Posts about Catering

Just As Important As The Food

March 2nd, 2010

It is so vital in the catering business today with so much competition that the catering equipment is good quality and ‘fit for purpose’ as the equipment is just as important as the food.

It makes no difference how big the business from a large hotel to a small bistro any chef or home cook will want the very best equipment as they see it as an extension of themselves and makes the cooking experience more enjoyable for them.

All catering companies need to ensure that a supplier of catering equipment is in fact stocking the highest quality products and give the best possible value.  A catering equipment supplier is as important to a restaurant, hotel, bar, as the equipment itself, and the consumer needs to be confident that who they are dealing with has a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help them every step of the way.

When looking for catering equipment for your new or established business make your mind up to look at what Ward’s catering has to offer.  Ward’s catering has a long and experienced history in the supply of catering equipment and commercial refrigeration, and is well known by businesses around the UK.

Not only specialists in catering equipment, they also offer commercial refrigeration solutions to businesses, a variety of commercial refrigeration systems are currently used in supermarkets and retail food stores, and this includes central refrigeration systems connected to food display cases, self contained display cases and walk-in refrigerators and freezers.  New designs know as distributed systems are also being used that place refrigeration compressors and associated components near the display cases that are being refrigerated.

Ward’s of York with their huge warehouse in Clifton Moor York, also a web site second to none, show off their vast range of catering equipment and refrigeration and can offer immediate delivery at the very best prices, they only stock recognized manufacturers products, because their aim is to ensure a quality service and peace of mind to all their customers.

If you are in the catering business let your fingers do the walking and at the click of a ‘mouse’ you can enter the world of Ward’s Catering, you will be spoilt for choice and amazed at how user friendly this web site is, with categories for bar, kitchen, beverage equipment, cooking equipment, hot food displays, refrigeration, and so much more to browse, but more importantly each category has very explicit information to impart to the user.

For further information visit:  www.wardscatering.co.uk

Editor’s note:  Ward’s Catering is represented by online advertising consultancy, Media Solutions Marketing.  Please direct all media enquiries to:

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Warrington Country Club Wins Bucks Beautiful Professional Gardens Award

February 27th, 2010

Warrington Country Club has been awarded 3rd place in the Bucks Beautiful Garden Competition in the Business Gardens Category.  This was Warrington Country Club’s first entry into this competition.

The Bucks Beautiful Award is part of an initiative to encourage the ‘Greening of Bucks County’.  The gardens are judged by a group of regional experts, established gardeners or professionals.  The gardens are visited by a team of judges giving their opinions both on a numerical criteria as well as written comments to provide helpful suggestions.  The gardens are then judged based on design, installation and maintenance.

Warrington Country Club’s gardens are the personal passion of Ron Zeamba, a Master Gardener trained at Penn State University.  The gardens consisted of 1,500 pansies, 100 daffodils and hyacinths, 2,000 summer annuals and 50 perennials.  Ron is hoping for 1st place in the 2010 summer competition.

With the inclusion of the beautiful gardens, Warrington Country Club offers Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies and Cocktail Parties

 

 

“Rhubarb” food design – London Catering Services

February 16th, 2010

London  – 12th February 2010 -  “rhubarb” food design is a London catering services company based in the Wandsworth area. Specialising in the very highest quality catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties and charity events, “rhubarb” is at the absolute pinnacle of the London catering services industry.

With superbly designed and constructed canapes, delicious fresh and seasonal starters and main courses, jaw-dropping desserts, and a truly extensive and eclectic winelist featuring the world’s most superb wines and champagnes, this is a London catering services company that can deliver the most luxurious catering service to pretty much anywhere in the world.

Despite being based in London, “rhubarb” has recently catered at events all over the UK as well as in the South of France and Western Africa, and the company has been involved in corporate catering at major international sporting events such as the Beijing Olympics and the Rugby World Cup. “rhubarb” will also be directly linked to providing crucial catering services at London 2012.

With close to 20 years experience, and with some of London’s best chefs, most professional staff, the finest suppliers and the most discerning customers –  “rhubarb” is very much a catering force to be reckoned with. So much so that the company has now moved into the retail sector with restaurants at Heathrow’s Terminal Three and The Saatchi Gallery, and with fixed contracts at Royal Ascot Racing Club and The Silver Fleet on the Thames.

“rhubarb” is able to work at the very best London venues – The Natural History Museum, Madame Tussauds, The Royal Courts of Justice and The Science Museum, to name just a few.

“rhubarb” also works in a joint partnership with a Home Counties catering company – Cottage Caterers with “rhubarb” – to provide top quality catering services to Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, and therefore regularly caters at Hampton Court Palace and Blenheim Palace.

It is “rhubarb’s” ability to be deliciously different that makes it stand out from the competition , as well as an absolute dedication to stunning service, presentation and

superb quality at all times. “rhubarb” catered events often feature incredible food stalls – where sushi is made to order or where noodles are cooked freshly in front of guests.

Ensuring that, as a company, “rhubarb” is always searching for new and fabulous ways to do things means that it is absolutely at the cutting edge of London catering services.

For further information about the London catering services provided by “rhubarb” food design, please contact “rhubarb” HQ on 0208 812 3200.

Choosing the Right Caterer for your Corporate Event

January 25th, 2010

To get the perfect Corporate Event or come reasonably close to it you have to do business with the right people. But since no one can get enough “practice” at picking party caterers, how do you know the good ones when you see them?

