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Drop-Off Done Right: Elevated Caribbean Catering Without the Fuss
Not every event needs a full production, but that doesn’t mean it should skimp on flavor.
Taste Buds Required offers drop-off catering that’s bold, beautiful, and packed with the Caribbean flavor you know and love.
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More Than a Snack: The Grazing Table That Tells a Story
A grazing table isn’t just food: it’s a conversation starter, a centerpiece, and a love letter to culture, flavor, and abundance.
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Luxury Catering on a Budget: How We Create an Upscale Experience Without Compromise
At Taste Buds Required, we believe that every couple deserves amazing food and top-tier service—without sacrificing their entire wedding bud
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Cocktail Hour Bites: Small Plates That Make a Big Impact
More Than Just Catering—We Curate Culinary Experiences At Taste Buds Required , we don’t just serve food; we create an unforgettable...
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Behind the Scenes: How We Create a Seamless Dining Experience
Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or milestone celebration, every dish is crafted with precision, passion, and purpose.
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Trending Wedding Catering Ideas for 2025
Your wedding menu is one of the most memorable parts of your big day. Gone are the days of standard plated dinners.
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A Taste of Haiti: The Inspiration Behind Our Caribbean-Infused Menu
Bringing Authentic Caribbean Flavors to Your Celebration Food is more than just nourishment—it’s a cultural experience, a celebration of...
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How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Menu for Your Guests
Your guests may not remember the floral arrangements or the color of the napkins, but they will remember the food!
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Secrets of Mom's Kitchen
The good news about sharing a kitchen with my mother is that I get to ask her questions. Don't ask me why I never noticed some of these...
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My Least Favorite Things
I absolutely love feeding people, which is why I love hosting dinner parties and in fact why I became a caterer. But it always leaves me...
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Sometimes Less is More
My sister has this theory that the foods people tend to rave about (the things that we enjoy the most) have the least number of...
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My Secret Formula
There's a tradition in Haitian cooking to basically create a homemade rub based on spices that are commonly used. I suppose it makes...
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Haitian Meatballs: Not Just for Pasta!
When I think about meatballs, I usually associate them with pasta and marinara sauce. However, that's not the only way to serve them. I...
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Haitian Legumes (Work in Progress)
This week's recipe is still a work in progress. Not that it's bad (I promise never to post anything I wouldn't eat myself), but I'm just...
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Everything's better with flavor
I've always wished that I could get excited about eating plain veggies. Wouldn't it be great if eating a bag of carrot sticks could...
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Kitchen Experiments
I was quite proud of myself this week. It's still cold, and I really wanted to make Bouyon (Haitian Beef Stew). I had been looking for a...
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Baby, it's cold outside
📷 We got a little snow yesterday! My dog Ruby had the chance to experience snow for the first time, and she loved it as much as I do. My...
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Cheesy Cornbread
📷 Not sure if anyone noticed, but it's been a while since my last post. I had originally planned on creating a post with my Super Bowl...
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Super Bowl Party
I am a fan of football. I don't get to watch a lot of games, but I keep track of what's going on during the season, and I am always...
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A Little Bit American
This week's recipe takes a little break from the Haitian recipes so I can give you one of my favorite American dishes: chili. I've been a...
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