Sketchers Shoes, Bosses Surprize 60th Birthday party!

Last Oct, we received a call from the secretary of the Sketchers Shoe Company. This office is located in Mira Loma, CA. She was planning a "Surprize" 60th birthday party for her boss during the lunch hour. She made all the arrangements to have her staff set the tables, chairs and decorate before we arrived.

We set tables for 50 guests for lunch. In the picture to the left, the table is set up for desserts. The host later brought in a cake decorated in the shape of a golf cart.

You can see from the picture on the left, that Sketchers had hung posters up in thier hallways advertizing their latest styles of shoes.

Ritz Catering Staff, Elba & Jacob, just as they arrived early that morning. Before getting dressed for the event!

All went well. The guests loved the menu of chicken parmesan, displayed fresh fruits, and pastas served with our "Italian Flag" sauces.

Luncheon Recipe for the Month

Baby Spinach Salad

1 bag Baby Spinach

1 can Madarin Oranges - drained

1/2 C. Pine nuts - roasted in oven

1/2 C. sliced fresh Mushrooms

2 Eggs - hard-boiled, sliced

Toss alltogether in large bowl with

1/2 Jar Spinach Dressing (Your brand choice)

Beverly Hills Wedding at Theatre Sept 09

In the heart of Beverly Hills, inside a remodeled 1930's theatre, was the setting of this amazing and beautiful wedding and reception. The guests were given valet parking service as there were no local places to park near the theatre. The ceremony took place below in the actual theatre part of the building while we, the caterers set up for the reception in the lobby area. The concession stand stood in as the bar during the evening. The colors chosen were vibrant and beautiful, as you can see for yourself. The bride asked us to provide black table cloths with tablerunners that also matched the alternating full-length printed taffeta coverings. In the sequential pictures you can view the tables better.

Ritz bakers created the cake the scrolls with black frosting, and then we added the ribbon banding. We then topped the cake with gorgeous red calle lillies! Our Chef, Ethan, put together a menu of bar-b-qued Tri-tip, sliced to order, seared roasted chicken breasts served with a white wine sauce, roasted red potatoes, field greens with cranberries, feta cheese and pecans, and homestyle rolls & butter.

The guests received a red candle at their place setting as a momento for coming and enjoying the evening with this couple on their wedding day. The guests danced the night away with the DJ set up in the loft area above the lobby, the music could be heard all over the theatre, I'm sure it was an evening no one will forget.

I almost forgot, the bride and groom hired actors to come dressed as Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, wow did they look good! The actors were to mingle amongst the guests and also entertain. What an event!

Recipe for the Month:

Spinach Cresent Appetizer Rolls

1 pakg refrigerator Crescent Rolls

1 small box frozen chopped spinach -boil, then drain

Mix together in small bowl:

1- 3 oz. cream cheese

1/2 C. Parmesan cheese

Stir in cooked and drained spinach

Open up crescent rolls, press rolls flat and together

perferation, cut into squares. You should be able to

get 4 squares per roll. Place a spoonful on top of each

square, pinch ends together to hold mixture in.

Bake in 375 oven till golden brown. yield: 24-36 rolls

Emily Ruth's Cakes - Mardi Gras Style

Every once-in-awhile our Cake creators, Emily & Jason amaze even us! They were asked last August to create this Mardi Gras style cake. It was for one of our birthday parties held in our Ontario banquet facility. They were a little worried that it would not transport well. But when I put it all together, added all the beads around the base of each layer, I think that you will agree that it turned out amazing! If you look closer you can see details at each tier and on the triangles. When I added the finishing touch, the mask and wand, it turned out really magnificent! I really had to post this one.

Recipe for October

Pumpkin Punch

1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 - 46 oz. can Pineapple Juice

2 liters Orange Soda

1 quart Orange Sherbet

Mix Milk & Pineapple juice together, Pour into punch bowl to serve. Slowly pour in soda, scoop spoonfuls of sherbet and serve. Optional: May add 1 can pre-mixed pumpkin pie mix to give added flavor.

Paulson Reception GWC Aug 09

The was an absolutely beautiful reception! I thought this one would be a great one to feature because of the colors that this couple chose.
Our cake creators made the cake and the couple gave us the mirrored initials to place on top to create an elegant finishing touch.
This couple chose August 29th, for their wedding date.





The linens were white cloths with black overlays and white napkins on the tables. Then black chair covers with white shashes. By adding white touches in the napkins and sashes it made everything in the room just "pop". The only place that the color green was used other than what the bridesmaids wore, was around the cake banding and the party favors on the tables.

