Ladies Afternoon Tea in Long Bridge, LA - April 14, 2011

The ladies in charge of planning this tea came by the Best Catered Events offices in the fall of 2010.  Details were discussed and they saw their vision come full circle at the afternoon tea today.

The Moreauville Garden Club hosted the Louisiana Garden Club Convention for an afternoon tea.  Al and Kathy Lemoine have a lovely home in Long Bridge and it was an absolutely breathtaking location for this group of ladies from all over Louisiana.

Lovely china, beautiful flowers and the ambience of the home made for a wonderful afternoon.

                                                              Menu items were: 
Cheesey Asparagus Bites, Chicken Salad Croissants, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Open Faced Cucumber Dill Sandwich on Brown Bread, White Chocolate Dipped Apricots, Lemon Bars, Ooey Gooey Bars, fresh Louisiana Strawberries, oranges and grape clusters, peach tea and unsweetened hot tea.

Best Catered Events, honored to assist in this event and provide a very different menu for the ladies!

Congratulations to the committee .... you did it!!! 

Amanda and Bobby Got Hitched - April 9, 2011 - Loyd Hall Plantation

This couple was a pure joy to work with during the planning for their reception.  Both were very comfortable and laid back and absolutely the sweetest couple this owner has met in a long time!

Upon arrival at the beautiful Loyd Hall Plantation, Best Catered Events owner, Dianne Evans, noticed the breathtaking ceremony set up chosen by this couple.  Fuschia, white and charcoal gray were the chosen colors and when I asked Amanda why a few weeks ago, she said her first flowers from Bobby were hot pink Stargazers and roses.  She wanted that special remembrance as part of their day, and it was!

I loved the shoes the bridesmaids wore, the kissing balls hanging at the ceremony, and the cake!  Such a cake this caterer hasn't seen in a long time.  I didn't get the name of the baker, but have been promised a number for her, so call me and I will hopefully have it by then.

The favors were hot pink, chocolate covered mints in shot glasses and so cute.  The bride and groom thoroughly enjoyed their reception, visiting with each guest and smiling the entire time.

Best Catered Events enjoyed providing food and services for this couple and we wish them continued love and happiness!

Tanya married Paul - Reception at Convention Center, Alexandria, LA - April 2, 2011

Tanya and Paul held their reception at the Alexandria Convention Center in downtown Alexandria, LA on Saturday, April 2, 2011.

The guests entered the ballroom which was adorned with white floor length linens and deep purple toppers and lovely tall Italian vases with modern florals.  Best Catered Events provided food and non alcoholic beverages for this special event.

Rave reviews by the guests made for a special event.

The menu we offered was:

Buffet Offerings
Louisiana Crawfish and Bowtie Pasta
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Double Stuffed Potatoes
Cheesey Jalapeno Bites
Chicken Salad Croissants
Smoked Beef Brisket
Peppered Pork Tenderloin (served with freshly made rolls and condiments)
Voodoo Cheese with crackers
Louisiana Crawfish Bread
Mini Bacon Stuffed Tomatoes
Fresh fruit with Gran Marnier Dip and Chocolate for dipping
Veggie Crudite Cups with original Ranch dressing
Raspberry Lemonade and water

This couple has children who are beautiful!  Best wishes Tanya and Paul!  Many years of love await you all!
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The new Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rosso - April 2, 2011, Greenwood Plantation

Adrienne Hardy married Sam Rosso at the beautiful Greenwood Plantation in St, Francisville, LA on Saturday, April 2, 2011.  The 200 family and friends gathered to help the newlyweds celebrate the occasion.  Best Catered Events provided food and bar services for the reception in the main dining hall of the plantatoin. Confections by Michelle provided the cakes and there were special touches all around the house

For this event, Best Catered Events provided the following menu.

Butlered Beginnings
Voodoo Cheese in savory cones and mini blts

Main Table Offerings
Crawfish etoufee with rice
Chicken Alfredo over penne pasta
Spinach and Artichoke Dip w/crackers and chips
Shrimp and crab stuffed mushrooms
Chicken Salad Croissants
Fresh fruit and crudite with chipotle ranch dip in cucumber cups

Side Table Offerings
Smoked Beef Brisket
Peppered Pork Tenderloin w/freshly baked rolls and condiments

Sweet Offerings
Strawberry Dippers- Double chocolate cake truffles topped with chocolate ganache and
                                fresh Louisiana strawberries with a small spoon alongside

Beverage Offerings
Summer Punch
Bottled Beer selections
Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet and White Zinfandel
Soft Drinks

Best wishes for a long and happy marriage to the newlyweds!  Thanks for allowing Best Catered Events to play a part in your special day!http://www.bestcateredevents.com/

Jen and Andy got married! Greenwood Plantation - March 26, 2011

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Glorious Day!  The temperature hovered around 80 earlier in the day, but was picture perfect at around 75 degrees with a light breeze when Jennifer Blackwood married Andy at Greenwood Plantation on Saturday, March 26th.

