by Tony | Dec 2, 2025 | Catering & Cooking Tips from Chef Tony Rea, Catering Phoenix, Social & Special Event Catering, Wedding Catering
When it comes to planning an unforgettable event, great food is at the heart of it all. Whether you’re organizing a wedding, hosting a corporate event, or celebrating a milestone, finding the right catering in Phoenix can transform your gathering from ordinary...
by Mary Beth | Mar 7, 2017 | Catering & Cooking Tips from Chef Tony Rea
As with many food and fashion trends, what was once “old” is now new! Family Style Catering is a perfect example. There was a time when family style would not have been acceptable for a sophisticated wedding or social event and now family style is one of the most...
by Mary Beth | Dec 16, 2016 | Catering & Cooking Tips from Chef Tony Rea, Recipes, Uncategorized
Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Holiday tradition is celebrated every year in Chef Tony’s home. It is a tradition he celebrated as a child, and he wants his children to have the same experience. The Italian-American tradition of the Feast of the Seven...
by Mary Beth | Sep 21, 2016 | Catering & Cooking Tips from Chef Tony Rea, Uncategorized
Basting With Thanksgiving approaching, basting a turkey is the perfect basting example. Start the basting process with the liquid in the pan (the natural juices) which will develop after the turkey has cooked for approximately an hour or once it starts to brown. With...
by Mary Beth | May 16, 2016 | Catering & Cooking Tips from Chef Tony Rea, Corporate Catering, Design and Décor, Holiday Catering, Recipes, Social & Special Event Catering, Theme Events, Wedding Catering
As Creations in Cuisine Catering owners, Tony Rea and Frank Vara, celebrate their 20th anniversary this month, they reflect on a fulfilling, exciting and at times, challenging twenty years. The two friends collaborated on a dream twenty years ago and that dream...
by Mary Beth | May 3, 2016 | Catering & Cooking Tips from Chef Tony Rea, Corporate Catering, Holiday Catering, Social & Special Event Catering, Wedding Catering
Party appetizers (also known as hors d’oeuvres, finger foods, starters or even party snacks) are small food servings designed to be eaten by hand or as small plates with very minimal use of cutlery. [su_testimonial name=”Kelly Weikel”...
