BRING IT IN HOUSE!

Dear Clients and Friends,

Lately we have experienced an increase in demand for three distinct catering ideas. The first is to have On The Move Catering & Events become your exclusive office catering solution. This results in a consistent offering at a pre determined price and eliminates the need to train multiple companies how to enter and exit your building and how you like your events to be set and served. It also provides the opportunity for us to enroll you in a "rebate" program, with monies or credit paid back to your organization quarterly.

The second is to have On The Move Catering & Events build an actual catering kiosk within your offices. This will ensure that you have on site offerings on a daily basis and via our on site staff a direct line of communication for larger internal and off site events. Construction costs are typically absorbed by our firm with signed multi-year contracts. This will save your staff time, keep them in the office instead of running out for coffee or lunch and in the end increase the earning potential of your staff.

The third idea is essentially to sign up for our new "Event in Minutes" program. This "retainer based" program ensures that you always have a representative of our firm on speed dial to attend to your event and catering needs. This offering makes obtaining quotes easier and more efficient and ensures that you will receive the best price possible as you are a client and not a customer.

Please contact don@otm.ca directly to find out more about these interesting and cost effective programs and how they can work for you. Interested parties will be invited to our flagship location for a "tour and tasting" so we can "try it before you buy it".

Have A Wonderful Day. Eat Well.

Don A. Sagarese, President

ARE YOU DOING WHAT YOU CAN?

Dear Clients and Friends,

Did you know that unwanted electronics are piling up in landfills? This doesn’t make sense because most of the parts – steel, glass, copper, aluminium, plastics and precious metals – can be recovered and reused to make new products. Also, lots of electronic equipment like computers, printers, and televisions can be reused cutting down on the amount of waste that is produced.

To decrease the amount of potentially hazardous material accumulating in our landfills, the Ontario Government has designated Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES), a non-profit industry organization to manage a program that encourages reuse, recycling and, if needed, proper disposal of unwanted electronic equipment. Visit www.dowhatyoucan.ca for further information.

As part of our commitment to reduce our environmental footprint On The Move Catering & Events is exploring any and all ways to eliminate waste and reduce, reuse and recycle.

This year we are introducing a line of “paper products” to use at your corporate events. With cutlery made from corn, take away containers and plates made of wheat straw fiber, these items will completely biodegrade in 90-180 days. As you might expect these items will come with extra costs but they will make you feel that you are in fact, doing what you can.

Please contact don@otm.ca to find out how we can order and deliver these products to you directly at wholesale costs, to store on site and use at your corporate luncheons.

Have A Wonderful Day. Eat Well.

Don A. Sagarese, President
On The Move Catering & The Great Hall Events
O: 905.615.9957 ext. 227
M: 416.528.6041 F: 905.615.9914

WHERE'S THE BEEF?

Dear Clients and Friends,

Did You Know that Beef is the # 3 food source of iron behind fortified cereal and grains?

A 3-ounce serving of lean beef is an excellent source of Protein, Zinc, Phosphorous, Iron and B-Complex Vitamins. Protein helps build a strong and muscular body. Zinc helps create a healthy immune system and heal wounds. Phosphorous is necessary for strong teeth and bones. Iron helps carry oxygen in the blood to all cells and muscles to prevent fatigue. Nutrients that are found in beef contribute to optimal growth, cognitive function, red blood cell development and prevent iron deficiency during the adolescent years.

Beef not only provides an excellent amount of nutrients. There are 19 cuts of beef that are leaner than a skinless chicken thigh and meet the USDA Labeling Guidelines for lean cuts.

Here are some Lean Beef Tips

1. Choose the leanest cuts by looking for LOIN or ROUND in the name.
2. Buy ground beef that a 90 percent lean or higher.
3. Trim away any visible outside fat before cooking.
4. Use low-fat cooking methods such as broiling, roasting or grilling.
5. Eat reasonable portion sizes. One 3-ounce serving of beef is the size of a deck of cards or a computer mouse.

And most importantly; call On The Move Catering & Events to book your private or corporate Barbecue in 2010. It may seem like early days, but soon enough you’ll be scrambling (and not eggs, which by the way we also serve a mean breakfast!) for a catering company, a location, a tent and entertainment.

Book a date with us now, allow us to prepare and present a quote for your review, and we’ll take 15% off you invoice. It will cost you nothing now. Visit here for menu ideas or call us directly so we may assist and contribute to your optimal growth, cognitive function, and red blood cell development.

Our New Additions!

The Canadian national Institute of The Blind

On The Move Catering & Events is proud to announce the birth of our latest relationship! Effective February 01, 2010, we are listed as one of the preferred catering companies at the Canadian National Institute of the Blind's state of the art venue.

The CNIB Centre is in mid-town Toronto conveniently accessed via all major highways. The Conference Ballroom is 6,300 Square feet of meeting space that can be divided into 3 sections; AV included with the rental.

Located at: 1929 Bayview Avenue, this unique venue location is perfect for special events. www.cnib.ca/centre

While we have several venues we support, we encourage you to consider this wonderful venue in north Toronto for your next event/conference/fundraiser at CNIB & help support their programs & services!

