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January 10, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Savory Cuisines works very hard to make sure that the venues in which we have preferred status receive our full recommendation when ever possible. Working with preferred venues and vendors helps event planners have confidence that their event will go off without a hitch. This is because of the frequency in which the different entities work together will, in most cases, make for a streamlined event with less unforeseen issues. The following is a brief description of Savory Cuisines’ top four venues.

Rembrandt Yard is one of our favorite venues to work at purely because of its premium location and the sheer beauty of the event center. They are located at 1301 Spruce Street right in the heart of downtown Boulder. This venue is bright, airy, and adorned with positively gorgeous art. The floor to ceiling windows not only let in a tremendous amount of light but it also provides an amazing backdrop for any event. This venue can accommodate guests on two different floors which each hold up to 150 people for sit-down dinners and 300 people for stand-up events.

The Boulder Theater is also located in the heart of downtown Boulder and is available for private event rentals. This historical art deco building offers event planners with a vast array of options as it is a multi-use facility. Since this venue is still a fully functional theater, it is great for events like meetings, conferences, concerts, movie screenings, weddings, and family reunions. The Boulder Theater can comfortably hold anywhere from 100 to 700 people for private events and up to 1000 people for concerts.

The Koenig Alumni Center located on the CU campus and is also an historical building. This beautiful building was constructed in 1884 and was originally used as the university president’s place of residence. Over the last 128 years the building has gone through many renovations which have made it one of the most sought after venues in Boulder. The first floor, including the backyard, is available for rent for private events typically from May through mid-August. They do also have some availability during the holidays for those kinds of events as well.

The Stone Mountain Lodge is located in Lyons Colorado which is just north of Boulder. This venue offers the best of what Colorado has in terms of outdoor events even in the rain! Their unique location makes them a convenient choice for those who want a somewhat rustic feel without traveling too far. This venue can easily accommodate 150-200 people per reception tent.

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Food, Health, And Large Scale Party Planning

November 11, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Regardless what kind of event you are planning, the size of the event does matter as there are certain details that must be addressed when serving food to a very big group is concerned. For this reason hiring a professional catering company, like Savory Cuisines Catering, is your best bet at having stress free, well executed, food safe event.

If you are just in the beginning stages of planning your event, here are a few food and health safety tips that can help move you along the way. As with anything else, planning ahead of time is your best defense against encountering problems in the future. If you are planning a large event, where the general public will be attending, you will need to contact your local health department for directions on what type of permits you are required to hold. If food is being served than in most case a temporary food service permit is require. Other instances where a permit is not required to host an event include when that event is to be held in a facility that already has a food permit or when the food is being prepared by a licensed catering company. The health department will also be able to provide you with details regarding where the food should be prepared or stored onsite and menu planning guidelines as well. For example if you are hosting a Christmas fundraiser for children you will not be aloud to serve any peanuts for safety reasons.

The best way to plan a food safe event is to keep the menus simple and to avoid things that require special handling to prevent bacteria growth. Also practicing good health and hygiene is imperative when executing the event. It is important to make sure anyone who is handling food wears gloves and has their hair pulled back. Cleaning up and breakdown also presents opportunities for cross contamination so this process need to be handled with care as well.

When putting on large scale events you are generally not allowed to have any “home cooking” what-so-ever and may only have food that has been produced by a trust licensed catering company. This is because these companies have already been inspected by the health department and are familiar with the kinds of regulations that must be followed.

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Savory Cuisines Catering: The Complete Package

October 25, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Savory Cuisines Catering has been serving the Boulder/Denver area for over 10 years and is recognized as the caterer of choice for exceptional food, quality in service, and innovative party designs. It is our goal to make sure our guests expectations are surpassed by delivering services that go above and beyond other caterer’s typical practices. We have a large dedicated staff of chefs, servers, and event planners who are there to ensure our clients have the opportunity to enjoy every aspect of their event just as their guests would. When we come into someone’s home or a venue every single part of the event setup and breakdown is handled and executed by professionals with years of experience.

We are a unique company in the fact that we offer customizable catering services to every client. We do have several standard catering packages that our clients can choose from however the majority of folk who choose Savory Cuisines usually take advantage of creating a unique menu that showcases who they are. Our talented chefs have worldly experience and specialize in Southwest, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Italian, Irish, and Traditional American style cuisines. We have also grown into and adapted our fusion style of cooking that really allows our enthusiastic clients to be adventurous. Our services are also just as customizable as our menus. We can provide our clients with the full shebang or just a selection of services depending on their needs. We do this because there are many different groups of people who organize caterings everyday for an assortment of reasons. This means that sometimes a simple buffet style continental breakfast is all that is needed; while other times a plated formal sit-down style of service is called for.

