Set the scene for Easter inspired patry.

Setting up for Tea Party 2013

Girls Night Just Because........

Why wait for the next bachelorette party to have an excuse for a Girls Night Out??  Get your girl friends together to celebrate LIFE!!  Take the edge off of the everyday hustle and bustle so here's a few suggestions that may be just what the doctor ordered.

Wine Tasting/Tour

A great way to gather friends to learn and experiment with wine.  Check your local wineries for a listing of their next wine tasting. Some bars and/or liquor stores may also have scheduled wine tasting events. ( Union Square Wine and Spirits, Brooklyn Winery, Aroma Kitchen and Wine Bar)

Spa Day

Reserve block time at a Spa and bring some bubbly.  You'll have a lot of fun de-stressing with your gal pals while enjoying the wonderful amenities of the spa or you can invite your favorite massage therapist to your home, whip up a few cocktails, and put some soothing music on and let the fun begin.

Pole Dancing Classes

Learn the art of pole dancing, a fun way to spend time with your girlfriends. You and your friends will get into the dynamics of pole dancing from transitional moves to climbs. You can choose to do a private class or an open class.

Party Bus

There's no other place to party like NYC so why not do it in a party bus?  You can bar hop or just enjoy the New York sites with your own designated driver.

Catering your Event

  

When interviewing a client about a prospective job, there are a few key factors that will aid in the caterers decision making process on whether or not to provide a potential client with services. In this hard economy, it's very difficult for a caterer to turn away business but at times it may be a choice that neither you or the client won't regret. A caterer should be clear and concise as to the level of their capabilities which may determine just how well they can get the job done. Some jobs may not fit the caterers criteria, whether it be scope, cuisine, budget, location, etc.... We exist based on our reputation as service providers in the food industry says Chef Payne and bad customer service can prove to be very detrimental to your company's growth especially if you're a young company. Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool that cannot be bought so it would be lucrative to any company to get all necessary information needed to provide the client with the highest level of service. The following are a few simple questions to ask the client in order to get things started:

Type of event


Date


Theme


Total number of guest


Location 


List of services (buffet, sit-down meal, bar services, etc.)


Menu selection 


Any allergies or dietary restrictions


Budget




Catering is the biggest expense of any event so be 
clear of what you expect from a caterer. There are a 
lot of factors to consider when choosing the right 
caterers so below I've included a few simple ones to 
ask the caterer: 

Are you licensed? 


How long have you been in business?


How many similar events have you done?


Is my date open?


Have you catered any event at my venue?


Do you specialize in certain cuisines?


Can you arrange for a tasting?


Do you offer food with certain dietary restrictions?


What is your average price range?


Do you provide any other services?


Do you work with fresh or frozen food?


Are you catering any other events on the day of my event?

Organized Party Planning: A guide to being a stress free host/hostess

Take the stresses out of planning your next party.  Below is an organized approach that will help you to successfully plan and enjoy your next party.

Four Weeks Before

• Make a guest list
• Decide on theme
• Plan menu
• Line up your help/volunteers
• Send out invites

Three Weeks Before

• Order party supplies and decorations
• Book DJ or entertainer
• Order cake
• Start shopping for menu items

Two Weeks Before

• Clean up China and Silverware if you're using them
• Purchase wine and liquor
• Confirmed all orders and hired services
• Follow up with guest who haven't RSVP
• Pick up last minute decorations
• Confirm with your help/volunteers

One Week Before

• Pick out party outfit
• Complete shopping for last minute menu items
• Take inventory of  serving supplies
• Check off all completed task on your list

Days Before

• Clean up house
• Shop for menu perishables items
• Decorate
• Set the stage if it's a formal dinner
• Stock the bar
• Give house a once over
• Display the food
• Greet your guest

It's party time.  With the help of this list you will have more than enough time to enjoy and mingle with your guest. Think ahead and be the next stress-free party host/hostess

Challenging Event

I booked this job for the end of the month and the theme will be Harlem Nights meet 21st century. It's a 60th Birthday party and the client is pretty mellow and not too fussy.  I have to do some research because I'm really excited about putting this together.  I figure we can do The Cotton Club in Brooklyn. This should be fun....stay tuned for pics.