The city of Las Vegas has the largest population in the State of Nevada and is the 28^th most populous city in the United States.  It has over 550,000 residents and is host to over 37 million visitors every year, making it internationally recognized as a major resort city.

Las Vegas hosts over 18,000 business conventions each year for over 4 million professionals and delegates, not to mention other meetings and large group gatherings taking place daily.  With the hundreds of corporate groups, executive meetings, business conventions and large trade shows, reunions, weddings and religious gatherings being hosted in Las Vegas every week, the regions catering businesses are flourishing.  Clearly, Las Vegas has a huge demand for caterers and other specialists within the culinary industry.  It is certainly a great business to be involved in.

Catering companies provide a multitude of menu options for gathering such as those listed above.  They are in the business of handling breakfast, lunch, and dinner plans, as well as, all of the various ordeurves, snacks and desserts before and after these meals.  They can also take care of fancy cocktail receptions and wine and cheese social gatherings.

Catering companies often offer various service options.  Many offer small packages that include continental breakfast options or box lunches, as well as, larger packages that include full event planning and catering services at a banquet facility or private residence.  Of they can tailor a package to any size in between these, to suit whatever needs are presented.

No matter what or the where the event is or the number of people in attendance, there is a catering and/or event planning service that will exceed all of your needs and expectations.  They will make your party or event into a fabulous, enjoyable experience for all.

Corporate Catering

Corporate food catering is all about getting high-quality meals for your clients without worrying about the fuss of visiting a restaurant. Whether you require a gourmet sandwich lunch, cold or hot buffet or even a restaurant style lunch break in the boardroom, corporate caterers can accommodate all of your catering needs.

For large company events like product launches, grand openings, conferences, summer barbecues and holiday parties, a buffet-style lunch, where a variety of food alternatives are available is bound to appeal to most everyone. You can even arrange hot and cold stations for your food.

For smaller in-house meetings, training sessions and client luncheons, the catering may be as easy as a sandwich luncheon, or as elegant as an executive boardroom meal.

Corporate catering also works well for evening events like holiday parties, fundraisers or meetings of shareholders. Visual appeal, food quality and excellent service are all vitally important with regards to these events.

Private Event and Wedding Catering

A caterer’s purpose is to allow you to be a worry-free guest at your own function. They provide well-trained and skilled staff to look a every detail and make your event, however small or large, an achievement. They want you to rely on them, not only for culinary delight, but also to produce experienced staff, china, tables, and linens. If requested, some catering services also provide flowers, decor, lights, music and photography for their functions.

This is certainly the same for wedding catering. It is every bride’s dream to have a perfect wedding. In order to achieve this dream, many wedding details must be carefully planned months in advance. Wedding caterers play a vital role in a few of these details to help ensure your once-in-a-lifetime event is as perfect as possible.

Whether it’s a company function, personal party or lavish wedding, once the celebration has ended, the only remnants left behind are satisfied smiles and that is how you know a caterer has achieved what they set out to do.

Small company meetings and simple social gatherings are the specialty for some caterers, while others target wedding ceremonies and other large-scale events. The caterers who concentrate on smaller get togethers often take care of a broader number of functions and for that reason typically have a greater assortment of menu items to choose from. They may very well be asked to cater breakfast meetings, lunch gatherings or dinner functions. Here are some examples of food items many caterers make available as part of their menu options:

Breakfasts

- Continental Breakfasts – In addition to an assortment of bagels, muffins and danishes, continental breakfasts also include an assortment of juices, coffee and fruit.

- Rise and Shine Platters – An assortment of muffins, danishes and bagels with whipped butter, jam and cream cheese.

- Breakfast Bagel Platters – A variety of bagels served with cream cheese, tomatoes and various sliced cheeses.

- Hot breakfast options may also be available, including bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, etc.

Cold Lunches

- Deli Platters – An assortment of meats including ham, salami, turkey and roast beef. Accompanied with an assortment of breads and buns.

- Sandwich Platters – Made on a variety of freshly baked breads, stuffed with deli meats, tuna or egg salad.

- Wrap Platters – Giant wraps stuffed with salads and meats and topped with fresh vegetables.

- Party Sandwiches – Finger and triangle sandwiches filled with cream cheese, tuna, salmon or egg salad.

- Cheese Platters – A variety of cheese (cheddar, swiss and mozzarella) and crackers.

- Fruit Platters – An assortment of sliced strawberries, melons, kiwi, oranges and grapes.

- Vegetable Platters – Bite-sized vegetables and dip.

Hot Lunches/Dinners (often served with salad and rice or pasta)

- Shepherd’s Pie – Layers of ground beef, mashed potato and vegetables.

- Lasagna – Layers of lasagna, cheese and meat. All-vegetable alternatives are frequently available.

- Penne Alfredo – Hearty penne pasta in a creamy mushroom alfredo sauce.

- Veal or Chicken Parmigiana – Pasta served with chicken or veal, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.

- Chicken Stir Fry – Stir-fried chicken and vegetables.

- Butter Chicken – Bite sized chicken in a mild sauce.

Salads

- Sunshine Salad – Romaine lettuce, baby spinach, red onion rings, kiwi, strawberries, dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, grated mozzarella and sunflower seeds.

- Garden Salad – Lettuce with a medley of seasonal vegetables.

- Caesar Salad – Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon bits and croutons.

- Greek Salad – Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, black olives and red onions.

Desserts

- Pastry Tray – Various pastries and croissants.
- Dessert Loaf Platter – An assortment of dessert breads.

- Cookie Patter – A variety of freshly baked cookies.

- Dessert Platter – An assortment of desserts comprised of carrot cake, brownies, tarts and nanaimo bars.