tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3561369191611119412012-02-16T12:39:09.786-05:00We offer our clients gourmet cuisine with customized menus to fit your personality, style and taste. The only caterer in Indiana to have Certified Special Event Professionals on staff to handle all the details so you can relax and enjoy being a guest at your own event. We hope you enjoy our Blog where we are happy to share our stories, tips and advice.Kelly Early, CSEPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802715099381714115noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356136919161111941.post-27235142179704573202010-07-14T13:48:00.002-04:002010-07-14T13:53:46.262-04:00

I get many questions on what makes off-premise catering different from on-premise. I wrote this article a few months ago, and I think it helps paint a picture of what we off-premise companies deal with on a day in/day out basis. Enjoy!General thoughts on off-premise catering challenges and considerations: As off-premise caterers we are often asked to cater in places that were not originally

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Thomas Caterers of Distinction is known for always maintaining trend forward thinking with a strong commitment to innovative design, quality cuisine, and exceptional service. Staying true to that statement, we are proud to announce the relaunch of our website and redesign of our company logo.You will find a fresh, modern look on our website which has been built to truly outline who we are as a

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The essentials of a great event are always the same... great people, great food, great location...and this event surely had all of those things on it's side.Two beautiful food displays paired with passed hors d'oeuvres were created for guests to enjoy while they mixed and mingled with co-workers and friends. National Wine and Spirits hosted 3 great Wine Tasting Stations that complimented our menu

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Tis' the season to treat everyone around you with joy and happiness. Add this festive dessert trio to your party and it is sure to leave a lasting impression!The Ghost of Christmas Past: "Thomas's Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce" The Ghost of Christmas Present:"Cranberry Upside Down Skillet Cake" The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: "White Chocolate Truffle with Peppermint Caviar"

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Just as the Holiday Season kicks off Thomas has teamed up with ChaCha to help make your gatherings this year easier and more affordable. Thomas Express has created several delicious menu options for your upcoming celebrations. Each one is delivered hot and ready to serve in our unique disposable packaging. Enjoy our famous Carrot Souffle or Doughnut Bread Pudding along with a variety of other

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Todd Kennedy, Thomas' Pastry Chef and owner of Bijoux Chocolat recently spoke to a group gathered for the Scottish Rite's Ladies Luncheon. Todd treated his guests to a plethora of unbelievable chocolate treats and a demonstration where he gave away his delicious ganache recipe. During his presentation the ladies where given a brief background of Todd's accomplishments and shown a few highlights

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“Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.” What a fun party this was! Thomas's was asked to create a Star Wars menu for a special birthday party and delivered on every level.The Anikan Antipasto Display with Carrot and Celery Lightsabor sticks kept the young Jedi's playing until dinner was served. A completely theme'd food display was created for our dinner of:Hans Solo SaladFavorites of Yoda

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Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas or New Years, let Thomas Express do all the preparation. Drop-off or Pick-up serrvice SAVES YOU MONEY by eliminating the need to service staff and rentals. Delivered hot and ready to serve, in our unique and disposable packaging. Check out our two Holiday Menus below or call in at 591-7260 to customize your own menu.Fall Feast $25ppRoasted

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Looking for a new idea on spicing up your holiday party? Sick of seeing the same old favors at weddings? Strike A Pose Photo Entertaiment can add just that spice you are looking for to any party. Their photo booths can hold up to six or seven adults and bring out your guets spontaneous side, creating a lasting memory of your special event.Check out their website at http://www.strikeaposeindy.com/

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I think that early Fall was a perfect time to have this wedding at Traders Point Creamery http://www.traderspointcreamery.com/. The ceremony and reception was coordinated by Rebecca Moreland from the Moreland Group http://www.themorelandgroup.com/. She did a fantastic job giving the bride and groom the event they had dreamed about!The guests were greeted with White Sangria when approaching the

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By: Heather Campbell I am a June wedding Bride-To-Be that has been interning with Thomas Caterers of Distinction this summer. The day after I was proposed to I started planning the wedding I have dreamed of since I was a little girl. Being a well organized person I thought that this was going to be easy. I started my list of needs: location, date, minister, caterer, bridal party, and gown. Sounds

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It’s never too early to start thinking about your Labor Day Menu. Let Thomas Express Catering take all the effort out of entertaining for you!View our menu below or call in to customize your own Strawberry Salad- Field Greens with a Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette garnished with fresh Strawberries and Macadamia NutsLemon grilled Chicken served on a Vienna RollHome-style Green BeansFour Cheese

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Thomas Caterers of Distinction had the pleasure of traveling to Lexington, KY this past weekend and working with the very talented ladies from All Occasions. The event was for 700 guests who were gathered together to view beautiful race horses that were available for breeding.Taking 4 trucks, 2 buses, 100 staff members and enough food to feed a small army, 3.5 hours away from home was quite a

Kelly Early, CSEPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01802715099381714115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356136919161111941.post-24610688022440508852009-07-13T13:47:00.024-04:002009-07-14T13:55:17.535-04:00

