All meals are delicious, nutritious and local with farm-to-table catering available for the whole community.
Not everyone adores cooking. Eating, yes, but chopping, prepping, sauteing, plating and serving are hard work. Whether a new college student, away from home for the first time, or someone tasked with hosting a large get-together, the logistics can be daunting. That’s where Bon Appétit comes in. Their catering service is perfect whether you need something for a family celebration – such as a wedding or reunion – or a high-class work event. And of course, everything is handmade with fresh, local ingredients.
Top quality ingredients plus skilled food industry team equals healthy, happy diners
At Bon Appétit, says General Manager Carole Ann Beckwith, they’re a one-stop-catering-shop whatever your event might be. She has been with Bon Appétit for 32 years and oversees day-to-day operations alongside Assistant General Manager Tasmiah Shams and Executive Chef Benjamin Sutton.
Beckwith explains that their partnership with Saint Martin’s University began in 2009, but they’ve been catering in the community for decades. The Bon Appétit team understands how vitally important quality food is for full-body health and improving overall mood, no matter who enjoys it.
Today, Bon Appétit caters approximately two dozen events each year and the majority are for corporate clients. They recommend a week’s notice for service although rush orders may be possible with both calendar and product availability.
Healthy sustainable catered options whatever your event, gathering or get-together
An industry leader in sustainability and responsible purchasing, 20% of Bon Appétit’s ingredients are sourced from local farms and artisanal crafters within 150 miles of their kitchens. Alongside this Farm to Fork program, they maintain a variety of animal welfare and waste-related commitments.
Staff regularly accommodate food allergies and sensitivities, and menu items are clearly categorized as vegetarian, vegan, made without gluten-containing ingredients, Farm to Fork and humanely raised.
Olympia-area community purchasing partnerships include Olympia Coffee Roasting, the Puget Sound Food Hub Cooperative, Alexis Pita Bread, Spooner Farms, Smith Brothers Farms, Jacobsen Salt Co. and Mama Lil’s Peppers.
Bon Appétit can cater your party, reunion or reception with ease
Anyone seeking to bring high-caliber cooking to their next event, meeting, reception or get-together can enjoy full catering services thanks to Bon Appétit. Vegetarian and vegan options come hearty and balanced while seafood, meat and eggs are sustainable and humanely raised.
Beckwith says that clients can suggest specific dishes and preferred flavor profiles or work with the chef on ideas. “We offer a variety of seasonal options,” she explains, “along with off-guide selections that reflect availability and local sourcing.”
To start a catering order, submit an event inquiry form and the team will get back to you right away. There is also a downloadable catering guide with information about planning your event, guidelines, timelines and available add-ons. These may include china and linen services, upgrades like table service or carving stations, information about alcohol and bar options as well as full menu details with pricing. Custom menus can be created on request.
“We welcome the opportunity to cater events in the community,” says Beckwith. If you have questions about their services, email lacey-catering@cafebonappetit.com to learn more. If you need somewhere to host your next catered meal, inquire with the Saint Martin’s University’s Office of Event Services for options.
Bon Appétit make eating healthy, homemade meals easy as pie
For a glimpse at some of Bon Appétit’s culinary specialties, you only have to look at recent items made for Saint Martin’s students, staff and faculty.
Delicious lunch items, for example, have included an herb roasted pork cutlet with brown butter and sage cream sauce served alongside herbed orzo and seasonal veggies. Students could also opt for a burger and fries, veggie chili or hand-warming espresso and raspberry crumble bar.
The right foods can improve memory, clarity, information processing, mood, energy levels and focus. Resources like Saint Martin’s University’s longstanding partnership with Bon Appétit give students and community members an edge, all while supporting local farmers and crafters. And that truly deserves a chef’s kiss of approval.
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