'Green' News & Corn Tidbits!

All of our 'dumpster diving' has paid off! Occasions Catering was recently recognized as a top honoree for 2009 with the Green Business Distinction from the Thurston County Chamber. Woohoo!

When you plan your summer picnic with us, the grilled corncob won't be your only corn source...did you know our eco-friendly flatware is made of, you guessed it, CORN??? We'll make sure we've got plenty of the cob kind tho' so you don't have to nosh on your fork.

FOOD Quote:

Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. ~Jim Davis

'Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 12, 2009
9AM to 12 Noon
Heritage Room at Capital Lake
604 Water Street Olympia, WA 98501

Enjoy a fun morning with Santa, holiday activities, prizes and a delicious kid
friendly holiday themed buffet.

Ticket Prices: $8.00 Children age 12 & under
$5.00 Adults age 13 & up
Family of 4 to 8 $25.00

For Reservations contact 1-877-943-9494

A portion of the proceeds go to the Junior League of Olympia and their “Kids Count” program.

Pictures with Santa can be purchased separately.

Rhenae & Steve's Wedding Day

Dearest Ashley & Crew,

How can we thank you for making our wedding the event it turned out to be? No detail was over looked. The food was fabulous, staff attentive and the Heritage Room looked amazing! You were the Best to work with. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect group of people to work with. I have been telling friends that you are the events people to go to for their catering/event needs. 5 Star in my book! Thank you from my heart for everything!

Rhenae & Steve

Chef James and his bride, Hannah tied the knot!

Our very own Chef James and his bride, Hannah, with guests from around the world celebrated their wedding day like no other wedding we've ever been too! Because both are from Kenya, there was a joyful noise throughout the entire ceremony and reception. Powerful singing, Great Kenyan food and a very happy gathering! Congratulations to our Occasions newlyweds!

Summer Nuptials

Nuptials - the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed.
Congratulations:

Sara & Kurt
Rachel & Ladd
Brenna & Alan
Thacady & Chris
Kimberly & Chris
Kathryn & Derek
Alicia & Joe
Anna & Adam
Tammy & Damon
Jennifer & Chris
Ashley & Richard
Christelle & Kevin
Kristine & Tony

Tea & Scones Anyone?

Time Out! Tea and Scones anyone? Jennie's been in the kitchen perfecting her scone recipe. Yesterday, it was with fresh diced peaches incorporated into the dough with a brush of egg & milk and a sprinkle of sugar on top just before baking. Tester, (husband, Jim) deemed them the best. Today, she got 'the bug" to do it again and made the same basic recipe doubled- one with poppyseeds and lemon zest and the other with chocolate chips. Served as treat for about 15 guests. The scones dissapeared within minutes! This scone recipe is the best yet! A bit of crunch on the outside and moist on the inside, not dry. Perfect for a late afternoon respite with tea or for mid-morning snack. If you would like the recipe (there is an unusal, perfect, secret ingredient), please email Jennie at jennie.hannah@occasions-catering.com. She'll be happy to send it right away.

Occasions Host Nace Chapter Meeting

Occasions was host for the chapter meeting of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) at the Heritage Room last Tuesday. 'Gluten-Free' was the topic and what a wonderful way to educate professionals in the catering industry about the overwhelming incidence of gluten intolerance and celiac disease in the US population. Occasions designed an elegant gluten free dinner menu that featured our signature champagne bar, jerk pork loin, gingered sweet potatoes, locally grown vegetables and a pumpkin panna cotta (heaven)- served with chocolate dipped, gluten-free lady fingers. Look for our gluten-free menu items soon to be featured on our website.