Setting the table with
Culinary Craftsmanship, Notable Style, and Genuine Hospitality.
Welcome,
I am Doug Landreth, owner of Creative Catering by Doug Landreth.
My life and work exemplify a unique duality of small-town sensibility and worldly sophistication.
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Chapel Hart's Green Room Was Full Of Heart
What a joy it was to share my culinary talent with the girls of Chapel Hart before they shared their extraordinary musical talent with the sold-out crowd at Johnston's Three Star Vineyard and Orchard of Johnston, LLC last night.
My Creative Catering by Doug Landreth business has allowed me to cross paths with many special people, these gals are special to the max! Good stories and lots
of laughs were shared between us in the green room.
I was so pleased that they kept going back for one more bite of almost everything I had prepared for them. As I have seen time and time again the one dish that they were all the most surprised at how much they liked it was my Zucchini Salsa. In fact, they moved the bowl from the buffet table to their table to maximize their access.
Trea asked for the recipe, I'm sharing it in this post as well. I packed up some extra for them to take on the bus after the show.
Before they took to the stage they signed a plate for me. Danica proved to be quite the artist adding a drawing of a heart with the inscription, "keep cookin' from your hart!"
If you have not seen them in concert you need to correct that the first chance you have. Their powerhouse of a show is a love letter, motivational speech, message from the pulpit, family reunion, and call to action all mixed together. You cannot help but clap, stomp, and sing along with them. It's a little bit country, a little bit rock n roll, and a whole lot of soulful sas.
Chaple Hart:
2021 Next Women of Country Class Inductees
2022 America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer Winner
2023 Grand Ole Opry's Next Stage Class Inductees
Performers on the Grand Ole Opry and CMA Awards Show
And they have received accolades from legendary female country music stars including Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Tanya Tucker,
If you have not been to Three Star Vineyard, you are really missing out. They offer wine tastings, a large selection of frozen wine slushies, a truly fantastic gift shop, and local live entertainment. Everyone on the staff is friendly and helpful.
Here is the menu I prepared for them...
Pimento Cheese with Caramelized Onions on Johnny Cakes; sundried Tomato and Olive Tapande with Garlic Toast Rounds; Roasted Olives with Everything Bagel Seasoned Puff Pastry; Sweet Potato, Pear, and Brie Turnovers; Grilled Flank Steak on Green Onion Biscuits with Horseradish Cream; Zucchini Salsa with Corn Tortillas; Buffalo Chicken Dip with Herb Toast Points; Ginger Candied Shrimp with Caramelized Sweet Potato; and Fresh Fruit.
Golfing Legend Gary Player Asks Me To Cook For Him Again
Last year Gary Player was selected to participate alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson in the Honorary Starters Ceremony, teeing off to begin the 86th edition of the Masters Tournament, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Player hired me to serve as his personal chef during this time.
Over the four days I prepared made to order, familystyle, and formal style breakfasts and dinners as well as a large out door BBQ reception.
Mr. Player and his party of fellow golfers and international business partners were all very complimentary of my menu selections and cooking. Several dishes were new to them, resulting in requests for my recipes.
I find high profile catering jobs such as this one are exhausting but very rewarding.
Mr. Player is is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time. During his career, Player won nine major championships on the regular tour and nine major championships on the Champions Tour.
Mr. Player signed a plate for me, saying I was the best!
For 2nd Year My Donation Was Among Highest In Bids
In support of The American Red Cross of Central Georgia, I once again donated an InHome Chef Catered Six Course Dinner for Eight, valued at $1,200. Once again it went for more than it's value, bringing in $1,475. This placed me as the third-highest money raiser among the 100 silent auction items. The same person that was the top bidder last year was the top bidder again this year. That's what I call validation.
