Kings Court Catering

Mom be jealous!

2010-10-05T09:51:00.000-07:00

We just had a Lady come into the shop and tell us it was the best pie she ever had. I'm not sure it is as good as my mom's pie but I think it might be.

“Herd” about Parkwood on Thursday Night?

2010-04-14T13:53:00.000-07:00

Please join us for our second year as we celebrate the producers of Durham Region. In a Fresco setting, beside the fountains of the Tea house, meet and dine with our local agricultural producers as Kings Court Catering reintroduces our farming neighbors in a Chef Table setting.

Scottish Chef Craig Baxter, as recognition of excellence, will be featuring a different local agriculture producer with a customized menu every Thursday Night for the months of June, July and August.

Supper will be a multi course meal for $39.99 per person with 7:00 pm sitting.
Call 905-623-4277 for reservations.

The Producers this year are…

June 3 CSA Boxes
June 10 TBA

Saturday June 12th with a 5:30 dining time Knox Beef and Links Green houses

June 17 Vegetarian Night
June 24 Yellowlees Family Farm (Lamb)

July 1 Starteck Buffalo Farm (Buffalo)
July 8 Found Family Farm (Pork)
July 15 Gluten Free Night Wilmont Orchards (Blueberries)
July 22 Lakeridge Poultry (Chicken)
July 29 TBA

August 5 TBA
August 12 Price’s Country Market
August 19 Organic Night Gallery on the Farm (Beef)
August 26 Watson Farms

September 2 Svetec Farms (Duck)

Call to reserve your spot now as this event sells out quickly!!!
Come out and see what your local food producers have to offer!

See you there folks!
Karen

Fresh Local Produce is HERE!

2010-03-18T10:21:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought we couldn't possibly pack any more product into the Pastry Boutique, we did it AGAIN! I guess we are not just a 'pastry boutique' anymore either. We are more like a General Store.

Kings Court Pastry Boutique and General Store now carries Fresh LOCAL Produce. We use local produce as much as possible in our soups and catering dishes and now we are offering it to you, our customers.

We have:
Tomatoes
Seedless Cucumbers
Red Onions
Butternut Squash
Turnips
Fingerling Potatoes

So, come on in, say hello and pick up your dinner!!!

See you SOON!
Karen

Go Matt GO!!!

2010-02-26T06:34:00.000-08:00

Kings Court Pastry Boutique cookies are going to the Olympics!!!!

A little piece of Clarington and a whole lot of heart is heading to the Olympic Games in Vancouver, disguised as custom made sugar cookies, or more affectionately know as ‘Race Cookies’. Saturday, they will make their way to the bottom of the snowboarding hill and be presented to one of the worlds best and local snowboarding sensation, Matt Morison.

The journey of the Race Cookies started when Deb Patrick walked into Kings Court Pastry Boutique in Bowmanville and asked if pastry chef, Lisa Schroeder, known for her custom made cookies, could make 5 dozen of them, especially for Matt. “Game On!” replied Lisa and asked Deb, ‘Why cookies?’ The story Deb told was amazing.

“Well, I have known Matt since he was about 12. He boarded with a bunch of local kids, including my daughter Meghan. All of us mothers affectionately became known as ‘The Pot Luck Mom’s’. We would all make sure that the kids were looked after and would take turns feeding them lunch after boarding. After lunch, they would get cookies we had made. Race cookies. After Matt made the National Team, we became the World Cup Pot Luckers!" said Deb, smiling at the memory. “So, when we decided to go out to Vancouver I though, why not take some Race Cookies with me and give them to Matt and his friends at the medal ceremony at the bottom of the hill on Saturday!”

Incredible. Truly incredible!

I have to tell you, this has been one jam packed action filled month, not only from a business point of view but personally as well! In one month we placed second in the Polar Chili competition, catered to rock star extrodinare, Steven Page and now our custom made sugar cookies are headed to the Olympics in Vancouver to be presented to snowboarder Matt Morison at the bottom of a mountain. Hopefully, he will have a cookie in one hand and a gold medal in the other!!! GO MATT GO!!!

Until next time!
Karen

We Cater to Rock Stars!!

2010-02-19T09:49:00.000-08:00

Yes, you read the title correctly! Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, we fed Steven Page (formerly of Barenaked Ladies) and his studio musicians while he recorded tracks for his newest CD! What a fantiastic group of people!!! They LOVED our food, which our Head Chef Craig Baxter, I will tell you more about him in a sec, prepared especially for Steven. We did some customized salads for their lunch each day and made sure that dinner was not just 'food' but an 'experience' each evening. I would get the 'thumbs up' each day when I went in. I even took dog treats for his dogs. How could I feed the humans and not the dogs too??!!

