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Party Food Ideas

Delice Catering — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:31:53 +0000

When throwing a party, every party host strives to make mouth-watering food to please their clients. One strategy for making this happen is careful planning when deciding upon the menu. Far more than simply a list of food, your menu is your plan of attack for satisfying your hungry party guest.

We’ve come up with a list of party food resources to help you come up with ideas for your next party.

Cocktail Party Hors d’Oeuvres from Martha Stewart
Click here to get the recipes

Holidays and Parties recipes from the Food Network
Click here to get the recipes

Party food recipes from Jamie Oliver
Click here to get the recipes

More Party food recipes and from Smitten Kitchen
Click here to get the recipes

Delice Catering is a full service catering company serving Brisbane and QLD surrounds. If you’re looking to hire a caterer for your next event, let Delice cater to you! Our mobile kitchen facilities enables us to go anywhere, to create food fresh and onsite then straight out to your event! Hassle free, mess free catering! Contact us now on 0418 725 491 or Email info@delice.com.au

Chinese New Year Menu Ideas

Delice Catering — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:50:28 +0000

The Dragon is one of the most powerful and lucky signs in the Chinese zodiac, with many believing there is a balance between heaven and earth in the lives of people born in the Year of the Dragon. As well as being blessed with good fortune, Dragons are innovative, flexible, self-assured and passionate, making good artists, diplomats and politicians. However, Dragons can also be stubborn, intense and quick tempered. 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon, with water having a calming influence on Dragons’ fearless temperament, and also making them more perceptive of others.

Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger and Spring onions
Click here to see the recipe

Peking Duck Rolls
Click here to see the recipe

Pork and Ginger Pot Stickers
Click here to see the recipe

Steamed Pacific Oysters with Mirin and Soy Sauce
Click here to see the recipe

Healthy Sweet & Sour King Prawn Stir Fry
Click here to see the recipe

Spring Rolls
Click here to see the recipe

Lobster Noodles
Click here to see the recipe

Yum Cha Catering Brisbane

Delice Catering — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:15:20 +0000

Yum cha in Australia, and particularly in Brisbane, is a serving of small Chinese dishes of a large variety of mainly steamed items, such as dumplings and barbecued-pork buns, served from trolleys that go around among the diners. If you haven’t had yum cha before, try it for the experience of it. Be warned, you could easily get hooked.

Expect a large assortment of dishes to choose from, some of the more popular ones being har gau (shrimp dumplings), cha siu bau (barbecued-pork buns) and tsun guen (spring rolls) and there are many variations of these as well.

Delice offers Yum Cha Catering designed and created by our Chinese Chef giving you the authentic Yum Cha experience – where ever you are.

Have a look at out menu. —-> Click here to download.

Wedding Catering Ideas

Delice Catering — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:34:03 +0000

Let’s be honest: Everybody hopes for great food and drinks when they go to a wedding. And with so many options available these days, it’s all about finding the next big wedding catering craze.

So we’ve come up with a list of some great wedding catering ideas to help you come up with some of your own.

Don’t forget that Delice also caters for weddings and we’d love to help tailor a menu for our big day Contact us so we can get talking. We can do any of the below and much much more!

1. Consider a Gastro Truck catering option for your wedding.
We always love our weddings with a touch of something different. Catering trucks are great because they can go anywhere! So whether you are in the desert, or on a beach, these catering trucks can pull up right beside your guests.

2. Consider a DIY Dessert bar.
Thinking about what types of desserts to include for your wedding? Whether you are having an intimate backyard wedding or a cool casual beach soiree, a dessert bar can be a chic way to give your guests an assortment of desserts without breaking the bank.

3. Serve your main meal wedding style.
Do you love eating family style? Then why not introduce it into your wedding meal. Family style menus allow your guests to pick and choose the kind of food they want. Plus, they get to take the exact amount they want, so everyone is happy.

4. Think cocktail-wedding
Re-think a sit-down reception dinner and go for more of a cocktail party, inspired by the cocktail hour era of the 1950s and 60s. Serve old-school cocktails (like gin and tonics and whiskey sours), hire a live big band (or ask your DJ to stick to the classics), and order up a menu of heavy canapes and food stations.

