Chair Covers the Perfect Finishing Touch.

Looking for a way to add some style to your wedding reception or event? Ever thought about using chair covers and or sashes? There are many options as far as fabric, textures, colors and most important (to most) price! At Orange Blossom Catering’s Monthly Tastings, Linen Companies provide our guests with examples of what they have to offer (some shown below).

A few key terms you may need to know that apply to both the Chair Cover and the Sash:

                Organza: Thin, Sheer Fabric.

                Crinkle Taffeta: Crisp, Smooth, Woven Fabric that’s been Crinkled.

                Satin: Shiny, Luster Fabric.

                Lamour: Polyester Satin.

                Solid: Flat One Color (typically) Polyester Fabric.

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For more examples look at these websites:

Connie Duglin Linens–   425 Roberts Road Oldsmar, FL 34677 

                                             1-877-MR.Linen (675-4636)

A Linen Valley–              4400 34th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33714

                                             (727) 541-3529

Custom Linens–             6610 West Linebaugh Ave Suite A Tampa, FL 33625

                                             (813) 406-8258

In need of a Wedding Cake?

Have you been to see one of our 3 cake vendors? These mouthwatering delights come in an abundance of combinations from Lemon Cake with Vanilla Crème Filling to White Chocolate Raspberry Liqueur Cake with Cream Cheese Filling as well as Cheesecakes, Cupcakes and Grooms Cakes. Without a doubt you’ll find what you need, and bonus: Book a Premiere or Elite Wedding Package with us and the Wedding Cake is included! Tastings are a must and can be set up with the individual bakery. Or by attending one of OBC’s Monthly Food Tastings, where a sample cake from each company is provided. If we didn’t get you craving one of these tasty morsels check out the pictures below. Enjoy!

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Cakes by Carolynn– The Best Tasting Cakes for Every Occasion!:
(727) 327-5725 3153 5th Ave North St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Le Cheesecake– Gourmet Bakery, Deli, Catering & Coffeehouse:
(727) 528-6447 4158 Haines Rd. St. Petersburg, FL 33703

Chantilly Cakes– The Perfect Choice:
(727) 530-0300 13533 N. 65th St. Largo, FL 33771

Creepy Catering

So we’ve already talked about December the busiest time of the year. But, what about Halloween?

Halloween Tablescape

Halloween is great because it gives you (and us) the opportunity to be creative! If you like a variety of foods they can be combined or tweaked to go along with your theme. Need help coming up with a theme? Why not try one of the following:

Ghoulish-
Ghost and Goblin décor: with snakes and mice and everything un-nice.
Spooky – Creepy Food:
Bat Wings: Mixture of Soy Sauce & Black Food Coloring Paste on Chicken Wings
Monster Mucus: Oysters displayed in a glass container
Decomposing Salad: Mixed Greens with cut up Squash, Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds, Walnuts

Playful-
Friendly Ghost, Witch and Black Kitten Décor
Sweet & Fun Food:
Themed Sugar Cookies
Witches Hand: Clear glove, Candy Corn (finger nails), Popcorn filler
Eye Balls- Hard Boiled Egg with Red Food Coloring and Olive pupil
Brewing Witches Potion- Punch with dry ice

Witches Hand

Orange & Black-
Classic Halloween: Pumpkins, Candy Corn, Spiders, Black Cats, etc.
Color Themed Food:
∙ Cheese Wheel pressed in Poppy Seeds, Plums, Grapes, Orange Slices
∙ Cheese Dip with Blue Tortilla Chips
∙ Chocolate Cupcakes with Orange Frosting

If you need any additional tips: Martha Stewart has a lot of great suggestions.
Super Punch is another site with fun Halloween Recipes.

Ho Ho Ho Happy… Holidays?

