tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45528731258643813062024-03-17T20:03:58.364-07:00Cater Nation BitesFind out what's new in the Cater Nation world! Helpful tips, reviews, caterer updates, promotions and more!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-35376189707709115582014-08-20T10:28:00.000-07:002014-08-20T10:28:08.805-07:00Cater Nation Richmond Partner Lola's Does It AgainThank you for sharing your Cater Nation experience with us, Donna!<br />
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<i>"The lunches arrived a little early. Fantastic!</i><br />
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<i>Also, I had to order two lunches late (the morning of) and Cater Nation was very accommodating. Thanks so much! We love you too!"</i><br />
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~ Donna S. ~ Virginia Community Development Corporation ~ Richmond, VA<br />
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<b>We love you, Donna! (And Lola's Box Lunches & Cupcakes, too!)</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-8565927007577598292014-07-25T10:02:00.000-07:002014-07-25T10:03:15.465-07:00Cater Nation Orlando Helps Local Food PantryCater Nation Orlando donated 55 box lunches to the Answered Prayer Food Pantry at <a href="http://www.sbcorlando.org/" target="_blank">Shiloh Baptist Church</a> in Orlando. <a href="http://www.foodbankcentralflorida.org/" target="_blank">Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida</a> put us in contact with the church. Their food pantry is open two days per month for those in need.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-45789740433594576932014-07-18T12:44:00.000-07:002014-07-18T12:44:26.303-07:002014 STX Capital Cup - Let the Games Begin!Cater Nation has once again partnered with CSI and one of it's preferred caterers, our partner Lola's Box Lunches, to serve the coaches and athletes for this weekend's <a href="http://www.capitalcuplax.com/" target="_blank">STX Capital Cup Tournament</a> in Richmond, VA.<br />
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These athletes come out for a chance to be one of the over 3,500 student athletes recruited each year to play women's college lacrosse.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-40620820657074494972014-07-16T07:02:00.000-07:002014-07-16T07:03:11.081-07:00Thanks to Martha from The Community Foundation in Richmond!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Donna, thanks again for your help with our reception. Below are the comments that I received from the staff here, and my thoughts are nothing but positive all the way. It was a pleasure working with Cater Nation, with you, having you so available and helpful with every bit of the planning and then putting it together for us. Todd’s staff last night was perfection, the display of food/beverages was lovely, and the quantity was perfect. Please pass all/any of this feedback on to those that need to know. I look forward to working with you again.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'Overall, I thought it was great. They did a great job with the presentation and it made the reception seem a little more ‘fancy’ for students and parents. I didn’t taste the food, but heard many compliments, particularly about the desserts!'</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many thanks again,</span><br />
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One in five Central Floridians required food assistance last year. That's a whopping 732,000 people!!<br />
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It's a pretty overwhelming problem, but every little bit helps. This month, Cater Nation Orlando is coordinating a food drive. All donations will go to <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1441359830"></span>Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida<span id="goog_1441359831"></span></a>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-8309277552982919602014-05-08T13:36:00.001-07:002014-05-08T13:37:02.451-07:00Thanks for the Kudos, Teresa!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Katie - I appreciate your willingness to help me day of. You were extremely accommodating and the caterer you picked got great reviews from the office. Cater Nation and the staff in total have always been very friendly and helpful. This service makes my days run smoother and life easier ~ thank you!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for trusting Cater Nation with your catering needs, Teresa!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-37598991115424447212014-02-21T12:54:00.000-08:002014-02-21T12:54:56.647-08:00Why We Love Variety (And You Should, Too!)<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Variety is the spice of life!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">"Variety's the very spice of life</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That gives it all it's flavour."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The funny thing is when it comes to food, the majority of folks prefer consistency to variety. A</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">s many as 70% of respondents report ordering items they'd had before during their most recent restaurant visit, a</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ccording to a recent article from Nation's Restaurant News (http://nrn.com/consumer-trends/npd-majority-restaurant-customers-won-t-try-new-menu-items). Only 27% ventured out to try something new. We actually see this quite a bit at <a href="http://www.caternation.com/" target="_blank">Cater Nation</a>.....many customers have a tendency to stick to the same restaurants and/or the same meal choices despite having a long list of options. </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This got us thinking, "<i>Why is that?</i>".</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, there is an innate fear of change. We've all experienced that on some level, either consciously or subconsciously.