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Thomas

Caterers of Distinction

A Full-Service,

Off-Premise Caterer that specializes in scratch gourmet catering in private homes, offices or special event venues. Our commitment to excellence and education keeps us on the cutting edge in Indiana and throughout the country.

Our vision is to create memories that last a

lifetime through

a positive planning experience,

innovative design, quality cuisine and

exceptional service.

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At Thomas Caterers of Distinction, we pride ourselves in creating custom menus for each of our clients. Please call us and speak with one of our Event Designers to discuss your special event.

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Scottish Rite Cathedral

D'Amore , Events of Indianapolis

Preferred Caterers List

Laurel Hall

Indiana Landmarks Center

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Hilbert Circle Theatre

Indianapolis Art Center

Indiana History Center

The City Market

Traders Point Creamery

Mill Top

Butler University

Indiana War Memorial

FAMILY

Artistry Blended with Flavor: TODD by Thomas brings your vision to life while creating a cake that never sacrifices taste. Custom creating your masterpiece is only half the fun as you choose from a variety of cakes flavors that are all made with the finest ingredients. During your one-on-one consultation we will discuss your wedding’s theme and vision to help create the wedding cake of your dreams.

Cornerstone Catering provides home style menus for events held in the banquet hall at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and all events at the Indiana Free Masons Hall. This budget friendly option can supply all of your event needs at these two beautiful locations. Currently working out of the Double Eagle Café Office, call Arsela Alibegovic at (317) 917-1463.

The Double Eagle Cafe, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral is operated by Thomas Caterers. Open Monday thru Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. serving several wholesome menu items for a delightful lunch experience. Parking is free on the west side of the building.

Free Meeting Room when you dine with us for lunch.

• Capehart Room: Capacity 15

• Constitution Room: Capacity 40

• Truman Room: Capacity 40

• Washington Room: Capacity 45

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Please include Phone Number, Event Date, Guest Count and Location

4440 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

info_thomascaterers.com

317.542.8333

Our Story

Our Story
Susann & Timothy Thomas founded Thomas Caterers of Distinction in 1983 after a fire destroyed the couples upscale restaurant on East Washington Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. Instead of rebuilding the restaurant, they decided to put all their efforts into growing their off-premise catering division. One of their first catering jobs was for Mel and Bren Simon who were hosting a party to celebrate the Simon familys' purchase of the Indiana Pacers. In 1985 the company moved to its current home on North Keystone Avenue and in 2005 underwent a one million dollar renovation to service the growing needs of their company. In its first year of operation, the company hosted about 50 events a year. Since then Thomas Caterers of Distinction has grown to handle nearly 500 events a year and is known as one of the premiere catering companies in the nation.Specializing in creating the perfect custom event, Thomas Caterers of Distinction will cater to their clients every need. Our professional event staff can handle all the details of any special occasion including transportation, audio visual, florals, entertainment, décor, and more. Thomas Caterers of Distinction is the only caterer in the state to have Certified Special Event Planners (CSEP) on staff. In fact, there are only five CSEP's in the entire state and three of them are with Thomas Caterers of Distinction. The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry. It is this professionalism and expectation of excellence that has made Thomas Caterers of Distinction one of the nations top caterers.Because of their high standards, cutting edge menus, quality service and attention to detail, Thomas Caterers of Distinction has become the most nationally recognized catering company in Indiana, cited in over 11 national industry publications and winning numerous awards. Thomas Caterers of Distinction received an international ESPIRIT award in 2002 and 2003 from ISES (International Special Events Society) for Outstanding Off Premise Catering along with a plethora of local PACE (Professional Achievement in Creative Events) awards for Best Team Effort, Best Catered Affair, Best Themed Décor and Best Achievement in Logistics. In 2006 Thomas Caterers of Distinction was also voted Readers Choice Award Finalist for Best Caterer in Indianapolis by Indianapolis Woman magazine and nominated for an international CATIE Award from the International Caterers Association for Best Use of Mixology. Co-Owner and General Manager, Kelly Early, CSEP (daughter of SusannThomas), is proud of her companys accomplishments. "We pride ourselves not only for being the leader in our industry but remaining the leader in our industry. Our toughest competition is ourselves. Continuous growth and creativity is important."When you expect perfection and want nothing less then the best, contact Thomas Caterers of Distinction. www.thomascaterers.com, 4440 North Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46205. (317) 542-8333.

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Thomas Caterers of Distinction is continuously hiring quality professionals looking for part-time employment. Service staff, kitchen chefs and dishwashers are always needed.

So, if you are looking for a fun way to earn some extra money and want to be part of a team of professionals leading the way in the events industry, download and fill out the application.

