Catering By Victoria’s Blog

Life’s special moments, the memories we hold on to, they are found in the heart of our celebrations.

The menu was chosen.  A site visit occurred.  The details were discussed and decided upon.  A very special party was going to take place in two weeks.  Oh, and shhhhhhhhhh, it’s going to be a surprise!

We arrived on time with our gear and finely prepared foods. Tonight we delivered and set up a wonderful spread of appetizers and a personalized two tiered, immediately stacked, specialty cake.  As we unloaded and set up, I checked with the hostess.  Checking about the arrival time of her husband and his best friend, and  inquiring if we should move the delivery vehicle from the driveway, we were told not too worry about it.  They weren’t exactly sure on the precise arrival time, but all the guests would venture out into the driveway to greet them as they drove up.

Meanwhile, the band in the backyard was tuning up.  The cake was in place on the dining room table, with plates, forks and napkins.  A two-tiered cake that was a blissful carrot cake with cream cheese icing, and dark buttermilk chocolate cake with fudgey buttercream. Two wonderful tastes, because it was too tought to decide on just one flavor.  A sentimental inscription had been piped on the outside of the cake in burgundy and forest green icing,  favorite colors of the man of the night.

Meanwhile…it the kitchen we completed plating the crispy potato cakes with creme fraiche and smoked salmon, and the house was rather quiet.   A few people came in from the backyard and commented on how “yummy” it smelled “in here.”   Thanking them, they were told that everyone else had made their way out to the front drive to await their arrival.  They moved-it-on-out, not wanting to miss the arrival.  All the food was now in place.  The marinated lamb chops with cherry port reduction sauce, the Alsatian onion tarts, the creamy chicken marsala with rustic bread, black olive and sweet tomato bruschetta,  and Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms, all had been served and awaited the hungry guests.

A few minutes later, we heard a thump, thump, thumping overhead.  Was that a helicopter?  It sounded like it was flying rather low….was it getting closer?  Was it going to land in the backyard? It sounded like it might.  What a surprise! Yes,  in fact, the helicopter was landing adjacent to the rented vinyl tent where the band made their final sound checks.  The crowd that had gathered in the driveway had witnessed the arrival of the helicopter and made their way toward it to greet the birthday man.  Everyone was surprised, everyone, except for this man’s best buddy who had orchestrated the cleverly sly helicopter ride.  A surprise for everyone, everyone, including this man’s wife who had planned and prepared for this party.

These are the times of our lives, the special life memories that we recall.  Those days and nights that define us and hold special places in our hearts.  Catering by Victoria has assisted and participated in many, many of these types of special events, all summer long.  It’s what we do.  We help people celebrate their lives.  If you haven’t had the opportunity lately, find an occasion, call us, and let the party begin!