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Delving further into the psychology of change, it turns out people have a very reliable and tangible preference for things that have been around longer. Subconsciously, we believe that longevity = goodness. Dr. Heidi Grant Halvorson shared this in an article on the Huffington Post website - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/heidi-grant-halvorson-phd/why-we-dont-like-change_b_1072702.html.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">From Dr. Halvorson's article:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>"In my favorite example, study participants were given a piece of European chocolate. It was described to them as having first been sold in its region either 73 years ago or 3 years ago. Guess which group rated the chocolate as better-tasting?"</i> [That would be the chocolate that was first sold 73 years ago.]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">According to the study's findings, most of us will gravitate towards the tried and true.....something that has been around for a long time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(Of course, this doesn't seem to apply to technology, does it?)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When choosing a restaurant, do you pick the safe choice (the place you always go) or do you venture out into the unknown and try that restaurant around the corner that you drive by every day, but have never visited? When you visit your favorite restaurant, do you order one of the specials of the day or stick with your favorite menu item? Do you have a tendency to only pick certain cuisines (Mexican, Italian, American, Chinese, etc.)?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Is your answer yes? <b>If so, we think you are missing out!</b> Next time you pick a restaurant, get out of your comfort zone and try that place your co-worker recommended. Visiting your favorite restaurant or selecting a menu for an upcoming meeting or event? Find something on the menu you've never tried before. <i><b>You may just find that variety <u>is</u> the spice of life, and the more flavours the better!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Reference: November 2010 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022103110001599).)</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-10339327018900735182014-01-28T09:17:00.000-08:002014-02-19T09:15:22.454-08:00Need help planning your Super Bowl party?Stressed out by those last minute details for your Super Bowl party? Maybe this handy guide we found can help. Whether it's decorations, activities, food or beverages - you'll find ideas here!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-59996391888556912312014-01-16T10:00:00.003-08:002014-02-19T07:52:01.352-08:00How to Solve the Biggest Problems with MeetingsWhat's next on your to do list? Oh yeah.......plan tomorrow's morning meeting that you just found out about 5 minutes ago. It's 4:30 PM and you've got to pick the kids up by 5:30 PM. What do you do?<br />
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At the end of the day when we are ready to leave, the last thing most of us want to do is go into scramble mode and when we do, it's easy for things to get overlooked. Below are some suggestions to help you get it done and avoid some of the biggest problems with planning and executing meetings. Think of it as a double-check.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-27939431652920527472014-01-06T09:04:00.000-08:002014-02-19T07:53:21.978-08:00Thanks, Sandy!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Thank you
again for working with me and the many unique circumstances. I try my best and
as much as I can use Cater Nation. Your
team and online system make it so very easy.
Today Michelle called to ask me about an oversight on my part; they are
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</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I appreciate your emails and immediate call back.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope we will continue the relationship in
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-69791323506322979842014-01-03T11:46:00.000-08:002014-02-19T07:53:39.414-08:00Three Tips for Choosing the Right Caterer – Tip #1<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="text-indent: -24px;">- </span><span style="font-size: 7pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do you want a hot meal, deli spread or hors d’oeuvres for your catering?</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do you prefer a particular cuisine (Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Latin, BBQ, Continental, Deli, Asian, etc.)?</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-26536356886211811352014-01-01T12:26:00.000-08:002014-01-03T12:28:45.232-08:00Happy New Year!Cater Nation wishes you a Happy New Year! All the best to you and yours for 2014!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"I love Cater Nation! Their website is very user friendly. We order for several offices in our market. I like the fact that I have one account that stores all of my information and has office profiles for each location. All of my orders are in one place (which makes doing expenses quite easy) and Cater Nation is my one contact. Your order receipt is emailed immediately after the order is placed, and on the day of delivery you get a confirmation email the morning of. <br /><br />Cater Nation has great customer service. I feel like we're on a first name basis because we use them that often. They even have an instant message feature on their website that I will often use for quick questions and they're very responsive."</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Christina ~ Fortune 100 Accounting Firm ~ McLean, VA</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-79893337764024777312013-11-01T09:02:00.001-07:002013-11-01T09:02:51.478-07:00It's About Time!