Can we be creative and flexible on a budget?

You betcha!

The Executive Director of Marketing and Communication for Noblesville Schools wanted to thank their staff at the end of the school year with a party. She also wished to impress the attendees with ambitious new ideas for the school system. It stood to reason that the menu she wanted to serve should reflect that.

250 staff were to be invited, but the school system budget was tight.

Variety was important. So were healthy options for those with food sensitivities. She asked local caterers for bids and menu ideas, but what she received back in response were sparse, boring and unimaginative menus.

Director Marnie Cook knew what Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering was capable of doing, but wasn’t sure if we could meet her price point. So she reached out to us. Would we be interested in catering the function?

Absolutely. We worked together and came up with multiple food stations to offer the variety she required. And options galore.

Here’s the menu:

SALAD STATION

• House Mixed Greens with Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion
• Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Goat Cheese and Candied Pecans
• Caesar Salad with House Focaccia Croutons and Shaved Parmesan

Dressings: Champagne Vinaigrette, Buttermilk Ranch, Caesar, and poppyseed

STIR FRY STATION - CHEF MANNED

• Beef, Chicken and Shrimp with Bok Choy, Snow Peas, Peppers, Onions,
• Bamboo Shoots, Broccoli, Chiles, Garlic,
• Ginger, Noodles, White Rice, Vegetable Spring Rolls and Pork and Vegetable Dumplings

MAC N' CHEESE STATION

• Creamy Four Cheese with Garlic and Parmesan Crust
• Toppings:  Bacon, Cheese, Scallions, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Olives, and Parmesan

SLIDER STATION

• Choice of Angus Beef | Buffalo Chicken | Pulled Pork on mini house-made buns
• Served with: Sliced Cheese, Chipotle Slaw, Pickles, Onions, Mayonnaise, Spicy Aioli, Mustard and Ketchup
• Homemade Potato Salad

ICE CREAM STATION

• Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream
• Toppings: Heath, Sprinkles, Nuts, M&Ms, Oreos,

Chocolate Chips, Cherries, Whipped Cream

• Warm Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream and Warm Caramel Sauce

Great menu. Budget met. Happy director and staff.

“We had a great experience with both the food quality and customer service. I also appreciated your creativity, flexibility, food presentation and pricing. I have recommended you already to several people!” 

Marnie C

Executive Director of Marketing + Communications

NOBLESVILLE SCHOOLS