Beyond the Menu: Spice Catering Co.’s Recipe for Memorable Events
Hello, food enthusiasts + event planners! Have you ever wondered what makes Spice Catering Company truly special? Today, we're excited to share the key ingredients that make our company stand out: our core values.
At Spice Catering, we're not just about creating delicious food (though we excel at that). We're dedicated to crafting complete experiences guided by four key values that influence every aspect of our business. These values aren't just catchy phrases – they're the foundation of everything we do, infusing our work with purpose + passion.
Let's introduce you to the four principles that keep our company thriving:
1. WE BEFORE ME
2. ALWAYS LEARNING
3. TRUST + RESPECT
4. CULTIVATE JOY
These four values are the essence of Spice Catering. They're what sets us apart in the world of event planning + catering. Now, let's explore each one + see how they enhance our daily operations!
WE BEFORE ME: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
At Spice Catering, we believe that exceptional results come from collaboration. "We before me" isn't just a slogan – it's our philosophy for success. It encapsulates the way that we execute teamwork.
This value extends beyond our kitchen. At our events or relationships with local farmers, teamwork is essential. Every task requires cooperation, from planting and harvesting to planning and executing events. The outcome? Fresh, high-quality ingredients become the stars of our dishes and a seamless event that fulfills all clients' expectations.
Our dedication to ethical catering is another example of putting "we" first. We consider how our choices affect our community + the environment, always aiming to make decisions that benefit the bigger picture.
ALWAYS LEARNING: Keeping Our Skills Fresh
In the culinary world, innovation is key. That's why we're constantly seeking new knowledge and exploring new flavors, techniques, and ideas to keep our offerings exciting + relevant.
Our seasonal menus showcase this commitment to learning. Each season brings new culinary inspirations, and we are constantly in a phase of research + experimentation. We are always looking for the newest ways to be sustainable and to deliver the freshest and most delicious food possible while always keeping our clients in mind.
TRUST + RESPECT: The Foundation of Every Relationship
Trust + respect are fundamental in everything we do, from our client relationships to our team dynamics. We always strive to build trust + respect amongst each other so that we are always pushing forward together.
When clients choose Spice Catering, they're gaining a partner, not just a service provider. We carefully listen to their vision, offer our expertise, and collaborate to create an event that's uniquely theirs. As one satisfied client shared, "Working with Spice felt like planning with a friend who happens to be a culinary expert!"
Our commitment to trust + respect extends to our business practices. In an industry where hidden fees + misleading quotes are unfortunately common, we pride ourselves on transparency. Our quotes are comprehensive + honest, typically staying within 5% of the final bill. We'd rather be upfront about costs than win business through deceptive practices. We've also developed our ALCEF method (Ask, Listen, Create + Plan, Execute, Follow up), which guides our approach to every event. This method ensures we're always learning from our clients + improving our services. (Learn more about our ethical catering practices + ALCEF here)
Within our team, trust + respect foster a positive work environment where everyone feels valued. Our chefs trust our farm team to provide excellent ingredients, our servers respect the hard work of our kitchen staff, and everyone trusts each other to deliver their best at every event. This value allows us to deliver the highest quality experience to our clients and also keeps our staff with us for the long term.
This culture of trust + respect enables us to provide truly personalized hospitality. We're not simply serving food; we're creating experiences, one trusted relationship at a time.
CULTIVATE JOY: Serving Up Happiness
At Spice Catering, we believe that food should be enjoyable, and so should work! Cultivating joy is more than just a value – it's what we are in business to do.
We're committed to spreading happiness. Our team meetings often include sharing amusing stories from recent events or brainstorming creative names for new menu items.
But cultivating joy goes beyond having fun – it's about creating memorable moments for our clients + guests.
Bringing It All Together: Our Values in Action
How do these values work together to create the Spice Catering experience? What do you get when you work with Spice? You get an estimate that is ethical and fair. You get the best ingredients we can source. You get a staff that is happy and respected and cares deeply about what they are doing. You get the joy of knowing that your event will go smoothly and your guests will be raving about it. You get a caterer who looks at the whole picture, the “we before me,” to make sure your event is unforgettable. Our values keep our staff with us for years, and our clients coming back again and again because they know that we operate by these values on the deepest level.
Ready to experience the Spice difference for yourself? Get in touch, and let's create something extraordinary together. At Spice Catering, we don't just follow recipes – we follow our values, and that's what truly sets us apart.