  1. Testimonials and complaints are both equally revealing if you can read them right. When you read a testimonial, always do so with a checklist of items in mind. A review commenting on the excellent quality of food and cutlery, for instance, tells you nothing about the quality of service. Reading CAREFULLY can make all the difference.
  1. Try out the standard of their food during food tasting. This is a great opportunity to know the standard of a catering company. During food tasting, you should share with your caterer your likes and dislikes so that he or she will know what food to recommend to you. Do not be afraid to ask question. You are the customer, and you should ask anything that you have in doubt before booking.
  1. Presentation: Speak to the caterer’s chef and/or representative. How involved are they with their food? Do they help you plan the menu with love and devotion, or do they simply tell you they can do anything? Always look for caterers who understand menu planning, and can speak eloquently about dishes and their combinations. This is a good time to find out more about their plate presentation. Is dressing served on the side? And will the courses be delivered in succession or at once? These are some of the questions that you should ask your caterer before booking.
  1. Compare quotes: You do not know if you are being overcharged until you compare. Getting quotes from different places will help you get the best deal, as long as you choose from places with better similar quality. Also, find out which caterers offer the most services for a definite sum of money.
  2. Past experience: Most people tend to remember the best events they have ever attended. If you want to plan in the long term, ask caterers for their cards at these memorable events – you will probably avail of their services later on. Do share your honest opinion and feedback with your caterer. Caterers see tasting as an opportunity to improve the standard of their food and presentation. Therefore, be sure to share comments and questions and give them your honest feedback. This will help them to improve so that they can serve you better in the future.
  1. Be sure to find out whether the caterer charges for tasting. Some caterers do charge for tasting. So be sure to understand the charges and procedure before you arrange a food tasting session with your caterer.
  1. The proverbial grapevine: Last but not least, rely on the recommendations of processional friends. Even if you can’t remember the caterers who served up that lovely foie gras, your processional friends just might have saved up their business cards.

The caterer is largely responsible for an event’s success or failure. Many corporate catering deals come as part of a package that includes performances, perhaps hall bookings, flowers and decoration, power supply, equipment rentals and such services. For your event to be successful, ALL these services must be up to the mark. Alternatively, you could choose entertainers, florists and equipment suppliers individually – a task which is more time consuming, and may leave you spending more than you bargained for. While an experienced event planner will provide you the best in all these services, a package deal with a caterer can be a much more affordable way to have a memorable Corporate Event.

To find more information about corporate catering Sydney, event catering Sydney, Christmas catering, bbq catering visit http://www.crowncateringandevents.com.au

Wedding Catering by “rhubarb”

January 24th, 2010

There is no doubt that your wedding day has got to be the most perfect day of your life – from the most beautiful invite, to the most breathtaking venue, the fairytale dress, the stunning lights and flowers, amazing favours and fireworks, and of course utterly delicious food and drink, champagne and chocolate! And whatever you want from your wedding day, “rhubarb” have it covered.

In the business for 15 years now, “rhubarb” have enormous experience in wedding catering and can provide the entire event planning service, from initial theme to delivery of marquee, DJ, pyrotechnics and even ice sculpture! With specific wedding planners on their team, “rhubarb” wedding clients get a really bespoke service and the company’s attention to every little detail has won them some of the UK’s most high profile wedding jobs.

“rhubarb” have catered for a multitude of celebrity and royal weddings, including Stella McCartney, Elton John and David Furnish, Prince Edward & Sophie Wessex, and more recently, stars of reality TV too!

Last year “rhubarb” was proud to be the caterer for one of the weddings featured on Four Weddings on Living TV – that of Gary Cockerill and Phil Turner. The fabulously extravagant wedding theme was a Midsummer Night’s Dream, and guests at Syon House in West London enjoyed some of “rhubarb’s” most incredible canapés such as Scottish beef and foie gras with peach and tarragon jelly, as well as a three course dinner menu featuring twice baked aged gruyère soufflés, seabass fillet with globe artichokes and a trio of miniature puddings.

With a new joint venture under their belts too – with Cottage Caterers in Surrey – wedding catering by “rhubarb” is set to be even bigger this year.
At Cottage Caterers with “rhubarb”, weddings are a real speciality, and the company has organised more of them than any other event. Guiding the brides of the Home Counties on their decisions on flowers, marquees, design, champagne, and everything in between, Cottage then makes sure everything is in place and running perfectly on the big day.

With numerous personal touches on every single aspect of the day and with experience catering at some of the country’s most amazing venues too, if your wedding catering is looked after by “rhubarb” you can be sure that every last thing is just perfect.

For further information on wedding catering by “rhubarb”, please contact the rhubarb wedding team on 0208 812 3200 or email http://www.rhubarb.net/Contact-Us

Corporate Events Catering by “rhubarb”

January 22nd, 2010

“rhubarb” have always made it their business to understand corporate events catering. They know how crucial events (and budgets) are, and their corporate clients love them because they have a reputation for innovation that really stands out from the pack. In fact, at “rhubarb” the Corporate Events planning team take the attitude that every event is a theatrical production – one that ends with a standing ovation for your business.

Specialising in ensuring maximum impact for your company and your clients, “rhubarb” ensures that every single one of your guests leaves your event feeling that they have been looked after in the very best of ways. Not only will they have eaten the most fabulous food and sampled the finest wines, but most importantly they will have been impressed.

In 2010 “rhubarb’s” corporate events catering team looks set to get busier and busier. The londonlaunch:LIVE event is taking place on 20th and 21st October, will feature over 150 exhibitors, and is expected to attract over 2000 key buyers from London’s event scene. And “rhubarb” is a big player – catering for the Saatchi Gallery event in its entirety.

“rhubarb” has now catered for numerous events for some of the UK’s biggest corporate hitters such as HSBC, Barclays Capital, De Beers, KPMG, Royal Bank of Scotland, Price Waterhouse Coopers, Deutsche Bank, Sotheby’s, Citibank and Rolls Royce.

At the close of last year, “rhubarb” added two more prestigious brands to their corporate client list – BOKKS and Moet Hennessy. At a very special ticket only lunch, “rhubarb’s” delicious menu and styling, Moet Hennessy’s Grand Marc Champagnes, and BOKKS luxury packaging & presentation, made for a truly superb brand marriage.

For further information of Corporate Events Catering by “rhubarb”, please contact Head Office on 0208 812 3200.

Wedding Caterers & Wedding Catering

January 20th, 2010

A wedding day – the most important day of a girl’s life some might say. And after the dress and the venue and the honeymoon, well the food is pretty crucial too!

