Corporate Archive
We’ve Got Low-Carb Catering Options!
Call it whatever you want: Atkins, Paleo, South Beach, Ideal Protein, or just a plain old, low-carb diet. Let’s not get too hung up on the details of who owns the simple concept of cutting back on bread in order to lose weight or promote overall health. What matters is that you have an event to plan, or a meeting to hold, and you know that there are going to be people in attendance who follow this diet and take it quite seriously.
Chicken Cacciatore: A Wonderful Low-Carb Selection
For some, this could even be a health imperative, so you definitely want to make sure that you not disregard these requests in every case.
If you have this problem hanging over your head, we’ve got some good news for you: You can relax. Saint Germain’s Catering has a full menu with a wide array of options available which focuses exclusively on low-carb options. The best part is that you can mix and match across multiple menus, so if you have a big wedding to plan, and know half of the guests are on a low-carb diet, you can provide for their needs without forcing the entire party to be low-carb for a night. Everybody gets exactly what they want!
Just because your menu includes low-carb options doesn’t mean that you have to pay an arm and a leg for that service. We strive to make all of our menu items, including our low-carb options, as cost-friendly as possible for our customers, so you can provide excellent food to all of your guests, without compromising their dietary needs—or your wallet.
A wide range of options are available, with egg dishes, chicken dishes, steak dishes, and sausage dishes. We even have a low-carb variant of our burger bar available! It’s a hearty assortment of food sure to entice even the pickiest of appetites and satisfy every stomach. One of our favorites is the chicken cacciotore. With perfectly cooked, all-white meat chicken in a tomato and mushroom sauce, beautiful grilled asparagus, and fresh Cesar salad, it’s a little taste of the Mediterranean that is sure to impress.
Do you have a favorite low-carb dish? Make a comment and let us know.
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Saint Germain Catering is a (certified) woman-owned business staffed with talented chefs who proudly use the freshest natural ingredients, and drivers/staff who deliver exceptional service with a smile to Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. If you’re in the area, we want to cook for your next event or corporate meeting. Call us at (703) 506-9396 or submit an online event inquiry here to get started.
The Boxed Lunch: Giving Business A Boost
Gourmet Sandwich, Bursting With Flavor, From Saint Germain Catering
If you’ve ever enjoyed a delicious, catered boxed-lunch, you know the feeling you get when spotting an array of choice, boxed food offerings on an office or conference room table. It’s a feeling of child-like glee, similar to the days you discovered mom went over-the-top with your bag lunch at school, slipping a Twinkie (squeal!) and bag of your favorite chips in to accompany the sandwich, and balance the ever present apple. Nothing takes a humble business lunch meeting mood up several notches like a well catered boxed lunch, custom ordered to your liking. In fact, don’t power point presentations scream for a good meal?
At Saint Germain Catering, we simply love delivering box lunches (and breakfast, and buffet-style meals!) to our business clients each day in the DC Metro region. We love playing a small but important part in someone’s work day, and really love getting feedback after a catered office event like “Dude, they went all out on this sandwich”, and “It’s like eating at a gourmet restaurant in our Conference Room” (comments on our Facebook page). Our slogan is Food That Means Business, and for good reason. We’re the premier corporate caterer in DC, MD and NoVA, and our staff knows how to give each meeting and office gathering a subtle, yet all important boost. Like a gourmet cookie you find nestled next to the tastebud-blowing sandwich when you open your delightful box from Saint Germain.
When companies are looking to feed everyone attending a lunch meeting, a key thing those in charge look for are meals that meet a variety of tastes and diet requirements, and that everyone can easily eat over a lengthy period of time (here comes the power point presentation!). It could mean a deli-type sandwich, stacked high with carved meat, some chips (our hand made Parm chips, it’s said, are amazing) and another tasty side, like pasta salad. It could mean one of our delicious salads, like Chicken Ceasar or Chicken Cobb, or another offering from Gourmet Box Lunches menu, like a Mesquite Beef Box, with sliced strips of mesquite beef marinated in fresh herbs and peppercorns, served with a horseradish cream sauce…including a side scoop of Yukon Gold potato salad and steamed vegetables. Mouth watering yet??
A huge benefit of boxed-lunch catering over, for example, delivery from a restaurant, is individualization of each meal. Our online ordering system is custom built to make ordering for 10, or 200, a snap, with a variety of specially crafted boxed offerings – full of the freshest ingredients – to please any palate. Our boxed lunches provide an extremely wholesome meal that’s more likely to leave your colleagues feeling refreshed and satisfied throughout the meeting. And that, friend, is important. Because we all know that keeping everyone smiling, and focused, and happy…is good for the bottom line. So give your business a big boost. Order boxed lunches for your next meeting, from Saint Germain Catering! It’s Food That Means Business, for your business!
