Get ready for autumn galas, benefits, cocktail parties, and more: Here’s a preview of the latest ideas for catering, gifts, entertainment, and decor in Philadelphia.
Plenty, which opened a second location in Rittenhouse Square last spring, specializes in globally influenced sandwiches concocted with house-made and hyper-local ingredients. Ideal for spicing up in-office meetings, the catering menu includes paninis and sandwiches inspired by places like Texas, Norway, Argentina, Istanbul, Spain, and Korea. A large sandwich platter costs $120, serves from 10 to 14 people, and comes with pasta or potato salad.
Photo: Stefan Suchanec
For the Blogshop conference in Philadelphia earlier this year, local florist Sullivan Owen Floral & Event Design created an eye-catching photo backdrop adorned with fresh flowers. Owen, who was named “Best Florist” by Philadelphia magazine in 2011, has since brought the backdrop to other events in the Philadelphia metro area and is working on new variations.
Photo: Angela and Ithyle for Blogshop
Welcome out-of-town conference guests to the City of Brotherly Love with Maptote’s Phildelphia Mapnote. The 4- by 9-inch flat card, $4.50 each, highlights iconic local sites and imagery and comes with a 100 percent recycled envelope. Bulk pricing starts at 50 cards, and bulk prices are available on request.
Photo: Courtesy of Maptote
Aroma Express, a Canada-based mobile coffee and espresso bar, is now offering services for events on the East Coast, including in Pennsylvania. Available for meetings, trade shows, conventions, product launches, and more, the company's espresso tricycle is a full-service coffee shop on wheels with skilled baristas. The basic package includes four hours of unlimited service and starts from $675.
Photo: Courtesy of Aroma Express
