Shirley TrainorCertified Wedding Coordinator & Event Planner

3130 Balfour Road, Suite 286Brentwood, CA 94513

P: (925) 478-0215| F: (925) 513-7842Email: mailto:Strainor@ssecatering.comWebsite: mailto:www.ssecatering.com

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Table of Contents _____________________________________________________________Simply Sensational Events and Catering

THE COMPANY 3

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL EVENTS & CATERING 4

OWNERS BACKGROUND 5

CERTIFICATIONS 6

MANAGEMENT TEAM 7

GOALS & PROBLEMS TO SOLVE 8

CLIENT PROJECT SHEET 9

MENUS 10

PREFFERED VENDORS 27

CONTRACT 32

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The Company

Simply Sensational Events and Catering is a premier event management and catering company that offers many flexible catering and event planning solutions to businesses and individuals throughout the Northern California Region.

We specialize in production/coordination of events offering a complete list of available services such as fine linen, site location, wait staff, entertainment, décor and props, flowers, transportation and valet service, live music and DJ’s, sound systems, videotaping and projection, photographers, tenting, canopies, dance floors, magicians, clowns, catering (including baked goods) menus, themed events, and food stations.

Simply Sensational Events and Catering partners with events producers to help execute all aspects of our clients’ event.

What sets Simply Sensational Events and Catering apart from our competitors is that we offer a concierge services that caters to the needs of our clients’ surrounding their event for the day of service. Everything from running an errand, grocery shopping, to stocking a vacation rental with snacks.

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Simply Sensational Events and Catering

General DescriptionSimply Sensational Events and Catering located in Brentwood, CA, does everything from intimate luncheons to stunning weddings, inspired theme parties and formal corporate occasions. We offer the inspiration, attention to detail, and culinary creativity that will allow our clients to make their event memorable.

The Company’s MissionOur mission is to make every client look great to their guest, who will then ask the host the million-dollar question, “Who did this event?”

Background of the Business Owner

Shirley Trainor has over 16 years’ experience providing customer Service working for just one employer. She has a 5year background in sales and merchandising working for the world’s largest Neckwear Manufacture.

Founder of Professional Women’s' Workshop is committed to educating women of color in underserved communities on how to create, design, and build successful businesses and other areas of interest.

A graduate of California State University, Hayward. Shirley has had the opportunity to learn how humans develop from conception to the end of life. She has had the opportunity to grow, learn, live and experience, the challenges in working with groups from various cultures and thinking out of the box.

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Background of the Business Owner

Shirley Trainor has over 16 years’ experience providing customer Service working for just one employer. She has a 5year background in sales and merchandising working for the world’s largest Neckwear Manufacture.

Founder of Professional Womens' Workshop is committed to educating women of color in underserved communities on how to create, design, and build successful businesses and other areas of interest.

A graduate of California State University, Hayward. Shirley has had the opportunity to learn how humans develop from conception to the end of life. She has had the opportunity to grow, learn, live and experience, the challenges in working with groups from various cultures and thinking out of the box.

Shirley brings has obtained knowledge and experience of her industry through her commitment to serving as volunteer Ambassador with community based organizations and other non-profit agencies that host large annual fundraising events and Gala’s.

Since 2011 Shirley has worked as an Independent Event Planner and Caterer with Linen Life Gallery, and Imagine Affairs Art Gallery. Creating events for individuals and companies, managing a staff of ten employees to serve wedding receptions, luncheons, bridal showers, birthday parties, Christmas luncheons, and volunteer appreciation dinners with of guest of 150 or more in attendance.

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CERTIFICATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS

Certified Wedding and Event Planner

Safe Serv Certified

NACE (National Association of Catering Executives

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Management Team

Shirley Trainor, CEO 3140 Balfour Road, Suite 286Brentwood, CA 94513

Lawrence Beverly, Executive Chef

Veronica Parker, CFO

Jerome Trainor Sr., Office Manager

Jerome Trainor Jr., Event Staff

Peggy Holland, Event Staff

Tracey Kelton, Event Staff

Ashley Will, CPA

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Long Term Development Goals

The first goals set for Simply Sensational Events and Catering is to build its clientele to at least 20 corporate accounts that do repeat business monthly. The second goal is to secure a Commissary of its own to operate from and reach net sales of $100,000.00 after expenses.

The company will apply for Certification through SBA and compete for business with the Federal Government as a woman owned small business, small economically disadvantaged business, and take advantage of the 8a business development program.

