Accomac Events’ Executive Chef, Ed Dodds, shares his recipe for the Grapefruit Guacamole served at the Grand Opening of the Maryland Zoo’s Mansion House. Enjoy! Grapefruit Guacamole 2 each ripe avocado 1 ruby red grapefruit 1 tablespoon red onion 1 tablespoon red pepper 1 teaspoon cilantro salt and pepper to taste Use the zest, juice [...]

Thank you to everyone that came out to our first ever Accomac Pop Up Dinner held at Central Market York this past Saturday, May 12th. The evening was filled with delicious beer and wine from Mudhook Brewing Company and Allegro Winery. Guests also experienced an amuse bouche demonstration with Chef Ed Dodds during cocktails. Here [...]

Last night’s Symphony in a Snap was another success! Here are some of the appetizers served by Accomac Events & Catering. (Read about February’s Menu here.) More info about the series: Symphony in a Snap is a distinctive new concert program for the younger professional that combines networking, light appetizers and beverages, social media and [...]

Accomac Events Executive Chef Ed Dodds was quoted in the 2012 Spring Issue of Sizzle Magazine, a national publication for culinary/baking/pastry students and foodies. Check out the article beginning on page 30 entitled, “At Your Service.”

Image by PA Dutch Country BlogThe Lancaster Symphony Orchestra began a new series called “Symphony In A Snap” at the Fulton Theatre in Lancaster. Yesterday, February 23rd, marked the first event in this exciting program. The first event was a huge success! Accomac Events & Catering Executive Chef Ed Dodds presented this fun hors d’eouvre [...]

These remind us of something our mother or grandmother made us as a child. The trick is often taking these dishes and coming up with ideas on how to present them or modernize them. Shepherd’s Pie is a comfort food that not only tastes great but brings us back. The challenge is how do you [...]

Move over cupcake, pie is on the move. There something so incredibly comforting about a homemade pie and these desserts have made a huge comeback on the wedding and event scene. Accomac Events' pastry Chef Lauren McAllister and Executive Chef Ed Dodds have been baking up some amazing one bite pies for our dessert selections. [...]

Despite the rainy conditions and treacherous flooding the week leading up to Saturday, the Farm to Table Dinner was a huge success. We want to thank each and everyone one of you that joined us and supported this event. It was so exciting to hold this event for its second year and we look forward [...]

We picked 206.5 pounds of pumpkins last night! Chef Ed Dodds roasted the pumpkin and froze it for our pumpkin soup and also roasted the pumpkins seeds. We picked 84 pounds of tomatoes last night, too, as well as 1 watermelon and 20 squash! It was a busy night at the Garden. Looking forward to [...]

We are excited to start a new chapter at Accomac Events with the introduction of our new Executive Catering Chef, Ed Dodds! Chef Ed started his culinary career over twenty years ago right here at the Accomac Inn. Learning and progressing in the industry, he has spent time with caterers, hotels and restaurants. As Sous [...]