One of the most important factors to consider when planning a catered event is seasonality. Ask your Dallas caterer about what ingredients are in season during the time your event will occur. Your caterer in Dallas should also recommend popular food items from the area and incorporate them into your menu as well! This time of year, in the Southwest United States is known as Hatch Chile Season! As a caterer in Dallas, our culinary teams love to spice up traditional dishes with Hatch Chiles every year – one of our favorites is Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese! Here is how you can re-create this super simple but delicious dish at home!
Hatch Chili Mac and Cheese
Serves (4-6)
Ingredients
2 Large Hatch Chile Peppers
8 oz of Elbow Macaroni
6 oz Whipping Cream
4 oz Smoked Cheddar grated
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Butter
Directions
Over an open flame, roast both sides of the Hatch Chiles until they blister. Place the blistered Chiles in a covered dish (such as a bowl with plastic wrap) and let them sit for about 5 minutes. While they sit, the Chiles will begin to sweat. Rinse the Chiles in cold water until their skin has been removed (if you have sensitive hands, you may want to wear gloves). Remove the seeds and finely dice the Chiles.
In a 4-quart saucepan add 2.5 quarts of water and the kosher salt. Once this begins to boil add the elbow pasta stirring regularly. Elbow takes about 9-11 minutes to cook. Once cooked remove from heat and drain
Meanwhile in another 4-quart saucepan melt the butter and add the diced Hatch Green Chiles and garlic. Sautee for 1 minute stirring with rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium and add whipping cream. Once cream begins to simmer (not boil), slowly add in the smoked cheddar 1 ounce at a time, using a wire whisk to stir.
Add your warm, drained elbow pasta to your cheese sauce, top with cheese or breadcrumbs – or both and enjoy!
A wedding is many things: a ceremony, a party, the joining of two families – the list is a mile long! When you look past the décor, flowers and the dress, a wedding is a celebration of love! While planning your wedding, spend some extra time and consideration on the most important part of any celebration – the food! By now you’ve probably determined what your wedding ceremony will look like. Maybe it’s traditional, classic, boho or casual – let your imagination run wild. Whatever your theme is, it should reflect the style and personality of you and your fiancé! The same rule applies to the after-wedding reception. Your wedding caterer in Dallas will help complete the vision you have for your wedding celebration that you want to share with your guests.
Sit-Down Dinner
The sit-down dinner is traditional and often used. The tables will be set before the dinner with centerpieces, plates, silver and glasses. Guests are generally served 3 or more courses by wait staff as they sit at assigned seating.
The benefit is that everyone has a seat at a table, and all are served at the same time. This lets you easily manage the time at your reception for the other activities you may want, such as speeches, cake cutting, special dances, etc. The sit-down dinner also allows you to easily budget for the amount of food you need with little waste. It is also simple. The bride can rest easy knowing that the sit-down dinner is handled by the wedding caterer and she won’t have to worry about any details.
The Buffet
A buffet is served at one or more long tables. The guest takes a plate, chooses preferred foods as they move down the table, and then goes to an assigned or unassigned table to enjoy their meal. This wedding catering option works wonderfully for large parties of 100+. As you can imagine, a buffet allows for more food variety which is great for guests with special diets and a variety of palates while saving costs on waitstaff.
Food Stations
Food stations are similar to the buffet option in that guests will choose their own food and seating can be assigned or unassigned. The difference is that one long table is not used. Instead, several different food stations, with one theme each, are placed around the reception area. There will be several related foods at each station. For example, a Barbeque food station could have Smoked Turkey, Mesquite Smoked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze, Seasoned Pinto Beans, Mac & Cheese, Sweet Cabbage Slaw, BBQ Sauce and Skillet Corn Bread. Another station may hold all the fixings for Fried Chicken and Waffles and another station may house a selection of salads or even a selection of desserts. The type and number of food stations is determined by the number of guests and the preferences of the bride and groom. This option works wonderfully for large groups (100+). The large variety of food can easily accommodate specialty diets and the theme of your reception. Another advantage of this reception style is that guests may mingle and interact easier as they wander from station to station.
Hors D’oeuvre Reception
The perfect choice for a smaller wedding reception is an hors d’oeuvre reception. Your wedding caterer can station, or tray pass the hors d’oeuvres to your guests during the reception. You can choose from a variety of options ranging from light to heavy, Asian-inspired to traditional American flavors, or a custom menu created just for you! An hors d’oeuvre reception is an ideal option for keeping guests entertained during a cocktail hour before dinner for a bride who doesn’t wish to serve a full meal at her wedding.
