Incredible Events At New Hope Winery

As the holiday season fast approaches and the planning of social and corporate parties begins in earnest this weeks featured venue is The New Hope Winery. The majestic, beautiful & fun venue is minutes from beautiful New Hope and a short drive to the quaint shops of Peddlers Village. They feature two amazing spaces. The Loft which is a perfect setting for up to 48 people or a small cocktail reception and is perfect for a intimate party, bridal shower, wine & cheese tasting or small corporate gathering. There other incredible space is The Ballroom with seating for 250, an artistic appeal that includes a stage and built in bar. The Ballroom is wired for any business meeting needs and the staff is always willing to accomodate any requests.

This is the perfect destination Wedding site in the Style of New York Thursday Weddings. With several Bed & Breakfasts within minutes and several hotels nearby the location boasts many wonderful activities to fill a weekend. Your guests will delight in the great shopping, sights, history & countryside within minutes of this beautiful venue. You can have your ceremony onsite with a beautiful wooded backdrop to accent your pictures.

Corporations will delight in this great setting for business dinners, large meetings and holiday parties. Great custom wine packages are available as well as winemaker dinners. Feel free to let us arrange a showing for you or set up a visit. You can also visit them on the Web at http://www.newhopewinery.com/ or contact Sandra at info@newhopewinery.com. We have custom winery catering packages available to you or will customize a menu for you. Please contact us at www.provencecatering/ for more information or email us at info@provencecatering.com.

We are honored to be participating in the 8th Annual Epicurean Palette Fundraiser at the Grounds for Sculpture on September 13th, 2009

For the fourth year in a row, we will be proudly participating in the 8th annual Epicurean Palette fundraiser on September 13th, 2009 at the Grounds for Sculpture. This is one of our favorite showcase events, not only because it's an amazing display of food and wine throughout the magnificently landscaped 35 acre sculpture garden, but for the third year in a row our two remarkable children will play a key role in working this upscale lawn party.

They are a huge help on every level and this unique event is a very creative environment for everyone. No wine for the second editions, but they certainly enjoy the sensational gourmet cuisine.

We have been catering five-star receptions, especially weddings, at the GFS for over 4 years and it's a special venue. This is their annual charity event to support their worthy mission to promote the appreciation of contemporary sculpture. It's really just one big elegant party!
There are a plethora of fantastic wines to savor and an endless bounty of gastronomic delights to enjoy as hundreds of guests leisurely stroll along the fantasy-like paths of the GFS like they are on their merry way to the Emerald City. Only with a glass of Chardonnay and some incredible food from Provence Catering in hand.

It definitely pays to stroll through life well-prepared. We hope you join us for this magnificent fundraising event. Remember, the weather is usually fabulous in mid-September!

Fantastic week for the 3G's and "Perfect Works Just Fine."

The skies may have been gloomy around Philadelphia today, but the sun is certainly smiling on us. This has been a sensational week so far for Provence Catering and our 3G approach to high-end, off-premise catering.

Great Value... Great Quality... Great Service...

With an unwavering commitment to "Perfect Works Just Fine," our catering sales are booming. We closed new business everyday this week. Friday was our most successful day yet, as we won three significant victories today alone.

1. We booked our first event at prestigious university with many more to follow.

2. We were asked to cater a very upscale 5 star reception for 250 VIP guests in early 2010. Much more information to follow. This will be big!

3. Provence was awarded a 550 person upscale cocktail reception taking place in two weeks.
This was a very sweet win as we beat out two other worthy competitors. Must be the 3G's.

We love closing new business on Friday afternoon. We also love closing new business on the weekend as well. Gene is meeting with three beautiful brides this weekend. He is on fire and it's contagious!

All of our well-earned success is due to our incredible employees. Great job everyone!

The 3G's rock. The 3G's rule.

The "S" Twins have arrived and they are awesome!

We have just hired two exceptionally talented chefs as event planners to work closely with our expanding client base. Both of these individuals are excited about the working with our culinary team to provide a five star dining experience to all our clients.