The problem the product or service solves:

The problem Simply Sensational Events and Catering will solve is to provide full service catering, and event services to individuals, and companies that cannot produce the volume, man hours and types of products we can provide for them.

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Name

Date

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Project

MENUS

BREAKFAST

BASIC CONTINENTAL:  $5.95 PER PERSON 

Choose 2 of the Following Bakery Selections: 

Mini Muffins - Blueberry, Apple Walnut, Banana Nut, and MoreMini Scones Orange Cranberry

Assorted Mini DanishesAssorted Bagels: Wheat, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, and Seeded

Choice of 1 of Cream Cheese Spreads: Strawberry Cream, Blueberry  Cream, or Plain 

CLASSIC CONTINENTAL:  $7.15 PER PERSON 

Bagels and Fresh Fruit 

Assorted Bagels: Wheat, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, and SeededChoice of 1 Cream Cheese Spreads: Cinnamon Apple, Strawberry  Cream,  Blueberry Cream, or

Plain 

Choose 1 of the Following: 

Fresh Fruit Platter Served with Yogurt And GranolaFresh Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit Platter Garnished with Fresh BerriesIndividual Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

  

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BREAKFAST

EXECUTIVE CONTINENTAL:  $9.55 PER PERSON 

Choose 2 of the Following Bakery Selections: 

Mini Apple TurnoversMini Cinnamon Rolls

Selection of Mini MuffinsMini Scones Orange Cranberry

Assorted Mini DanishesAssorted Bagels: Wheat, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, and Seeded

 Choice of 1 of Cream Cheese Spreads:

Cinnamon Apple, Strawberry Cream, Blueberry Cream, or Plain 

Choose 1 of the Following:Fresh Fruit Platter Served with Yogurts and Granola

Fresh Fruit SaladFresh Fruit Platter Garnished with Fresh Berries

Individual Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

LIGHT & FIT CONTINENTAL:  $7.50 PER PERSON 

Choose 3 of the Following Selections: 

Healthy Dry Cereals served with Fresh Bananas and MilkHot Oatmeal

Breakfast BarsHard Boiled Eggs

Individual Light and Fit Yogurts  

 

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BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST BURRITOS:  $7.15 PER PERSON 

Choose any 3: 

Ham and CheeseBacon and Cheese

Breakfast Sausage and CheesePotatoes and Cheese No Meat

Light and Fit” Breakfast Burrito- Whole Wheat Wrap, Eggs, Spinach, Feta Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes

 *All Individual Burritos Come with Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Onions and Peppers Inside

**Ketchup, Tabasco and Salsa on the Side 

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES:  $??? PER PERSON 

Choose any 2: 

Sausage, Egg, & CheeseHam, Egg, & Cheese

Bacon, Egg, & CheeseEgg & Cheese

 Served on an English muffin with Mayonnaise & Ketchup Packets on the side

  

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BREAKFAST

CRAMBLED EGGS:  $7.50 PER PERSON 

Choose any 1: 

Ham Scramble- Onions, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms and HamBacon Scramble- Onions, Mushrooms, Red Bells and Bacon

Veggies Scramble- Spinach, Zucchini, Onions, Mushrooms and TomatoesServed with Warm Flour Tortillas, Cheese, Sour Cream and Salsa

QUICHE: 

Choose any 1: 

Ham and Cheese QuicheBacon, Swiss, and Mushroom Quiche

Spinach and Caramelized Onions QuicheVeggie Quiche

  

BREAKFAST

FULL HOT BREAKFAST: 

Choose 3 from the Following Selections: 

Scrambled EggsHome Fried Potatoes

BaconBreakfast Sausage (Turkey Sausage Available)

Chicken Apple SausageFrench Toast

Biscuits 

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BREAKFAST

BEVERAGES 

ADD COFFEE SERVICE:  $1.80 PER PERSON(Regular and Decaf Coffee, Cups, Coffee Stirs, Sugar, Sweet and Low, Half and Half, Assorted

Flavored Creamers)  

ADD ORANGE JUICE $1.50 PER PERSON (CLEAR CUP AND JUICE CARAFE)  

ADD ASSORTED HOT HERBAL TEA BOX $1.20 PER PERSON (INDIVIDUAL TEA BAGS AND CUPS)

  