Whilst there are a thousand ways to do the food at a wedding – from fish and chip van to Indian buffet to sit down five course banquet – great food means happy guests, and an even more memorable day. So it’s important to get it absolutely right.
Paying a wedding caterer is the answer for many couples. And there are a huge number of companies specializing in wedding catering in the UK – companies who perhaps do corporate and private parties too, but who, overall, make wedding business their business.

Much of your decision making process about your wedding caterer should be dictated by the type of wedding you want. Are you looking for an urban city affair with a minimalist reception venue and a modern European menu? Or will it be a rustic day, with spring flowers in ribbon tied jam jars, hay bales to sit on and a hog roast by the barn? Perhaps you are thinking about a theme – do you have a seaside venue in mind, then serve local fish and seafood. Or lots of Caribbean family – how about a Caribbean style barbecue?

Wedding caterers can vary hugely in price and in product. Low key, casual and less formal weddings may benefit from smaller, more relaxed catering companies. But if budget is no issue, then the world is your oyster and you can find companies who will provide ice towers laden with the finest caviar and luges pouring the most superb vodka.

Choosing your wedding caterer is therefore crucial. Do your research – ask for recommendations, speak to other brides, or to the planning staff at your chosen venue (venues often provide a list of professionals they prefer to work with). Ask your photographer, florist and other wedding suppliers whether they can recommend a great caterer. Look for testimonials that might give you a steer on whether a wedding catering company really knows what they are doing. If a number of brides have recently written glowing letters of recommendation after their big days, then you can be pretty sure a caterer is able to do the same for you.

The lovely thing about paying a proper wedding caterer is that you can really relax on the big day, safe in the knowledge that a whole team with all the relevant skills and experience will be responsible for getting it right, so that you can concentrate on the vows, the speeches and first dance!

At the outset, it is very important to focus on the menu – and you can talk to your potential wedding caterers about this very early on. Get them to suggest ideas. Talk about what suits you as a couple, and get advice on what is right for the venue, the overall occasion and for your guests. If the produce is excellently sourced and excellently cooked, even sausages and mash can be perfect for a wedding meal. Ask your caterer about what is seasonal, and what they think of as their signature wedding dishes. If you want canapés before the meal, when people arrive and drink their first glass of icy champagne, then ask to see a canapé list – getting these right really makes an important first impression and is a great way of wowing your guests before they have even sat down!

Don’t forget your wedding cake – most wedding caterers will look after that too – ask to see photos of past cakes and you will soon get an idea for what you do or don’t want. Traditional white tiered fruitcake? Or gorgeous fun and frivolous cupcakes with your initials on?

Some of the larger wedding caterers such as “The Admirable Crichton” and “rhubarb” will also look after the decorative side of things for you. Lighting, linen, staff uniform, candles and table centerpieces can all fall under the remit of the wedding caterer, so make sure you get yours right!

Spray and Wipe Disinfectants

December 19th, 2009

Traditional sponges and paper towels used for various cleaning purposes are now being replaced by spray and wipe disinfectants. They are found to be convenient and easy methods for killing germs present on various surfaces.

Wipe Disinfectants – A Convenient and Easy Means of Disinfection

Everyone who is busy with work at home or somewhere outside always looks for a convenient means of cleaning. Due to the increasing concerns about hygiene and convenience, people generally prefer wipe disinfectants to chemical disinfectants.

In the present commercial market, you can find various brands of pre-moistened wipes. These products, specially designed to kill germs, are effective against a number of microorganisms including human Hepatitis B virus. Certain brands guarantee 99.99% germ killing properties. They will not leave scratches or streaks when used on surfaces for disinfection and cleaning purposes.

Bring Fresh and Long Lasting Fragrance in Your Rooms with Disinfectant Sprays

Accumulation of dirt generates germs and results in creating bad smell in the surroundings. Pet hair, trapped food particles or smoke would be the reason for this. At times, even if the dirt is removed, the odor persists in the room. In such situations, you can apply spray disinfectants on the surfaces from where the smell originates. They neutralize the odor and leave a fresh and long lasting fragrance. These sprayers can not only bring sweet smell into your rooms but also kill germs and odor causing bacteria. Most of them can be used on hard and non porous surfaces.

Purchase Brand Name Products from Quality Dealers

Nice Pak, Dial, and Reckitt Benckiser are today’s popular brands of spray and wipe disinfectants. Many of the dealers even offer facilities for providing online quotes for the convenience of their customers. Just browse the internet to find the dealer who meets your requirements.

Christmas Party Catering – How to Ensure Every Marvellous Mouthful is Full of Christmas Cheer

December 17th, 2009

London – 14th December 2009 – “rhubarb” food design , In the last few weeks before Christmas, party season is in full swing. And of course it is the job of the UK’s top catering and event companies to make Christmas 2009 the most gorgeous yet.

At “rhubarb” food design, the ethos is very much ‘let the food speak for itself’, but whatever the chosen menu it has to look and feel celebratory.

Colour is crucial to our Christmas party food this season – rich red and green vegetables, superb silver serving vessels, gold flecked linens, and candy striped cupcakes and carousels. Gold and silver leaf is used to fabulous effect on desserts, garnishes and place settings (and it couldn’t be easier to use yourself either, just make a simple sugar and egg wash and apply the leaf with a pair of tweezers – instant decadence!).

Fresh deliveries of seasonal foliage are being made each day to our warehouses. Huge swags and swathes of evergreen, countless flickering candles, and bright coloured berries or beribboned mistletoe look and smell fantastic in any venue. And don’t think the colour scheme has to be restricted to traditional reds and greens either. Colour co-ordinating your Christmas table or venue is relatively easy and so much fun – how about white and hot pink, or black and purple?

Variety is crucial so our party catering strive to add colour & life to Christmas party table – varying sizes, shapes, presentation and texture makes the food function as decoration itself. Think how much more fabulous a towering stand of multiple mini desserts looks than one large dessert. Imagine mini mince pies and perfect fresh baked pastries dusted with fabulous edible glitter (at only £3 a pot its easy to use yourself at home too); or light as a feather cupcakes with different coloured icing; or crudités with different jewel coloured dips. All make real visual talking points and create a proper party feel for your guests.

