This summer, we had the pleasure of catering Sprint's 4G launch in downtown Kansas City, and it was a blast! There was so much to this event--from the lounge setting to the decor and lighting to, of course, the food. The event coordinators were looking for trendy accents, and a great way to incorporate that was through the food we worked with them to serve.
With a lounge setting, the launch was designed for mingling, so it had to be possible to eat without and knife and fork. You might not think this is possible, but check out what we came up with! You might get some ideas for ways to incorporate a mingling-friendly menu for your own event.
Appetizers - For a fun, trendy flair on traditional veggies and dip, we made Crudites Shots with Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery, and Cucumber with Sliver of Red Pepper.
Salads - Did you think that salads weren't portable? They can be! These different salads (you can see a second option off to the side), are great for munching on while mingling- just grab a fork!
Entree - People tend to think you can't have pizza and be elegant and upscale. Why not? These flatbread pizzas are delicious, but also trendy (and not at all messy!). And, as you can see, by the time we got to them with the camera, people had already begun to snap them up!
Entree - A second portable entree we did was a combination of mini-sliders - Beef, BBQ Beef, and Thai Spiced Turkey. These are great little treats to carry around, and they don't require any silverware at all!
Vegetable Side - How do you manage a vegetable side without needing a plate? Just look at our Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Grilled Asparagus! Manageable as a side or an appetizer yet not at all restrictive for minglers, these good-looking vegetables were a major hit.
Dessert - Are you looking for a unique dessert? One that people will love and that will stand out from the typical cookies? Cheesecake and Brownie Lollypops are becoming very popular, with their trendy looks, unique design, and delicious taste. Plus, they're small and manageable, perfect for a lounge-setting.
Sprint's event was a major hit, and we enjoyed catering it. Whether you're looking for some ideas for your next corporate event, or interested in a lounge-like setting for a wedding or another event, we hope you found some inspiration here! For more pictures, head over to our Facebook Page, and you can always email or call us with questions.
A strong catering business in the Kansas City metro area for more than 20 years, let Affordable Catering bring our experience to your special event.
About Me
- Affordable Catering
- Affordable Catering has been in the Kansas City area for more than 20 years. We cater wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, birthday parties, reunions, dances...if you need a caterer, call us up! At Affordable Catering, we are committed to helping you create an unforgettable event with a spectacular menu. Give us a call at 913-262-3044 to find out what we can do for you!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
grt
ReplyDelete