Sharon is a CIA graduate and she's a very talented chef with some amazing new menu ideas. Stephanie is a graduate of The Restaurant School and also an exceptional chef with a never-ending desire to spoil her clients. They both have a fantastic energy, tons of experience and great listening skills.

Along with the remarkable Gene Blum, all of our event planners are culinary school graduates and they would love to help you plan your next event. Why not give Gene or the "S" Twins a call to schedule a private event consultation?

Our formula for success is simple....Great value, Great quality and Great service.

Our fall catering calendar is really making us smile. Business activity is up substantially and there are a lot of great events scheduled throughout the region in the coming months. This is a great sign that the economy has wind in its' sails. That powerful trade wind of success comes straight from the Valley of the 3G's.

Great value. Great quality. Great Service.

These important corporate attributes are the key to delivering five star hospitality and they have always been the foundation of Provence Catering. Fortunately, these qualities come easily to our senior management team and our amazing staff because we love, and I mean love, what we do. It's a genuine pleasure being an integral part of your business' success, your university's groundbreaking agenda or your family's milestone moments. More importantly, it's a corporate responsibility that we take very seriously and that never changes. Our goal is to always exceed your every expectation.

The 3G's rock. The 3G's rule. The 3G's from Provence will deliver five stars to your next event. It's time to plan for success in everything you do by offering your guests the highest level of hospitality. We look forward to working with you on your next event.

Philadelphia magic and contributing to successful events on Campus, a Provence Catering tradition

Going to school in Philadelphia is an amazing experience with the arts, the social life, the Schuylkill and those fabulous Philles. Boston is great, Philadelphia is better. Just ask your wallet.

Colleges and Universities throughout the region are getting ready for the coming fall semester. Student orientation is underway and every campus is bustling with excitement. Provence Catering is proud to cater important events for many of our country's finest schools. From the Naval War College in Newport Rhode Island to Thomas Jefferson University to The Wharton School, we are the first and only choice for many event planners seeking a five-star dining experience without the Fortune 500 price tag or the shortsighted silliness.

With four tasting luncheons at three new universities in process, Provence is looking to work with savvy university professionals who want to optimize their hospitality calendar. With a corporate philosophy that "Perfect Works Just Fine," we are experts at catering on or off-campus.

That event-tested expertise has proved invaluable as we've had a very busy summer on campus and our fall catering calendar reflects numerous high-profile university events and conferences. Helping facilitate the open and free exchange of independent ideas is a responsibility that everyone at Provence Catering takes quite seriously. From the Dean's Staff Breakfast to the retirement reception for a bonafide healthcare hero to a VIP luncheon for a Presidential Delegation from China, Provence Catering is ready to contribute to your success.

We look forward to working with you when being an exceptional host matters the most. Give Michael or Pamela a call at 610-539-8330 to discuss your next university, corporate or social event.

It's time to plan for success with Provence Catering.

We know it's still August, but December is just around the corner when it comes to event planning. Now is the perfect to plan your 2009 Holiday Party with Provence Catering. As you know, last year was not a joy-filled holiday season and we want to make sure that does not happen again.

Even though we are still wearing our flip flops and donning our Phillies caps, everyone at Provence Catering is doing their part to spread the holiday cheer. Our talented chefs have some fantastic new menu ideas for a primo Holiday Party and our experienced event planners have lots of terrific venues that would be the perfect location for your long-overdue reception.

Hosting a great party is not frivolous endeavor, it's actually very smart business. There is a lot of compelling evidence that a well-planned, value-minded holiday party will help you win new business, retain clients and reward your invaluable employees.

Treating people well, clients and employees, is key to success. That concept never changes no matter what challenges we face and it's the foundation of Provence Catering's business plan.

Provence Catering will offer busy lifestyle-oriented cooking classes

As the top secret plans for the new Provence Galleria are being finalized, significant attention is being paid to many areas of gastronomy including culinary education. The curriculum for our cooking classes are being fine tuned and we expect to announce our 2010 class schedule this fall.

With a creative international focus, our cooking classes will be available in private, semi-private and group lessons. A Wine tasting lesson and/or dinner is available up request. Invitation-only Guest Chef seminars are planned as well.