ADD MINI BOTTLED WATERS $1.20 PER PERSON  

ADD 16OZ BOTTLED WATERS $1.50 PER PERSON 

SNACKS & FRUIT 

ADD INDIVIDUAL LIGHT AND FIT YOGURTS $1.20 PER PERSON 

ADD FRESH FRUIT SALAD $2.40 PER PERSON 

ADD INDIVIDUAL FRESH FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAITS $2.40 PER PERSON 

ADD FRUIT SELECTION FOR $3.00 PER PERSON 

FRESH FRUIT PLATTER SERVED WITH YOGURT AND GRANOLAFRESH FRUIT PLATTER GARNISHED WITH FRESH BERRIES

  

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BOXED LUNCHADD-ON BAKERY ITEMS

  

1 ADDITIONAL BAKERY SELECTION - $2.40 PER PERSON 

2 ADDITIONAL BAKERY SELECTIONS - $3.00 PER PERSON 

MINI APPLE TURNOVERSAPPLE CRANBERRY OR APPLE CRISP

MINI CINNAMON ROLLSSELECTION OF MINI MUFFINS OR COFFEE CAKE-, MINI SCONES ORANGE CRANBERRY

ASSORTED MINI DANISHESASSORTED BAGELS WHEAT, PLAIN, CINNAMON RAISIN, AND SEEDED

CHOICE OF 1 OF CHEESE SPREADS: CINNAMON APPLE, STRAWBERRY CREAM

WORKING BOX LUNCH:  $8.50 PER PERSON 

You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps (turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie)

 Comes with Individual Potato Chips

 

HALF SANDWICH & SALAD BOX LUNCH:  $8.50 PER PERSON

 You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps (turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad,

tuna, egg salad, & veggie) 

Comes with Green Salad and 2 dressings: 

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Dressing, Caesar Dressing, Creamy Pesto Dressing, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard Dressing, Italian Pesto Vinaigrette, Basil Vinaigrette, Spicy Peanut Dressing, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Salsa Ranch Dressing, Sesame Soy

Vinaigrette, & Thousand Island Dressing, and Ranch.

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CLASSIC BOX LUNCH BOX LUNCH

:  $9.50 PER PERSON 

You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps (turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie)

 Pasta Salad and Fresh Fruit Salad ($.75 cents per Person to substitute Green Salad)

DESSERTS AND BEVERAGES: 

Add Fresh Baked Cookies $1.75 per Person- Chocolate Chip, Peanut  Butter, Golden Raisin Oatmeal Walnut or Pecan

Add our Assorted Gourmet Brownies $3.00 per PersonAssorted Cookies and Gourmet Brownies $2.10 per Person

Add Assorted Chilled Sodas and Bottled Waters $1.50  per Person   

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COLD LUNCHCOLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

Our Assorted Fresh Bread Basket:Whole Wheat, Sourdough, Garlic Cheese Sourdough Roll, Rosemary Herb Bread, and Croissant

 3 Sandwich Meats of your Choice:

Sliced Turkey Breast, Sliced Deli Chicken Breast, Honey Baked Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie,Albacore Tuna, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad

 3 Types of Sliced Cheese of your Choice:

Jack, Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Provolone 

Condiment Tray of Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sprouts, Red Onion, and Pickles. Mayonnaise and Mustard on the Side

 

FULL SANDWICHES/WRAPS & GREEN SALAD BUFFET:  $8.35 PER PERSON

 You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps

(turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie) 

Green Salad with your choice 2 Salad Dressings (see below)($.50 cents to substitute salad)

  

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BOX LUNCH

HALF SANDWICH/WRAP & GREEN SALAD BUFFET:  $7.15 PER PERSON

 You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps

(turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie) 

Green Salad with your choice 2 Homemade Dressings (see below)($.50 cents to substitute salad)

COLD LUNCHCOLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

GOURMET SANDWICH AND GREEN SALAD BUFFET:  $8.35 PER PERSON

 Choose any 3 from the Following

 The Turkey Club- Sliced Turkey Breast on Sourdough or Honey wheat, y Bread Avocado, and

BaconThe Chicken Basil- Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Fresh Rosemary Bread with Basil Mayonnaise,

Sun Dried Tomatoes, Sweet Red Onion, and Romaine LettuceRoast Beef on Sourdough Bread or Honey Wheat Bread served with Roasted Red Pepper

Mayonnaise, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, and LettuceUltimate Veggie- Fresh Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Sweet Red Onion on Rosemary Bread with