The best way to determine exactly what you need for an event is to have a one on one consolation with one of our amazing event planners. These professionals are the best people to direct you in your planning process. Not only can they help with the visual appeal of the event in terms of tablescaping, floor planning, decorations, and design but they are also have extensive knowledge regarding vendor pricing and budgets which are oftentimes huge contributor factors during the planning process. Day-of planner services are also available and help eliminate stress of the party coordinator who wears too many hats. So whether you are planning a large corporate function, a small intimate home gathering, or the biggest day of your life, your wedding; Savory Cuisines Catering is there for you every step of the way. When you hire Savory Cuisines you are hiring the complete catering package!

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Party Planner Do’s and Don’ts For This Holiday Season

October 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

With the holiday season quickly approaching many people are already thinking about planning holiday parties and events. It is never too early to get organized for an event especially if it’s large and formal. Many corporations work several months in advance in an effort to secure the best services for their events since this is a very busy time of the year for catering companies, rental companies, and venues. With that being said, it is best to contact local companies now to prevent scrambling for vendors the minute. Savory Cuisines Catering is one of the premier catering companies in Boulder Colorado and provides everything needed to pull of an amazing event under one roof. This article will go over several general do’s and don’ts that are helpful to keep in mind while planning a holiday event.

Do: Contact Savory Cuisines Catering today for a quote and to schedule a tasting if you are in the Denver/Boulder area of Colorado.

Don’t: Leave planning an important event to the last minute as this can oftentimes result in having to be more flexible with details than you would otherwise have to be.

Do: If you are planning on having an event in your home or at your place of business, it is important to make sure there is ample space for caterers to come and set up.

Don’t: Expect the vendors you hire to work around a mess as it will hinder there ability to be efficient.

Do: If you are planning on having volunteers from your organization or family help with party set up and clean up, make sure you inform the companies you hire so that they know what tasks they are responsible for and which ones that are not.

Don’t: Assign volunteers jobs or tasks that they are not prepared to handle especially if the companies you hire provide staff.

Do: Regardless the size of the event or location, it is always a good idea to make a rough timeline and turn that in to the catering company so that the event will run according to plan.

Don’t: Get too involved with planning every single minute of the timeline, as it is important to be flexible the day of the event.

Do: Make sure you have provided all the decorations and instructions to the caterers prior to or at the very beginning of an event so important aspects such as the CEO’s special toast is not forgotten.

Don’t: Leave details like deciding on centerpieces or seating arrangements to the last minute.

Do: Turn all final guest counts, deposits and other important details in on time to your vendors in an effort to make the transition from planning to execution.

Don’t: Try to do everything yourself especially if you are not experienced in planning a holiday event.

Do: Consider your guests taste preferences and work with a professional to plan a menu that will be well received by all.

Savory Cuisines Catering is full service catering company with talented event planners on staff. Although planning ahead of time is best Savory Cuisines does honor last minute orders as well. Be sure to call today to get a quote for your next event.

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Menu Planning With Fall Vegetables

October 3, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Fall is an amazing time of the year to experiment with seasonal vegetables and fruits. The cooler months bring vibrant colors to the gardens and rich flavors to the table. Wonderful spiced beverages and pies, delicious soups, roast meats and comfort food come to mind most often when thinking of fall cuisines. With that being said, most people do not realize that almost all fall fruits and vegetables are considered healthy super foods. Menu planning for events and everyday meals can be fun and exciting when you incorporate fall flavors. The following is a brief description of some the fall’s most flavorful produce and their nutritional values.

Beets are readily known for their detoxifying and cancer fighting characteristics as well as being delicious. Beets have a wonderful earthy flavor and vibrant color. Most people recognize beets by their brilliant ruby or purple hue, however there are also golden and white beets. Beets contain vitamin c, folate, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorus and fiber. Beet not only provide color and nutrition to your menus but also go well with robust fall cheeses, wines, and heart greens like kale and arugula.

Brussels sprouts are small in size but big in nutrient value. It is beneficial to add brussels sprouts to your diet during the colder months as they are jammed packed with immune boosters. Vitamin B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, beta carotene, folate, omega-3 oils, and protein work together to with disease-fighting phytochemicals like glucosinolates and antioxidant phenols to make them extremely good for you. These little baby cabbages are crunchy, hold up well all kinds of cooking methods, and are especially tasty when roasted with butter, nuts and bacon.

Sweet potatoes contain vitamin B6, C, beta carotene, copper, iron, potassium and lots of fiber. These potatoes are a much healthier alternative to starchy regular potatoes, Yukon’s, or even red potatoes, plus they taste better. They have a sweet node that can be played up for deserts or that can be rounded out for more savory preferences. These iron rich potatoes are especial good for women and have proven mood boosting qualities.

