Bosc pear, apple cider, pickled squash, cinnamon (dare we say pumpkin) spice… the flavors of fall are here! Here at Sweetwater Farms Catering and Events we love incorporating everything the harvest season (hello, we're farmers!) has to offer into our autumn menu. Check out a few of our favorites below! GREEN APPLE BITES | brie, pickled grapes, pistachio, smoked salt, pink peppercorn crumble HARVEST LOBSTER ROLLS | main lobster salad, pickled apple & squash, brown buttered bun PEAR COBBLER COCKTAIL | vodka, pear liqueur, lemon juice, bosc pear, cinnamon dustNew Paragraph SPICED ARTI ..read more

Today the chefs at Sweetwater Catering shares their favorite culinary creations for summer weddings that'll combat the heat of summer in Houston, Texas. "Keep it seasonal!" Having a summer wedding comes with a lot of options for a delicious catering menu. Produce is mostly at its peak, lettuces are fresh, crisp and delicious and there are a wide variety summer fruits that in the hands of a skilled bartender make a refreshing summer cocktail to cool off your wedding guests. Sweetwater Catering has it's own farm and we produce roughly sixty percent of the fruits and vegetables and one hundred p ..read more

Sweetwater Catering Is Thrilled To Have Been Part Of This Stunning Winter Themed Wedding At The Thousand Oaks Venue In Houston Texas. I can't tell you how much I love chinoiserie! My home is filled with vases, urns, statues and so much more in this elegant and refined style. The wedding designed and planned by Detailed Affair Events in Houston, Texas was a breath of fresh air, lush and beautiful. A wedding style that so many newly engaged brides in Houston would just love for their 2021 wedding.  The Thousand Oaks Venue is the perfect location for a wedding that wants to pract ..read more

Houston, January 14, 2021. -- Sweetwater Farms Catering was announced as a winner of the 2021 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®, an accolade representing the top wedding professionals across the board in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism reviewed by couples on WeddingWire, a leader in the $200 billion global wedding planning industry. In 2020, the rise and spread of COVID-19 unfortunately impacted the wedding industry and the hundreds of thousands of small businesses who bring weddings to life every day. However, wedding vendors like Sweetwater Catering in Houston and wor ..read more

They Say Everything Is Bigger In Texas, But In 2021 The Trend For Weddings In Houston is  Small Is The New Big, And Safety Is The Name Of The  Game.   Houston the city of countless food options, a wonderful blend of cultures and some of the best barbecue in Texas! If you're in Houston and planning to get married in 2021, Sweetwater Catering has a few tips and secrets to let you in on for your special day! Our sister company Detailed Affair Events  keeps up with the latest wedding trends all over the country while  Sweetwater  is a local cater ..read more

Rosé Is A Refreshing, Vibrant & Truly Delicious Wine! There Is Much To Love About The Summer’s Favorite Beverage! Here Is Why We Love To See This Rosé On Wedding Menus. Rosé is a style of wine rather than a variety, as it is made with different types of grapes. This crowd pleaser has made the journey from being considered a "junk" table wine that was overly sweet to emerging as a beautiful anytime, food-friendly favorite. It's an easy-drinking wine, making it a perfect match for many different foods. The epitome of summer, made for lazy days, brunch with your "besties" and a perfect parin ..read more

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO HOST A GREAT HOLIDAY PARTY. Whether it’s a holiday (we’re looking at you Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s!) or any other excuse you may have for getting your friends and family together, you can still have a great party even with everything that going on... or a busy schedule. As a host, the greatest and most time-intensive task inevitably revolves around supplying the food. Whether you go for a full spread or settle on snacks and appetizers, having to plan a party during the holidays can seem like an impossible task for many. Sweetwater Catering and Events can off ..read more

I always appreciate being able to opt for a fun mocktail or other booze-free refreshment at a party instead, that's why I asked my team at Sweetwater Catering and Events to make it a focus for 2021! The bar is usually the most popular spot at any wedding reception especially here in Houston – or at least it was, before social distancing! Even now, as wedding drinks shift away from bartenders towards pre-prepared glasses, guests are still offered signature cocktails and tasty seasonal beverages. But for those who don’t drink alcohol, it can be a bit of a downer to be stuck with sodas and ..read more

Communication is key When it comes time to start planning, the team at Sweetwater Catering and Events hopes you’ll keep us in mind in a city with lots of service providers ready to help with your event. The specialties vary widely – from simple (and economical) drop-off BBQ (this is Houston Texas after all!) or comfort foods, to companies that can produce high-level cuisine, and even recreate your favorite restaurant offerings. Here are a few tips to get maximum performance from a caterer, and the best possible event: The relationship should be a partnership. You communicate your vision ..read more

I’ve always had a love hate relationship with cranberries. Out of respect for tradition, I appreciate them. I also love their color. I just want them to taste different. I think I just want them to taste like raspberries. We were discussing new topics for the blog, the idea of creating a menu around one ingredient arose. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, cranberries seemed like a solid candidate for the first attempt. Due to my mixed feelings, I accepted the challenge of creating an entire cranberry focused menu for when you’re wondering what to do with cranberries for Thanksgiving. W ..read more