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Classic Catering Hosts Private Tasting - Kansas City - Save $500

We receive several calls from engaged couples inquiring about meeting with us to try some of our delicious food, meet with the owners, Doug & Mary Partridge, and to discuss their reception needs. Our Private Tastings are the perfect opportunity to do all of the above!

What can you expect when attending one of our tastings?
-A beautiful buffet display, including fresh Thai Fruit Carvings by Doug Partridge
-Samplings of several dishes on our menu
-Complimentary beer, wine and soda
-Full menus for you to take and review
-An opportunity to meet Lispeth Springer, our Executive Chef, to discuss any menu ideas you may have
-And lastly, and most importantly, if you book your reception date with a 100.00 deposit that evening, you will save $500 off of your final invoice!

RSVP Now for our August 9th Tasting!

    Kori Martin, Lispeth Springer, Mary Partridge

Did you know that combined together, the Classic Catering team has more than 65 years of experience in the catering/restaurant industry?

Or that nearly every member of the Classic Catering staff has been with the company for more than 10 years?

Classic Catering is owned by Doug and Mary Partridge, and is celebrating "20 Years of Great Taste!"

Read more about our team here: http://classiccateringcorp.com/about-classic/

Classic Catering Donates to the Community

What is one of our most frequently asked questions we receive from clients like you?

"Will there be enough food for everyone?"

Of course! Here's a pretty cool fact about Classic Catering: When given an accurate guest count, we are known for never running out of food. Lispeth has mastered the art (and math) of making enough of each dish so that you don't run out of food.

The follow-up question is always then, "What do you do with leftover food?"

Well first, we leave it (packaged nicely) for you to enjoy later, or to share with coworkers, friends and family. Some clients, however, prefer that we donate it to the local community. Some of our frequent leftover drop-off locations include:

City Union Mission

Local Women's Shelters

Ronald McDonald House Charities

We also recycle paper, plastic, glass and cardboard on a daily basis. Stay tuned for a blog dedicated solely to our recycling efforts!

The Magic Rubber Band Ball at Classic

What on earth is Classic Catering doing with a nearly 8 lb. rubber band ball, you say? The best person to ask is is Lispeth, our Executive Chef.

Amanda: When did you start working on the rubber band ball?

Lispeth: My first day as a chef here. So... about 8 years ago. Mary's mom (Vera) gave me the idea to start a rubber band ball after she came in with her own ball one day. She showed me how to start a rubber band ball, and I haven't stopped adding to it since.

According to Mary Partridge, her mother started her rubber band ball about 10-12 years ago, and once it weighed in at more than 10 lbs., she had to start a new one for lack of gigantic rubber bands!

Amanda: Where do all of the rubber bands come from?

Lispeth: Mainly asparagus and broccoli.

Amanda: That's a lot green veggies!

Lispeth: Yes, and just for the record, I didn't cheat on making it. It takes a lot of patience!

Amanda: Any funny stories about the ball?

Lispeth: Well, Jan's son bounced it the wrong way one day and gave himself a bloody nose. It was not pretty! (Jan is our office manager)

Several clients have seen the magic rubber band ball as well, and have also been fascinated with such a feat. Come on by and we'll introduce you to Lispeth, her culinary expertise, and her magic rubber band ball!

Oh, and just for the record, the world's largest rubber band ball weighs 3,500 lbs. That's a lotta rubber bands!

We are so excited to announce the launch of our new website, along with a new menu! From old classics like Champagne Chicken and Five-Layer Cheese Torte to some amazing additions including the following:

For Lunch or Dinner:

Chicken & Peaches
Chipotle Peach Glaze & Grilled Peach Slices

Provencal Chicken
Tomato, Kalamata & Artichoke Relish

Butter Chicken
Classic Indian Tomato Ginger Cream

Sesame Ginger Flank Steak
Grilled Asian Style

Chili Braised Pork Shoulder Tacos
Spicy Pork with Fresh Tortillas

Stuffed Peppers
Filled with Rice, Ground Beef & Vegetables

Buffalo Mac & Cheese
Chicken in Pepper Jack & Cheddar Macaroni

Pasta Potenza
Light Wine Sauce with Fresh Spinach, Kalamata Olives, Feta & Roasted Red Peppers

Summer Garden Pasta
Angel Hair with Tomatoes, Basil & Parmesan

For an Hors d'oeuvre:

Flank Steak Crostini with Chimichurri & Vidalia Relish

Roasted Vidalia Onions with Bleu Cheese Crumbles

Savory Cupcakes
Classic Italian Pizza or Buffalo Chicken

Fried Chicken & Waffles
Mini Waffles Topped with Chicken Strips, Chipotle Honey Butter & Horseradish Maple Syrup

And last but certainly not least, for dessert:

Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies with Cold Milk Shooters

An Addition to our Amazing Menu! Savory Waffles...

