Posh Summer Weddings in Connecticut
This bride prefers to remain anonymous but she’s allowing us to brag about her fabulous upcoming wedding at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. If we do say so ourselves, she’s chosen a fabulous and mouth-watering catering menu for the affair. The feast begins with passed hors d’oeuvre such as Swedish Meatballs, Figs with Goat Cheese Wrapped in Bacon, Smoked Salmon on Belgium Endive, Brie and Raspberries wrapped in Phyllo Dough, Baby Lamb Chops, and Lobster Puff Kisses.
She’s also having a Cold Table with crackers and assorted cheeses along with a Raw Bar consisting of Cocktail Shrimp, Cherry Stone Clams, and Oysters with Cocktail Sauce and Horseradish.
Her guests’ dinner choices are…
It’s that Watermelon Time of Year
Nothing says picnic quite like a big juicy watermelon. Is it time for that family reunion? How about your company picnic? If you’ve got the need for a picnic, we’ve got the food and we can suggest several venues in the greater Hartford, CT area for picnics, pig roasts or clambakes. In Glastonbury, there’s the Riverfront Community Center and the J.B. Williams Park pavilion. Wickham Park in Manchester is a great locale for a company picnic or a company appreciation day. In addition to the picnic areas, it has sports facilities and disc golf, plus a bird sanctuary. And then there’s the Rotary Pavilion in Nevers Park in South Windsor. We cater picnics in all of these facilities and we’ve done so for years. You bring your guests and we’ll bring the watermelon. Call us today at 860-568-5000 and let’s get started planning your next picnic.
- Heidi Krause
Krause Caterers have been Connecticut’s caterers for Weddings, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties and Picnics for over 60 years.
Krause Caterers Caters Weddings at the Boathouse in Hartford, CT
Well… this is our first official blog post on our new and improved website. And what do we have to report? Krause Caterers is catering the Tehan-Carragan wedding at the Boathouse in Hartford, Connecticut in September. And it just so happens that the bride, Margaret Tehan, is also our graphic designer and web designer. We’re thrilled to be a part of her special day and are looking forward to serving the fabulous menu that she has chosen to serve to her guests. As official caterers for the Boathouse, we have to say that the place is very special… particularly for weddings. The view from the balcony overlooking the Connecticut River takes your breath away. It’s the perfect setting for cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvre.
Margaret chose the following menu:
Cold Table:
Assorted Cheese Boards:
Brie, Havarti, Jack, Muenster, Cheddar and Jack
Assorted Crackers
Raw Vegetables and Dips
Fresh Sliced Seasonal Fruits
Passed Hors d’ Oeuvre:
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Vegetarian Egg Roll with Sweet & Sour Sauce and Spicy Mustard
Swedish Meatballs
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Mini Crab Cakes with Tarter Sauce
Hawaiian Chicken Sticks
After the cocktail hour has passed, her guests will be invited into the main dining room at the Boathouse for a stations wedding buffet consisting of:
Carving Station:
Roast Tenderloin and Roast Breast of Turkey – Sliced to Order
Served on Small White & Wheat Rolls
Condiments: Béarnaise Sauce, Horseradish, Whole Cranberry Sauce, Spicy Mustard, Mayonnaise, and Steak Sauce
Pasta Station:
Mini Cheese Ravioli and Ziti with a choice of Alfredo Sauce or Tomato Sauce
Crispine Bread Sticks
Italian Bread and Butter
Grated Cheese and
Pepper Flakes
Dessert:
Coffee Service with Bride’s Wedding Cake
As we stated above, Margaret is a graphic designer. She designed her own invitations, programs, menus, etc. We particularly like her favors shown in the photo above. She bought green woven favor boxes and created place cards with cut-out hydrangeas and small pearl centers. She attached the place cards to the favor boxes with green satin ribbon. So as not to spoil the surprise for her wedding guests, we won’t tell you what’s inside until after the wedding!
- Heidi Krause
Krause Caterers have been Connecticut’s caterers for Weddings, Corporate Events, Holiday Parties and Picnics for over 60 years.

