Malvern, June 29, 2011- J. Scott Catering was named the 2011 best caterer for the 8th year in a row by Main Line Today Magazine. Critics and readers of the publication have once again voted for their favorite mainline and western suburban companies and organizations in various categories including food, drink, retail, sports, and entertainment. Satisfied customers have chosen J. Scott as the premier catering service on the Main Line. The staff at J. Scott works hard to ensure that each and every event is truly a memorable occasion, and is honored to be recognized for their service.

The achievements of J. Scott Catering, along with all of the other “Best of” awardees will be recognized and celebrated at the 14^th Annual Best of the Main Line Party. The event will be held Thursday August 4^th at Drexelbrook. There will be a VIP preview party commencing at 5:00 PM followed by a 6:30 PM main event start.

Local celebrities and business owners will all be in attendance, so the even is an opportune time to rub shoulders with some of you favorite personalities of the Main Line. Come and sample the wide array of delicious food and fantastic products offered by the Best of the Main Line award winners. The party is a chance for the people, places, services, and restaurants to showcase why they are the best, all the while supporting worthy local causes.

This year’s party beneficiaries are the four local non-profit organizations including Little Smiles, The Women’s Resource Center, Home of the Sparrow, and Mommy’s Light. Little Smiles is a non-profit organization that provides toys, games, social events and much more for children in local hospitals, hospices and shelters. The Women’s Resource Center has been a part of the community for over 30 years and has continued its dedication to providing accurate information and referrals for women who are in crisis or transition in the form of counseling, legal, and educational services. Home of the Sparrow works to provide housing and supportive services to homeless women and mothers in the Philadelphia area. Mommy’s Light provides free bereavement education materials and tradition fulfillment services to help answer some of the tough questions children and adult family members face throughout the grieving process. Last year the Best of the Main Line Party was able to raise $27,000. With your attendance we hope to increase that number this year.

Tickets for the event are as follows:

$75 for the VIP Preview Party (includes preview and main event, no discounts or group rates available)

$65 Door Price and $55 Advance Rate for the main event,

$45 per person Group Rate for 15+

Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.mainlinetoday.com. For more information call 610.325.4630 or e-mail tickets@mainlinetoday.com.

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This past weekend our J. Scott Catering team helped celebrate a very special wedding reception at the Delaware Center for Horticulture. The lush green gardens of the center acted as a perfect setting for young couple Johanna and John to connect with friends and family. Johanna, a long time corporate client, felt that our staff was the right team to make her social event a memorable occasion as well. The reception was for those guests that were unable to make it to the couple’s dream wedding at Yosemite National Park.

The colorful linens and flower arrangements played well with the bright and cheery atmosphere of the event. Vibrant foliage lined the stone walkways as guests made their way to the patio seating area. Our staff served passed hors d’oeuvre including duck potstickers, classic bruschetta, and spicy southwest eggrolls. Those in attendance were also treated to a towering display of assorted artisanal cheeses and flatbreads. The reception menu was highlighted by the all inclusive quesadilla station. The chicken, steak, pork, and sausage quesadillas were filled with sautéed peppers and onions, along with cheddar cheese and cilantro. All of your favorite toppings were available including pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

For those with a sweet tooth, an assortment of delectable miniature deserts was also on display.

A second wedding celebration only doubled the fun as local family and friends were excited to be able to celebrate the couples union. Our staff at J. Scott was happy to have been part of this special event. Best of luck to Johanna and John in their future endeavors.

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Watching my catering crew use the “dump and dab” technique to sop up puddles of rainwater from the seating is not the most common start to a picture perfect outdoor ceremony. This past weekend, I was reminded at our Phoenixville Foundry wedding event that no matter how a day may start, the show must go on because a dream is on the line. Last Friday the J. Scott Catering team was given the opportunity to help celebrate the union of young couple Kellie and J.C.  With the passion of George Harrison, bride Kellie had her mind set on a bright summery setting for her outdoor wedding. Afternoon showers sparked a motion towards an indoor seating arrangement for the ceremony, but as the skies began to clear hopes were high that the contingency plan would not be necessary.

