Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Entertaining Your Guests with Deliciousness
Great event food will be very aromatic and strong flavored yet widely appealing and pleasing to the eye. Many event planners like to take the approach of walking waiters serving finger food, as it allows the aroma of food to travel amongst the guests and infiltrate their noses. This will increase the enjoyment the guests receive from both smell and taste. Other events focus on seated dining, which allows the guests to converse around a table and perhaps share the enjoyment they are getting out of their meal.
Whatever method someone chooses for their event one thing remains clear, the food should be delicious. The best way to ensure delicious food is to hire a caterer with lots of experience and a reputation for excellence. Isaac’s catering fits just the bill. Whether you are hosting a family reunion, business luncheon, or an upbeat party, Isaac’s can provide delectable meals and treats that will have your guests’ senses bursting with joy.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Rethinking the Concept of Airline Food
Luckily, corporate and private jet travelers need not worry about such terrible food experiences. Corporate jet catering allows for all the delectable treats and entrees normally found in restaurants on the ground to be available up in the air. From Maryland blue crab cakes to Chicken Florentine and dozens of gourmet sandwiches, Isaac’s aviation catering can provide a second to none culinary experience seven miles up in the air. If you’re flying in a private or corporate jet on a regular basis, you’ve already left the stress of ordinary jet travel behind, now it’s time to ditch the food as well.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
What Makes Great Party Food
-Assorted Cold Canapés
-Bruschetta
-Mushrooms Stuffed with Italian Sausage
-Baked Brie
-Imported and Domestic Cheeses
-Crab Cake Crostini
-and lots more!
Finger food can be served in a variety of ways, depending on the level of fancy you are looking for in an event. Isaac’s offers everything from simple catering services that allow the guests to get their own food to full service catering with waiting staff, bartenders and even entertainers. What you choose will be entirely up to you; Isaac’s only goal is to make your party as fun for everyone as possible.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Best Way to Travel: Catered Flights
The early days of commercial flight were a fancy high class affair. People who chose to fly in the 1950's and 60's expected an unmatched elegant experience that reflected the prestige that flying at the time represented. Men would wear suits and women would wear their finest classy outfits. Stewardesses would look their best and provide the absolute best service possible. Flying was not just a way to get from point A to point B, but an event in itself.
The days of high class flying are mostly over. There are still foreign airlines who offer top notch elegant service and accommodations for their first class passengers, but flying for ordinary people now is no more exciting or fancy than taking a bus. This does not mean that the spirit of the early days of flying has disappeared completely. While the standards of high class service and food have all but vanished from domestic carriers, corporate and private jets still offer a superior level of comfort and service for people looking to fly to their next destination.
Much of the reason that corporate jets can offer high class service is due to aviation catering services like Isaac’s aviation catering. No need to suffer through the same slop and stale offering that are present on commercial airliners when you can have fresh catered gourmet items on your own personal flight. The only limitation to meals in the air is your willingness to have them. The high class air travel of the 60’s hasn’t died, it has just moved on to private jets.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Ways to Make a Good Party Great
No matter what kind of party you plan to have, from birthday to graduation, wedding or Bar Mitzvah, getting the right kind of food is essential for making guests happy and making the whole experience memorable. Good food is a great way for people to start conversations and find a common bond. There is a reason that human cultures the globe over use eating meals as the primary facilitator of communications and camaraderie. When it comes to a party, great food will have the effect of enhancing everyone’s enjoyment of the event.
Picking the right event caterer is not just about the quality of the food, but the level of service. The type of service you get for an event will depend on the type of affair. Sometimes a more casual approach, where guests are allowed to get as much food as they want themselves from serving trays is best. Other times, especially in more formal affairs, it’s best to have a full service staff that can wait on guests. You can also have an in between level where guests can pick from trays being held by walking waiters. There’s really no right answer for any event, merely one that works best for the occasion.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
What Makes Good Wedding Food?
Most engaged couples, especially the bride to be, agonize over creating the perfect wedding. A major component of this process is deciding what food to serve. A great meal is the glue of any wedding; it's the culinary manifestation of love and happiness, the blood of contentment and satisfaction. A wedding with bad food can have disastrous effects: sad faces, hungry bellies, and laughter based on derision rather than joy. The only way to make sure that your wedding meal goes right is to get the best wedding caterer possible.
Picking a wedding caterer doesn’t have to be an exhausting process, however. Caterers who have been in the business of wedding catering for years, like Isaac’s, have stuck around for a reason. Their food and level of service is top notch in the San Diego area. Most caterers will be happy to give tastes tests, so sample a few of the reputable caterers in your area and choose the one that fits your needs best. Once you pick a caterer, you usually have lots of options among their menu, so what should you pick?