Mozzarella Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Basil Mayonnaise 

Green Salad with your choice 2 Homemade Dressings (see below)($.50 cents to substitute salad)

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COLD LUNCHCOLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

GOURMET WRAPS AND GREEN SALAD BUFFET:  $8.35 PER PERSON

 Choose any 3 from the Following:

 Santa Fe- Grilled Chicken on Chipotle Wrap with Spanish Rice, Black Bean Salsa, Pepper Jack

Cheese, Fresh Cilantro, Lettuce and TomatoChicken Caesar- Grilled Chicken on Garlic Herb Wrap, Shredded Romaine, Fresh Parmesan

Cheese, Tomato, and Caesar DressingUltimate Veggie Wrap- Chive Cream Cheese Spread, Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Fresh Spinach,

Artichoke Hearts, Tomato, Zucchini      and Mushrooms on Whole Wheat or Spinach Wrap 

Green Salad with your choice 2 Homemade Dressings (see below)($.50 cents to substitute salad)

UILD YOUR OWN SALAD BUFFET:  $11.95 PER PERSON 

Chef Salad- Mixed Salad Greens, Sliced Turkey, Ham, Cheeses, Hard Boiled Eggs, Diced Tomatoes, Black Olives, Croutons, and your Choice of 3 salad dressings (see

below). Comes with Fresh Baked Bread and Butter 

Taco Salad- Mixed Salad Greens, Taco Meat, or Grilled Chicken Strips, Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Chopped Green Onion, Sliced Black Olives, Guacamole, and

Black Beans Served with Tortilla Chips, Salsa Ranch Dressing and Homemade Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

 Salad Bar- Mixed Salad Greens Served, Grilled Chicken Strips, Diced Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Cheese, Cucumbers, Sprouts, Black Olives, Garbanzo Beans, Sun Flower

Seed, Fried Onions, Craisins, Croutons, served with your choice of 3 dressings (see below). Comes with Baked Bread and Butter

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COLD LUNCHCOLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

ADD-ONS TO ANY MENU 

Add Bag of Chips $1.50 per Person 

Add Homemade Soup $3.00 per PersonChicken GumboCreamy Potato

MinestroneChicken NoodleVegetable Beef

 Add 1 Salad Selection $2.40 per PersonAdd 2 Salad Selections $4.80 per Person

Garden Green Salad (Served with your choice of 2 salad dressings) 

Fresh Fruit Platter 

Baby Mixed Greens (Served with our Raspberry Vinaigrette)

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HOT LUNCHCOLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

Tossed Caesar Salad 

Fresh Fruit Salad 

House Pasta Salad or Salad of the Week (Chefs Choice) 

Fresh Fruit Salad Tossed in a Poppy Seed Lime Dressing 

Dressings:Apple Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Dressing, Caesar Dressing, Chardonnay Dijon Vinaigrette, Cilantro Lime    Vinaigrette, Creamy Dill Dressing, Creamy Pesto Dressing, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard Dressing, Italian Pesto Vinaigrette, Spicy Peanut Dressing, Raspberry

Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Salsa Ranch Dressing, & Thousand Island Dressing. 

Desserts and Beverages: 

Add Fresh Baked Cookies $1.75 per PersonAdd our Assorted Gourmet Brownies $3.00 per Person

Add Assorted Chilled Sodas and Bottled Waters $1.50  per Person

Tri-Tip $10.75 per PersonOur Carved Tri Tip served with Deli Rolls,Barbeque Sauce, Peppercorn Mayonnaise or Horseradish

Cream on the Side.Condiment Tray on the Side

 Barbeque Beef Sandwiches $9.55 per Person-

Shredded Barbeque Beef in our Rich Barbeque Sauce served with Deli Rolls 

Cheese Steak Sandwiches $9.55 per PersonRoast Beef Grilled with Onions, Peppers and Mushroom. Served assorted Cheese Tray and Deli

Rolls 

FRENCH DIP $9.55 PER PERSON-SLICED ROAST BEEF SERVED WITH FRENCH ROLLS, PROVOLONE CHEESE, AND AU JUS

ON THE SIDE 

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HOT LUNCHHOT LUNCH BUFFET - 25 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

ADD SIDE SALAD $2.40 PER PERSON: 

GREEN SALAD SERVED WITH 2 DRESSINGS 

TRADITIONAL POTATO SALAD 

MACARONI SALAD 

FRESH FRUIT SALAD 

SALAD SELECTIONS SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF 2 DRESSINGS:

