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. 

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!"

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  !!!

Courtney and Dane 7/9/2011

Saturday afternoon Robert and Krista Bruns hosted a couples shower for Courtney and Dane.  This cute couple is planning to tie the knot in Starksville, MS on September 17,2011.

After their wedding the guests will enjoy the reception at this old renovated theatre called "The Ritz" in Starksville.

The guests at the shower enjoyed Best Catered Events' seafood fandango pasta, crawfish bread, crudite with chipotle ranch dip, cold spicy shrimp dip, fresh fruit, mini blt's, fresh spinach salad and garden caesar with housemade croutons and a caesar dressing all served up in jumbo martini glasses.  The cake was from Baums and was delicious! 

Best Catered Events sends congratulations and best wishes....September 17th is just around the corner!

LSUHSC Graduation Reception - June 25, 2011, Alexandria, LA

Coughlin Sanders Auditorium was once again the site of the graduation ceremony of the LSUHSC Family Medicine Program in Alexandria, LA.

Best Catered Events, Prairieville, LA provided the food and service for the Pre Graduation Reception immediately prior to the ceremony.

Guests enjoyed the Tiger Mist, a signature drink created especially for the occasion along with an open bar.

Best Catered Events staff members passed appetizers of tomato basil dip in mini grill cones and our signature "Voodoo" in Basil mini cones, along with jumbo bacon wrapped shrimp.

Fresh Fruit Tinis were served up in square martini glasses and drizzled with our Gran Marnier Creme. 

Chef Shane Smith tended the pasta station where guests feasted on our Pasta Sauce with their choice of toppings.  Many could be seen going back several times for this tasty dish, served up with pepperoni, grilled chicken, pepperoncini, black olives and parmesan and romano cheeses.  We also offered fresh prepared to order Caesar Salad at the Pasta Station.

Our Asian Station featured a crowd favorite, our Spring Rolls with Crunchy Peanut Sauce served in black Asian boxes with chopsticks.  Appalachian Spinach Puffs, Louisiana Stuffed Crawfish Bread, Mini BLT's, Spicy Shrimp Dip on Asian Spoons, Strawberry Dippers, Crudite Cups, OOey Gooey Bars, Lemon Bars, White Chocolate Drizzled Apricots, our Red Hot Caramel Apple Bar, and Blackberry Tea rounded out the selections for the one and a half hour event.

One of last year's graduates, Dr. John Matt Rainey and his lovely wife Sally Choi Rainey were in attendance and this owner was delighted to see and visit with both of them!  Best Catered Events was their caterer last year when they got married and they were complimenting us once again for the job well done.  It is always such a pleasure when we see clients and they remember us by name!

This event was very nice.  The decor was breathtaking and the facility as usual was clean and in good order.  It was a pleasure to once again provide food and service for this event.

Best wishes to the six newest graduates.  Now that we have relocated back to the Baton Rouge market, we hope you don't forget us!

John and Ella Hunsucker Reception - April 30, 2011

John and Ella Hunsucker shared their "after wedding reception" with family and friends on the evening of April 30, 2011.  John's parents backyard was a beautiful setting with white tents and a bar set up, along with tables all over the lawn.

The band kept the crowd moving and grooving and Best Catered Events provided food and service throughout the evening.  Chef Shane Smith grilled the filet mignon on site and Brenda Kelly served the guests passed appetizers.  Both of these team members did an excellent job!

Best Catered Events enjoyed working with Mrs. Hunsucker on the details of this event. 

The newlyweds are wished all the best!!

Jimmy Walters and Marketa Gautreau - April 23, 2011 Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely poolside wedding at their home was the setting for the ceremony uniting Marketa Gautreau and Jimmy Walters on April 23, 2011.

Brenda Kelly and Bonnie Baxley (our sister team) provided service for the reception.  The guests enjoyed the couple's favorites throughout the afternoon.

Best Catered Events wishes our newlyweds the best......your wedding was precious, your family is great, and we loved working with you to create a wonderful afternoon reception.