tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915075843191604972011-08-01T21:01:27.378-05:00Innovative information about Catering in North TexasCity Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-77811723378793579282010-10-12T09:02:00.000-05:002010-10-29T14:28:59.549-05:00

Guest Writer: Travis-Lee Moore, CPCE, The Functions Event Group In the months leading up to August 28th, City Club an I had the pleasure of working with a truly amazing couple – Amy Chappell and Manish Kotecha. They’ve known each other since they were three, worked at Dairy Queen together in high school and some years later Manish proposed using an Oreo Cookie Blizzard as the presentation vehicle

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-63654861875599687772010-09-10T21:49:00.000-05:002010-10-05T15:07:44.349-05:00

City Club is proud to be included as a contributor to the TCU Press's Grace and Gumption: The Cookbook. We have 3 recipes and some pictures along with a story of one of our catered events from the Kimbell Art Museum. In the book you will find three of Chef Gilbert's creative recipes! Go to Amazon to purchase your copy today!http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Gumption-Cookbook-Katie-Sherrod/dp/

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-23653004524020639872010-08-10T14:51:00.000-05:002010-10-05T14:59:19.406-05:00

Why you say? Well, why not? Look at this fabulous bottle and better yet, it tastes great! Tami Winn, of Tami Winn Events set the bride and groom's fabulous bottle by their cake so that everyone could admire the bottle! Champagne adds a festive touch to any social event! If you haven't before try it...you will love it!

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-47015584381021258002010-07-04T14:44:00.000-05:002010-10-05T14:45:53.710-05:00

by the staff of the Fort Worth, TX Magazine! We are super thrilled to be recognized for our rehearsal dinners! We love hosting them and better yet, executing them. We have amazing spaces perfect for an intimate dinner or the Ballroom for a more extravagant affair. The food is amazing and the menu can be customized just perfect for any groom. What a great way to start off the wedding festivities..

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-63029759153203663372010-06-05T15:16:00.000-05:002010-10-05T15:35:29.350-05:00

Unbridaled Happy Hour is a networking/social function on the first Tuesday of each month where area brides and wedding professionals can meet in a casual, relaxed no pressure setting. Wendy and JT at Bliss Bridal Salon started this and the local vendors have really embraced the event."a place for brides, grooms and wedding pros to eat, drink and be married"Visit http://www.blissfw.com/

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-41096978434044232982010-05-05T16:01:00.001-05:002010-10-05T16:14:20.926-05:00

Our off-site catering department specializes in corporate functions, weddingcelebrations, special events, themed parties and in-home catered events. We pride ourselves in providing full service event coordination, large or small. City Club has catered to North Texas as a full service caterer for over 25 years.In addition to in home parties, we have catered at these locations:Thistle Hill, Bass

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-63177766346330018472010-04-10T15:42:00.000-05:002010-10-05T15:59:43.533-05:00

City Club was pleased to cater the VIP Tent for the Main Street Arts Festival this year. We enjoyed being a part of one the most award winning Outdoor Arts Festival in this region.Our menu included Shrimp Shooters, Petite BLT, Barbeque Chicken on a Blue Corn Tortilla Chip,Vegetable Crudite Shots, the legendary Martini Mashed Potato Bar, a beef carving station, chocolate covered strawberries,

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-11615562693839147292010-03-15T14:48:00.000-05:002010-10-05T14:50:40.609-05:00

Your party is in full swing and your guests have been dancing the night away. The beautiful dinner you served has definitely worn off...now what?!? Why not roll out a late night snack of pastries & cookies. Have the sweet treats passed on trays or prepared as a dessert bar for party goers to graze at their leisure.Popular choices are cookies, cupcakes, cake pops, truffles and petit fours. I

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-54000049950660253122010-02-28T14:47:00.000-06:002010-10-05T14:47:57.559-05:00