 GARDEN GREEN SALAD- ROMAINE AND RED LEAF LETTUCE, LAYERED WITH SHREDDED

CARROTS AND CABBAGE, TOMATOES, AND CUCUMBERS 

HAND CUT GREEN SALAD- ROMAINE AND RED LEAF LETTUCE, LAYERED WITH SHREDDED CARROTS AND CABBAGE

 TOSSED CAESAR SALAD- HAND CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE TOSSED ON SITE WITH FRESH

PARMESAN CHEESE, CROUTONS, AND CAESAR DRESSING 

BUTTER LEAF SALAD- BUTTER LEAF AND RED LEAF GREENS, LAYERED WITH MANDARIN ORANGES, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, SWEET RED ONIONS, FETA CHEESE, GARNISHED WITH

CHOPPED PECAN 

BABY MIXED GREENS SALAD- SPRING GREENS, FETA CHEESE, SWEET RED ONION, AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS

 SPINACH SALAD- BABY SPINACH LEAVES, LAYERED WITH HARD BOILED EGGS, BACON

BITS, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SLICED MUSHROOMS, CROUTONS

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HOT LUNCHHOT LUNCH BUFFET - 25 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

DRESSINGS: 

APPLE VINAIGRETTE, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING, CAESAR DRESSING, CREAMY PESTO DRESSING, FRESH HERB VINAIGRETTE, HONEY MUSTARD

DRESSING, ITALIAN PESTO VINAIGRETTE, SPICY PEANUT DRESSING, RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE, SALSA RANCH DRESSING, & THOUSAND ISLAND

DRESSING.

DINNERDINNER BUFFET- 25 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

DINNER BUFFET:  $19.95 PER PERSON 

Salad Selections served with your choice of 2 Dressings: 

Garden Green Salad- Romaine and Red Leaf Lettuce, Layered with Shredded Carrots and Cabbage, Tomatoes, and Cucumbers

 Hand Cut Green Salad- Romaine and Red Leaf Lettuce, Layered with Shredded Carrots and

Cabbage 

Tossed Caesar Salad- Hand Cut Romaine Lettuce Tossed on site with Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Croutons, and Caesar Dressing

 Butter Leaf Salad- Butter Leaf and Red Leaf Greens, Layered with Mandarin Oranges, Artichoke

hearts, Sweet Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Garnished with Chopped Pecan 

Baby Mixed Greens Salad- Spring Greens, Feta Cheese, Sweet Red Onion, and Artichoke Hearts 

Spinach Salad- Baby Spinach Leaves, Layered with Hard Boiled Eggs, Bacon Bits, Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Mushrooms, and Croutons

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DINNERDINNER BUFFET- 25 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

VEGETABLES: 

Grilled Fresh Vegetables- Seasonal Vegetables Sliced and Sautéed 

Steamed Broccoli- Fresh Broccoli Florets Steamed and served with Lemon Aioli 

Blanched Asparagus- Asparagus Blanched until Tender and Served with Your Choice of Dill, Roasted Red Pepper, or Hollandaise Sauce

 Braised Baby Carrots- Braised in Chicken Stock and Seasoned with Herbs and Spices

 Fresh Green Beans- Fresh Green Beans Sautéed with Onions and Mushrooms

  

STARCH: 

Rice Pilaf - Long Grain Rice steamed with a Variety of Herbs and Stock 

Wild Rice Pilaf - Long Grain and Wild Rice flavored with a Variety of Herbs and Stock 

Roasted New Potatoes- Red Potatoes Roasted in Butter, Garlic, and Dill 

Garlic Mashed Potatoes- Mashed Potatoes Mixed with our Special Garlic and Spice Mix 

Loaded Mashed Potatoes- Mashed Potatoes, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, & Chives 

Penne Pasta, Fettuccine Pasta, or Angel Hair- Served with your Choice of Sauce: Alfredo, Creamy Pesto, Marinara,

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato, or Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil, and Garlic Sauce

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DINNERDINNER BUFFET- 25 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

ENTREES: 

ROSEMARY CHICKEN- CHICKEN BREAST ROASTED WITH OLIVE OIL AND FRESH ROSEMARY

 LEMON BASIL CHICKEN- CHICKEN BREAST ROASTED WITH OUR LEMON BASIL SAUCE

 ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST- CHICKEN BREAST ROASTED WITH OUR SIGNATURE HERB

MIX AND OLIVE OIL 

TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREAST- GRILLED AND ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST SERVED WITH OUR TERIYAKI GLAZE

