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“So we have to use your caterer, Crushed Ice Catering?”

It’s a common question that the Ice House is asked quite often. Here at the Ice House, we have an exclusive catering partnership with Crushed Ice Catering. To most, it is viewed as a benefit – but to some, it comes with many questions. Since our inception, Crushed Ice Catering has always been a part of the Ice House – even before the Ice House was complete in 2011.

We are going to highlight why our partnership with an exclusive caterer, Crushed Ice Catering, is beneficial to you and your next event:

We ALL know the ropes.

Whether we are team Ice House or team Crushed Ice Catering, all of our managers know the venue and the food service operation like the back of our hands. Our Chef and Kitchen Staff know how to operate the equipment, and even had their hand in the kitchen design – to promote the best use of space and efficiency. The are no limitations or unknowns when using the equipment. Everyone knows where everything is, at all times – which can be a huge time-saver during your event.

Last minute requests can easily be fulfilled. 

So you didn’t know the Great Aunt Sally was allergic to soy, and Crushed Ice Catering‘s Asian Take Away Station just isn’t going to cut it for her appetite and dietary restrictions. No fear! Having our kitchen on-site allows our Chef to dip into his inventory, creating a customized dish on-the-fly to not only appease Great Aunt Sally, but leave her saving, “where did they pull that deliciousness from?”

A guest drops their fork on the ground? It can easily be replaced.

Your college fraternity brothers are drinking tequila like it’s senior year all over again – we can dip into the liquor room to re-stock (and we hold all necessary insurance (liquor, facility, etc), which is a huge plus +).

We have you covered, and so does our staff. 

Rather than one dedicated event representative, you receive two. One for catering, one for the venue. What does this mean for your event? Each of our managers are cross-trained in EVERY department, and essentially you have MULTIPLE sets of eyes on EVERY aspect of your event. We are all inter-changeable. Lauren, your Catering Manager, is fully capable of coordinating your Ceremony if need be. And Erica, your Ice House Manager, is TIPS certified to step behind the bar if the lines are a little too long for our liking. We have each other’s back, and will not stand to see one fail.

Another HUGE benefit is that all of our staff is both Ice House and Crushed Ice Catering staff. We are a sister-company, and every one on-site for your special day knows where everything is. Need directions to the nearest restroom? Let our staff guide you. Need one extra place setting for a vendor? We have tables and chairs on-site. They are not only pros when it comes to the the food service, but the venue as well.

The real difference is in the food. 

What it really comes down to is the food quality. Your food is arriving on your guests tables hot, fresh and most importantly, restaurant-quality. We do not have the need to freeze, reheat or transport your food. Crushed Ice Catering kitchen is here, on-site, so the need for traveling, hot boxes and warming ovens is non-existent. Your food is cooked the DAY OF your event. This speaks volumes for the quality of the food.

We hope we left you with some valuable insight into our exclusive relationship with Crushed Ice Catering at the Ice House. We love being a part of both sister companies – and the true difference comes out in the execution of your event. We would not be successful if it were not for our partnership. We are one big happy family – ensuring that your special day goes flawlessly.

Cheers!

Erica