ADDISON, Ill. - eTradeWire -- Now that it's summer, it's a great time to think about planning a company event. Gatherings give everyone a chance to mix and mingle—and social time can help your employees connect in ways that boost teamwork.

Good food, of course, is the centerpiece of almost every celebration. And work events are no exception. Looking for ideas on how to use catering to make your company or corporate event special? We've got you covered.

HOST A HAPPY HOUR

A happy hour can be a fun event to welcome new team members, cut the ribbon on a new facility, wrap up a challenging project, or simply say thanks. You can plan a menu that includes light bites or a light meal.

PLAN AN OFFSITE TEAMBUILDING EVENT

From a ropes course to a charity run, off-site events give employees new ways to connect. Bring in breakfast or lunch, depending on what time of day and what type of event you're planning. Pressed for time? Cold or boxed lunch catering can make schedules run smoothly.

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TAKE THE ANNUAL MEETING UP A NOTCH

Celebrating an anniversary? Planning a major announcement? Give your annual meeting a refresh with an elegant off-site event with a hot lunch or dinner buffet.

LET LOOSE WITH A BBQ PICNIC

Tired of the same old company picnic? Bring in BBQ! You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who can resist delicious BBQ cooked on-site, including hot dogs, bratwurst, bone-in BBQ chicken, and baby back ribs.

WOW THE OUT-OF-TOWNERS

Bringing in the sales force from the field? Show them how much you appreciate their work with a delicious catered meal. Chicago is a food town, after all, so ensure your meal is food with flair.

BE CREATIVE WITH YOUR MENU

Themed menus and events can help you transport your team—even if you never leave the office. An experienced and flexible caterer can offer you choice, from BBQ to elegant Italian dinner buffets to a variety of on-the-go off-site menu options.

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At Catering with Elegance, we know flair. We've catered thousands of corporate and business events in the Chicago area, which is why we offer breakfast menus, hot and boxed lunch options, and a variety of themed dinner menus, including taco bar and fajita bar options, Asian-influenced choices, elegant Italian buffets, BBQ and more. Most of our packages start at just 15 guests.