Once again our vendors and staff shined to the attendees of Tablescapes and Trends 2010! Special thanks to Tami Winn Events for designing the Ballroom and to many other sponsors of this amazing event. The Ballroom was stunning, the food delicious and the tablescapes inspiring!Special Sponsors Include:Brides of North Texas, Tami Winn Events, i entertainment, Randal Stout Events, Celebration Event

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-72053271574134595792009-11-02T21:17:00.010-06:002009-11-03T13:59:52.852-06:00

24 more days to Thanksgiving, 23 days to prepare...are you ready? Please email me your best Turkey Tip or Recipe and the best or most creative tip will win a dessert. The perfect ending to your Thanksgiving meal from our very own Executive Chef, Gilbert Rivera.Contest Specifics: Email Amy Shackelford at ashackelford@cityclubfw.com with your turkey preparing tip before November 21, 2009. The

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-4191386951530848762009-10-12T15:29:00.003-05:002009-10-12T15:34:57.754-05:00

On a regular basis this group of powerful, professional catering and event experts get together to discuss industry trends, pricing and information. Each host provides lunch in a beautiful setting with great service and a delicious meal. The last event was (pictured here) at City Club in the Wine Room. We were able to taste a red wine and a white wine with our meal. We all ordered off of our

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-89833752781125196412009-09-26T15:13:00.008-05:002009-10-02T14:25:01.314-05:00

City Club is proud to announce that we are the first Distinguished Dining Partner with the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau! This partnership will accelerate the level of service and hospitality that meeting and tourism planners visiting our city will encounter. City Club is working hard to be the choice for welcome receptions, banquets and off site events. Our unique facility and

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-87897345035032908582009-09-03T13:21:00.002-05:002009-09-18T13:50:22.319-05:00

Cheers to City Club for being named the Northern Region of Texas' BEST HOLIDAY PARTY VENUE by Texas Meetings + Events! How exciting! The Club is amazingly dressed up for the holidays and is really the best place in DFW for an event during the holidays! The serivce staff, culinary team and the coordinators really try very hard to exceed all expectations! City Club still has space available for all

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-38182651697313246702009-08-24T15:46:00.003-05:002009-08-24T15:57:21.402-05:00

I am so excited to announce that I just got my official letter that I am a CMP (certified meeting planner)! I worked so hard on the required application and then keeping up with all the study groups, meetings and the required reading material! Whew, I am glad that I don't have to retake the test...that would be extra exhausting! Here is a description from the Convention Industry Council's

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City Club is a finalist as the Best Holiday Party Venue and Best Caterer in the Northern Region. Texas Meeting + Events magazine readers have named City Club Fort Worth as a finalist in the second annual Texas Meetings + Events Best of 2009 Readers' Choice Awards. The Readers' Choice Awards honors outstanding Texas venues, attractions and suppliers in the meetings and events industry. The winners

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-12063163052445725852009-08-04T16:12:00.000-05:002009-08-24T16:15:54.282-05:00

I had an amazing time experiencing Best in Bridal from start to finish. City Club was all a buzz! The vendors seem very happy, the brides were ecstatic and brides have already booked us from the show! Thanks to all the vendors that made it a success! It was a hard job, but someone had to do it! A high end show was missing from our city and we made certain that it was memorable! Thanks to all the

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-88845888475192519612009-07-31T21:23:00.003-05:002009-08-24T16:10:21.938-05:00

This is the board that listed the guests on WFAA's Good Morning Texas, the day I was interviewed for City Club's Best in Bridal! How cool is that? If you look closely you can see my name on the 6th line. This was an amazing experience and thanks to my team that made sure I had it all together, Chef Gilbert, Sarah, Heather, Marla and Damany! To see the interview, click here

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-74298440821477462302009-07-04T16:16:00.000-05:002009-08-24T16:22:38.081-05:00

If you look at the July issue of Event Solutions, you will see an amazing picture of one of my favorite events that I coordinated and catered. This fireworks fountain was a surprise...needless to say the bride, groom and all the guests were blown away. As the couple rounded the driveway, huge fireworks came popping out of nowhere high in the sky...what a great moment to share together at the

