Why choose Culinarius to take care of your special occasion… Why don't you ask our clients!

Vicki Tiegs: Waples Marketing Group: Director

When asked to provide this reference for Monika Armstrong and Rebecca Armstrong from Culinarius by Monika, I did so without hesitation. Here are two businesswomen who own and manage one of the most respected businesses in the Illawarra, a business that in 2005 was named Illawarra Business of the Year adding to the list of illustrious Awards already under their belt.

Our business has worked with them on many occasions and no matter how large or small the event, they always provide outstanding food, service and customer care. They continually remain abreast of catering trends, educating themselves and their team continuously.

Notably we have contracted Culinarius by Monika for the Illawarra Tourism Awards when the event was held in a silk marquee on Blacks Beach, Kiama. With over 300 guests, a makeshift kitchen, an alternate drop three course menu and the involvement of TAFE students to assist as wait staff, they were not only challenged by the environment, but the number of stakeholders they had to manage.

Throughout it all they remained totally professional and consistent even when howling winds threatened to bring down the marquee in which they were preparing and plating food. Its one of the great strengths of their team and their business - the ability to work under pressure while ensuring the outcome is not impacted upon at all and a first class product is the end result.

In addition to the Illawarra Tourism Awards, we have engaged Culinarius to also provide catering for the Wollongong City Gallery's 25th Anniversary event, again in a challenging venue with 250 guests. Once again, a perfect night!

Over the last few years, Culinarius has become an extended member of our team and it is without hesitation we recommend Monika and Rebecca to our clients for boardroom lunches, cocktail parties, family celebrations and the like. They have never once let us or our clients down.

Monika and Rebecca bring to an event a 'can do' attitude yet remaining conscious of the event's parameters including its budget. They are both energetic, enthusiastic, intelligent, efficient, diligent, reliable and responsible individuals of fine character. They both possess high interpersonal and communication skills and are team players working closely with their clients to ensure a successful event. One of the things I admire about them is their eye for detail, down to earth nature and no fuss approach.

In addition to their business commitments, Monika and Rebecca support many charities in the area through provision of services or volunteering their own time. They have a great community focus and genuine concern for others and can always find time to assist those who need their support.

I can't recommend to you highly enough, Monika, Rebecca and Culinarius to assist with your conferencing and event needs as I know they will give of their best at all times.. and then some!

Hi Rebecca,

Thank you so very much. You and your team were brilliant on the day. I have nothing but praise and thanks for the professionalism of your staff and the way the team went about their business.

The food was exceptional. I am glad you were part of the Kirkplace story.

Culinarius bookended our development, catering for both the ‘ground-breaking ceremony’ and the ‘official opening’, exceptionally.

Hi Rebecca,

Just wanted to write to say thankyou again for the wonderful job you did with my husband's birthday last Saturday.

As mentioned to you on the phone, it was a wonderful relief to know that everything was being taken care of which left me free to be with our guests, some of whom we don't get to see that often now that we have moved to the South Coast.

The staff did their job with a minimum of fuss and were most unobtrusive.  They cleaned up and left everything spotless, placing leftovers wrapped and in the fridge.

The food was excellent with comments coming from everyone on the wonderful standard and presentation.

Your help with the organisation with hire of tables, chairs etc., balloons and the croquembouche was very much appreciated.  They, in turn, were very professional and helpful - delivering when they said they would on the day.  I would recommend them without hesitation.

Thanks again, Rebecca, it made the whole process much easier for me and more enjoyable on the day!

Regards,
Leslee 

Hi Rebecca & Monika,

This is just a quick word of thanks from me for all of your assistance & professionalism for yesterdays’ event.

All I heard all day was praise for the food – and the fact you can deliver such quality product almost unnoticed speaks volumes.

Thanks for helping us to deliver such a great result.

Gordon Treadwell

Hi  Rebecca & Monica

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the fantastic job you did with our function on Monday (24/11/08).

As always - you were you were very efficient and a pleasure to deal with (despite my somewhat difficult requests!)

We had many positive comments from our guests about not only the quality of the food but the service provided by your staff. Please pass my thanks on to them also.

I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Regards

Sandy

I just wanted to send you a quick thankyou for the lovely cupcakes you supplied for our wedding. They were beautiful and i would have to say the yummiest cupcakes i have ever had. We received many compliments on them.

