From an expansive space on Gus Hipp Blvd., in Rockledge that includes an intake area, tasting room, large kitchen and storage area, Hazley explained that event preparation is key to pulling off the perfect party. “We have an extensive Q&A session with clients,” she said, “and none of our menus are set. We may repeat a dish, but each menu is unique to each client’s needs, the event and the venue,” she said. After the Q&A, clients are invited to a sit down tasting, and items are culled or added to the menu to create the ultimate menu for the event. Hazley helps as many as 150 clients a year, from a simple wedding venue with 100, to large-scale corporate events, food festivals and special events. Things really ramp up between October and April, but Two Chicks and a Pot caters any time of the year. Her favorite foods to cook are “comfort foods,” such as Mac ‘n Cheese, casseroles and a Rosemary Chicken Bacon dish that she swears guests swoon over. She does not, however – will not, however – bake anything. “Oh nooo,” she said, “that’s not my specialty and we have so many good ones I would rather refer out to.” There are a variety of suggested menu options including Small Plates, Seafood, Kid-Friendly, Gluten-Free and Vegan, but really the only limit is the imagination of the planner. (These options have become so popular among clients that Hazley is going to launch a meal-prep service in April, with delivery and pick up options for clients, who will order through an online listing.) Key to stress-free party planning is research and planning. Hazley encourages party planners to search online to check out party themes, menus, decorating, rentals and flowers because there is so much out there. Ideas can then be creatively adapted or modified to individual preferences, dietary needs, etc. Of course, costs are dependent on the number attending/ amount and types of food/length of event, though Two Chicks and a Pot does include flatware, china, stemware and serving dishes in the event quote, which starts at about $3,000 for a 100 person wedding (not including tax and tip). Bartending service attendants can be added for an additional $200 per event. For more ideas or information, visit online at www.twochicksandapot.com or call 321-252-5111 to schedule a consultation.
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