2013 Wedding Trend: Cakes Are Back!

Are you tired of seeing towers of cupcakes or cake pops at weddings? Well 2013 might be the year for you. If the early wedding season is anything to go by, cakes are back!

Couples are going back to tradition with their choice of confection this year, and it might signal the end of the trendy years of single-serving size cakes. The trend this year will be traditional tiers, with beautiful decoration to match the wedding theme.

Of course, it isn't the complete end of non-traditional choices. This year, though, the non-traditional is going even less traditional, with desserts like donut towers being a popular choice. Other couples are leaving the cake out of it completely, opting instead for dessert bars or pie buffets.

Whether you’re looking for traditional tiers, a wacky tower, or something completely different, get in touch with us to find out how we can make your perfect wedding dessert.

Great Ingredients Mean Great Food

It seems like news stories about food safety problems are a standard these days. This is why it's so important to choose a caterer that uses great ingredients. Knowing that only the best is going into your food can give you peace of mind, but also gives you amazing food.

As our clients can tell you, our food is always excellent. Using great ingredients is the basis of this. We know the importance of using the ingredients that have the best flavors to get the best results.

Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or anything else, we bring our commitment to great food to every catering job. Here in Southern California, we have access to so many amazing food producers, it's only natural that we'd use the best products our state has to offer, as well as the best ingredients from around the world.

If you want to find out how Authentic Flavors can bring the best ingredients and the best menus to your next event, give us a call or request a free quote.

How to incorporate this year's catering trends

Mint is one of the big flavors used in 2013 weddings. So how do you incorporate this strong and refreshing herb into your own San Diego wedding menu?

Here at Authentic Flavors we've got quite a few ideas for you to consider:

• Mojitos. If you have a spring or summer wedding coming up then your guests will love a drink of  peach puree, peach liqueur, ginger ale, rum and fine sprinkling of mint leaves. If your wedding is due to take place in the next couple of months then swop the peach for spicy, warm ginger.
• Ice cream. Who doesn't love chocolate chip and mint ice cream - especially of the home made variety?
• Mint and pea puree. This is a great accompaniment to dishes with ingredients such as spicy chorizo and bacon, or lamb and scallops.

We're always happy to discuss your wedding catering plans here at Authentic Flavors in San Diego, please give us a call if you fancy an informal chat.

How To Choose a Wedding Caterer in San Diego

Food at a wedding reception is one of the most anticipated elements for guests.  And for the bride and groom it can be one of the hardest decisions to make.  Will we have a sit-down meal? a buffet style? Who will caterer?  What will we serve?

 

 

Many San Diego wedding venues have their own catering teams... so sometimes choosing a wedding venue means that you've chosen your caterer as well.   But what if they do allow off-site caterers?  How do you know who to choose? 

Here are a few suggestions:

• Ask your friends for the names of some caterers that they've used and recommend.
• Pay close attention to the food at weddings and parties you attend.  If you like it, then get the name and phone number to their caterer.

Choosing a wedding caterer in San Diego should be a fun and relaxing experience.  If it's not then you may be talking to the wrong caterer.  We're here to help make the process of choosing a wedding caterer...and menu as easy as possible.  With our plethora of menu items to our beautiful arrangements, choosing a wedding caterer will be easy, breezy. 

For more information on wedding catering in San Diego, please give us a call and let's talk about your upcoming San Diego event.