Catering – Portland Oregon

Hybrid Help from The Mayor of Portland Sam Adams

We have been having such an incredible month! We have been busy getting ready for summer, gearing up for lots of great weddings, summer socials, and company picnics. Site visits, walk thrus, consultations, and tastings… oh my! Luckily we’ve been able to enjoy the great weather while it lasted, spend some time with the family and even get the garden growing.

Well, I had a very interesting time several weeks ago. We were catering the Rose Festival’s VIP party at the McCalls building for the official “Lighting of the Rose.” It was definitely a who’s who of city officials, corporate sponsors, and local philanthropists. We were so lucky to have Curtis Salgado play such a great event. The evening couldn’t be more perfect. Just when I thought things couldn’t get any better, well… it did.

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Dinner for the Association of Bridal Consultants

Tuesday Night Crave Catering had the honor of serving the Oregon Association of Bridal Consultants for the first Association Dinner meetin of the Year at the First Unitarian Church in Downtown Portland.

The setting was perfect for serving the best in the Oregon Wedding Industry. Planned and arranged by Lisa Taylor of Sweet Dreams Bridal Consultants and Events and Holli Nicknair from the First Unitarian Church, Crave Catering was the perfect choice to bring more than just great food to the table. Gavin & Sada from Hollywood Lighting, Cheryl of Bouquets and Balloons, Silverleaf Designs created a warm and wintery inspired theme.

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Holiday Party Planning on a Budget

We know that the holidays are fast approaching. We’re all watching our pennies, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t host a holiday party for employees and still keep it all in the budget!

Click here for 20 great Cost Effective Tips to having a Budget Friendly Company Holiday Party.

However limited your party budget, it will serve you well to show your appreciation for your workers’ year-long efforts in some tangible and merry-making manner; to celebrate together in a social rather than business atmosphere. This goes a long way toward making workers feel valued and helps them bond with one another, a good step toward team-building and improving morale.

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