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5 Breakfast Catering Ideas for Your Next Event

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:13:36 GMT

Breakfast foods have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many restaurants offering an ALL DAY BREAKFAST option. Why not elevate your next event by embracing the ever-growing breakfast trend!

Delight your guests with a diverse selection of sweet and savoury morning classics, including delectable pastries, bacon and egg rolls, healthy fruit and yoghurt bowls, and refreshing beverages, like freshly squeezed juices, aromatic coffee, and soothing tea.

Here are 5 breakfast catering ideas to bring your next event to a whole new level:

1. Build-Your-Own Breakfast Bar

Set up a buffet-style station, where everyone customises their own breakfast options by offering a selection of toppings, spreads, and fillings for items like bagels, toast, yoghurt parfaits , fruit bowls , and many more!

2. Healthy Yogurt Bowls

Cater those who are health-conscious but still have a sweet tooth with our healthy yoghurt and fruit salad pods .

3. Continental Breakfast Boxes

Make your life easier, by offering individual continental breakfast boxes, such as mini butter croissants , mini muffins , protein balls and bacon and egg sliders .

4. Live It Up In Paris!

Take a short trip to Paris, by offering a wide selection of sweet pastries, from mini butter croissants to an assortment of macarons .

5. English High Tea

Elevate your next event by offering popular finger foods, such as small bite-sized sandwiches and Danish pastries , just like you are enjoying high tea in The Tearoom Room at QVB.

St Laurent Catering offers a diverse selection of breakfast catering options for your next event.

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How to Choose the Right Catering Menu for Your Event

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:13:33 GMT

Consider Dietary Requirements

Respecting guests' food preferences creates an inclusive environment and understanding of allergies, intolerances as well as religious dietary considerations to choose the best catering option. Separation of the food array best allows guests to eat freely without fear of food contamination and limiting meal options. Consider using fresh product based on seasonality to ensure strong flavours and high-quality dishes.

St Laurent offers a plethora of catering options that take into account vegan , vegetarian , dairy-free and low-gluten eaters without sacrificing delicious flavours.

Choose which Convenience Best Compliments the Event

Creating the perfect event involves curating the perfect menu to go along with it. Avoid larger meals and opt for finger foods when kids make up a large part of the guest list. In contrast, the buffet style is a hit amongst corporate parties for people to take what they need and avoid food wastage. Networking events tend to cater for mess-free options like arancini balls, our Finger Sandwiches and fried appetisers by avoiding soupy dumplings and frosted cupcakes.

Consult your Caterer Carefully

Closely working with your caterer allows deep insight into how to heighten your event and bring people closer together by consulting the delivery method and at what time is optimal, and if it can feed the appropriate number of guests without a surplus of food left over. Consider how it would be best served and displayed. A reputable caterer has prior experience and would advise the best options that best meet needs and budgets.

Since you're on St Laurent Catering already, you should check out our catering menu !

Catering Trends: What's Hot in the Food Industry

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:12:58 GMT

Grazing Platters and Charcuterie Boards

These somehow have never lost their opportunity to popularise events due to their aesthetically pleasing setup and convenience for guests to snack whenever without getting too full. The assortment of cheese, crackers, and meat provides a luxurious and interactive experience accompanied by a variety of condiments, nuts and fresh fruits to enhance the flavour combinations.

St Laurent offers a variety of grazing platters that caters to many dietary requirements, like the Artisan Antipasto Platter .

Vegan & Vegetarian Options

Who said meatless options had to be boring? Let St Laurent Catering do what it does best. Starting slowly with Meatless Monday could be a way to try out the tastiest options available, including our Vegan Teriyaki Tofu Bowl (GF) (VE) or the Middle East Mezze (GF) (V) . The hottest meatless meat recipe recently has to be soya chaap - a mix between tofu and satan made entirely with soy and flour as the perfect meat substitute.