Roasted fall vegetable medleys are flavorful ways to serve a variety of different vegetables depending on what you or your dinner guests enjoy eating. Classic fall herbs and other seasonings coupled with nuts, bacon, and dried fruit are also a great way to enhance your meats, stuffings and pastries. As you can see there are many advantages of planning your fall event menus around seasonal vegetables. Not only will your be feeding your guest food that is bursting with flavor but it will also be good for them.

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Colorado Fall Weddings

September 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Fall in Colorado is one of the most beautiful times of the year to get married. The aspens, oaks, maples, and cotton woods that cover the Rocky Mountains come to life during this time with bright yellows, reds, and burnt oranges; making fall the perfect back drop for a wedding. The fall offers tons of inspiration for a unique wedding with vibrant color palates, exotic venues, delicious seasonal foods, fun favors and festive decorative ideas.

The best venue for a fall wedding is of course the beautiful outdoors, and in Colorado fall can bring both snow and sunshine in the same day. With that being said, this should not discourage you from having an outdoor wedding but should rather just prepare you for what the weather has in store. A tent to protect your guests from the elements is always a must when planning an outdoor wedding but is especially essential for on in the fall. Fall brides may want to consider renting heating lamps, having a fire pit or providing low cost shawls for their guests if they plan to have an event that carries on into the evening.

Choosing warm fall colors for your bridesmaids and incorporating them into your tablescapes is sometime all you need in terms of pulling off a fall themed wedding. Traditional fall wedding colors are purples, golds, browns and oranges. This year funky jewel tones are being paired with these classic colors in combination like bright pink and brown and ivory or Kelly green with slate gray, according to the Knot. Decoration possibilities for fall are endless and can get to be really fun and innovative. This year consider using white pumpkins as centerpieces, candied apples for gifts, maple leaf place card holders, and dahlias or the newly engineer chocolate brown roses for your flowers.

Fantastic seasonal food is another reason why fall wedding are so welcoming. Yummy pumpkin pies, spiced alcoholic beverage, squash, roasted meats, turkey legs, tasty soups, stuffing, and festive cakes are just a few examples of things you can serve. A catering company will be able to help plan a menu that will warm your guest’s bellies and set the tone for heart felt night.

The bonus about having a fall wedding if often times the reduced cost of services. Typically from September to February is considered the off-season for many wedding venues and vendors. This frequently translates into open date availability, reduced travel expenses for guests, discounted honeymoon vacations packages, wedding registries that are not on back order, and off-season flower discounts. Be sure to contact Savory Cuisines Catering for more ideas on your upcoming 2011 fall wedding.

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Back Yard Menus, Events And Birthday Parties

September 8, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Your backyard can be the perfect venue or location for your upcoming event. The spring, summer and fall are perfect times for families to gather and celebrate with barbeques, picnics, and birthday parties. Depending on the size of your backyard will dictate how large of a party you can have.

Despite the guest count, your backyard event will be a hit and a huge success if are sure to serve good food and tasty beverages. Spring, summer and fall all have very different tastes that come to mind. By utilizing these flavors in your menu you will be able to bring a festive atmosphere to the event. From fresh berries and citrus to butternut squash and cranberries your choices are endless. Employing a professional caterer to help put together the perfect menu for your event is always a great idea. Catering companies can bring fun menus idea to the table such as serving fruit skewers with assorted dipping sauces and dry mixes as well as hosting a build your-own tacos, sliders or sundae bars. These simple guest friendly inspired menus are always a hit regardless the age of the guest. Of course chicken fingers with lots of sauces and macaroni and cheese go over very well for just about every kid party imaginable.

Kid’s birthday parties are a great opportunity for you show your loved ones you care by making their day extra special. Planning games and activities for guests to do is a great way to break the ice. Fun games like bobbing for apples or a bean bag toss will get all your guests participating and are simple enough for everyone to enjoy. Depending on the event you are hosting, you may even consider doing more challenging games or ones that are theme appropriate.

In today’s society some sweet sixteens, bat mitzvahs, quinceaneras and 1st birthdays are celebrated as if the child was royalty. With that being said, sometime the stress of hosting these events can over shadow the fun parts. Utilizing a catering company for your next backyard event is a way to take all the stress out of it and actually have a party that you can attend as a guest.

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Exciting Summer 2011 Menus!!!