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Fax: 317-545-0683

Testimonials

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Dee,There are no words to express how appreciative I am to you for everything you did. The event was flawless and the food was outstanding and creative. It was just what Bonnie wanted. You and your team are amazing. Thank you so much! Katie Vaughan 11/5/11____________________DeeRyan and I wanted to extend a sincere thank you for all your hard work and help making our reception a night to remember! We received many many complements on the beauty of the night (building, flowers, room set up), staff attentiveness, fabulous food and cake and the great DJ/music and wedding video/slide set up! There were so many people who complemented every area and even asked for contact info for future needs. Know that we would absolutely recommend any of you in the future!Thanks again and please let us know if there is anything we need to do or settle up on! Kara and Ryan Gootee 11.5.11 Src ballroom____________________Renee THANK YOU for everything you all did for us. James and I had an amazing time on Saturday and can't tell you how many people came up to me to say what a wonderful event it was. I even had a (very type A) vegetarian friend come up to say she was thoroughly impressed that you all remembered she was vegetarian and served her that meal without having to ask. :) From her, that's quite the compliment!! In all seriousness, you all made our wedding such a seamless event for us and we didn't have to worry about anything. As a bride who likes to make lists and be in control, I really appreciated having someone I could trust with everything! And James was incredibly impressed with Keith for making sure the beer got to the wedding. We should have booked with you in the first place, and I'll be sure to sing your praises in online reviews. Thank you for everything!!! Even at the end when I was horse from talking and too exhausted to think clearly, your staff made sure that our personal champagne flutes were promptly washed and repackaged for us to take home with us. Again, thank you! Oh - and the cake and the food was DELICIOUS! So many people came up to compliment us on it. :) Thanks again, Renee. We couldn't possibly have had a better experience with you. Thanks!Emily____________________ReneeWe are continuing to get compliments on the wedding, and the beautiful presentation and delicious food were a big part of the success of the evening.We so appreciated your attention to the details, the care of your staff, and your wisdom and guidance throughtout.Your were a delight to work with and made the process fun and memorable.With Thanks,Chris Franson____________________Dear Kelly and Vince,Once again, we want to express our sincerest appreciation to you for your generous and enthusiastic support of our Day of Tea, Fashion, and More. The food was delicious and thanks to your guidance and support the staff provided outstanding service.The event continues to be a financial success and the ladies tell us what a great time the had. Thank you for your continued support of the Children's Dyslexia Center of Indianapolis helping children overcome dyslexia and become good readers.Plans are already underway for next year's event and we look forward to working with you and your staffSincerely,beverly ElrodChairmanDay of Tea, Fashion, and More Committee____________________Dee and Kelly,A message of thanks for all of your hard work on our Wabash College 1832 Society event last evening at D'Amore! Our guests had very positive things to say about the venue, service, and food. A special thanks to you and your catering staff for keeping the event on schedule.We will certainly keep the D'Amore event venue and Thomad Caterers in mind for future events.Thanks again, Joe____________________Hey Dee, We REALLY enjoyed our dinner Friday night---thank you! And Dawn was wonderful---we were able to stake out the "VIP" tables at the beginning, and she made sure they were well taken care of, and the rest of us too---nice job! The food was great (I knew that is was a success when I saw people taking pictures of their dinner!), the service was wonderful, and the venue looked absolutely beautiful and had just the right cozy feel to it... it was just what we wanted and we were very pleased. Thank you so much.Thanks again, Dee---you all did an excellent job!!Jean____________________Hi Dee,I just wanted to send you a thank you for a job well done and an outstanding reception! I was absolutely blown away by the food quality and service from your team. Everything for the evening was outstanding and our guests absolutely raved about the venue and food. I very much appreciated your willingness to try to find gift bags and enlisting your team to help with the headphones.I think the absolute most popular item of the night was the chocolate covered velvet cake bites! I do not even particulary like Chocolate and I had about 5 of them:) I have also had colleagues say they would die for more of them! In all seriousness, is there any way I could get a box of them? Do you have information where I could order?Thanks again for everything as it was a real pleasure!! Billy Inglis____________________Ms. Haddad, I just wanted to let you know that the food was excellent for our wedding. Everyone enjoyed everything and we got lots of compliments. The one funny instance was that someone thought the soup was actually salad dressing and poured it all over their salad before they realized what was going on. Thanks again and I will definitely be recommending Thomas Caterers if anyone I know needs catering done. Also, I would like to give a special thank you to our personal waitress Shelby that helped out a lot. -Charles DeMasieMarried December 18, 2010____________________Dee,Thank you for choosing to cater our wedding. Our day could not have been flawless without you. The food and drinks were impeccable. We sincerely appreciate you and your teams hard work and attention to detail. We had a blast!Sincerely, The Kaetzel'sMarried September 25, 2010____________________Renee & Staff,Thank you all so much for a wonderful wedding!The food and presentation was absolutely amazing- I could not have chosen a better catering company!Thanks for all your hard work!