I have to tell you what a personal thrill it was to hear the amazing voice of Steven Page filling the studio. I have always been a fan. I am even more so now. Highlight of the 3 days... I had a song stuck in my head all night Wednesday night. I walk in with lunch on Thursday. Steven launched into the most amazingly beautiful acoustic version of the song that is stuck in my head!!!!! Weirdest, but one of the most spectacular moments of my life!!!

Of course we could NOT tell you what we were up to until the gig was finished. We understand the need for privacy and confidentiality while the cater is happening. It is part of the professionalizm here at Kings Court and I still will not disclose the location.

Oh, here are some Head Chef Craig Baxter Facts!!

Did you know that Craig fed the crews for all 3 Lord of the Rings Movies, shot in New Zealand?

Did you know that he fed the crew on the set of King Kong?

Did you know that there are more movies he has worked on and will remind me of them after he reads this? *grin*

Did you know that he has worked all over the world and we are lucky enough to have him here, creating one 'of a kind dishes' that will have your taste buds BEGGING for more?

So my Blogging Friends, call us for your next occasion and you can tell everyone that your caterer has connections to the "STARS"!!!

Until next time,
Karen
:)

Valentines GALORE!!!

2010-02-12T06:05:00.000-08:00

The Pastry Boutique has more Valentines Day goodies than you could ever imagine! We have everything from Decadent Belgian Chocolate to Love You Forever Sugar Cookies!!

Are you looking for chocolate lips or chocolate roses? Kings Court Pastry Boutique has them. "Just for the Record, I Love You" chocolate LP's are here!

There is something Unique at the Boutique to fit EVERY BUDGET, big or small!!

We will be open Valentines Day from 10:00am to 3:00pm for all of you Last Minute Romantics!!! See you soon!!!

182 Wellington St. Bowmanville. Turn north on Scugog from highway 2 and look for the big blue and yellow sign!

Gift Show Here we come

2010-01-30T13:34:00.000-08:00

One part of our Pastry Boutique is the giftware. We try and offer an unique offering of giftware that relates to food...because after all isn't it always about the food. So, Kathy, Tracy and Danielle are off to the Big Gift Show in Toronto. If you have any requests make sure you see one of them as they are always wanting to make you happy. We'll probably see people like Ron and Joan Hooper of www.hoopersjewellers.com there as well as Joan of www.villagegiftshoppe.ca . All of these people have been so supportive with our new venture. If you are into the shop say hi to Lori. She started a week ago and is a great addition to our staff.

It's hard to believe that January is almost over but already the summer is looking like we will be attend to many of your weddings. Sure catering to corporate functions are nice but it is down right exciting to be part of weddings.

Soup, Soup and More Soup

2010-01-22T08:42:00.001-08:00

Wow, has life been busy at our little pastry shop...and as you know one thing leads to another. We sold a lot of soup at Watson Farms this summer www.watsonfarms.ca so Kathy decided to have her gourmet soup for sale at our new shop. Well if you have tasted her soups you can guess how popular they are! The good folks at Halenda's Meats in Oshawa and Whitby www.halendasmeats.com have selected our soups to sell in their stores. What a privilege to sell our product in such an award winning store. They are carrying 4 flavours:

Moroccan Chicken - A Glutton Free, Tomato based soup uniquely flavoured with cinnamon of all things. This receipt came from Chef Craig who cheffed on the other side of the world.

Smoked Bacon and Corn Chowder - The soup that started us producing soup for you to enjoy at home.

Local Beef and Barley Soup - Agriculture is one of Durham regions biggest industries, why not support them. This soup is hardy and will stick to your ribs, great on a cold day.

And..

Our signature Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Soup - I can't believe the amount of Squash that goes into this soup but Our Executive Chef Kathy says, "If you going to make soup, make it the best" and I think she has.

Pastry Boutique now open!!!!

2009-11-06T05:25:00.000-08:00

Our Pastry Boutique is finally open at 182 wellington st!!! Our hours are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Saturday. Come visit us, enjoy a coffee, and choose a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!! We have a wide variety of breads, squares, cookies, cakes, and gluten free products! Join us for our grand opening after the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday November 21st.

Along with the baked goods our pastry chef Lisa has made, also available for purchase are Soups made by Kathy, Preserves made by Heather, and Meat Pies made by Craig! We also have a big selection of treats from the Nutty Chocolatier , Kawartha ice Cream, and milk, and beautiful giftware to purchase for yourself, or as Christmas gifts.

We look forward to seeing you at our grand opening!!!!

Kings Court Catering Pastery Boutique!!!!

2009-10-21T12:04:00.000-07:00

Everyone is busy with their own little jobs for getting the Pastry Boutique. Lisa, our Pastry Chef, is baking. Heather is busy making jams, pickles, and other preserves. Kevin, Howard, and Mark are busy building the shelving for everything to go on, and Kathy is just as busy decorating everything!!!!

