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!

Affiliated Blind Of Louisiana - Holiday Party- 12.10.2011 Lafayette, LA

The Affiliated Blind of Louisiana gathered for their Holiday Party on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Lafayette, LA.

Menu selections included chicken and sausage jambalaya, sweet and sour meatballs, mini crawfish pies, cold spicy shrimp dip, chicken salad croissants, sliced ham with freshly baked rolls, fresh fruit, cookies and raspberry lemonade and holiday punch.
This group knows how to have a good time and this party was no exception.  There was music, games (lots of games), laughter, joking around and of course no shortage of good food provided by Best Catered Events of Prairieville, LA!

We will see you folks for the Mardi Gras......oh, and owner Dianne Evans wants to be a judge again...what fun! 

Merry Christmas, may God keep all of you safe and secure until we meet again.

Robison Family Holiday Tradition 12.3.2011 - Alexandria, LA

When Tucker and Enell Robison have a get together, they plan things down to the last detail.  Their gorgeous home is always so tastefully and beautifully decorated for the holidays with help from Rick Ferguson of Rick Ferguson Flowers.

This year the home was absolutely breathtaking!  White and silver everywhere, and white lights and candles galore.  Out in the back past the pool on the "Bayou" the white deer, polar bears and other animals were moving and twinkling in the night air.  The popcorn tree in the courtyard was once again decorated for the festivities. The newest addition to the decor this year was the "snowing tree".  It was definitely a conversation piece and sprayed "snow" all night. 

Those in attendance enjoyed appetizers of "BLT minis, Apache Cheese Dip with Chips, Spinach and Cranberry Salad, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Shrimp and Corn Soup, Raspberry Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin with freshly baked rolls, Bacon and Roll Ups, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Honey Butter Dipped Almond Crusted Chicken Tenders, Caprese Salad Skewers, Fire Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Fruit with Brandied Fig and Apricot Torte with Coconut Cookies, Chocolate Mousse Cups, Fresh Fruit and Chantilly Creme Parfaits, Lemon Bars and Triple Chocolate Threat Brownies.

Out in the movie viewing area, everyone enjoyed nachos with cheese and warm cookies with cold milk shots. Later, their was live story telling and music which was the true highlight of the evening.  What a wonderful way to kick off the holidays!

This was our third year to enjoy working with Mrs. Enell for this particular event.  We look forward to creating something for 2012!  That drive to Alexandria seems short when we are going to our friend's home.

Rhanada and Michael Vasquez Eiffel Tower Theme 9-3-2011

Rhanada Thomas had a vision and she made sure the vendors she chose for her special day all knew it!

Lisa Dupont of  Cake Creations created an Eiffel Tower cake featuring 4 different flavors along with an Ohio State Groom's Cake.  The bride's cake was so unique and large, that the guests thought it was a sculpture, but were thrilled to learn it was cake.

A Memory Lane was created and the bride and groom were surrounded by their attendants waving sparklers as they made their grand entrance.

This was a a well thought out reception, and we are thrilled to have played a small part in your special day!
Best wishes always!

Lagniappe------Texas Sized!! August 28, 2011

On Sunday, August 28, 2011 Dianne Evans and Kasey Quibodeaux took a quick road trip to Houston, Tx.
We popped in on a fellow catering Buzzie and ICA member John Homrighausen, aka J-Bar H, at his newest business venture, the Ranch Bakery.

Dianne visited with J-Bar in the kitchen where he was busy preparing the menu for a Tex-Tex-Mex that afternoon.  The client wanted to give out of town guests from Pennsylvania a taste of Texas and Mexican food and the menu looked really good. 

After the visit, we were leaving when John graciously gave us a pan of his famous cinnamon rolls, a pan of his fruit kolaches, and a big box of assorted kolaches, caramel apple hand pies, homemade pop tarts, and two huge Ding Dongs.  After quickly putting it all on ice with the 100 plus degree heat we proceeded to do some shopping in the Houston area.

Later that evening we landed back at the Intercontinental, where we unpacked our treats.  Wow, talk about a feast!  We sampled a little of this and a little of that and today it all came back across the state line to Louisiana with us to share with our family.

Best Catered Events always appreciates fellow caterers that host our visits and J-Bar, well, you certainly gave us some Texas Sized Lagniappe!  Thanks again, we will see you when you pass through the Baton Rouge area.