. Coat the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the lime peel. Cover and grill the fish, turning once, for 8 minutes.
Warm the taco shells and tortillas on the grill. Spread a few spoonfuls of mashed beans (stir 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water into the beans if too thick) on the outside of the tacos, and wrap a tortilla around each one, pressing to adhere.
Flake half a piece of fish into each taco shell and top with some cabbage slaw. Serve 2 tacos per person, with the crème fraîche and extra slaw on the side.

Gourmet Caterers would love for you to submit your favorite recipe to share with our readers. Do you have anything?

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April 18, 2011

Easy Do Ahead Brunch Dish

Filed under: Barrmitzvah weekend,brunch,Corporate Catering,Corporate menu Brunch,Fundraisers,orange county catering,recipes — Tags: brunch, catering, recipe — nancy @ 5:07 pm

Are you like me? Always trying to come up with something new to feed your family? I found this recipe online and think I’ll give it a try at our next family brunch. I’d love you to offer me any other suggestions you can share. Send them to me at nancy@gourmetcaterers.net. Also, let me know what you think about this recipe?

Hash Brown Potato and Egg Bake

1/2 lb bacon, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1 bag (30 oz) frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed, patted dry

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

9 large eggs

1 1/4 cups milk

1 container (8 oz) sour cream

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup cornflake crumbs or panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; drain on paper towels.
In large bowl, toss bacon mixture, potatoes and cheeses. Spoon into baking dish. In same bowl, beat eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, mustard and pepper with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Pour over potato mixture.
Bake uncovered 35 minutes. In small bowl, toss cornflake crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 12 servings

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April 12, 2011

Administrative Professional’s Day Special

Filed under: Corporate Catering,corporate Menus,Holiday Parties,Miscellaneous,orange county catering,Uncategorized — Tags: Administrative professional's day, Admins, catering, Corporate Catering, Lunch — nancy @ 12:07 am

It’s that time of year again. Time to thank the person that is always there for you at work. They can almost finish your sentences because they know you so well. Gourmet Caterers wants to make it easy for you to thank all of the administrative employees at your company. We have put together a menu for you to choose the way you want to honor your admins. Please see link below:

Administrative Professional’s Day Menu Special

I think sometimes being an admin is a thankless job. They feel unappreciated and you need to show them some love. Just a little encouragement from a boss can make an employees day, week or even year. Human beings are quick to judge and let others know when something is wrong nut we too often forget to say thank you and you are doing a good job. So why don’t you join in with the rest of the country and salute your assistant on their special day.

Call Gourmet Caterers to set up your event today before it is too late!

Recipe of the week-

Banana Bread

Preheat Oven to 350° Grease & flour a bread pan or use cupcake pans with paper liners.

Ingredients-

1 cup Sugar

½ cup Butter

2 Eggs

3 Mashed bananas

Pinch Salt

1 tsp Baking Soda

½ tsp Baking Powder

1¾ cup Flour

½ cup Chopped Walnuts

Directions

Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda
Cream together butter, sugar & eggs
Add mashed bananas
Mix in sifted ingredients
Pour into pan

Bake in oven for 50 -60 min or until toothpick comes out clean. If making cupcakes bake for 20 – 22 minutes.

Do you have a favorite recipe to share? Send it to nancy@gourmetcaterers.net and we’ll feature it on our blog. Have you made one of our suggested recipes? Let us know what you thought!

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