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Saint Germain Catering is a (certified) woman-owned business staffed with talented chefs who proudly use the freshest natural ingredients, and drivers/staff who deliver exceptional service with a smile to DC, MD and Northern VA. Visit our homepage at www.saintgermaincatering.com. See our Gourmet Box Lunch menu here. Call us at (703) 506-9396, or submit an online event inquiry here. Known as corporate catering specialists (Food That Means Business!), we exceptionally cater any event, large or small: weddings, bridal/baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, Bar/Bat-Mitzvahs, graduations, wakes, BBQs, holiday parties and more.
Making it Simple to Give Thanks at the Office This Season
This is a season of Thanksgiving, a favorite time of the year, where food, family, friends and colleagues come together to set the table for wonderful gatherings…reflecting on all we have to be thankful for. We’re especially thankful for our wonderful customers, who trust us to make special events…special. We don’t take that trust lightly. Trust us with your next Thanksgiving catered event, and leave all the stress behind!
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.“ ~William Arthur Ward
Whole Roasted Turkey
Whether you’re having a holiday lunch at the office for a group of 10 or 200, planning a Thanksgiving meal for work colleagues and guests can be overwhelming. That’s where we come in! A simple call to Saint Germain Catering will answer all of your questions. We offer drop-off or full service office catering in Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Whether your staff or guests have certain dietary restrictions or are health conscious, we can deliver delicious meals that satisfy any palate.
Our, fiendly, expert catering team can quickly set things in motion to make everything from planning to delivery to mealtime a stress-free, delightful (and delicious!) experience. We can cater the entire meal, with our Fresh Baked Whole Turkeys and gourmet selection of sides such as cranberry stuffing, whipped mashed redskin potatoes, sourdough rolls and green bean casserole (yes, as good as they sound). The bigger the party, the more the variety of appetites and preferences to satisfy, so we can offer Spiral Glazed Ham with our own pineapple glaze, and a selection of vegetarian dishes as well. Whatever your needs, we can accommodate them!
Mouthwatering Homemade Pies
Contact us at 703-506-9396 and let one of our catering sales specialists help plan your meal. Just let us know how many guests, date, time and location…and we’ll take care of the rest, putting together a customized menu and the perfect package to fit your exact needs and budget. Oh, and don’t forget dessert. We bake our pies fresh each morning, offering scrumptuous pumpkin pies, apple pies, pecan pies and more. All of our pies are baked from scratch without use of artificial flavors or preservatives, just like Grandma used to make. If she still makes them, maybe keep this between us. We don’t want her to be jealous!
“Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants.“ ~Kevin James
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Plan a Healthier Meal for Your Team
Every day we cater delicious meals to Washington, DC-area businesses and offices. Whether it’s breakfast or lunch, meetings or celebrations, you always need your team to be focused, healthy and full of energy. This week we are going to help you with planning a healthy meal for your team to keep them going strong!
Healthy Breakfast! Having a healthy breakfast is a great way to start your day; a nutritious start can prevent overeating and snacking later in the day. Try our Epicurean Breakfast with farm-fresh scrambled eggs blended with spinach and mushrooms and served with sliced vine-ripened tomatoes, turkey sausage links, SGC breakfast potatoes and a seasonal fruit platter.
Healthy Lunch! Treat the office to lunch. Our Gourmet Organic Cookout includes fresh apple pecan walnut salad, grass-fed beef burgers and organic grilled chicken served with cinnamon sugar baked beans, grilled asparagus and sweet potato salad.
Healthy Dinner! Is the team staying late in the office? Not a problem, fuel up with our Heart Healthy Balsamic Chicken, with delicious herb-roasted chicken breast, fresh garden salad with balsamic dressing, steamed green beans, roasted new potatoes, and wheat and grain dinner rolls!
Have any suggestions for a healthy meal for your team? Share it with us! Let us know and respond in the comments below, tweet us at @SGCatering or post on our Facebook Fan Page! (Image from foodswings.)
SGC is ServSafe Certified!
Have we told you lately how much we love catering? Whether we are hosting a corporate catering event or a wedding event, one thing is certain — we’re having tons of fun helping our clients throw the perfect event. While it may look like all fun and games, we’re extremely serious and cautious about food safety and handling. Did you know Saint Germain Catering is one of the few ServSafe certified catering companies in the area?