And finally we try never to forget a present or two – your guests will love tiny gift-wrapped canapés, or individual Christmas petit four favours, or bespoke designed Christmas crackers. After all, who doesn’t love opening presents at Christmas? UK Catering enhances your party.

For further information, please contact “rhubarb” food design on 0208 812 3200.

Office Christmas Party Bookings

December 17th, 2009

London – 14th December 2009 – The UK’s offices and businesses may be under immense pressure to lower their event costs in the current economic climate, but staff still want a Christmas party. So this year, luxury catering and event companies have had to be that bit more creative about how they deliver a Christmas event for a little bit less.

Many have designed their party menus around substantial canapés or ‘bowl foods’ rather than sit down dinners. That way everyone gets lots of delicious food to eat, and lots of seasonal variety, but the costs are kept down. Current Christmas bowl food favourites at “rhubarb” food design are sticky beef with parsnip mash or delicious lamb tagine with aromatic basmati rice.

Wonderfully rich and tasty (but cheaper) cuts of meat can be used in these kinds of dishes and are slow cooked to release fabulous flavour and succulent juices. Of course if main courses are compulsory, classic crowd pleasers like sausage and mash and fish and chips are cheap and easy to produce and if presented beautifully can easily provide that crucial party ‘wow factor’ too. Luxury party catering offers all the above said delicacies

Some companies have been looking into cheaper venues, or even in-office events, with a bit more time spent on creative decoration. Stunning flowers and candles, evergreen table decorations, swags of mistletoe and gorgeous twinkling lighting, can turn even the most uninspiring corporate boardroom into a winter wonderland!

Finally – companies are being that bit more creative with the bar bills this year. Prosecco rather than Champagne has been a big seller, and seasonal punches and cocktails such as brandy punch,

mulled wine or sea breezes (with Christmas cranberry juice of course) are proving popular.

Put simply, the event companies who can be creative with their offerings are the ones who, despite the economic downturn, stand to have one of the best Christmas party seasons yet! Choose best catering company for that.

For further information, please contact “rhubarb” food design on 0208 812 3200.

Catering services for Christmas party

December 8th, 2009

The catering services play major role in Christmas parties. You will probably serve your guests in your party. Therefore, if the restoration is essential, a very good catering service can be something very expensive. It will create a very difficult situation for party owner when he is in a tight budget. However, there is some money saving tips on catering for your Christmas party.

The Christmas holiday season is coming up and you will somewhere outside the city. But you have no idea where you are with the nature of the planned budget can frustrate. You want something cheap but good, but all the options that you are thinking, is convenient but expensive or cheap, but do not promise, at least comfort you need. Wait! Have you tried to cook for them in the country? Then you will definitely need a catering company to arrange the party.

If you are planning an outdoor Christmas party this year, then take your time to your local event catering companies talking about their policy on public procurement and to bear in mind that most prefer gourmet supply of local areas catering company as well.

The celebration activities are part of other larger market and may other events like weddings, engagements, bar mitzvahs and birthdays. Just about any time people meet and want something that can celebrate without the hassle of preparing food and drinks and cleaning is a good opportunity by caterers.

There are some things to consider when you decide to stop collecting a caterer for your next vacation. Book soon and do not wait until the last minute. A catering company has a calendar fills quickly, especially around the holidays. If your vacation takes place on public holiday then planning your party at home is another consideration. Popular places are reserved for months in advance. It would make sense for you, also think ahead and book early. The two weekends before Christmas are the time to get back to the most popular, so if you have any plans for at least a few months, you can feel trouble.

The escort to Christmas is a busy time for all. Work parties, lunches, nativity plays and Christmas. If you have a family or if you will host Christmas, then you almost certainly try to bring your house into a kind of order, and the party planning. Catering in the Christmas season is a huge operation and one that needs careful association. There is the idea of making the list, and make the cake pudding for the filling of the butchery of the freezer.

There are many catering companies that include small gifts with their catering packages. So be confident that the caterers you are hiring provide best services. Do a little bit homework for that. Consult to the company about their services. And the most important thing is to be sure that there are not any hidden charges included with the actual price of catering services. These will definitely make your party memorable among all of your guests. Best wishes for Christmas.

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How to choose best food catering services for wedding Party

November 17th, 2009

When it comes to a wedding reception party then the most important thing that your guests remember is delicious food. Mostly the success of party is judged based on the kind of food eaten and the service established. Newly married couples always need to hire well with stare to the catering service they will use. For doing so they have to do a considerable amount of investigate and put in a lot of time and attempt in seeking out as much as they can on caterers through interviews, position checks and food variety. Couples have to put up various questions to the catering service provider to confirm their services.

There are various tricks to find these catering Services. For searching good catering company you have to do a little bit research on internet. If you search catering company for a particular region then Google search engine get 10 most popular search results for catering company to the associated area.  There are also a lot of classified ads and business listing directories where a lot of sites are mentioned. You can easily make a database to do further research. You can also do research to your local area for catering services.

In my opinion you have to decide such a food catering company that can provide you delicious food with other party needs within your budget. To manage that the customers get the best potential service the different catering organizations will have capable employees who have been qualified well to work in tandem to make an accomplished and sanctified team. They are well dependent to develop the catering of any type of function that they have been hired for.

A good caterer is one that has ability to put on a stretch that outfits the needs of everyone. In your party there are various peoples who want sugar free or fat free food, less spicy, vegan etc. So your caterer has the best understanding for how to prepare food that can satisfy all types of your guests. Another major point for your wedding party arrangement is your budget. Hire the catering service before 4 to 5 days of your party. Instant caterer hire can raise your budget because some caterers might intentionally raise the price of their catering services when they recognize that you require their services immediately. Finally ask him to the final charges for their services. This is because some of the catering company includes hidden cost or taxes after the completion of your party. So it is extremely vital for you to check the real details of the pricing with any related taxes.