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Administrative professionals do so much for their organizations and play a big role in their successes. We wanted to share this article from the Wall Street Journal</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b> - </b></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://tinyurl.com/kuuvro2" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/kuuvro2</a>.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-85072780113201519532013-08-12T05:56:00.000-07:002014-02-19T07:55:07.731-08:00How much should you tip on a catering delivery?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Tipping on corporate catering is a little murky compared to the customary 15-20% expected for good service dining in at a restaurant. Below you will find suggestions, but remember - how much you tip is entirely up to you!</span></div>
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<b>DO Take Into Account the Delivery Fee when determining tip!</b></div>
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The tip that our Cater Nation partners suggest varies and we try to mirror what they would typically see on a direct basis.</div>
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<li style="border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; border-width: initial; color: black; margin-bottom: 0.25em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.25em; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0.25em; text-indent: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">And then you have the case of a "restaurant delivery service" that uses independent contractors. These companies usually will charge a nominal delivery fee and suggest tips of 15% or more. These independent contractors are using their own vehicles and may not get a chunk of the nominal delivery fee. Nor are they compensated on an hourly basis. If they provide good service in setting up your meal in a courteous fashion versus dropping it off at the receptionist desk, 15% will be greatly appreciated by these drivers.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><u>Cater Nation Feature</u>: Your company can set a standard tipping policy with </span><a href="https://www.caternation.com/" style="color: #57094e; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Cater Nation</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;">, such as adding a 10% tip to all orders with the ability to edit that amount prior to checking out. Give us a call to get this setup for your company. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><b>Please note</b>: If you are not happy with the service you received on an order or if they exceeded your expectations, remember you can contact us to have the tip adjusted after the delivery, as we do not charge credit cards till later in the day.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com209tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-62369381755582584942013-07-25T06:34:00.000-07:002014-02-19T07:55:41.231-08:00Cater Nation Hampton Roads Partner Firehouse Subs HIts a Home Run<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Thanks to our Norfolk partner, Firehouse Subs, for doing such a great job!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">"It was wonderful, the salad was one of the best I have had, very fresh. We were very happy with the quality of the food and value. And they were a half hour early, which is fine, since I don’t order hot food. I even took a picture for you all to see."</span><br />
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Cater Nation Richmond served more than 400 coaches, athletes and families attending the Champions Cup Lacrosse Tournament this past weekend. The tournament was held at River City Sportsplex in Midlothian, Virginia.<br />
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By allowing teams and families to order food online ahead of time, they get meals <i><b>delivered</b></i> to them so they can stay focused on the action.<br />
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Thanks to Corrigan Sports for partnering with us to establish this exclusive partnership!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-78719777786425248692013-05-23T12:30:00.000-07:002014-02-19T07:58:03.703-08:00Thanks for sharing, Teresa!<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">I continue to be impressed by the amazing customer service that Cater Nation provides. They are always helpful and go above and beyond to ensure satisfaction. I have dealt with Ginger and Rich on numerous occasions and they are always ready and willing to help. I am so thankful that this service is offered and by such a fantastic team of individuals. Not to mention they have an extensive list of partnering restaurants, there is something for everyone!"</span></div>
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Katherine, Mike and Janet did a great job of representing us at the show!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05922033554852109872noreply@blogger.com7Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.62979819999998241.4995241 -88.275245199999986 42.256703099999996 -86.984351199999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4552873125864381306.post-18386351234177461922013-05-15T10:32:00.000-07:002014-02-19T07:59:24.525-08:00Looking for Italian? How about Buca di Beppo?That's right, Buca di Beppo is now on Cater Nation in Orlando! So bring a little Italian flavor to your next gathering, no matter whether it's a staff meeting, lunch and learn or dinner party with family and friends. Let Buca do the cooking!<br />
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You'll find their menu here - <a href="https://www.caternation.com/PF8_ViewMenu.asp?RestaurantID=1877" target="_blank">Buca di Beppo menu</a>.<br />
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