Friday, October 15, 2010

Two Holiday Meal Specials from Lemleys' Catering

Did you know that we offer holiday meals for you to pick up? Let us do all the work while you enjoy a gourmet meal prepared by Chef Alexa.

If you were at the Senior Center this week, you were able to sample foods from our Season's Best Menu. Chef Alexa Lemley and Max Lemley instructed people how to make these wonderful foods.
Season’s Best Dinner
Chef Alexa created this meal celebrating the foods of fall by using fresh, local ingredients

Cornish Game Hens
Two roasted hens seasoned with our spice and herb blend

Braised Pork Shoulder
With cold-pressed apple cider

Risotto
With wild mushrooms and sage

Brussels Sprouts
Seasoned with maple and bacon

Cranberry Relish
With red wine and orange

240sweet Pumpkin Pie
Traditional pie topped with toasted award-winning 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows

Serves up to four people

Available through November 27
Monday through Saturday

$60.00
Hot service available for an additional $5
Carving service available for an additional $10
Order by November 1 for a FREE pack of 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows

Sorry, this meal is not available for pickup on Thanksgiving Day. No substitutions.
Please call at least 24 hours in advance to order.

Holiday Feast
All foods made fresh from scratch, from our family to yours…
Whole 12-Pound Turkey
Eight Slices of Ham
Country Green Beans
Hand Mashed Potatoes
Real Turkey Gravy
Sweet Potato Casserole
Cranberry-Pecan Relish
Freshly Baked Bread
Pumpkin Pie
Feeds up to eight people.

Available November and December,
Monday through Saturday

$75.00
Hot service available for an additional $5
Carving service available for an additional $10
Order by November 1 for a FREE pack of 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows.

Thanksgiving: Order and prepay by November 19
for pickup 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27
Pick up from 8:00 am to 11:30 am on Thanksgiving Day

Christmas: Order and prepay by December 17
for pick up 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday, December 21 through Saturday, December 26
Open 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Christmas Eve
Closed Christmas Day

1120 Washington Street, Columbus, Indiana
812.372.9898
www.lemleyscatering.com

Friday, October 8, 2010

Watch us make s'mores on FOX59!

Local Marshmallow Artisans to Appear on Fox59
Alexa Lemley and Samantha Aulick to make gourmet s’mores on morning news

Columbus, Indiana (10.6.10)—Award-winning marshmallow makers Alexa Lemley and Samantha Aulick will appear on the Fox59 morning news show during the 9:00 hour on Wednesday, October 13. They will demonstrate how to make gourmet s’mores using their 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows by Lemleys’ Catering. FOX59 will be giving away marshmallows to some lucky viewers that day.

240sweet Artisan Marshmallows are an Indiana Artisan product. In 2009, 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows were awarded "Best of Indy" by Indianapolis Monthly magazine.

Please visit www.240sweet.com to learn more about their delicious puffs and upcoming events. Please visit http://www.fox59.com/about/ to learn more about Fox59 news.

Executive Chef Alexa Lemley is the only Indiana Artisan (www.indianaartisan.org) in Bartholomew County. She was accepted in to the juried program for her 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows. Last year, she was the Artist in Residence at the Indiana State Museum. Chef Alexa is a native of Columbus, Indiana. She is the daughter of Max and Christine Lemley of Columbus, Indiana.

Sales Manager Samantha Aulick is a winner of the 40 Under 40 Award from Columbus Young Professionals and former President of the Group. She is a native of Madison, Indiana and resides in Columbus. She is the daughter of Ray and Betty Aulick, Madison, Indiana.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Come sample and learn while Max and Chef Alexa cook!

Max and Alexa Lemley to Demonstrate Cooking Techniques
Max and Alexa Lemley will demonstrate how to make a Thanksgiving meal for two and answer cooking questions.

Columbus, Indiana (10.6.10)—Award-winning chef Alexa Lemley and her father Max Lemley will demonstrate how to make a Thanksgiving meal for two and answer meal preparation classes at the Columbus Senior Center (148 Lindsey Street, Columbus, Indiana) next week. On Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm, Chef Alexa and Max will prepare a fall holiday meal for two and share samples with attendees. They will also field questions about holiday meal preparation.

This event is open to people of ages. Cost: $5.00 for Senior Center members and $8.00for non-members. Contact the Senior Center at 812.376.9241 by Monday, October 11 to reserve a seat. www.seniorcenterservices.com.

Holiday Menu for Two
Cornish Game Hens
Mushroom Sage Risotto
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Cranberry and Red Wine Relish
Pumpkin Pie with 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows

Lemleys’ Catering (www.lemleyscatering.com) is full service catering business serving Indiana. Each November, Lemleys’ Catering prepares over 3000 pounds of turkeys for holiday meals. The Holiday Feast (a complete holiday meal with scratch-made foods) is served at over 200 homes for Thanksgiving dinner. The Lemley family has owned several restaurants in Columbus.

Max Lemley and his wife, Christine Lemley, started Lemleys’ Catering in 1968. Max also owns M&D Spices in Columbus, where he creates private label gourmet foods. He is an elected Delegate for the Bartholomew County Democrats.

Lemleys’ Catering Executive Chef Alexa Lemley is the only Indiana Artisan (www.indianaartisan.org) in Bartholomew County. She was accepted in to the juried program for her 240sweet Artisan Marshmallows. Last year, she was the Artist in Residence at the Indiana State Museum. Chef Alexa is a native of Columbus, Indiana. On October 13, she will be featured on the FOX59 morning news making gourmet s’mores. She is the daughter of Max and Christine Lemley of Columbus, Indiana.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Festive Foods for Holiday Meals

As you know, it's time to start planning for the holidays. We're excited to introduce our Festive Foods Menu for large groups and company meals. Call our office to book, today.

Festive Foods
Buffet Meal

Oven Roasted Turkey,
served with handmade turkey gravy
Country Green Beans seasoned with Ham and Onion
Onion-Sage Dressing
Hand-Whipped Potatoes
Assorted Cookies
Styrofoam Plates
Plastic Utensils
Serving Staff

$9.00
Per person, for groups of 50 or more

Add six ounces of Brown Sugar Glazed Ham for only $2.00 per person
Add delicious handmade Pumpkin Pie $2.00 per person

Offer valid from October 25, 2010 – January 28, 2011

On time guarantee: Food will be ready to serve on time or free!*
Based upon time agreements made after site survey. One hour serve time.

812.372.9898
www.lemleyscatering.com