A wedding reception party is incomplete without wine or beer for many peoples. So you have to prearranged these materials. But it is extremely significant to be responsive of which wine can match the kind of meat that is being served for the food. It is best to remain the dessert light, with a few varieties. Since not everybody has a saccharine tooth, instead of attaching only ice cream, you can also provide fresh cream with fruit salad. This will definitely make your wedding party memorable among all of your guests.

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Catering Ideas for Corporate Events

November 11th, 2009

If you are plain any event for your office, the best thing to do is plan early and chooses a caterer with a few ideas in hand. Although many caterers have ready-to-go menus, most of them will work with you to ensure the food at the conference is a success. The type of food and the amount of help you will depend on the amount of people at the conference and whether the food is needed for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Corporate Catering Menu Ideas

A catering menu depends largely on the type of event you are holding. Different catering menus are appropriate for different times of the day and should be adapted to the formality of the event. Here are some ideas for catering menus.

Catering Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast can be a number of stuff in more verities. A variety of cereals in attractive dispensers with fresh, cold milk should be a staple. Trays of fresh, seasonal fruit are always well received. Scones, rolls, biscuits and toast should be served with an array of jellies and jams to top them. You can serve yogurt with a variety of toppings such as granola and dried fruits.

Your Breakfast will appear beautifully arranged in wicker baskets and platters.  We can deliver on-site for your expediency and arrange to have all materials picked up at the end of your event. Make certain plenty of servers are present to refill coffee mugs on the floor. A banquet spread of fruits, juices, bagels, toast, muffins, butters and jams is a popular idea for these types of conferences. It is unlikely that businesspeople will want full main courses early in the morning.

For your Company Breakfast you can select a good Menu like: -

  • Cookies, muffins, coffee
  • Muffins, Bagels/cream cheese, coffee
  • Muffins, fresh fruit, juice
  • Assorted baked goods, fresh fruit,
  • Juices and Coffee

Catering Lunch ideas

Lunch will generally have a salad of some type, whether it is a standard salad. An array of deli meats and cheeses are always a hit at lunch time. You can again serve fresh fruits and cheeses, and a vegetable tray with some tasty dip is also a good idea. Desserts can include things like ice cream sundaes or small finger desserts. Make sure to include plenty of vegetable dishes for non-meat eaters, and have a variety of light chicken dishes as well. Pasta salads and a section for light cookies are also a good addition to a business lunch.

For your Company Lunch you can select a good Menu like: -

  • Meat & cheese platter with ham, roast beef, turkey, American and Swiss cheeses.
  • Assorted breads: onion kaiser, croissant and marble rye bread.
  • Served with a relish tray consisting of sliced tomatoes, lettuce and pickle spears.
  • Coleslaw and potato salad
  • Assorted cookie tray
  • Assorted sodas
  • Salad: tomato and mozzarella, basil and balsamic drizzle

Catering Dinner ideas

Dinner can be as proper or formal as you like. If it is going to be a buffet style, go for a variety of meats. Hot side dishes should be served along with a salad of some sort. Think all the colors of the rainbow. Make sure your catering menu does not only include yellow or green foods. The more colors your guests see, the more appealing the catering menu will be. Desserts at dinner are usually a little more elaborate and can be varied to suit your tastes.

For your Company Dinner you can select a good Menu like: -

  • Lemon greek salad
  • Chicken breast dijon
  • Confetti wild rice
  • Broccoli with mushrooms and thyme
  • Dinner roll and promise
  • Rocky road brownie
  • Beverage
  • Cold buffets sold ala carte

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“rhubarb” food design diversify in 2009

November 7th, 2009

London  – 7th November 2009- rhubarb food design, the London-based catering company and food organisation, have had one of their busiest years since they started trading 12 years ago.

Despite the economic downturn, “rhubarb” has managed to diversify business substantially over the last 18 months, venturing in to the retail sector by opening a food bar in Heathrow’s Terminal Three, and winning the contract to be official food operator at the new and much praised Saatchi Gallery restaurant/cafe and bar on the Kings Road – Gallery Mess.

The core event catering business outside the new retail side of “rhubarb” has also been substantially developed, with the addition of major new clients, fixed venues on the Silver Fleet on the Thames (“rhubarb” on the river) and at Royal Ascot (“rhubarb” at the races), stunning new menus, new party planning and business development teams, and a brand new website.

The company continues to provide the very best London catering for private parties, corporate events and weddings, and can cater for events from 10 to 1,000 people. Amongst the high profile events “rhubarb” has catered for this calendar year are: The ARK Charity Gala at Waterloo Station, The Elton John Aids Foundation White Tie and Tiara Ball, and the Porsche Panamera car launches nationwide.

Pieter Bas Jacobse, Managing Director of “rhubarb” food design UK catering said: “Of course we are delighted that business is still good. But we understand that times are more challenging for some of our clients, so we have tried to flex to the market and be more creative in meeting our client’s budget and overall vision for their event. We have definitely found that business enquiries have picked up over the last six months and we look forward to another good year developing our business in 2010.”

For more information about “rhubarb” food design, please contact Head Office on 0208 812 3200, or by email at info@rhubarb.net.

Chef Thread offers Chef Uniforms at Affordable Prices

November 1st, 2009

Chef Thread offers Chef Uniforms at Affordable Prices

Skokie, IL , 27 October 2009 : Chef Thread is a reputed name in making chef clothing’s by using high quality fabrics to give a great look. They are offering uniforms at affordable prices so as to make it convenient for everybody to be attracted towards their products.

We believe that the chef is identified by his uniform. Therefore, we understand the requirements and make appropriate uniforms which would look best on all the chefs. The concept behind using premium quality fabrics in all the chef uniforms is to give an appealing look to the chefs and also to protect them from the heat while cooking food. Therefore, we have made available all the uniforms at the lowest prices to make it affordable for everybody”, said Owner of Chef Threads.