Make sure that your wedding reception is as beautiful as the one you planned on Pinterest and tastes as good as it looks! Contact us to begin planning your wedding catering today!
About Us:
G Texas Catering is one of the leading catering and special events company operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, providing upscale catering, bar services and event design for high profile corporate events, galas, conventions, social gatherings, special occasions and for some of Dallas-Fort Worth’s top venues and meeting planners
The Reeves Family Farm has begun planting! The G Texas Catering Culinary team loves to utilize fresh, local produce from Reeves Family Farm to create delicious, nutrient-rich meals at events in Dallas. As one of the largest event caterersin the Dallas area, we order and prepare hundreds of thousands of pounds of food every year – we owe it to our clients and our community to ensure that our operation is environmentally-friendly and sustainable.
Why are we so happy about Spring/Summer harvest at the Reeves Family Farm?
Eating local is good for us all. “Local” can mean that you get your food from farms that are close by you, but it could also mean going to the farmer’s market and buying from the farmer you can chat with every Saturday morning, or growing your own food in your backyard.
As people are becoming more aware of the food/health connection, more are asking questions about where their food comes from. Highly processed foods may be convenient, but the health benefits can’t compare to fresh food. Likewise, many ask if their produce is local, but also if chemicals are used while it’s growing or after it is harvested. Knowing these things empowers you to make the best choices to eat healthy for a long and vibrant life. Buying from your local farmer is the best option to ensure your food is fresh, organic and at its maximum nutrient level.
Health Benefits to Buying Locally Grown Food
It’s best for food to ripen in its own time. This allows the fruit or vegetable to accumulate all the nutrients possible. Sometimes at the grocery store, you might see a tiny sticker on your fruit or vegetable indicating it was grown in a far-flung location. This little fruit or vegetable may have traveled a thousand miles or more just to get to your supermarket. Before it started its journey, it may not have been completely ripe when it was picked and therefore may have lost many nutrients during the long trek to you. A study in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that healthy nutrients in blackberries more than quadrupled as they became ripe. Take advantage of the enhanced nutrients by eating local produce.
It’s also best to eat food grown “in season” for optimum nutrition. There’s a reason plants grow when they do because that is the time nature allows it to grow to its potential. One study by Montclair State University found that broccoli grown out-of-season had just half the vitamin C as broccoli is grown in season. For the most nutrients and the most flavorful taste, in season fruit and vegetables are superior.
Environmental Benefits to Buying Locally Grown Food
You may have heard the word ‘sustainability’ used to describe farms. This term includes using the land for a common good and using farming practices that will enhance the land. Sustainability is about maintaining a farm long-term, with wise agricultural insight that keeps it producing year after year. Above all, sustainable farmers know how to plan and plant their crops in a way that refreshes the soil and ensures that the land will continue to be useful for crops. Let’s face it, everyone needs farms and farmers. No one wins if farms are divided up into homesteads or business areas. And of course, we all need the produce to keep us healthy.
Purchasing locally reduces food miles (the distance that food has traveled – from the place it was produced to where it will be sold). Reducing the food miles accumulated during transportations will lessen the number of fossil fuels consumed, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Eat organic every day! Fruit and vegetables produced without chemicals mean the produce is organic. A farmer must pay a fee to use the term Certified Organic so many smaller farmers don’t use the term even if they are using tried-and-true organic farming practices.
G Texas Catering is proud to use organic produce from local farms. Our local farmers are artists at working with nature and creating produce that we are proud to serve to you.
About Us:
G Texas Catering is one of the leading catering and special events company operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, providing upscale catering, bar services and event design for high profile corporate events, galas, conventions, social gatherings, special occasions and for some of Dallas-Fort Worth’s top venues and meeting planners
The Pearl at Sabine Creek creates cherished memories for its guests with a beautiful colonial-style wedding and event venue featuring premium event planning and catering services in Dallas, Texas
The Pearl presents a charming event space for private events and weddings in Dallas
The Pearl at Sabine Creek offers a beautiful ranch setting for weddings and private events with a colonial-style event venue. The southern lure of the facility and its beautiful amenities offers guests the opportunity to create cherished memories with friends and family. For brides-to-be, the Pearl captures the beauty of southern culture with a noted charm for wedding ceremonies. This event venue delivers an exquisite rural backdrop for your nuptials with its plantation-style setting, presenting incredible photo opportunities. Guests booking a private event or wedding at the facility will also enjoy exclusive access to the property and grounds, as well as comprehensive catering and bar services on the day of their event. This impressive event venue delivers a warm and inviting atmosphere for guests and accommodates a range of event settings, including but not limited to, weddings, anniversary parties, galas, and other private events.
