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Chef's
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Recipes, menus,
advice
Trends in
Catering
What's hot,
what's not!
Hosting a
Party
Where & when?
What's
Happening
Upcoming Events &
Announcements
Contact
Us
Proud members
of:
International Caterers
Association
Q & A
If
you have a question about catering or event
planning, email it to: info@thomascaterers.com
Q: What is
a
"CSEP"?
A: Thomas Caterers of
Distinction is the only caterer in the state to
have Certified Special Event
Professionals (CSEP) on staff. In fact,
there are only seven CSEPs in the entire state
and four of them are with Thomas Caterers or
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 distinguishes
Thomas Caterers of Distinction as one of the
nation's top caterers.
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And the Award Goes
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by Dee Haddad,
CSEP
Each year, Thomas
Caterers of Distinction produces many
wonderful catered events that we are very
proud to call our own. That is exactly the
reason why we document all of the fabulous
events and submit them to award programs
sponsored by ISES (International Special Events
Society). Thomas Caterers of Distinction
has been a member and very involved in the
leadership of the Indiana chapter since
2000.
 We have entered
and won many local PACE
(Professional Achievement in Creative Events)
Awards from 2000-2006 for Best
Team Effort, Best Catered
Affair, Best Themed Décor and
Best Achievement in Logistics. The
PACE Awards ceremony is held annually in March
in Indianapolis. We are proud to announce that
at this year's event, we won in all six of our
nominated categories. In 2006 Thomas Caterers of
Distinction was also voted Readers'
Choice
Award Finalist for
Best Caterer in Indianapolisby
Indianapolis 
Woman magazine and nominated for an
international CATIE
Award from the International
Caterers Association for Best Mixology.
We have also been privileged enough to win two
international Esprit
Awards for Outstanding Off
Premise Catering. This prestigious award
is presented annually at the ISES
Eventworld conference each August. This
year's ISES Eventworld conference will be held
in Montréal, Canada.
 It is because of
our high standards, cutting edge menus,
quality service and attention to
detail, that we have become the most nationally
recognized catering company in Indiana. Co-owner
and General Manager, Kelly Early, CSEP, is proud
of her company's 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."
Click here to see
a full listing of our awards.
Click here to see
photos from our most recent award winning
events.
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Chef's
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Recipe of the
Month
At Thomas Caterers of Distinction,
we make all our food
from scratch. We are proud to share
some of our
time honored recipes with our
friends.
Thomas's Famous Carrot
Souffle
1 pound
Carrots
½ cup
Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
4 ounces
Butter
3 tablespoons
Flour
Salt (to taste)
3
Eggs
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1. Peel carrots. Cook in salted water
until well done. Drain well.
2. Melt
butter.
3. In a blender put eggs, melted
butter, sugar, flour, baking powder and vanilla.
Blend well. Add carrots. Blend until mixture
resembles a milkshake.
4. Cook in an 8"x8"
greased glass dish at 275 degrees for 45 minutes
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Trends in
Catering
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No More Silver
Trays
by Vince Early, CSEP
I
heard an interview with American Idol icon,
Simon Cowell, in which he was asked why he
is such an expert at finding talent. His
answer was simple, "I'm good at guessing what is
going to be popular".
As
event designers we are always being  asked to come up
with the next hot thing.
My
best guess is that interesting and interactive
food presentations are only going to
get bigger and more elaborate. The old
adage of "less is more" is giving away
to "MAXIMIZE!!!"
 The more details
you can include that are in keeping with the
theme of your food station, the better you will
have maximized the impact on the guest.
Start with a large concept and keep adding to it
with smaller and smaller details until you have
the complete look.
Think
outside traditional silver serving tray and use
interesting and unique items such as
 picture frames,
mirrors, shadow box, flowerpots,
unique plates or baskets, vases, furniture,
board games, screens, chalkboards, granite,
hat boxes, suitcases, wheat grass,
rocks, etc.
Always
remember to be careful to insure you
 are using
food safe surfaces and/or containers,
especially if the food will be in direct
contact with the object. If you're not sure,
call us or send us an email and we
can help.
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Hosting a
Party
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Choice
Days to Host a Party or
Gathering
| April Shower (engagement,
wedding, baby, etc.) |
April 1-30 |
| May Day
(Spring Celebration) |
May
1 |
| Cinco De
Mayo |
May
5 |
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Mother's
Day |
May
13 |
| Indy 500 Race Party |
May 27 |
| Memorial
Day |
May 28
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Where to Host a Party -
Hot Spot Feature
AutoVault
705 N. Illinois
Street
Indianapolis, IN
46204
317-709-0149
www.autovault.net
If
you desire a truly unique setting for your next
event, allow the AutVault to make it an occasion
to remember. With comfortable accommodations
 for up to 100
guests, you can relish in the multiple
amenities, including two fireplaces, dual bars,
billiards and two game tables. Other features
include a hardwood dance floor with disco
ball, state of the art AV, and an exclusive
car collection featuring several 100-point show
cars. Whether playing billiards, cards, or just
enjoying the atmosphere, you will be impressed
with the ambiance of your surroundings.
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Wednesday May 2,
2007
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Indiana World
War Memorial
431 N Meridian St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Please
join us at the 7th annual ISES Indiana "Business
Brilliance" Special Event & Party Showcase.
It's a party hosted by Indy's "brilliant" party
people and you're invited! Come see, taste &
experience first hand what some of Indy's finest
Designers, Decorators, Caterers and other "Party
People" have to offer as they showcase what's
new & unique in the event & party
industry. If you are an Event Manager, Meeting
Planner or just love to plan parties, then this
event is for you.
This is an open house-style
event.
Attire: Come as you are!
Ticket
price is $15 in advance and $20 day of. Register
now!
Street
parking is available surrounding the Indiana War
Memorial on Vermont, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and
Meridian Streets. For more information or
tickets, please contact ISES Indiana at:
(317)841-9525
or
info@isesindiana.com or
visit www.isesindiana.com.
Bouquet de
Meridian
JP Parker Co.
Florist and Healing Arts Indy invite you to
an
enchanting evening of pleasure and
relaxation. We'll delight your
senses with
beautiful music, art, flowers, and samples
of
Indy's award-winning cuisine.
April 26, 2007
801
S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis,
IN
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Please join us for a wonderful
evening of food, fellowship and fun. For more
information, please call 317-624-0500 or visit
www.jparkerco.com
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Contact
Us
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Thomas Caterers of
Distinction
4440 North
Keystone Ave
Indianapolis,
Indiana 46205
Phone:
317-542-8333
Fax:
317-545-0683
Email: Info@thomascaterers.com
About
Us
We are a full service off-premise
catering and event management company
specializing in award winning gourmet cuisine
for over 23 years. We custom tailor each event
to fit the client's personality and style,
making each occasion a unique
experience.
Our highly qualified staff is certified
and trained to assist each client with every
detail of planning their event, from creative
menu designs and elegant décor to entertainment,
tenting, power and travel needs, you can relax
knowing that our Certified Special Event
Professionals will handle every detail with care
to allow you to be a guest at your own
event.
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