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Dear Friend,
This time of the year always draws me in to take some time out of the busy-ness of running the company; to pause, and to reflect. Certainly, a momentous time to be living, with a lot of new and different experiences, navigating our way through a pandemic, yet still finding so many things to be thankful for.
All of us at Cheat A Little are healthy, safe, and remain hopeful for a better tomorrow. For this, I am extremely thankful.
We’ve been growing our clientele for over fifteen years now. The conversations I’ve had recently with a number of our loyal clients and friends, many ask me how we’re doing, and how the business is doing; genuinely concerned for our welfare. My quick reply is always, “thanks to you, we’re still here, and we’re moving forward.”
There have been many ups and downs over the years, good times and not-so-good times, a few lows, but mostly incredibly high achievements, with countless successful and truly memorable events. Please accept my sincere “thanks to you” for sticking with us this year, and every year. And, we look forward to seeing you over the holidays!
Thankfully, yours,
Brian
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MICRO EVENTS DURING COVID
We dedicate a significant amount of time reviewing the latest information regarding food service, and the health and safety of our staff, clients and guests. This includes updates from the CDC, San Mateo County Health Department, Chambers of Commerce, and numerous catering and events industry associations, of which we are current members.
One such entity is the Event Safety Alliance; whose mission is to create a culture of safety in all event productions that puts life safety first.
The most recent public health guidance update from Event Safety Alliance states; attendees of events held outdoors, or in well-ventilated indoor spaces, wearing face coverings with low occupancy for shorter timeframes, maintaining appropriate physical distance, result in the lowest risk of transmission of COVID-19.
Thus, Cheat A Little has created custom menus to accommodate smaller guest counts, and encourage full-service catered events for shorter event timeframes. Fully contained “micro events” are those which all event components (food, beverage, staff, rentals of china and glassware, floral, etc.) are all brought in and removed within a tighter designated span of time.
Get SOCIAL with PHYSICAL distancing
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OH, THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL...
As we know that outdoor parties are safer for social and business gatherings, and as the weather gets colder this time of year, Cheat A Little Catering can warm up your celebrations.
We offer a wide variety of heating options, including standing heaters, fire pits, and tenting with heating elements. Nearly all options are run on propane and can be easily moved to adjust to space heating area needs. Each is available for convenient delivery to home, office or selected venue.
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THE FIRST THANKSGIVING MEAL
Some 100 people, many of them seeking religious freedom in the New World, set sail from England on the Mayflower in September 1620. That November, the ship landed on the shores of Cape Cod, in present-day Massachusetts. A scouting party was sent out, and in late December the group landed at Plymouth Harbor, where they would form the first permanent settlement of Europeans in New England. These original settlers of Plymouth Colony came to be known as the Pilgrim’s.
In 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first successful corn harvest, the Plymouth Colonists and Wanpanoag Native Americans shared an autumn celebratory feast that is acknowledged today as America’s “first Thanksgiving.” For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. In the midst of the Civil War in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national holiday, a Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.
Culinary historians speculate the first meal included a bounty of meat, predominately from deer and fowl, with turkey among them. Also, fruits and vegetables certainly would have appeared on the menu, especially corn, which was plentiful at the first harvest. At that time so long ago, corn kernels were removed from the cob and turned into cornmeal, which was then boiled and pounded into a thick porridge.
As the New England shores are abundant with seafood, fish and shellfish were also a large part of the first noted Thanksgiving meals. Seafood is often absent from today’s menus, save for Oyster Dressing.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Have you started planning your holiday gatherings yet?
Whether you are thinking of a personal, social holiday party in your home or backyard, or are tasked with planning your company holiday event, here are some menu items to help get your thoughts around what this year’s menu might be.
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Baby Crab Cakes
Remoulade Sauce a la San Francisco
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Plated Entrée Salad
Fresh Salmon with Gremolata
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Vegetable Spring Rolls
Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
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Sweets Display
Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
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Although this holiday season may look and feel a little different, we’re booking up for various levels of service, from simple delivery to full-service with staff; please call us soon!
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EVENT FEATURE:
HALLOWEEN PARTY
One of our newest client’s this year invited us in to cater a couple of Halloween Party celebrations, a “Ladies Who Lunch” and “Boys & Girls Club Dinner.” Both events featured passed and stationary hors d’oeuvres and plated meals with courses. With an abundance of imagination and decorating skill, our client created amazing table-scapes, and we provided delicious food, stellar staff, and expert setup and service. The luncheon meal ended with this large slice of very tasty, caramelized cheesecake.
It was a pleasure to spend the day with this lovely family and we’re so thankful of our new relationship. Looking forward to many more!
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KEEPSAKE
BOX
Are you searching for new holiday gift ideas? Our unique Keepsake Box is a special way to serve a catered menu… in a gift box that is limited only by your imagination. The “box” can be anything from a holiday crate, a decorative bag, tool box, small luggage, beverage chiller, wicker basket, wine box … you name it.
Personalize your special social gathering… currently focusing on the holidays, but also includes birthdays, anniversaries, or any other celebration. As well, a perfect opportunity for marketing with your business partners or employee appreciation. Our keepsake boxes balance safety, taste and style to make your event that much more memorable.
Box Menu Options include the Holiday Box, Happy Hour Patio Box, Micro Wedding Box, Dine & Develop Box, and many more.
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DROP-OFF MENUS
DELIVERY & SETUP SERVICES
IN-HOME & IN-OFFICE
BOXED BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
HYBRID & FULL SERVICE
MICRO WEDDINGS
MICRO EVENTS
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COVID-19 - CORONAVIRUS
PROTOCOL
Cheat A Little Catering maintains strict adherence to all food safety regulations for cleanliness and food preparation, as mandated by the San Mateo County Health Department. Our "Social Distancing" Protocol includes: employees are prohibited from working if they are experiencing any illness; those working maintain six-foot distance and ensure no physical contact, and work alone on different shifts whenever possible; facility is cleaned and sanitized at the beginning of work times, in between stages of food preparation, and at the end of work times; high-contact surfaces are disinfected frequently; non-employees are not permitted at our place of business; we require contactless payment system.
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(C) 2020 | Cheat A Little Catering | P: 650.227.1125 | F: 866.591.5723 | Email | Website
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