Chardonnay's Catering & Events

Black Tie Party

casey — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:53:08 +0000

Black Tie Party

Black tie parties are just one of Chardonnay’s many specialities. Even though most black tie themes are more formal, there are still ways to have fun with them. By incorporating fun accessories and table settings, you can add a little pop of fun here and there at a more serious event. Having a great caterer to provide you with custom foods and treats also helps! Here are a few inspirational images we found to prove our point that you can still have fun with a formal party:

For your next black tie party, don’t forget to call your #1 caterers, Jacksonville!

Food Quotes

casey — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:06:52 +0000

At Chardonnay’s, we always have food on the brain. What foods are delicious, what foods are favorites, what foods are trendy, what foods are appropriate for this event and that event. Food, food, food. Food doesn’t just fuel our bodies, it brings people together. Any party, whether it be 500 people or 2 people, needs to have food. Some of our best memories are made around the table of a family dinner, appetizers and drinks with girlfriends or even a first date. Food can teach us about different cultures, different places and different people. We found a few cute quotes to share our love for food..

Cut Out Photo Booth Props

casey — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:00:56 +0000

Photo booths and fun photo booth props seem to making a come back in recent seasons. Wedding, birthday parties, graduation parties, etc. Anything theme you can think of for a party can support a photo booth! A mexican birthday party, make your own cut off mustaches! A wedding? Make your own chalk speech bubbles that you can write any phrase on about the bride and groom. Having a corporate party? You can make cut outs of office props and themes, such as ties, glasses etc. The options are endless and you are sure to enjoy having these funny photos to remember your event by. You can rent photo booths that automatically print the photos for you. Or, if you are on a tighter budget, set up your own photo corner and have a friend work as the photographer.

Healthy Snacks

casey — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:34:16 +0000

Chardonnay’s Catering & Events knows good food! But we also understand the importance of health. Snacks are very important, they stimulate your metabolism and give you energy in between meals. Fruits are always a good choice, but don’t forget your fats (yes, fats – healthy ones!)

Try eating a fruit and a fat for the perfect snack combo, you will get the boost of energy you need to make in through the slump of the day without veering off your healthy eating path.

Here are some snack options:

Fruits
Strawberry
Apple
Pear
Mango
Grapefruit
Orange

Fats

Cheese sticks
Cashews
Walnuts
Pistachios
Avocado

Proteins
Cottage cheese
Hard-boiled eggs
Yogurt

Not a fan of these healthy snacks? Do a little internet research to find what healthy snacks will work for you!

Summer Party Accents

casey — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:50:43 +0000

Summer is a great time to host a party! Full of colors, flowers, outdoors, friends and family. But don’t forget the party decor. We have talked about themes, centerpieces and the food appropriate for the summer season. Now, let’s talk about fun accents you can add to your party theme to give it a fun and summery feel.

Flower Straws

Flower straws are a fun addition that can be added to anyone’s drink at your next party!

Bright Coasters

Bright coasters are a great addition to any summer party. Place them around any table or bar to give a little pop of color.

Homemade Bug Repellents

There is nothing worse than getting eaten up by bugs when you are trying to enjoy a nice outdoor summer party. But, in order to keep your bright a cheery theme, try making you own bug repellent and putting it in a cute jar to disguise it!

Floating Candles

Floating candles are a gorgeous touch for any outdoor party. Have them ready at the beginning of the party and when the sun goes down they can light up the atmosphere!

Thanks From JAX Human Right’s Commission

casey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:49:59 +0000

Chardonnay’s Catering & Events was happy to participate in the Jacksonville Human Right’s Commission’s Fair Housing Symposium this year.

“The Jacksonville Human Right’s Commission would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks for your participation in this year’s Fair Housing Symposium. Your help was greatly appreciated!”

Temeka L. Stroud
Equal Opportunity Specialist
Jacksonville Human Rights Commission

Yummy Desserts

casey — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:20:09 +0000

Whether you like chocolate, caramel, vanilla or fruit; desserts are always a lovely way to end a meal. There are so many different desserts that are easy to make and just as yummy as anything you would order in a restaurant. Chardonnay’s Catering and Events has found a few delicious treats to inspire you for your next baking adventure!

Cookie Dough Brownies

Inside Out Caramel Apples

Light Meyer Lemon Cheesecake

Oreo Dirt Pie

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Cupcakes

Strawberry Scone Using Greek Yogurt

All these dessert recipes should be easy to find online, Happy Baking!

Retirement Party Themes

casey — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:04:52 +0000

We have showed you fun themes for corporate parties, now it’s time to think about what happens when you leave the corporate world! Retirement parties can be one of the most emotional and life-changing events you experience as an adult. It stepping out of the work force and into a life well earned leisure and relaxation. The great thing about retirement parties is that you get to celebrate all the fun things you like to do besides work, the things you have been wishing you had more time for over the years working for the man. Some people like to travel, play golf, fish, hunt, watch sports, whatever it may be, it is always fun to incorporate those interests into the theme of the party for the individual.

We have put together a few retirement theme options for you!

The adventure theme

Is your retiree a person who craves adventure? Is their first stop going to be the nearest white water rafting camp once they retire? The adventure theme is perfect for them!

The Golf Theme

More than likely, if your guy or gal already spends their weekends off on the golf course, you will be finding them there more and more after they retire.

Hot Air Balloon Theme

This theme is generalized towards all retirees, it send the message of “lifting off into the future.”

The Outdoors Theme

Anyone that enjoys time fishing, hunting, camping, hiking or any outdoor activities will be a good match for this theme.

The Sports Theme

Anyone sports fans out there will only expand their love for the game when they have more time to travelto see their favorite teams!

The Travel Theme

Has your retiree been putting away into a travel fund? You know they are ready to jet set once they punch out!