What’s happening this summer? An exciting menu crafted by our new executive chef Shawn McCoy. In this menu we have incorporated wonderful local ingredients from the Northwest and feature many new options such as: premium boxed lunches, flat bread pizzas, fresh seasonal salads, new hot entrées using Cous Cous and prawns, and new summer beverages which we hope will be a great hit!  

Our premium boxed lunches feature your choice of an Oregon Bay Shrimp salad sandwich or a Grilled Flank Steak sandwich. Uniquely crafted with gourmet flavors, these sandwiches will wow your employees and clients. In addition to the pasta salad and jumbo cookie, premium boxed lunches also come with a side of fresh fruit.

You can find the summer menu on the right side of our homepage or email Katie or Adria for a copy.  Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or even better orders for your next lunch!  

With help from Portland Catering Company, the Portland Children’s Museum was able to raise $154,000 at their annual Be a Kid Again event- over 50% more than the previous year!

Over 450 adults came together on April 17^th to show their support for the Children’s Museum.  They participated in games and a silent auction all while snacking on great food and drink!

We were very honored to participate in this great event.  Money raised helps the Children’s Museum provide an educational and exciting place for all children to come play and learn!

Please check out the Portland Children’s Museum at http://www.portlandcm.org/index.php 

As of February of 2010, Washington County requires all local business to recycle papers, plastics, cans, bottles, and glass.  We are happy to do our part!  Below is our pledge at Portland Catering.

Washington County’s ‘Recycle at Work’ Program

1.            Use paper made with at least 30% recycled content

2.            Purchase at least three recycled-content items

3.            Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and tubs, aluminum, tin, and glass

4.            Establish a Green Team or Recycling Coordinator

5.            Engage in at least five waste prevention practices

6.            Sign-up for Washington County’s electronic business newsletter

7.            Have a purchasing policy in place that supports the purchase of recycled-content supplies

8.            Engage in one other activity that goes above and beyond the practices listed above 

 Get involved and Visit: http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/SWR/ 

We are excited to introduce our 2010 Spring Menu!  Filled with fresh fruits and light entrees, it is sure to help you welcome in the spring weather we’ve all been waiting for here in Portland. Spinach Salad, Halibut with Puttanesca Sauce, Quinoa, Blueberry Pie and Strawberry Shortcake!  Yum, Yum!

Find a link to it on the right side of our homepage or request a PDF copy to be emailed to you.

adria@portlandcateringcompany.com

In February and March, we have had a great turn-out at our Monthly Tastings here at our kitchen in Tigard.  Brides, Grooms and their guests are invited to try items off their wedding buffets or plated dinners menus.  So far, they’ve been a great time for all, filled with good conversation, wedding research and GREAT food! 

NEW at Portland Catering Company: Corn Resin Forks and Knives. Want to reduce plastic waste? Biodegradable silverware- just add $.25pp and help lessen our burden on the planet! Manufactured from corn starch, a renewable resource, PLA plastics biodegradable into mostly carbon dioxide and water and are compostable in 6-12 months.  Since the resin does not contain BPA, like plastic, it will not leech chemicals into food, drinks or the soil. 

Portland Catering Company still has dates available for lunches and holiday parties on most weekdays in December!  Planning a last minute event?  Great buffet options listed on our website.  Main course, choice of starch and salad plus rolls and coffee starting at $14 per person.  Call Erin at 503-620-8855

Watch the website for upcoming seasonal specialties from Portland Catering.  Some new entrees include butternut squash ravioli, homemade macaroni & cheese, and apricot dijon glazed chicken. Ring in the holiday season with ginger cookies, pumpkin bars, carmel apple crisp and hot chocolate and cider!

Portland Catering Company sponsors the Portland Business Alliance wine tasting at Sokol Blosser July 29th 2009

 http://portlandorassoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1708

Portland Catering Company can help!  We have worked with many companies on some very tight budgets this year, helping make their event a success without compromising quality!  It can be done! 

Contact: Erin Cutlip

erin@portlandcateringcompany.com

503-620-8855