Catering By Michaels understands the importance of common food allergies and intolerances, including gluten sensitivity. For our guests who are gluten-free, we are happy to offer a large selection of gluten-free menu options that are thoughtfully crafted to ensure that they still taste delicious. All of our full-service and delivery menus include appetizers, entrees, and desserts that your gluten-free guests (and gluten guests!) are sure to love.

Here are some of our customer favorites:

CAPRESE BITES 

Cherry tomatoes stuffed with mozzarella marinated in balsamico and pesto, garnished with a Parmesan frico chip.

CHIPOTLE SHRIMP ELOTE CUPS

Grilled & marinated chipotle BBQ shrimp on a bed of Mexican corn salad set in a tortilla cup, garnished with crumbled feta cheese, Mexican crema and cilantro.

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We love working with event planners, and recently had the opportunity to chat with Nisar Naimi from Events by Nisar. If you’re about to plan an event, his insights may be especially timely!

How did your career in events begin?

​It started off as a part-time job to make extra cash on the weekends during my undergrad years at Loyola University. I used to work for a non-profit community organization, and my boss at the time introduced me to his friend who was an event planner. I worked with her throughout my college years, then went full-time with event planning once I graduated.​

Why do you love working in the events industry?

​I love that it’s a new experience every day! I get bored very easily, so I love the creative and personal interactions that allow me to have a new and exciting experience every day. More than anything, I love all of the relationships I am able to build and foster.​

What are current trends you love?

​Simple is more.

• I love the mixing of metals (golds, rose golds, silvers).
• Lighter, softer tones in decor have also recently become very popular.
• The rustic theme is very big at the moment.

Couples are now so much more open to being creative with their menu selections, especially in terms of live action stations, exotic ingredients, and presentation. It seems that recently, food has definitely taken precedent over decor and other event items. ​

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Hors d’oeuvres are an important part of any special event, whether they’re the only food at your event, or just a warm up before the main course. Catering By Michaels offers plenty of great options that are both unique and delicious. One (or a few of!) these seven hors d’oeuvre choices are sure to please you and your guests. Just make sure to warn guests if there’s more food coming, so they don’t completely fill up on these tasty bites.

PULLED BRISKET BARBACOA

Set atop a mini jalapeño corn muffin, and garnished with chopped parsley.
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Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to honor and show appreciation for all loving relationships — whether they’re romantic partnerships, friendships, or family bonds. As a full service caterer, we have the amazing opportunity to be a part of so many special moments and celebrations in our client’s lives. 

On this very romantic day, we wanted to share the union of a very special couple, Ellyn + Carlo, and their gorgeous wedding at Independence Grove that was featured on David Lai Weddings blog.  

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New Years is about a fresh start and new beginnings. It’s the perfect time to reflect on all that has occurred throughout the year and resolve to make changes in the new year that lies ahead. And while grandiose displays of fireworks and countdowns are typical among many New Year’s Eve celebrations, there’s something to be said about staying in and hosting your own affair. Plus, it’s the safest way to celebrate!

Drawing inspiration from our recent feature in Modern Luxury (see page 78!), we’ve put together a few quick and easy tips for hosting a New Year’s Eve party at home with all the major necessary food groups to focus your holiday spread around.

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