Knottie raves and bridal bliss lead to many venue visits

The rave reviews and photos from last week's spectacular "Knottie Get Together" at the Chestnut Club for The Knot are in. The networking event was a huge success according to The Knot's staff. It's always wonderful to be alone in the spotlight with all of those beautiful brides. All of the talented event planners at Provence relished the attention as the brides expressed their shear delight in finding a quality caterer like Provence to work closely on for their upcoming nuptials.

The invited guests and The Knot's event staff were thrilled with Provence Catering. Laura from The Knot remarked, "The food was exceptional and I can't thank your staff enough. I look forward to working together again in the future."

Besides tomorrow's high-profile event for a major law firm, we are spending the weekend showing many brides the best venues in the region. Look for Provence to be the area's premier off-premise wedding caterer in the next few years.

Soiree in the City at the Power Plant...Provence Catering and Beautiful Blooms will shine in the spotlight

There is a stylish bridal gala on the horizon on September 20th at the Power Plant located at 230 N. Second Street in Philadelphia as this trendy venue is hosting their second annual "Soiree in the City" event.

Provence Catering, Philadelphia's rising culinary star, is honored to be partnering with Beautiful Blooms of Northern Liberties. Highly-acclaimed designer Donna O'Brien and her creative team are fantastic and really know how to create magical decor and sensational custom florals. Both of these world-class premium service providers share the same unwavering commitment to breathtaking style, timeless sensibility and client satisfaction.

The Power Plant is an incredible downtown party venue and the perfect setting for all of your Guilty Pleasures and milestone events. This city celebration is going to be a fun-filled evening for everyone.

This September Soiree was thoughtfully created as an alternative to the typical bridal show by a wonderful make-up artist Beke from Beke Beau and her friend photographer Laura Eaton. Like Provence Catering and Beautiful Blooms, these wedding professionals are the best of the best at making brides shine on their most important day. At this upcoming event you will see cutting-edge bridal fashions, beautiful custom jewelry and hand made accessories that have been featured in major fashion magazines.

Save-the-Date! We can't wait to see you there!

Provence Galleria will be a tasting room and boutique party venue extraordinaire

The future is now at Provence Catering as work has begun on the third expansion in three years at their corporate headquarters. One of the Mid-Atlantic's premier off-premise caterers, Provence is creating a 2000 sq. foot show- room located adjacent to their world class catering kitchen, warehouse and business offices. This chic. boutique party space has a beautiful handcrafted bar, tons of beautiful granite, trendy lighting and a stylish personality. Multi-media capabilities will added in early Q1. When finished, the Provence Galleria will be the perfect setting for an intimate cocktail party for seventy people, gourmet cooking classes for two to twenty guests, wine dinners for fifty, corporate offsites for forty or a private event tasting.

Look for more information and photos in the coming months from Philadelphia's rising culinary star, Provence Catering.

Corporate events are heating up as summer winds down

Provence Catering has always been a valued resource for corporate America as meeting rooms and dining rooms merge together to help support our client's ambitious business development agenda. World famous law firms, medical centers, designers and wineries have recently reached out to Provence Catering as their upcoming corporate events require the highest level of hospitality.

As summer winds down, corporate and boardroom hospitality is really heating up. To succeed in today's competitive business environment, it's not enough to trim expenses and cut salaries. You need marketing plan that includes Provence Catering to win new business and expand existing relationships. Now is the perfect time to plan for success in the upcoming year.

The Elkins Estate is hosting their Grand Opening Soiree on September 12th. It's the perfect location for an Opulent-minded wedding reception.

Magical changes are taking place in the Delaware Valley when it comes to planning a once-in-a-lifetime wedding reception as families in the Delaware Valley are looking for new and exciting venue options that offer a special energy like the Elkins Estate. This remarkably restored property is the perfect location for a fantastic wedding for the opulent-minded. While this is a premium party space, it's beauty, size and grandeur make it an exceptional value and world class vendors like Provence Catering are making their client's dreams come alive on the great lawns of the 42-acre Elkins Estate.

