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Different Wedding Food Catering Menus Around the World

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What are the different wedding catering foods on menus around the world?

  1. Lechon (Philippines) – roasted suckling pig.
  2. Foy Thong (Thailand) – sweet dessert made up of noodles.
  3. Croquembouche (France) – wedding cake made out of cream puffs.
  4. Fruitcake (Britain) – a wedding cake being served at royal weddings in Britain.
  5. Bem Casados (Brazil) – a mini sponge cookie sandwich with a dulce de leche

 

When it comes to planning a wedding, one of the most important things to consider is none other than the wedding food catering. After all, the reception is one of the most awaited segments in a wedding besides the ceremony itself; it is the part in the entire celebration where your guests can let loose, indulge, and pretty much enjoy every moment of the event.

With that being said, any wedding in general must have their own variations of a wedding menu. If you’re looking for ideas for your own wedding, here are some examples from all over the world:

Lechon (Philippines)

Source: General’s Lechon

  1. Lechon (Philippines)

Of course, the best way to start this list is none other than with our very own country! The Philippines is one of the most recognizable countries around Asia, especially when it comes to cuisine! If you’re looking for a homegrown touch in your wedding catering menu, then this country is definitely your best bet!

One of the most notable dishes to include in this wedding menu is none other than lechon. The crispy and juicy texture of this dish can really up the indulgence factor for your wedding, which can really make the entire celebration all the more memorable!

  1. Foy Thong (Thailand)

Speaking of Asia, another notable country in this continent is Thailand, a country rich in exotic foods and generally rich cuisine. When it comes to having a menu for your wedding that’s inspired from this country, there’s no other dish that’s more iconic in this country than foy thong.

This dish is a dessert variation of traditional noodles, which in this case, is made from egg yolks and sweet syrup. Serving this in your wedding will symbolize eternal love for the bride and groom, which makes your wedding reception all the more meaningful.

Croquembouche (France)

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  1. Croquembouche (France)

When it comes to the topic of love and romance, no other country embodies them than vive la France!

France is known for a lot of their desserts, especially when it comes to a wedding. For this, the most important dessert to include for your wedding menu is none other than the cake itself, which is in the form of a dessert called croquembouche.

Croquembouche is a traditional French dessert that consists of a tower of cream puffs. The great thing about serving this in your wedding is you could easily share it with your guests. In most French weddings, the bride and groom share their cake (croquembouche) to their lovely guests, who witnessed their union.

  1. Fruitcake (Britain)

Another European country, where you could get a food idea from, is Britain. The British people definitely have their tricks up their sleeves, especially when it comes to a wedding.

For this, the most important dish to include in the menu is none other than the iconic fruitcake. Besides making a great gift offering, it’s also seen as a sign of nobility and power. For example, Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton served fruitcake at their own wedding. If you serve this dish in your wedding, you’ll definitely feel like royalty!

Pro tip: England also loves tea. In fact, this drink is the second most popular drink next to water. For those, who want to have an English wedding, tea would be a great addition to your entire theme. You don’t even have to stick to just one kind, for there are lots of them you could try out.

Bem Casados (Brazil)

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  1. Bem Casados (Brazil)

This country is known for more than football, as the Brazilians can also definitely showcase their own skills in the kitchen. When it comes to a wedding in this country, one of the most iconic dishes to include is a dessert known as bem casados, which is a mini sponge cookie sandwich with a dulce de leche filling.

One of the best things you can do with this dish in a wedding is give it away to your guests as gifts, as a way of telling them that you are ‘happily married,’ which is also the literal translation of the dessert.

 

Key Takeaway

 Wedding food inspirations from around the world will certainly give you the excitement you crave for; and with these 5 countries in tow and many others around the globe, you will definitely never run out of ideas for your wedding food catering!

Eight Foods that are Eaten Cold

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What are foods that are eaten cold?

  1. Ice Cream
  2. Floats
  3. Halo-Halo
  4. Cucumber Soup
  5. Ajo Blanco
  6. Leftover Pizza
  7. Salad
  8. Sushi

Traditionally speaking, food is best served hot and fresh. There’s nothing like the feeling of serving your food piping hot and getting the highest regards from your friends and family. The look on their faces when they take a bite of your freshly-cooked food will definitely motivate you to cook more and more. This is the same feeling that drives the best corporate catering in Manila to provide their clients with a good time through their fresh food and quality service.

However, there is always an exception to the rule; there are some foods that are best served cold. These could be appetizers, main courses, or desserts. Eating these kinds of dishes is a great way to send shivers down your spine and stomach in a good way.

If you’re looking for some dishes that are best eaten cold, here are some of the best examples:

Ice Cream

Ice Cream is the quintessential cold food. It is made of milk and cream. Other ingredients are added to this flexible mix which allowed many of the first innovators to easily create the common yet lovable Iced Cream flavors we know today. Nowadays, many people still come out with new and interesting variations which make this dessert a staple that won’t be leaving menus anytime soon.

