Going Green is one aspect of our business which we've incorporated from inception without really knowing it. Our philosophy is to buy the freshest ingredients and to buy them from local purveyors.
There are prospective clients who do not understand that when we have a tasting we need to have advance notice so we can have these products delivered...FRESH....EVERYDAY.....NOT FROZEN! We would certainly question caterers who are always prepared.....definitely frozen products.
We buy the freshest products from local family-owned vendors.
Meat - Our meat which is locally butchered by hand and not a machine and not packed in a warehouse and stored in a numbered box or frozen. We also take pride in purchasing Angus and Kosher meats...which makes a world of difference.
Chicken - Our chicken is free range chicken which means that they were adequately fed, without hormones and had "free range" and not couped up in a box and injected with hormones. It definitely has much more flavor and good for you.
Seafood - Our seafood is purchased from our local fish monger....fresh and delivered on a need basis only - the majority of the times the fish is delivered whole and we butcher it on premis vs. purchasing it frozen.
Produce - We purchase organic produce from Produce Connection located in Miami, FL.
The overall idea is to buy the freshest products which did not come in a box or bottle (unless it was soy sauce or ketchup) which in turn decreases the amount of waste and supports our local vendors.
We also do not throw away the food at the end of the night, we allow our clients to take it with them or give it to our staff at the end of the evening or donate to a local food bank....something many caterers do not consider - next time you have an event, ask a waiter if the caterer allows them to drink or eat or take home the food...the answers will definitely shock you.
Should you wish to have an environmentally friendly affair, consider plates and silverware made out of cane, recycled or organic cotton napkins, recycled materials and so much more.
If you want real cool looking invitations that are environmentally freindly, contact Jessica of Invites By Jessica. If you mention Jeannetti's Catering with a purchase, you'll receive free note cards or buffet cards for your special event.
Telephone: 305.898.2294
Website: http://www.invitesbyjessica.cceasy.com/
Email: innovativeinvite@bellsouth.net
Looking forward to going green with you!
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