ServSafe is a food safety training and certificate program administered by the National Restaurant Association. The program is accredited by ANSI and the Conference for Food Protection. Every employee at Saint Germain Catering is ServSafe certified to ensure the best service and top quality food for our clients. The courses our employees take to become certified discuss foodborne illnesses, including information on specific foodborne pathogens and biological toxins such as shellfish poisoning, contamination, and food allergens. Prevention is also covered, with information regarding purchasing and receiving guidelines, food preparation, holding and serving guidelines, food safety management systems, sanitation guidelines for facilities and equipment, and integrated pest control, as well as food safety regulations and employee training. In fact, we have a ServSafe administrator that completes monthly walk-throughs with our staff, helping guide them throughout the kitchens to ensure best practice standards.
Try one of our many delicious August Monthly Specials handled careful in SafeServ standards!
Have any safety tips? Let us know and respond in the comments below, tweet us at @SGCatering or post on our Facebook Fan Page!
How To Throw The Perfect Company Picnic
Many companies thank their employees by hosting a cookout for their employees and their families. Not only are company picnics great because they are an inexpensive way to say thank you, but they also allow employees to mix and mingle in a more relaxed setting. Company picnics can be tons of fun to attend, but a little difficult to plan. Here are some essential tips to make your job easier.
1. Know your priorities, budget, and write an effective to-do list. This involves determining whom to invite: employees, spouses and significant others, children and/or clients. All of your decisions– from location, menu, and entertainment –stem from this first one.
2. Select the date. Avoid days near the beginning or end of a company holiday period, as many people may be out of town. Choose a weekday so employees are not forced to give up their personal commitments to attend a work function.
3. Research locations, taking into consideration the travel time from employees’ homes or the office.
4. Food. If you are considering hosting a company picnic, either on-site at your facility, or at an off-site location, contact Saint Germain and we will help make your event a success. From our Fajita Salad bar to our Lunch Time BBQ, our June Specials make a perfect match for any outdoor event.
5. Decide on the entertainment, making sure you have activities that appeal to everyone who will be attending. Magicians, corn-hole, bingo, and raffles are always great hits.
6. Order any party favors well in advance. Special logo T-shirts or baseball caps are always popular, but also consider Frisbees, water bottles, tote bags and beach balls.
7. Keep a detailed notebook containing all contracts, menus, publicity material, favor choices, entertainment ideas and any other significant decisions and resources. This will give you an overview of planning–and it will provide an immense aid to the person who handles this job next year.
Do you have any tips on throwing picnics? Share them with us! Respond in the comments below, tweet us at @SGCatering or post on our Facebook Fan Page wall!
Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day With Us
Administrative Professionals Day will mark its 60th anniversary on April 25, 2012. The job and responsibilites of an administrative professional have changed alot of the years, but admins have always remained a huge and intergral part of any company. By helping ensure that jobs get done right, on time and under budget, admins are one of the most important roles in any organization. In a world that demands the accuracy and speed in a complex digital world, admins are masters of it all. They serve as the gatekeepers for many customers, clients and employees.
Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. Celebrated worldwide, this holiday brings people together for events, educational seminars and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff. There are more than 4 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and over 8 million people working in various administrative support roles.
In honor of Administrative Professionals Week, Saint Germain Catering is offering the following special menus:
Staff Appreciation Breakfast #1
- Fluffy Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs
- Diced Yukon Potatoes O’Brien
- Turkey Sausage Links and Crispy Bacon Strips
- Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Fruit Topping and Whipped Butter
- Mini Muffins, Danishes, Bagels and Croissants
- Sliced Seasonal Fruit and Berries
$12.99 Per Person minimum 50 guests
$11.99 Per Person minimum 100 guests
Staff Appreciation Breakfast #2
- Assorted Breakfast Egg Frittata “Cupcakes”
- Assorted Donuts and Dipped Donut Bites
- Sliced Seasonal Fruit Platter
- Individual Greek Yogurts with Granola
$10.99 Per Person minimum 50 guests
$9.99 Per Person minimum 100 guests
Staff Apprciation Lunch #1
- Mediterrean Chicken Kabobs & Beef Kabobs with Roasted Vegetables
- Shirin Polo Rice with Pistachios
- Mixed Field Greens Salad with Feta Cheese, Black Olives and Pepperonicinis
- Red Pepper & Garlic Hummus Dip
- Dill Cucumber Yogurt Dip
- Crispy & Soft Pitas
$17.50 Per Person minimum 50 guests
$16.50 Per person minimum 100 guests
Staff Appreciation Lunch #2
- Selection of our Around the World Sliders
- Mini Pretzel Hot Dog Bites
- Condiments Station with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, mayo, ketchup
- Sweet Potato Wedges
- Homemade Parm Chips with Dip
- Assorted Gourmet Cake Pops
$17.50 Per Person minimum 50 guests
$16.50 Per person minimum 100 guests
Saint Germain Catering Offers Fresh Quality and the Best Customer Service
Saint Germain Catering is a full service catering and event planning Company located in Northern Virginia and services the entire Washington DC Metro area. Our around the clock staff is there to service you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Most of our staff have been with us for over 10 years and combined we have hundreds of years of experience behind us. Our office opens daily at 3 am to ensure that our food is prepared on time using the freshest ingredients and that it is out the door on time to you.