Recipe for August

Iceberg Wedge salad

1 large head iceberg lettuce, cored, cut into 6 wedges
1 large ripe tomatoe, diced or
6 grape tomatoes, cut in 1/2
6 strips of bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
4 oz feta cheese
1/2 red Onion, thinly sliced
Dressing: I use both "Ken's Steakhouse" Lite Raspberry Vinaigrette, and Ranch
Place lettuce wedges on chilled salad plates, drizzle with both dressings, sprinkle
bacon, tomatoes and feta over dressing, then finish with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 Servings

Navarro Wedding & Reception July 09

Here the Bride nervously anticipates her escort down the aisle on this her wedding day! She waited patiently in our women's dressing room with two or her attendees.











The guests arrived cheerfully! Then quickly found their seats in the beautiful Glendora Women's Club Ballroom.













The Bride & Groom chose as their color scheme black overlay cloths, red napkins, white chair covers with black sashes, and accented with red roses.


To the left is the happy married couple...Mr & Mrs Navarro! Taking candid pictures as the chairs are moved into place at the tables for the guests to begin dinner.

The cake was made by our very own "Emily Ruth" Ritz Cake creators. The couple gave them a picture of what they wanted and our team did the rest! Beautiful result!


As a finishing touch the Bride & Groom left at each place setting a picture of themselves, which was also a magnet, to be taken home as a momento of a great evening spent with them.

July 11, 2009

Recipe for July

Star-Struck Blueberry (Or any kind of berries) Cobbler

Filling:

3 pints of blueberries or any kind (may be substituted for

6 C. frozen berries)

1/2 C. Sugar

1 T. lemon juice

4 tsp. Cornstarch

Biscuits or topping: 1 box White cake mix

1 stick butter or margarine 3 T. Sugar for sprinkling on top

To make filling: combine berries, 1/2 C. sugar, 1/2 C. Water, cornstarch and lemon juice in saucepan, bring to boil. heat over medium heat stirring constantly. Transfer berry mixture to shallow baking dish.

To make bisquit topping: Melt butter or margarine, add to cake mix till crumbly mixture. Sprinkle over berry mixture. Bake 400 25-30 min. Top with whipped cream or ice cream.

GHS 50th HS Reunion

Last June, 2009, we had the enjoyable opportunity to host Glendora High School's 50th Reunion. We were the featured caterer for this event. On the 210 Fwy, several weeks prior to the date, was a large billboard advertising the event. We felt honored to have our logo there where everyone could see our name!



The event was in the planning for over 12 months. Many other companies in the community were involved by donating their wares and services to be raffled for gifts.

We served over 500 guests an elegant menu of Lobster Tail, Stuffed mango chicken, Chef-carved baron of beef, wild-rice pilaf, a variety of salads, with rolls & butter.

Doesn't this food look so yummy?

We thank Glendora High School for choosing us to cater this event!

O'Bryant's Reception

Ritz Catering had the honor of catering for the O'Bryant family's two other daughter's receptions years prior to this event.. When both of their sons had become engaged over the summer we were excited again when asked to cater a double reception. Each son would be married out of state, one in July, the other in August. So when the O'Bryan't's decided that combining both son's receptions at thier home a month later, seemed like a sensible idea.
The first picture above was what the guests saw

as they entered the reception. The next picture is what they viewed when they entered the yard of the reception. We want to point out our very own house Florist at this reception, Bel Fiore Florists. They did all the beautiful flowers for all the yard decor, the pool floats, the head table garland, the Victorian kissing Balls, and the hanging florals from the umbrellas you see to the picture at the left. Above, you see rose petals romantically spread on the lawn in front of the pool with Victorian kissing balls hung from the trees, along with twinkle lights that as the night grows darker will luminate the yard. In the picture at the left, was also put at each table several decantuers filled with candy in pinks, red, white and burgundy colors to match the color schemes. Also hanging are candles inside silver holders.
We offered a fun Italian Cream Soda Bar. Here, guests could come and order different flavors of soda of their choice. At the Buffet, we served Mexican food, a main entre of Carne Asada, Homemade Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, along with authentic hand-made flour tortillas. The guests were invited to make their own burritoes or tacos as well.
Behind the pool house was a perfect area where the O'Bryant's set up a dance floor for their guests to dance the night away. This "double son's reception" was a wonderful event all their friends and family will remember for a very long time.



Recipe for September

Chicken Croissant Sandwiches

6 large croissant rolls

Filling: 2 C. Chicken, cooked and shredded

1/2 C. mayonaise

1/2 C. Cashew nut halves or pieces

1/2 C. grapes, cut in half
Mix filling together and fill croissant rolls, serve with your favorite chips, fruit, pasta salad.

Welcome Everyone To Ritz Catering!

Hi Everyone,
I want to welcome you to our site! Please feel free to browse and enjoy reading the news of past and upcoming events from our wonderful clientele. We are looking forward to sharing Ritz Catering's events so that we can better help you with your decisions as you are plan your menus, color schemes, cake decor, etc. Watch for a featured recipe every month for you to try at home! Enjoy viewing the pictures, and feel free to call if you have any questions so that we might assist you in making your event run smoother.
Thanks, Dianne, Your Ritzlady11