Nestled within 8 acres of natural surroundings in Royse City, Texas, The Pearl at Sabine Creek grants more than enough space for large and small functions. A combined effort by owners Barry and Connie to erect an event space where guests can create timeless memories, one can see the incredible benefits and features this venue provides prospective clients. The private surroundings of the expansive countryside and the impressive design and structure of the building will bring style and grace to any event. The venue’s spacious rooms and floor plans will allow you the flexibility to host events of every style and scale. For those who wish to utilize the venue’s outdoor space for their next special celebration, the scenic beauty of the Sabine Creek countryside will also complement these occasions.
The Pearl at Sabine Creek is an up-and-coming event venue with a capacity to fit up to 300 guests, presenting a classic appeal that caters to wedding celebrations. Dedicated to creating the best possible experience for the bride, groom and wedding guests on this special day, the Pearl offers a range of beautiful and exclusive amenities. The event venue includes two large suites for the bride and groom that have been specifically tailored with their comfort in mind. The Bridal Suite provides a private bathroom, surround mirrors, dressing areas and vanities for the getting-ready process before the ceremony. The Grooms Suite offers a private bathroom as well with premium locker-style
amenities that include 2 screen TVs, an Xbox gaming unit, and bar. This wedding venue delivers additional perks to make for a stunning event, featuring a ballroom with high ceilings, mezzanine with Juliette- balconies, and a Grand Staircase for both the bride and groom to make their entrance. An ample amount of natural lighting, sparkling chandeliers, specialty up-lighting, and focal lighting will also set the mood and tone for your event, and the large dance hall will keep your guests entertained throughout the night. Other amenities include a dedicated selfie-photo booth room with accompanying backdrops and the option to choose from an indoor or outdoor ceremony, with forever green turf grass to create the picture-perfect setting. The Pearl’s natural landscape will complement the design of your wedding and accentuate the gorgeous elements of your celebration.
The Pearl at Sabine Creek offers catering, bar and event planning services to make your event a success. Whether you’re looking for a buffet-style service or a seated dinner reception for your wedding, G Texas Catering will create first-class menus that both you and your guests will love. Our turn-key bar services are also the perfect pairing for your event and our bar services team will work with you to craft signature cocktails of your choosing to be served to your wedding guests. Both the catering and bar services team will take careful measures and considerations when planning your menus to create the perfect night for your wedding or special event. The Pearl provides a spacious prep kitchen area for our team to complete the finishing touches and deliver your service with excellence. The vision for your event will be communicated and reviewed by all of our staff and the Pearl will ensure that the setup and break down of your event is handled by their experienced team. The event venue also provides an on-site venue manager on the day of your event to handle any potential issues that may arise. Regardless of the size or occasion of your event, the facility, and our team will provide you with the highest-quality experience and service for your special day.
If you are interested in booking this venue for your next event, contact usor one of our Sales Professionals at (214) 421-0774
Dallas meetings and events can be personalized to fit your business’s needs with catering and event planning services at the Serendipity Labs office in Dallas, Texas.
Dallas Coworking offices delivering high-quality professional experiences
Serendipity Labs offers flexible office spaces for business professionals in the Dallas Arts District. Coworking options, meeting and events, private offices and team rooms are readily available to meet your professional needs. The “inspired” workplace design fosters creativity, allowing business professionals to collaborate with one another. The variety of work settings will allow your team to plan high-profile meetings which can be supplemented with catering services to accommodate your clients or coworkers. In addition to corporate catering packages, these beautiful and upscale offices feature a variety of in-house services and first-rate technology to maintain a productive work environment for your team. These coworking spaces provide you with the privacy and flexibility needed to thrive in the workplace. With professionals no longer limited to corporate offices to succeed in their career, coworking has become an ideal option. Serendipity offers a unique workplace experience, incorporating the provisions of the corporate office with an environment that features a range of work settings for you to choose from. The benefits of a coworking space are much more comprehensive than complimentary coffee, printing, and access to premium snacks. For Dallas professionals, this space allows them to break away from the corporate office regime with a refreshing environment that offers a range of services to stimulate creative and professional development. Whether you’re looking for creativity and collaboration, or a private and distraction-free workplace, Serendipity will deliver whatever professional setting you need.