Wedding food should be elegant and tasteful without being too sophisticated. Overly fancy and exotic dishes have a good chance of alienating guests who don't necessarily want to make a wedding their opportunity to become more adventurous in their eating choices. Good entrees for weddings are those that are familiar but more professional than your average meal, think of a nice restaurant. Dishes from French and Italian cuisine are wedding favorites and have plenty of options for delicious yet familiar meals.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Aviation Catering is Smart!
The question you might be wondering is, who does aviation catering? Isaac's Catering has a huge dedication to the aviation catering industry. Just recently, Isaac's Catering was the premiere choice for the recent Jet Preview at Jetsource, sponsored by Porche. The effectively served 1,000 people at the event! Isaac's Catering also was the choice for the recent SDRAA Safety Standown at Jetsource, where pilots were further trained on airport safety! With a great track record such as this, Isaac's Catering is a great source for aviation catering.
Here is some more information about Isaac's Aviation Catering:
Based in Southern California, we take a great deal of pride and effort to maintain a global perspective of business aviation catering. We are active in the National Business Aviation Association and a national network of Premier Aviation Caterers. It is our vision to “Exceed the Expectations of each Customer” with each catering. We service CRQ, SNA, SAN, SEE, MYF and SDM. Our cutomer service team is available 5am to 10pm.
Try Isaac's Catering for your next aviation event, you will not be dissappointed!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Catering Ideas for Corporate Events
Corporate Catering Menu Ideas
A catering menu depends largely on the type of event you are holding. Different catering menus are appropriate for different times of the day and should be adapted to the formality of the event. Here are some ideas for catering menus.
Catering Lunch ideas
Lunch will generally have a salad of some type, whether it is a standard salad. An array of deli meats and cheeses are always a hit at lunch time. You can again serve fresh fruits and cheeses, and a vegetable tray with some tasty dip is also a good idea. Desserts can include things like ice cream sundaes or small finger desserts. Make sure to include plenty of vegetable dishes for non-meat eaters, and have a variety of light chicken dishes as well. Pasta salads and a section for light cookies are also a good addition to a business lunch.
For your Company Lunch you can select a good Menu like: -
• Meat & cheese platter with ham, roast beef, turkey, American and Swiss cheeses.
• Assorted breads: onion kaiser, croissant and marble rye bread.
• Served with a relish tray consisting of sliced tomatoes, lettuce and pickle spears.
• Coleslaw and potato salad
• Assorted cookie tray
• Assorted sodas
• Salad: tomato and mozzarella, basil and balsamic drizzle
Catering Dinner ideas
Dinner can be as proper or formal as you like. If it is going to be a buffet style, go for a variety of meats. Hot side dishes should be served along with a salad of some sort. Think all the colors of the rainbow. Make sure your catering menu does not only include yellow or green foods. The more colors your guests see, the more appealing the catering menu will be. Desserts at dinner are usually a little more elaborate and can be varied to suit your tastes.
For your Company Dinner you can select a good Menu like: -
• Lemon greek salad
• Chicken breast dijon
• Confetti wild rice
• Broccoli with mushrooms and thyme
• Dinner roll and promise
• Rocky road brownie
• Beverage
• Cold buffets sold ala carte
Isaac's Catering is your #1 source for catering in San Diego! They have the background and experience to make your event a smashing hit! Choose Isaac's Catering for all your coroporate catering needs!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Wedding Bliss And Good Food

Friday, September 30, 2011
Great Ways to Spice Up a Party
Some parties are just never as good as they should be. People don't talk, the music is too quiet, people look bored and there are very few smiling faces. The reasons for this occurring can be numerous and depend mostly on the people participating. Below are some good ways to prepare for a party and ensure that all potential fun is maximized.
Pick the Right Music – pic music that is catered to the crowd attending the event. Popular songs are popular for a reason and it is not always a good idea to venture too far out of the box if you are trying to get people to have a good time.
Games – games like darts, ping pong, pool and lots of others are a great way to get people who don't know each other to interact. Games can create a lot of excitement and they present lots of situations in which people who would not normally be very social get talkative and emotional.
Venue – some places are just not conducive to a good party. This can be due to inadequate lighting, bad acoustics or just a generally drab appearance. Most homes can be fixed up nice enough for an event, but sometimes renting a space somewhere else is the best option.
