Catering and Beyond

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Catering and Beyond!

[Translations: Chinese-Simplified, Chinese-Traditional, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Filipino, Hebrew, Polish]

The economy's bad and it's not your fault.


My #1 goal is to tell you what I can to help you.

Compromising my focus of catering and beyond - by being a follower - isn't my personal style.

I understand why people really want to have a great receptions and parties.

While the economy is tanked, I've decided to get back to the basics ... giving expert advice - helping people who will genuinely appreciate getting help.

**This lens/web page is dedicated to making life easier for you.**

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Fix It ... It's Broken! 

 

The party industry consumer pricing system doesn't work with our current economy.
  • Traditional caterers defend their methods - supporting and protecting the status quo and avoiding offending the party industry "elders" ...

    VERSUS

  • Being there, for the people - building upon relationships that help people.

Catering and Beyond Industry News 

Keeping You Up to Date and Informed

CATERERS URGED to OFFER CONSUMERS SAVINGS!

It would benefit caterers at large, serving a variety of types of clients, to concentrate on ways to save the consumer money.
Leisure venue caterers urged to focus on value - 30 April 2009 - CatererSearch
Leisure venue caterers are set for a tough 2009 and will need to focus on offering value as consumers rein in their spending, market analyst Mintel has warned.
The A&T Register - 01 May 2009 - Bailed-out firms skip the Masters
A Georgia caterer and his story about his loss of money at The Masters Golf Tournament due to cutbacks.

I'll Tell you What I Can To Help you Out 

Maybe there generally isn't a compelling reason to hire a caterer or event planner unless you have a specific type of party to host (one too big and complicated to maneuver your way through)and have never done it before.

I'll tell you what I can to help you create a more cost effective atmosphere, where it's easy for you to work with people like us, who share your your interests in saving money.

Optimistic Party Consumer Advocate Blog 

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"Find what you love to do. Find your passion.
Know what makes you want to get up
in the morning, that's all you need."
-Condoleeza Rice

What We Do Isn't Average 

It's not mediocre either.

It will be what you want.
And, at the very least - it will be simple and elegant.


We produce private and corporate events, and specialize in large groups. And we're Official "Team Salsa" Partner/Providers with Garden Fresh Salsa, makers of America's #1 Award-Winning Salsa.
Be sure to stop by our website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We'll do What We can to Help You 

We offer full service catering with a big menu selection to choose from. We create custom designed menus too.

We also create low-carbohydrate, and special diet menus, too

Click here to request a Carlo menu.

 

 

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Pure & Simple... Luxury 

Our parties are strategically planned and are often designs of eco-luxury.

We're socially responsible. We're focused on aiding the environment - offering the latest in eco-friendly party trends.

We're caterer/event planners that specialize in off-premise catered wedding and special event planning services - including entertainment, floral and decor.

Speak Up! 

Anyone Can Comment Here


Find a good value on something great? Let me know.

Sound out about the unemployment rate & saving money.

Tell me about the most memorable party that you've ever attended ... and why!

Go ahead. Speak up!

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    qlcoach qlcoach Jun 12, 2009 @ 5:55 pm
    Nicely crafted lens and excellent promotion of your product. Gave you 5 stars. Met you on Link Referral. Hope you will visit my lens too about emotional healing. Gary Eby, author and therapist.
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    pennymoore pennymoore May 1, 2009 @ 11:14 am
    This is a great lens! Made me hungry! If I was in the area and had an event this would help me out immensely!

    Must eat food now!
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    TopStyleTravel TopStyleTravel Feb 27, 2009 @ 11:25 am
    This is a great offer, wish I lived in Detroit.
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    Aria'z Ink Aria'z Ink Feb 18, 2009 @ 7:04 pm
    See Carlo, I love ya even more now... great philosophy... Now if I only lived in the area... but then I'd be a stalker... LOLOLOL

    Great day to you hon!
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    papawu papawu Jan 31, 2009 @ 12:22 pm
    I am a big admirer of people who do things for their fellow man. Giving from the heart should be the way of the world. I have a great love of Detroit and its people. I have done quite a bit of business and spent a bit of time there in the past so I am completely familiar with the plight which affects many of the residents. Admittedly, I am more familiar with the West side than the East, but I have always received a great deal of love from the people of Motor City. Hopefully, Motown will get a break at some point soon and will get the help to relieve some of the economic downfall which has plagued Detroit in recent years. Brava to you and your efforts.
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    wstrauss73 wstrauss73 Jan 30, 2009 @ 4:49 pm
    Hi Carlo,

    Another great lens from you but more importantly your catering offer is outstanding ! It just goes to show how excited and how much you truly love your profession and business. Anyone would be crazy to pass you up if they were in the need for such services. If anyone else is reading this, please be sure to check out Carlos catering site for a better idea of what she has to offer.. you'll be simply amazed at what she can do !

Are you Walking On The Wild Side? 

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What we once thought was "safe" is not so safe anymore.

According to the United States Departmant of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics, Michigan has a 15.2% unemployment rate and is the leader of the unemployment wave that is rippling throughout the rest of the country.

 

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience,
but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

- Martin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love, 1963

Choose HOPE Not Fear 

"Hope cures cynicism.
Hope increases productivity.
Hope needs no justification."
- Seth Godin, Squidoo Founder

Help Michigan's Economy 

Let's Keep Our State In Business!

BuyMichiganProducts.com is where you'll find information about companies that produce goods in Michigan.
Prior to BuyMichiganProducts.com, there was no comprehensive listing of Michigan companies or Michigan-made products online.
Here you'll find information about retailers in your area that carry Michigan products.

Click here to find out about Michigan products listed by categories.

 

To be in the know is good.

But, it's even better when you share what you know.


I invite you to share the information on this lens/web page.

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