I was immediately excited to help with this event. Keeping in mind that we were in fact celebrating a great group of individuals and that we were in a laboratory, we brought some themed elements into the mix to create an overall fabulous design paired with our yummy menu.Guests mingled throughout the building and in a tent just outside the lobby. Around every corner was a new surprise with food

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Outdoor events during spring or summer in the Midwest are not for the faint of heart. In fact, taking on such a fete for a vendor can be a complete gamble; however; if you are well prepared even tornadoes can’t stop a good party. The nature of outdoor events, pun intended, can be controlled chaos at times. Challenges arise at the drop of a hat and without the skills and experience of a

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Take advantage of the Farmers Markets around town! Not only is the quality fabulous but the prices are unbeatable. I got a pint of blueberries for $2.50, a quart of strawberries for $3.00 and kiwi for a quarter. Of course the list goes on but check out some of the local fresh markets in your area.My favorite morning start or poolside snack is taking a combination of my favortie fruits and

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Action stations are fun and entertaining and can add "flare" to any event. Whether it be a social event, corporate event, wedding or fundraiser, guests enjoy the interactiveness that the live cooking demonstrations offer. The short video clip below is a demonstration by our Executive Chef, Eric Day, on how to prepare flaming saganaki. This was a fun "Greek Islands" themed food station at the

Jennifer McKinney-Seet, CSEPnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-356136919161111941.post-64994784143640992382009-05-14T12:52:00.013-04:002009-05-14T13:46:03.786-04:00

Fun! Fun! Fun!That's the best way for me to describe this event. I had the privilege to design a fun interactive food buffet for the end of the year celebration at IUPUI Herron School of Art and Design.We displayed mini pretzels and mini corn dogs with an array of sauces for the guests to enjoy. For a sweet treat, we offered cones of kettle corn for dessert.The guests also had a blast with the

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This was one of my favorite events we have had in a long time. Not only was it at an unique venue but it was great to see how they recognized the distinguished technology Alumni from Purdue University.The guests were greeted by an array of passed hors d'oeuvres in the first airplane hanger. We incorporated the Purdue University Technology logo into the food display on some of the passing trays.

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Renee Miner, former Corporate Events Manager at Mavris Cultural Center, has accepted a position with Thomas Caterers of Distinction as an Event Designer. Before Mavris, she worked at Classic Party Rentals in Chicago as an Event Coordinator. We are thrilled to have her as part of team. Welcome Renee! She can be reached at Renee@thomascaterers.com.

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First let me start by saying that I do not put healthy is quotes because I am implying that these recipes are not healthy, it is just that everyone has their own definitions. To me the word healthy means balanced with plenty of fruits and vegetables, moderate carbs, and low-fat, lean proteins.As I am trying to implement a healthy lifestyle at home, I am going to share with you some of my favorite

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Thomas Caterers is teaming up with the Comedy Sportz Team for the Indianapolis Humane Society Mutt Strutt 2009. This will be our first year for Remington, Chris and I but we are looking forward to chasing our dog around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track. The Mutt Strutt is on April 26th and if we get just 10 more people to sign up we get to see Troy, from Comedy Sportz, work the track in a

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The TCOD sales team had a great time in Las Vegas attending the Catersource Event Solutions Conference and Tradeshow February 22-26, 2009. This trip was definately all about business though, our team was on a mission to learn as much as possible in the short amount of time we had. Classes ran from 7:15am-5:15pm each day with fun showcase events in the evening that offered great networking

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ICVA Recognition Of Service Excellence Awards Nominee NotificationsEvent Date: March 4, 2009 - Indiana Roof Ballroom Thomas Caterers is proud to announce that we have two employees that have been nominated to receive a prestigious ROSE Award to recognize their service in the hospitality industry. Congratulations to Marie de la Cruz and Todd Williams. They were surprised with the announcement of

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“Laughter is more plentiful where the food is best!” Oh, The Luck of the Irish!Thomas Express has posted their St. Patty’s Day Menu just in time for you to order your green menu for this March 17th. Take advantage of the offer below or call in to customize your own at http://www.thomasexpresscatering.com/.Spinach, Arugula and Red Onions with Rosemary Croutons and a warm Bacon VinaigretteSheppard’

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Typically, the rule of thumb is to mail invitations 6-8 weeks in advance and set the RSVP date 7-14 days from the event date. However, if you are hosting a small gathering (50 people or less), you can mail your invites 2-3 weeks in advance and set the RSVP date 3-5 days from the event date. Basically, the more people you have, the further out in advance you want to mail your invitations and give

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When entering a meeting with a caterer, it is always good to have a game plan. Even if it is too early to discuss linen color, room layout, etc, you might want to think about what type of event you would like to see. Do you like the elegance of a served meal (also called plated or sit-down)? Do you prefer the social aspect of actions stations, something to really get your guests talking?

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