Party Inspiration Archives - Chef du Jour Catering

7 Inspired Summer Party Themes

Summer is just weeks away, and chances are your calendar is already full of holiday celebrations and events. With so many excuses to throw a party this time of year, we thought it would be fun to share our favorite summer party themes. As you plan your events over the summer, let these ideas inspire…

Spring Into Spring With These Inspired Themes

Spring is a wonderful time of year to throw parties, and the months offer many excuses to host a gathering! From Valentine’s Day to Easter, there are plenty of opportunities to put on your party-planning hat to create a wonderful event. Whether it’s a birthday party or work event or family reunion, here is some…

Planning for a Baby Shower

Time flies by so quickly…perhaps it seems like only yesterday that you were hosting or attending a wedding shower for your friend or relative. The next thing you know, she is expecting! A baby shower presents a great opportunity for the loved ones of a mom-to-be to gather and celebrate the upcoming birth of her…

Giving Employees a Themed Party for Halloween

With Halloween only a couple of weeks away, many people are making plans for dressing up, going trick-or-treating, or attending parties. Throwing a Halloween-themed party in your office provides your employees with the opportunity to have some fun and relax with their coworkers. And even though the holiday itself falls on a Saturday this year,…

6 Ideas for a Customized Wedding Shower

Without a doubt, brides-to-be have a lot on their plates as they prepare for their big day. When it comes down to it, a wedding is supposed to be a celebration for the bride and groom. However, they must also consider their wedding guests’ expectations during planning. And all that planning might be a bit…

Preparing for a Super Bowl Party

Are you gearing up for the “Big Game” this weekend? Many of us here in the Portland-Metro area are excited about the Seahawks playing in this year’s Super Bowl. And of course, we hope they pull off another win like last year! The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year that’s…

Creating a Winter Wonderland

“A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.” ~ Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith The coldest months of the year are drawing near, and it’s truly a magical time. Winter appeals to all of our senses: As we experience the smells and tastes of our favorite cold-weather foods and beverages; while…

Halloween Food Fun

Halloween is just around the corner – are you ready? We love this time of year and we’re definitely getting into the Halloween spirit here at Chef Du Jour Catering. Besides, why should the kids get to have all the fun on Halloween? From Halloween-themed meals to creepy, crawly desserts, we have some “spook-tacular” Halloween…