Comprehensive Catering and Bar Service packages for corporate events and meetings
With full-time dedicated offices for group sizes of 4-8, Dallas professionals can utilize these spaces for their corporate meetings. Workplace memberships will accommodate full-time and part-time coworking, with team rooms and private offices available. Serendipity at Dallas Hall Arts also features 6 meeting rooms to seat up to 50 clients, and you can expect to receive premium amenities and exclusive access to a variety of services. Professionals can also enjoy catered lunches during their busy schedule for meetings held within these conference rooms. G Texas Catering provides comprehensive corporate catering packages so that you can remain productive without having to leave the office. These catering services can also be tailored to your client’s needs with a premium list of food offerings to choose from. With the addition of our new restaurant concept, The Artisan, opening in late Spring, business professionals at the Serendipity Labs office will also have the option to choose from a large selection of chef-prepared meals and grab-n-go entrees. Located in the Dallas Hall Arts Building, the Artisan provides convenient access to a delicious craft kitchen and bar for professionals that are looking to leave the office but stay within the Hall Arts complex. It will also be offering an in-office meal delivery service for those that do not want to disrupt their busy work routine.
The spacious first floor of the Serendipity Labs office can be utilized as an event venue with a capacity to fit up to 100 guests. This event space features a stunning view of the sculpture walk and offers upscale catering and bar services during corporate events. Guests can enjoy a delicious array of stationed or tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and premium hand-crafted cocktails while attending these functions. The facility, and our event planners, will ensure that both you and your guests have the necessary resources for a successful and enjoyable event. A dedicated event planner will also take charge and assist you in planning your next high-profile meeting or corporate function. The spacious floor plans at Serendipity Labs grant flexibility in tailoring the event design to your vision. Our event planners take the time to understand the needs of both you and your guests, and events are planned carefully to guarantee flawless execution.
If you are interested in booking this venue for your next corporate or private function, contact us or one of our Sales Professionals at (214) 421-0774
The Old Red Museum is a timeless event venue in Dallas, Texas that conveys a rich history and unprecedented style with its event planning and catering services.
Better known as “Old Red”, this 1892 Romanesque Courthouse was once the heart of Dallas County life and government. With timeless elements that can be tailored to any event setting, this venue is great for corporate events, social gatherings and private parties. Despite its transformations, The Old Red Museum incorporates many of the features and architectural elements from its original standing. The historical and cultural significance of this event space presents an environment brimming with photo opportunities. Pictures set against the venue’s grand entryways made of marble and stone or the beautifully restored Grand Staircase provide the perfect backdrop for your special event.
The Old Red Museum is a classic wedding venue in Dallas, Texas
Many nuptials have been held in The Old Red Museum, and the historic rooms still maintain their original grace and appeal for guests wanting a more traditional wedding. The venue’s largest rental space, The Great Hall, features 20-foot ceilings, chandeliers, Victorian color schemes and exquisite arches that accentuate the building’s original architectural design. Guests will find that the space’s refinement and beauty make for a stunning event. The Hatton W. Sumners Courtroom is another spectacular room that accommodates up to 120 guests for ceremonies. Additionally, the Restoration Room holds up to 250 guests and offers an area in one of the Old Red’s turrets for your ceremony. A private bridal suite is also available for weddings, providing plenty of space to dress and prepare before the nuptials. During the reception, guests have access to the museum level where they can mingle while enjoying appetizers and cocktails prepared by our incredible catering and bar services team.
The Restoration Room may be a premier choice for weddings, but it’s also an ideal event space to host your corporate party. This stately room can accommodate up to 120 guests with the inclusion of tables and chairs for corporate meetings or functions. The Great Hall can also seat up to 300 guests with spacious accommodations for catering services. The variety of rooms and color schemes available allows the G Texas Catering team to cater and design an event tailored to your specific vision.
If you are interested in booking this venue for your next corporate or private function, contact us one of our Sales Professionals at (214) 421-0774.
