Innovative Corporate Event Catering (click for photos)

Despite the doldrums of summer and being engulfed in the heat of a Florida August, Good Food Catering Company has been rather busy catering various events and parties in the Tampa Bay region.  Although the event catering has kept us from regular blogging, I wanted to share a particular highlight in the corporate event catering branch of our company.

In early July we were contacted by a prominent Ybor City design and advertising firm with  the possibility of catering an evening cocktail party mixer at their office, to be held in honor of one of their VIP clients.  Because the firm wanted something different and unique, they felt Good Food would be the perfect fit to bring tasty and approachable food along with our unique and modern look. After a couple of proposal revisions and a committee decision, the firm chose us as the top Tampa caterer to  be a part of their event.

Since the event was for nearly 100 guests and held in a confined office setting, we used three unique tablescapes, strategically placed throughout the office along with a full bar setup by uDream Events in the main foyer.  As an added touch and creative twist, we used the firm’s logo and colors as a template for a portion of the food signage and designs. The summer environment also gave us another opportunity to utilize wheatgrass for a light and refreshing “pop.”

The menu was designed to be refreshing and approachable party food that was easy to eat but also heavy enough to mix with an afternoon and evening of cocktails. Check out the menu (followed by photos):

Passed Signature Appetizer Bites
Fried Mac-N-Cheese Lollipops
comfort food meets class- our most requested item!
Seared Ahi Tuna
served on crispy wonton triangles with mango-wasabi sauce
Skewered Lamb-Beef Meatballs
with Tzatziki style yogurt sauce
Skewered House-made Italian Style Meatballs
in Marinara

Stationary Food Displays
Chicken Roban
Seasoned chicken sautéed in a rich, spicy cream sauce, tossed with penne pasta and chopped green onion
Caprese Salad on a Skewer
mozzarella, grape tomato and basil, with balsamic vinaigrette dipping sauce
Chorizo Skewers
Niman Ranch organic chorizo with manchego cheese and roasted red pepper
“Make Your Own” Bruscetta
Crostini with choices of olive tapenade and traditional tomatoes and basil
Citrus and Rosemary Chicken Skewers
Displayed in wheatgrass, with assorted sauces, served at room temperature
Vertical Vegetable Crudité
Not your boring veggie platter!  Served with a cool yogurt sauce and hummus for dipping

And for a visual:

If you’re a corporate event planner in the Tampa Bay region and you’re looking for unique and fun food for your next event or Holiday party, give us a call to discuss having us cater it.  And don’t forget about our innovative style!  813.731.0819.