Certified Wedding Coordinator & Event Planner

Shirley Trainor

Certified Wedding Coordinator & Event Planner

3130 Balfour Road, Suite 286

Brentwood, CA 94513

P: (925) 478-0215| F: (925) 513-7842

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Simply Sensational Events and Catering

THE COMPANY 3

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL EVENTS & CATERING 4

OWNERS BACKGROUND 5

CERTIFICATIONS 6

MANAGEMENT TEAM 7

GOALS & PROBLEMS TO SOLVE 8

CLIENT PROJECT SHEET 9

MENUS10

PREFFERED VENDORS27

CONTRACT32

The Company

Simply Sensational Events and Catering is a premier event management and catering company that offers many flexible catering and event planning solutions to businesses and individuals throughout the Northern California Region.

We specialize in production/coordination of events offering a complete list of available services such as fine linen, site location, wait staff, entertainment, décor and props, flowers, transportation and valet service, live music and DJ’s, sound systems, videotaping and projection, photographers, tenting, canopies, dance floors, magicians, clowns, catering (including baked goods) menus, themed events, and food stations.

Simply Sensational Events and Catering partners with events producers to help execute all aspects of our clients’ event.

What sets Simply Sensational Events and Catering apart from our competitors is that we offer a concierge services that caters to the needs of our clients’ surrounding their event for the day of service. Everything from running an errand, grocery shopping, to stocking a vacation rental with snacks.

Simply Sensational Events and Catering

General Description

Simply Sensational Events and Catering located in Brentwood, CA, does everything fromintimate luncheons to stunning weddings, inspired theme parties and formal corporate occasions. We offer the inspiration, attention to detail, and culinary creativity that will allow our clients to make their event memorable.

The Company’s Mission

Our mission is to make every client look great to their guest, who will then ask the host the million-dollar question, “Who did this event?”

Background of the Business Owner

Shirley Trainor has over 16 years’ experience providing customer Service working for just one employer. She has a 5year background in sales and merchandising working for the world’s largest Neckwear Manufacture.

Founder of Professional Women’s' Workshop is committed to educating women of color in underserved communities on how to create, design, and build successful businesses and other areas of interest.

A graduate of California State University, Hayward. Shirley has had the opportunity to learn how humans develop from conception to the end of life. She has had the opportunity to grow, learn, live and experience, the challenges in working with groups from various cultures and thinking out of the box.

Background of the Business Owner

Shirley Trainor has over 16 years’ experience providing customer Service working for just one employer. She has a 5year background in sales and merchandising working for the world’s largest Neckwear Manufacture.

Founder of Professional Womens' Workshop is committed to educating women of color in underserved communities on how to create, design, and build successful businesses and other areas of interest.

A graduate of California State University, Hayward. Shirley has had the opportunity to learn how humans develop from conception to the end of life. She has had the opportunity to grow, learn, live and experience, the challenges in working with groups from various cultures and thinking out of the box.

Shirley brings has obtained knowledge and experience of her industry through her commitment to serving as volunteer Ambassador with community based organizations and other non-profit agencies that host large annual fundraising events and Gala’s.

Since 2011 Shirley has worked as an Independent Event Planner and Caterer with Linen Life Gallery, and Imagine Affairs Art Gallery. Creating events for individuals and companies, managing a staff of ten employees to serve wedding receptions, luncheons, bridal showers, birthday parties, Christmas luncheons, and volunteer appreciation dinners with of guest of 150 or more in attendance.

CERTIFICATIONS / ASSOCIATIONS

Certified Wedding and Event Planner

Safe Serv Certified

NACE (National Association of Catering Executives

Management Team

Shirley Trainor, CEO

3140 Balfour Road, Suite 286

Brentwood, CA 94513

Lawrence Beverly, Executive Chef

Veronica Parker, CFO

Jerome Trainor Sr., Office Manager

Jerome Trainor Jr., Event Staff

Peggy Holland, Event Staff

Tracey Kelton, Event Staff

Ashley Will, CPA

Long Term Development Goals

The first goals set for Simply Sensational Events and Catering is to build its clientele to at least 20 corporate accounts that do repeat business monthly. The second goal is to secure a Commissary of its own to operate from and reach net sales of $100,000.00 after expenses.

The company will apply for Certification through SBA and compete for business with the Federal Government as a woman owned small business, small economically disadvantaged business, and take advantage of the 8a business development program.

The problem the product or service solves:

The problem Simply Sensational Events and Catering will solve is to provide full service catering, and event services to individuals, and companies that cannot produce the volume, man hours and types of products we can provide for them.