As we put the finishing touches on our new website and menu, we had to share one of our new menu additions:  Savory Waffles! Check out the video of our chef, Lispeth Springer debuting the gourmet goodies!

Click Here to See Lispeth's Savory Waffles!

A Classic Catering Facelift in the Making

If you know Classic, then you'd recognize our business card anywhere: A purple border with an embossed silver spoon looking similar to this: 

But After 20 years of making "your delicious dream begin...," we decided it was time for a makeover. We have been collaborating on a new logo, new website, new photography and new menus for months now, and we're finally nearing the finished product! 

Here are just a few of the awesome things taken from our new site for you to peek at:

Our new and improved logo:

A few of our new photos:

And a few new menus items to daydream about:

Beef Short Ribs with Root Vegetables & Boulevard Bully Porter

Roasted Vidalia Onions with Maytag Bleu Cheese Crumbles

Savory Cupcakes Featuring Italian Pizza & Buffalo Chicken Flavors

Stay tuned for more info to come!

Classic Catering Private Tasting April 2012

Classic Catering Photo Shoot with New Vision Photography

We are in the midst of a total web and photo makeover, and are so excited to unveil our changes! We worked with New Vision Photography on creating some awesome new images to better represent our food and talent.


We can't give away too much just yet, but here are a couple of "behind-the-scenes" shots from our photo shoot last Tuesday...

Win Free Lunch for Your Office! Classic Catering's Delicious Champagne Chicken

Celebrate Free Lunch with our Champagne Chicken

Whoever Said There’s No Such Thing As a Free Lunch?

Become a Fan on Facebook and Enter to Win Our

Famous Champagne Chicken Luncheon! 

(Valued at 150.00)

                                               

Help us reach our goal of 250 fans and receive info about 

special events, savings, and our blog! 

All Classic Catering Facebook fans will automatically be entered to win. Champagne Chicken Luncheon prepared for 15 guests. 

Drawing to be held on April 1, 2012.

Meet Us at the Club 1000 Leap Year Bridal Extravaganza!

Join Us for an Open House Event and Tasting!

Save $500

Meet & experience some of our friends:

 Holmes Music World

Elite Sounds

J Kent Bixler Photography

KC Photobooth

Craig Sole Designs

Iced Art by Michelle Rice

February 29, 2012 (Wednesday)

6:00 to 8:00 PM

Club 1000

1000 Broadway, Kansas City, MO

Couples Must RSVP In Order To Attend

RSVP: mary@classiccateringcorp.com by Monday, February 27th

Include The Following: Name of Bride and Groom

Date, Venue, Phone and E-mail Address

Receive a $500.00 Gift Certificate 

When You Reserve Your Wedding Date

With 100.00 Paid Deposit That Evening

Savings Offered Only To Those In Attendance

Not To Be Combined With Other Discounts

Contact Us: (913) 492-2632       www.classiccateringcorp.com

Classic Catering Private Tasting February 2012

Over the last year, we have started hosting Private Tastings for engaged couples who are searching for the perfect caterer. What is a private tasting, you ask? It as an evening of sampling some of our most deliciousand sought-after dishes, along with a glass of wine, and a chance to talk with our Proprietors, Doug and Mary Partridge. To make the evening complete, our Executive Chef, Lispeth Springer, is also available to discuss any menu ideas or special dietary needs you may have. When the three individuals work together, your vision of the perfect wedding reception is more realistic.

Here is some footage from the night of Doug Partridge sharing how he creates our centerpieces; Thai Fruit Sculptures:

So, what did we serve? (Prepare yourself...)