The cost is fixed at comparatively lesser prices than the competitors without compromising with the quality. The team of Chef Thread ensures that the quality of fabrics meets the specifications of the clients in chef coats, chef hats , chef pants and other uniforms. The material is well tested and undergoes different tests to guarantee the quality of the fabric.

Direct sales reduce the cost by eliminating the role of a mediator and the uniform will be available at lesser prices and there will not be any chances of errors while purchasing the chef uniforms. The chef aprons also have the logo of the company ensuring the originality of the brand and the quality.

About Chef Thread

Chef Thread is a renowned name in manufacturing chef uniforms by using high quality fabrics. They are considered as a one-stop place for chef uniforms with a large variety in chef caps, chef coats, chef pants, aprons and much more. They have years of experience in bringing out a new collection every time for the clients related to the hospitality sector. They make the best choice of all clients as due consideration is done for high performance at competitive and reasonable prices.

Contact Details

Chef Threads

7450 N. Lincoln Ave.

Suite 404

Skokie, IL 60076

Toll Free: 866.833.2111

Email: info@chefthreads.com

Web Site : http://www.chefthreads.net

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Some points to remember while choosing best catering services

October 31st, 2009

The main important thing of any party like birthday, wedding or corporate party is food. Quality and tasty food can make your party memorable to your guest. Mostly the guests that are invited by you judge the success of the party based on the type of groceries eaten and the service established. So most of the couples that will soon getting married seek best catering services they will use. To make this possible is not easy for them. They have to do an extensive amount of investigation and put in a lot of time and attempt in seeking out as much as they can on caterers through conferences, position checks and food example.

When people finally decide to give a party for a considerable moment then they usually choose a catering company that can serve best catering service as they want or go for a restaurant. Booking a restaurant for your party or purchasing food from restaurant will be costly for you and will not suitable for your guest. The best option is to choose a good catering company that can serve for your outdoor party. It would be more convenient way and if any shortage of food occurs at main time then they will be able to arrange it very soon. There are various catering companies in your local area as well as more away. Choose one of the best on them that best suits your budget and which will give you with the stage of ability that you need for your party.

If you have an idea for your party type and guests that are invited then choosing best catering company can be narrowed. For making best idea you have to make a list in which you should state all the significant aspects of your event. In your list you can mention number of guests, preferable food, topic, position, and finally your budget. You also require seeking out the potentials of your caterer. Be sure that the caterer you are hiring for your party are capable of handling the exact number of peoples that you have stated in your list? The major feature of a good catering company is that they should be talented to put on an increase that gears the needs of everyone. Many people might have some explicit dietary requirements like sugar free or fat free food, less spicy, vegan etc. So your caterer should be able to handle such like situations.

Hiring a caterer is needed because they can improve the standard of food and its presentation. So you have to share remarks, questions and give them your frank response. This will help them to perk up so that they can give out better in the upcoming. For guaranteed successful catering, you should permit your caterer identify all the essentials before the party. Make sure that your caterer knows what time he or she needs to set things up and what time to clean up the setup area. By hiring a good caterer you will able to make your party memorable among your guests.

For more information about catering services, party catering, catering Sydney, spit roast catering and food catering Visit – http://www.crowncatering.com.au

BIGshop offers 4 PC Non-stick Cookware Set at a Discount Price

September 28th, 2009

BIGshop.com.au, Australia’s leading online retailer of quality products, offers a four-piece non-stick cookware set at a discount price. You can save a great deal on this cookware set as the original price of $199 has been reduced to $81 at BIGshop.com.au.

These kitchen cookware sets contain two saucepans with lids in two different sizes, one stockpot with lid and one frying pan. Their high-gloss white exterior and double coated non-stick make them perfect for gas, halogen, radiance, and hot plate and ceramic. Buyers also get a frying pan as a bonus with these discount cookware sets. With a 10 year guarantee, this cookware set makes for a good buy.

Apart from this cookware set, BIGshop.com.au offers a lot of other discount cookware sets. Consumers will find an extensive collection of quality cookware and ovenware, ranging from sauté pans to wok sets, kettles to skillets, stockpots to square grills, and more. Shop at BIGshop.com.au and get the best deals.

Easy ways to hire equipment for corporate or event party

September 23rd, 2009

In the article ‘Easy ways to hire equipment for corporate or event party’ we discuss a little bit on entertainment packages, but our basic discussion is for party equipment hire in Sydney like marquee hire, spit hire, BBQ hire, table hire services for your events like party, weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and other fun events.

Hire equipment for your event is not more difficult but within a limited budget will typical to you. When it comes to getting leisure and enjoyment at your next party, have you ever thought about using a party hire as your theme? There are a lot of expenses for wedding, Christmas and Birthday party such as marquee hire, spit hire, BBQ hire, table hire, glass and glassware hire and chair hire. Hiring all these things from different places will more expansible. So our first suggestion is to hire all these equipments from a single source. This will definitely reduce your cost that you have to pay for these things.

Other problem is to find a source where you can hire party equipments. Don’t worry. It’s easy to find a source where you can get these materials. Just browse the internet and find some sources that are providing best party hire in Sydney. Check these services and price and also see customers review and testimonials for your satisfaction. Also check the offers they are mostly providing. After that you have to do some homework for calculating your estimated party members. After calculating them you can order for table, chair and glass hire. Other important things like marquee spit and BBQ can also be hired with them. The best thing is that your guests will have a curious and stimulating night’s amusement and you will get all the esteem for pleasure them to an understanding few of them will usually have a chance of experiencing.

Birthday parties are a blast when Spit and BBQ caterers are hired for the day! There are plenty of mouth watering dishes that are served in spit roast and BBQ packages. For example roast beef, roast pork, scotch fillet steaks, lean chicken kebabs, sausages, slow roasted marinated chicken, classic salads, gourmet salads and steaming hot jacket potatoes. So check the site menus for these items to your satisfaction.

Be careful that an attractive website may not signify the best entertainer. Mostly websites are not designed by the service provider and even it is, a nice looking website does not explain to great service provider.