Food – having great food available at a party can make everyone happier and even be a great social lubricant. People usually love talking about food and it can bring a whole new life to the party that simple chips and soda would never be able to do. Getting food from a San Diego caterer can mean great food without all the hassle of cooking.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Private Jet Catering from Palomar Airport
2012 is likely to see some significant growth at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. The single runway airport is already home to consistent business jet travel, flying hobbyists, flying instructions and United Express flights, but sometime in 2012 a new airline called California Pacific Airlines is planning to start service to several cities throughout the west. This will open up several new destinations for people in the North County who don't feel like driving all the way to Lindbergh Field, John Wayne, or LAX for a flight.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Oceanside Seafood Catering
It would be a disservice to any event in Oceanside not to have a nice and delectable selection of sea food. What better way to compliment the cool salty ocean air and sunshine than offering some delicious sea treats that will have everyone's mouth watering. Isaac's catering is proud to serve fresh sea food to the parties and events in Oceanside on a consistent basis. Take look at their extensive selection of sea food below and discover how valuable their catering can be to your next party, wedding or event.
-Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche served on Won Ton Spoons
-Pan Seared Wild Alaskan Salmon Filet
-Tilapia, Snapper, and Sea Bass served encrusted or grilled
-Mushrooms stuffed with Crabmeat
Remember that Isaac's also has an extensive menu of non seafood items to help please anyone's appetite. Don't let your next party or event go by without at least trying the amazing catered food that Isaac's has to offer the North County community of San Diego.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
North Country Catering with More Flavor
North Country San Diego has a variety of beautiful communities and tons of spots for great events like weddings and parties. With lush chaparral hills and a cool ocean breeze, North County provides a beautiful atmosphere for celebrating any special event or occasion. But North County is not just limited to beautiful scenery and weather, it also has wonderful catering options to make your event a tasty affair that everyone will remember. Issac's catering has a variety of delicious options that will have everyone commenting on the food and remembering your event for a long time to come.
People have been using Isaac's Catering in North County for years in their weddings, parties and tons of other types of events. There's pretty much nothing that they cannot handle with amazing results. They have handled wedding catering in Carlsbad, party catering in Encinitas and corporate even catering in Oceanside. No matter what type of event or style of food you are looking for, Isaac's catering can fill in where you need them with experienced professionalism and high quality meals. There's no reason to go out of town when you are looking to have your catered event when there's such a high quality caterer available right in the heart of Carlsbad.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Flavor Up Your Corporate Event
A well run corporate event can make or break a business, so why not offer the best food and professional service available. Food is certainly not the most important thing at an event such as this, but it can add just the right touch to make your clients or business partners feel more comfortable and willing to conduct the business that they are there for. The food, however, should match the type of event that is taking place. You probably don't want turkey sandwiches and hot dogs at a black tie event, but you also wouldn't want food that is too fancy or delicate for a simple lunch meeting.
Isaac's can offer meals and appetizers whether your corporate event is at night and includes full dinner service, or if it is just a quick meeting where people would just like to nibble on some starters. For full meal service, Isaac's can provide all of the amenities that you need from waiter service, bartenders, busing and even a DJ if you need one. Their professionals in these areas have tons of experience and will make your event be of the same high professionalism that your company wishes to portray. No need to worry about planning for all of the little things yourself, Issac's can do all of the hard work make let you make sure that business is going well.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Fly in Style with Aviation Catering
Flying out of Palomar Airport can already be a luxurious experience before you even reach your plane. With lots of corporate jets flying out of Palomar per day, there's a chance that if you are flying from there, you're on one of them. What this comes with is a lot of amenities that you will never find at a normal airport: direct shuttle or limo service to the plane, no long lines through security or check-in and being able to walk right from the car door to the plane. And it gets even better because when you get inside there may be food on the plane waiting for you.
Isaac's Aviation catering can make the experience of traveling on a private jet even more luxurious than you can possibly imagine. Isaac's features gourmet meals, snacks and appetizers that are suitable for nearly any length or type of flight. Why limit yourself to packaged snacks and pre-wrapped sandwiches when you can get fresh gourmet treats while you're up in the air. Enjoy anything from Maryland crabcakes to chicken cordon bleu. Whatever your stomach desires up in the air Isaac's can cater to.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Appetizers as a Main Dish
Many parties and events aren't setup for a full meal service. Sometimes there aren't tables for sitting and eating, the event takes place at an awkward time in the day, or the event is simply not long enough to warrant full meal service. Appetizer trays are perfect for occasions such as these. Sometimes a little taste of everything can be better than any big meal. For a party or event where people will be on their feet, appetizer trays offer tastes and treats to dazzle your guests without weighing them down.
