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Dear Susan, Elizabeth and everyone I dealt with at Food for Thought,
What a pleasant experience. My luncheon at Lantern Court went so very well. The food was
perfect and the server was terrific - so very professional.
Can't begin to tell you how pleased I was with everything from the food to the server, etc.
Hope to work with you all again soon.

Betty L. Hackenberg

SUSAN G. KOMAN
FOR THE CURE
(excerpts from letter)

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Northeast Ohio Affiliate is sincerely grateful for your
support in catering our 2008 Annual Power of Promise Appreciation Event at WKYC.

The Appreciation Event was a great success because of the professional manner and
gracious spirit of your staff. We would not have had such a wonderful event
without the commitment, support, and delicious hors d'oeuvres.
Thank you to all your staff for their time and involvement in this annual occasion.

With your help we are truly getting closer to fulfilling our promise to
save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Sincerely,
Sophie Sureau
Susan G. Koman for the Cure Northeast Ohio Affiliate
Executive Director

I don't believe there are words to express how grateful we are for all you've done.
The wedding turned out spectacular in our eyes, and we owe it to you.
Thank you so very much for sharing our special day and for making our day so special.

With Much Love,
Jamie & Kevin

On behalf of Phi Kapp Tau I wanted to thank you and the excellent people at Food for Thought
for the food and help you provided to us.
My fraternity was delighted with the excellent food and fine service provided by the different
members of your company - from the lady who took the order, to your help when we
were in a pinch, and ending with the delivery man who was helpful, and courteous, and professional.
The food itself was fantastic - several guests at our banquet registered surprise at just how good
the food was, and I even heard several say it was the best catered food they'd ever tasted....
We would be happy to use your services again in the future - I am keeping your company on file
for my successor. Also, I will enthusiastically recommended you to anyone in
need of a caterer in the Case community.
Thanks once again - the banquet was a huge hit, and it just wouldn't have
been quite the same without Food for Thought.

Mark Prasad
Vice President, Phi Kappa Tau
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

Thank you for all the "extra", "above and beyond", "super duper". "take care of everything"
attention you gave to make the Christmas party just perfect.
You set our minds at ease from the beginning and we appreciate all the work you put into
the success of the party. You are the best!

Thank you so much for making our Christmas party so beautiful and successful.
You exceeded our expectations in every way; from planning, the delivery, set up and decorations;
to the wonderful food and incredibly beautiful floral arrangements.
The tenderloin was "melt in your mouth". Everything was delicious.
Your attention to detail and your extra touches made the party perfect.

Thank you,
LIEBERT ASSOC. OF CLEVELAND
EMERSON NETWORK POWER

Comments received from our monthly surveys...

Question: How would you describe our operation to someone
who has never used Food for Thought?
Answer: Reliable, knowledgeable, hassle free. No need to worry.

P. S. I have used services in all of OH & PA - very few compare to your ease
with what we need to have done. No one else offers the food and service!

Michelle Glink
Medimmune

TOYS FOR TOTS

This letter is to acknowledge your donation of food to help feed the volunteers
on distribution day for Toys for Tots.
Thank you for your generosity

Sincerely,
Nancy Slack, Volunteer

Thank you for the really fine work the company did for our Holiday Open House and Buffet.
The party was a real success. The food was great and the servers did a terrific job.
Until our next event. Thanks again!

Sincerely,

Michael J. May
Maingate Business Development Corporation

EVERYONE at the party raved about the food and your staff. The food was absolutely delicious
and beautifully presented. We couldn't have asked for better servers. They were
wonderful, competent and very friendly. In large part, the party was successful because of their
help (...and certainly your food).

Greg and I were so impressed that we are touting your praises to everyone. We look forward to
booking Food for Thought for our 2008 holiday party. We'll let you know as soon as we pick the date.

Again, thank you do much for everything.

Sincerely,
Heidi M. Koenig

Entertaining 1000 guests at the 2007 Legend Financial Group Classic, could not be left to chance.
We needed a professional catering company that could be flexible and still deliver delicious cuisine not just for one evening, but during the entire week of the Tournament. From planning our private parties
to Skybox entertaining, Food for Thought orchestrated it beautifully.
Did I mention that the food was fabulous?

"Don't you worry 'bout a thing," is not just a song lyric, it should be Food for Thought's theme song.
This, one of Susan Miga's mantras, put me at ease weeks before the biggest event on our Legend Group calendar. Her expertise and creative vision enhanced our existing country club atmosphere.

In addition to Susan, Bonnie Matthew, Mark Butler and the professional wait staff delivered courteous,
attentive and personalized service. Wow!

Laura L. Burns, Director
Marketing and Special Events
Legend Financial Group, Ltd.
Highland Hts., OH

Food for Thought at Holden Arboretum
Excerpts from Currents Newspaper
July 19, 2007
by Kathryn Riddle

"A simply fabulous preview party kicked off the latest and maybe one of the greatest exhibits
at the Holden Arboretum!
The decorating committee "working closely with Food for Thought, the catering company
that conceived the concept and whose wait staff dressed in overalls and engineer's caps.
Dinners were presented in individual lunch boxes that did double duty as
take-home party favors. It was absolutely charming!"