5. Global Culinary Wedding Traditions
No matter where in the world, marriage counts among life’s most cherished celebrations. Yet, as each culture, community, or country varies in their ceremonial rituals, so, too, does their food of choice for the big day. Whichever way you cut it, it’s evident that people want to eat, drink, and be merry — and a wedding day is the perfect time to exercise this undeniable human experience. Consider going traditional or a traditional-fusion of foods.

6. Outdoor catered weddings
Go alfresco, the great outdoors provides a wealth of decorating inspiration for an unforgettable day. Get a mobile caterer to come on-site and cater for you to make it hassle free and just the way you planned! From the beach to the vineyards

7. Wedding drinks with style
Let’s talk about drinks. Some guests live for this part of the celebration! Seasonal drinks can be a great idea. Spice up your drinks! Make them as jazzy as you want. A touch of class in presentation cannot hurt and sometimes, these extra measures are so, so cheap. No huge dent in your budget.

How to choose the right Catering company for your Corporate Event

Delice Catering — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:32:30 +0000

The process of creating a corporate event can be time consuming and challenging. There are many different moving parts that must be synchronized in order for the event to be a success. One of the most important elements to any corporate event is usually the catering. Before you select a caterer you are going to use though, you should know how to find the right one for your event.

Review the service

There are many different factors that can affect the quality of a catering service. You can easily find a high quality company by simply reviewing what other customers have to say about each company. You may also want to review the type of food each company provides to ensure you select the right one for your unique event.

Review the food

You can easily review factors like the type of food each company serves by reading their menus. While you are reviewing their menus, you should also ask each company about their seasonal menus. Some services adjust their menus to better suit the special needs of their customers, while others have to adapt to the food supply that is available at any given moment.

You can also review the quality of each company’s food by simply reviewing what other customers are saying about these services. Some customers might find many of these services to be a bargain, while other customers might be raving about the amazing selection and quality of food one particular service provided for their event.

Ask about special events

If you are having a special event that is based on the seasons, such as a Christmas party, you should also talk with each company about the special menus they can create for you. Many services can adapt their menus to better suit the type of party they are preparing food for. Even weddings can be complimented by unique dishes in addition to the traditional wedding cake as well.

Ask about special foods you may require

Depending on the type of event you are creating, hot trends may also be an important factor. There are many popular trends in the catering business today. Many customers prefer to have special dishes served at their events, while others simply want their dishes served in a unique manner. Weddings today often have portioned desserts to support the traditional wedding cake. Dishes like tiramisu and connolis can be served along with a wedding cake to satisfy everyone’s unique cravings for tasty desserts.

Once you have looked around for the right company for your event, you should be fairly familiar with the high quality catering companies in business today. In order to make your catering services perfectly match the needs of your event, you should consult with your catering company about any special dishes you want to be served at your event. You can also ask your caterer for recommendations about what you should serve and how you can better adapt your menu to the individual seasons.

Check out Delice’s Menu’s by clicking here.

Canapés, Finger food and catering ideas with Delice Catering

Delice Catering — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:37:12 +0000

According to wikipedia, a “canapé” (hors d’œuvre, “open faced sandwich”) is a small, prepared and usually decorative food, held in the fingers and often eaten in one bite.

As such a wonderful culinary delight that is always a very popular inclusion to all parties, we’ve come up with some of the top resources for canapé recipes for you.

Recipe.com’s appetizers and canapés

http://www.recipe.com/recipes/appetizers/canapes/

Delice Catering is a full service catering company serving Brisbane and QLD surrounds. If you’re looking to hire a caterer for your next event, let Delice cater to you! Our mobile kitchen facilities enables us to go anywhere, to create food fresh and onsite then straight out to your event! Hassle free, mess free catering! Contact us now on 0418 725 491 or Email info@delice.com.au

How to choose a caterer in 5 simple steps

Delice Catering — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:07:39 +0000

Selecting a caterer for your event can make or break the party. So how do you avoid disappointment and get what you want? At Delice we show you how to choose a caterer in 5 simple steps.

Step 1. Set a budget for your event.

In order to help a caterer help you, you need to give them constraints to work with. If you don’t know how much you want to spend, give them parameters to work with. So a small, medium and then large budget options you can select from.
Step 2. Ask what the caterer does best.

A caterer might present itself as a jack of all trades and customise menus to what you ask for – however every caterer has their speciality, ask them what they think is the most amazing dish on their menu. Then decide if this suits what you are looking for.
Step 3. Consult your friends.

