Fairy Tale
Fancy Pantry was contracted with to provide a brunch, with the original count of 30, at a backyard wedding approximately 3.5 months ahead of the event. The menu was finalized and all was well. Two months prior to the event, as the COVID pandemic continued, Fancy Pantry was notified that 8 people would not be in attendance and the count was changing from 30 to 22. The response from Sadie (the owner) was “Sounds good”. “This Covid world is a mess.” So it was a surprise when, two weeks later and with a final count of 21-22 Sadie sent a note: “I am not sure how to proceed….such a tiny event”. I did not want Sadie to lose money so I responded “Charge whatever is fair….do not want you to lose money”. All was well (at least for me). Another week goes by and another note from Sadie: “Typically we do not go out on an event for less than $1,000.00 worth of food. We made an exception since your group was a little smaller due to Covid. But now I am not sure what to do, because I want to be fair to your group also.” All I could think was, she knew the size of the group and had responded “Sounds good” but all of a sudden it is a problem so I inquired as to her intent. The response (17 days before the event!) was surprising: “If you have another option, I would love for you to take that. How about the afternoon caterer? Is he able to do the brunch, by chance?” This was followed by a phone call from Sadie to me berating my wedding planner who she had NEVER met and extolling her own business…shameful! In retrospect, Sadie did us a favor as this story has a happy Cinderella ending. The evening (reception) caterer (Chef Cary’s Cuisine) delivered the “glass slipper”, providing a wonderful selection of delectable, palate pleasing delights for the brunch and evening meals.