~Liz & Eric WilliamsAugust 28, 2010____________________Dear Dee,Just a note to thank you & your staff for the wonderful service & product you gave us. I recieved so very many compliments on the food. Everyone loved it. I love working with all of you.Thanks so much.My best,Kim King Smith Events____________________Dear Vince and Kelly:Thomas Caterers of Distinction certainly distinguished themselves for dinner at Mickey's Camp. High marks were recieved all around. I particularly enjoyed the meal.Thank you for helping us with the Mickey's Camp program this summer and showcasing your culinary talents.With your help we were able to deliver a much needed boost to approximately 100 central Indiana charities this year.Sincerly,Michael S. Maurer____________________Dear Renee & Thomas Catering,In this world that we are passing through, We sometimes forget to say thank you.So before this moment slips away,there is just one thing I would like to say,THANKS A MILLION!Poem by: Paul McCannYou and your staff did an AMAZING job with the food & room set-up for Bridget & Bradley Westerfield's wedding & brunch. The food was absolutely WONDERFUL & all of the guests enjoyed it! You and your staff were so WONDERFUL to work with and we cannot thank you enough for all of your hard work, dedication and patience to help make their day exceptional!Sincerly,Deborah & CassieA Touch of Elegance, LLC____________________Dear Vince:The Scottish Rite is pleased to offer a reference for Thomas Caterers of Distinction and their ability to provide catering services to large events. We have been pleased with our association with your company since 2002 and in that time, you have served a number of corporate events and weddings in our Ballroom and Banquet Hall in excess of 400 persons. The quality of the menu as well as the courtesy and efficiency of the service staff has received praise from our clients.Please feel free to use the Scottish Rite Cathedral as a reference for your clients on similar events.Sincerely, Jeffrey K. SaundersExecutive Director____________________Dee and the Thomas Catering Staff,Thank you so much for all of your time and thought that went into making our wedding day so special. Working with you made the planning process and the entire day so much easier, and more importantly, so enjoyable! You took care of absolutely everything and I felt so comfortable knowing you were in charge. I honestly didn't worry about a thing... and that's a difficult thing for me to do :)Its been such a pleasure to work with you, and you can certainly bet that we'll be recommending you to everyone we know. I hope to work with you again in the near future. Thanks again for everything and I hope to see you soon!Brooke (McKinney) Klinker____________________Renee,Thank you very much for your hard work and efforts you put into our reception! The place was beautiful and everyone raved about the food. Thanks for helping make our reception that everyone cannot stop talking about!If you ever need referrals or recommendations let us know we would be glad to contribute!Thank YouJerod and Ashley Nelis____________________Dee, We are back from our honeymoon, and we want to follow up with you regarding all of your hard work for our wedding. We just can't thank you enough for all that you did to make things run perfectly on our wedding weekend, and to allow us to relax and simply enjoy ourselves. I am amazed at all of the things you quietly accomplished. From cleaning up the decorating mess I left in the dining room (I am so sorry!) and finishing the decorating, to running to McDonalds to accomodate our unexpected little guest, to putting everyone at ease with your huge smile, to fixing a wedding cake enjoyed early by an overzealous 7 year old...I just can't thank you enough. And all of that when you personally were ill!! Dave was a pure delight to work with as well. Not only did you take care of all of the above...but nearly every guest we have spoken to has raved about the food and service. I have never heard anyone rave about wedding food or service before...amazing! I would love to share our exceptional experience with whomever you report up to, and, if helpful, in the form of a testimonial. Please let me know who I can share our feedback with in your organization. You are simply the best! Abby____________________Vince, As I said Saturday evening, Thomas did a wonderful job in attending to and delivering on on the details of the evening. I know ever events has its stories and challenges, but I felt the logistics, hail storm and impending tornado, 400 people, etc. lent itself to some exceptional challenges. I must say, every fear I may have considered was eliminated by your company's performance. Many, many people commented on the quality of the catering and service on every level. More postivie comments were made about the pasta course and the excellent temperature and quality and taste and temperature of the main course than you can imagine. I hope you heard these comments in person. I greatly appreciate the attention to detail that you and your staff gave the evening, including many of the specific requests we made relative to how things be done. If part of the Thomas mission is to focus on service, every one of your staff delivered that message. No matter how difficult a situation, I never saw any of your staff not do all they could to make the evening everything we had hoped. thank you! Maureen and Tony called to tell us it was the best day of their entire life, and that meant everything to us to hear. If I can ever provide a recommendation for you and your company, Renee and all those who worked so hard to make the evening as special as it was, do not hesitate to call.-Gail

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