For more information about party hire Sydney, marquee hire, spit hire, BBQ hire, table hire Visit – http://www.partyhireinsydney.com.au

New Online Store Featuring Catering Supplies and Commercial Catering Equipment Launched

September 15th, 2009

Catering Supplies Depot was launched today to address the diverse needs of catering companies, party planners, wedding caterers and the hundreds of visitor and convention bureaus located all over the country.  The state-of-the-art e-commerce site features more than 8,000 products and includes both commercial catering equipment as well as catering supplies.

Warrenville, IL

September 15, 2009 — Catering Supplies Depot, an online web store for the catering industry,  has been launched today. The new website deploys the latest Internet technologies to address the requirements of companies that belong to the catering industry in the US and Canada.

“Our goal is to provide caterers, wedding planners, corporate event planners and companies engaged in rendering catering services for mega events such as corporate  landmarks, outdoor sporting events and political events at both the state and federal level with everything they need to run a smooth and professional catering operation,” said Tim Ford, President of Catering Supplies Depot. “We have sourced the best quality products from all over the world and are offering them at very reasonable prices,” he added.

Wide Range of Catering Equipment and Catering Supplies

Catering Supplies Depot carries all the major catering industry name brands on its website such as Cambro, BonChef, True, CookTek, Vollrath, Vulcan and many more. In addition to catering supplies, the company’s online store sells high quality catering equipment including food processors, refrigerators, induction ranges, convection ovens, slicers, warming cabinets, several types of cook tops, freezers and commercial refrigerators. Specialty catering products such as chafers, display trays, coffee urns, ice molds, and linens are also available in a wide assortment of shapes and sizes.  The range also includes food transportation products such as insulated pan carriers, insulated bags, utility carts, and hundreds of various types of food containers, which are available in most major sizes and colors. Catering accessories, which caterers can stock up affordably, include chef knives, fry pans, and sheet pans. The catering disposables and paper products section on the website features disposable foil pans, disposable foam products like cups and hinged containers, food service film and aluminum foil. The company offers free shipping on all orders over $195 and assures its customers of across-the-board priority order processing.

A Wealth of Experience in the Restaurant Equipment and Food Service Industry

Catering Supplies Depot is the brainchild of a team of senior industry professionals with more than sixty years of cumulative experience in food preparation and commercial kitchen equipment . The online catering products platform has been launched  after an in-depth assessment of the varying needs of leading caterers, food and beverage professionals and party planners.  Catering industry companies, both large and small, now have unqualified access to a huge selection of catering products supported by a well-trained and experienced team of customer service representatives who will service customers using toll free phone lines and e-mail.  Additionally, Catering Supplies Depot has plans to attend several major industry events, trade shows and exhibitions. High levels of focused experience have made it possible for the company’s management team to fully understand the precise needs of frontline food service companies such as caterers, food and beverage professionals, party planners and event organizers. Drawing on these diverse experiences in catering and working with different types of equipment and supplies, Catering Supplies Depot has been built for the foodservice professional to make it easy to find the catering equipment and supplies needed to excel in the catering business.

About Catering Supplies Depot

Catering Supplies Depot provides a full range of brand name commercial kitchen equipment including all types of catering supplies and catering equipment, commercial restaurant equipment and kitchen supplies.

For more information

URL: http://www.CateringSuppliesDepot.com

e-mail:  customerservice@CateringSuppliesDepot.com

Phone:  1-866-613-2632

Fax:  1-800-956-6822

Media Relations

Media contact: Candace Meneou

Phone: 630-821-6300

e-mail:  cmeneou@CateringSuppliesDepot.com

Fax:  1-630-821-6315

You can now Live a healthy life with Yogurt Maker

March 26th, 2009

FL, March 2009 – “This acidophilus Produces Lactase which is used to digests milk sugars. Bifid bacterium is another beneficial bacterium found in the large intestine and these bacteria produce B-vitamins such as B1, B6 and B12 as well as folic acid and some amino acids. Eating yogurt will help maintain healthy levels of beneficial bacteria in your big and small intestines, says Mr. Ivan Georgiev of youryogurtmaker.blogspot.com

He added that, “In olden days this food is considered as a medicine, so people got hesitated to take it. Now with the flavors like chocolate and vanilla, strawberry everybody is willing to take this food. This food was invented by a scientist called Dr. Elie Metchnikoff who is a bacteriologists and a Nobel price winner too. He suggest that the human body is meant for living 150 years. A lot of Yogurt Makers are available in the market. Some of these Yogurt Makers are Yogourmet Multi Yogurt Maker, Donvier Yogurt Maker, Euro Cuisine Automatic Yogurt Maker, Tribest Yolife Yogurt Maker, Euro Cuisine Yogurt Maker .Various accessories for these Yogurt Makers are also available in the market.Some of them are Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker, Yogurt Thermometer, Yogurt Maker Glass Jars, Yogurt Maker Polycarbonate Jars”.

Speaking on the move, Mr. Ivan Georgiev said, “For example lets make yogurt with a euro cuisine automatic Yogurt Maker, first wash your Yogurt Maker with hot water, Pour 7 glass jars pasteurized milk into a high sided saucepan, Heat milk until it boils (203°F) ,remove it from heat and allow to cool at room temperature. Take one glass jar (6 ounces) full of plain yogurt with some of the strained milk in a separate bowl until all the yogurt is dissolved with the milk. The above mixture is mixed with the milk which is kept cool. Pour this mixture into the jars inside the Yogurt Maker.and allows this Yogurt Maker to get heated and leave this for 6 to seven hours. After that add any sweeteners or ingredients to this yogurt in the Yogurt Maker and leave it to cool on the fridge. Now the yogurt is ready to eat”.

About youryogurtmaker.blogspot.com

This is a site developed for the yogurt lovers around the world, where you can share your views about the different Yogurt Makers you have experienced in your life. So those who are going to try yogurt for the first time can also read the huge database of reviews about different Yogurt Makers.