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MENUS

BREAKFAST

BASIC CONTINENTAL: $5.95 PER PERSON

Choose 2 of the Following Bakery Selections:

Mini Muffins - Blueberry, Apple Walnut, Banana Nut, and More

Mini Scones Orange Cranberry

Assorted Mini Danishes

Assorted Bagels: Wheat, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, and Seeded

Choice of 1 of Cream Cheese Spreads: Strawberry Cream, Blueberry Cream, or Plain

CLASSIC CONTINENTAL: $7.15 PER PERSON

Bagels and Fresh Fruit

Assorted Bagels: Wheat, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, and Seeded

Choice of 1 Cream Cheese Spreads: Cinnamon Apple, Strawberry Cream, Blueberry Cream, or Plain

Choose 1 of the Following:

Fresh Fruit Platter Served with Yogurt And Granola

Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit Platter Garnished with Fresh Berries

Individual Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

BREAKFAST

EXECUTIVE CONTINENTAL: $9.55 PER PERSON

Choose 2 of the Following Bakery Selections:

Mini Apple Turnovers

Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Selection of Mini Muffins

Mini Scones Orange Cranberry

Assorted Mini Danishes

Assorted Bagels: Wheat, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin, and Seeded

Choice of 1 of Cream Cheese Spreads:

Cinnamon Apple, Strawberry Cream, Blueberry Cream, or Plain

Choose 1 of the Following:

Fresh Fruit Platter Served with Yogurts and Granola

Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit Platter Garnished with Fresh Berries

Individual Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

LIGHT & FIT CONTINENTAL: $7.50 PER PERSON

Choose 3 of the Following Selections:

Healthy Dry Cereals served with Fresh Bananas and Milk

Hot Oatmeal

Breakfast Bars

Hard Boiled Eggs

Individual Light and Fit Yogurts

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST BURRITOS: $7.15 PER PERSON

Choose any 3:

Ham and Cheese

Bacon and Cheese

Breakfast Sausage and Cheese

Potatoes and Cheese No Meat

Light and Fit” Breakfast Burrito- Whole Wheat Wrap, Eggs, Spinach, Feta Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes

*All Individual Burritos Come with Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Onions and Peppers Inside

**Ketchup, Tabasco and Salsa on the Side

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES: $??? PER PERSON

Choose any 2:

Sausage, Egg, & Cheese

Ham, Egg, & Cheese

Bacon, Egg, & Cheese

Egg & Cheese

Served on an English muffin with Mayonnaise & Ketchup Packets on the side

BREAKFAST

CRAMBLED EGGS: $7.50 PER PERSON

Choose any 1:

Ham Scramble- Onions, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms and Ham

Bacon Scramble- Onions, Mushrooms, Red Bells and Bacon

Veggies Scramble- Spinach, Zucchini, Onions, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Served with Warm Flour Tortillas, Cheese, Sour Cream and Salsa

QUICHE:

Choose any 1:

Ham and Cheese Quiche

Bacon, Swiss, and Mushroom Quiche

Spinach and Caramelized Onions Quiche

Veggie Quiche

BREAKFAST

FULL HOT BREAKFAST:

Choose 3 from the Following Selections:

Scrambled Eggs

Home Fried Potatoes

Bacon

Breakfast Sausage (Turkey Sausage Available)

Chicken Apple Sausage

French Toast

Biscuits

BREAKFAST

BEVERAGES

ADD COFFEE SERVICE: $1.80 PER PERSON

(Regular and Decaf Coffee, Cups, Coffee Stirs, Sugar, Sweet and Low, Half and Half, Assorted Flavored Creamers)

ADD ORANGE JUICE $1.50 PER PERSON (CLEAR CUP AND JUICE CARAFE)

ADD ASSORTED HOT HERBAL TEA BOX $1.20 PER PERSON (INDIVIDUAL TEA BAGS AND CUPS)

ADD MINI BOTTLED WATERS $1.20 PER PERSON

ADD 16OZ BOTTLED WATERS $1.50 PER PERSON

SNACKS & FRUIT

ADD INDIVIDUAL LIGHT AND FIT YOGURTS $1.20 PER PERSON

ADD FRESH FRUIT SALAD $2.40 PER PERSON

ADD INDIVIDUAL FRESH FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAITS $2.40 PER PERSON