If you would like a tour of this facility or meeting to discuss options, please call me directly or call the lady in charge: Pamela Deveaux, 416-486-2500 ext. 3868 or write to her pamela.deveaux@cnib.ca. Be sure and tell her On The Move sent you!

THE BLUE DOT GALLERY

On The Move Catering & Events is proud to announce another addition to our family of Venues we support: The Blue Dot Gallery.

The Blue Dot Gallery is a unique alternative to a traditional events facility as the design and aesthetics embrace the historical setting of the Distillery District. Surrounded by other galleries, shops and restaurants The Blue Dot Gallery is located at the unofficial centre of the district.

Built in 1887 and originally one of many tank houses on site it was this building that housed both products for shipping and storage. In 2003, we converted this space into one of Toronto's premier art galleries celebrating art from all corners of our world.

Today, the gallery space is ideally suited for groups of up to 100 people for a cocktail reception, or 60-75 people for a sit-down dinner. Perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies or receptions, corporate and private parties or just a special evening, both our space and events team can cater to satisfy any need.

Gallery Specifications

• The Blue Dot Gallery occupies 2000 square feet of real estate including an elevated
  loft and platform (washroom facilities are in addition to the space)
• The ceilings are 18 feet high and punctuated by 3 columns
• A small fully equipped kitchen is available for use as is a satellite bar unit
• All art and sculptures currently within the space (constantly changing)
• A built in surround sound system
• Track lighting on dimmers are located throughout the space
• Double doors for loading access with ramp
• 400 car public parking is available on site
• Wheel chair accessible
• Large men's and women's washrooms
• ATM machine
• Piano

For additional information, please contact me directly at On The Mvoe and be sure to visit www.thebluedotgallery.com for more information! As always we wish you well and..... Have A Wonderful Day. Eat Well.

THE CATERING STRATEGY 

Planning events or catering in Toronto is about understanding your state of mind. Your needs combined with the expectations of your target audience will lead to the most appropriate presentation of your mission, mandate and value proposition.

The first step in our approach involves a personal consultation in order to determine the characteristics of your living brand: Who you are...what you stand for...what makes you different. Likewise, it is important to understand who your target audience is. Are they Customers? Investors? Employees? Friends? Family? Is your goal, through this event to: Entertain? Educate? Motivate? Persuade? Are your objectives to demonstrate leadership? Generate awareness? Increase support? Reward? Or, simply, to have fun?

Only by understanding the quality of your relationships, products and services, the root of your objectives and your personal and professional benchmark principles, can we determine a catering and event strategy that will work for you.

At On The Move—A Catering Company in Mississauga, we recognize that in order to represent your interests as if they were our own, we must invest some time into understanding what you do best, to ensure that we do our best, on your behalf. It is for this reason that we act as advisors, to you, our client, in order to determine and customize a solution that works for you. However, we all need a place to start. Enclosed you will find some sample menus to assist in planning your next event and taking the first steps to Excite Yourself™. In addition, we have provided our client list and our own biographies, to help you get to know us, as we get to know you. Enjoy.

Our offices and kitchen are located in Mississauga, but we provide our catering and event planning services all across Toronto and surrounding areas. Do not hesitate to call on us for anything from your boardroom lunch to your corporate holiday event.

SOME CLIENTS AND FRIENDS

Absolute Inc.	Delta Hotels	Ontario Power Authority
Bell Canada	Earth Hour	Opalis
Bell Mobility	Emerge Enteinment	Parmalat
Biovail Pharmaceuticals Inc.	Federal Express Inc.	Puratos
Bombardier Aerospace	GenPharm Inc.	Republik
Brentwood Classics	Geovin Furniture	Resolve
Burgundy Asset Management	Gold Medal Gala	Rock The Stars
Canada Post Corporation	Heart and Stroke Foundation	Sheena's Place
Canadian Idol	Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc.	Skate Canada
CanWest Media Networks	Kuehene and Nagel	Sotos LLP.
CDW	Lamborghini Energy Drink	Tech Data
CGI	MacLaren McCann	The Hyde Lounge
City of Mississauga	Merrideth Veats and Co.	Taro Pharmacuticals
Corus Radio: 102.1 The Edge	Microsoft	Train Canada
Credit Valley Hospital	Mississauga Rotary Club	Virgin Mobile
Credit Valley Hospital Foundation	Mount Pleasant Group
Daybar Inc.	MySpace Canada
DBRS Limited	Novartis
Deliotte & Touche	Ontario Bar and Association
DeBoer's Furniture	Ontario Energy Savings

THE GREAT HALL

Dear Clients and Friends,

On The Move Catering & Events is proud to now be partnered with: The Great Hall, A Vintage Venue has been called “One of Toronto’s hidden treasures”. Located in the historic Queen Street West district, the unique design of this 2600 square foot facility makes it comfortable to host seated affairs from 50-200 guests. Cocktail parties and concerts can be held for as many as 400. With its unique exterior, the forty foot vaulted ceiling, hardwood dance floor and sweeping balcony, this facility built in and around 1890 has withstood the test of time and has hosted thousands of events including: Weddings, Corporate Events, Film and Video Shoots, Art & Fashion Shows, Formals, Fundraisers and Concerts. The Great Hall your contemporary, cosmopolitan Vintage venue of choice. Please call us for your any and all of your location and event needs.

Have A Wonderful Day & Eat Well.