Category Archives: News

Spring Cocktails & Mocktails

Posted on March 23, 2017

All winter long we have been sipping on hot drinks like cocoa, tea, the occasionally spiced cider or a hot toddy. Now that spring has arrived, it is time to get ready for something cool and refreshing! Here are a few of our favorite cocktail and mocktail recipes to help you celebrate spring!

March is the month of St Patrick’s Day, and this is the perfect excuse to drink cocktails, especially green ones.  In March, many restaurants feature the Frozen Grasshopper. This cocktail comes with crème de menthe, crème de cacao and vanilla ice cream. read more

Ranch Events can make it Sweeter!!

Posted on March 01, 2017

Whatever your occasion, we can make it sweeter. When you choose Ranch Events to handle all of your catering needs, you also get to take advantage of our Bakery Department.  From pies to specialty cakes and other decadent desserts, our bakery treats are baked fresh throughout the day, every day for events we cater.  Our bakery can create a beautiful custom decorated cake for your special occasion when you use Ranch Events as your catering choice.

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We offer cakes in a wide variety of sizes, flavors, and themes.  Our experienced and talented cake designers will work with you to help create the perfect cake for your special occasion.  Our artistically handcrafted desserts are as gorgeous to gaze upon as they are delightful to eat. read more

How to Plan a Successful Employee Appreciation Event in San Diego

Posted on February 25, 2017

There are many details that go into planning a corporate event. Before a menu can be designed or a venue reserved; the event planner needs to make sure the client understands all the details that will be required. This multifaceted process applied to plan client events is also the same method used in organizing an employee appreciation celebration.  The following guidelines are used in planning any type of occasion:

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Step 1: Define Event Goals

When you look back at events, what made them successful is an important aspect.  For a March employee appreciation event, the first step is to recognize committed employees who boost morale and have outstanding performances. According to a McKinsey Quarterly survey, praise and recommendation is the number one performance stimulus for 67% of employees. These two motivators are true even when compared to non-cash and financial incentives. read more