The Taste of Your Classic Wedding

Hors D’oeuvres

Cucumber Cushi

Hand Carved Cucumber Rounds Filled with Pico de Gallo

Decorated Five-Layer Cheese Torte

Chevre and Cream Cheese Layered Between Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pestos

Torte will be Monogrammed with the Bride and Groom’s First Names

Served with Gourmet Crackers, Flatbreads and Lavosh

 Bruschetta Bar

Featuring Olive Tapenade, Artichoke Feta and Tomato Misto with Bacon

  

Miniature Blue Crab Cake

Served with Chipotle Cream

  

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Served with Three Cheese Fondue

 Asian Style Chicken Satay

Served with Sweet Chili Sauce

Roasted Wild Mushroom Ravioli in Sage Browned Butter

Round Pillows of Noodle Dough Filled with Mushrooms

   

The Taste of Your Classic Wedding

Dinner

Haricot Verts Salad

Sautéed Haricot Verts Tossed with Grape Tomatoes, Almonds & Rice Wine Vinaigrette

  

Champagne Chicken

Boneless Breast of Chicken with a Champagne Cream Sauce

(Tonight the Chicken is Served Julienne Style; a Five-ounce Boneless Breast is Served at all Events)

  

Chef Carved Action Station

Burgundy and Pepper Marinated Tri-Tip Beef Roast

Served with Cabernet Mushroom Jus

 “House Smoked” Orange Ginger Turkey

Served with Orange Marmalade Horseradish and Roasted Garlic Aioli

 Chef’s Table

Wild Mushroom Ragout

Served with Crispy Polenta

  

Mini Tartlets

Individual Pastry Shells Featuring Pecan and Strawberry Cheesecake Fillings

Bon Appétit

Mark your planner for our next Tasting; Thursday, April 19th, 2012. We hope to meet with you soon!

A Classic Wedding: Erica & Jackson

We recently had the pleasure of creating a wedding reception with Erica and Jackson, a fun and sweet couple we met last year. Below you will find their selected menu, along with a few awesome photos from their special day, taken by Jenny Solar from Solar Photographers. 

Erica & Jackson's Wedding Menu

Hors d'oeuvres

Crostini with Brie and Caramelized Pear

Spanakopita

Decorated Five-Layer Cheese Torte 

Chevre and Cream Cheese Layered Between 

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pestos

Served with Gourmet Crackers

Dinner

Classic Salad Supreme

Tender Field Greens Tossed with Mandarin Oranges and Sliced Almonds

Tossed with a Sweet Champagne Vinaigrette

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

Tri-Colored Peppers, Squash, Asparagus, Zucchini, Mushrooms,

 Green Beans and Scallions

Served on a Platter at Room Temperature

  

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

  

Fresh Baked Petite Kaiser Rolls Served with Butter

Entree

Champagne Chicken

Boneless Breast of Chicken in a Champagne Cream Sauce

 &

“House-Smoked” Brisket with Bourbon Coffee Glaze

Classic Catering: Upcoming Events - Join Us!

Mark these dates on your calendar! 

We'll start with our own event! 
RSVP Today for Classic Catering's Private Tasting!

February 2 (Thursday) 5-7 PM
Location:      9112 Cody
                    Overland Park, KS 66214

Phone:          (913) 492-2632

Cost:            Free
More Info: mary@classiccateringcorp.com 

January 17 (Tuesday) 6-8 PM

Event Type:   La Joie Open House
Location:       7620 W. 121st St.
                     Overland Park, KS
Phone:          (913) 601-4444
Cost:             Free
More Info:    La Joie Website


January 22 (Sunday) 11 AM-3 PM

Event Type: KC Unveiled Wedding Show
Location:     The Cotillion
                   1717 Burdett Crossing
                   Blue Springs, MO 64015
Phone:         (816) 228-0900
Cost:           Free
More Info:  The Cotillion

January 29 (Sunday) 11-4 PM

Event Type: Engaged Wedding Show
Location:     Union Station
                   30 W. Pershing
                   Kansas City, MO
Phone:        (816) 229-9333
Cost:          $10 Online & at door - Buy One, Get One Free Online
More Info:  Perfect Wedding Guide

We look forward to meeting you!

Classic Catering Wins 2012 Bride's Choice Award!

We are so excited about winning the 2012 Bride’s Choice Award! This award was given by Wedding Wire, and recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals who demonstrate excellence in service, quality and professionalism.

This is the second time we have won the award from Wedding Wire, which takes into account flattering reviews we have received from our clients. We greatly appreciate all your support and word of mouth business!

Want to review us now? Visit our Wedding Wire page here.