a few of the hundreds of testimonials we have received
Curtis & Emily
Cynthia, Kim & The B.O.B. Staff - We wanted to take a minute
to express our gratitude and thanks for the great experience we had
at The B.O.B. From the first phone call - all the way to cleaning
up after the reception - your staff was spectacular! From Angela
carrying my plate from the buffet back to the head table (so I wouldn't
spill it on my dress) to turning up the A.C. when it was getting to
warm - everyone was helpful and kind. I especially would like
to compliment Cynthia - she was exceptionally helpful. She made
all of our last minute changes and requests with a smile! Thank
you also for all of you setting up the decor for us (pumpkins and apples)
it took so much stress off our family. I would recommend your
facility to anyone. Thanks for making our dream wedding come true!
Susan Meschino - RDV Corporation
Dear Kim - I would like to take this opportunity to thank you,
Chef David and his staff for the excellent catering service provided
to RDV Corporation during our annual staff summer party on July 29 at
Strikers. Not only was the food delicious and beautifully presented
during our event, but the enthusiastic service you demonstrated to my
assistand, Heather Caywood, prior to the even was exceptional.
Party planning is a pleasure when the client has confidence that the
vendor will "deliver" and The Gilmore Collection staff certainly
met every expectation. We wish you continued success as you offer
catering service to our community.
Libby Ferin - Herman Miller
Kim - Thanks so much for all your work with the Herman Miller
Environment Conference. The food & beverage for the event
was OUTSTANDING and couldn't have been more "Earth Friendly."
Everyone I talked to loved the selection. It's always a joy to
work with you and your team!
Lody P. Zwarensteyn - President,
Alliance for Health
Kim - Thank you for catering the Alliance for Health's annual
fundraiser, "Once in a Blue Moon," held on January 9, 2004
at Fredrick Meijer Gardens. The food was excellent and the presentation
outstanding. We received many wonderful comments. Our members
and friends have become accustomed to high quality and outstanding service
at this event. The Gilmore Collection delivered. We also
recognize and appreciate the significan discount in cost that you provided
for us. Thanks again for helping the Alliance for Health in its
efforts to ensure high quality health care at the lowest possible cost
for the people of West Michigan.
Mari Bryant - Howard Miller
Kim - Just a quick note to thank you for the great sevice and
excellent food at out recent event. Everyone had a great time.
I look forward to working with you again.
Becky Verker
Dear Staff - Just a note of thanks to the staff at The B.O.B.
who helped us with a surprise 30th birthday party and graduation party
on Friday, June 27. We were treated extremely politely by David,
Cynthia and Kim and by the wait staff that evening. The food was
so good and so promptly replenished! Our guests had many positive
comments about the party and the building - even one being that the
bathrooms were "so clean!" Thank you again for a wonderful
evening.
Karen De Young - Reading Is
Fundamental Coordinator
Greetings Kim - A letter can barely express my gratitude to
you for everything you did to make our event so successful. Nine-hundred
and forty people enjoyed the event. I heard many positive comments
about the food and the building. They enjoyed the size and spaciousness
of the event, the good food and not standing in long lines. The
comment I heard constantly was how comfortable everybody felt.
Kim, please convey my thanks to your staff. They were so helpful
and efficient.
Deborah Tezzas
Cynthia - Thank you for providing wonderful food and setting
for our rehearsal dinner : ) . Everything was absolutely "perfect"
- we were very pleased with the entire night! Thank you again
for your services.
Wendy Giuliani - A. J. Veneklasen
Inc.
Kim - I wanted to personally thank you and your staff for a
wonderful evening! As a result of the outstanding service and
accomodations provided by you and your staff, our company party was
an overwhelming success. We cannot thank you enough for you company's
attentive service in the months prior to the event. We hank you
and your staff for being so hospitable. Under your staff's guidance,
the event itself was almost flawless. The food was delicious,
from cocktails through dessert. I personally look forward to dining
at other establishments within The Gilmore Collection. Your staff's
assistance was priceless and we thank you for all the extra effort your
staff made in order to help guarantee the success of our event.
Our employees were extremely pleased with your beautiful facility.
Beverly Heyboer - Merrill Lynch
Dear Kim - Just a short note for you and your staff to convey
our satisfaction from last night's event. The astmosphere, food
and music were presented well and of top quality. The staff was
even courteous and should be commened. We thank you for your efforts
and would not hesitate to recommend you all to friends and associates.
Sharon Gatto - Northwestern
Mutual
Dear John - I want to let you know what a wonderful job that
your employees at The B.O.B. did in preparing and serving Barbara's
retirement lunch. The food was the best I have had in a long time,
and the service was superior. Several people here ant Northwestern
came to me to say what a wonderful lunch we put on for Barb, and I want
to give the credit where it is due.
Greg & Sue Glover
Special Events Coordinator & entire staff - My son and
his new bride, Susan, had thier reception at your place on Saturday
evening. Not enough good can be said about the service.
Tasy food, friendly and efficient wait staff. When and where they
were met, they were always courteous. The food service tables
were prepared beautifully. We have received many good compliments
all week. Our weekend went without a flaw. A huge thanks
to you all. I would hope that you never get so busy or so commercialized
that you give up your great touch of being gracious hosts and hostesses.
Thanks to all of you from our family and friends.
John Peter Jefferies - Executive
Director of Opera Grand Rapids
Dear Greg - Grettings! I am writing on behalf of the
board and staff of Opera Grand Rapids to extend our sincerest thanks
to you and to the Gilmore Collection for your assistance with the Opening
Night Reception for the "Fantasy and Romance" Valentine's
Day Concert, held at Bite on Friday, Ferbruary 13. Your generous
loan of the space and provision of food, beverages and service at cost
gave OGR's patrons the opportunity to meet the artists and to enjoy
fine appetizers, beer and wine in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Thank you for making it possible for us to celebrate the succes of the
concert's premiere in such fine style. Please convey our heart-felt
gratitude to your staff for their hard work in organizing the event.
Kim Lemmen was a tremendous help in planning the event. The cheerful
and diligent service provided by the staff at Bite made attending the
vent a great pleasure. Thank you very much for making it all happen!
THE GILMORE COLLECTION
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