Often refereed to as hors d'oeuvres, plates of small (often bite size) appetizers are great for certain occasions. Especially at events where guests will be on their feet and mingling with others, hors d'oeuvres allow everyone to satiate their hunger without being encumbered by large plates or overly full bellies. This works especially well at short afternoon events or for quick business functions at the end of the day. Casually served appetizers all for your event to proceed without all the distractions a large meal or banquet can bring.
Hors d'oeuvres also have another benefit over full meals, variety. Catering companies like Isaac's Catering offer many different options for appetizers such as Miniature Lump Back Fin Crab Cakes with Roasted Garlic Aioli, Mushroom Caps Stuffed with Italian Sausage, Beef Skewers with Teriyaki and BBQ Sauce, Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche served on Won Ton Spoons and Jicama Triangles with Spicy Crab Meat Salad. It would almost be impossible to get this much variety in a single meal at a restaurant or regular party. A party or event of appetizers can not only be convenient but full of variety and flavor.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Wedding Food to Remember
Why are weddings so stressful? A wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of a couple's life. It is supposed to be the pinnacle of emotional expression and joy in the modern world. A wedding shouldn't have to be a giant headache, but the demand for perfection on your wedding day can inevitably lead to stress and tension in any relationship. The key to keeping wedding planning stress free is to have clear and obvious choices for all parts of the event: a location, DJ or Band and caterer are some of the most important parts.
The process of picking out all of the services of a wedding should be a joyous activity. How much is a wedding worth if the whole process leading up to it was a nightmare. The key to picking services is to not let the perfect be the enemy of the great. When searching for a catering company, pick the food from the company that tastes the best. Don't search endlessly for the perfect tasting food because there is a chance that it just doesn't exist. Many catering companies will be happy to provide you with complimentary samples to help narrow down your choices.
When picking food for your wedding reception, also make sure you try to account for different tastes. Offer at least a couple different main and side dishes to cater for broad differences in food choice. Don't worry about really picky eaters as they are almost impossible to please, and you may end up alienating some of the other guests. Professional catering companies will have lots of experience with weddings and will be able to share all of their tips and tricks for creating the best culinary experience possible.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The Perfect Party
There are many different components that make up the perfect party. The music should be upbeat and danceable, the decor should be flashy but at the same time elegant, the guests should be upbeat and ready to have fun, the food should be plentiful and delicious and perhaps most importantly, none of it should look like it requires much effort.
As a host you should be the center of the party. If you decide to cook your own food, then you have already taken yourself out of the equation. Cooking, plating and serving food requires a lot of time and effort. A catering company can provide all of these services for you and make it look effortless. Catered food also comes with the benefit of being delicious. Professional chefs have the experience to know exactly what works and what doesn't for whatever the occasion may be.
With a fully catered affair you can focus on your guests instead of all the complications that come with cooking and serving food. You can mingle, dance, eat or whatever it is that you would want to do at someone else's affair. Not only will you be able to have fun, but you will look like an expert party thrower to all of your friends and associates. Catered parties by Isaac's Catering are a professional and affordable option for your next perfect party.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Delicious Business
Business gatherings or meetings can often be stressful. Closing that big deal or maintaining your current client relationships is an important factor for keeping a successful business. Often you will need to host parties or extended gatherings for your clients so that they know how important they are for your business. It is important to make them feel welcome and comfortable. Food is an essential aspect of this relationship. Food brings everyone together, can provide fuel for conversations, and can help make everyone at the meeting or gathering feel content and satisfied.
Catering a business event will be conducive to helping business. A smooth and professional catered experience ensures that business and personal relations remain the focus of your gathering. Why worry about the food when there are far more important things to consider. Isaac's Disintinctive Catering provides high quality meals and service within a professional setting. Their menu includes gourmet items like chicken oscar, petit filet mignon, hawaiian roasted pork, shrimp and scallop ceviche and arrachera asada.
A client impressed with your food will be a client impressed with your business. Visit Isaac's full menu and catering information now to ensure the success of your corporate event.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Treats for the Stratosphere
Imagine you're seven miles up in the sky above the Rocky Mountains. The view is absolutely stunning: white capped ridges, thick green forests and an intense blue sky against the horizon. Then an intense aroma hits your nose. It's the smell of ocean and garlic. There are two beautifully golden crusted cakes on the tray in front of you. They are made with Lump Backfin Maryland crab meat and garlic aioli. You finish them and sigh with pleasure, but wait, someone from Isaac's Aviation Catering is bringing more.
