{"id":22,"date":"2017-10-05T20:33:27","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T20:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cbg.nuphoriq.net\/?p=22"},"modified":"2018-09-04T14:12:07","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T14:12:07","slug":"new-menus-more-get-hyped-for-the-houston-holiday-catering-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/new-menus-more-get-hyped-for-the-houston-holiday-catering-season\/","title":{"rendered":"New Menus &#038; More: Get Hyped for the Houston Holiday Catering Season!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-attachment-id=\"23\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/new-menus-more-get-hyped-for-the-houston-holiday-catering-season\/attachment\/13\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13.jpg?fit=800%2C456\" data-orig-size=\"800,456\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"13\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13.jpg?fit=300%2C171\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13.jpg?fit=775%2C442\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13.jpg?resize=775%2C442\" alt=\"\" width=\"775\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13.jpg?w=800 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13.jpg?resize=300%2C171 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13.jpg?resize=768%2C438 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/13.jpg?resize=775%2C442 775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, the holiday party catering season has already started. That&#8217;s right y&#8217;all\u2014we&#8217;re already booking company holiday parties for businesses all over Houston. We like to think it&#8217;s a testament to the holiday cheer here in our little town. It may be a little warmer than the North Pole (though we&#8217;re certainly not complaining!), but our Texas-sized holiday spirit is always as rich as ever.<\/p>\n<p>From freshly prepared holiday meals to charming d\u00e9cor ideas, here are just a few of the cheerful holiday catering concepts you have to look forward to from Catering by George this year!<\/p>\n<h2>New Holiday Menus<\/h2>\n<p>With our <a href=\"..\/newsletter\/2017-holiday-menus-are-here\">holiday menus<\/a> launch after Labor Day, we&#8217;ll be bringing back some old holiday party favorites along with some brand new dishes to tickle your tastebuds red! Some of our brand new dishes include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pork loin filled with apple, sage &amp; prosciutto<br \/>\n\u2022 Beef tenderloin with parmesan-herb stuffing in a red wine sauce<br \/>\n\u2022 Stuffed chicken with prosciutto &amp; provolone cheese in a mushroom sauce<br \/>\n\u2022 Pomegranate salad with mixed greens, avocado, pomegranate, orange, and sweet &amp; spicy nuts in a pomegranate vinaigrette<br \/>\n\u2022 Holiday cake balls<\/p>\n<p>For those of you who already know us, you&#8217;re sure to remember a bunch more holiday favorites from our kitchen, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Oven-roasted turkey with cornbread dressing<br \/>\n\u2022 Cajun fried turkey with andouille stuffing<br \/>\n\u2022 Baked ham<br \/>\n\u2022 Chorizo-stuffed dates<br \/>\n\u2022 Thai meatballs<br \/>\n\u2022 Asparagus fries<br \/>\n\u2022 Cranberry brie bites<br \/>\n\u2022 Risotto balls<\/p>\n<p>With these and several vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diet options, our holiday party catering menu has your whole company covered with lots of yummy stuff to eat!<\/p>\n<h2>That Same Great Start-To-Finish Service and Hospitality<\/h2>\n<p>This year, we&#8217;re taking our Houston holiday catering efforts to the next level by promoting all the fantastic value that you get along with all that great food. Our services are a start-to-finish, comprehensive effort that include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Bar services with beer, wine and spirits<br \/>\n\u2022 Fresh green holiday d\u00e9cor and floral arrangements<br \/>\n\u2022 Equipment rentals such as tents, flooring, lounge furniture<br \/>\n\u2022 Friendly and courteous waitstaff<br \/>\n\u2022 Photobooths<br \/>\n\u2022 Live music including DJs and live bands!<\/p>\n<p>The best part? These great services don&#8217;t have to be confined to your office or personal space! We&#8217;ve got connections to some of Houston&#8217;s top private event venues, including <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gremillion.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Gremillion Art Gallery<\/a>, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.riveroaksgardenclub.org\/site\/Forum.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Oaks Garden Club<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/firehousesaloon.com\/private-parties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fire House Saloon<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Stress-Free Scheduling\u2014But you had Better Act Fast!<\/h2>\n<p>We know that holiday party catering and finding quality prepared holiday meals can be a real headache. We want the process to be as simple and effortless for you as possible so that you can stay focused on what\u2019s important. But dates are filling up quickly, so don&#8217;t delay!<\/p>\n<h2>With so Many Events at Once, We\u2019ll Be Busier Than Santa\u2019s Elves!\/<\/h2>\n<p>Fridays and Saturdays always sell out quickly in December because companies view them as the best days to plan a party. <strong>HOLIDAY CATERING TIP:<\/strong> the second Saturday in December is the most popular, so if you\u2019re planning your event then, <strong>BOOK EARLY<\/strong>! Some of the top events we&#8217;ll be catering this holiday season include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Employee lunch celebrations for Thanksgiving and Christmas<br \/>\n\u2022 Cocktail receptions and dinners for companies and clients<br \/>\n\u2022 Private holiday parties for friends and family<br \/>\n\u2022 Client appreciation breakfasts and lunches<\/p>\n<p>Our team looks forward to the holiday season every year. Around these parts, it&#8217;s more than just the thrill and happiness of holiday catering and bringing the spirit of the season to Houston-area businesses and families. It&#8217;s about sharing in that spirit of service and giving with each other as a family. We are so lucky to be able to share in our clients&#8217; stories and bring them holiday cheer through freshly prepared holiday meals and a lively celebration. The only way our team could possibly be more excited about the holiday season is if we got the chance to cater for your private or corporate event.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to plan a memorable holiday party for your Houston family or company with fun and imaginative catering, give us a call at 713.699.1693 or contact us <a href=\"..\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> online.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be happy to discuss our new <a href=\"..\/newsletter\/2017-holiday-menus-are-here\">holiday catering menus<\/a> along with any themes, d\u00e9cor ideas and more with you in detail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From freshly prepared holiday meals to charming d\u00e9cor, here are just a few of our cheerful holiday catering concepts coming this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":126,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/holiday-buffet.jpg?fit=355%2C355","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pa8Jvh-m","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":200,"url":"http:\/\/cateringbygeorge.com\/blog\/2018-holiday-menus-are-here\/","url_meta":{"origin":22,"position":0},"title":"2018 Holiday Menus Are Here","author":"Kim George","date":"October 9, 2018","format":false,"excerpt":"Our 2018 holiday menus have arrived! 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