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-87448637426803296652009-06-23T22:15:00.003-05:002009-06-23T22:24:06.823-05:00

No, I am not the Dallas Cowboys Fan Club President but I do have my own aspirations to be a big player at the SuperBowl 2011 in North Texas. I am proud to be a part of Fort Worth as a business woman, mother, wife and community volunteer. I am also proud of our community leaders who developed a SuperBowl host committee that encompasses the whole north texas region. We are blessed in this area

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-85046383724780145252009-05-13T15:21:00.004-05:002009-05-13T15:26:49.659-05:00

Recently, I was featured in Indulge, a Fort Worth Publication, about punch with "panache". As a child, I remember always having punch at any reception be it a wedding or a shower of some sort. Now punch can be somewhat of an after thought but not if you display it in a great way using amazing punch bowls, recipes and garnishes. Please see this article for more information and details - there

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-64092385654443389182009-05-05T22:18:00.003-05:002009-05-05T22:41:59.339-05:00

Channel 11 News just ran a story on wedding vendors where vendors disappeared with payment before the wedding services were rendered. This is a tragic story and while I know it can happen, I would say that it is very rare. I was recently helping a friend with her wedding and to my surprise, not one vendor gave her a contract. She completely hired and paid her wedding vendors without a contract

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-43665767103971759912009-04-20T22:35:00.001-05:002009-05-05T23:09:41.409-05:00

Fort Worth is an amazing City with unique spaces. City Club Catering is so blessed to have the opportunity to cater at so many different facilities. In the last three weeks we have catered to Art Space 111 and the Community Arts Center. Both facilities are art galleries first and accommodate private events second. This dual usage is a benefit to those who want a unique space and have a desire to

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-34502951805128362592009-03-04T16:34:00.002-06:002009-03-04T16:36:40.374-06:00

The global meetings industry is experiencing an unprecedented economic and political upheaval. The Treasury Department is looking at regulations on events, meetings and conferences for those companies receiving federal government loans. MPI records show that in the US alone, the meeting and event industry is responsible for 15% of all travel, creates over an estimated $200 billion in spending

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I enjoy working in the event industry and each year I am amazed at the talent that is within North Texas. I just attended PartyFest 2009, which is a tradeshow (the largest in the Southwest) for meeting and event planners. Over 200 event suppliers exhibit and all of them bring new concepts, products and educational value each year. As an active member of TxACOM, I attended the show to learn

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-50497257606000515672009-01-04T14:32:00.002-06:002009-03-06T14:45:35.720-06:00

At City Club, we are able to cater to members (and non-members) at their residences. In the next few months we are preparing for several in home full service catering events. We are really excited about one event in particular as we will be serving Fort Worth socialites at a celebrity's home. The menu is so yummy - smoked salmon, beef tenderloin and a celebratory cake. The dinner will take

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-53024497440697984692008-12-31T13:37:00.010-06:002009-05-13T15:29:55.503-05:00

December tends to be my busiest time for catered events. I love the fast paced environment of working for a facility/caterer during the holidays. I am sorry that I haven't written before this but it is always crazy in December. We catered some amazing events that I want to highlight for you.Carnegie Building Grand Opening and New DTFW, Inc. Ad Campaign Unveiling was a highlight this December.

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-70459497612492785072008-12-10T14:46:00.000-06:002009-03-06T14:53:18.132-06:00

Can you imagine feeding 400 people in 12 minutes...yes, that is right! We served over 400 guests in the Carnegie Building in Downtown Fort Worth without one hiccup. The host wanted us to cater in a brand new building. No running water, no oven, no kitchen...it was spectacular to watch. We have received so many compliments on this event.

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-27864637773825650862008-11-27T22:47:00.005-06:002008-11-27T23:02:16.178-06:00

Enjoy Thanksgiving weekend without an illness…prepare leftovers safely!After eating your weight in turkey and the fixings, it is hard to believe how much food is left after a holiday such as Thanksgiving. We always seem so fortunate to have leftovers for days…but how do you prepare leftovers safely? Feeding your family and friends leftovers is great but could be unsafe if not done properly.