July 4, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Savory Cuisines Catering’s 2011 Summer Wedding Season has arrived and is off to a great start! Our calendar is booked with multiple events every weekend keeping all of our staff busy and happy. From quaint little backyard receptions to elaborated celebrations, one thing is constant: great food. Savory Cuisines menus are exciting and diverse but offer classic ingredients that everyone loves. This season offers light and fresh fare with decadent accents and flavors.

With our talented chefs it has been easy to develop menus that are tailored specifically to the bride and groom’s tastes and reflects who they are as a couple. Creating a tailored menu with our clients is a chance for us to do what we do best by cooking amazing food. We get the opportunity to provide our guests with something that is unique to their event and that people will remember and talk about for years to come.

The following are just a few personalized menus that were created. If you are interested in meeting with a menu planner please contact Savory Cuisines Catering.

Menu #1
Parmesan & Mushroom Risotto Cakes
Crab Cakes
with Lemon Remolaude
Balsamic Chicken & Artichoke Skewers
Spinach Salad
with Blue Cheese, Walnuts & Balsamic
Lobster Canapes
with Scallion Salad
Grilled Sirloin & Vegetable Kabobs
Twice Baked Curry Potatoes
Cream Cheese Filled Cup Cakes

Menu #2
Housemade Sausage & Fontina Crostini’s
Gourmet Antipasto Platter
Panzanella & Local Greens Salad
with Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Mozzarella
Chicken Piccata with Capers & Artichokes
Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta
Spiced Carrot Cake with Orange Marmalade

Menu #3
Thai Spring Rolls & Coconut Shrimp
with Sweet & Savory Dipping Sauces
Vegetable Ribbon Mixed Green Salad
with Green Chili Vinaigrette
Orange Glazed Chicken
Grilled Summer Vegetable Medley
Sushi Rice Cake
Coconut Cream Tarts

Menu #5
Fresh Bruschetta Trio
with Home-Made Crostini’s
Shrimp Cocktail
Gourmet Fruit & Cheese Platter
Chopped Garden Salad
Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers
with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions
Sweet Potato Tots & Crispy Fries
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

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Family and Great Food!

May 4, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Savory Cuisines Catering is a family oriented company that supports local hospitality, friends and hard workers. When the opportunity arose to bring on a brilliant addition to the company, we just had to jump on it. With that being said, we are very proud to have Joe Sargent, Bob Sargent’s younger brother, join our team!

Joe is an amazingly talented hospitality manager who has most recently left Pasta Jay’s of Boulder after 13 years! While at Pasta Jay’s, Joe handled everything from FOH to catering sales and management. Joe opened their new location in Lone Tree two years ago and has since decided to return to his roots cooking with his brother in Boulder.

Like with most brothers, there is never a dull moment with these two and in a kitchen setting this can prove to be a great environment to create exciting dishes. The brother’s cooking styles are very similar and tend to concentrate on fresh flavors, decedent sauces, authentic cooking methods, and worldly cuisine. Joe also shares in Bob’s passion for being eco-friendly and doing his part to recycle and compost. These brothers work well together and have done so in many catering ventures in the past.

Coming in to the business Joe is now the manager of Savory Cuisines’ new Gourmet Take-Out Window that services Avery Brewing Company. He will also focus on boosting pasta catering sales with his vast knowledge of pasta and Italian cuisine. Savory’s Gourmet Take-Out is open Monday-Saturday 11:30-8:00pm. Whether you are our brother, daughter, friend or client, keeping it all in the family is what Savory Cuisines is about!

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Do You Need To Serve A Late Night Snack At Your Wedding Reception?

April 25, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Although you do not have to serve a late night snack at your wedding reception it has become a very popular trend to do so.  Many weddings these days are not just a few hour affair but may last all day long and run very late into the evening.  Most of the time the main meal will be serve at regular dinner time which can be any where from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and is followed by lots of dancing and drinking.  As most weddings venues require last call to be around midnight this leaves approximately a 5 hour gap where no food is served.  In general it is a wise idea to make sure your guests have plenty to eat in an effort to counter act all the drinking and dancing. 

We have found that many brides and grooms want to offer their guests a late night snack options of simple bar type food.  Easy menus that include such things as pizza, chicken fingers, and tacos are a great and an inexpensive choice.  Also offering self serve water and coffee is a simple way to make sure everyone is staying hydrated into the late hours of the night.

We have also discovered that many brides and grooms are distracted by the excitement of the ceremony and mingling with their friends and family to actually eat any of the food that is served.  Most catering companies will make certain that a special plate of food is packed away for them to take home however the late night snack provides them with a second chance to eat once things have calmed down a bit. So although a late night snack is not expected it is great way to make sure everyone who stays into the evening to enjoy the festivities has the option to nibble on food if it is needed.

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