Cooking With Trudy

Busy Catering Season

2010-12-16T21:53:00.000-08:00

On December 4th we were personal chef's for a dinner party of 22 people.

The menu we served:

Appetizers

Herb cheese filled cherry tomatoes

Soup
Butternut squash soup served cold with a swirl of sour cream

Salad
Mixed Greens,sugar pecans,dried cranberries,feta cheese and balsamic dressing

Entree
Balsamic basil grilled chicken
Creamy potatoes
Roasted asparagus, zucchini and red pepper medley

Dessert
Black cherry torte

It was such a fun night!

This is an e-mail we received from our client

Hi Trudy!

Good to hear from you. We’re still receiving compliments from that evening! Everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the food. You are definitely on my list for future parties.

Hope you have a wonderful New Year!

Alana Kearns

On December 10th we cooked for my 2010 Pampered Chef Host Appreciation Party
(160 people)

On December 11th we catered for a Dr.and his friends(100 people)

Appetizer & Dessert Bar and here is the menu we served at both.

Pineapple salsa
Black bean salsa
Three cheese tortellini salad

Garden pasta salad with a balsamic dressing

Cheese balls

Cranberry salsa over cream cheese

Zesty party meatballs
Artichoke melts
Vegetable Platter

Hot pizza dip
Chicken wing dip
Tangy bacon roll-ups

Crescent roll spirals stuffed with spinach, artichokes and cheeses

Garlic stuffed olives

Fiesta roll ups
Shrimp platter with cocktail sauce

Fruit platter

Cool veggie pizza

Ham spirals with balsamic glaze

Chocolate dipped strawberries

Toffee brownie bars
Reeses peanut butter brownie pizzas
Oreo truffles dipped in white chocolate
Lemon cookies with a lemon glaze

Peppermint bark

Turtle fudge skillet cake

This is an e-mail we received from our client from December 11th.

Trudy,
Just wanted to thank you so much for catering our office party and for all the wonderful food! You did an awesome job! Can't wait to see you again. Have a Merry Christmas and may the coming year bring you many blessings! Thanks again!
Jo Anne Mulloy

Thanksgiving Dinner

2010-09-19T22:22:00.001-07:00

How nice would it be to enjoy your holiday instead of being in the kitchen cooking?
Let us cook for you. We are taking orders for Thanksgiving Dinner, prepped and ready to go into the oven, delivered the day before Thanksgiving. If you are interested, please e-mail me at Trudychef@msn.com and I will send you the pricing.

A Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

2009-05-24T12:20:00.001-07:00

Menu:

Appetizers - served at 6pm
Shrimp Platter, Stuffed Mushrooms, Assorted Cheeses, Bruchetta and garlic bread, Sweet Grapes

Dinner - served at 7:30pm
Balsamic-Basil Chicken - grilled at the event
Garden Salad with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Cherry Tomatoe, Basil and Feta Salad
Italian Roasted Vegtables
Cheesey Potatoes

A Personal Chef

2009-05-24T12:15:00.000-07:00

This past week I was the personal chef for 27 people who were on a vision retreat for planning for 2010. Here is the list of food that I made.
Monday - Dinner (27)

Chicken Enchilades, salsa & chips and beans
sour cream and shredded lettuce on the side

Tuesday - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (27)

Hot Egg dish, fresh fruit and cinnamon rolls
orange juice & coffee

Corn & Ham Chowder with grilled cheese sandwiches

Baked ziti, roasted Italian veggies, salad and bread
Chocolate chip cookies

Wednesday - Breakfast(27) Lunch (27)

French toast, bacon and fresh fruit
coffee & orange juice
maple syrup, butter and powdered sugar

Three cheese tortellini salad with grilled chicken
and a chinese chicken salad and brownies

Catering a 50th Wedding Anniversary

2009-05-02T20:51:00.000-07:00

Menu:
Appetizer Bar
Bruchetta, garlic olives, assorted cheeses, sweet grapes, assorted crackers
Dinner
Baked Ziti, salad, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, roasted Italian Veggies, Garlic bread

2008 Pampered Chef Host Appreciation Party Food & A Christmas Party I Catered

2008-12-14T20:16:00.000-08:00

Cookies and Mini-Cupcakes for a Babyshower

2008-12-03T20:43:00.000-08:00

The shower was absolutely wonderful and all goodies were loved by all. I am attaching a couple pics for you.
Thank you,
Donna R.