The Elkins Estate is hosting a Grand Opening fundraising soiree on September 12th to benefit the Land Conservancy of Elkins Park and Provence Catering is proud to be participating in this prestigious groundbreaking event. Provence will be catering the first wedding reception in October 2009 at this spectacular new event space. “This is first of many wonderful wedding receptions we hope to be catering at the beautiful Elkins Estate,” remarked Executive Chef and co-owner Pamela Horowitz.

Provence Catering and The Knot...Peerlessly professional and exceptionally skilled.

All we can say is WOW!!! Last evening's Knottie summer soiree at the stylish Chestnut Club in Philadelphia was a remarkable event and a huge success for Provence Catering. Over 200 beautiful brides enjoyed this PRIVATE bridal networking reception hosted by The Knot featuring the highly-acclaimed world class cuisine of Provence Catering.The team of top-flight event professionals from The Knot did an exceptional job planning and executing this this EXCLUSIVE groundbreaking party. They were thrilled with the spectacular work of Provence Catering.

As the invited guests eagerly entered the captivating Chestnut Club, the brides were blown away Provence's fantastically sublime presentation style that featured a delicious small plates tasting menu. The vibrant florals provided by Natural Designs were especially elegant and inviting. When combined with Provence's epicurean magic, this dynamic duo beautifully complimented the warm ambiance of the Chestnut Club.

The discerning brides loved the chic designer plates, refined glassware and elegant white linens provided by Dave of Select Rentals. Dave's team was a pleasure to work with and very helpful.

We look forward to many more events at the Chestnut Club and here is last evening's sensational menu.

HORS D’OEUVRES- Display

WATERMELON GAZPACHO

Sweet and hot summer watermelon pureed until smooth,blended with brunoise red Bermuda onion, serrano peppers,carrots, cucumbers, peppers, and celery.

STICKS AND STRAWS

Crisp tortilla flats, cheese straws, ficelle and Rustic breads.

MEDITERRANEAN TABLA

Roasted red and yellow peppers marinated in extravirgin olive oil and fresh garlic accompanied by Nicoise, and Kalamata olives, marinated mushrooms, hummus, sun dried tomato spread and spinach dip.

CRUDITE

A variety of vegetables and fruits to include olives, red seedless grapes, Strawberries and crisp red & yellow peppers, carrots, cucumbers served with bleu cheese dip.

PETITE PLATES DINNER MENU:

HANGER STEAK WITH TRI-COLOR POTATO SALAD

Tender hanger steak seasoned with fresh herbs andcracked black pepper, roasted and sliced in medallions,accompanied by tri-colored cubed potato salad and jicamamelon slaw drizzled with watercress oil. Served temperate.

LOBSTER ROLLS WITH MICRO GREENS

Cold water Maine lobster and shrimp blended with a dice ofcelery and mayonnaise served on a mini roll,accompanied by micro green salad drizzled with a lemonvinaigrette. Served temperate.

DESSERT:

STRAWBERRIES INFUSED WITH CREME BRULEE

Ripe seasonal strawberries infused with a traditional vanilla with creme brulee.

WEDDING CAKE

Diana's magic

Tonight's is The Knot's "Knottie Get Together" at the fantastic Chestnut Club featuring Provence Catering!

America's premium website for wedding planning, The Knot, is hosting a stylish bridal networking reception this evening at the chic Chestnut Club in Philadelphia and Provence Catering is honored to be the sole caterer for this high-profile event.



The "Knottie Get Together" is a private bridal networking reception designed to introduce bride's in the region to one another and prime example why The Knot is so highly-regarded and well respected. With their corporate philosophy the "Perfect Works Just Fine," Provence Catering always provides their discerning clientele with a great event for the Opulent-Minded. Our talented chefs this evening will be featuring a spectacular tasting menu that showcases the bounty of summer and the magic of living well.

Flowers for this VIP party will be provided by Natural Designs and when combined with Provence Catering's world class cuisine and the Chestnut Club's amazing ambiance, they are a bride's magical trio.

Photos, comments and our delicious tasting menu will be posted tomorrow.