When Best Catered Events owner, Dianne Evans met with this beautiful bride, her mom, sister, father and stepmom back in late Summer of 2010, she was told they wanted a fun day.   

As we turned off  LA Hwy 61 and saw the first signs, we knew this couple wanted to make sure their guests found the location they had chosen for this special day.  They had planned the day perfectly.

The staff at Greenwood Plantation is always so accomodating and this day was no exception.  The couple was surrounded by lavish pink azaleas in full bloom, absolutely breathtaking.

The cakes were created by Cake Goddess, the flowers by Four Seasons Florist, the band was Soulhaven, and Best Catered Events provided food and bar service.  The bride and groom had a signature drink,
"The Higginwood".  Our staff members passed the specialty drink, voodoo in savory cones atop a bed of green split peas, our mini blt's, and our taco rolls.  The menu was smoked peppered pork loin with freshly baked rolls and condiments including Sweet Baby Ray's barbeque sauce, Shrimp Etoufee with fluffy rice, Crabmeat Mornay, Louisiana Crawfish Stuffed Bread, Chicken Salad on Crossaints, Veggie Crudite Cups with Chipotle Ranch Dip, Ham and Asparagus Roll Ups, Veggie Pizza Squares, fresh fruit including Louisiana Strawberries with Gran Marinier Dip (these berries were grown in Springfield, LA) and our famous Summer Punch.

The favors were handmade, scented, fleur de lis soaps tucked into black voille pouches.  Green hydrangeas were the bride's choice for flowers and they were gorgeous!  The happy couple departed in a 1938
Roadster belonging to a friend of Jennifer's dad.
Our staff did their usual "awesome job" and always go above and beyond to provide exceptional service to all guests. 

Best Catered Events wishes the newlyweds a wonderful, happy and fun life together.  You certainly started off your married life together in a great way!

Thank You to EMIYOSHI !!

Best Catered Events owner Dianne Evans won 5 cases of her choice from  EMIYOSHI at the CaterSource Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas on March 1st.

It didn't take this owner long to make her choices and with the help of Gary Witek, Western Regional Sales Manager, she ordered her freebies.

These cases arrived and much to her delight, they are absolutely perfect for upcoming events.

Special thanks once again to EMIYOSHI !  I love all of your mini dishes.  I have bought your products for many years and will continue to do so!

Evans is 2 !!!

Best Catered Events announces that Evans Kade, our youngest grandchild has turned two!  Where have the past 2 years gone?  He is growing up too fast.

A Jump and Jive party was held in Prairieville on Sunday, March 13, 2011.  All I can say is there was alot of jumping and jiving goin on, and everyone enjoyed seeing each other and catching up.

Evans blew out his candle and everyone enjoyed some pizza, sliced bbq pork sliders, spinach Dianne, and voodoo dip.  There were also assorted chips and dips to enjoy.

Heather Thornton Married Brandon Young 3-12-2011 in Zachary, LA

Heather Thornton, daughter of Kevin and Jorenda Thornton of Zachary married Brandon Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Young at First Baptist Church in Zachary.
The reception was held in the Atrium where the family and guests enjoyed visiting with the newlyweds and tasting the menu the couple had chosen.

Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee with rice
Blackended Chicken Alfredo
Smoked Brisket and Peppered Loin with freshly baked rolls
Spnach and Artichoke Dip
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Cold Shrimp Dip
Finger Sandwiches
Raspberry Hazelnut Torte
Voodoo Cheese
Fresh Fruit with dip

As an added bonus, the bride selected our Cheesecake Tini Bar.  The flavors offered were Louisiana Strawberry, Double Fudge and Caramel Pecan. 

The cakes were made by Ott Fisher of Zachary and the Photography Shoppe captured everything on film.

Best Catered Events and Dianne Evans wish the newlyweds all the best.  Had a blast working with Heather!
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What Happens in Vegas....Comes Back With Best Catered Events!

Dianne Evans attended the Catersource Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas for the past 5 days.  So many classes to attend, so many new items to see at the Tradeshow, so much networking and so much fun!

International Caterers Association presented Dianne with a full paid scholarship to the conference as well as a cash award.  Many thanks to the committee members for their consideration and honor.

The Tradeshow was exciting and Dianne even won a large prize at the EMI YOSHI booth.  She got to select 5 full cases of anything featured in the booth.  Talk about a caterer with a blank check!  Thanks to EMI YOSHI for the prize and all of your assistance at the booth.  Looking forward to unpacking the boxes when they arrive at the commissary.

When you are planning your next event, give us a call.  We are energized and ready to show off our new ideas......ARE YOU ?