It is a dessert that is meant to be eaten to finish off the main course. This sweet type of food that is best served cold because it is refreshing and filling. Some would even argue that it is a healing food.

Floats

Floats are actually a type of beverage/food hybrid that contains both a liquid portion as well as an edible solid portion. It is a combination of toppings, milk, and iced cream. As mentioned previously, Iced cream is best served cold and it just so happens that Floats have it as a key component to make it a delicious drinkable goodie.

Another variation of Float is the incorporation of soda into these drinks. Form the classic Root beer float to the other soda variants of this drink, there’s no wrong answer when it comes to finding the right kind of float for you.

Halo-halo

A traditional Filipino dessert, the Halo-halo is an experience in itself. It is a combination of so many ingredients that describing its flavor is often a difficult task even for professional food critics. But the very first thing anyone would notice about this dessert is that is it full of ice. This is why many Filipinos love it. Because it is cold, it has become a big part of many Filipino’s childhood who fondly remember it as the perfect summer food to be eaten with friends.

Many variations of the dessert have emerged that show its versatility. It can be served as a beverage, a flavor imbued in Ice Cream, or even a cake. Though other variations of this dessert may involve the use of heat in its creation process (aka Deep-Fried Halo-Halo), nothing still beats the classic way of how this dessert is eaten: with a lot of ice, milk, toppings, and the ever-favorite leche flan.juan carlo ajo blanco

Cucumber Soup

Many variations of cucumber soup such as Mint Cucumber Soup are best served cold. These soups have the ability to fill your stomach and refresh you at the same time unlike traditional soups where you will be left thirsty after eating a hot bowl.

Cucumbers are known for their watery and tangy taste. By making a cucumber soup cool and refreshing, the wateriness and tanginess of it is complemented.

Ajo Blanco

Gazpacho is a soup made up of fresh ingredients such as vegetables. Its older cousin, the Ajo Blanco, is a cold almond soup that comes from the Moorish middle ages. It’s made up of fruits and vegetables which makes the Ajo Blanco able rehydrate and rejuvenate people who eat it with its myriad of fresh flavors and cooling feel.

Leftover Pizza

Pizza is definitely best served hot. No doubt about it. But when you leave this dish untouched in the fridge for a while, how would you eat it?

Well, if you’re thinking about re-heating your pizza to indulge in it once again, then isn’t necessary. Even when you eat your pizza cold, the flavor and texture will still remain the same. In fact, it’s the best way to eat it when it is leftover. Re-heating it can cause the crust to become chewy, making it a bit tougher to eat on some conditions.

Salads

This dish is definitely the go-to for people who wish to be at their healthiest. With a variety of greens and other ingredients to mix, you can do no wrong with how you’d want to eat your greens…with one exception.

Salads are meant to be eaten cold. All you’ll need to do is give your greens a good wash then have it prepared for your meal. Besides, if you want your salad heated, you might as well cook them all the way for a nice stew.

Sushi

Not only is some food is meant to be eaten cold, but they’re also meant to be eaten raw. Sushi is the perfect example of such food.

This dish is made of rice with vinegar combined with various uncooked ingredients which are mostly fish, fruits, or vegetables. These variations have different names depending on what ingredient is put on them. But the constant factor in all of these varieties is that they must be served cold. This is because most of the ingredients used are raw and it must be kept cold to keep it from going bad. For the same reason, the uneaten ingredients and sushi are thrown out at the end of the day.

So don’t worry when sushi is served to you cold because that’s how it is meant to be served and best enjoyed.

Key Takeaway

There are many more foods that are meant to be served cold, most of which are desserts. Here’s a fun fact: more than just tasty treats, desserts actually serve the purpose of helping the stomach digest the main course after a hearty meal.

If you are you interested in experiencing an all new culinary experience complete with delicious and fresh cold food, give Juan Carlo’s Corporate Catering a try.

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15 Great Summer Sweet Treats

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What sweet treats to have for the summer season?

  1. Blueberry Tart
  2. Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie
  3. S’mores in a Jar
  4. Frozen Yogurt (Pops)
  5. Mango-Strawberry Crumble
  6. Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
  7. Summer Fruit Pie
  8. Milk Chocolate Banana Pudding
  9. Tri-Berry Trifle
  10. Blackberry Lime Cream Puffs
  11. Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches
  12. Peanut Butter Pie Pops
  13. Fruit Cheesecake Pie
  14. Oreo Cheesecake
  15. Summer Shakes (S’mores)

Summer is just around the corner and that means plenty are planning their getaways or cookouts that are going to serve as their best vacation! Even catering in Manila ramp up during these times because more parties happen in the summer. You’re bound to see some of the tantalizing sweet treats on their menus. The best part is that these are also easily made at home. So whether you find yourself whether you’re looking for some tantalizing sweets at a party or want to make your own, this list is for you.

  1. Blueberry Tart

Tarts will definitely be the craze come summertime because of their yummy, sweet and addicting taste. With just a dash of cool blueberries, this pastry will definitely put a glamorous twist on your summertime snacking. This is especially because the traditional recipe includes a refreshing lemon-infused cream cheese filling, which is sure to get your mouth watering!

