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Recession-Proof Eating

by Calvert Cafe and Catering

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Even though Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke states that the recession is “very likely over,” we still have to be careful with how we spend our hard earned dollars. As a result, we at Calvert Café & Catering are encouraging you to engage in “recession-proof eating.”  We know that you still have clients to entertain, sales people to train, and special-moments to celebrate. All of these typically include food… which is where we come in.

We can customize your order to specifically fit your specific budget parameters without sacrificing a great tasting product. Visit our website today and check out our most popular meal options. Then call or email us and we’ll put together your own personal fiscally-responsible & taste bud worthy catered menu.

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Connect with us online!

by Calvert Cafe and Catering

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We’ve joined the buzz!

You can now follow & interact with us at Calvert Café & Catering in real time through Twitter & Facebook.  See who else we’re catering for in the Triangle.  Get ideas for your next event by seeing pictures from our other catering jobs.  Also, get the inside scoop on special offers of the day or week.  Contact us or give us feedback on our Facebook fan page.  Don’t settle for the everyday, ordinary catering of yesterday.  Join us today for some great deals, some creative ideas, and some of the best food in the triangle.  If you want to see pictures from previous caterings, log on to our Flickr.com account any time.

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We are thankful for you, our faithful patrons.  So it only makes sense to show you how grateful we are.  We are proud to offer the NEW Calvert Rewards program.  Receive complimentary catering when you cater with us.  Also, sign up for preloaded loyalty accounts and we’ll add an extra 10% to your account.

Incentives:

Incentive level 1:

Purchase $500 of catering in any one month and receive a $50 gift card towards future catering.

Incentive level 2:

Purchase $1000 of catering in any one month and receive a complimentary bronze level breakfast catering for up to 25 people.

Incentive level 3:

Purchase $2000 of catering in any one month and receive a $50 gift card towards future catering and a complimentary bronze level breakfast catering for up to 25 people.

Gift Cards:

For every $100 you add to a Calvert Loyalty Catering Card, we will add an additional $10 to your account.

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Holiday Caterings

by Calvert Cafe and Catering

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Unbelievable!  There is only one week of summer left.  Fall has already been inaugurated by pumpkin spice everything being served at your local coffee shop.  And it’s already time to pull together the plans for your office holiday party.  We are here to help.

We can’t make summer stay but we can take all of the pressure off of you in pulling together the perfect holiday party.  Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, New Years, Kwanza, or any other holiday celebration we’ve got you covered.  We provide menu suggestions, decorations, entertainment, venue arrangements, and many other services to make this the perfect party for you and your coworkers.  Hit the easy button this holiday season and let us handle all your catering needs.

Order by the end of September and receive an extra 10% off your order. Call us today to get a custom quote for your party.

Here are examples of a Thanksgiving party and a Holiday breakfast  that we are offering to clients:

THANKSGIVING DINNER :

Roast turkey with gravy
Traditional stuffing
Cranberry relish
Candied sweet potatoes
Brussels sprout’s with bacon and caramelized onions
Mashed potatoes
Pecan pie
Pumpkin pie

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST:

Organic coffee and spiced apple cider
Assorted pastries and muffins
Glazed, sliced gingerbread and pumpkin spice bread
Hot ham and cheese croissants
Bacon and eggs on buttermilk biscuits
Fresh fruit display

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Breakfast With Calvert Café & Catering

by Calvert Cafe and Catering

Are your mornings needing an extra kick?

Start off your day with our new breakfast menu.

How does a fresh fruit platter sound? How about a healthy energy shake or a fresh cup of coffee with some gravy and biscuits? Click here to check out all of the breakfast options. If there’s something you don’t see here, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

If you’ve never tried Calvert Café and Catering, we want to give you a FREE* breakfast catering sample. Click here or give us a call (919.863.0241) to order today!

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Large-Caterings

Need large-scale catering for your conference, board meeting or convention?

Calvert Café & Catering is now offering a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu for your larger events—we are even offering a dessert and smoothie bar! We take care of all supplies, delivery, setup, and even clean up for you afterwards.

Call or email us today and let us work out the details.

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FREE Sample Caterings For New Customers!

by Calvert Cafe and Catering

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There’s no such thing as a free meal, right?
There is if you’re new to Calvert Café & Catering.

We know that selecting a catering company is a huge decision.

•  You want top-notch service.
•  You need to have the best-tasting food.
•  You expect on-time delivery.

Your reputation is on the line for the success of your catering event.  That’s why we want to show you exactly what you can get from Calvert Café and Catering.

So, if you’ve never tried Calvert Café and Catering, we want to give you a FREE* catering sample. Click here to choose from our line of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. This menu is fully customizable—we can offer you a sample to suit any of your catering event needs.

Experience for yourself Calvert’s service and products—we’re convinced you will love our catering. Email us or give us a call (919.863.0241) to order your free sample today.

* For new Calvert Café & Catering customers only. This sampling is not a representation of a full catering event—sample dishes will feed 3–4 people. Limit one (1) free sampling event per company. Offer expires 8/31/09.

