Catering: The Lifeline of the Party
When it comes to hiring a caterer, first impressions and lasting memories count in equal measure. Therefore, it is important to do your homework to find a company known for its attentiveness to the customer and his party both in and out of the kitchen.
Here are our picks for Spring 2011:
Monrose Catering
Monrose Catering
31117 Via Colinas, Suite 403
Westlake Village, CA 91362
310/457.6338
818/707.7307
www.monrosecatering.com
Monrose Catering has emerged as one of L.A. County’s most solid event-planning companies for a variety of reasons extending beyond its beautifully crafted and invitingly presented continental cuisine. Consistency with food quality and presentation is key, whether the firm is producing an experience for 25 or 2,500 people. Owners Richard and Donna credit their success to being client-driven to the point where every individual party is as detailed as something planned for a member of their own family. Taking the size and “personality” of every party into account, they have built a strong, enduring reputation for creating memorable events in every conceivable format—from international, eclectic food stations, to comfort-food buffets, to formal sit-down dinners with presentations comparable to a four-star restaurant.
Zin Bistro Americana
Zin Bistro Americana extends its warm, modern approach to American comfort food with California Wine Country flair beyond its fashionable Westlake Village restaurant confines. The catering menu spotlights sophisticated, year-round favorites—that just happento pair beautifully with quality California Red and White wines—and presentation that echoes what has made it a Valley institution. 32131 Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361, 818/865.0095, www.zinbistroamericana.com
Z.E.N. Foods
If “spring cleaning” is on your company’s agenda, why not take a healthy new approach to catering by meeting with Z.E.N. Foods, a favorite among Dr. Frank Ryan, Holly Robinson-Peete, and other celebrities. While the Web site highlights the company’s acclaimed home delivery service and menu plans, founder/CEO Mariana Rossano (previously the chief operations officer of Zone Gourmet) insists Z.E.N.’s customizable menus and recipes can be tailored for your staff, especially if the goals are to boost energy levels, morale, and productivity. 7225 Clybourn Ave, Sun Valley, CA 91352, 818/764.9368, info@zenfoods.com, www.zenfoods.com
