Party food catering ideas

Shrimp Boil

A one (big) pot dinner party! Corn, shellfish, and potatoes means you cover all the food groups, too. Serve with: Up the ante with hush puppies, Bloody Marys, and plenty of Old Bay.

Movie Night: New World Chardonnay & Popcorn

Movies, popcorn, and...Chardonnay? Yes, indeed. Pick up a bottle of slightly oaked, New World-style Chardonnay on your way home from the video store, make some 'real' buttered popcorn (not that microwave stuff), plant yourself on the couch, and press 'play.' The rich, toasty flavors of the wine mirror the rich, buttery goodness of the popcorn. Who knew it could be so easy?

Build-Your-Own Burger Bar

Serve with: The grill's already going, so why not throw on some lettuce for a grilled romaine salad? And nothing goes with a burger like an ice cold Coca-Cola (spike if necessary). Blueberry hand pies to finish.

Whole Pig Roast

Yes, you can do it at home! Serve with: Your pig is obviously going to be the star of the show, so keep the accoutrements simple with Grilled corn and panzanella salad. To drink, a good IPA with a shot of Campari is delicious, and might become your go-to summer drink.

Fish Fry

Fried anything is a crowd pleaser, and fish is quicker than chicken! Serve with: Fries are obviously a must. Round things out with a summery tomato salad and an easy-drinking lager.

Grilled Whole Arctic Char

Perfect for a more sophisticated dinner party. Serve with: Grilled fennel is way underrated, and it goes great with fatty fish, and grilled herb potatoes are simple and just flavorful enough. End your meal with boozy popsicles, the most fun after dinner "drink" there is.

New England Clam Chowder

Even people who "don't like shellfish" will love clam chowder. Serve with: If you're feeling ambitious, you can make your own oyster crackers. Balance the heavy chowder with grilled asparagus, and end on a super sweet note with a gorgeous peach pie, go to https://tsmcatering.ca/.

Smoked Brisket Sandwiches

Serve with: Brighten things up with homemade pickled vegetables and a veggie-packed potato salad, then finish with super simple brownies ? la mode.

Neighborhood Block-Party: Beaujolais and Burgers

Invite your neighbors over for a casual backyard party with Beaujolais wine and grilled burgers. Beaujolais wines from France (which are much more than just that 'Nouveau' stuff) are a great match for burgers because of their lively acidity, juicy fruitiness, and soft tannins. You can even drink the more youthful Beaujolais a little bit chilled, which is perfect for outdoor summertime sipping.