All Occasions Catering Blog

Summer in Wisconsin goes by in the blink of an eye. But right now we’re in the sweet spot. The days are still long and warm. The smell of burgers on the grill frequently fills the air. And...

Break out the beach blankets, it’s limbo season. And what pairs better with sun kissed shoulders than an Independence Day, Labor Day, or regular old Saturday fiesta with friends? We’re all about...

Food is so much fun. As chefs we are equally chemists, physicists, and artists, whose job is daydreaming new recipes into existence. What could be better than that? Well, eating those recipes, I...

No one pre-games like the Midwest, with legendary tailgates kicking off everything from sporting events to corporate picnics to high school graduations.

This Valentine’s Day, don’t waste precious primping time worrying about your roux, or lose a perfectly lovely dress shirt to wayward saucepan splatters. Leave the wining and dining to All...

We love a marital reception because it showcases each couple’s personality, introducing their brand to the world. Their vows, play list, location, and yes, even the meal they provide, tells their...

This butternut squash with brown butter cream sauce recipe is a perfect fall/winter dish to serve at your next family gathering or dinner party. It’s quick and easy but will be sure to...

Like gowns, cummerbunds, and DJ set lists, wedding menu trends come and go. Cuisine of every stripe have their moment in the sun, bringing a new excitement to you as the client, and to our team as...

‘Help Wanted’ signs decorate just about every storefront lately, all vying for the best possible staff in this very competitive job market. The catering and dining business is no...

A kitchen staff is a member’s only club, one whose entrée in requires culinary talent, a cool head, and a great sense of humor. In short, it ain’t for everybody. But experience in professional...

The cocktail crowd is a different breed. They mingle, they network, they are movers and shakers. Shakers is what we do, too; outfitting events with the custom concoctions and passables that keep...

This time of year the warmer months are a distant memory, buried beneath layers of permafrost. But take heart;the sun sets a little later every day now, and beach weather will be here before our...

In our business, flavor and food quality are paramount, but let us not discount the impact of a beautiful presentation. If we are to wow your guests with a memorable meal, it’s only right to frame...

After 20 years in the catering biz, Owner Mark Andersen has learned a thing or two about selecting, booking, and working with venues. To help bypass potential pitfalls, Mark has given us a handy...

At long last we are rubbing elbows and kicking up our heels with a sense of ease and urgency not seen in over a year. All Occasions Catering has long championed one-of-a-kind events tailored to...

At All Occasions Catering, if we could identify our greatest hurdle, it would be the presumption that we are merely a food purveyor. While we are incredibly proud of the artistry and range our...

Getting ready to celebrate St Patty’s Day with a tall, cold Guinness? This pastrami dip is the perfect snack to pair with your favorite beer! Ingredients ¾ lb sliced Pastrami- corned beef’s...

Congratulations on your recent engagement, and welcome to your planning journey! What an exciting and unique era in which to be marrying, and a day that will stand out as exceptionally memorable...

Let’s all raise a glass to All Occasions Catering’s newest star, Banquet Manager, Kyle Williams. He has got some great ideas and a rich history in entertaining, so we sat down with Kyle to get...

As with all of us, 2020 has been a year of growing pains and adjustments for All Occasions Catering. We sat down with Mark, owner at AOC, to talk about how the team has adjusted to this year’s...

Colorful, refreshing and delicious! Make this beautiful and light summer salad to impress everyone at your next picnic! Ingredients: 1 lg cucumber, seeded and medium diced 1 TBL fine diced red...

This delicious side dish is the perfect addition to any BBQ menu!

To the team at All Occasions Catering, your wedding is more than just another event on our calendar.

All Occasions Catering is owned and operated by Mark Andersen, who has been passionate about food since he can remember.

Once you’ve confirmed that the caterer in question is indeed available to take on your event, there are a litany of questions to shower them with.

Here’s a crowd pleaser we have enjoyed time and time again at All Occasions Catering; our own Rhubarb Marshmallow Cream Torte.