Kudos delivered through the FOOD FOR THOUGHT web site:

Just to let you know I attended an in service at Southwest hospital today
and you make a bomb cheesecake and the best broccoli salad I have ever tasted..........
Yummy

I wanted to let you know how impressed I was by your organization,
and compliment you on your fine work at the Legend Financial Group Open
presented by Cynergies Solutions Group.

At our open house and luncheon, the food was wonderful. Susan Miga and her staff were
professional and courteous. It made for a great afternoon for our guests.
I was equally impressed with the catering at all of the events
I attended during the tournament .

I certainly look forward to working with you again on future events.

Ellie Chalko
Executive Vice President / COO
CYNERGIES SOLUTIONS GROUP

My first experience with catering was a good one thanks to you.
The servers were great, helpful and very ready to do whatever needed doing.
Everyone loved the food and the quantity was just right...
we probably could have done a few dozen more meatballs! (I got one!)
The kids went a little crazy on the desserts. But that says a lot about your food!

I would gladly recommend your company to anyone looking for a caterer.

Thanks,
Cathy Paetz

I just wanted to take the time to tell you how great your staff is. Ken made 2 deliveries
at the same time to my building. What a nice gentleman! The people answering
the phones and putting up with my various changes in orders, etc.
couldn't be more helpful. I placed a call into your company and spoke with a manager
about a month ago, but I felt the need to reiterate.

Erica Gruly
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Lerner Research / Neuroscience

Thank you so much for your wonderful service,
great food and courteous/helpful delivery personnel.
Today we had deliveries from David and Len and, as usual,
they were prompt, helpful, and a pleasure to deal with.
Avery Dennison in Strongsville has been doing business with you for quite
some time now (5+ years) and I am still impressed with the service we receive,
the quality of the food and the selection!
I am always getting asked "where did you order from . . . it was terrific!".
From placing our order to delivery - your entire staff is top notch!
So, thank you again for taking such good care of us . . . when I have to
set up catering with your company I know that we are always in good hands!

Regards,
Beth Grajewski, Executive Assistant
Avery Dennison Corporation
Strongsville, Ohio

I am enclosing this note to thank you for your consistently excellent service.
I know we can count on you for fresh, delicious food delivered in a timely fashion.

Kudos to one and all!!!

Maureen T. Kendel
Administrative Coordinator
Laurelwood Hospital

The Workplace Safety Department of Kaiser Permamente wanted to thank
"Food for Thought" and its' staff in preparing the wonderful food for our luncheon.
The food was excellent!
The chicken with cranberries and the broccoli delight were a great hit, but of course,
all was so good. Everyone was very delighted and enjoyed everything.
Thank you again.
Sincerely,

Virginia Deighton
Manager of Environmental health and Safety and Infection Control
Co-Chair of Workplace Safety

I could not be more pleased with your company. You are easy and pleasant to deal with.
The food is always excellent in taste, value and presentation.
In a world where customer service has gone by the wayside,
Food for Thought is an outstanding exception!
Thank you,

Lisa Haas

To the staff at Food for Thought:
As some of you know, we had our Walter & Haverfield "Thanksgiving Feast". To the surprise of no one
at the firm, Food for Thought was my caterer of choice. Everyone at the firm has had your sandwiches and
of course, broccoli delight, but only a few have had a hot meal.
Can I tell you, the compliments and kind words continued through the following Monday!
Everyone was 100% impressed with the food and the wonderful team that helped us pull this together.
The attention to detail and willingness to make everything as easy as possible for me and
my team, did not go un-noticed. KUDOS to everyone.
Once again the Food for Thought team made me look like a hero!
You're the BEST!!
Many Thanks,

Bo Williams
Walter & Haverfield

Dear Friends at Food for Thought:
Thank you so much for all of your help with our sponsor party at WKYC.
Obviously the food was delicious! And, of course, the presentation was beautiful and
helped to make everyone feel so special.
Thanks again for all your support - and your good food!

Susan Larson
The Junior League of Cleveland, Inc.
Race for The Cure

Dear Friends of Ronald McDonald House at Food for Thought:
I always get very excited taste buds when I know you are catering our dinner
on the last Thursday of the month!!
The gazpacho chicken and healthy salad was very delicious. I still remember the
"country fried steak", the awesome Caesar salad, and my favorite-
chocolate dipped strawberries.
Your foods are always so fresh and healthy and VERY MUCH appreciated by all of us here!!
Thank you for your consistent generosity and creative repast.
May you be blessed for your kindness and concern,

Love,
Linda and Amanda Room 217

Dear Food for Thought:
I wanted to take the time to let you know that the business luncheon sponsored by
Lake1Stop in celebration of Workforce Services Month was a success. I received much
feedback from our guests regarding the excellent quality of the food along with the
generous portions. The staff who assisted during the consultation phase were helpful
and provided excellent customer service. The food was delivered promptly and your
team member responsible for the set-up was professional and friendly.
From start to finish, it was a pleasure doing business with you and your fine staff !

