Believe it or not Summer is coming to an end next month and it’s time to start thinking about end of summer catering.

As the end of summer approaches, it’s a great time to host a memorable catering event that celebrates the season’s bounty and provides a delightful experience for your guests. Here are some creative end of summer catering ideas to consider:

1. BBQ Bash Affair: Host a classic backyard barbecue with a variety of grilled meats, seafood, and plenty of sides. Include options for vegetarians and vegans too. Provide a range of barbecue sauces and marinades to add flavor. Consider having a DIY burger or taco station where guests can customize their own creations.

2. Farm-to-Table Feast Affair: Highlight the fresh produce of late summer with a farm-to-table menu. Feature dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing vibrant salads, heirloom tomatoes, corn on the cob, and seasonal fruit desserts.

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3. Luau or Tropical Paradise Affair: Transport your guests to a tropical paradise with a luau-themed catering event. Serve dishes like grilled pineapple skewers, coconut shrimp, tropical fruit platters, and mai tais. Decorate with tiki torches, colorful flowers, and beach-inspired elements.

4. Mediterranean Mezze Affair: Offer a spread of Mediterranean small plates, known as mezze. Include dishes like hummus, falafel, stuffed grape leaves, tzatziki, olives, and pita bread. This option is great for grazing and mingling.

5. Seafood Soiree Affair: Celebrate the end of summer with a seafood extravaganza. Serve fresh seafood such as lobster, shrimp, crab, oysters, and clams. Pair with buttery sauces, lemon wedges, and plenty of crusty bread.

6. Picnic in the Park Affair: Take advantage of the remaining warm weather by hosting a picnic-style event in a park or garden. Provide picnic baskets filled with gourmet sandwiches, salads, cheese platters, and refreshing beverages.

7. Wine and Cheese Affair: Create an elegant catering experience with a wine and cheese tasting. Pair different types of cheeses with a variety of wines, and provide crackers, bread, fruits, and nuts for complementing flavors.

8. DIY Pizza Party Affair: Set up a pizza-making station with various doughs, sauces, cheeses, and toppings. Guests can create their own personalized pizzas, and you can even offer dessert pizzas for a sweet twist.

9. Carnival or Fair Food Fest Affair: Bring the nostalgia of a summer fair to your event with classic carnival foods like cotton candy, popcorn, mini corndogs, funnel cakes, and snow cones.

10. Ice Cream Social Affair: Beat the heat with an ice cream social. Set up an ice cream bar with various flavors, toppings, and sauces. Offer dairy-free and gluten-free options to cater to different dietary needs.

11. Backyard Bonfire and S’mores Affair: Create a cozy and casual atmosphere with a backyard bonfire. Provide all the fixings for s’mores, along with some warm beverages like hot cocoa or mulled cider.

12. End-of-Summer BBQ Cook-Off Affair: Add a competitive twist by organizing a barbecue cook-off among your guests. Have teams prepare different dishes, and let everyone taste and vote for their favorites.

Remember to consider dietary restrictions and preferences when planning your End of Summer Catering menu. Whether you choose a casual picnic or an upscale wine and cheese Affair, the key is to create an enjoyable and memorable experience for your guests as they bid farewell to summer.

We have been catering San Diego and Orange County for more than 35 years with many hundreds of happy customers. We would love for you to be the next one.

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