Classic Cuisine, Inc. - Arizona Caterer (Ideas/Feedback needed #19)

[TammyWright]

the cheesy bacon potato chowder sounds soo yummy....

[LCBride2007]

i know, right? i go over her menu and immediately get hungry!

[LCBride2007]

I talked to my mom and she's able to work with anyone that has to relocate their wedding to the Phoenix area due to the Swine Flu (assuming she isn't booked already). Sounds like a lot of the caterers leave AZ for the summer, but she stays put!

[boscobel]

That's fantastic Ann! I wish I could put her company to good use, and so cool that catering took off!

[LCBride2007]

She's pretty busy in the coming Fall/Winter, but has some openings this summer - I figured this would be a great way to help out anyone in AZ!

[LCBride2007]

I just spoke to my mom, and she works with an event center that just opened last weekend. Since they're so new, they don't have too many weddings booked for this summer, and could likely host a last minute wedding if anyone finds themselves in need of a location in the Phoenix area. I can get their website if this sounds good to anyone (you don't have to use Classic Cuisine as your caterer!).

[LCBride2007]

so my mom has been super busy, and catering a ton of weddings. it turns out she really loves it! it just goes to show that she should have listened to me all along - i've always told her she needs to cook for a living. HA!

[starchild]

Great to hear! Thanks for the update. Glad to hear mom is doing well and catering a lot of weddings. I'm sure she gets rave reviews!

[LCBride2007]

I need to pick some bride and bride-to-be brains for a second.  My mom's catering business is looking for some ideas to set them apart from the other caterers out there.  She's been told over and over that her food is the best, but let's be honest, you don't typically know that until AFTER the event!

 

So if you were looking at a list of services/items that a caterer provided, what would sway you to one over another?  This can be anything from services like cake cutting, plated meals for bride & groom (with a buffet dinner), etc. to "stuff" like a personalized, printed keepsake menu, personalized apron, etc.

 

We're looking for ideas and thought this would be a good place to get some feedback on what brides would want to see from their caterer!  ANY and ALL comments are welcome!

 

Thanks in advance!