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

Adrianna’s Caravan (spices) for personalised service and travelling the world to bring me every ingredient I need. www.adrianascaravan.com

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.

At Home US. Party Space and Vacation Rentals for unsparing support and help in the exclusive use of their facilities. www.AtHomeUS.com

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

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

Staff photographers — Michael Pappa, John Chalkley

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

Ellen Dubin, 'International Wedding' photographer. (212) 665-3004

Eric Weiss, 'New York Harbor Birthday Dinner' photographer. www.ericweissphoto.com

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