Archive for the ‘In the Community’ Category

Chef Jeff Snow to Teach at Metro Community College’s Culinary Institute

Chef Jeff Snow to Teach at Metro Community College's Culinary Institute

Chef Jeff Snow has been brought on Board the Faculty at Metro Community College’s Culinary Institute in Omaha to teach Vegetable, Starch, and Protien Basics on Monday Nights during the Summer Semester.  Chef Snow is very excited to be a part of this Nationally Renowned Culinary School and the Brand New State of the Art Commissary and [...]

Catering Creations wins at VNA’s Battle of the Soups! (more photos)

Catering Creations wins at VNA's Battle of the Soups! (more photos)

The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) hosted its 13th Annual Art & Soup event to benefit the Shelter Nursing Program on February 21, 2010.  Art & Soup featured original artwork from 55 area artists and soups uniquely created for this event by 25 of the metro areas finest restaurants and caterers.
Catering Creations’ Sous Chef, David Rooney competed in the “Battle [...]

Omaha Children’s Museum Gala - Be a Kid Again! (More Photos)

Omaha Children's Museum Gala - Be a Kid Again! (More Photos)

On May 2, 2009, Catering Creations was part of the Omaha Children’s Museum’s Annual Fundraiser.  The theme this year was “Be a Kid Again!”  Chef Snow and the Catering Creations’ staff prepared a delicious meal suitable for the kid in all of us!
The meal started with Kid Inspired Passed Hors d’oeuvres:  
*Mini Pigs In a Blanket with [...]

Nebraska Friends of Foster Kids Annual Gala 10-16-09

Nebraska Friends of Foster Kids Annual Gala 10-16-09

We were happy to be part of the Nebraska Friends of Foster Kids Annual Gala again this year!  The event was held on October 16th, 2009 at the Scoular Ballroom.  Passed Hors D’oeuvres, Buffet Dinner, and Dessert Station with guests dressed to the 80’s Theme and dancing into the night with the likes of Madonna and Culture Club.  [...]

Donating to our Community

Did you know that in 2008, Catering Creations donated almost 10% of its profits to local charities and organizations?  These donations were in the form of cash and catering services.  Year to Date in 2009, Catering Creations has donated over 7% of its profits to the community. 
While every charity is a valuable and worthwhile cause, the pet [...]

Christ the King Annual Fundraiser 2009

Christ the King Annual Fundraiser 2009

“Laughter is the Spice of Life” was this Year’s Theme for the Christ the King Annual Fundraiser in June 2009.
Catering Creations was blessed to be a part of this event serving passed hor d’oeuvres and serving a plated dinner.  The entree (pictured here) earned rave reviews:  Roasted Sliced Pork Medallion Wrapped in Proscuitto and Finished with [...]

Metro Monthly Magazine Announces the Winners of the Big Event! 9-22-09

Metro Monthly Magazine Announces the Winners of the Big Event!  9-22-09

Congratulations to all of the organizations that won or were nominated at Metro Magazine’s “Big Event” Awards Celebration.  Winners were announced at a reception on 9-22-09.  Catering Creations was proud be be a part of these wonderful events:
Best Event:  1st or 2nd Annual - WINNER 2009:  Children’s Respite Care Center - Smokey Joe’s Cafe 
Best Event: Theme - WINNER 2009: Omaha Children’s [...]

Save the Date: Omaha Food Bank’s Celebrity Chef Gala - February 25, 2010

Save the Date:  Omaha Food Bank's Celebrity Chef Gala - February 25, 2010

We support the Omaha Food Bank and hope you will too!  On February 25, 2010, Celebrity Chef Duff Goldman, known as “The Ace of Cakes” on his hit tv series on the Food Network will be the Presenting Chef at the Omaha Food Bank’s Celebrity Chef Dinner.  Book signing and presentation by Chef Goldman.  Catering Creations [...]

Chef Snow Comes to Career Day at the Swanson Kindergarten Class

Chef Snow Comes to Career Day at the Swanson Kindergarten Class

Chef Snow joined the Kindergarten Class at Swanson Elementary School on May 20, 2009 to speak about a Career as a Chef.  He included a cooking demonstration making one of our Hors D’oeuvres Menu Items:  Bacon Crisps (a real crowd pleaser for the teachers and kids!) and Puppy Chow Mix made with SunButter in order to [...]

Chef Snow Honored as an “Alumni of Distinction” by OPS - Aug. 2009

Chef Snow Honored as an

As a proud graduate of Bryan High School in Bellevue, Chef Snow was very honored when he was contacted by Omaha Public Schools to be recognized as an “Alumni of Distinction” in August, 2009! 
Chef Snow told OPS that he is very hopeful that the Bryan High School Students will form a Culinary team in the future [...]