Our grand opening will be on the 14th of November!! Cant make it that day?? We will be opening our doors to everyone starting November 3rd!!! Come in, and be one of the first people to join our bread club! Look for our coupon in the Clarington This Week in the next couple of weeks. Some of the things for sale at the Pastry Boutique will be; Pies, Specialty Cakes, Cookies, Breads and scones, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Diabetic Desserts, Meat Pies, Gourmet Soups and Curry, Preserves and Jams, and so much more. Also part of our Pastry Boutique will include; Kawartha Milk and Ice Cream, Wedding cakes by Sweet Occasions, Thornloe Cheese, and products from the Nutty Chocolatier.

While all of this is going on, we still have our regular caterings... Lunches for Bridgestone Racing at Mosport, along with other lunches for different meetings, and a dinner at the Toronto Zoo. We are also still doing quite a few weddings. We have 3 this weekend, and 2 the following weekend for Halloween!!!!

We look forward to seeing everyone stop by to check out our newest addition to our company!! For more information on the wedding cakes by Sweet Occasions, check out www.sweetoccasions.ca

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

2009-10-09T19:03:00.000-07:00

This Thanksgiving I think Heather, and our new baker, Lisa have been the busiest in the kitcken. Lisa, along with some help from other staff have baked over 400 pies for this weekend! These delicious pies will be available for purchase at both Watson's farm, and Knox Pumpkin farm. They will also be available at Applefest next weekend downtown Bowmanville!

Along with the baking for Thanksgiving, and Applefest, we are also in the process of opening our Pastery Boutique. We will be open to the public in early November!

The staff of Kings Court Catering would like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!!!!

A Busy Start to October!

2009-09-30T13:03:00.000-07:00

Well, October is in full swing around Kings Court Catering! Everything from baking, to curry, to weddings, and the list goes on, and on.

Starting early November, we will be opening a Pastry Boutique in our building. All of the staff, including our new baker, Lisa are very excited to give the public a chance to purchase sweets, preserves, and many other things! Keep reading in the next couple weeks to learn more about the opening of this Boutique!!

Just like last year, in the next couple of days Kathy, and Craig are going to be busy making Pumpkin Curry. Along with the help of the other kitchen staff, we will be cleaning, and cutting up over 200 locally grown pumpkins! Our Pumpkin Curry will be available for purchase at Knox Pumpkin Farm (located in Hampton), and Watson Farm (located in Bowmanville).

Also at Knox Pumpkin Farm this year, they will be holding the Fourth Annual Gates Open Savour Durham Harvest Dinner. Ourselves, along with Durham Tourism, and Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association will be hosting this event. Come join us and enjoy a four-course gourmet meal of locally produced farm fresh food. Live music, and a dance will follow. For more information on this event, please visit www.gatesopen.ca or www.knoxpumpkinfarm.com .

Have a good week!!!!

2009-09-03T14:54:00.000-07:00

So Le Mans weekend at Mosport has come, and gone, and we all know what that means...Summer is coming to an end. :(

Although our "busy" season is coming to an end, there are still so many things to keep us busy at the kitchen! Kathy, Criag, and Leslie are still busy with all the weddings, and corporate caterings we have every week. Meanwhile, Heather, and her staff are busy baking for Watson's. Along with all the delicious pies, and other baked goods available to purchase at Watson Farms, there is also a large variety of jams, and relishes made fresh from local produce. I recommend the raspberry jam, and the sweet pepper relish!

Other things that keep us busy during these months include, Apple Festival, and, Kawartha Downs, just to mention a couple.

Then there is Devil's Elbow in Bethany! Right this minute, we are thinking of new menu ideas for the cafeteria at Devil's Elbow! For more information on Devil's Elbow Ski Area, visit www.devilselbow.com.

Now, back to work. Time to get things ready for the three weddings we have this weekend!!!

4 Weddings and a Beer Garden!

2009-08-15T10:49:00.001-07:00

Just an average Saturday night, four weddings! Kathy, Craig, and their kitchen staff are busy getting everything ready for tonight.

Each of the weddings are different. We have a buffet, a plated dinner, a platter service, and one of my personal favourites, a Cocktail Party Extraordinaire.

For the Cocktail Party Extraordinaire, the bride and groom are asked to pick a number of interactive stations from a list of possible options. Tonight husband and wife to be have chosen things like a carving station, a stir-fry bar, and the mashed potato bar. Which is a must see!!! For dessert, the guests, and wedding party will be taking a ride down the chocolate river! Check out our newly updated website for more information on the Cocktail Party extraordinaire wedding!!

