Mexican Food Catering For That Special Occasion Or Party

By Ina Hunt


If you are seeking a great alternative to the more traditional styles of foods available, there are many ethnic options to consider. You may wish to research Mexican food catering as a great way to provide hearty fare that almost everyone will enjoy at a party or special gathering. These items are quick and easy to prepare and usually much less expensive than any other type of foods.

Decide whether off-site or on-site service is necessary. On-site service is when a meal is served at the exact same location that it is prepared. Off-site food service is when the menu selections are moved to a different location such as a party room, school, office, park or house to be served to guests, customers or employees.

You will most likely have a choice between plated and buffet meal service. If you choose a plated meal, guests will sit down and be served by waiters at tables. This is usually more expensive of the two because of the extra cost of labor. At buffets, menu items are served from a long narrow table. The items may be presented in chafers or on trays. The guests will get in a line and serve themselves from the many cold and hot items offered.

Cold items for this type of catering could include a colorful taco salad, guacamole salads, chips and various dips, and fresh fruit trays. If it is in the budget, shrimp, oysters and ceviche on ice can be served along with the salad bar items for more impact and presentation. If the foods are to be available for long periods of time, they should be kept chilled for better flavor and food safety.

There are so many hot dishes to choose from. They include soups such as menudo and tortilla soup. Entree items can include tamales, quesadillas, chalupas and tacos, flautas, Spanish rice, re-fried beans, and grilled vegetables. The main challenge will be keeping these foods warm until everyone is done eating. This can be done by delivering the items in a truck with heaters or hot boxes and then transferring the menu items to chafers warmed with sterno right before serving.

Display or serve desserts consisting of bunuellos, flan, cinnamon ice cream or Mexican wedding cakes. Offer beverages such as margaritas and several types of beer with brands of Modelo, Corona, or Dos Equis for the adults present. Children will love bottled Mexican sodas. If your crowd is very large, it may be prudent to rent a margarita machine to make and serve both strawberry and regular frozen margaritas. Cut colorful garnishes such as orange slices, lemon and lime wedges, cherries, and pineapple wedges to add to these creations.

The use of bright colors is essential for these occasions. Decorate with colorful blankets, pinatas, streamers and paper flowers. Linens and paper goods can be used in a variety of rainbow shades. Use tablecloths that reflect the ethnic theme and brighten up the room.

This type of catering and the assortment of menu items and decorations that are required are fast, casual and easy on the budget. Your entire group will enjoy the many offerings available that will fit almost any appetite. Choose the specific items that your crowd will enjoy the most and plan a set-up that flows easily and effortlessly for an affair to be remembered.




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