Christmas Catering

is the season to deck the halls and extend 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 holiday 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.

Bess Soper-Chef/Proprietor
Bluffton, SC 843-757-8165
Bess Soper is celebrating over twenty years in the food service business. She has two shops: the original Bess’ is located at 55 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head and Bess’ of Bluffton is 1263 May River Road in Bluffton.

Everyone at one time has either had Bess cater a party or has attended an event that Bess has catered. Bess’ attitude is, “Tell me what you want and I’ll fix it.” And she would love to cater your next party. She is available seven days a week with personalized menus to make your party special and enjoyable for you and your guests.

Bluffton Barbeque
Ted Huffman-Chef/Proprietor
Bluffton, SC 843-815-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 has 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 barbecue 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
Bluffton, SC 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.

Compleat Caterer
Amy Moberly - Chef/Proprietor
Bluffton, SC 757-3303
“Everyday to Gourmet” is Amy Moberly’s catering motto. She is a personal chef for your home, yacht and corporation. Now serving Callawassie to Sea Pines, intimate dinner parties to wedding receptions, Amy also offers gourmet delivery when you need help with out-of-town guests or clients.

The Compleat Caterer loves to do your food and entertaining. Well seasoned industry professionals take care of every aspect of your party. Chef Amy Moberly brings 15 years of experience and a Culinary Arts degree from Johnson & Wales to your table.

A dinner party for ten or a reception for one hundred and fifty, they will to make your experience unique and your event a success. Choose from their menus or design your own from a variety of selections that will define your party style. Need flowers, a band or designer? The Compleat Caterer can assist you with every aspect of your event. Gift certificates are available.

The Downtown Catering Company
27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive
Bluffton, SC 815-5335
The Downtown Catering Company wants to be the secret ingredient in your next successful catered social or corporate function. They specialize in all details of planning your event and will care for 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 everything should be centered around great food and great people. The catering venue affords them the opportunity to provide you with a different style and flare, offering personal touches that will enhance your special event, whether it is your wedding reception, holiday party, or a corporate function. Their planners will assist you in making your event all it should be. 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. Sharing a meal with friends is one of the most enjoyable social encounters and the most important ingredient to being a successful host or hostess is to have a passion for people and a love of good food. So invite the people you want to entertain and let The Downtown Catering Company bring to your event a true appreciation and love of great food.

Myrtle’s
The Reeves’ Family
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 discriminatling taste. They will cater all parties and get togethers with true southern hospitality.

One Hot Mama’s
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 chocies. One Hot Mama’s is available for catering any size party, from tailgating to a rehersal dinner. So for your holiday party, give mama a call.

Pearlz
Mary Putnam- Executive Chef
Bluffton, SC 815-4454
Their Chef is Your Chef
Their intent is to provide exquisite food and highly personalized service.
Their goal is to surpass the expected And present the exceptional.
Pearlz will cater to your entertaining appetite with a variety of delicious menus and unique ideas personalized just for your special occasion. We offer traditional as well as innovative catering year round for parties from two guests to five hundred guests.

Their Executive Chef, Mary Putman, guarantees the success of your event by personally meeting with you to discuss the details. Mary’s experience is diverse and exceptional. She has twenty-six years of experience in both the public and private sectors; as chef, restaurateur, consultant, manager, food columnist, caterer, and instructor.

Pearlz has no limitations in providing food connoisseurs with great menus and entertaining ideas. Our range of parties is endless. We can simply provide hors d’oeuvres or desserts. We can design an intimate dinner party for ten or plan a festive cocktail party for one hundred. Mary Putman will be your Personal Chef for any event.

Romeo’s
Kittie’s Crossing
Bluffton, SC 815-5999
If you are 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 calizones as well as many other choises from the Medditeranean style cusine that you can serve your guests.

Sigler’s Rotisserie & Seafood
Michael & Shirley Sigler
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. Or try Chargrilled Salmon with Golden Pineapple and Pecan Salsa and Cornbread. Another great suggestion is to have a bartender who is not one of your invited guests to oversee alcohol portions being served. If you’d like to get out of the house, come to the restaurant to host your special event. To make your party a true success, consider all aspects and then sit back and enjoy the season.