The historic foundry offered a bold but elegant backdrop for the evening’s occasion. Rows of ivory tables and full china settings surrounded the dance floor, and fresh cut flower arrangements by Sommerfield Designs added the perfect touch of color.

As the guests slowly began to filter in, sunny skies turned grey while rain poured all over the outdoor wedding scene. The bridal party chose to postpone the ceremony, hoping the rain would only be a slight interruption. Fortunately enough, our anxious bride unknowingly weathered the storm in her windowless dressing room. The dark clouds moved on almost as suddenly as they arrived, while the J. Scott staff with help from the MedPark Valets rushed to ready the garden area for the bride’s arrival.

Even in adverse conditions, the wedding went off without a hitch and our bride got the lovely summer wedding she was dreaming of. After the newly married couple made their final trip down the aisle, guests funneled up to the Mezzanine for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Appetizers included a colorful display of assorted artisanal cheeses and flatbreads, while servers carried platters of bruschetta, chicken satay, teriyaki marinated beef skewers, and shrimp spring rolls.

After our guests took their seats, they were served a first course of a garden salad tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion & balsamic vinaigrette. Entrees included a seared tenderloin of beef au poivre, or Chef Erin Morrison’s pecan crusted chicken. The vegetarian alternative was a golden tomato tart with artichoke arts, red and yellow peppers, onion coulis and baby spinach. All entrees were served with a side of parmesan and garlic smashed potatoes, and brown butter almond green beans.

Timing proved to be the name of the game, as all the pieces fell perfectly into place making Kellie and J.C.’s a unique and special occasion. Our staff at J. Scott Catering wishes the young couple nothing but the best. Thank you for letting us have a hand in your most memorable of days.

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Last night we catered for a corporate event at the Phoenixville Foundry. In just a few hours the JSC team turned an empty room into a palace of tranquility. The décor at this event was very calming. Blue hydrangeas were placed at the center of each table and were immersed in gem-filled water. Surrounding the flowers were other gems and mini candles. Vibrant Babylon Blue linen (http://bit.ly/iCkhTI), which was carefully selected by the event planner Amanda, made the glass sparkle and the gems look as if they were glowing.

Delectable hors d’oeuvres were constantly coming out of the kitchen. We passed around a classic Bruschetta made with homemade crostini that had the precise amount of crunch and juicy tomato basil concasse. Our mouth watering apple, brie, cinnamon, and sugar combination that was carefully baked into crispy phyllo cups was loved by all who tried it. We presented scallops wrapped in crispy bacon with horseradish sauce for dipping and added spice. The Thai smoked chicken was served on wonton crisps and had a spicy kick to them that was balanced out nicely with the crisps. Each tray of hors d’oeuvres was brilliantly garnished with either radiant sunflowers or vibrantly white hydrangeas.

Instead of having a sit down meal, this event was set up with food stations. Our sushi bar station had a wide selection of tuna nigiri, salmon nirgiri, shrimp nigiri, tuna rolls, California rolls, cucumber rolls, and futomaki which is a thicker roll. For those who don’t know, Nigiri sushi is a type of Japanese dish made by forming rice into a small clump and pressing sliced fish on top of it. It’s a tasty alternative to traditional sushi rolls. It was a truly Japanese experience with chopsticks and all.

We had three types of sliders at our gourmet slider station: beef, crabcakes, and vegetarian portobello burgers with provolone, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, and the option of pesto mayonnaise for some zesty flavor. The parmesan crisp potato wedges that we had on the side were crisp on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside.

The flatbread station consisted of Prosciutto with tangy arugula lettuce and drizzled with balsamic vinegar for a tart yet sweet flavoring. There was also a margarita flatbread with olive oil, fresh basil, jersey tomatoes, and mozzarella; just like a crispy mini pizza.

For dessert, we had three types of miniature parfait cups- all garnished with whipped cream on top of each shot glass. The first scrumptious little cup had graham cracker and key lime mousse that was lighter than air. The second had homemade carrot cake and toffee. The third consisted of sliced mango, diced pineapple, diced blood orange and saccharine cream.

Overall the event was a success and we look forward to working with the Phoenixville Foundry and the corporate company again real soon!

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