  1. Mint Chip Ice Cream Pie

Ice cream cakes are really delicious, especially during the hot days, but they cannot beat a good slice of mint chip ice cream pie. The best part about this dessert is that it’s easy to make. All you would need is some mint ice cream. Just stuff it in bread – or a similar pastry – and it’s good to go!

  1. S’mores in a Jar

Smores in a jar

When you think about summer activities, camping is sure to be one of them and no campfire cookout is complete without s’mores! This classic campfire treat is great in  itself, but it can be a lot classier. You can do this by putting them in a jar and storing it in the fridge for a while before consuming. Not only will it help the flavor, but it’ll also turn it into a cool treat perfect for any time; even when you’re not in front of a fire!

  1. Frozen Yogurt (Pops)

Who doesn’t love a good fro-yo? It’s the trendiest summer treat. You should definitely have this if you’re planning a summer party. Pick you and your guests’ favorite flavor of yogurt, then request your caterer to turn it into a Popsicle; that will be sure to keep the heat away! You and your guests will definitely enjoy indulging themselves in this fabulous treat.

  1. Mango-Strawberry Crumble

Our country is blessed to have plenty of mangoes and strawberries because sweet flavors are best balanced by tangy ones. But you can’t really call these fruits  summery unless you place these in desserts. If you’re wondering what desserts you can turn them into, then the best versions are vibrant strawberry and mango crumble. The fruits’ perfect pairing and contrasting colors make for a dish that tastes as cheerfully indulgent as it appears.

  1. Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwiches

Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich

A good cup of ice cream is the most reliable dessert one can turn to anytime it gets too hot. But this common food can be upgraded by whipping up a strawberry ice cream sandwich. When you make these, just be sure to have enough time to freeze it for up to three days. It’ll be a total hit for your younger friends and family.

  1. Summer Fruit Pie

Fruit Pie

The essence of summertime is perfectly captured in this fruity crust pie. No matter what your favorite fruits are, you find a couple or more of them as the main star of this dessert. If you want to do this on your own, then don’t forget to blend the ingredients together so you get that perfect fruity and summery feeling.

  1. Milk Chocolate Banana Pudding

Pudding is a classic sweet treat, but like many of the other items in this list, it can still be taken up a notch. If layers of banana, wafers, milk, and a chocolate pastry cream is added, then the result will be a richer and more indulgent pudding dish. This can be made perfect when topped with curled chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.

  1. Tri-Berry Trifle

Berry Trifle

Summer isn’t complete without a trifle; a dessert made up of fruits, a thin layer of sponge fingers (or cake), and layers of jelly, custard and cream. But it must be kept in mind that a trifle isn’t complete without whipped cream on top of it for added satisfaction.

  1. Blackberry Lime Cream Puffs

Up for some puffs? This blackberry lime cream puff recipe is just the right finger food you’ll need for a summer at the beach. To do this, just split the profiteroles into halves first. Then, fill it with some citrusy lime cream and ripe blackberries. The end result should be mouthwatering out-of-this-world blackberry lime cream puffs.

  1. Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

Make everyone’s day great with these banana ice cream sandwiches – one of the most loved baked goods for the summer! You can make this yourself by grilling buttermilk-based banana bread and filling it with an ice cream flavor that should suit the taste of the crowd. To top it all, you and your family will definitely love the rich, natural sweet-tasting bananas that the roasted banana bread will bring you.

  1. Peanut Butter Pie Pops

Pops are best enjoyed during the summer, but they’re pretty common. So why not make your own usual flavor? Try this frozen peanut butter pie in popsicles that both kids and adults will definitely enjoy. Plus, you don’t need to worry about the time consumed making the recipe. This is because it’s the kind of recipe you make easily and leave overnight. You can sleep on it and enjoy the sweet treat the next day.

  1. Fruit Cheesecake Pie

Fruit Cheesecake

Thinking of ways to make use of your fresh fruits in the refrigerator? Well, here’s one you could try that’s perfect for the weather. This fruit cheesecake pie only requires some fresh fruits, tea biscuit crust, and some cream cheese filling! Just because it’s called a pie doesn’t mean that you need to bake it. All you need is a refrigerator to do the work for you.

  1. Oreo Cheesecake

Oreo Cheesecake

First off, everybody loves Oreo. Second, everyone loves cheesecake. Combine these two and you’re ready for the summer! When making this, it only takes a bit of effort to crush them the Oreo into bits. From there, it’s easy to incorporate the flavorful cookies and cream into a cheesecake that could become your ultimate dessert favorite to add it to your summer favorite.

  1. Summer Shakes (S’mores)

Summer shouldn’t pass without having one of the various versions of the classic shakes – from the basics to the ultimate shake experiment of the era: the S’mores Shake. It shall bring you nostalgic memories while at a campfire on a summer night; definitely a getaway done right.

Key Takeaway

It might be getting hot outside, but with the cool, sweet treats that are aforementioned you can definitely enjoy it more than ever.