by Tess Wolfe
An Occasion to Savor
It’s your wedding day. Whatever your dream for your reception, A Taste of Excellence caters to your vision. With an eye for detail and a commitment to surpassing expectation, its experienced staff and classically trained chefs are prepared to customize your nuptial celebration.
For more than 20 years, A Taste of Excellence has provided catering services throughout Northeast Ohio that from start to finish are tailored to create a personalized experience for you and your guests. Voted “Best in Cleveland” six years in a row, A Taste of Excellence offers every bride the focus of its culinary, event-planning and event-management expertise. From menu and venue selection to room design and logistics, every couple can count on having their concepts and preferences placed front and center.
“We approach every event with an open mind. It’s the biggest day in our clients’ lives, and we customize what we do to our clients’ vision,” owner William Rini explains.
At its showroom in Strongsville, clients can touch, feel and see for themselves an on-site selection of 200 types of table linens, choose from among a variety of table settings, audition Chiavari chairs and review lighting packages. Whether for your rehearsal dinner or wedding reception, the broad rental inventory and support services of A Taste of Excellence are available for your needs.
Setting the Scene
At more than 20 landmark locations throughout Northeast Ohio, A Taste of Excellence prepares the food for your event on site, giving you and your guests a world-class restaurant experience in the venue of your choice. In keeping with trends or traditions, fairy-tale or contemporary themes, the forum for your event reinforces and reflects the tone and feel of your wedding reception. The vaulted ceilings of The Old Courthouse or the marble pillars of Cleveland City Hall Rotunda ensconce guests in classic elegance, while Spaces Art Gallery or The Akron Civic Theatre evoke a creative aesthetic. An old-fashioned barn setting is an option at three venues as well.
Through the use of computer-aided design software, each event is ensured an optimal layout for the specific venue in which it takes place, from seating and table placement to every detail of the arrangements. Site inspections leading up to the event enhance that precision, ensuring that all logistics from valet parking to specialty linens are in place.
“We guide people through the process. As the professionals, we take the worry and work out of the event so they can focus on the celebration,” Rini affirms.
Delectable Dining
Fresh, locally grown crops are frequent ingredients in an array of tantalizing selections. From filet mignon to crème brulee or shrimp ceviche to tiramisu cake, A Taste of Excellence provides ample suggestions for any palate, including vegan and organic preferences. Additionally, the classically trained chefs are prepared to customize menu options in accordance with your tastes and interests. To make an informed choice, you and your betrothed are offered a complimentary tasting when deciding on the menu for your guests.
“The food is the difference. Cooking the food fresh, on site, sets us apart,” Rini says.
In partnership with Patisserie 42, beautifully edible desserts, pastries, cupcake towers and other confections are customized to your preference. With wedding cakes designed for tastes from traditional to contemporary, the delicious diversity of cake, filling and frosting flavors will create a delightfully memorable addition to your reception.
Practiced Presentation
As family and friends gather to celebrate your newly exchanged vows, your wedding reception is the time and place you first join them as husband and wife. With the skill of an experienced catering service committed to every event detail, these moments are yours to savor. The professional staff of A Taste of Excellence provide attentive and courteous service while the plans customized for your reception are fulfilled.
“What makes us different is that our sales managers are at the event. They’re there for the setup and stay through the dinner service. We’re not passing the event on to someone who hasn’t been working with the client from day one. We try to manage their stress for them and make sure they have a really great celebration,” says Rini.
With the knowledge and expertise to facilitate your distinctive vision for your wedding reception, A Taste of Excellence strives to deliver an unmatched catering experience. For more information, visit www.taste-food.com.
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