Beat the Heat with These Top Tips for Summertime Celebrations
Ahhh… summer. It’s full of exciting celebrations. Graduations, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, the list goes on and on. It’s arguably one of the most fun seasons of the year. But what’s the best way to keep the fun in the sun while also feeding all of your hungry guests? Mamoun’s Falafel shares their tips for planning the best outdoor catered events this summer.
1. Get Strategic with your Set-Up
For the perfect outdoor event, you may want to invest in a few tents or make sure the venue has adequate shade to escape the direct sun. These shady spots are ideal for setting up your food & drink serving stations.
- Pro Tip: fill trays with ice to place underneath any of your chilled dishes so they’ll stay crisp & fresh!
2. Choose Chill Starters to Keep Things Cool
The perfect summertime menu is fresh & light. Think salad, tabbouleh, hummus, or baba ganouj. Easy, bite-sized appetizers & dips helps get everyone in the party mood. Plus, there’s no need to worry about trying to keep them hot or re-heating before serving. Easy & breezy.
3. Create-Your-Own Cocktail / Mocktail Bar
Summertime and sipping go hand-in-hand. Can you really throw an outdoor party without a refreshing selection of delicious beverages for your friends to enjoy? It’s just not done. Summery flavors like mint lemonade, mango, or iced tea will have your guests feeling perfectly quenched. For extra fun, add fresh fruit garnishes or mini umbrellas. But most importantly, don’t forget the ice.
4. Let Mamoun’s Do the Grilling
Is it just us… or does summer make you crave grilled meat extra? It’s like there’s something in the air. However, when the temperatures start to rise, the idea of standing over a steaming hot grill for hours sounds less than appealing. Not to mention the hassle… and the fire hazards. Let us handle the cooking while you enjoy the rewards of thinly sliced shawarma or chicken kebobs.
5. Keep Everything Covered
With the joy of dining al fresco, comes the pests. To avoid any unwanted guests crashing your party, make sure to keep all your food covered when no one is serving themselves. At Mamoun’s, all of our catering trays come with easy to remove & replace lids, for your safety & convenience.
Mamoun’s Falafel would love to cater your next summertime event! View our catering menu & place your order today.