Yes, it is time to start planning ahead. Before you know, tis the season will be all we can think about. This is a fun time of year, but can be stressful if you’re not prepared. So many details to take care of such as; Where to have the party? Who to invite? What kind of theme to have? Traditional Holiday Food or Fun Trendy Food? Etc. Why not let us help you by taking the venue, theme and menu off your hands; and let you focus on the important things, like going through your list of friends to see who was naughty or nice.
Helpful suggestions on where to host your Holiday Party:

Orange Blossom Catering (of course)
220 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, FL

Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Drive NE St. Petersburg, FL

Civitan Beach Club
18604 Gulf Boulevard Indian Shores, FL

Heritage Village
11909 125th St. N. Largo, FL

Florida Botanical Gardens
12520 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL

Brooker Creek Preserve
3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs, FL

Theme ideas:
Traditional (Red & Green)
Retro (Magenta, Chartreuse, Turquoise)
Winter Wonderland (Blue & Silver)

Food Trends:
Carved Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Chutney
Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Kabob
Watermelon, Feta and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Sweet Potato Station
Mini Peppermint Milkshakes
Holiday Cupcakes

OBC’s Monthly Food Tasting Event

Have you ever been to a Food Tasting? Many haven’t and may wonder what it entails or how to attend. Orange Blossom has a monthly tasting for prospective clients to try some of our signatures dishes such as OBC Chicken L’ Orange, or OBC Salad (with greens, pine nuts, feta, mandarin oranges, etc.). Our event is geared towards Weddings as we provide additional vendors (subject to change) like; Cakes by Carolynn, Le Cheesecake, J. Baldwin Florals, CSE Photography, Tampa Bay DJ, Expert DJ, Olympus Limo, Event Planners, Tux Rental, Linen Companies, Etc.

When you arrive you sign in, receive a menu of what is being served that day, talk with any vendors you need more information from; then go into our Historic Ballroom for Hors d’ Oeuvres followed by a Full Buffet with items taken from our Wedding Packages. If that wasn’t enough our two Cake Vendors provide decorated cakes to sample. But the real icing on the cake is if you book our catering that day (with deposit) you receive a complimentary hors d’ oeuvres that is specified on the menu you received when you first arrived.

If you or someone you know wishes to attend one of our fabulous events please contact us at (727) 822-6129 or lwiges@orangeblossomcatering to find out our next tasting date. You can see additional pictures online at our Facebook Fan Page.

Kapok Tree Wedding

Ever been to the Kapok Tree in Clearwater, FL? It is a unique venue full of opportunity. Marquis and Brandi were married there on July 31st. It was a splendid event with lavish clothing, elegant decorations and surroundings and of course delicious food and cake! Their color scheme of Brown and Ivory with accents of Red was presented beautifully in the Florida Room where the ceremony took place. With alternating Brown and Ivory bows and a Red carpet for the wedding party to walk down. The reception was held in the Grand Ballroom where the tables were dressed with Red and White floral centerpieces from J. Baldwin. The whole event really was something to talk about! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Brown.

Weekend Events

With the scare of rain this weekend our events all went off without a hitch. One of our outdoor BBQ’s made the move to our Downtown Ballroom to avoid a washout while the other events snuck in their outdoor time before the down pours. Lucky indeed.

Congratulations to Dessirrea and Trevor who were married in our Historic Ballroom last Saturday. They decorated the room beautifully with White and Watermelon colored flowers from J. Baldwin Florals. Their cakes were from Cakes by Design. The wedding cake showed off the simple elegance of the Bride & Groom while the groom’s cake showed the fun loving side. After the ceremony they had a fun dance party with their family and friends. Top 3 pictues.

Another Congratulations to Karla and Andreas who were married at the Powell Crosley Estate on Sunday. The colors of black and white with touches of red were perfect for this intimate outdoor wedding and reception. The gazebo reception area overlooking the water was the ideal backdrop for a memorable day. Bottom 3 pictures.

Who is OBC?

Trusted Caterer in the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years. We cater a variety of events from small corporate meetings to backyard picnic/bbq or an eloquent wedding to an extravagant gala for thousands, and everything in between.

Orange Blossom Catering

Foyer Area

The Orange Blossom Catering Company was established in 1935 and has been owned and operated by the Shamas family since 1953. The building was a cafeteria from 1953-1987 and then became a banquet hall from 1987 to present day. Seating capacity can accommodate up to 250/275 persons utilizing both the upstairs and downstairs. Downstairs alone can handle 140/150 persons for a seated event. Groups utilizing the banquet hall include wedding receptions, corporate and private cocktail parties, graduation events, etc. as well as regular civic groups meeting during the week.
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