Every Friday, we have
decided to post a "Food for Thought' segment, where we introduce a local
caterer or baker asking them to share their story and some wedding insights to
our readers. This week we are taking readers on an Elegant escape as they read
about one of the classiest catering companies in town, Elegant Fare.
Nigel explained that Elegant Fare started off as a
company offering frozen dinners to businesses over 30 years ago. Today, Elegant Fare
has grown into a business which caters one of the largest sporting events
in the state of Ohio, the Western & Southern US Open Tennis Tournament. In
2013, this event had 185,000 attendees.
Working large sporting events isn’t the only service Elegant Fare has to offer. This company also caters towards brides’ food and planning needs. “Elegant Fare offers so much more than just the catering & services, we walk the bride through the whole process from initial contact, menu development, a tasting at our commissary with tour of kitchen and culinary departments if requested,” Nigel explained. “We have strong relationships with many of the finest events specialists and vendors in the industry from florists to limo services. We are always available to spend time with our brides to discuss their options all the way through to their event. Our knowledgeable sales associate from conception to execution of the event will be there to make sure every detail goes as planned so we can always exceed the client’s expectations.”
We call this catering
company “classy” because they have catered to a number of higher-end, upper-class celebrities and heads of states, including Elton John, the Dahli Lama,
and US Presidents and Vice Presidents. We feel honored to have even interviewed
this catering team! Let us introduce you to Nigel Chalkley, Chief Operating Officer
of Elegant Fare.
Nigel explained that Elegant Fare started off as a
company offering frozen dinners to businesses over 30 years ago. Today, Elegant Fare
has grown into a business which caters one of the largest sporting events
in the state of Ohio, the Western & Southern US Open Tennis Tournament. In
2013, this event had 185,000 attendees.Working large sporting events isn’t the only service Elegant Fare has to offer. This company also caters towards brides’ food and planning needs. “Elegant Fare offers so much more than just the catering & services, we walk the bride through the whole process from initial contact, menu development, a tasting at our commissary with tour of kitchen and culinary departments if requested,” Nigel explained. “We have strong relationships with many of the finest events specialists and vendors in the industry from florists to limo services. We are always available to spend time with our brides to discuss their options all the way through to their event. Our knowledgeable sales associate from conception to execution of the event will be there to make sure every detail goes as planned so we can always exceed the client’s expectations.”
That’s not all! What also makes this
company so unique is the fact that all staff members are hired and trained by
in-house management to ensure quality. That’s right; they don’t use a temp
agency for their staff!
After winning multiple awards over
the years, including Best Caterer and Best Service, it’s no surprise that
Elegant Fare treats its brides like queens.
However, every queen needs some
advice every now and then and Nigel is here to offer it! “Go with what makes YOU
happy,” he suggested while discussing reception food. “Select the food around
your ethnicity, your theme or your personal tastes. Don’t worry too much about
every other individual guest, they are there because they love you and will
always have a great time and [will] enjoy what you selected for them.”
Want your guests to rave about your
reception food for years to come? Contact Elegant Fare at 513-552-1340 or stop by and visit them at 2575 Commerce Blvd. in Cincinnati.
Pictures provided by Elegant Fare's Facebook.
Pictures provided by Elegant Fare's Facebook.
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