Showing posts with label LA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LA. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

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!

Matt and Ami McGucken - December 17, 2011, Baton Rouge, LA

Ami Parks married Matt McGucken in the backyard garden of her parents home on Saturday, December 17, 2011 surrounded by family and friends.  A large tent with seating and dance area as well as all of the little seating areas in the yard really led to a comfortable evening for those in attendance. 

Earlier, while this chef/owner was frying the catfish for the tacos in the family kitchen, she witnessed the throwdown challenge between Matt and Ami's father.  Mr. Parks had to eat a fried catfish taco and Matt had to eat pasta noodles with plain tomato soup, right out of the can.  Priceless!  They both bit the bullet, or should I say, the tomato soupy noodle thing and the taco?

Dr. Jazz http://www.drjazzmusic.com/ of New Orleans provided wonderful music.  Alex Harvie, a local  artist painted all evening to capture the special moments.   Melissa McCaa did the cake which was beautiful and the guests said was absolutely wonderful. Doug Olinde provided tables, chairs and tenting with his usual excellent service.
Best Catered Events set up the food on a small deck area.  We served our Shrimp and Cheese Grits, Fried Fish Tacos with homemade tartar sauce, Sweet and Sour Meatballs on Pretzel Sticks, Louisiana Stuffed Crawfish Bread, Brandied Fig and Apricot Torte with Cinnamon Crisp Cookies, mini muffelettos, fire grilled vegetables, mac and cheese with bacon, and our No Evidence Caesar Salad. 

Ami wore the same dress that her mom Marie had worn when she married Ami's dad 36 years ago.  Natasha Marie Bridal altered the dress for Ami with a few changes.  That was a beautifult ribute to a wonderful marriage and the picture of her mom in the dress all those years ago is priceless.














Matt and Ami, we wish you all the best.  Loved your setting and all of  your guests were so nice. Your band was incredible with the seranade to you early in the evening Ami and then your send off in the limo.  WOW....that's all this caterer has to say!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Holiday Party Catering In Baton Rouge, LA and surrounding areas!

Best Catered Events' Holiday Calendar is filling up quickly.  Need food for a group at your office or home?  Give us a call.  225.588.1555

Whether you want food only or a full staffed event.  Try Best Catered Events.  We will make your party one to remember from start to finish!

This is an excellent time of the year to show appreciation to your customers for their loyalty this year.  Have a nice cookout at your location with hot dogs, and all the fixings.  Or just a dessert bar and punch in the afternoon.  The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family.  Your customers are your family!

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Lee Guitreau Retirement Celebration - July 26, 2011

With a huge cake reading "Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension" sitting on the end of the buffet table, there was absolutely no denying that someone was leaving!

Lee Guitreau retired this afternoon after 16 years with the Gallagher Company in Baton Rouge, LA.  Lee was so excited to share this afternoon with her family and her "work family".  There were very nice speeches and alot of laughter and good memories were shared with everyone in attendance.

Best Catered Events provided Lee's choices for her menu:  Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, Crabmeat AuGratin w/crackers, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Mini Muffalettos, Spicy Cold Shrimp Dip w/crackers, Fresh Fruit and Cheese, Summer Punch and OOey Gooey Bars, Lemon Bars and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.







Lee, Best Catered Events wishes you a wonderful retirement.....and remember....."Goodbye Tension, Hello Pension!"

Friday, July 22, 2011

Glenda and Randy......At Last....July 23, 2011

At Last.....my love will come along.. Glenda Fortenberry and Randy Thomas pledged their love before an intimate gathering of their families and closest friends on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the lovely Victorian located on Hwy 10 in St. Francisville, LA.

The couple chose this location as the backdrop for the ceremony and reception.  As guests arrived and entered the home, they were greeted by Best Catered Events team member, Verlin Wickel serving fresh Southern Peach Tea and Garden Cucumber water.  The temperature was in the high 90's and the couple wanted their guests to be relaxed and comfortable.  It had rained off and on all afternoon, so everyone was anxious to get inside.

Immediately following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their friends were served appetizers of mini crawfish pies and "voodoo cheese in mini smoked cones" by team members Verlin Wickel and Stephanie Brown.  These two ladies are very valuable members of the Best Catered Events team and as always were their attentive and friendly selves and did an awesome job.

With the bar open and the band, Swingaroux, playing the newlywed's favorites, the guests enjoyed the meal of Seafood Fandango Pasta, Asparagus with Ham Rollups, Shrimp and Crab Mushrooms, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Salmon Rosettes, Mini Muffelettos, Pepper Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Crudite with Chipotle Ranch Dip, Fresh Fruit tinis with Gran Marnier Creme Drizzle and other favorites.








Nannette Mayhall provided a lovely wedding cake that everyone loved.  It was so beautiful with the white chocolate curls and a dessert assortment of chocolates for the groom's table. Best Catered Events owner, Dianne Evans, wishes to thank Janice MacDonald, Manager of the Victorian St Francisville,  for her assistance in making the day flawless.  Glenda and Randy......your Best Catered Events team wishes you all the best in your new married life.....all we can say is..............A T   ....... L A S T  !!!

Monday, October 26, 2009

The "Landry Tini"

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Moreauville, LA @ Le Manior Fleuri
Carolyn Decuir and Kevin Landry Reception

What a beautiful setting for this reception. I am very sad to report that the memory card on my camera will not let me retrieve the pictures that were taken.
We did a very different look with banana leaves under each chafer, wheatgrass and red apples. The guests enjoyed several passed appetizers and a full premium bar featuring the "Landry Tini" created by our bar staff especially for Carolyn and Kevin on their special day.
Salmon Mousse on a clear slipper spoon, voodoo cheese dip served in a mini martini, ham and asparagus roll ups served on an aster dish, mini crawfish pies served on gold mirrors covered by banana leaves, a grazing table of fruit, cheeses, and crudite which converted to a candy bar for the second half of the evening.
The bride loves chocolate strawberries....I had the kitchen staff create a strawberry "tree" which was presented to the bride and groom at their special table. She loved it!
Hopefully, the photographer will have photos to share with me and I will be able to post them here.
Always Expect the Unexpected With Best Catered Events!!!

Dianne Evans

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Baton Rouge, LA and all of Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi, Louisiana, United States
Dianne Evans is the owner of Best Catered Events. Having catered for 21+ years, she can help create your special memories with a personal touch!