The First Bite Catering

08/24/2024

When a very cool client has this made for you, you treasure it forever! Thank you ZZ! What an amazingly kind gesture. Check out how this board was made and more that is doing on their You tube channel.

08/22/2024

Thank you Adam! You are the best and I do hope we've sent more folks to Villarina's Pasta Shop for all of your amazing food items and fresh pasta.

08/22/2024

It was so sad finishing my last class with this guy. Adam, I can’t thank you enough for all (nearly 50) of the amazing classes we taught together! My lil’ bro, pasta pastor and great friend I appreciate you!

08/17/2024

Our last 2 classes are coming up and we have some space....
August 21st - Intro to Pasta Making - 1 spot available
August 27th - Knife Skills 101 - 1 spot left and there will be great discounts!
For details and registration please visit, www.thefirstbite.us

08/17/2024

Today some lovely clients brought in beautiful gifts for me and thank you cards. It’s so gratifying to know that I have a place in this community. I’m truly gonna miss serving you all.

07/30/2024

All good things must come to an end…. (Sniffle, sniffle)
As I write this, I find that “bittersweet” hardly captures the depth of my emotions. I will be retiring from catering as of August 30th. There are still a few classes available for registration on the website that I will hold, but after much contemplation, I’ve decided this is the right time for me to move on.

Over the past nine years, I’ve had the privilege of meeting countless extraordinary people and being a part of your special moments. Trusting me, and my team, with your special events has been a profound honor and something I deeply cherish.

Whether you shared a post, wrote a review, attended a class, had us cater an event, or hosted a team-building session, I am immensely grateful knowing that it contributed to the success of The First Bite. For those who kept me afloat through the COVID shutdown, there’s a special place in my heart for you….you know who you are. To my guest Chefs, thank you for your energy and wonderful recipes which allowed me to offer a wider range of classes. For those not mentioned and there are many, know that your love and support never went unnoticed.

I’ll keep you updated on the future of the business and its new direction. In the meantime, be well and take care of one another. If you’re up for coffee, dinner or a drink, I’ll have plenty of time on my hands!

Warmest regards,
Chef Anne

07/29/2024

Oh, the happiness and pride I feel when I receive an email like this the day after an event! (and my staff does ROCK!)
"Once again, you outdid yourself! Every single person commented on the amazing food! The food was hot, the food was plentiful, and the food was passed and displayed flawlessly. I can’t tell you how many people commented on the extraordinarily wonderful staff. Pleasant, Helpful, efficient. And you all left our house better than how you found it!"

07/23/2024

Join us on July 31st for our first Seas the Day ~ Seafood Cookery Class! Summer is the perfect time for seafood! Our menu for the evening will be...
Seared Scallops with garlic basil sauce
Black Miso Cod (Butterfish)
Sesame crusted ahi tuna
Rice will be served as well.
For details and registration, please visit www.thefirstbite.us

07/14/2024

Chocoholics Unite! That's what's up this Wednesday evening at The First Bite!!! Join us to learn to make some delicious chocolate creations!
Our menu is ...
Choc peppermint patty cookies – Soft chocolatey cookies with a peppermint center
Choc meringue cloud cookies – Light, airy cookies
Bittersweet chocolate souffle - DEMONSTRATION
Nutella chocolate spread - learn to make your own Nutella
White chocolate cashew thins – Thin, crispy, nutty cookies drizzled with white chocolate
For details on this, and other upcoming classes, please visit www.thefirstbite.us

07/06/2024

Summertime fun in the kitchen!!! Join us for hands-on cooking classes! Upcoming classes...
July 17th - Chocoholics Unite
July 24th - Summer Build a board class (Charcuterie boards)
July 31st - Seas the Day - Seafood Cookery
August 21st - Introduction to Pasta Making
August 27th - Knife Skills
For details and registration please visit www.thefirstbite.us

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy your time with family and friends. Please remember that Freedom has not been free. God bless our troops!

06/17/2024

We have 2 spots open for our New England Delights class on Wednesday evening, June 19th. Join us!! Www.theFirstBite.us
UPDATE: We are SOLD OUT FOR JUNE 19th.

06/14/2024

Hands-On Cooking classes! A great Father's Day gift for a man who loves to cook and enjoy great recipes. Also, a great opportunity to use gift certificates you have!
Upcoming classes -
June 19 - New England Delights - lobster rolls, clam chowder, cider doughnuts.....
June 26th - Intro to Pasta - Make Pappardelle from scratch, Bolognese sauce....
July 17th - Chocoholics Unite! - Souffle, meringue cookies, homemade Nutella....
July 24th - Summer charcuterie build-a-board Class
July 31st - Seas the Day! - Seared scallops, sesame ahi tuna, miso black cod....
For class details and registration, visit www.thefirstbite.us

06/08/2024

Remembering Anthony Bourdain on the anniversary of his passing. Miss this guy that inspired so many. Sadly, he was a tortured soul.

