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Choosing a menu for any celebration takes planning and patience.

Knowing how to build a menu that works for your gathering, and yet adds some themed flair, is what we love to do. 

Check out some of our favorite (and delicious) meal station suggestions! 

• That's Amore! Food is love, and your guests will LOVE our Italian dish options. With dishes like Chicken Parmesan and Sweet Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions, that old-world Italian feel will keep bellies fed and hearts happy. There is even an option for Veggie Lasagna for guests that are not meat-lovers.

• Slide into Yum! Our Slider Station is a wonderful, "hands-on" option with selections like Pulled Pork with Homemade Cole Slaw or Buffalo Chicken with Crumbled Blue Cheese. And for the seafood lovers, we even offer a Wasabi Swordfish slide! Add on a side of Cowboy Beans or Mac n' Cheese to round out the comfort food feel.

• A Festive Fiesta! The Taco Station allows you to choose from beef, chicken, fish, and vegetarian choices and comes along with all the festive taco fixins'. As a side dish option, pair it with Spanish Rice & Beans for the perfect mini Mexican fiesta. 

Ready to start planning your themed party or learn about our additional stations? Check our online catering menu. Once you are ready, request a quote here! 

Checking out our online reviews is one of our favorite things to do. 

Helping you be a guest at your own event is our top priority.

Delicious food and great service .  

Where are the meat lovers?

Today's post is dedicated to YOU!

Check out these juicy options to satisfy your protein cravings. Pair these options with a selection of our side dishes such as:

• Boston baked beans
• Spicy Thai noodles
• Mac n Cheese
• New England clam chowder 

and, of course - no meal would be complete without our famous B&M Catering cornbread. Check out our Curbside Catering Menus.Order online for pick up at our worldwide headquarters in Pawtucket, RI.

Our menus offer some items "cook 'em yourself" and others are "simply reheat". All items are picked up cold.

If you are looking for a Newport wedding venue with ocean views, then The Rotunda Ballroom at Easton's Beach may fit your vision. Located directly on the Atlantic Ocean, it is less than one mile east of Historic Bellevue Avenue and offers a ballroom like no other. With its outside wrap-around deck, the Ballroom provides truly spectacular ocean views. The ballroom is a symmetrical 12 sided room of about 5,000 square feet (approximately 75’ wide in most areas) with a seating capacity of 175 people.

Beach weddings are a popular choice for brides and grooms, and with a space like the Ballroom's, beach weddings are their specialty. This beautiful beach setting can accommodate evening weddings or special events from the last weekend of April through to the end of October. 

The perks of holding your ceremony at Easton's Beach Rotunda Ballroom are seemingly endless.

• A beautiful wrap-around deck with sweeping ocean views
• A beach-side ceremony
• Complimentary arched wedding trellis, dining tables & chairs
• Bridal changing area
• Carousel rides during the first hour of your event (when functioning)
• You may use your own insured caterer
• You can use either a live band or a dj
• Exclusive use of the Rotunda Building, including Ballroom, wrap around deck, private restrooms and lower Rotunda staging area for caterers
• Ample free parking

Hiring your own insured caterer and live band or DJ means lots of flexibility to create the perfect vision of your event. 

In past years, B&M Catering has had the great honor to cater a number of beautiful weddings at Easton's Beach Rotunda Ballroom. Here are some we've found that were spotlighted online: 

• Amber & Jason’s Easton's Beach Rotunda wedding in Newport Wedding Magazine.
• Justen and Aubrie - A Newport Wedding - MKD Photography
• Mariana + Gorty are married - Faith Dugan Photography
• Moni + Aaron | Cambodian Wedding - VO Photographers

You may learn more about Easton's Beach Rotunda Ballroom on WeddingWire. If you’d like to learn more about B&M’s catering menu, please don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will be happy to help you plan create your special event!

Planning the perfect company outing is a great way to thank devoted employees for their day-to-day efforts and dedication. It can be viewed as a welcome break from the daily work routine, allows teams to build bonds, and feel appreciated. In order to free yourself up and enjoy the day of the outing, preparation and planning is key.

Today, we share a few helpful tips to guide you in planning a fun-filled day away for your staff.

Plan in Advance

Advance planning can be six months out for some groups. Granting yourself this time enables you to address any special requests or suggestions your teammates might have (i.e., dietary requirements, easily accessed location, etc.). Be sure to give your team plenty of notice once the date is picked as this ensures no one is accidentally excluded or left in the dark. 

Pick Your Venue

As they say, "location, location, location"! If you want to secure an ideal location, your chances are better when you reserve it well in advance. Whichever venue you select, keep in mind that the atmosphere of that venue sets the mood. The chosen location should reflect the likes of your team members and meet any activity needs you have planned.

In addition, the venue can pick can play a significant role in how successfully the event agenda rolls out (i.e., space for activities, room for catering, etc.).

Select Your Caterer

When determining the menu, you'll want to consider any specific dietary needs of your team members. Whether they are vegetarian or have food allergies, working with a caterer that allows for customization is best and makes planning a breeze. Don’t forget to keep your budget in mind, and work with your caterer on dishes that everyone can enjoy! 

B & M Catering is happy to offer full-service catering for events like yours, and we are ready to customize a menu to meet everyone's needs.

Please contact us with your questions, as we are always happy to provide a quote and work with our customers!