Thomas and ChaCha team up to help save your Holiday Budget/Indianapolis Coupons

Just as the Holiday Season kicks off Thomas has teamed up with ChaCha to help make your gatherings this year easier and more affordable.

Thomas Express has created several delicious menu options for your upcoming celebrations. Each one is delivered hot and ready to serve in our unique disposable packaging. Enjoy our famous Carrot Souffle or Doughnut Bread Pudding along with a variety of other scrumptious items all while you sit back and relax!

Search for Thomas Caterers of Distinction on www.ChaChaCoupons.com to find our Holiday gift to you!

Thomas & Bijoux Chocolat/Indianapolis Chocolatier

Todd Kennedy, Thomas' Pastry Chef and owner of Bijoux Chocolat recently spoke to a group gathered for the Scottish Rite's Ladies Luncheon.

Todd treated his guests to a plethora of unbelievable chocolate treats and a demonstration where he gave away his delicious ganache recipe. During his presentation the ladies where given a brief background of Todd's accomplishments and shown a few highlights of his creations.

Clients of Thomas and Bijoux enjoy his many talents through his yummy creations. A signature of Bijoux, Todd's chocolate pumpkin centerpiece was displayed on each guest table. Inside the piece, individual truffles awaited each guest. Unique flavors are a key difference in Todd's recipes. You simply can't find these anywhere else!

Todd is also known for his custom creations. Drawing on the memories of childhood he prepares miniature versions of your favorites with a twist. Handcrafted and stunningly beautiful each piece evokes a swoon. It's just that good!

A new favorite of Thomas's clients is the S'more Cheesecake. This tiny delight creates an upscale version of the childhood treat. Keeping with Todd's tradition for adding a little flare, the accent of chocolate covered toffee has hints of smoked applewood bacon adding the "campfire" feeling. Perfect for this fall season.

Yum!

Thomas' connects with Yoda for a Star Wars Birthday/Indianapolis Birthday Party

“Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is.”

What a fun party this was! Thomas's was asked to create a Star Wars menu for a special birthday party and delivered on every level.

The Anikan Antipasto Display with Carrot and Celery Lightsabor sticks kept the young Jedi's playing until dinner was served.

A completely theme'd food display was created for our dinner of:

Hans Solo Salad
Favorites of Yoda Tots of Tatar
Jedi Japanese Bread Crumb coated Chicken Fingers
Moon of Endor Macaroni and Cheese
Wookie sized Roasted Bistro cut of Beef served on a Soft Dinner Roll
Princess Leia Pear and Gorgonzola Grilled Pizza
and delicious Obi-Wan Cannolis

Both kids and adults had a great evening and the Thomas staff had a blast putting this event together! Call us for your next theme party and allow your event designer to add the "wow" to your event!

“The Force is strong with this one.”

Thomas Express Holiday Menus

Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas or New Years, let Thomas Express do all the preparation. Drop-off or Pick-up serrvice SAVES YOU MONEY by eliminating the need to service staff and rentals. Delivered hot and ready to serve, in our unique and disposable packaging.

Check out our two Holiday Menus below or call in at 591-7260 to customize your own menu.

Fall Feast $25pp

Roasted Breast of Turkey with Cranberry Glaze

Sliced Ham laced with Orange Honey

Green Bean Casserole

Cornbread Stuffing

Homestyle Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Thomas Homemade Rolls with Butter

Chocolate Pie and Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream

Winter Buffet $28.50pp

Pecan and Honey Mustard crusted Pork Loin with a Cinnamon Port Wine Sauce

Roasted Bistro Cut of Beef with Cream, Cognac, and Green Peppercorns

Oven Roasted Potato Wedges with fresh Rosemary

Green Beans Amandine with Basil

Thomas's Famous Carrot Souffle

Doughnut Bread Pudding Dessert

Fun and New Entertainment!

Looking for a new idea on spicing up your holiday party? Sick of seeing the same old favors at weddings?

Strike A Pose Photo Entertaiment can add just that spice you are looking for to any party. Their photo booths can hold up to six or seven adults and bring out your guets spontaneous side, creating a lasting memory of your special event.

Check out their website at http://www.strikeaposeindy.com/ for more infomation.

Barn Formal-Indianapolis Traders Point Creamery Wedding

I think that early Fall was a perfect time to have this wedding at Traders Point Creamery http://www.traderspointcreamery.com/. The ceremony and reception was coordinated by Rebecca Moreland from the Moreland Group http://www.themorelandgroup.com/. She did a fantastic job giving the bride and groom the event they had dreamed about!

The guests were greeted with White Sangria when approaching the beachfront ceremony area. After the ceremony, the guests took hayrides and enjoyed hors d'oeuvres before taking their seats in the barn for dinner. We had a great buffet for the guests to enjoy before they danced the night away!










Anthony Wilson from http://www.on3photography.com/ did a great job with the photos and the fabulous Leisure Kings Band http://www.leisurekings.com/ rocked the crowd all night long. The brides friend Michelle provided all of the cheesecakes and cookies for the reception.

Thanks to all of our great Thomas Caterers of Distinction staff for their hard work!!!

Behind the Scenes as a Bride-To-Be

By: Heather Campbell

I am a June wedding Bride-To-Be that has been interning with Thomas Caterers of Distinction this summer. The day after I was proposed to I started planning the wedding I have dreamed of since I was a little girl. Being a well organized person I thought that this was going to be easy. I started my list of needs: location, date, minister, caterer, bridal party, and gown. Sounds simple enough, right?

I started my internship with Thomas Caterers with eleven months until my wedding. On the very first day I found out that they have brides already booking for the 2011 season. WOW!! I have spent most of my internship observing different event designers in meetings with brides. What I quickly learned was there is a lot more to my list especially within finding a caterer. What are these additional decisions you may ask?

• What venue will you be using; a venue is also known as a location.
• Estimate guest count
• Sit-down server, stationed, or buffet meal
  ~ Vendor and kids meals
  ~ Dietary restrictions, allergies, etc.
• Passed or Displayed Hors D’oeuvres
• Menu
  ~ Single entrée, double entrée, beef, fish, or chicken?
• Linens: guest, head table, escort cards, cake, DJ, and bar tables
  ~ Type: Poly, Lamour, or Bichon
  ~ Color: unbelievable variety to choose from
  
  This is just a small list. With Thomas Caterers these decisions come as second nature with the exquisite team of event designers they have on staff. I have watched brides come in for their initial consultations completely stressed out and ready to elope, but leave very at ease with their event in the hands of these professionals. The event designers put a lot of time and emotion into planning every event they are handed. They do not miss a detail, and ensure that your event will go smoothly. They even add the small touches that set them apart as a distinguished caterer like designing menu cards and serving trays to match your invitations. The event designers are at the set-up of the event to make sure everything is as you imagined, and at your event to ensure your satisfaction and happiness.

Working behind the scenes as an intern, I have experienced the magic of planning an event and can assure you that anyone at Thomas Caterers of Distinction can make your event dreams come true.