Summer is the time to party.

Well, summer is here and it’s time to plan your outdoor party.  Whether an intimate wedding on the beach, a cocktail party by the pool, a child’s birthday party, barbeque (BBQ), or a corporate picnic, the staff at The Cantering Caterer are here to help you plan and produce the best party ever.  We take pride in our clients’ happiness!!

Grilling is the summer thing and our chefs love it.  Combined with cool and festive salads – many of our veggies are from local and organic farms -  we can complete a meal that stands out from the norm.  Color, flavor, texture….  Don’t forget just the right location to take the party over the top.

A wedding on the beach in Westport is just so romantic – we did one on Compo last week. The cool breeze and spectacular sunset just made it perfect!!  Grilled Peach Glazed Chicken Breast, crunchy natural Hot Dogs and Rich Manâ Burgers served with Watermelon, Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Quattro Potato Salad with Rosemary Infused Olive Oil and a Baby Spinach/ Blueberry/ Strawberry Salad with a Poppy Seed Dressing will thrill you guests.  We are doing a similar menu for a Fourth of July Party this week!

A cocktail party by the pool is a great way to build business, re-bond the family, or just kick back and relax with friends.  Cool Hemingway Bellini’s, Minty Mojitos and Rum Iced Green Tea by the pool.  Casual fair with a flair.  Panko Fried Chicken Tidbits with Ginger Apricot Glaze, mini Sirloin Sliders with Balsamic Shallots, mini Pork Tacos with Mango Salsa, Sesame Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Foam, Grilled Ripe Carolina Peaches with Balsamic Drizzle, and maybe some Connecticut Oyster or Clam Spicy Shooters.  Make a Sunday evening one to remember.

Kid’s birthday parties can have two slightly different menus to appeal to everyone.  Mini Hot Dogs, grilled Meatloaf Dogs (easier to eat than a Burger), grilled Polenta Sticks along with Melon Wedges will thrill the kids with all sorts of condiments.  Hummel Long Dogs, assorted Brats and Sausages and Rosemary Chicken Kebobs served with Grilled Polenta Cakes, Broccolini & Shiitake Salad and a Radicchio, Chive and Parsley.  Condiments such as Sweet Onion and Pepper Relish, Honey Mustard, roasted Tri Colored Peppers and Roasted Garlic Eggplant Tapenade round out the party.  Make your own Ice Cream Sundaes for dessert!  We just found a small company in Port Chester that makes purple ice cream!

Treat your company for a job well done in the first half of the year by throwing a family corporate picnic.  There are many state and town parks that can be utilized as a venue – Compo Beach in Westport, Sherwood Island State Park, Penfield Pavillion in Fairfield, the list goes on…  Some have covered facilities, just in case.  Start off with grilled Pizzas with Humus, Grilled Veggies and Parmesan Cheese.  Or, maybe some Pulled Pork Sliders?  Blueberry Iced Tea and Raspberry Lemonade to cool everyone down.  Barbecued Boneless Chicken is the dish of the day.  Both dark and white meat seasoned well and served with a variety of barbeque sauces.  Teriyaki Glaze, Roasted Garlic, Spicy Tex- Mex and a traditional BBQ.  5 Bean Salad, Tri Colored Cheese Tortellini with Basil Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Caesar Salad with Olives and Ricotta Salata Cheese and mini Ciabatta Rolls.  End the day with Iced Caramel Coffees and seasonal Fresh Fruit.  A day your staff will remember.

Whatever your party needs are this summer, The Catering Caterer will be happy to meet your needs with the freshest, most flavorful foods and the a pleasant professional staff to make sure everything is perfect.  Speak to our Event Planners today.  They will help you work out all the details.  Lets have a party!!

Chef Scott G.