The favourable weather, the natural beauty and charm of the Greek summer make it an ideal time for events such as baptism luncheons and outdoor events as well as afternoon children’s or teenage garden parties. Delicious dishes, delicious desserts combined with refreshing drinks and a happy mood, under the open sky, are all that characterize every summer menu event.
Summer menu & catering services in hot weather
But what happens when the temperature gets too high? Catering professionals are then called upon to take special measures, as the challenges are very different from those of organizing an event in a protected, indoor space. Several parameters require careful consideration, always prioritizing the proper preservation of the dishes and of course the impeccable service of the guests, especially in high temperature conditions. Below, InterCatering’s experts offer you 3 simple but essential ideas for a cool summer menu on hot summer days as well as useful tips for outdoor catering.
Quench your thirst with cool and refreshing flavors
Summer menu idea: Mocktails with crushed ice and naturally flavored water such as with cucumber, mint or lemon. Frozen drinks are not only a delicate, refreshing welcome but also help to keep your guests well hydrated, comfortable and in good spirits! And let’s not forget that cocktails are always the “ultimate” welcome drinks for any event, and essential for the best start of a summer wedding menu.
Tip: Choose an experienced catering company that can ensure the quality of summer food even in such demanding conditions, in addition to refreshing cold drinks. It is very important to maintain a constant temperature of the food that will be offered. Warm dishes should be kept warm and cold dishes should be kept cold at any moment. Thus, each dish remains unchanged and always tasty. Proper menu planning and appropriate professional equipment are necessary to properly preserve food and keep it safe until the moment it is consumed.
Enjoy a light summer menu
Summer menu idea: Cold appetizers with fruity or other light recipes that guests enjoy with pleasure. Whether they are served at a buffet as dishes or as small bites at a cocktail food bar, they are a particularly popular, tasty and light option. Trust the experienced and specialized chefs of InterCatering to enrich every taste option.
Tip: Think light, fresh and seasonal. A lunch summer menu includes a balance of hot and cold dishes. Action food stations with fresh meat, fish or seafood but also vegetables are great options while nothing can go wrong with dishes such as a variety of vegetable salads, cold pasta salads and of course grilled vegetables. For a more evening event, you can focus more on a menu with mini bites and finger food. Pair seafood or meat with fresh fruit sauces or lighter chutney recipes.
Freeze the moment with the tastiest epilogue!
Summer menu idea: Delicious frozen desserts. For any lunch or afternoon event as well as for a christening menu, the refreshing finale with delicious frozen desserts is something young and old eagerly await. Fruit sorbets, varieties of ice creams, as well as refreshing sweets and fruits, each cold treat will offer a unique cooling sensation and a perfect tasty conclusion to your guests’ meal.
Tip: For your summer parties, keep your guests cool! In periods of intense sunshine and heat we suggest creating shaded areas for your guests with equipment such as folding gazebos/canopies, garden umbrellas or misting fans, so they can comfortably enjoy their drink, meal or dessert.
With the above ideas and basic tips for outdoor catering services, at InterCatering we promise wonderful summer events with the most delicious summer menus that leave the best – and coolest – memories! Contact us here.
