This article is sponsored by The Grand America Hotel.
At the onset of planning any well-orchestrated event, the actual outlining and execution can feel like an insurmountable task. With numerous moving pieces that all need to find a way to fall into place, meeting and event planners know how critical it is to have a seasoned team of professionals behind them.
With a reputation for excellence in support and event execution, The Grand America Hotel has been a go-to venue for event planners for decades, and for good reason.
Consistency counts
As Director of Catering Sales for both The Grand America Hotel and its sister property across the street, Little America Hotel, Bailee George has extensive insight into the key differences that keep groups returning for their special events and corporate meetings time and time again.
Some groups, she says, have even held their events at the hotel since it first opened. Above all, their clients know that this team delivers not only a level of excellent service, but that they are able to deliver excellence consistently. With The Grand America’s team behind them, planners don’t need to worry about getting support or wonder about the success of their event. No matter the size, scope, or style of event, the wealth of resources available through this team makes all the difference.
In fact, many planners ask for staff by name when returning to The Grand America after an initial event. These relationships are a crucial part of the hotel’s identity, and, according to George, the team at The Grand America reciprocates them in turn. Whether it’s remembering the exact catering menu a group prefers or bringing a client’s favorite caffeinated drink to a planning meeting, the catering and banquet teams have the history and experience to make clients feel both understood and well-cared for.
Custom menus, unique to each event
Among the local community of Salt Lake City, The Grand America is well-known for its restaurants on the property, including the award-winning Laurel Brasserie & Bar. This commitment extends to the elegant and creative menus served up by the hotel’s in-house catering team.
George is adamant about this subject—the food at The Grand America is not cookie-cutter. In fact, some menu items, including their world-famous, traditional bread pudding, are so beloved that they’ve obtained permanent placement on the menu.
But while the history behind the menus is a huge draw for clients, The Grand America takes great care to never fall into stasis, always moving forward and introducing new menu items to the table. In this vein, George highlights the hotel’s talented in-house pastry team, led by Chef Xavier Baudinet. While the quality and intricacy of pastries remain, this talented team is always innovating, so no matter how many times a group has come together at The Grand America, the dessert course will always delight and surprise.
Full support for first-time planners
While the team at The Grand America thrives on the longstanding trust built with repeat clients, they also jump at the opportunity to welcome new groups. George notes that their team is especially equipped to support and collaborate with first-time event planners. Because The Grand America can provide many in-house services, including fully in-house AV support, catering, banquet teams, meetings, and event planning, they can come to life all in one place.
According to George, her team is always available to help guide. Whether designing room setups and configurations or planning menus, they work very closely with each client to bring each unique vision to life.
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