We were recently featured in Catering Magazine, in an article detailing stations. Check it out and get some ideas for your wedding! Smoothie Station, anyone?
Fun & Festive Stations, Catering Magazine"One tried-and-true strategy caterers across the country have employed is the use of food stations. A food station is high-impact, low-cost, festive and fun. And itsn't creating a "festive and fun" atmosphere why we're all in this business anyway?
"Stations truly make an event," says Carol Thompson of Katherine's Catering in Ann Arbor, MI. "If a client has a tight budget or can't afford that extra 'oomph'- the entertainment factor- we like to suggest a station because it brings an element of class and extravagance. It's the reason people watch the Food Network; they love to see live cooking, professional chefs or bartenders in their world. The fact that it's still a part of their meal is very appealing."
The staff at Katherine's Catering has a unique idea for a breakfast station. They offer the Pancake Station with a Smoothie Bar- which is much more than the name suggests. Katherine's chefs fill the station with an assortment of baked goods, fresh fruit, bacon and sausage, transforming an everday breakfast into an actual event for a good price.
Originally, this station featured myriad choices of pancake toppings, such as fresh fruit, chocolate chips, pecans, whipped cream, jams, butter and five different syrups. Needless to say, the station was a hit, frequently requested by clients. But as the recession commenced, our friends in Michigan noticed that this station became very costly for the clients. Offering all those extra ingredients added up to a pretty heft price. Instead of getting rid of the options that the station offered completely, Katherine's merely revamped it's ingredients. They now offer three signature pancake batters, replacing the variety of previously available toppings. This change gave them a way to stay cost effective but still give their clients that "wow" experience.
Katherine's Catering Smooth Bar complements the Pancake Station with delicious, freshly made smoothies in Berry Banana and Peach Mango. For elegant adult breakfasts, Katherine's even offers a Champagne Smoothie. To help keep the costs down, the company tweaks the menu to feature smoothies made with in-season fruits."
"Stations truly make an event," says Carol Thompson of Katherine's Catering in Ann Arbor, MI. "If a client has a tight budget or can't afford that extra 'oomph'- the entertainment factor- we like to suggest a station because it brings an element of class and extravagance. It's the reason people watch the Food Network; they love to see live cooking, professional chefs or bartenders in their world. The fact that it's still a part of their meal is very appealing."
The staff at Katherine's Catering has a unique idea for a breakfast station. They offer the Pancake Station with a Smoothie Bar- which is much more than the name suggests. Katherine's chefs fill the station with an assortment of baked goods, fresh fruit, bacon and sausage, transforming an everday breakfast into an actual event for a good price.
Originally, this station featured myriad choices of pancake toppings, such as fresh fruit, chocolate chips, pecans, whipped cream, jams, butter and five different syrups. Needless to say, the station was a hit, frequently requested by clients. But as the recession commenced, our friends in Michigan noticed that this station became very costly for the clients. Offering all those extra ingredients added up to a pretty heft price. Instead of getting rid of the options that the station offered completely, Katherine's merely revamped it's ingredients. They now offer three signature pancake batters, replacing the variety of previously available toppings. This change gave them a way to stay cost effective but still give their clients that "wow" experience.
Katherine's Catering Smooth Bar complements the Pancake Station with delicious, freshly made smoothies in Berry Banana and Peach Mango. For elegant adult breakfasts, Katherine's even offers a Champagne Smoothie. To help keep the costs down, the company tweaks the menu to feature smoothies made with in-season fruits."
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