Three Tips to Perfect Your Holiday Party Menu

The holiday season is right around the corner! If you’re in the middle of planning a holiday party, then you’re probably already stressing about creating the perfect menu. If you’re still struggling to choose the side dishes, don’t worry! Here are a few tips from this professional Bucks County catering company to help you craft the ideal menu for your holiday gathering:

Ask about dietary restrictions before you begin. There’s nothing worse than picking out the perfect menu, only to realize that one of your guests is vegan and won’t be able to eat any of it! Before you begin planning your menu, give each one of your guests that you believe may have allergies or dietary restrictions a call, and keep a running list of special meals you’ll need.

Offer a mix of textures. One of the simplest ways to give your menu a sophisticated and professional touch? Offer a mix of textures when planning your sides! Juxtaposing a crunchy side (like asparagus topped with pine nuts) with a soft one (like mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese) will offer your guests a dining experience that complements itself.

Mix things up with mini desserts. Everyone loves a little something sweet at the end of the meal, but many guests will find themselves too stuffed to eat an entire slice of pie after a large dinner. Avoid the tryptophan rush this year by offering a variety of mini desserts instead! Offerings like tiny lemon torts, mini ramekins of pumpkin pie, or classic cookies are the perfect and less overwhelming way to get a little something sweet.

One surefire way to have the perfect holiday party menu? Hire the experts to handle the stress for you! Now is the perfect time to book your holiday catering package with Catering by Mario’s. You can get started by calling 267-234-7905 or visiting us online at http://www.cateringbymarios.com/ to view our current catering packages and to begin planning your menu. Our staff prides themselves on working with you to create the perfect menu – so don’t hesitate to let us help you make this year’s holiday gathering one to remember!