Client Reviews

These are letters sent ,by clients, to the Director of Special Events after various successfully catered events:

FINE, KAPLAN AND BLACK

re: Private catered dinner that included Mayor Ed Rendell

"I would like to belatedly thank you for the extraordinary dinner that the Reading Terminal Market Catering Company catered at our home. As you may know, Mayor Rendell initially told me that he could only stay a few minutes, because he was expected for dinner elsewhere.

After seeing the gorgeous spread in the dining room, he said he would try just a bite. After tasting your delicious food, he stayed for dinner.

Nearly everyone of our guests, Ed included, commented on the beautiful buffet and delicious food. I should also add that you and the rest of the staff were absolutely charming. In other words the party was great; you are the best caterers I've ever hired; and thank you."

-Arthur M. Kaplan

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
re: School of Social Work 1st Annual Doctoral Alumni Event - May 1997

"I can't thank you enough for the wonderful food and flowers. Everyone attending the School of Social Work's first Doctoral Alumni Event was very impressed by the beauty and the flavors of the food...

As you know, it was very important to us to have a quality event with an elegant appearance. Your efforts made that possible. Thank you again."

- Meg Koppel, Chair, DSSC

EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF PENNSYLVANIA
re: Bishop's Dinner - August 1997

"We continue to get raves about the location and wonderful food at the bishops dinner held at the Market on July 20.

Thanks to you and your staff for providing a fun and festive evening!

...It was great to work with you, and I hope I get another opportunity to host an event at the Market- there's no place like it!."

- Barbara Ogilby
Communications Officer

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS
re: IACP Convention and Regional Event - April 1996

"It's been just about a month since the IACP convention and Regional Event. That's how long it's taken me to step back, catch my breath, and collect my thoughts.

The Market was the ideal place for our event. Having you as the Director of the Merchants' Catering Company was an extra bonus. Your patience and guidance throughout the year-long planning process is greatly appreciated.

After I attended "Valentine at the Market" and came to you with my list of questions, you were most gracious in listening to my suggestions. If you remember, we even changed some of the entertainment to best suit 'A Taste of Pennsylvania'.

From the feedback I've gotten, everyone was thrilled with the atmosphere, food, drink and entertainment.

It was a pleasure working with you."

- Judy Stern
Co-Chair, Regional Event

BLANK ROME COMISKY & McCAULEY
re: Dessert Party- October 1997

"Working with you in planning the dessert party was an absolute pleasure. Your calm and efficient manner exudes a confidence that is contagious.

The Market was a perfect place for our party with its bright and varied colors, unique setting and fabulous selection of deserts. Your staff was professional and courteous and did a great job of managing the crowd.

Our hats off to you! Great Job!"

- Bonnie Glantz Fatell

PHILADELPHIA FESTIVAL OF WORLD CINEMA
re: 1996 Kick-Off Party- April 15, 1996

"On behalf of the Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema, it was a great pleasure working with you on our 1996 Kick-Off Party. Thanks to your kind generosity, constant professionalism, high energy and great attention to detail and the generosity of Reading Terminal's food vendors, the event was a huge success! In fact, the 200 Festival guests and staff said that this event was our best Kick-Off Party ever!"

-Liz Raynes