As you continue on to your important meeting or gathering you enjoy:
Caprese Salad – Sliced heirloom tomatoes, Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella, Extra Vigin Olive Oil, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Dover Sole Florentine – Fresh Filet of Dover Sole stuffed with Fresh Spinach and Neufehatel Creme Cheese and Dressed with a White Wine Sauce
Fresh Fruit Tarts – In Season fruits and berries over our own Bavarian creme tarts
When you fly on a private jet you are already experiencing the most ultimate luxaries. Why not go all the way and complement it with some gourmet delicacies from Isaac's Catering. For full menu selections and details look here.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Stress Free Gourmet
There's a lot of things that can go wrong when you are responsible for food at a party: you forgot to buy enough flour to make the cookies, you didn't put the roast in the oven soon enough, the milk in the refrigerador expired, or somehow the dog got into cabinet an guzzled the bottle of olive oil. Whatever it is, there are more important things to worry about at your party than all the little mistakes that can happen with the food. That is why getting a caterer is so valuable for get-togethers.
You are probably a good cook, but let's face it, the professionals do it better. With years of training and constant customer feedback, professional caterers have developed recipes that stand the test of time. They know exactly how long that steak needs to stay on the burner for the most succulent flavor and tender texture possible, and they know exactly the proportion of ingredients to make the perfect crab cake. We don't even need to mention how good the dessert will be.
Why bother stressing about your own cooking when it can all be done for you relatively cheap and hassle free. Gourmet chefs will provide you and your guests with some of the best food you can taste with an elegant and professional presentation. It's your party, so you should enjoy yourself. Let someone else worry about pleasing the taste buds.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Last Minute Catering
Stressing out and getting overwhelmed may be the first thing to come to your mind. It can be a tricky situation with an upcoming event or wedding, and your caterer calls you last minute to cancel. For whatever reason they cancel, your caterer may feel as uncomfortable as you.
Isaac's Catering was designed to allow internet searches an opportunity to find many catering options in the one location. You can select the type of catering required and the location where your function will be held.
A large number of caterers may be listed; however it is best to do a quick search to find menus and pricing to suit. This will narrow down a list of names and numbers to a general idea that you are comfortable with. Phone and/or email a few catering companies explaining your situation.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Handy Info for a Catering Company
The contract should also include information on general information and policies, payments including initial deposit and when the balance is required, when final guest numbers are required and information on cancellations.
It is important to note any details on payments, as this will help you plan in advance for payment of the balance and when this will be required.
When booking your caterer, do provide specific information on the venue and the facilities that will be available. While most professional catering companies will provide all their own cooking equipment, others will prefer to use your kitchen and cooking facilities.
Minimum guest numbers are also important when booking a catering company. While larger catering companies may have plenty of staff, equipment and vehicles, smaller catering companies may only accept one function per day. Minimum guest numbers are provided to ensure any pricing and menu information is accurately quoted for your function. This also prevents clients over estimating on guest numbers, or booking a function on Invitation Numbers rather than an approximate final number. Around 10-15% of guests that are invited may not be able to attend due to location and work commitments.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Make Your Party One to Remember
If you are having a small social gathering, space should not be a problem. With larger parties including Birthdays with around 100 guests, you may need to clear some furniture from your backyard and inside the house to ensure there is plenty of room.
People love to mingle, chat with different people and not worry about any of the normal daily issues. Given this people let their hair down, have a few or a lot of drinks and really start to enjoy the party.
If the party is at your house and you plan to have a big night yourself, it is a great idea to have someone sober to keep everything in control. From washing any glasses, to simply being there to help anyone will really make a big difference.
Trash Cans are another very important part to ensure a party runs smoothly. Bottles scattered around can easily lead to broken glass and possible unnecessary damage to someone or something. When bins are easily seen and readily available your guests will use these and keep the area manageable.
A table designated to cups, drinks and water is also a great idea. This allows people to keep coming back to one place that can easily be kept organized, do ensure there is plenty of space for people walking past also.
Food: guests that have been drinking can get extremely hungry or drunk if they don't have something to eat for dinner. If you are having an evening party a few finger foods is a great way to start. With large guest numbers, it is a great idea to hire a professional catering company to provide a beautiful buffet dinner. This will ensure guests have plenty to eat, and don't become to rowdy to quickly. A professional will look after the cooking, clean away after dinner and sometimes leave any food remaining for midnight munchies.
Having someone to look after the night will also ensure that you aren't constantly in the kitchen making food and can really enjoy spending time with your friends.