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HOW TO HAVE A SAFE SUMMER BARBECUE
| Posted on July 1, 2015 at 6:55 PM |
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 HOW TO HAVE A SAFE SUMMER BARBECUE!With the 4th of July rapidly approaching and the summer in full swing, it's the season of enjoying the outdoors and having fun filled barbecues! Everyone loves a good barbecue, but remember to always keep it safe. Here are some tips on how to barbecue safely!
We hope you have lots of safe and enjoyable events with family and friends this 4th of July and the rest of the summer! |
Learning more about A Cook For You Services
| Posted on May 28, 2015 at 8:09 PM |
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A Cook For You was recently interviewed by a local magazine, A Business Blooms. Take a look at the interview. 1) How and
why did you come up with the idea for A Cook for You Catering Services? A cook for
you was a passion I had as a young adult. I love to entertain and prepare food
for family and friends. I wanted to turn my passion into something I enjoyed
doing. I also recognized a need for cooking programs for teens and young adults
as most of my really close friends could not cook. I decided to attend culinary school to get the
knowledge and skills to start a business that not only catered events but
provide food service programs for different nonprofits organizations. 2) How long
has your catering service been opened and where in Jacksonville is it located?
Why did you pick the location/neighborhood for your catering business? We have been
open for 3 years we are centrally located in the Jacksonville area close to
downtown. We choose that area because it allows us to reach every area in
Jacksonville 3) Describe
your transition from finance to cooking. One field is very analytical and
logical, and the other is very creative, almost like an art form. How has your
finance background helped you with your catering business? After high
school I worked in the banking industry. When the financial market started to take a turn I decided to pursue a
culinary career. I enrolled in culinary school and the year before I graduated
culinary school I was informed by the company that I worked for 10 years that I
was being laid off. I was happy I decided to pursue a culinary career. Working
in finance really helped me transition with the financial aspect of the business.
It gave me the background to managing the office work of the business. 4) Name five
words or phrases that you would use to describe your company and what it
represents. Integrity Loyalty Customer
Relationships Fresh
Homemade Food Attention to
detail to provide the best service, we want to focus on every detail of the
event so the client can enjoy the experience 5) How does A Cook for You Catering
Services stand out among other catering businesses in Jacksonville? We stand out because we care about our client's and the success of there celebration. We also allow client's to customize there menus and there event to there specific taste. We work with our client's from the planning phase of there event until the last guest leave. We work with love and attention to every detail! 6) What type
of cuisine do you serve? We serve a
variety of cuisines! I would say our style of cuisine is classic with a modern
twist! Fresh homemade ingredients, nothing prepackaged with clean refreshing flavors.
Items like, mini crab cakes with citrus aioli, prime rib sliders with homemade
horseradish bbq sauce, seared scallops with citrus summer squash, lobster
frisee with gruyere potato gnocchi. We also serve items for corporate function,
assorted sandwich platters, fresh fruit display, organic vegetable platters, and
pasta salads. We also serve gluten free, diary free, vegan, and kosher meals
upon request. 7) What are
five qualities that an effective businesswoman should possess? Business
management skills (Leadership) Passion with
motivation for anything she does personally and professionally Tenacity and
perseverance never take no for an answer Flexibility
and creativity Financial Knowledge 8.) What kind
of impact do you want A Cook for You Catering to have on the Jacksonville
business community?
When I
started A Cook for You, I was so focused on the catering aspect of my business.
As time progressed however, I realized I wanted to have a larger impact on the
community. I started to seek out organizations that had food programs for the
homeless, single mothers, families going through medical challenges. I wanted
to give back to those in need. I teach cooking lessons to young mothers who are
expecting. I am one of the Caring Chefs for The Ronald McDonald
House. We go and cook meals for the families staying in the house while there
children are receiving medical treatments. Our motto is Inspired by the love of food, I
believe food is love and we want to share our love not only with people having
special occasions but with those who are going through a tough time I would like
for our company to impact the city of Jacksonville with loyalty and dedication
to everyone that comes in contact with our company. 9) What is
one lesson that you have learned during your first year of business? I have learned
that having a successful business is more then creating great food that is just
the beginning. You have to have the heart and compassion to serve others,
create experiences that the client won’t forget, have business skills to manage
food cost, and have work ethics that says we won’t quit until everything is
Perfect! 10) What kind
of dining experience can customers expect from A Cook for You? A customer
can expect decadent food made with the best ingredients. We want to leave you
with a lasting impression. We want your experience to be what YOU want not
something from a menu from so many other events. We are always available to our
client s to assist them with making there vision a reality. |