 LEMON CHICKEN- ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST TOPPED WITH OUR SPECIAL LEMON

CAPER SAUCE 

MARSALA CHICKEN- ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST TOPPED WITH OUR MARSALA MUSHROOM WINE SAUCE

  

ADDITIONAL ENTREES:  PRIME RIB, BRISKET, TRI TIP, ROASTED TURKEY BREAST &  HONEY BAKED HAM

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DESSERTS AND BEVERAGES: 

New York Style Cheesecake Drizzled  $3.60 

Chocolate Cake 

Lemon Cake 

Pound Cake Served With Fresh Strawberries-$4.25 per Person 

Red Velvet Cake-$4.00per Person 

Add our Assorted Gourmet Brownies $2.40 per Person 

ADD ASSORTED CHILLED SODAS AND BOTTLED WATERS $1.50 PER PERSON

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Preferred Vendors:

FLORIST

City Bloom Address: 500 12th St. (City Center), Oakland, CA 94607

Phone: (510) 836-6450Contact: Dan Lasack or Amanda Almonte

Website: www.citybloom.com

Celebrations by Ruchi Phone: (510) 573-3071 Contact: Ruchi Oswal

Website: www.celebrationsbyruchi.com

BAKERIES

Torino Baking Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone: (510) 548-2900 Contact: Julie Durkee

Email: julie@torinobaking.com Website: www.torinobaking.com

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Inticing Creations Phone: (415) 205-9422 Contact: Kelly Zubal

Email: Kelly@inticingcreations.com Website: www.inticingcreations.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Verducci Event Productions Berkeley, CA 94702

Phone: (415) 545-8635 Contact: Andrew Verducci

Email: andrew@verduccies.com Website: www.verduccies.com

DJ Tommy Fullove San Francisco, CA

Email: Tommyfulllove2@hotmail.com Phone: (415) 730-6675

Website: www.tommyfullove.com

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MAKEUP STYLIST

Amy Perdigone Phone: (916) 524-5810

Email: thetravelingstylist.nrcal@gmail.com Website: www.TheTravelingStylist.com

EVENT DECORATIONS

Hartmann Studios Address: 70 W Ohio Ave

Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 965-4610

Contact: Kelly Burns-Gaoiran Email: kellyb@hartmannstudios.com

Website: www.hartmannstudiosrentals.com

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LINENSPiedmont Party Rentals

Address: 6601 San Leandro Street Oakland, CA 94611

Phone: (510) 632-3400 E-mail: info@piedmontparty.com Website: www.piedmontparty.com

BBJ Linens Address: 2728 La Cienega Blvd.,

Los Angeles, CA 90034 Phone: (310) 204-0363

Contact: Michelle Nowak E-mail: mnowak@bbjlinen.com

Website: www.bbjlinen.com

TRANSPORTATION

Best Way Limousine Service Phone: (510) 278-2852

Email: info@bestwaylimos.com Website: www.bestwaylimos.com

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TRANSPORTATION

Super Shuttle San Francisco, Inc. Phone: (650) 246-2772

Email: tescamilla@supershuttle.com Website: www.supershuttle.com

Le Grande Affaire 1-888-301-5466

Website: www.legrandeaffaire.com

Bauer Transportation 1-800-546-6688

Website: w12 Rocky Balboa WayApollo Creed, CA 94513

525-874-0215www.bauersit.com

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October 24, 2017Mrs. Ethel Mertz222 Lucy Ricardo DriveSomewhere, CA 94444

Dear Mrs. Mertz

We are delighted that you have asked Simply Sensational Events and Catering to create an event plan to celebrate your husband Fred’s 50th birthday at Adams Family Mansion on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The following proposal reflects your conversation with our sales manager, Gomez Adams on April 26, 2017.

Simply Sensational Events and Catering takes pride in providing its clients with premier culinary cuisine and superior event management services. We believe the customized menu and services we have presented will accommodate your very special occasion based on your earlier discussion with Mr. Gomez Adams.

Please do not consider anything in this proposal as final, however should you decide to accept our offer, we will need you to secure your event date by making a deposit of $300.00 deposit no later than May 2, 2017.

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90 % of the estimated catering fees are due 21 days before your event and the total balance owing must be received in full 7 days before your event. Please note that we accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express.

