Dear Ms. Collin;

I hope that you will pass along my highest compliments to your chef(s) and catering staff who prepared and served such a stunning buffet for Spirit of Toronto. With the emphasis on the whisky, much of it otherwise inaccessible to many of the attendees, it is very difficult for food choices to compete. In the last two years in particular, although I certainly remember the whiskies I sampled, I find that it is the food that your team has prepared which is the subject of conversation for weeks on end. I recall my partner saying this year, “I hope they bring back those Yorkshire pudding and roast beef cups…” and you most certainly did not disappoint. The pears (poached?) prepared with Goldschlager and served with the warmed brie in phyllo pastry were absolutely brilliant, and the highlight of a wonderful sampling of food to compliment the whiskies. My one regret is that I live in London, Ontario and will have to wait until next year to enjoy your food again. I will definitely recommend you to my friends who live in Toronto and those who are planning an event in Toronto.

I hope we will see you again next year. Many thanks for making our experience at Spirit of Toronto so wonderful, year after year.

Best,

Dear Laura:

On behalf of the 2010 Gala Steering Committee, and on behalf of the RCI Council of Governors, I would like to extend our appreciation to the excellent catering done by Daniel et Daniel at our 5th Gala Dinner on April 22, 2010. I know that you made a great effort to ensure that our food selections at the reception and the dinner were within our budget, but still creative and delicious, and set the mood of a true “gala”.

I would also like to compliment the quality and professionalism of your servers, for whom no request seemed to be too much-every time a guest asked for something, the answer was “no problem”, or “yes, right away”.

Thank you again,

Dear Daniel et Daniel,

Greetings! Free The Children is delighted by your generous donation in support of your international food programs. We are currently allocating your donation to our nutritional foods project, part of our multifaceted Adopt A Village program in Kenya. Your contribution will directly support a healthy lunch program for more than 60 children. Not only will you be providing a healthy lunch, you will also be promoting healthy nutritional values within the community.

Thank you for making such a kind contribution. Either directly or through the beauty of the ripple effect, this gift will enhance the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of children in need. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving.

Sincerely,

Hi Pierre,

I just wanted to say THANK YOU for helping us with our party this weekend. It was so much fun. I only have the best things to say about the staff, and the food was amazing. I got so many compliments throughout the night. You guys are the best and I will definitely refer you to anyone who is throwing or having a party in the near future. My husband loved all of it and he loved the food and service especially. He even loved the theme!!! Yay! Whew!!

I loved all the little touches too – the cake (amazing – the detail of the silouettes were amazing – thank you chef!), the buffet menus and adding the orchids (you know – my favorite).

Thank you!

Dear Ms. Long:

WOW! is our reaction for your tremendous contribution to our successful Rare Event at the Distillery. The food was suberb, according to all attendees and you and your remarkable staff made such a great impression on everyone with the talent and warmth and enthusiasm which made the evening so special. On behalf of the organizing committee of “A Rare Event” in support of the Rare Lung Disease Reasearch Program at St. Michael’s Hospital we express our deep and sincere gratitude to you and Daniel et Daniel.

Sincerely,