“Bianca was great to work with – she pade planning so easy and offered great ideas along the way! The staff at the event were great and the place looked amazing after!!”

NPPC Summer Interns BBQ, August 11, 2011

“I couldn’t have enjoyed a better experience than I had with EVERYONE at Butler’s Pantry. We received raves from our guests on the fabulous food and the personable attentive staff. Thank you – Thank you!!”

Kowalczyk Surprise Party, August 12, 2011

“This was our third event with Butler’s Pantry. As before, everything was done with great class. We’re looking forward to our next event.”

St. Louis Sports Health Open House, August 24, 2011

“Dear Mr. Nix,

On August 26, 2011, Butler’s Pantry serviced our post-wedding party for my daughter and her husband at Piper Palm House. Your team was directed by Ms. Bridget Pelster.

The entire affair was absolutely perfect and it was all due to the incredible product provided by Butler’s Pantry. Ms. Pelster was wonderful to work with and made the planning and execution so very easy and effortless. The food and service were beyond any expectation we could have had, and I have never been at any reception which was as nice. The guesxts are still calling us to relate how fabulous the food and service were.

Ms. Pelster is a true gem for Butler’s Pantry and your entire organization performed flawlessly. Martha and I thank you and Bridget for making an important life event truly memorable.

We are so very grateful to you and Ms. Pelster.

Sincerely,

Steve Smith”

Smith Post Wedding Celebration, August 26, 2011

“Third event we’ve done with [Butler's Pantry], and I haven’t been disappointed yet! Thanks!!

Walcott Bridal Luncheon, August 26, 2011

“Your food far exceeded my expectations in all areas. I would definitely refer Butler’s Pantry to my friends. It was the hit of the party!!”

Lorberg 50th Anniversary, August 27, 2011

August 24th, 2011 | Posted in Blogroll, Highlights

“…Mr. Lough, the chef de cuisine at Butler’s Pantry, didn’t have to look far for inspiration. Local pecans, Missouri black walnuts, and fall-ripened pears highlight the homegrown menu. “The weather is everything for local produce,” he says, adding a final dish to the evening’s bread course—stained-glass potatoes with homegrown dill—as the guests move into the dining room.

Place settings comprise bittersweet and alstroemeria flowers floating in tiny glasses with the name of each guest painted in gold. Lilies, sunflowers, and cream-colored roses glow at the table’s center as guests remain standing at their seats.

“You can sit down!” Mrs. Mellanby exclaims as she enters.

“We’ll wait until the queen sits—you’re the hostess!” a guest laughs.

Mr. Lough’s feast begins with a “very savory, hot shrimp appetizer,” followed by a “lighter and refreshing” pear salad meant to cleanse the palate before the main entrée—a rich lamb course complemented by expertly sautéed morels…”

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August 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Bixby's, Blogroll, Highlights

August 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Blogroll, Tips

 Once again, a team of Butler’s Pantry volunteers traveled to Potosi, MO for Camp Hope.  On Saturday, August 13th, Butler’s Pantry donated a cowboy themed birthday party for 250 members of Camp Hope.  Brian Blasingame with Fleurish also donated some lovely and festive centerpieces with sunflowers and bandanas.  Eleven of us ventured to the YMCA’s Trout Lodge and served a fanciful meal including: Big Sky Ranch Salad, Very Berry Fruit Basket, Cowboy Caviar, Pony Bites, Buckaroo Baked Beans, Golden Horseshoes & Chuckwagon Cheeseburgers.  The meal was concluded with decorated cupcakes and a candy bar.

Camp HOPE is a weekend long camp for HIV-infected children and their families. The camp is held at the Trout Lodge, YMCA of the Ozarks, in Potosi, Missouri. Came HOPE is the only camp in the St. Louis metropolitan area and outstate Missouri region specifically designated for children living with HIV/AIDS. During the camp, the families are able to enjoy a weekend filled with fun, compassion, camaraderie and education with other families who are experiencing the same concerns and challenges.

August 15th, 2011 | Posted in Blogroll, Highlights

Butler’s Pantry is excited to be catering Nordstrom’s Sept. 21st gala two days before the grand opening of their new store at the Saint Louis Galleria! Read the full story here.

August 5th, 2011 | Posted in Awards, Blogroll, Highlights

Butler’s Pantry is one of St. Louis’ largest full service caterers and event planning companies; however the expertise does not end there. Exclusively catering at some of the city’s most cutting edge venues, Bixby’s at the Missouri History Museum is one of the most popular. Dedicated to providing fresh, nutrient rich and delicious cuisine Bixby’s achieves this standard by actively endorsing the restaurant motto, “dining with local influence.” Making the effort to abandon the negative effects of industrial agriculture, Bixby’s is committed to using locally grown products whenever possible. Chicken entrees, a plethora of salads, soups and flatbreads grace the menu and boast ingredients within a 200 mile radius. Chef de Cuisine, Todd Lough understands the importance of utilizing local resources when preparing his menu. “Sustainability is the biggest factor when driving the decision to purchase locally. The products we receive from Double Star Farm are high quality and extremely fresh.” Bixby’s allegiance to sustainability ensures a fresh menu that is updated as seasons and product availability change. The distinctive ingredients create delectable dishes where bold presentation is complimented by rich flavors and leaves guests anxiously awaiting their next visit. For more information please call Bixby’s at 314-361-7313 or Butler’s Pantry at (314) 664-7680. www.butlerspantry.com.

August 5th, 2011 | Posted in Awards, Bixby's, Blogroll, Highlights, Missouri History Museum

Cassie Burd, Vice President of Sales and Catering, is speaking at the ISES Eventworld 2011 Conference today! Check out the video to see highlights from last years conference.

Eventworld 2010 Baltimore Same Day Edit from CinemaCake Filmmakers on Vimeo.

August 5th, 2011 | Posted in Blogroll, Careers, Highlights, linkedin, Video

See gorgeous pictures of the Palladium Saint Louis taken by L Photographie on their blog!

August 4th, 2011 | Posted in Blogroll, Highlights, Palladium, Uncategorized

Our bakery department has been busy this morning! Here are some of the delicious deserts they’ve come up with for a big event this fall!

July 20th, 2011 | Posted in Blogroll, Highlights

THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX — AND IN IT

For the opening of a storage products store in St. Louis, Butler’s Pantry was asked to create buffets from the client’s products, everything from glass storage containers to file holders. Although the items used aren’t typically part of a buffet or station, Cassie Burd, vice president of sales and catering, says, “It helped us think outside the box, if you will, in how we presented the food.”
 

1 – Color and food were linked throughout the event. Earth tones displayed beef sandwiches and mini potatoes; candy-colored items were used to display desserts; clear glassware was used at the soup station.

2 – Consumer office and storage items, including CD holders (the napkins) and file holders, were put to new uses. Although it was because of the client at this event, experimenting with unusual items, or with typical items used in unexpected ways, can add excitement to an event.

3 – At the Texas Beef Station, sliders and open-face brisket sandwiches reflected the client’s home office.

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July 19th, 2011 | Posted in Blogroll, Highlights, linkedin, Tips