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Top International Awards for Culinary Capers Catering

posted on 8:44 AM, August 18, 2009
Las Vegas, NV – Culinary Capers Catering was the recipient of the International Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Award at the annual catersource conference in Las Vegas. Company president Debra Lykkemark accepted the ACE award at the opening general session of catering industry professionals on Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Las Vegas Hilton.

The catersource ACE Award recognizes companies that have shown leadership and noteworthy achievement in the catering industry through culinary, business, community and professional development. “We are extremely proud to be honoured with the prestigious ACE Award,” said Debra Lykkemark, president of Culinary Capers. “When I opened the company 23 years ago, we set out to be one of the top caterers. To be recognized by my peers in the international catering community for our hard work is extremely gratifying and a tribute to our entire team.”

Culinary Capers also took home three awards at the 2008 CATIE Awards (Catered Arts through Innovative Excellence). Jimmy Choo Inspired CakeThe CATIE Awards are presented by the International Caterers Association, another highlight of the 2009 catersource Conference and Tradeshow, an international event attended by over 4000 catering industry professionals. The awards are designed to recognize the achievements of caterers from around the world.

The winning entries were in the following three categories: Best Plated Menu for a spectacular six-course plated lunch focused on seasonal ingredients in Whistler, BC for 330 guests (menu attached); Best Hors d’oeuvre for a foie gras parfait with spiced apple brioche and cardamom croquant, created for an exclusive event for Louis Vuitton; and Best Celebration Cake for a birthday cake, inspired by Jimmy Choo designer shoes, for an ultra-stylish birthday soiree.

About Culinary Capers Catering

Culinary Capers Catering is the Vancouver market leader in off-premise catering. Company president and CEO Debra Lykkemark heads a group of top professionals dedicated to producing cutting edge cuisine, innovative presentation, contemporary design and courteous service. The award-winning kitchen team was the official caterer for the BC Canada Pavilion in Beijing during the 2008 Summer Games. Ms. Lykkemark has been featured as one of Canada’s top 100 women business owners by Profit magazine and Culinary Capers was ranked 64th in the 2008 edition.

Information about Culinary Capers Catering can be found at www.culinarycapers.com