Master chef Dan Clarke specialises in exquisite food, Sublime Drinks, great entertainment and a service that is professional and friendly.
Arundel Sparkle Ball – 9 Days Notice, 300 Guests, No Problem!
01/04/10 in General by Dan Clarke | 0 Comment
Two weeks ago I got a call from a lady asking if were available on the 26th March… I replied, for 2011, she replied know in 9 days time. I assumed that it would be a private dinner for 16 and perhaps the lady had been on our website looking for a Master Chef Experience…. How wrong was I?
I asked for how many guests… the lady replied 250-300 at that point I nearly fell off my chair… I said 250-300! In 9 days time! What has happened? Basically the previous caterers decided to pull out and the committee were frantically calling around to see if anyone could for-fill the event… Of course I said in a very calm manner we can do that, No problem… behind the scenes I was thinking of Staffing, Menu, Logistics etc etc but when you have a good team around you and the resources to pull something together like this in such a short space of time you get a real buzz….
So the team at Red moved into first gear and quickly started to get everything organised…. The menu was agreed, Staffing was in place…. Well that’s what Andy told me 
Logistics were organised all we had to do now was turn up and deliver exceptional food, service and drinks…. and guess what we did!!
The evening was a real success and all very calm… unusual for me in the kitchen, I must be mellowing in my old age (34) Staff were fantastic and everyone was very excited by the fact that were in the grounds or shadows of Arundel Castle… In a stunning marquee provided by Petworth Marquees and the just to add a bit of spice… the Band were Sirens…Two ladies who with their band, sound engineer and tour bus (joking ladies!) sang their hearts out, all the guests were up dancing, I even caught our staff swinging their hips!
All in all it was a real great event and a sense of real achievement was felt by all…. so if you have 9 days or less to go and your caterer lets you down and you need a plan putting together… don’t call the A Team call the RED TEAM!
Enjoy and Keep Smiling!
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