Andy Snow

Team Contribution to the Creative Process

1. Set aside a specific time to share creative ideas.  This needs to be in a casual setting where everyone  is relaxed.  Possibly a staff lunch, a team meeting, or an afternoon  “happy hour”.  Be sure the team knows ahead of time when you will be meeting
 


2.  Ask them to offer wild and crazy ideas.  Usually, new items are a version of something that started as a wild and crazy thought like making an edible balloon from mozarella
 


3. Let the Culinary Staff be involved in the development of the new menu items. 
 


4. Let everyone taste and offer feedback.


5. Take pictures and get suggestions for presentation from the team.


6. Give credit where credit is due.  Remember to thank everyone for participating in the process and let them know when you will meet again, so they can be thinking on new ideas for the next meeting.

Fresh Mozzarella Balloon

Using home made fresh Mozzarella, warm a 2 oz piece in hot water until it is pliable and the consistency of bubble gum. Place the Mozzarella over the nozzle of a whipped cream dispenser and inflate the Mozzarella balloon to a 3 to 4 inch diameter. Remove from the nozzle holding cheese closed and twist the cheese to seal. Place the balloon on top of a fresh tomato salad seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, roasted garlic, sea salt and fresh pepper. Drizzle salad and balloon with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

Don’t expect it to “float” on the first try.
Have patience and some nice Chianti while doing this.

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Company name: Feastivities Events

City/State: Philadelphia, PA

Owners: Meryl & Andy Snow

Type of  company: Off-Prem

Years in business:  22

Facility description: 20,000 square foot commissary, warehouse and planning suite

Number of full time employees: 38

Website: www.feastivitiesevents.com

Company description: Like great performers, great caterers are known for their versatility. The most talented have the ability to portray a range of roles with ease. Feastivities is such a caterer.

Whether it be an elegant tent wedding, a Western-style barbecue, a formal corporate gala, holiday cocktails or a garden tea, Feastivities works closely with every client to bring that picture to life.