For more information, visit: http://youryogurtmaker.blogspot.com

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website: http://youryogurtmaker.blogspot.com

Site Serves up Right Information for Aspiring Chefs Seeking Careers in the Culinary Arts

February 9th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Charleston
866-241-0664
question@careertoolkits.com
Careertoolkits.com/culinary-arts/schools

Denver, Colorado, February 4, 2009 — Everyone loves a good meal, and the prospect of a career as a chef can be enticing for someone who enjoys creating culinary masterpieces. But how can an individual find the right culinary schools, along with information about what it takes to be a chef?

Luckily, there is Careertoolkits.com, a free site that people can use to help learn about different types of careers. And while the site provides invaluable information about numerous careers, those pursuing a culinary arts career will find just the right tips to help succeed in their dreams of becoming a great chef.

Along with links to culinary schools throughout the United States (where visitors can find information about programs and enrollment), the site also provides information about chef’s salaries, training required, and culinary career prospects. Additionally, the section on culinary careers includes tips on how to select the right program and discusses facts about working in different areas of culinary work, such as catering or as a pastry chef.

Careertoolkits.com not only provides everything an aspiring chef needs to know for success, the site also features free information about dozens of other careers including art, business, education, engineering, medical, hospitality, legal, sales and science.

Site spokesperson Jennifer Charleston said that along with links where visitors can request free information from culinary schools, they can also find information about different programs and degrees offered by culinary institutions. And, because information is listed by states, searching for the right school offering a career discipline is simple.

The career profiles section of Careertoolkits provides future culinary chefs with salary information about the career they are considering, prior education or training requirements that may be necessary, and typical job duties of different culinary careers. Another resource Charleston identified is test prepration information for careers that require certifications.

A user friendly and easy to navigate, Careertoolkits.com is a rapidly growing site that provides individuals with a great resource for learning about the careers that fuel their passions.

Nutech Conveyor Components Inc. Announces New Line Of Wool/Felt Belts For The Bakery Industry

November 17th, 2008

Milton, ON, Nov 13th 2008 – NuTech Conveyor Components Inc. is pleased to officially announce the launch of its new range of wool/felt belts, especially made for the baking industry. After several months of field testing at one of Ontario’s largest and most demanding bakery, the conveyor components company has come up with this value added product for the bakery businesses in Canada.

Truly endless Wool/Felt belts are the ideal solution for use on croissant and bread molding equipment. These belts are supplied pre-stretched which increases their life span and helps the customer save time and money.

NuTech Conveyor Components Inc. is well known for top quality conveyor belting, custom machined parts, conveyors, and a lot more. The staff at NuTech has over 40 years of combined experience and extensive knowledge base of for handling belting and conveyor issues. The dedicated team of conveyor component experts at the company is dedicated to minimize downtime, increase productivity and reduce production and running costs.

The conveyor component services offered by NuTech include installation, maintenance program and custom design. The maintenance services offered by the company help in increasing the longevity of the equipments, and thus, keep costs under control. The goal of NuTech Conveyor Components Inc. is “to assist you and your team with services that help achieve the two fundamentals without adding more staff and ensuring that your equipment is running efficiently.”

For additional information on NuTech’s Wool/Felt belts please contact Dave Hall or visit www.ncc-inc.ca.

About NuTech Conveyor Components Inc.
NuTech Conveyor Components Inc. (NCC) is committed to provide its customers with competitive prices without compromising quality. Having serviced the baking, automotive, and plastics industries with top quality belting, conveyors and service, NuTech’s highly knowledgeable team is ready to assist the needs of different businesses.

Contact Details:
David Hall
Toll Free:1-877 639-2358
Fax :1-905-876-9313
E-mail: belting@ncc-inc.ca
Website: www.ncc-inc.ca

Address:
NuTech Conveyor Components Inc
1-495 McGeachie Drive
Milton, ON, L9T 3L5
Canada

Vino Brings the Heart of Spain into The Valley

July 15th, 2008

Teaming up with a Spanish chef, Vino introduces lively catering and private party packages

Encino, CA, July 14, 2008 — Fresh from Spain, chef Alicia joins Vino to introduce a new addition to its menu for catering and private party events, bringing the passion of Spain to life in the San Fernando valley.

With flexible package deals for corporate social dining or large private gatherings, Vino presents the perfect opportunity to experience a typical night in Spain, by introducing Flamenco dancing or Spanish guitars around a delicious selection of international wines and authentic tapas. The lively entertainment show accompanying these packages sets the mood for a fun, relaxed social ambiance.

Vino’s variety of mouthful sized portions does more than satisfy your appetite, it fulfils your curiosity with a wide selection of tapas to select from; Patatas Bravas (Spicy Potatoes), Datiles Rellenos De Queso Y Bacon (Dates stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped with bacon), Montadito Salchicha (Green bell pepper & Spanish sausage), Pollo Al Ajillo (Chicken with garlic sauce), Gambas Al Ajillo (Shrimp sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes) and the famously known cheese platters (a great selection of the finest cheeses from around the world), to name a few.

“Working with Vino is a great opportunity to share my unique experience in catering and bring forth traditional Spanish cooking from my home country to the multi cultural heart of Encino,” says caterer and Vino chef Alicia.

Chef Alicia is very passionate about maintaining the quality of traditional tapas and her freshly prepared Spanish desserts and home made Sangria will also leave you craving for more of this unique cuisine. Vino’s regular menu, frequently updated to its customers’ satisfaction, does not stop with tapas, but offers a new experience of outstanding variations of dishes, from salads to main delicious meals for everyone’s taste.

About Vino Wine and Tapas Room
Vino is a cozy vibrant lounge in Encino, combining international flavors with Spanish cuisine with a variety of European and Californian wines, where the décor and lighting is even more inviting. Doors are open from Tuesday to Sunday beginning with a Sunset Special from 5-7pm. Vino extends its hours of operation to meet your private and catering bookings for lunches and dinners, all days of the week.
18046 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91316. www.vinowineroom.com
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Contact:
Diana Volk
Nadine Boun
Vino Wine and Tapas Room
Encino, CA
818-277-2072
info@vinowineroom.com
http://www.vinowineroom.com