Archive for October, 2009
Our team of Event Coordinators, Designers and Professional Chefs are passionate about using imagination, creativity and a sense of adventure to create events that excite all senses. With 25 years of experience, we help bring your vision to reality and make the impossible seem effortless.
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Located in Tempe, Arizona, Santa Barbara Catering Company (SBCC) is the preferred caterer for the Phoenix area’s most exclusive events, offering the creative custom menus, top-notch service and immaculately designed details that make any event — small or large, casual or elegant — an unforgettable occasion. For over 15 years, we’ve led the event and [...]
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There is no denying that we are in the midst of difficult times. Each day I can’t help but keep the saying “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger,” In the forefront of my thoughts…and my actions.
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Posted in August 2009, CommuniCater | Tagged: Presidents letter —
Chances are you’ve heard something about social media lately. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and others — wherever you go, it’s hard to avoid these days. Should you pay attention? I say it’s the smartest thing a business owner can do right now. Here’s why.
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Posted in August 2009, CommuniCater | Tagged: networking, social media —

These two great books and dvd were released by ICA members this year at the las vegas conference. each one is a treasure trove of information you will put to use immediately. for more information on them, please visit www.catersource.com and click on “store.”
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Posted in August 2009, CommuniCater | Tagged: DVDs, magazines, resources —

Culinary Capers Catering in Vancouver has become an industry leader and mentor to many thanks to a combination of open leadership by President and CEO Debra Lykkemark and innovative catering ideas. It continues to lead the way into new markets with the opening of Culinary Capers Beijing and Culinary Cakes.
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Posted in August 2009, CommuniCater | Tagged: interview, profile —
Did you know that your company’s membership to ICA automatically includes a membership for the Executive Chef? And that your membership makes you a part of the ICA Culinary Council? You will have the ability to weigh in on all sorts of matters that affect seminars and upcoming ICA events as well as the chance to network with top international catering chefs.
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Posted in August 2009, CommuniCater | Tagged: chefs —

The ICA’s series of Regional Educational Days are in full swing. These one-day sessions offer an unprecedented opportunity for top-quality education and networking. Each one is coordinated by a different member of ICA’s Board of Directors making every RED an experience unique to that market and jam-packed with resources and information designed to make your catering business more successful.
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Posted in August 2009, CommuniCater | Tagged: News —
The latest caterers and vendors to join the ICA!
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Posted in August 2009, CommuniCater | Tagged: new members —

To find out what’s new in terms of mixology, let’s take a look back. Caterers are rethinking, restirring, reshaking the concept cocktail ofyesterday, from the classic (mojitos and margaritas) to the infamous (Jell-O shooters and absinthe bars).
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Posted in August 2009, CommuniCater | Tagged: bar, beverages, drinks, mixology —