By Karen Pacifico

is the season to give thanks and deck the halls extending holiday invitations to family and friends. When planning a holiday get-together, you want to please your guests without spending hours in the kitchen away from them. Calling a caterer is the perfect solution to this challenge. This issue of The Bluffton Breeze contains information that will be helpful when planning your office parties, private parties, a Sunday brunch or just a romantic dinner for two.

Entertaining can be overwhelming, especially at this busy time of the year. We have completed our holiday homework for you and have discovered some wonderful possibilities.

Bluffton Barbeque
Ted Huffman
Chef/Proprietor
May River Road
815-PORK

Bluffton Barbeque wants to guarantee your guests have a good time. The key to the best and most tender flavor and texture in grilling is an even source of heat. Ted Huffman, owner of Bluffton Barbeque believes that “low and slow is the way to go,” and you won’t find anyone who disagrees. Years of cooking pork have taught Ted the secret of doing just the right thing at just the right time. Whether you’re planning a great big family reunion, a picnic, or want an informal fun-filled afternoon with great barbeque selections, call on Ted to deliver the event. You can count on tender, meaty and very flavorful ribs and tender morsels of pulled pork. His barbeque is dry rubbed and slow cooked over hickory and can be served alone or with side orders of pinto beans, cole slaw, or Brunswick Stew served over rice. First impressions always count the most and the senses need to be satisfied. And since the most important person at your party is you, set the tone for an event that permits you to enjoy it all, creates a casual mood and whets your guests’ appetites . . . nothing does it better than great barbeque. Remember that everything from an outdoor kitchen tastes better.

The Bluffton Oyster Company
Larry & Tina Toomer
63 Wharf Street
757-4010

Larry and Tina Toomer can guarantee local fresh seafood from the pristine waters of the May River. Family owned and operated and providing seafood since the early 1900’s. Fresh Grouper, Tuna, Flounder, Scallops, Shrimp, Clams, Crab, and May River Oysters. No catering job is too small or too large. Years of experience has endeared them to cater many Bluffton community parties.

The Downtown Catering Company
Ryan & Leah McCarthy
27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive
815-5335

The Downtown Catering Company wants to be the secret ingredient in your next successful catered social or corporate function. The Downtown Catering Company is ready for your personal or business holiday party! From sit-down dinners, buffets, and cocktail parties to office drop-off meals, The Downtown Catering Company is ready to make your holiday party stress-free! They specialize in all details of planning your event and will care for even the smallest detail so you can enjoy spending time with your guests. The talented husband and wife team of Ryan and Leah McCarthy believe that having a great party doesn’t have to be a lot of work. Ryan, Leah and their staff of planners, servers and bartenders are here to plan, execute and even clean-up after you! If you don’t want to entertain in your home, ask about different venues that may be the perfect place for your event. Ryan and Leah want to provide you with a different party atmosphere than you may be used to..... “they can do just about anything you want at any location you wish.” You can opt to have a seated or casual dinner served in your home or in one of many venues that can be selected for your pleasure. If you prefer to hold an event outdoors, they will arrange a beautiful party under a tent with a friendly and experienced staff of servers and bartenders. Ryan’s training as a chef together with a strong desire to provide a level of service above the norm, is a winning combination. You can depend upon having an event with beautiful presentation with each element being as good as it can be. So call The Downtown Catering Company for all your different holiday party - or any kind of party - needs!

The Greek Table
Angelo & Laura Kollaros
80 Baylor Drive
Publix Center - next to Publix
Bluffton, SC 757-9283

If you’re looking to serve delicious, authentic Greek cuisine, let the Kollaros family cater your next event. Family owned and operated, The Greek Table will cater any event or party. Their selections will provide you with something for everyone and your guests will welcome the opportunity to enjoy excellent, authentic dishes including wonderful, delicious desserts. Whether you dine at the restaurant or select The Greek Table for your catering needs, your guests will enjoy the entire experience.

Myrtle’s
The Reeves Family
32 Bruin Road
Bluffton, SC
757-6300

“Always the Bluffton State of Mind.”
Myrtle’s is a gastronomic fusion of gourmet lowcountry and continental selections for the person with discriminating taste. They will cater all parties and get togethers with true southern hospitality.

One Hot Mama’s
Orchid Paulmeier
Village at Sheridan Park
Bluffton, SC 815-MAMA

You can never go wrong with mama. The friendly staff at One Hot Mama’s will ensure a fun filled catering event and efficient service and good food. They offer quality food with delicious choices. One Hot Mama’s is available for catering any size party, from tailgating to a rehearsal dinner. So for your holiday party, give mama a call.

Romeo’s
Tim & Debby Albert
Kittie’s Crossing
Bluffton, SC 815-5999

If you’re thinking about a little Italian for the holidays don’t hesitate to call Romeo’s Pizza “A slice above the rest!” Family owned and operated, Romeo’s Pizza will cater any event or party. Delicious calzones as well as many other choices from the Mediterranean style cuisine that you can serve your guests.

Sigler’s Rotisserie & Seafood
Michael & Shirley Sigler
Village at Sheridan Park
Bluffton, SC 815-5030

Sigler’s offers American cuisine and can cater your entire party. There’s no minimum and no maximum to the number of guests served. They prefer 72 hours advance notice (or more) if possible and aim to make the event easy for the host and hostess. In addition to their many food specialties, they can provide servers, bartenders, chefs, linens, china, flatware, musicians and flowers. They will work within your budget and try to personalize using elements from your home to decorate. One suggestion may be to have a Pasta Station that can be customized to suit your taste. Another great suggestion is to have a bartender who is not one of your invited guests to oversee alcohol portions.