Testimonials

Thank you so much for such a wonderful reception. It was very thoughtful of you to plate all of the dinners at table 1. Thanks!

Your advice was so great from the tall centerpieces to the location of the cake. Your staff was so friendly too! The flowers that you brought were georgeous! Thanks for moving one to the mantle in the front room for the cake cutting, it made the pictures look really great! You don't miss a trick:)

Thanks again, Janice

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Cocktail Party Catering Services

Shirley’s Cocktail Party Catering Brings Glitz and Glam to Your Soiree

cocktail party catering service Cocktail parties are all about mingling and meeting, showing off your fancy clothes, imbibing fabulous beverages and tasting delectable finger foods. If you’ve ever hosted one of these events, you know that a lot of work goes into making it swellegant, and sometimes you don’t get to enjoy it as much as your guests because you’re either behind the bar mixing, or worrying about whether there are enough appetizers. Next time, call in our cocktail party catering service and spend your time enjoying the company while we worry about the rest of the details.

Beverages

Of course, the main ingredient to any cocktail party is the cocktails. We have excellent mixologists on our cocktail party catering staff, as well as a fully-stocked bar that not only includes the classics, but also takes into account that you may have a few non-drinkers at the party too. We’ll help you make sure everyone will have a great time at your party, no matter what they’re drinking!

Appetizers

Conversation is an essential aspect of your party, and our collection of scrumptious cocktail party catering recipes will start a few conversations of their own. We have a long list of possible options including beef and pork hors d'oeuvres, poultry or seafood appetizers, and vegetarian munchables. Check out our hors d'oeuvres menu to see all of our options, which range from the traditional to the exotic. We are also excited to work with your ideas as well, so just give us a call and we can talk about stunning your guests with some delicious bites.

Décor and Staging

Our cocktail party catering services also include helping your venue look the part so that guests truly feel the swank and hospitality. Whether the cocktail party will take place in your home, or at some other venue, we work with you to create the perfect experience for your guests. We are just as eager to see them having a great time as you are! So no matter what space you have to work with, we will work to create fantastic appetizer stations, cozy seating arrangements, an inviting bar, and plenty of space to give you and your guests ample opportunity to mix and mingle comfortably.

We are also full of cocktail party catering décor ideas that add sparkle, fun and elegance to your event. Just take a look through our gallery for some ideas, or talk with us about your ideas. So whether you want to re-create a 1950’s Tiki Room Lounge atmosphere, the Space-Age Bachelor pad, or a glamorous “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” party experience, we are here to help you make it all come together marvelously.

So the next time you want to host a cocktail party, call to ask us about our cocktail party catering services. We’ve been helping throw amazing cocktail parties in the Washington D.C. area for over a decade, and are SWaM and eVA certified. Making sure you and your guests have a great time is what we are all about!