• Holiday Party Catering Timing

    Every September we get the same wave of calls: company holiday parties, family Friendsgivings, retirement send-offs before year-end. By Halloween, half our holiday-party Saturdays are spoken for. By Thanksgiving, the…

  • Looking Forward To 45th Nye Gala

    We’re closing in on December and on our 44th consecutive New Year’s Eve party. Some things change every year. Most things — the things that matter — don’t.

  • Anniversary Party Three Generations

    A 50th anniversary party is not a wedding, but it’s planned the same way. There’s a guest list, a meal, a toast, sometimes a dance floor, and three generations of…

  • Holiday Corporate Party November Rush

    We’re heading into the busiest quarter of the year for corporate event hosting. Companies that wait until October to book a December party usually settle for one of three compromises:…

  • Easter Brunch Carving Station 2027

    Reservations for our Easter Brunch on Sunday, March 28, 2027 open in November. Before they do, the kitchen tries something new at the carving station every year. Here’s what’s joining…

  • Quinceaneras With Spanish Speaking Abuelos

    Most of our quinceañeras have at least one grandparent who speaks Spanish only. The mother who’s organizing the party usually grew up in both languages, and the quinceañera herself is…

  • September Weddings Book Early

    September is the most-asked-for wedding month in Lake County. The weather behaves, the photos come out warm, the dance floor is comfortable. Every couple wants a Saturday. There are only…

  • What Real Linens Mean

    If the venue’s brochure says “linens included,” ask one follow-up question: are they cloth or paper? Most venues count both as included. They are not the same thing in your…

  • Off Site Vs On Site Catering

    One of the first decisions for any sit-down event: bring the food to your space, or bring your people to the venue? Both work. The right one depends on the…

  • Bringing Your Own Cake

    Most banquet halls have strict rules about outside food. Cake is the near-universal exception. Here’s how it works.

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