Vendor Mixer - January 10, 2012

Best Catered Events owner, Dianne Evans and Team Member, Stephanie Brown joined area vendors for an evening of mingling and sharing information at the beautiful Camelot Club in downtown Baton Rouge.

Having never been to the facility, we were given a tour by Lauren Fournerat, the Catering Director for the facility.  The view is awesome and we thoroughly enjoyed the food provided by the wonderful chefs and staff this evening.  The bar and wait staff also did an excellent job.

As promised, every vendor that I received a card from is going to be linked to this blog, with a shoutout.

Camelot Club- Beautiful  facility in downtown Baton Rouge
Narcissus Affair- Kentrell is awesome.  Highly recommend
Bliss Events by Rachel - Nice
Simply Beautiful Stationery/Wedding Accessories/Gifts -Work looks great!
High Definition Media, Inc - Very personable, would be easy to work with
Bella's Occasions Wedding and Events Plannning -Heard good things!
Ashley Manor Catering - Great Location, large facility, give Melanie and her staff a call
Weddings and Events by LaSonja, LLC -Highly organized, must check out her work
Divine Catering Met Executive Chef, very nice, heard great things
Good Times Event Planning Well represented at mixer, hope to work with soon
A. Marcelite Salon Located downtown...easy to work with
Main Hall Weddings and Special Events- Alicia is passionate about her facility!
Bridal Brooch Bouquets- Been seeing these works of art alot...new trend for sure!
Crusade Production - Saw some of their features displayed.  Awesome, must check out!
Ambience Salon Check them out!
Simply Expressions by Inga Sweet owner, must see their samples, look great
Prince Photography Can't wait to see their work
Verde Beauty Studio- Located off Sherwood Forest Blvd, They will come to you!
White Oak Plantation Give Jordan a call to book a showing of their facility...beautiful!
 T & T Sweet Treats Tomeka can bake you up something!
Discreet Limos- The owner is a blast..If he doesn't have it, he will get it!

I promise, if you arent' listed, I don't have a card.  Call me and I will add you!

Thanks to you all for an enjoyable evening in downtown!

Dianne Evans
Owner/catering specialist
Best Catered Events, LLC

"Believe" - Santa Meet and Greet - Macy's Department Store - Mall of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Monday, December 19, 2011

There was much excitement in the air!  The line of children with their parents in tow had started getting longer around 4:30pm and Santa wasn't due to arrive until 6 pm.  Announcements came over the loud speaker and anticipation was everywhere.  When is he coming?  Will he be here on time?  Will I get to talk to him?  What if a reindeer has gotten sick, or if their is alot of traffic?  We all know that traffic at the Mall Of Louisiana is really heavy when you get this close to Christmas.

Magically.....you must BELIEVE!!!! And those children did, they did BELIEVE!!!!

Then at exactly, 6 o'lock on the nose, we heard the Cajun band, saw the elves, and then, yes, it was Santa himself, there was a balloon artist and a  face painter.  Santa introduced his two elves, Holly Berry and Cinnamon to the crowd and asked all the children to gather around while he read them a story.  Wonder in a children's eyes, lots of children's eyes as the white bearded Santa began the story.  The children then rejoined their parents and picture taking began.  Santa made sure each child had a small gift from him and there were many letters to Santa being put into that special red Macy's BELIEVE mailbox.

Best Catered Events team members Kathy Jones and Tiffany, provided White Chocolate Cocoa and Hot Chocolate to everyone that wanted to try it.  Garnished off with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings and crushed candy canes, we had lots of takers.  There were plenty of big, soft sugar cookies shaped like a star had been specially made and individually packaged for this event.

Special thanks to Samantha Lister for the booking and of course to Santa for letting me whisper my wish list into his ear......you know...Santa, I don't want much this year.....continued health for my family and all those dear to me.

Have fun at your next stop Santa.  Nashville, Tennessee, home of the Grand Old Opry.  Hey, say hello for me, Nashville is one of my favorite places to visit!

Merry Christmas to everyone....from Best Catered Events!

www.LOVE! Matthew Hickey and Shannon Parent - 11-19-2011

Matthew Hickey and Shannon Parent met on the World Wide Web!  

Matt said after only the first few  dates he knew Shannon was the one.  The groom said it was scary how well they fit and Shannon also tells me that she knew Matt was the one and that it seems like everything she and Matt have done, they have done backwards.They were together about a year and a half before their wedding today.  Shannon said she had picked out her wedding gown before the proposal and the groom proposed before he had a ring!

This sweet couple was surrounded by many friends and family tonight for their wedding.  The ceremny was very special and intimate, and tears flowed with happiness. They definitely moved forward today!

From Dianne Evans and the staff at Best Catered Events, we wish you two the BEST!

 See you on on the World Wide Web!  You can always find us at http://www.bestcateredevents.com/

Baton Rouge Catering for the Holidays!

