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May 1, 2011

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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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!

April 7, 2011

Exciting Event Venues!

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Yesterday, Ruth and I took a trip around Orange County, looking at venues for events.  Gourmet Caterers enjoys assisting our clients in finding the perfect venue for their event whether it be a Wedding or a Corporate Event.  We have many possible venues to host your event.  Call us and we’ll give you some ideas of perfect spots to host the perfect event.

One of the locations we loved was Giracci Winery.  They are located in Silverado Canyon.  This is such a romantic spot to get married.  The venue features a Wine Tasting Room and Oak Tree Court which is located outside the tasting room, and is nestled under oak trees.  This area is large enough for 200 guests.

This venue also would be perfect for a Corporate event such as a picnic or team building event.  The event could start with team building events and finish up with wine Tasting.  Doesn’t that sound like the perfect way to spend the day away from the office?

  

Next we visited the White House Event Center.  It is located in Anaheim and is the perfect venue for large scale events.  They can host up to 800 guests at this venue which also includes the West Wing Room.  The West Wing Room has a more intimate Night Club feel.  

As a bride can you imagine being dropped off in the limo in front of the White House?  What great pictures and memories this would create.  The interiors of both sections of the venue lend themselves to both weddings and corporate events. 

Call us to discuss your next event and Gourmet Caterers will help you find the perfect venue

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!

July 24, 2009

Gourmet Caterers does Wedding Lunch

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We at Gourmet Caterers of Orange County, did a fabulous Wedding Lunch for 200 guests in a Magnificent Garden setting.  Under the trees and Umbrellas on a not too hot,  beautiful Saturday afternoon.  The color scheme was pink, purple and white, with the most stunning flower arrangements on each table.  The Appetizers were tray passed by our staff, they were Roast chicken chipotle nacho with avocado crema, Portabello mushroom bruschetta with boursin cheese and sweet tangy sauce, with roasted red peppers and feta cheese, Fresh vegetable egg rolls with peanut sauce and Curried eggplant cup with banana chip.

The Entree was served to the guest place and was a wedge of Ginger crusted Chilean Sea Bass with kiwi lime sauce, and a slice of prime rib of beef with horseradish cream.  Roasted baby chipotle vegetables and caramelized onion and herb potatoes.  Mixed green salad with marinated and diced red and yellow beets, dried cherries with a lime dressing and toasty bread rolls and butter were served.

Dessert was Mini fruit tartlets and Wedding Cake

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