Upon a signed a signed agreement from you we will provide you with a declaration of Insurance from our Insurance provider.

Please review all the enclosed information and feel free to call me if you have any questions or suggestions. I can be reached at 525-874-0215.

Thank you for calling Simply Sensational Events and Catering for your catering needs.

Sincerely,

Shirley TrainorSales Director

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Dear Mrs. Mertz:

Simply Sensational Events and Catering is please to propose the following customized menu for a sit-down dinner for your husband, Fred’s 50th birthday on Saturday, September 25, 2017 for 200 guests. I will be more than happy to make any adjustments you wish.

DINNER MENU DESIGNED FOR 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONFOR FRED MERTZ

CREATED BY HERMAN MUNSTER

Passed HORS D’OEUVRESpicy Crab Cups

Prawn Cocktail Shots

SIT-DOWN-DINNERRoast Pork Tenderloin

w/Apple OnionMarmalade

Mashed PotatoesBrown Gravy

Vegetable Melody

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BEVERAGESIced Tea

Coffee (regular and decaffeinated) and teaChampagne

Water

DESSERTPerfect Party Cake

Spicy Crab Cups (Serves 200)Ingredients Quantity Cost TotalsFilo/Phyillo Pastry Sheets

44 boxes 11.00 $484.00

Butter 1 ½ cups $3.79 $5.69Canned White Crab Meat

43 cans @7 oz. $25.99 $1117.57

Water Chestnuts 57 cans @ 8 oz. $0.99 $56.43Ginger 3lbs $7.66 $22.98Onions/Scallions 12.22 Bunches $0.94 $11.48Lime 15lbs $5.74 $17.22Garlic 1/2lbs $10.00 $10.00Red Chilli Pepper 1gm $4.95 $4.95Sesame Oil 5oz bottle @3 $5.19 $15.57Fresh Coriander/Cilantro

7oz bag @4 $5.99 $23.96

Sea Salt $1.00 $1.00Ground Black Pepper $1.00 $1.00

$1331.85

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Prawn Cocktail Shots (Serves 200)Ingredients Quantity Cost TotalSour Cream 5lbs. Jars @111 $6.98 $774.78Tomato Ketchup 44oz @ 3pk $7.68 $23.04Tarragon Leaves 1/4lbs. $9.20 $9.20Fresh Dill 1/4lbs. $4.53 $4.53Smoked Paprika $1.00 $1.00Celery Salt $1.00 $1.00Spring Onions/Scallions 15 Bunches $0.94 $14.10Cooked Prawns/Jumbo Shrimp

12 packs Jumbo Shrimp@

$14.98 $!79.76

Fresh Chives 1lbs $63.00 $63.00$1007.21

Vegetable Melody (Serves 200)Ingredients Quantity Cost TotalBroccoli 110 Cups $1.89 $207.90Cauliflower 110 Cups .$3.17 $348.70Chopped Carrots 110 Cups $0.77 $84.70Zucchini Squash 110 Cups $1.86 $204.60

$553.30

Total Cost of Food $3274.10

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Iced Tea (Serves 200)Ingredients Quantity Cost TotalLipton Tea Bags 1 box $10.52 $10.52Water 5 gal $1.33 $6.65Sugar 1 Case $13.90 $13.90Lemon Wedges 3 lbs. @2bags $4.98 $9.96

$41.03

Coffee Regular/ Decaffeinated (Serves 200)Ingredients Quantity Cost TotalCoffee Regular 2 12oz bags $19.95 $39.90Coffee Decaffeinated 2 12oz bags $19.95 $39.90Cream 2 Cases $9.55 $19.10Artificial Sweeteners 4Boxes @50 $2.55 $10.02Sugar 1 case $13.90 $13.90

$122.82

Champagne (Serves 200)Ingredients Quantity Cost TotalChampagne 37 Bottles 15.99 $591.63

Water (Serves 200)Ingredients Quantity Cost TotalWater 8 gal $1.33 $10.64Lemon 3 lbs. @2 $4.98 $9.96

$20.06

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LaborTitle Quantity Hourly Rate Total Hours Total CostExecutive Chef 1 $30.00 7 $210.00Banquet Captain 1 $25.00 7 $161.00Kitchen Helper 6 $20.00 7 $840.00Servers 6 $20.00 7 $840.00Bartender 2 $19.95 4 $156.90Event Staff 2 $19.95 4 $156.90

$2364.80

Upon your guest arrival beginning at 7:00 P.M Servers will serve Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres, until 7:30 P.M.