Thank you very much to the individuals and companies that have chosen Best Catered Events for your holiday catering this year.  Baton Rouge, New Orleans, CENLA and the surrounding areas, we appreciate your confidence in planning your events with us.

As our 2011 calendar comes to a close with all the bookings already confirmed,  you can be confident we will work hard to provide the best catering experience possible.  We take your choice of catering companies seriously and always appreciate our loyal customers. 

Simply said, at Best Catered Events, "We don't make a promise we don't intend to keep~ "

As Thanksgiving approaches and we gather with those we love the most, we would like to thank all of our brides and grooms for allowing us to play a small part in your Special Day.  As the years go by and you think of that happy, special day when you pledged your vows and entered into your future together, we hope you remember us, even if just for a second!

Picnic At South - Sunday, October 30, 2011

Sunday, October 30, 2011 was a great day for the members of South Baton Rouge Church of Christ.  The church held it's Sunday service at their property on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with lunch immediately afterwards.

Best Catered Events provided 4 serving lines for the 500 guests and served up a very hearty Fall meal of
Smoked Pork Loin with an Apricot Chutney, Sweet Potato Casserole, Homestyle Green Beans, Garden Salad w/Ranch, French Bread and good old fashioned Apple Crisp for dessert.

Having catered for this group several times, we like the challenge of doing the service faster and we beat our own record this year.  We fed everyone in just under 15 minutes!  Not bad for some Oldie but Goodie Folks like us.  Of course, we do have a few members that are under the age of fifty, but as a team, we really work together well.

Special thanks once again for the committee that selected Best Catered Events to provide the luncheon meal.  We look forward to working with you again in the future....who knows, we may eventually get down the serving time to under 10 minutes! But on second thought, don't hold your breath....we are getting older!

Nicholas and Nicole Musso - October 22, 2011 - Shaw Center - Baton Rouge, LA

Nicholas Musso and Nicole Morris were married at the Louisiana Old State Capitol with their reception immediately following on the River Terrace of the Shaw Center in lovely downtown Baton Rouge, LA.

Best Catered Events provided food and staffing for the 200 family and friends that gathered to help the newlyweds celebrate their special day.  The evening was perfect and the sun was just setting as the newlyweds entered the terrace.  Double sided buffet food tables were set up between the planter boxes, with a meat carving station and the cakes inside. 

Sweet Impressions provided the cakes which were beautiful as always.  Music was provided by Tiger Tracks of Baton Rouge.  The menu was quite large with many offerings at this reception.

Menu Selections:
Bacon wrapped dates
Seafood stuffed jumbo mushrooms
Caprese Salad Skewers
Bacon and Onion Pinwheels

Crawfish Etoufee with Rice
Shrimp and Bowtie Pasta
Chicken Salad Croissants
Mini Muffelettos
Sun Dried Tomato and Feta Torte
Crabmeat Mornay w/Crackers
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Crudite Cups w/Ranch Dip
Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Carving Station with Smoked Beef Brisket and Ham
w/freshly baked rolls and condiments
Fire Grilled Garden Vegetables

Throughout the evening the guests visited, ate, danced and really enjoyed themselves.  The weather was absolutely perfect, the setting beautiful and the newlyweds so in love.

We so enjoy weddings!  Thank you Nick and Nicole for allowing us to be a part of your special day.  Best Wishes from the Team at Best Catered Events!

When You Smile, I Smile.....Jennifer and Tim Corcoran.....

Jennifer Segura and Tim Corcoran were married on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at the beautiful Plains Presbyterian Church in Zachary, LA.

The couple is so sweet.  They finish each other's sentences, they smile and laugh so openly and they are so very happy and absolutely in love. 

Hi, I am Dianne Evans, owner of Best Catered Events in Prairieville, LA and I met this couple and helped them achieve their dream reception.  This was a complete joy for me, and I am honored to have been chosen to work with such a precious couple.

The reception followed the Christian ceremony in the Fellowship Hall of the church.  A very nice building and we were providing food and beverages for their families and closest friends.

The menu was:
Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta
Peppered Pork Tenderloin w/freshly baked rolls and condiments
Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach and Artichoke Dip w/chips and crackers
Crawfish Bread
Raspberry Hazlenut Torte w/Lemon Cookies
Fresh Fruit and Cheese
Crudite w/ ranch dip
Southern Sweet Tea

Today's crowd loved the food and I was so happy to see many familiar faces.  Melinda White coordinated the ceremony flawlessly.  Sara Sue Day decorated the church and put the flowers on the wedding cake, wonderful work and so detailed as always.  Amanda Miller, a friend of Jennifer's baked the cakes, which we heard over and over again were delicious.  The groom's cake was a farm scene and so cute!

Thank you to Tim and Jennifer, we look forward to hearing from you as you begin your new lives together!!

Best Wishes....from our heart to yours!