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Bittersweet Makes Your Holiday

Value Your Turkey Day!

Value Your Turkey Day!

That All American feast day is upon us! Thanksgiving means spending time relaxing with family and friends over a bounty of fall favorites - not slaving away in the kitchen. Let Bittersweet do the work for you! Preview our 2008 Holiday Menu and you'll see the value each of our meal packages has to offer - no more than $16.95 per person - you'll not only get a whole meal for less than the cost of dining out but save yourself time at the store and in the kitchen!

Roasted Turkey Meal

Serves 6-10

  • Whole Roasted Turkey
  • Cornbread & Sage Stuffing
  • Choice of 2 Sides
  • Gravy & Cranberry Relish
  • Rolls & Butter
  • Assorted Mini Cookies & Bar Desserts


ALL for $125
That's $12.50 per person!

Tired of Turkey Meal

Ten person minimum

  • Sliced Baked Virginia Ham
  • Buttered Parslied Potatoes
  • Gingered Carrots
  • Rolls & Butter
  • Assorted Mini Cookies & Bar Desserts
  • Disposable plates, napkins and utensils


ALL for $16.95 per person




Having a Party?

(or, "Why You Need a Caterer")
Office Parties ~ Social Gatherings ~ Holiday Meals


Why go one place for food, another for beverages, and another for linens and flowers? Beat the holiday shopping traffic and avoid the last minute run around with Bittersweet. With 25 years of experience, Bittersweet does it all - from lunch at the office, hors d'oeuvres and wine sent to your client, or a dessert buffet delivered to your front door. See just how easy the holidays can be! With the assistance of our helpful catering representatives who can help you plan a delicious menu and help staff your event with our qualified friendly service personnel - you may just ask why you didn't do this sooner!


Visit our website www.bittersweetcatering.com for menu ideas and see what we can do for you by visiting our Plan Your Event page.

Bittersweet Holiday


Just Desserts

We all look so forward to the turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes that we almost forget about dessert! Well, not really, we are a bakery... We know that your Grandma's famous pumpkin pie is tradition, but why not bring something new to the table with one of our delicious seasonal creations!



New for Thanksgiving...


Gingerbread Cake

Moist gingerbread cake layered with lemon curd, and topped with our delicious lemon buttercream.


Carrot Roll Cake

Our famous made from scratch carrot cake rolled with our cream cheese icing inside and out and topped with festive sugar cookie cut out.


Red Velvet

A traditional Southern family favorite!


Rum Cake

Pecan bundt cake drizzled with a buttery rum glaze. A special request only item so good we had to share it with you - perfect with coffee, after a hearty dinner or the book club.

Rum Cake

Oldies but Goodies...

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

The best of each! Cream cheese and pumpkin flavors combine to make a light and delicious end to your holiday meal. Everyone will eat this pumpkin pie!


Chocolate Pecan Pie

A traditional favorite with a chocolaty twist.


Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Super moist just like Grandma makes! Available in a large and mini version.


Bittersweet Dessert Sampler

Enough to feed your army! Featuring our best selling pieced desserts - Carrot Madeleines, Mini Dot Cupcakes, Mini Lemon Squares, Mini Snickerdoodle Cookies, delectable Truffles, and our Signature Peppermint Bark!



Dessert Sampler
Thanksgiving Checklist





Why go anywhere else?
It's all at Bittersweet
www.bittersweetcatering.com



Spice Things Up

Fall is officially here, so that means our favorite seasonal goodies have checked in. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, all spice...did we mention our Spice Cupcakes? These cupcakes not only offer an array of autumn spices in a moist cake, but are also topped with our delicious cream cheese icing. Highly recommended!


NOVEMBER SPECIAL Upgrade your Assorted Dessert Tray in the month of November to our delicious Spice Cupcakes with any purchase of our Corporate Lunch sandwich packages for only $1 extra per person!

Order must be placed by 2pm the day prior to delivery/pick-up.

Spice Cupcakes


Client of the Month

"Just recently started using Bittersweet as the preferred vendor for my department. You guys are awesome and have knocked others out of the ballpark! So far, everyone loves the food and service. Excellent job!"

- Sharell T.


Give us a call at 703.549.2708 and view our menus at www.bittersweetcatering.com




Hold the Drama Mama!

Why no drama from Bittersweet? Because we invented the recipe for customer service! From the moment you place your order over the phone, to the time it reaches your door, you'll agree. With 25 years of experience, our aim is to make it easy for you by providing...


  • Tried and tested Products (this part is easy for us!)
  • 2pm deadline for most next day orders
  • Delivery or Pick-Up in store
  • Online Ordering (easy ordering for us busy folks!)
  • Baked goods made from scratch on site (stop by our cafe and see our Bakery in action!)
  • Heating Instructions for items that may require reheating
  • Friendly informed sales reps ready to help (visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions)
  • All products arrive on convenient disposable trays
  • Biodegradable Greenware available

Bittersweet - 25 Years of Being Sweet


Recession Special!

No Drama Meal Deal

It's lunch time! Take a break from our crashing economy and take advantage of our Recession Buster Special. A freshly made sandwich, bag of potato chips, and a giant homemade cookie - all for $10 per person!



Down On King Street

You suggested, and we listened! What do we have to offer other than sandwiches? A whole lot more - take a look...


Offered Daily:

  • 6 Different Soups/Stews
  • 3 Different Sauces for Meat and Pasta
  • More Hot Entree/Side Dish Options
  • More Side Salads

AND as always:

Salad Bar & Sandwich Line Offering you MORE Choice!


Busy? Need something quick?

We always have our freshly made salads, sandwiches, and Heat & Eat Entrees pre-packaged and available right next to our front register for an easy grab and go!


Bittersweet Cafe

Forgot Something?

Forgot a friend's birthday? A co-worker's last day at the office? Your anniversary? Don't fret, we have you covered. Stop by our cafe or give us a ring before you swing by to have that day's selection of baked goods placed aside for you for quick pick-up. Our cakes, cupcakes, and best-selling mini cupcakes are always available!*

*limited to that day's selection - advance orders accepted thru the Catering department



Local Happenings

Friday, November 28th

City of Alexandria Holiday Tree Lighting

Market Square - 301 King Street Old Town
Musical entertainment and greetings from the Mayor as well as Santa Claus. Starting at 7pm
www.alexandriava.gov
703.838.4844



Wednesday, December 3rd

4th Annual Doorways for Women and Families - Crate & Barrel Holiday Shopping Event

The Market Common - 2800 Clarendon Blvd. Arlington
Enjoy holiday shopping at an exclusive event at the Market Commons' Crate & Barrel Store where 10% of all purchases will go to Doorways for Women and Families - a local organization dedicated to end homelessness and domestic abuse by offering safe shelter and life changing support.
Tickets are available thru www.doorwaysva.org



December 4- 6th

38th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk

The Masonic Memorial Temple and throughout Old Town Christmas Marketplace and Scottish Walk parade. Marketplace held at the temple featuring boutiques with seasonal goods Thursday-Saturday till 5pm. Scottish Walk Parade held Saturday starting at 10:30am.
www.scottishchristmaswalk.com
703.549.0111

Come visit Bittersweet Cafe for a quick tasty lunch!


Annual Doorways for Women and Families



Annual Scottish Christmas Walk


Bittersweet

Mon - Sat 7am – 6pm
Sun 9am – 4pm
823 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Catering: 703.549.2708
Cafe: 703.549.1028
Fax: 703.549.3150

reception@bittersweetcatering.com
www.bittersweetcatering.com



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