Kathi Dameron To Teach A Series of Classes On How To Open & Operate Your Own Catering Business

If you are passionate about parties and love to cook, perhaps a career as a caterer is right for you!

Get invaluable advice from an expert on everything that you need to know to open and operate a successful catering business.

The Canopy Rose Culinary Arts Studio and Catering Company will be running a series of classes on how to open your own catering business.

You'll discover:

1. How To decide if you would make a good caterer

2. What it takes to run a successful catering business

3. How to get started

4. How to deal with licensing, zoning, insurance and taxes

5. How to publicize your catering business

6. How to plan menus

7. How to order food and supplies

8. How to find great staff

9. How to keep food safe

10. How to grow your business

and much, much more!

This series will be taught by Kathi Dameron, the chef/ owner of Canopy Rose. Canopy Rose opened in 1994 in Tallahassee and soon grew to be one of the biggest and most popular catering businesses in North Florida. Clients included the Florida Governor's Mansion, the Florida Supreme Court, Former Secretary of State Katherine Harris and an impressive list of corporate, legislative, non-profit and private clients.

Interested applicants should send an e-mail to canopyrose@aol.com and describe why you would like to learn how to open your own catering business.

Enrollment in this series is very limited and by invitation only.

Join the fun at Canopy Rose Culinary Arts Studio and Catering Company ~ A Regional Center Blooming with Delicious Synergy ~ Cooking Classes, Workshops, Parties-To-Go, Special Food Events and Catering 850-539-7750 www.canopyrose.com

Catering on The Florida and Alabama Coast

Dreaming of a Florida Beach Destination for your upcoming special event? But not able to find a caterer to prepare the type of food that you have in mind?

Wouldn't it be great to find a caterer and special event designer who will travel to you!

Canopy Rose, a licensed and insured Florida catering and special event company, caters all along the Florida coast and sometimes to other states, as well.

We specialize in:

Wedding Receptions

Rehearsal Dinners

Elegant Garden Parties & Beach Parties

Unique Theme Soirees

Special Event Writing Services & Publicity

A few of the locations we cater:
Destin, Sandestin, Seagrove Beach, Redfish Village, Santa Rosa Beach, Grayton Beach, Seaside, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Watercolor, Watersound, Hwy 30A, Hwy 98 West, Corillon Beach, Pensacola Beach, Nararre Beach, Panama City Beach, St. George Island, Apalachicola, Emerald Coast plus hundreds of other Gulf Coast or Atlantic Coast waterfront destinations.

For more information please contact Kathi Dameron at 850-539-7750.

Cooking Classes Near Tallahassee Florida

The Canopy Rose Culinary Arts Studio and Catering Company in historic downtown Havana is putting together its line-up of fall cooking classes.

We would like your feedback! What type of classes are in you interested in signing up for this fall?

Please tell us what you would like to learn along with the times that are best for you to take a class.

Send this along with name, e-mail and phone number to canopyrose@aol.com if you would like to be on our mailing list.

Sunday Afternoon Cooking Classes at Canopy Rose in Downtown Havana, Florida

We are starting a series of Sunday afternoon Greek Cooking Classes.

Come join the fun! Space is limited, so book early. Reservations required at least 4 days prior to class. For details click here.

For more information contact:

Canopy Rose Culinary Arts Studio and Catering Company
101 West Seventh Avenue
Havana, Florida 32333
850-539-7750
canopyrose@aol.com
http://www.canopyrose.com/

Havana is a short drive from Tallahassee. Just hop on Hwy 27. We are located on the corner of Hwy 27 and Seventh Avenue in the historic district.

Kathi Dameron Wins Award At Writer's Conference

Food and entertaining writer, Kathi Dameron, won the Second Place Award in the Newspaper Article category at the 2008 Southern Christian Writer's Conference on June 21, 2008 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The winning article, "Simple Act of Sharing Food Can Truly Bring People Together" originally appeared in the Entertaining with Kathi column, a regular bi-weekly feature of the Northeast Chronicle. The Northeast Chronicle is a community publication of the Tallahassee Democrat.

Kathi Dameron is a Tallahassee-area caterer, event designer and teacher of cooking classes. She owns the Canopy Rose Culinary Arts Studio and Catering Company in historic downtown Havana, Florida.

Catch her column every other Thursday.

"Entertaining with Kathi- The Book" will be available for purchase in late 2008....just in time for the holiday season.

Corporate Event Launch Parties

Next time you are planning a product launch or promotion why not think about offering one or more of the innovative and fabulous food stations by Canopy Rose, each station is custom-designed especially for you, by none other than, Canopy Rose's wonderfully talented event designer- Kathi Dameron. Kathi Dameron is the Tallahassee-area caterer and party planner who writes the food and entertaining column in the newspaper.

Who knows... Canopy Rose food stations just might be the secret ingredient that helps launch your product into the stratosphere.

Lobster-Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef

Take two indulgent favorites: Maine Lobster and Beef Tenderloin.

Bring them together and you have the start of an exquisite dinner.

Whether you are looking for an elegant culinary centerpiece for a special family dinner or a holiday soiree... this idea is sure to please the most discriminating palate.

We are making this easy for you, too.

We are happy to offer three options:

1. Our basic recipe/ ingredient list for you to make on your own.

2. A private or group cooking class on how to make delicious stuffed tenderloins.

3. A specially prepared Lobster-Stuffed Tenderloin for your next party.

You pick!

Here is your complimentary recipe compliments of Canopy Rose Culinary Arts Studio and Catering Company:

Lobster-Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef

2- 4 oz. Maine Lobster tails

3 to 4 pounds whole beef tenderloin

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

6 slices bacon

Special Sauce

1/2 cup green onions, sliced

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup white wine

1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

For further directions contact canopyrose@aol.com

It is never too early to start planning your next Tallahassee area holiday party!


Did you know that some party hosts book their caterer, venue, bartenders, entertainment and party rental supplies a year in advance?



It is true! Yes! Especially during the busy November and December party season.



But don't fret if you have not planned your Company Christmas Party yet! There is still time.

Call 850-539-7750.

Maybe You need An I-Strategist!

My phone rings every week with someone attempting to sell me some form of advertising- radio, tv, newspaper, yellow page or coupons.

After having tried just about every possible form of advertising, I've come to the conclusion that most advertising is a waste of money. While there is tremendous value in the name recognition and branding that is built through continual exposure in the marketplace, a deep-pocket advertising budget is not realistic for many small businesses.

When a customer calls to inquire about my services, I always ask the question," How did you hear about us?" Almost always they respond by telling me of something that I was responsible for doing. Perhaps a great event that they attended that I catered, or word of mouth from a co-worker, friend or family member, or through the many i-strategies that I deposit out into the world wide web.

I am an I-Strategist. I love using the extraordinary power of the Internet to spread the word about great solutions and websites. I do this for my own company, Canopy Rose, and I can do it for yours through my other company, Kathi Dameron and Associates.

Need an innovative I-Strategist for your marketing campaign? Let's pow-wow! Kathi Dameron can be reached at 850-539-7750.