Pictures of A Bridal Shower I Catered

2008-10-22T15:14:00.000-07:00

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ASU Graduation Party

2008-05-09T22:05:00.001-07:00

“Jen’s Grad Party Menu”

Chips & Salsa

Fruit Pizza

Artichoke Melts

Cool Veggie Pizza

Artichoke Melted Pizza

Greek Cheese Torte w/ assorted Crackers

Hot Pizza Dip w/ Baguette Bread

Ham & Spinach Bites

Reese’s Brownie Pizza

Catered by
Trudy’s Personal Chef and Catering Service
480-396-7992
Trudychef@msn.com

Pictures of the appreciation party for 160 volunteers

2008-03-06T13:55:00.000-08:00

Compliment From A Pampered Chef Customer

2008-03-03T11:33:00.000-08:00

Hello Trudy:
I am writing to you to let you know that we received a compliment from one of your Customers, Angelee. She was very complimentary of the way you presented yourself and The Pampered Chef. Angelee said you were amazing. You presented yourself in ways that were beyond her expectations.
It is Consultants like yourself who are the heart of The Pampered Chef. You are a living example of the ideals of The Pampered Chef. Your effort won over a customer for life. Please be as proud of your accomplishments as we are. I am sending you some catalogs as a small token of our appreciation for your efforts in spreading the good name of The Pampered Chef.
Margarette Smetkowski
Specialist
Consultant Career Solutions
Monday thru Friday, 3PM to 11PM CST

Other Catering Jobs

2008-03-03T11:26:00.000-08:00

An event called Expresso, it is an assembly of desserts for 100 people

A baby shower for 60 people

An art event in down town Scottsdale for 50 people

A 50th birthday party for 65 people

An event appreciation volunteers for 160 people

Dinner parties 20 people

Whatever you need we can talk about it, let me know. I look forward to serving you!!

A Letter of Recommendation - Personal Chef Job

2008-03-03T11:20:00.000-08:00

The week after Thanksgiving this year, I decided to try Trudy's personal Chef service. This is a very busy time of year for me, as all my creative energy is used up preparing for a showing of new paintings. I had mentioned to Trudy that I was so pooped at 5:00, and longed just to sit and eat a healthy meal with my family. I had tried the prepared meals you can get from any number of places, and they were good, but I still had to go there, place the order, and maybe it was just not what I had in mind.
First Trudy and I talked about what my family liked to eat. Instead of analyzing a list of choices, I could just talk to here freely about what I had been wanting to make, or try, but hadn't had the time. She also took into account the picky preferences of my 8 year old daughter. She looked in my kitchen to see what I already had on hand, so she could adjust her shopping list.
The next week, she e-mailed me a suggested list of menu items which included Tortilla soup, lasagna and salad, tacos, pork chops, and salmon with fresh veggies. She was even going to make a batch of chocolate chip cookies. It all looked perfect!
She came early the following Monday. She had just been to the store, so everything was fresh and ready to go. Using some of my stored food items, along with the newly purchased things, she began to cook. Within minutes my kitchen smelled amazing. She worked quickly, with several things going at once. Before I knew it, I had more than a week's worth of wonderful home cooked meals neatly stacked in my fridge and freezer,my kitchen was cleaned up, and there was a warm plate of cookies on my counter!!
The next week, we began to eat our wonderful meals. They were all so tasty! She had put specific instructions on all the packaging, it was a no brainer. There was very minimal clean up as well. Usually I am exhausted by dinner time, and I may not be the best company at the table. I found myself in the nicest frame of mind, just able to visit with my family about their day and enjoy the wonderful food. It felt like a huge weight had been lifted. I had a very productive week in my studio, and a great dinners with my family. My husband, and even my daughter said "Yum Mom" more than once. It was so nice not to rush out and get take out, and then have the sodium bloat the next day. We all felt great, and relaxed, and productive. It was a wonderful , valuable experience. Trudy not only gave us wonderful meals to eat, but a peaceful, smooth week!
You have got to try this service, you will not be sorry. The best part is Trudy herself. You cannot find a more professional, enthusiastic, talented chef anywhere. I truly felt like she cared for our family. It was more that a person providing a service. Trudy provided excellence in a world where most things are mediocre at best. She truly loves what she does, and that spills over from a wonderful caring heart.
My Best,
Dyana H.

Host Appreciation Party

2008-03-03T10:26:00.000-08:00

Every year I cater an event for all of my Pampered Chef hosts that have had a party in that particular year. I give away close to $2000 in Pampered Chef products back to them through a fun raffle. This is where my catering and personal chefing started. One of my host asked me if I would cater her husband's birthday party. I have been asked over the years when presenting my Pampered Chef shows, "would you come cook for us" and to that I now answer "Yes" and that is the personal chef side of my business. I love it!! These pictures are of the 2007 host appreciation food.