Saco welcomed its 40th Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival last weekend! Hundreds of visitors came downtown to shop, browse, eat, and enjoy the beautiful weather. Congratulations to Saco Spirit on another successful event.
We had a great time last weekend helping some new clients celebrate their wedding near the beach in Saco. Congratulations to Debbie and Stuart, and to their friends and family that came from far and wide to celebrate with them in Maine!
Jessica McMahon was born and raised in Midcoast Maine. After graduating from Camden Hills Regional High School, she pursued her interest in the arts, while attending Emmanuel College and the University of Southern Maine. In June of 2009, while attending Southern Maine Community College, Jessica joined the Blue Elephant as an intern, learning the ins and outs of the catering world while working towards her Degree in Culinary Arts. After graduating in May 2010, Jessica was thrilled to join Blue Elephant Events and Catering as a member of the full-time staff. She brings a unique blend of skills and talents to Blue Elephant! She is passionate about creating delicious, beautiful food and artistic and elegant events.
Welcome, Jessica! We are glad to have you on the team.
We were pleased to see the following news item today from Foster’s Daily Democrat. Thanks again to Ben and Sally Gumm and to the D.A. Hurd Library for having us at Angel of the Berwicks last week!
We have been busy in the kitchen this season, and hors d’ouvres are on the menu! New creations, classics, and new twists on old favorites have been in high demand. Give us a call if you are planning a cocktail party - our extensive menu of hot and cold hors d’ouvres has something for everyone!
Blue Elephant helped its friends at Thornton Academy celebrate the beginning of summer with a farewell reception on its beautiful campus on Main Street in Saco. Thornton Academy (est. 1811), built its first-ever dormitory in 2009, and we were honored to cater in it for a beautiful end-of-year gathering for students, faculty and staff. Before we all know it, fall will be here and school will be back in session for the 2010/11 year. Hit the beach, kids! We’ll see you in September. Special announcement: starting in September 2010, special discounts at Blue Elephant Cafe will be available for Thornton Academy faculty, staff and students. Stay tuned for details.
We were delighted to be invited by our friends at Norway Savings Bank to cater the opening of their new branch at 569 Main Street in Saco. Previously located at Shaw’s Plaza, the new building is light, airy and open for business. Congratulations to Manager Faith Smith and her team!
Blue Elephant was thrilled to be at Angel of the Berwicks this week! The bed and breakfast hosted a fundraiser for “Building On Our Past”, the current campaign to renovate and expand the D.A. Hurd Library in North Berwick, Maine. Angel of the Berwicks at Hurd Manor proved to be an elegant and comfortable background for this event, and with many years of experience in and a deep affection for historic buildings, Blue Elephant felt right at home. Special thanks to owners and innkeepers Ben and Sally Gumm for welcoming us to their home! We look forward to many more successful events at Angel of the Berwicks. For more information about the Bed and Breakfast, visit their website. For more information on the D.A. Hurd Library and the “Building On Our Past Campaign”, visit the library’s website.
Enjoy this excerpt from the recently published Moonglade! We got a kick at being included in the book, and look forward to hosting the book signing for Mary Fremont Shoenecker on July 22, from 5-8pm! We’ll provide some elegant food, and Mary will be on hand to sign and talk about her book. Don’t miss! This will be a fun evening.
Claire smiled at the man making sandwiches behind the deli counter at the Blue Elephant Cafe and Catering.’I'm glad that you suggested this place,’ Maddy said ‘Its late to have lunch, but that was a delicious meal.”Yeah, Reuben and I are on pretty good terms. I met him when he catered the wedding of one of the nurses from the medical center. Reuben is co-owner of the cafe. I’m surprised you and Patrick haven’t been out here. Its just around the corner from the condo.”You know Patrick. He’s such a traditionalist. He doesn’t stray often from the cafe over on Main. His mom still works there part time, you know.’Well, the Blue Elephant is a good bet for me, especially when I finish a night shift and get here early in the morning. It beats making breakfast.’Don’t you still love to cook? You’re so good at it, CeCe.”Ayuh, I do, but I’m beginning to rely a little more on places like this. Its not much fun eating alone or cooking for one. These guys have really great stuff with a little more flair and creativity than most of the restaurants. Not that I need fancy, mind you. I’m still watching my weight. She stole a sheepish grin at Maddy, but Maddy just laughed knowingly and nodded her head. ‘Thick and thin we used to call each other, and that hasn’t changed.I brought Tante here a couple of weeks ago. She loved their chowder, and she raved about Pepperell Square, especially the gorgeous flowers out front of the gift shop and the deli. She’s amazed at all the changes taking place on Factory Island.’ “
On Thursday, June 10, Blue Elephant participated in the Maine Easter Seals Walk With Me event in Portland. We enjoyed encouraging the walkers as they started off at Payson Park to help raise funds for Easter Seals, which provides services and support for our friends, families, and neighbors that live with disabilities. Good job, all!
We were honored this week to have been voted “Best Catering Service - Three Years Running” Best of the Best 2010 Market Surveys of America! We appreciate all of your support and are honored to live and work in this community. Thank you!
Another great evening at one of our favorite locations! Congratulations to all.
Our first event this past weekend was a beautiful rehearsal dinner near the beach at a private residence. Guests attended a private ceremony on the lawn overlooking the ocean, then had dinner on the wraparound porch as the sun set. Congratulations to our Bride and Groom and their families!
Pinwheels must be a costal Maine wedding trend this summer! They are popping up on catering websites everywhere…
Here are pinhweel place cards from a Boothbay Harbor wedding earlier in June. What a whimsical way to direct guests to their tables! Blue Elephant can assist with all of these kinds of details, or help make your own great ideas a reality!
There is a wonderful new site here in Saco, literally in the Blue Elephant’s backyard: Highlander’s Garden.Highlander’s Garden is an experienced landscape design company with a turn-of-the-century New England Farmhouse situated on four acres on a perennial and cut flower farm on Tasker Street in Saco. Offering gorgeous and secluded spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions, Highlander’s Garden is a wonderful spot to celebrate a special occasion. Visit the website or contact Blue Elephant Events and Catering for more information.
Our June wedding season kicked off in high gear with wedding receptions at a private residence in Boothbay Harbor and at one of our favorite venues near Portland. Congratulations to our brides and grooms, and to their families and friends who joined them for these special occasions!
Blue Elephant Events and Catering is thrilled to announce its new relationship with a stunning Bed & Breakfast: Angel of the Berwicks at Hurn Manor, in South Berwick, Maine. Experience the grandeur of this 25 room mansion while you enjoy all that the Souther Maine Seacoast region has to offer! Located just minutes from Kennebunkport and Ogunquit, Maine, this beautifully restored Victorian offers secluded and elegant lodging and events spaces for your upcoming wedding reception, baby or bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or family gathering. This gem of southern Maine will make a fantastic location for your next special event! For more information, contact Angel of the Berwicks, or Blue Elephant Events and Catering.
