I wish to acknowledge and sincerely thank the following companies and people who contribute to Barraud Caterers.

Alleva Dairy for the sweetest, softest, best hand-made mozzarella on the East Coast and for their support and many kindnesses over the years. www.allevadairy.com

Artisanal Cheese Center for the best sourced and finished cow, goat and sheep cheese from the US and the other side of the pond.

The Chef’s Garden, Huron, Ohio, (produce) for the wonderments of real vegetables, herbs and fruit since 1998. www.chefs-garden.com

Sid Wainer and Son (produce) for breaking cases and detailed, caring service.

Lisa Koenig, food photographer, for her artist’s eye and sensitive, faithful rendering of our food under less than ideal, on-site conditions.

Ottomanelli’s Prime Meat Market for the very best quality in meat and butchering and service since 1986. www.wildgamemeatsrus.com

Parasee Design — Lynn Koble of Parasee Design for her sense of artistry, exquisite detail, light touch and deep understanding. www.parasee.com

SoHo Wine and Spirits for the generous sharing of their expertise and time and guidance to the appropriate wine for each dish for the best price since 1980. www.sohowines.com

Classic Party Rentals for their beautiful equipment, great service, unfailing support, unstinting helpfulness and cheer since 1980.
www.classicpartyrentals.com

Wild Edibles (fish) for their attentive service and pristine piscatorial product.

Woolco Foods (dry goods) for helpful, personal service.

All the wonderful people I have worked with who have shared their knowledge, expertise and humour with me.