ADD FRUIT SELECTION FOR $3.00 PER PERSON

FRESH FRUIT PLATTER SERVED WITH YOGURT AND GRANOLA

FRESH FRUIT PLATTER GARNISHED WITH FRESH BERRIES

BOXED LUNCH

ADD-ON BAKERY ITEMS

1 ADDITIONAL BAKERY SELECTION - $2.40 PER PERSON

2 ADDITIONAL BAKERY SELECTIONS - $3.00 PER PERSON

MINI APPLE TURNOVERS

APPLE CRANBERRY OR APPLE CRISP

MINI CINNAMON ROLLS

SELECTION OF MINI MUFFINS OR COFFEE CAKE-, MINI SCONES ORANGE CRANBERRY

ASSORTED MINI DANISHES

ASSORTED BAGELS WHEAT, PLAIN, CINNAMON RAISIN, AND SEEDED

CHOICE OF 1 OF CHEESE SPREADS: CINNAMON APPLE, STRAWBERRY CREAM

WORKING BOX LUNCH: $8.50 PER PERSON

You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps (turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie)

Comes with Individual Potato Chips

HALF SANDWICH & SALAD BOX LUNCH: $8.50 PER PERSON

You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps (turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie)

Comes with Green Salad and 2 dressings:

Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Dressing, Caesar Dressing, Creamy Pesto Dressing, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard Dressing, Italian Pesto Vinaigrette, Basil Vinaigrette, Spicy Peanut Dressing, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Salsa Ranch Dressing, Sesame Soy Vinaigrette, & Thousand Island Dressing, and Ranch.

CLASSIC BOX LUNCH

BOX LUNCH

: $9.50 PER PERSON

You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps (turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie)

Pasta Salad and Fresh Fruit Salad ($.75 cents per Person to substitute Green Salad)

DESSERTS AND BEVERAGES:

Add Fresh Baked Cookies $1.75 per Person- Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Golden Raisin Oatmeal Walnut or Pecan

Add our Assorted Gourmet Brownies $3.00 per Person

Assorted Cookies and Gourmet Brownies $2.10 per Person

Add Assorted Chilled Sodas and Bottled Waters $1.50 per Person

COLD LUNCH

COLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

Our Assorted Fresh Bread Basket:

Whole Wheat, Sourdough, Garlic Cheese Sourdough Roll, Rosemary Herb Bread, and Croissant

3 Sandwich Meats of your Choice:

Sliced Turkey Breast, Sliced Deli Chicken Breast, Honey Baked Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie,

Albacore Tuna, Chicken Salad or Egg Salad

3 Types of Sliced Cheese of your Choice:

Jack, Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Provolone

Condiment Tray of Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sprouts, Red Onion, and Pickles. Mayonnaise and Mustard on the Side

FULL SANDWICHES/WRAPS & GREEN SALAD BUFFET: $8.35 PER PERSON

You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps

(turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie)

Green Salad with your choice 2 Salad Dressings (see below)

($.50 cents to substitute salad)

BOX LUNCH

HALF SANDWICH/WRAP & GREEN SALAD BUFFET: $7.15 PER PERSON

You’re Choice of Sandwiches and/or Wraps

(turkey, ham, roast beef, deli chicken, chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, & veggie)

Green Salad with your choice 2 Homemade Dressings (see below)

($.50 cents to substitute salad)

COLD LUNCH

COLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

GOURMET SANDWICH AND GREEN SALAD BUFFET: $8.35 PER PERSON

Choose any 3 from the Following

The Turkey Club- Sliced Turkey Breast on Sourdough or Honey wheat, y Bread Avocado, and Bacon

The Chicken Basil- Grilled Chicken Sandwich on Fresh Rosemary Bread with Basil Mayonnaise, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Sweet Red Onion, and Romaine Lettuce

Roast Beef on Sourdough Bread or Honey Wheat Bread served with Roasted Red Pepper Mayonnaise, Smoked Cheddar Cheese,Tomato, and Lettuce

Ultimate Veggie- Fresh Spinach, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Sweet Red Onion on Rosemary Bread with Mozzarella Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Basil Mayonnaise

Green Salad with your choice 2 Homemade Dressings (see below)

($.50 cents to substitute salad)

COLD LUNCH

COLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

GOURMET WRAPS AND GREEN SALAD BUFFET: $8.35 PER PERSON

Choose any 3 from the Following:

Santa Fe- Grilled Chicken on Chipotle Wrap with Spanish Rice, Black Bean Salsa, Pepper Jack Cheese, Fresh Cilantro, Lettuce and Tomato

Chicken Caesar- Grilled Chicken on Garlic Herb Wrap, Shredded Romaine, Fresh Parmesan Cheese, Tomato, and Caesar Dressing

Ultimate Veggie Wrap- Chive Cream Cheese Spread, Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Fresh Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Tomato, Zucchini and Mushrooms on Whole Wheat or Spinach Wrap

Green Salad with your choice 2 Homemade Dressings (see below)

($.50 cents to substitute salad)

