Equinox Catering – its all about the FOOD!

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CATERER

On what basis should you choose a caterer for your event? Should it be cost? Reputation? Or ... maybe it should be the FOOD!

Cost IS important - and most of us have a budget for our events. But if you are comparing Caterers on price alone, be very careful that you are not also compromising the quality of service and the food that will be served to your guests. No price can account for sick guests or spoiled memories.

Also, look at what is included in the price. Are you responsible for rental costs? At Equinox Catering, we supply a large amount of the supplies and services that other catering companies charge extra for. Take a close look at your contract to see what you are paying for.

It is always a good idea to obtain references from your caterer - and feel free to ask us for some! What our customers say about our service goes a long way to telling you what you can expect for your special event. Our professionalism of service, our promptness and how we present ourselves to your guests are vital to our business - and to the success of your event. So, yes ... reputation IS very important.

In our opinion, though, it is the FOOD that everyone will remember above everything else. Yes, it is important to have the best service and a professional Caterer who dresses the occasion, but the FOOD speaks for itself.

That is why we think FOOD should be the #1 concern when event planning and choosing your Caterer. It is what all your guests will rave about!

THE FOOD WE OFFER YOUR GUESTS

We can put together any style of Menu for your event.
Here is a sampling of Menu possibilities:

THEME parties:

• Mediterranean
• Italian
• Mexican/South American

OFFICE parties:

• Hors d’oeuvres
• Sandwich buffet
• Budget & Full dinner Menus

HOME parties:
Let us cook for your guests in your own home! What a delight to be able to enjoy your company and be served along with them! We come into your home and cook for up to 8 guests in your kitchen, serve you and your company, then clean up after, so you can truly have a wonderful time with your guests.

At Equinox Catering, we champion sustainability, quality and ethical practices and strive to serve local and sustainable food whenever possible.

Buying and using local ingredients means that we’re supporting local producers and serving food at its freshest, when the flavour & food value are at their peak. Buying local also means we have more awareness of conditions under which food is produced, are not supporting high fuel prices – and we are stimulating the local economy & securing our food supply on Vancouver Island.

We are proud of the many local partnerships we have created to ensure our guests enjoy the freshest and best local food available in season, whenever possible.

CATERING YOUR SPECIAL EVENT

The best way for us to accommodate your needs is for us to sit down together and talk about your event. Please contact us today to arrange a time to discuss your special event needs.

Your Catering Checklist:

• date of your event
• number of guests
• your budget
• the type of event
(wedding, office lunch, buffet)
• type of reception
chef serving

- traditional/formal
- buffet style
- hors d’oeuvres
- theme-oriented
- afternoon/evening

• special dietary needs
(allergies/vegetarian)
• do you need a bartender or
any other special services?
• consider non-alcoholic drinks
• references

Once these essentials have been decided, planning your event becomes much easier.

THE SERVICE WE OFFER

As we said above, our professionalism of service, our promptness and how we present ourselves to your guests are vital to our business - and to the success of your event.


Chef Sean O‘Connell JOIN OUR UNIQUE COOKING CLASSES! Good food, Good wine, Good company Our class cooks a complete 3-course menu followed by an exquisite meal. Our classes include: • hands-on instruction on menu preparation • tips and tricks to help you create your own dinner party • a great meal over a bottle of wine as a finale! From June - September Held at: Affinity Guesthouse in Cowichan Bay Classes $75 - limited to 6. To register, Contact The Chef. THE LOCAL CHOICE Taste Nutrition Economics Ethics Independence Equinox Catering is proud to partner with local growers, food producers and wineries in the Cowichan Valley. Here are a few of our partners: True Grain Bread Hilary’s Cheese Meadowbrook Farm Cowichan Bay Farm Growin’ Up Country Code’s Emu Farm Alderlea Vineyards Godfrey-Brownell Vineyards Providence Farm Quist Farm Affinity GuestHouse We supply: plates cutlery chaffing dishes coffee urns cups Let us know any other items you may need for your event. TO BOOK YOUR EVENT CALL US TODAY! 250.746.6452	HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CATERER On what basis should you choose a caterer for your event? Should it be cost? Reputation? Or ... maybe it should be the FOOD! Cost IS important - and most of us have a budget for our events. But if you are comparing Caterers on price alone, be very careful that you are not also compromising the quality of service and the food that will be served to your guests. No price can account for sick guests or spoiled memories. Also, look at what is included in the price. Are you responsible for rental costs? At Equinox Catering, we supply a large amount of the supplies and services that other catering companies charge extra for. Take a close look at your contract to see what you are paying for. It is always a good idea to obtain references from your caterer - and feel free to ask us for some! What our customers say about our service goes a long way to telling you what you can expect for your special event. Our professionalism of service, our promptness and how we present ourselves to your guests are vital to our business - and to the success of your event. So, yes ... reputation IS very important. In our opinion, though, it is the FOOD that everyone will remember above everything else. Yes, it is important to have the best service and a professional Caterer who dresses the occasion, but the FOOD speaks for itself. That is why we think FOOD should be the #1 concern when event planning and choosing your Caterer. It is what all your guests will rave about! THE FOOD WE OFFER YOUR GUESTS We can put together any style of Menu for your event. Here is a sampling of Menu possibilities: THEME parties: • Mediterranean • Italian • Mexican/South American OFFICE parties: • Hors d’oeuvres • Sandwich buffet • Budget & Full dinner Menus HOME parties: Let us cook for your guests in your own home! What a delight to be able to enjoy your company and be served along with them! We come into your home and cook for up to 8 guests in your kitchen, serve you and your company, then clean up after, so you can truly have a wonderful time with your guests. At Equinox Catering, we champion sustainability, quality and ethical practices and strive to serve local and sustainable food whenever possible. Buying and using local ingredients means that we’re supporting local producers and serving food at its freshest, when the flavour & food value are at their peak. Buying local also means we have more awareness of conditions under which food is produced, are not supporting high fuel prices – and we are stimulating the local economy & securing our food supply on Vancouver Island. We are proud of the many local partnerships we have created to ensure our guests enjoy the freshest and best local food available in season, whenever possible. CATERING YOUR SPECIAL EVENT The best way for us to accommodate your needs is for us to sit down together and talk about your event. Please contact us today to arrange a time to discuss your special event needs. Your Catering Checklist: • date of your event • number of guests • your budget • the type of event (wedding, office lunch, buffet) • type of reception - traditional/formal - buffet style - hors d’oeuvres - theme-oriented - afternoon/evening • special dietary needs (allergies/vegetarian) • do you need a bartender or any other special services? • consider non-alcoholic drinks • references Once these essentials have been decided, planning your event becomes much easier. THE SERVICE WE OFFER As we said above, our professionalism of service, our promptness and how we present ourselves to your guests are vital to our business - and to the success of your event. Our reputation is set by the quality of service we give to YOU!
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