Sincerely,

Robert Dawson, Administrator
Leslie Ryan, Assistant Administrator
Lake County Department of Job and Family Services

To the Food for Thought Gang-
Thank you very much for the delicious meals. The steak was delicious and I got raves from
my paralegal whose family enjoyed the pasta dinners while she is on maternity leave.
Everything was perfect!
Most of all, thank you for always making me feel like I'm your most important customer!
Your meals are a delicious value!
Again, my thanks!

Susan Richlak

Dear Food For Thought
Just wanted to let you know of the excellent service I always receive from Food for Thought employees.
I have always found that everyone from the owners, to the order takers, to the delivery people
have always been the most professional individuals. It is a real pleasure doing business with you.
I did want to let you know that yesterday was another one of those situations of complete professionalism
when your driver was early for a delivery and volunteered to wait, (about 15 - 20 minutes), for people
to start arriving at the luncheon before he would take the food out of the warmers so that it did not get
cold. THANKS AGAIN to your driver and everyone else who works to make Food for Thought the only
caterer that I consider when holding any function, personal or professional.

Jim Nolan
BMS

Dear Food for Thought:
I have used Food for Thought for 8 events in the past year and after my first experience ...I was HOOKED.
I tell everyone about the excellent service and quality of food they will receive. It is nice to be able to
depend on a company and know that everything will be taken care of.
Thank you for going the extra mile.

Marisa Troutman
Human Resources
University Hospitals of Cleveland

To All the Wonderful Staff at Food for Thought...
Words cannot express my family's gratitude for your contribution to our son's benefit.
You see, it is not just the great food and service that you provide -
it is your basic goodness and the and philosophy of the company that will
stay in our hearts and minds long after our stomachs have been thoroughly satisfied.
Your kindness will long be remembered.

Sincerely,
Elaine Campbell Psarras
North East Ohio Health Services / Andy's Foundation

Dear Food for Thought...
Absolutely, you are the best! I have had two events this week, the food and presentation are fantastic!
I will recommend your catering service to EVERYONE...and will also recommend you for personal parties.
Really appreciate your help, quality of service delivery and thoroughness.
You have a new customer...

Beth Spriegel
ReMed

Dear Friends at Food for Thought,
This is a belated, but most sincere THANK YOU for the food you donated for the
University Hospital Pediatric Party. You helped make the party a great success.
You help make this world a better place.
Thanks again.

SICU Clinic Staff
University Hospitals of Cleveland

Fantastic!
Excellent!
Great!
We loved every bite of it. Everyone wanted to know who prepared the food.
ALL compliments. Can't wait to have another excuse to order from Food for Thought again.

Thanks so much!
Diana Vuicich

To the Staff of "Food for Thought":
Thank you so much for your delicious food & outstanding service. We have ordered from you
many times in the past, but last Friday was above and beyond! On 4-18 we called
to order lunch... You were not only able to do it, but the food was fresh & delicious, as always.
We were quick to give your name and phone number to the many employees who asked
where we bought "that great food." We love working with you!, and we wish you a great spring!

The Staff of HCR Manor Care - Willoughby

Cards of Thanks From:
The Ronald McDonald House® of Cleveland

    

MANY THANKS!

We here at the Ronald McDonald House® want to thank you so much for coming and making a meal for us.
The "chicken breast pasta" you fixed was really "yummy" Several of us ladies were trying to figure out
exactly how you made it and couldn't come up with what we thought were the right ingredients.

Anyway, thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. We just got good news about our
son, Josh, yesterday. The MRI showed no tumor growth, so we are very happy!

Your kindness is appreciated!
The Leonards

My Family Thanks You!
Thank you for the casserole with chicken, rice, green peppers and onions, and the great salad and dessert.
It was great!! You are very kind! We stayed at the Ronald McDonald House® of Cleveland.

Jerrod Leonard from Maceio A.L. Brazil, S.A.

From The Ronald McDonald House® of Cleveland

Meal time is family time, and I would like to thank you for contributing to our family time at
the Ronald McDonald House® of Cleveland (RMH) by the delicious meals you prepare.
Volunteering your time, energy and recipes is greatly appreciated by our families, for reasons
beyond basic nutrition.
The staff and volunteers of RMH work hard to provide a home-like environment for nearly 1,400
families every year dealing with the stress of caring for a critically or chronically ill child.
For these families, nothing about their situation is "normal," they spend all day in doctor appointments
waiting rooms or therapy sessions; at the end of the day, they often are physically and emotionally
exhausted, and making dinner is the last thing on their mind.
Luciano Pavorotti, the late, great tenor once said "One of the very nicest things about life
is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."
I think this statement is so true for our families, as well. Time and time again,
families express how wonderful it is to come home to RMH and find a warm, fresh-cooked meal
waiting for them. Our guests are able to sit down and nourish their bodies with your donation
and nourish their souls with good conversations with other families in the same situation.
On behalf of the families you feed, the staff and volunteers you assist, I would like to thank you
for your generous donation. I hope you will visit our House again soon.

Sincerely,

Linda Peters
Volunteer Coordinator