Icon Event Catering - Wins "National Corporate Caterer 2009"

Last Night in the Grand Ballroom in Parliment House Canberra, Icon Event Catering Director Roger Osborne was presented with the Highest award in Corporate Catering "Australian Corporate Caterer 2009".

Roger Osborne (right) is pictured here with the Hon. Philip Ruddock MP at Parliment House.

Monday, 12 October 2009

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THE SYMBOL OF EXCELLENCE FOR ICON

Icon Event Catering is thrilled to be announced winner of the prestigious accolade “Corporate Caterer of the Year 2009” at the annual National Restaurant & Catering Association Awards for Excellence.  “It’s a wonderful achievement.” said Roger Osborne; owner of the business based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Being the distinction of best practice in hospitality, the Awards for Excellence are highly sought after and celebrated.   As winners of NSW/ACT Corporate Caterer and being Finalist in this and Wedding Caterer categories for the past two years; Roger says “The judging process is extremely thorough and examines all aspects of the business.  Being recognised as the best Corporate Caterer against really tough competition at a national level is just fantastic.”

For over 20 years, Icon Event Catering has been fulfilling the event catering needs of a range of clientele; parties for discerning private clients, special events, weddings, and corporate functions.

A true ‘foodie’, Roger started his career winning an Apprenticeship Award in Practical Butchery before joining his father’s catering company for 6 years.   Upon establishing Icon Event Catering, Roger understood the many elements of a successful event.  “We are privileged to have an adaptable, collaborative team who go the extra mile to make every event a success and a very talented Head Chef, Jason Hook.”

A Gold Licence Caterer, Icon Event Catering provides event management as part of every function and offers an extensive range of menus including canapés, gourmet spit roasts, formal lunch & dinners, BBQ, beverage packages, buffet and desserts.

“One thing that sets us apart is our flexibility to design a menu to suit a specific theme or budget” says Roger.  “Our published menus are a guideline - every function and every client is unique.”

Preferred caterer at numerous stylish and popular Sydney venues, Icon Event Catering delivers all your function requirements including functions at private homes, on boats or public reserves.  “We make the entire event a pleasurable one – from initial contact through to a flawless function.”

Icon Event Catering, Ph: 1300 481 998, email: info@iconeventcatering.com.au, www.iconeventcatering.com.au