Thomas-Vidrine Wedding - Loyd Hall - December 17, 2011

Lindsie Vidrine married the love of her life surrounded by their families and close friends on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the beautiful Loyd Hall in CENLA.

The evening before, the groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner for the couple where the well wishes flowed and an enjoyable time was enjoyed by family and friends.  The rehearsal itself, was beautiful in the crisp evening air out in front of Loyd Hall.

Guests enjoyed appetizers of voodoo cheese cones and phyllo crab cups while waiting for the bride and groom to enjoy their first dances.  Once opened the buffet offered up a crowd pleasing menu of Shrimp and
Grits, Blackened Chicken Alfredo, Smoked Beef Brisket and Ham with freshly baked rolls, ham and asparagus rolls, cheesey asparagus bites, warm caramel with apple slices and warm chocolate fondue with fresh fruit, marshmallows and cookies as dippers.  Our Holiday Punch was also enjoyed by those wishing to not partake in the bar manned by Loyd Hall.

There was a coffee and hot cocoa station set up outside under the pavillion where we featured coffee with several toppings and cocoa with chantilly cream, peppermint dust, chocolate shavings, hazelnut syrup, vanilla syrup and amaretto syrup.  There was a chill in the air and this station was quite popular.  The bride told me that she loved chocolate and I think she made a great choice for her Winter Wedding.

                                      Best Catered Events wishes the newlyweds all the best!

Wedding Day.....July 30, 2011 Andy Black & Christine Fall

From all over the United States,  friends and family members came and enjoyed the hospitality of the small town of LeCompte, LA.  The church was beautiful and the perfect setting for a very intimate wedding joining Christine Fall and Andy Black on Saturday, July 20,2011.

A reception followed at Smith's Landing directly across the street.  With the temperature in the high 90's, the reception hall proved to be the place to be, and there was even a tent and several tables set up outside.  Best Catered Events provided the food which was a Pasta Bar featuring Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Red Sauce and a White Cream Sauce.  Spinach and Artichoke Dip with crackers, Natchitoches Meat Pies, Peppered Pork Loin with Rolls and Condiments, Cold Spicy Shrimp Dip, Chicken Salad Croissants, Fresh Fruit and Cheese and Mango Punch.

A local baker made the wedding cake and the guests raved that it was delicious with it's vanilla flavors.

The hall was decorated with very simple glass jars and touches of color with fresh zinnias. 

May 5, 2011 Community Healthworx Fund Raiser- River Oaks, Alexandria, LA

Best Catered Events catered the annual fund raiser for Community Healthworx at the River Oaks Square Art Museum on May 5, 2011 in Alexandria, LA.

Hocus Pocus provided wine for the food pairings and the guests were thrilled with the food offerings.  A pasta bar, shrimp and grits bar and an All American Table were all busy spots throughout the evening.  A silent auction kept the guests entertained and a very nice evening was enjoyed by all.


Thanks to the entire staff at Community Healthworx for allowing Dianne Evans and Best Catered Events to serve you once again...we appreciate you!

May 16, 2010 Isabelle's First Communion

Isabelle's First Communion celebration was on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at St. Rita's Church Hall in Alexandria, LA. Family and friends enjoyed a nice menu and a clown painted the little one's faces. The children had so much fun and the adults enjoyed visiting and enjoying the meal.

Isabelle is a very sweet little girl. We are happy we could help with this event.

Community Healthworx Palate, Plate and Pleasure

Community Healthworx held it's second annual Palate, Plate and Pleasure wine tasting event on Thursday, May, 27, 2010 at the beautiful Alexandria Country Club in Alexandria, LA.

Best Catered Events featured our "Super Action Bar" for the event. This "Bar" was actually a box made of tables which were raised 8" and action stations were on three of the four sides.

Guests enjoyed a "Salad Bar" , "Potato Bar" and a "Grits Bar" throughout the evening. Several wines were available for their tasting pleasure as well as representatives on hand to answer any specific questions they might have. A silent auction took place with beautiful items to bid on.

If you were not at this event you missed the following: Crispy Bacon Roll Ups, Salmon Mousse on a slipper spoon, crab cups, Sakitini Salad, Margartia Salad, Cosmo Salad, Shrimp and Grits, Crawfish and Grits,and any combination of potato "mixed ups" as you can imagine with both sweet potatoes and baby skin on mashers. You also missed warm praline bread pudding, lemon creme pie and our famous chocolate Mississippi mud pie.

We hope to see you next year at this worthwhile event! Best Catered Events thanks Community Healthworx for allowing us to participate in this event for the second year.

May 8, 2010 Cherie Hearne and Michael Juneau Got Married!

Cherie Hearne and Michael Juneau got married at Loyd Hall on Saturday, May 8th. Immediately following the ceremony the guests enjoyed crispy bacon rollups, voodoo dip and raspberry spritzers on the front lawn while the newlyweds were busy with pictures.

A sit down meal followed with caesar salad, smoked beef brisket, double stuffed potatoes, green bean bundles, yeast rolls, and wedding cakes for dessert.

A beautiful afternoon for a wedding, and we wish the happy couple lots of love and happiness!

McDreamy Event- Alexandria, LA September 10, 2009

McDreamy Tini

"TONGUE DEPRESSOR CANDY"

ANTI DEPRESSANT BAR

DOCTOR...."MAKEMEATINI"

PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS GIVING A "TRANSFUSION"

Best Catered Events catered the kickoff party for the new season of Grey's Anatomy for ABC Television in Alexandria, LA. Guests enjoyed an antidepressant bar, McDreamy Tini Station, Loaded Baked Potato Soup Bar, Fruit Tinis, Tongue Depressor Candy, Margarita Marinated Shrimp with a cocktail sauce Transfusion, and strawberry Infusions!

This event was so much fun and left all the guests laughing. Best Catered Events, always out in the community working with our clients to EXCEED ALL EXPECTATIONS!

McDreamy...oh yeah!