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Bring a Smoothie Bar to Your Office

by Calvert Cafe and Catering

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Summer is here; who wants to be in the office? What about this idea: Let Calvert Cafe & Catering bring you and your entire office some liquid sunshine with our fresh, delicious smoothie bar. We cater the best ingredients (think luscious strawberries, golden pineapple, juicy mango, blueberries bursting with vitamins and flavor — well, you get the picture) and make your icy-wonderful smoothies to order while you watch. You could ask a co-worker to play this song in the background to get you in the mood: . Or hey, this one!

We’ll also blend in nutritious whey (or soy; just request it and we’ll bring it) protein powder, and you’ll have a healthy, balanced smoothie that gives you energy and pleasure. Want spinach? We’ve never had a request for it before, but there’s always a first time.

Call or email us today and schedule a Spring Smoothie break (it’s a mini-vacation!) for your office. A great and very affordable idea for a Friday afternoon!

PS: We don’t know why that Nickel Creek song is called the “Smoothie Song.” Do you?

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4th of July Party

by Calvert Cafe and Catering

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We know you don’t particularly want to plan and shop for the racks of ribs, burgers, sides, desserts, drinks, napkins, cups, ice, mini American flags, and the zillion other assorted items needed to feed the twenty (thirty? fifty?) people who will be at your amazing Fourth of July party, nor do you want to clean the house and yard before OR after the big day.

Wouldn’t it be so much nicer if you could simply kick back and enjoy your patriotic party, and hand off the planning, preparation, and cleaning to someone else?

That’s what we were thinking, too.

Contact Calvert Cafe & Catering now to book your Fourth of July party and get started with all that “kick back and enjoy” stuff early. We’re giving away coupons for 20% off of a house cleaning and 20% off a yard mowing. And free advice on how to make a George Washington wig out of a paper bag for the kids.

It could get better, but we’re not sure how. (Click here for some patriotic music to get you in the mood.)

Patriotic Picnic Menu (fully customizable)

•    All American Hot Dogs & Burgers
•    Firecracker Baked Beans
•    Corn (In the USA) Bread
•    Star Spangled House Salad
•    Patriotic Potato Salad
•    American Apple Pie
•    Flag Cake

So kick back and let Calvert Café & Catering take care of your event planning this 4th of July. We’ll provide a full patriotic menu and decorations, and you just worry about inviting your friends, co-workers, and family.

We take care of all supplies, delivery, and setup. We even clean up for you afterwards!

Call or email today to book your 4th of July event!

919.863.0241   |    info@calvertcafe.com

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Father’s Day Gift Baskets

by Calvert Cafe and Catering

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Ties have been done. Socks and golf paperweights are “meh.” This little girl does a great job on her Father’s Day gift, but for those of you more musically challenged, Calvert Café & Catering has an idea for you. How does a dip into gourmet heaven sound? Our premium gift baskets contain a luxurious array of treats for the fathers and grandfathers in your life.

Building on a foundation of local, fresh-roasted coffee beans (1 lb), we’ve added a box of Tazo black and green teas; flaky and delicate Pur Beurre Aux Fromage pastry twists; Marcona sea-salted almonds from Spain; organic Peanut Butter Pretzel Nuggets; an 8 oz jar of raw NC Sourwood honey from Lee’s Bees; a 2.7 oz round of organic, stone ground Vanilla Chocolate Mexicano from Taza Chocolate; a bag of College Farm’s smooth and delicious organic vanilla caramel hard candies; and a refreshing bottle of San Pellegrino.

And what about tickets to the Bull’s game? Or a gift card for Best Buy or Home Depot? You can add a personal touch to your Father’s Day Gift Baskets by including a card or gift certificate from any of the following:

Family Fun

•    Marbles Museum/Imax Theatre
•    NC Zoo
•    Putt-Putt Golf (Putt-Putt Fun Center)
•    Blockbuster
•    Bowling (AMF Centers)
•    Museum of Life & Science

Team Events

•    Carolina Roller girls Tickets
•    Durham Bulls Tickets
•    Carolina Hurricanes Tickets
•    Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
•    RBC Center Tickets
•    Symphony Tickets

Hobby Cards

•    Best Buy
•    Home Depot
•    Lowes
•    All About Wines
•    World Market
•    Trader Joe’s

Restaurants

•    518 West
•    Lucky 32
•    Sullivan’s
•    Bloomsbury Bistro
•    Frazier’s
•    Second Empire
•    Angus Barn
•    Rio Churrascaria

Services

•    Car Wash (Bunkey’s)
•    Car Detailing (A to Z Auto)
•    Day Spa (Lifetime Fitness, Skin Sense, Andrea Souter)
•    Massage
•    Manicure/Pedicure
•    Personal Training

Just call us and let us know which tickets or gift card you want included and we’ll put it in the basket. We will even hand write a notecard with your message, and – best of all! – deliver your Father’s Day Gift Basket for FREE anywhere in the Triangle.

Our gourmet gift basket begins at $89 (tickets and gift cards are extra), but they end in luxury. Call or email us today to order yours.

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