Embracing Cultural Foods

We know that there are hundreds of dishes globally that are created in specific ways with a variety of ingredients and techniques that are passed down and modified between generations that contribute to the unique experience for the one who tastes it. St Laurent introduces distinctive flavours to its audience to explore beyond the traditional meals that are offered, with the Salmon Poke Bowl (GF) (DF) and the Thai Beef Salad (GF) (DF) (N) without the commitment of making it at home.

Want to see more? Check out our full catering menu .

Creating a Memorable Food Experience: Tips for Catered Events

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:12:31 GMT

Some of us eat with our eyes and with a good spread will only be a good experience. Design and layout, structure and flow can turn an average experience into a luxurious buffet-level affair.

Levels on Levels

Implementing something as simple as decorations organises food displays while optimising the use of limited space without having an overwhelming amount of food. The use of cake tables and platters to store baked goods gives height and dimensions, as well as vases full of flowers to give more life to the selection or even labelling the items with decorative cards for guests with dietary requirements ranging from vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and low gluten. Additionally, including miniature-themed toppers to create appeal and differentiate between eating styles. In turn, guests can navigate the food offers efficiently and reduce congestion at the serving table through a visually enhancing experience.

Interactive Experiences

Indulging in a luxurious experience involves various meal options and many ways to present the dishes best. For a touch of decadence, invest in a chocolate foundation because who doesn't love tempered chocolate and an array of dipping options for your childhood self to be ecstatic over? Or a grand display of a self-serve buffet with every cuisine available to satisfy taste preferences. Alternatively, finger foods are a hit as they offer convenience and are provided in single servings allowing you to create your own palette.

Or make your own with the hands-on Falafel Party Platters that celebrates the depts of Mediterranean flavours featuring pickled veggies accompanied by hummus, garlic dip and fresh Lebanese bread.

Stylish Presentation & Display

As the Kardashian birthdays do best, their catering does better for every age group and every interest in mind that additionally best compliments the event being hosted. Paying careful attention and intricacy when using elegant techniques and patterns to aesthetically display dishes topped with garnishes to add to the expensive taste. For example, colour-themed food and drinks are created, as well as a reimagining of the kids' favourite characters.

For this very reason, St Laurent Catering offers the exquisite Artisan Antipasto Platter that suffices your charcuterie board dreams with an array of sopressa, ham, pickles, hummus dip, tortilla flatbread and more to feast your eyes on.

If you are digging for more catering options, see our full catering menu .

Tips for Planning a Successful Catered Event

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:32:50 GMT

Trying to plan a successful catered event? Consider the tips below.

Choosing the Right Caterer

They should be a breath of fresh air when ironing out the other aspects of the event. The ones who have their own team of logistics, spectacular time management and a unique spread that covers dietary requirements, appropriate portions, and quality service that stands a good reputation with previous experience and qualifications to rely on them for the next event.

If you're reading this, you might as well order from us since we offer breakfast , lunch , as well as morning and afternoon tea from our most popular categories consisting of cold and hot finger food , desserts , and even healthier options, including salads and sandwiches made fresh to order.

Considering Event Logistics

When considering how food enhances an experience, delivery and execution, it plays hand-in-hand in determining optimum success for both the event and the efficiency of the service. Taking into account the available facilities and the distribution of dishes while abiding by safety practices, guest flow, and dietary restrictions portrays a sense of professionalism between the catering team and other stakeholders involved through timely and coordinated scheduling effectiveness.

St Laurent Catering takes into account various dietary requirements as well as picky eaters by catering for dairy-free , vegan , vegetarian and low gluten for any time of the day.

Planning for Mishaps

Always being prepared for any scenario while keeping it cool signifies how hard the backend works by factoring malfunctions or unexpected problems by adjusting last minute and avoiding reaching a panic state. This requires the consideration of weather, backup equipment, and avoiding a surplus of food, all while having attentive and prepared staff that can multitask.