06/06/2024

06/05/2024

****Knife Sharpening TODAY, JUNE 5th****
Bring your knives and/or gardening sheers and pruners down to The First Bite, located at 540 Federal Road, Brookfield, to be sharpened before 12:30. Our professional sharpener will sharpen them by the end of the day. Call Chef Anne with any questions. 860-672-5225

06/04/2024

Chef Anne is here (540 Federal Road, Brookfield) waiting for you to drop off your dull and damaged knives for sharpening tomorrow, June 5th. Edgewise, our professional sharpener, will be here at 9:30 and will have your knives sharpened and ready to be returned to you tomorrow. You can also drop off knives and garden sheers tomorrow between 9:30-12:30

06/03/2024

****Professional Knife Sharpening Happening at 540 Federal Rd, Brookfield*****
You may drop knives and garden sheers for sharpening off between 1:30-5:30 on June 4th or between 9:30-12:30 on June 5th. All items will be sharpened on June 5th.
We also have a couple of spots open in our Knife Skills Class on June 4th! Join us for this great hands-on class! Details and registration can be found at www.thefirstbite.us

05/30/2024

**** Cooking Classes and Knife Sharpening!!****
Upcoming schedule:
June 4th - Knife Skills
June 5th - On-site Knife Sharpening
June 19th - New England Delights
June 26th - Introduction to Pasta making
Visit www.thefirstbite.us for details and registration or feel free to contact us at 860-672-5225.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate!

05/07/2024

Hone your culinary skills with our hands-on cooking classes! Tomorrow night, May 8th, we have 2 spots available for our Introduction to Pasta Making in collaboration with Villarina's Pasta Shop in New Milford. Upcoming classes; Chill 'n' Grill, Mediterranean, Knife Skills, and Mozzarella making. Visit www.thefirstbite.us for details and registration!

05/04/2024

May the 4th be you! The force has been strong for 6 years here in our Brookfield location. My sentiments are the same as stated in the caption below. THANKS to all of you who have supported us in any way. We sincerely appreciate you!

May the 4th be with you on our 4th anniversary in our home in Brookfield! We have a very special Jedi that watches over our kitchen. However, our clients are the real force that keep us going! We are SO grateful for each and every order, cooking class participant and Wusthof knife purchase. For information please visit our website. www.thefirstbite.us

04/27/2024

Chef Anne dropped off a fresh batch of GLUTEN FREE quinoa brittle to Sport Hill Farm in Easton. Take a ride down and say hello to my old college roomie that has the best farm around. She’s got a cozy loft to grab some coffee (available there) and visit. 596 Sport Hill Road

04/13/2024

****Hands-on Cooking class**** New England Delights on April 16th. Classes are held at 540 Federal Road, Brookfield. For details and registration, please visit www.thefirstbite.us The class menu below is what we will be making!

Steamed Cheeseburgers
Connecticut Lobster rolls
New England Clam Chowder
Snickerdoodles – Connecticut's state cookie
Apple cider doughnuts
Vanilla ice cream will be served– Connecticut's state dessert

04/08/2024

Join us on Wednesday, April 10th for a decadent chocolate class. To register visit www.thefirstbite.us

In this class we will be making:
-Choc peppermint patty cookies – Soft chocolatey cookies with a peppermint center
-Choc meringue cloud cookies – Light, airy cookies
-Bittersweet hot chocolate souffle - DEMONSTRATION on how to make souffle
-Nutella chocolate spread - learn to make your own Nutella
-White chocolate cashew thins – Thin, crispy, nutty cookies drizzled with white chocolate

04/05/2024

*****Hands-on Cooking Classes!!! We have some tasty classes coming up. I have added ANOTHER Mediterranean AND Chillin' and Grillin' due to popular demand. We have an incredibly decadent chocolate class this coming Wednesday! For details and registration, visit www.thefirstbite.us

04/04/2024

******Knife Sharpening TODAY (4/4) at 540 Federal Road, Brookfield (turn in at Oak Meadows sign). Danny from Edgewise kitchen is HERE!!! Drop those dull, chipped knives off and they will be sharpened and returned TODAY! It's best to drop off before noon. If you are running late or have questions, please call Chef Anne 860-672-5225 ~~~ Feel free to SHARE!!!

04/02/2024

****Knife Sharpening - Thursday, April 4th****
Bring your knives and garden sheers/pruners in between 1-5 on 4/3 or the morning of 4/4 (after 9:30). Sharpening will be completed on 4/4. If you have any questions, contact us at 860-672-5225

04/02/2024

So honored to know these amazing women Chefs making a difference for trade school students here in CT! Congratulations to these bad a$$ female Chef instructors!