Engagement Party Hosting Tips
It's that time of year! Engagement season is here, bringing with it sweet proposal stories, happy couples, and stunning new bling. Don't be surprised if several of your friends pop the question (or say "yes!") between now and February! Statistically,...
Feeling Thankful!
Thanksgiving is upon us, and we couldn't be more excited. Nothing is better than gathering around the table with friends and family to celebrate our many blessings. We are grateful for another wonderful year here at Gil's Elegant Catering. Your support has helped us...
Trick or Treat! How to incorporate more treats into your big day
Best Dallas Wedding Catering | Gil's Dyan Kethley Photography Boo! Feeling scared yet? We're loving this spooktacular time of year—from creative costumes to creepy decorations, there's nothing quite like Halloween night. We can't get enough of October's scary...
State Fair Catering Ideas
Who's excited for this year's state fair? Here at Gil's, we all are! As a DFW event caterer, we have a prime location for visiting Texas's greatest food and fun event of year. From fair rides and midway games to fried everything, the state fair never fails to impress....
Fall Dishes Anyone Can Make at Home
We hope you're enjoying these cooler temperatures as much as we are! Here in Dallas, it's finally starting to feel like fall. Earlier this month, we brought you a few of our favorite autumn appetizers—perfect to serve at a fall wedding or event. However,...
Autumn Appetizers to Serve at your Wedding
We're welcoming cooler temperatures and a change in color as we usher in the fall season. As a full service Dallas wedding caterer, we love autumn for its distinctive flavors. The crisp weather and ripened gardens lend themselves to robust menus, packed with...
Bridesmaid Brunch Editorial
We had so much fun in this recent editorial collaboration featuring a swoon-worthy bridesmaid brunch. Gils Elegant Catering served up delicate, delectable appetizers to complete this sweet "Berry Bliss" inspired shoot. With sugary berry tarts, upscale chicken and...
How to get an accurate guest count
When it comes down to the final days before the wedding, nothing is more frustrating for a bride-to-be than a flip-flopping guest count. Rearranging table assignments and having new place cards calligraphed every day isn't exactly how most brides plan to spend their...
How to Avoid Bottlenecked Crowds at your Reception | from the Top Wedding Caterer Dallas
Have you ever been to a wedding where the event flow bottlenecked around the food? Oftentimes, hungry guests make a beeline for the appetizers or buffet as soon as they enter the reception venue, resulting in stagnant event flow. How can you avoid stopped up lines of...
Flatware Display Ideas from the top Dallas Wedding Caterer
Can you believe summer is flying by so quickly? It seems Fourth of July came and went in a flash. With a slew of weddings and events on our books, we've been keeping busy. Thanks to a packed Dallas wedding caterer calendar, we've had the opportunity to take note of...