UILD YOUR OWN SALAD BUFFET: $11.95 PER PERSON

Chef Salad- Mixed Salad Greens, Sliced Turkey, Ham, Cheeses, HardBoiled Eggs, Diced Tomatoes, Black Olives, Croutons, and yourChoice of 3 salad dressings (see below). Comes with Fresh Baked Bread and Butter

Taco Salad- Mixed Salad Greens, Taco Meat, or Grilled Chicken Strips, Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Chopped Green Onion, Sliced Black Olives, Guacamole, and Black Beans Served with Tortilla Chips, Salsa Ranch Dressing and Homemade Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Salad Bar- Mixed Salad Greens Served, Grilled Chicken Strips, Diced Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Eggs, Cheese, Cucumbers, Sprouts, Black Olives, Garbanzo Beans, Sun Flower Seed, Fried Onions, Craisins, Croutons, served with your choice of 3 dressings (see below). Comes with BakedBread and Butter

COLD LUNCH

COLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

ADD-ONS TO ANY MENU

Add Bag of Chips $1.50 per Person

Add Homemade Soup $3.00 per Person

Chicken Gumbo

Creamy Potato

Minestrone

Chicken Noodle

Vegetable Beef

Add 1 Salad Selection $2.40 per Person

Add 2 Salad Selections $4.80 per Person

Garden Green Salad (Served with your choice of 2 salad dressings)

Fresh Fruit Platter

Baby Mixed Greens (Served with our Raspberry Vinaigrette)

HOT LUNCH

COLD LUNCH BUFFET - 10 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

Tossed Caesar Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad

House Pasta Salad or Salad of the Week (Chefs Choice)

Fresh Fruit Salad Tossed in a Poppy Seed Lime Dressing

Dressings:

Apple Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Dressing, Caesar Dressing, Chardonnay Dijon Vinaigrette, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Creamy Dill Dressing, Creamy Pesto Dressing, Fresh Herb Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard Dressing, Italian Pesto Vinaigrette, Spicy Peanut Dressing, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Salsa Ranch Dressing, & Thousand Island Dressing.

Desserts and Beverages:

Add Fresh Baked Cookies $1.75 per Person

Add our Assorted Gourmet Brownies $3.00 per Person

Add Assorted Chilled Sodas and Bottled Waters $1.50 per Person

Tri-Tip $10.75 per Person

Our Carved Tri Tip served with Deli Rolls,Barbeque Sauce, Peppercorn Mayonnaise or Horseradish Cream on the Side.

Condiment Tray on the Side

Barbeque Beef Sandwiches $9.55 per Person-

Shredded Barbeque Beef in our Rich Barbeque Sauce served with Deli Rolls

Cheese Steak Sandwiches $9.55 per Person

Roast Beef Grilled with Onions, Peppers and Mushroom. Served assorted Cheese Tray and Deli Rolls

FRENCH DIP $9.55 PER PERSON-

SLICED ROAST BEEF SERVED WITH FRENCH ROLLS, PROVOLONE CHEESE, AND AU JUS ON THE SIDE

HOT LUNCH

HOT LUNCH BUFFET - 25 PERSON MINIMUM (DELIVERY & TAX NOT INCLUDED)

ADD SIDE SALAD $2.40 PER PERSON:

GREEN SALAD SERVED WITH 2 DRESSINGS

TRADITIONAL POTATO SALAD

MACARONI SALAD

FRESH FRUIT SALAD

SALAD SELECTIONS SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF 2 DRESSINGS:

GARDEN GREEN SALAD- ROMAINE AND RED LEAF LETTUCE, LAYERED WITH SHREDDED CARROTS AND CABBAGE, TOMATOES, AND CUCUMBERS

HAND CUT GREEN SALAD- ROMAINE AND RED LEAF LETTUCE, LAYERED WITH SHREDDED CARROTS AND CABBAGE

TOSSED CAESAR SALAD- HAND CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE TOSSED ON SITE WITH FRESH PARMESAN CHEESE, CROUTONS, AND CAESAR DRESSING

BUTTER LEAF SALAD- BUTTER LEAF AND RED LEAF GREENS, LAYERED WITH MANDARIN ORANGES, ARTICHOKE HEARTS, SWEET RED ONIONS, FETA CHEESE, GARNISHED WITH CHOPPED PECAN

BABY MIXED GREENS SALAD- SPRING GREENS, FETA CHEESE, SWEET RED ONION, AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS

SPINACH SALAD- BABY SPINACH LEAVES, LAYERED WITH HARD BOILED EGGS, BACON BITS, CHEDDAR CHEESE, SLICED MUSHROOMS, CROUTONS