Virtual Galas & Events - Ridgewells Catering€¦ · Planning an event right now is not easy. The...
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Virtual Galas & Events We know. Planning an event right now is not easy. The safety and health considerations, restrictions, and questions that event planners face today are unlike anything any of us have ever seen, and it can all feel completely overwhelming. Still, you have events that need to be held, and goals to meet for your attendees and stakeholders. Enter: virtual events. The good news? Ridgewells has over 90 years of experience catering events of every size and scope imaginable, and we’re ready to help ensure your attendees, sponsors, and clients enjoy a virtual event experience that lives up to the standards they’re accustomed to and expect. Take a peek at some of our innovative new concepts that are specifically designed to drive engagement for your next virtual event. Whatever your event type and goals, no matter the size, we have options that are fully customizable to fit your event! [email protected]
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Virtual Galas &EventsWe know. Planning an event right now is not easy. The safety and health considerations, restrictions, and questions that event planners face today are unlike anything any of us have ever seen, and it can all feel completely overwhelming. Still, you have events that need to be held, and goals to meet for your attendees and stakeholders. Enter: virtual events.
The good news? Ridgewells has over 90 years of experience catering events of every size and scope imaginable, and we’re ready to help ensure your attendees, sponsors, and clients enjoy a virtual event experience that lives up to the standards they’re accustomed to and expect.
Take a peek at some of our innovative new concepts that are specifically designed to drive engagement for your next virtual event. Whatever your event type and goals, no matter the size, we have options that are fully customizable to fit your event!
W H A T ’ S I N S I D E
Looking for the perfect festive snack? We’ll customize a delicious spread for you, such as a gourmet cheese & charcuterie plate, fruit, nuts, locally-made crackers, or sweets. Combine it with a split of sparkling wine and fresh pressed house-made juice for a fun bellini!
H O W T O U S E I T
The Bubbly & Bites party box is a perfect Thank You gift for attendees who’ve purchased a ticket to your virtual event! It’s also a great holiday gift, perk for a donation or investment, or appreciation gesture for your keynote presenters. You can even utilize it for a virtual team meeting, working lunch, or happy hour!
C U S T O M I Z E I T
Your box (or bag) and its contents are fully customizable. We’ll work with you to create the perfect menu. You can customize the labels and packaging for your brand and/or event. Add some custom branded swag, such as cutting boards or kitchen towels, to create a higher end offering and expand your options for usage.
Bubbly & BitesP A R T Y B O X 1
W H A T ’ S I N S I D EYour sponsors, patrons, and VIP attendees deserve something special. Whether it’s a gourmet multi-course and ready-made meal delivered
locally, or a specialty box of gourmet food selections shipped to sponsors across the nation, we’ll collaborate with you to curate the perfect menu. Check out the next page for an example of an actual
box we recently produced for a client!
H O W T O U S E I TThe Sponsors & VIP box is perfect for those times when you want to surprise and delight your most valuable attendees. This is also a great option if your VIP guests are spread across a large area, or the entire
country, as it can be built to ship domestically.
C U S T O M I Z E I TYour box is fully customizable. We can provide heavy-duty cardboard
boxes with all-over printing (PMS and CMYK matching to ensure it meets your brand color standards), and even a customized wooden
keepsake box on the interior for an ultra high-end option. Add gourmet foods, branded swag, ready-made cocktails, or fine wine/champagne to provide a full VIP experience in a box!
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Sponsors & VIPS A M P L E B O X
This is an actual VIP box produced for a client. It included a customized cardboard box with a wooden keepsake box interior, a selection of gourmet bites, and ready-made cocktails. It was shipped to clients across the United States!
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W H A T ’ S I N S I D E
P A R T Y B O X 3
For local attendees, send them a multi-course meal to indulge in while they enjoy your programming! Meals
are fully prepared, individually packaged, and come with simple
reheating instructions. Just heat and serve! We’ll work with you to craft a menu that suits your events, and the
dietary needs of your guests.
H O W T O U S E I T
Virtual galas, awards ceremonies, online auctions, or working business
meetings – the classic meal is perfect for attendees who live
locally! We offer plenty of options to get the meals into the hands of your
guests, including creating a centralized local pickup location, or
delivering direct to their door.
C U S T O M I Z E I T
Branded menus, food labels, and packaging (boxes and/or bags) can all be customized to fit your needs. We’ll also pack your program and
auction information, or other printed collateral you’d like to include!
Everything from the menu to the packaging is yours to customize. All food comes individually packaged.
Chef’s ClassicS A M P L E M E N U & L O G I S T I C S
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TOP LEFT: Typical food presentation. Meals are packaged individually and arrive fully prepared in oven-safe disposable containers. Heating instructions are included and are simple to follow. Reheat and enjoy!
ABOVE: Centralized pickup location example. For this private school virtual gala, event organizers and volunteers coordinated for their attendees to pick up at their school. Stations were set with gala swag and auction information, alcoholic beverages, and our refrigerated truck was onsite to keep food stored at a safe temperature. Guests did not have to leave their vehicle to pickup!
LEFT: Example of standard Ridgewells bag, packed with food and printed materials. Each bag is labeled with the attendee’s name, so meal choices and dietary needs are accurately packed and distributed.
Tell Me More…F A Q
H O W D O I G E T T H E S E T O M Y C L I E N T S / A T T E N D E E S ?
We offer several options to get your boxes safely into the hands of your guests. This includes low or no-contact pickup options, either at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD, or a centralized location in the D.C. Metro Area (e.g. your office building parking lot). We also offer delivery throughout the area, and can even ship boxes that contain items with stable shelf lives.
W H A T I F I H A V E G U E S T S O U T O F S T A T E ?
No problem! We can ship boxes anywhere in the United States. We’ll work with you to curate the perfect box that meets your needs, while also carefully considering how food items hold up during the shipping process.
B U T I ’ D P R E F E R T O S E N D M E A L S T O M Y O U T - O F - S T A T E G U E S T S …
Ridgewells is a proud member of the Leading Caterers of America. We have a network of peers throughout the country who represent the top-tier, best catering companies in the nation. If you want fresh meals delivered in other market areas, we can arrange that for you!
I N E E D O U R P A C K A G I N G T O B E O N - B R A N D . W H A T C A N Y O U D O ?
We are partnered with the D.C. area’s leading creatives, who specialize in design for print materials and packaging. No matter what the scope of your work, we can coordinate everything for you. PMS or CMYK color matching, usage of your logos and graphics or generating custom graphics and design, or dreaming up an entirely new concept from the ground-up, the options are endless and professional.
A C U S T O M B O X I S M O R E T H A N I W A N T T O T A K E O N . W H A T C A N Y O U D O T H A T ’ S S I M P L E R A N D F A S T E R ?
We have bags and boxes that are beautifully designed with the Ridgewells brand, and we are happy to include custom labels if you wish!
O T H E R T H A N F O O D , W H A T E L S E C A N I I N C L U D E I N M Y B O X ?
We’re happy to pack other printed materials, custom swag (yours, or we can source it for you), or beverages such as pre-mixed cocktails, fresh pressed juices, wine, or champagne. Please note that liquor laws vary from state-to-state, so options for shipping alcohol may vary.
