Hostess with the Mostess: Entertaining Tips

Exciting news: Our Joan Bever, director of food and beverage for catering and banquet operations at The Breakers, was recently featured on Oh My Goodness Gracious, offering some of her tips and tricks for entertaining…

Oh My Goodness Gracious asked Joan a few questions. Here’s sneak peek at what she shared…

What advice do you have for the budding host or hostess?
Joan Bever: There are really no rules when it comes to selecting a menu. We like to tell our clients to think of the dinner menu as if you were having friends over your home – you can’t make everyone happy with your menu, but with at least three sensational courses you know everyone will find something they like and enjoy a wonderful evening.

Another “must do” for special events is to incorporate an element of surprise. Ensure a “wow factor” with an interactive element – like a pizza station or a candy bar – or, add fun to your event with fireworks, sparklers or unique party favors.

Is there a Breakers staff motto / tip from your culture of excellence you’d be willing to share?
Joan Bever: The Breakers stands alone with unmatched quality and versatility in cuisine, presentation and service. Our working environment is characterized by teamwork and dedication, while consistently providing a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to all guests at all times.

As our president, Paul Leone says, “We believe that to achieve our goals, the most important element of our strategy is to attract, retain, and develop the best and brightest talent in the hospitality industry.” That extraordinary emphasis on our team clearly benefits our clients.

Visit Oh My Goodness Gracious to read all Joan’s surprisingly entertaining tips…

Special thanks to Allison of Oh My Goodness Gracious for the lovely feature!