And as for Mosport tonight... Another fun night filled with fast paced stock car racing. And don't forget the exciting King of the Hill, where anyone (providing they have a helmet, driver's license, and insurance) can bring their own vehicle onto the race track for a chance to race against everyone else that brought their own vehicles! Winner of King of the Hill is awarded a cash prize, and a spot in the final King of the Hill Race, at the end of the season!!!

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series was a Success!!!!

2009-08-10T09:01:00.000-07:00

Well, for the first time in I don't know how many years, we actually got the whole race in before it rained!!!

Saturday was also a great day for the Jazz Fest in Oshawa!!!

Now for this week... one wedding friday, and four saturday!! Also saturday is the stock car racing at Mosport International Raceway. For more information for this race please visit www.mosport.com While visiting this site, also check out info on the Grand Prix of Mosport, featuring the American Le Mans Series!!

August & Mosport go together

2009-08-07T10:29:00.000-07:00

August is now in full swing...and that means that Mosport is on all our minds!
We will be catering the Nascar Canadian Tire series this weekend rain or shine....that's the current issue!
Check out www.mosport.com for more information and how you can see the amazing cars zip around the oval track.

Our executive chef Kathy is developing jams and relishes that will be on sale at Watson's Farms located west of Bowmanville on Hwy 2...check out their website www.watsonfarms.ca

Life is normal

2009-05-06T05:46:00.000-07:00

Just the standard Wednesday morning...catering to Animal Plant, meeting with farmers about produce, interviewing for summer staff, expanding the kitchen, feeding Whitby seniors and Ontario Power Generation and getting ready to open the Tea house at Parkwood...should be finished by noon!

Green Mandate

2009-04-24T10:02:00.000-07:00

Kings Court Catering has just embarked on an ongoing quest to be more sustainable that will encompass four specific areas: Community, Environment, Heritage and Local Purchasing. We are committed to reduce waste, support local vendors, preserve local heritage and work closely with community organizations. We may never be perfect, but we are trying!

Waste:
Kings Court Catering has begun separating cardboard, paper, bottles, cans and waste in an effort to reduce garbage disposal. We will also be introducing a worm compost system at the Teahouse Restaurant to cut back on waste that ends up in landfill and will produce valuable worm castings that can be used to enhance the gardens at Parkwood Estate.
We have begun using Compostable disposable dishes that significantly decrease the amount of time required to breakdown when composted. Our drop off meal combos will be delivered using less plastic serving pieces, as we are in the process of implementing the use of Recyclable Food grade cardboard platters and bowls. We also offer a ‘Green Essentials’ package that uses real china dishes, cutlery and linen napkins which are 100% reusable.

Local Foods and Suppliers:
Local products and food suppliers are used whenever possible as a preference to support the local economy and local farmers. This will not only decrease carbon emissions, but also allow us to present fresher and better quality produce to our customers. Purchasing preference will be given to suppliers who use local vendors and practice good environmental standards

Carbon Offsets:
A carbon offset tax system will be put into place at the Teahouse Restaurant with credits used towards the purchase and installation of trees throughout our community. Our goal is 100 trees for the 100 days of summer. We are committed to plant 100 trees in conjunction with Valley’s 2000

Community Giving:
We are proud to be part of a community-committed organization that continues to embrace local charitable efforts with various organizations including: Rotary Club of Bowmanville, Bethesda House and Community Living Oshawa/Clarington. Our executive chef’s ongoing participation with the Breakfast Club at Central Public School is an example of our pledge to support our local community

Additional Efforts:
Our entire facility is currently lit by Compact Florescent Lighting (CFL) implemented through Veridian’s Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program.
During the printing process of our new corporate menu we decided to use Recycled paper products and vegetable dye ink to reduce potentially harmful chemicals into the atmosphere

MS walk a success!

2009-04-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

Danielle and Tracy both participated in the MS walk on Sunday and both had fun and felt they were helping to find a cure. Kevin was his loud self and MC-ed the Bowmanville walk and announced that Bowmanville should by pass last years total funds raised.

If you need your oil changed go to Mr Lube on May 9th and they will donate $5 for every change that day.Visit the website for more information www.mssociety.ca/chapters/durham/

Dart League to the point

2009-04-18T09:06:00.000-07:00

Spring must be here as we are catering to Newcastle Dart League's annual awards night. We've been doing this event for years and it is so nice to a large group of people appreciate the food we present. Tonight will no doubt be another great party.

Porsche @ Mosport

2009-04-15T07:33:00.000-07:00

Our kick off to Mosport for 2009 started in style with Porsche first ever client session in Canada.
We are honoured that we have been chosen to cater there big event. Working with Carlson Marketing and Porsche has been a great pleasure. www.carlsoncanada.com Robert it's been a blast!

The pictures have arrived

2009-04-14T08:34:00.000-07:00

We just uploaded some fabulous pictures from recent events and our interactive bridal tasting!