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-52538580565071422802008-11-03T15:53:00.005-06:002009-05-13T15:30:14.127-05:00

Sarah Wright and City Club Catering Team for Best Catered Event Off-Premise for the event "From Russia with Love"A Texas Pianist won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia 50 years ago and he wanted to celeberate in Grand Russian style with his closest friends and international dignitaries.Great Job Catering Team...you deserve to be rewarded for your hard work and efforts!You

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-5975193815722961602008-10-24T21:35:00.002-05:002008-10-24T21:37:24.116-05:00

City Club may have more stars on Sunday night. The catering team has been nominated for the Texas Star Awards for three different events throughout the last year. It is such an honor to be nominated by peers in this industry. I hope the Stars shine bright in Sundance Square on Sunday, when we get the word about our nominations...Good Luck Ladies!

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-52786779346742326902008-10-13T15:26:00.006-05:002008-10-13T15:41:58.601-05:00

Finally, fall fever has set in Fort Worth. I am anxious to start eating yummy fall foods again. I enjoy the warmth of acorn squash soup and the spice of a pumpkin mousse dessert. Our fall menu is scrumptious and I can't wait to show all of our clients the delicious fare that City Club Catering offers. Here is a sneak preview of our new fall hors d'oeuvres:Baked Figs with Stilton and Maple Savory

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-39321074270636158942008-09-24T17:43:00.007-05:002008-09-24T17:56:32.457-05:00

Going Green in the Corporate World may seem a bit intimidating but it is quite simple to do. The Green initiative has hit the event industry worldwide but has not become a standard practice in Fort Worth. City Club is trying to create a standard for green meetings and events for its clients.Substantial or responsible meetings would follow these simple standards:Sustainable seafood: Make sure the

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-29205806355115417712008-09-22T17:00:00.000-05:002008-09-22T15:24:10.676-05:00

We created a popping menu for a "Pops" Dessert Reception this weekend. Chocolate truffle and creme bouquet cake balls, along with chocolate covered strawberries were all placed on sticks as lollipops. We ended the night with a bang by passing pop rocks to the guests- what a finale!

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-83394542254368756512008-09-22T14:59:00.003-05:002008-09-22T15:02:54.165-05:00

Press Release sent out in September 2008City Club’s Executive Chef and Director of Catering to Bring New Event Trends from NACE Conference in Philadelphia, PA to North Texas.Philadelphia, PA, August 2008 - City Club's Executive Chef and Catering Director flew to Experience 2008!. The conference focused on Catering information and educational issues. The Green initiative, molecular gastronomy

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-19039868855181460182008-09-18T10:23:00.008-05:002008-09-18T10:31:54.821-05:00

It is here, the newest and "coolest" product to hit Fort Worth...Ice Balls! I can't wait to show this product off at our next event. As you can see, ice balls fit nicely in most glassware. Ice Sculptures can be a little cheesy but they always tend to get attention. Well, this ice piece will certainly receive notice since it is somewhat of a novelty item. I hope you love it like I do! City

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-49672554189624872462008-09-13T17:39:00.003-05:002008-09-15T14:15:48.348-05:00

Years ago I would have never dreamed that I would be selling Fort Worth to anyone. I have had the opportunity through my connection with the Fort Worth CVB to really connect with groups that should have events in Fort Worth. Working at CC really has opened this door as the facility allows non-members to use the catering services both off site and on site. The idea of selling Fort Worth just is

City Club Cateringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391507584319160497.post-3801345220548068572008-09-12T19:06:00.004-05:002008-09-18T12:04:54.578-05:00

How excited am I? Finally after 2 years, the catering team is starting a blog that will allow us to share City Club's experience and abilities to anyone interested. We are event professionals passionate about hospitality, catering and events of all kinds. We are always searching for education, thriving for new ideas and hoping for the best opportunities. We believe in relationships and in

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