We combine personalized service and beautiful ambience with exquisitely prepared meals. We offer a variety of menu ideas and gourmet specialties for your event, from simple to elegant. Our main goal as a full-service catering company is to work with our clients to ensure that their events and catered meals run smoothly. You can count on us to make your event or your day-to-day catering needs a success.
We prepare our dishes from the freshest ingredients and assemble them as close to serving as possible to retain the flavors of each dish. We value your input … your personal taste … we will even make your favorite recipe. We feel the menu should be a reflection of you. We hope to serve you and help make your special celebration a most wonderful and memorable event. Our careful attention to every detail enables you to enjoy being a guest at your own celebration! From Corporate Breakfasts, Coffee Breaks, Luncheons, Holiday Parties and Meetings to Social Events, such as Weddings, Birthdays, and more… let us cater to your every need!
Fun Facts about us:
- Founded in 1998
- Women Owned and Operated
- Focuses on Corporate and Social Events
- Services MD, VA and DC
- Full service options including staffing, linens, china, rentals
- Monthly Catering Specials
Saint Germain Catering Loves Our Corporate Clients
Saint Germain Catering has been recognized as one of the top corporate catering companies in the Washington DC metro area. Not sure of the difference between corporate catering and social catering? The term corporate catering mean catering on a corporate level or catering to businesses and companies.
A company does not have to be an actual corporation to utilize corporate catering services. Corporate catering services are designed with employers in mind. Corporate caterers prepare, deliver, and present various types of meals including breakfast, lunches, snacks, dinners and receptions for groups of employees or clients. The events could be for a lunch meeting, in-house workshop or product launch.
Saint Germain Catering offers delivery services up to 40-plus miles from our facility in Northern Virginia. Delivery always includes setup at no additional charge for corporate clients. The idea is to make the meal as easy and stress-free as possible.
In general, it is a good idea to contact your caterer at least 24 hours prior to the event. The caterer can assist with what items to order and how much to order.Additionally we offer last minute services. Orders can then be placed via telephone or through our online website. Payment arrangements typically require full payment for the order upfront. Your company may requestfor a direct billing account to be established as well. Payment methods that are accepted usually include company check, cash, or credit card.
Corporte Catering perfect for small meetings or large groups. By using a corporate caterer, team leaders and managers can focus on more important things such as their employees and production. Contact Saint Germain Catering today to learn more about there services.
Saint Germain Catering Offers Tips on How to Reduce Catering Costs
Need to come up with fresh, creative menus for your next office meeting or event? Need something nicer than pizza but still working on a limited budget? Saint Germain Catering offers attractive catered meals for business customers that need to work within a limited budget. Menus such coffee and pastries for a breakfast meeting; gourmet sandwiches, sales, desserts for a working lunch; and hot and cold appetizers for an early evening reception or happy hour.
Food accounts for just a slice of the total cost of an event. Other cost components include venue rental, set-up and decoration; food presentation; food and beverage service; and clean up after the event. You may need to handle these details yourself, make assignments to your employees.
A perfectly catered meal makes a simple meal an event. The food should inspire people, lift spirits in the office, and get people excited and talking about it. When you want to make a good impression on your customers, Saint Germain Catering can save the day.
How do businesses and companies affordcatering in tough economic times? One word….Flexibility.
Businesses are working with smaller budgets than they have been in the past. The flexibility that Saint Germain’s offers our clients by working with them during these times, will keepthem coming back. We can customize a menu that will fit within your budget.
Here are a few ideasthat people are requesting:
- Having the main part of the meal catered, while the employees/guest bring desserts to share
- Having employees set up the event, decorations, tables, chairs, table cloths and place settings. The caterer brings the food and displays it, and then employees help with serving.
- Ordering less food or cutting portions during office functions.
- Ordering less expensive food, not as much seafood and higher priced items
- Scheduling office meetings later in the morning/late afternoon and provide a variety of snack items