It’s amazing how powerful word of mouth can be. Ask your friend on their experiences, who they have used and for any practical advice they may be able to offer.
Step 4. Know what they supply.

Make sure you know exactly what is and isn’t included. If your caterer provides crockery, tables, chairs and if so if it is or not included. Be very clear and ask ask ask!!
Step 5. Book Early.

Good caterers are in high demand so as soon as you have the money and resources – book your caterer as soon as you can so that you can get your top choice

Delice Catering is a full service catering company serving Brisbane and QLD surrounds. If you’re looking to hire a caterer for your next event, let Delice cater to you! Our mobile kitchen facilities enables us to go anywhere, to create food fresh and onsite then straight out to your event! Hassle free, mess free catering! Catering Brisbane and QLD. Contact us now on 0418 725 491 or Email info@delice.com.au

Christmas Catering

Delice Catering — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:43:59 +0000

Christmas is one of our favourite times of year where we get to witness the season of goodwill first hand at the Christmas parties and events we cater for. Christmas is the time of year where we find ourselves sharing time with friends, family and loved ones to bring the true spirit of Christmas alive. This year why not take some of the festive frenzy out of your life with our indulgent Christmas seasonal menu or have a season to remember with one of our Christmas party packages.

With our Christmas seasonal menu you can taste the festivities in every dish including our Roasted Pork Rack served with roasted pumpkin, apples and buttered spinach finished with quince paste flavoured jus and our gorgeous Muscat soaked Christmas pudding served with a honey vanilla analgise, Christmas has never tasted so good.

If you would like something a little different or you have particular dietary requirements our Christmas catering menu can be tailored to suit. If you would like to discuss your Christmas party package with professional Christmas caterers please call 0418 725 491 or email us at info@delice.com.au.

Click here to Download our sample Christmas Menu

Resources to help you plan the perfect Christmas Menu…and not get stressed out

Delice Catering — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:47:40 +0000

We all know that Christmas can be a very stressful time. Especially for the people doing the cooking! So to help you out on the big day we’ve found some resources to help you make sure the day goes as smoothly as possible. ENJOY!

Successful dinner party planning

http://www.pinkfrosting.com.au/article/successful-dinner-party-planning

Christmas Recipes and menus

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/occasions/christmas

Christmas Party Games

http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-party-games/

Alternative Christmas Desserts

http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/collections/alternative-christmas-desserts.aspx

Christmas Menu Ideas

Delice Catering — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:54:54 +0000

Christmas comes but once and year and the Christmas Menu is one part of the festival season that many people seem to stress about. So at Delice Catering, to help take the stress out of your Christmas, we’ve compiled a list of some of the top Christmas Menu idea resources below!

Plus, we’ve included our Christmas Menu to also help and inspire you with some ideas!

Donna Hay Christmas

One of Australia’s leading food editors and cook book authors gives you heaps of ideas to put together your christmas menu. Click here to view her Christmas ideas.

Jamie Oliver Christmas recipes

Christmas just isn’t Christmas without some input from the naked chef – Mr. Jamie Oliver. We love his recipes and ideas. Click here for Mr. Oliver’s Christmas goodness.

Food Network Christmas recipes

What would life be without the fun and food of the Food Network? Get into the festival season with a whole array of Christmas recipes and ideas. Click here for the Food Network.

Delice Christmas Menu

At Delice catering, bringing food to you is our joy, our pleasure and our life. So let us help you with your Christmas Menu needs. Have a look at our Christmas Menu and let us know if we can help you cater for your christmas needs!

Click here to view our Christmas Menu

Delice Catering

Party Food Ideas

Cocktail Party Hors d’Oeuvres from Martha Stewart Click here to get the recipes

Holidays and Parties recipes from the Food Network Click here to get the recipes

Party food recipes from Jamie Oliver Click here to get the recipes

More Party food recipes and from Smitten Kitchen Click here to get the recipes

Chinese New Year Menu Ideas

Steamed Fish Fillets with Ginger and Spring onions Click here to see the recipe

Peking Duck Rolls Click here to see the recipe

Pork and Ginger Pot Stickers Click here to see the recipe

Steamed Pacific Oysters with Mirin and Soy Sauce Click here to see the recipe

Healthy Sweet & Sour King Prawn Stir Fry Click here to see the recipe

Spring Rolls Click here to see the recipe

Lobster Noodles Click here to see the recipe