7:30P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Champagne toast to Mr. Fred Mertz and listening to pre-recorded contemporary jazz music.

8:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Dinner is served8:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Dancing to Band

9:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. Happy Birthday is Song and Perfect Party Cake is served

9:30 P.M. Guest begin to depart

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EQUIPMENT:We will provide the follow equipment serve the selected menu in a style that fits the occasion.

ChinaElegance – White with Gold & Silver Band 10” Dinner Plate $0.85 7” Salad Plate $0.856” Bread & Butter Plate $0.85 Coffee Cup / Saucer $1.70

Item Quantity Cost Total10 “ Dinner Plate 205 $0.85 $174.25 7” Salad Plate 205 $0.85 $174.25 6” Bread & Butter Plate

205 $0.85 $174.25

Coffee Cup/Saucer 205 $1.70 $348.50$871.25

Stemware Riedel Crystal Ouverture LineChampagne Flute – 9 1/8 oz. $1.35Water Goblet – 17 5/8 oz. $1.35

Item Quantity Cost TotalChampagne Flute 205 $1.35 $276.75Water Goblet 205 $1.35 $276.75

$553.50

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BarwareShot Glass – 1 oz. $0.50

Item Quantity Cost TotalShot Glass 900 $0.50 $450.00

Silverware Golden Seville – Gold TrimDinner Fork $0.75 Dinner Knife $0.75Salad/Dessert Fork $0.75Teaspoon $0.75

Items Quantity Cost TotalDinner Fork 205 $0.75 $153.75Dinner Knife 205 $0.75 $153.75Salad/Dessert Fork 205 $0.75 $153.75Teaspoon 205 $0.75 $153.75

$615.00

Water / WineLucite Water Pitcher $2.00Silver-plate Champagne Bucket $7.00

Item Quantity Cost TotalLucite Water Pitcher 20 $2.00 $40.00Silver-Plate Champagne Bucket

20 $7.00 $140.00

$180.00

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BEVERAGE SERVICECoffee & TeaCoffee Maker, 100 Cup $35.00Insulated Coffee Server $3.00

Item Quantity Cost TotalCoffee Maker 4 $35.00 $140.00Insulated Coffee Server 20 $3.00 $60.00

$200.00

Event EquipmentGarment Rack $20.00 Plastic Hangers (10 pk.) $3.00

Item Quantity Cost Total Garment Rack 5 $20.00 $100.00Plastic Hangers 5 $3.00 $15.00

$115.00

Services provided by our partners will be billed to you directly from the vendor:

City Bloom6 Floral arrangements @ $60.00 $360.00

Inticing Creations1 Perfect Party Cake (Serves 200) $500.00

Verducci Event Productions $700.004 Pc Band to Play 30 Minutes

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Proposal BidService Guest Cost Per

PersonHours Total

Food 200 $32.74 $6548.20Beverages 200 $791.00 $1582.00Executive Chef

1 $30.00 7 $210.00

Banquet Captain

1 $25.00 7 $161.00

Kitchen Staff 6 $20.00 7 $840.00Servers 6 $20.00 7 $840.00Bartenders 2 $19.95 4 $79.80Event Staff 2 $19.95 4 $79.80Sub Total $10,340.80Operation Fee 22%

$2274.96

Sub Total $12,615.76Sales Tax 8.25%

$1040.80

Event Rentals $2984.50Payable to S.S.E Catering

$16,641.06

Floral $360.00Entertainment

$700.00

Birthday Cake $500.00

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If the foregoing arrangement meets with your approval, please sign this agreement where indicated and return the same to Simply Sensational Events and Catering with your deposit payment in the amount of $300.00 to secure your date.

90 % of the estimated catering fees are due 21 days before your event and the total balance owing must be received in full 7 days before your event. Please note that we accept Visa, Master Card, and American Express.

Upon a signed a signed agreement from you we will provide you with a declaration of Insurance from our Insurance provider.

A final guaranteed guest count is required seven business days before the event. If the guest count should exceed the final guarantee, you will be billed for the cost of the additional guest the day of the event.

Sincerely,

Simply Sensational Event and Catering

The foregoing contract is herby

Approved and accepted this day of

October___________________2017

By_____________________ By _______________Shirley Trainor Client

Sales Director

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