Thanks again,

Helen Maclean

I would like to thank you and your staff, particularly Sandy, for their help and assistance with our Board Meetings.  Everything went very smoothly and there were quite a few comments about the standard of food prepared.  Sandy was invaluable and her assistance and professional approach was much appreciated by the Board (and most defiantly myself)

Was a pleasure meeting you and working with your staff

Kind regards

Toni.

Hi Rebecca

Fantastic job.

I have had many people comment on the quality of the food & service. If I was ever asked about your catering service, I would not hesitate in saying that you are No 1 in your business.

Thank you again for excellent service.

Cheers
Andy

We enjoyed the most successful Country Rugby League Dinner late last year and the majority of that success can be contributed to your co-ordination and the services provided by Culinarius by Monika.

To have a black tie function for nearly 500 people in the Wollongong Town Hall for the most influential figures in the game and to receive the accolades we did was something special and a memory I will cherish for some time.

The Event went without complaint, was within budget and as the customer I could not have asked for a better result.

It was only at last month Board Meeting of the Country Rugby League where several Directors were quizzing Management as to this year function and the precedent we set.

Thanks for all your efforts in making this event such a great success I look forward to working with Culinarius again in the future.

We just wanted to thank you once again for all your help with making our ceremony so special. The food was absolutely magnificent and enjoyed by all, and the service with a smile was so warm and friendly and exactly what we envisaged for our day.

Dealing with your throughout the entire process was such a pleasure, and we will highly recommend you guys to anyone we hear of who is planning a function on the South Coast.

Please pass on our sincere thanks to all the team.

On December 17th 2004, WIN Television held it's annual Christmas party at the North Wollongong Surf Club. Guests comprised of WIN Corporations owner and Executive Chairman Mr Bruce Gordon, Deputy Chairman Andrew Gordon, the Gordon family, CEO George Papadopoulos, the senior executive team from WIN Television, BTS, DDA, WIN NBN Sales and WIN Television Wollongong, i98fm and c91.3fm staff, comprising a total of 170 guests.

Culinarius by Monika provided full catering and hospitality services for the night, greatly contributing to the immense success of the evening. The service was impeccable from beginning to end with hors d'oeuvres, main meals and dessert just as exceptional. Culinarius by Monika provided a full service for the night which extended beyond the actual catering, ensuring complete set up (crockery, cutlery, table cloths etc) was completely looked after from beginning to end.

The feedback surrounding the evening has been outstanding and we are thankful to Monika and the team at Culinarius for making the night such an outstanding success.

I recently organised a national book launch at the author's palatial Sydney harbourside home. She wanted everything to be perfect- particularly the catering. My first thought was to ask Monika Armstrong if Culinarius would be interested.

Culinarius did a wonderful job- great food and great service, with the warmth and friendliness of Monika and her staff adding an extra dimension to the occasion. Wollongong people take it from granted that Culinarius will do a great job- but Monika certainly won over a lot of new people in Sydney that day.

I can't imagine using anyone else for an important occasion when the catering has to be spot-on.

Culinarius has been our catering 'lifesaver' for years now. Our association began in the early 1990's with a themed corporate Christmas party. The catering reflected the theme and was a highlight of the night. Since then Monika and her expert team have catered for large and small functions, ranging from a small family gathering at home for my father's 80th to our son's wedding in 2002.

Our daughter-in law's family had experienced Monika's catering delights and after inspecting many venues we all decided Monika's catering was a must. Every detail was attended to and the food was exceptional. Our guests special dietary requests were handled with ease and the wonderful feedback from guests added to a memorable evening.

From large corporate functions to intimate family gatherings, Monika's team has taken the stress out of organising by suggesting menu's, catering for all requests and supplying mouth watering food every time.

We were looking for a catering service to provide the right kind of food, drinks, and atmosphere for our official opening with the premier of NSW. Culinarius by Monika was recommended so we asked them to help.

The result was fantastic, from erecting the marquees, to welcoming guests and serving food and drink. The quality of the food and the presentation was second to none.

We were so impressed that we have used Culinarius now for numerous occasions and functions including our Christmas Party, Director's Board meetings, and even staff BBQ lunches.

The smiling, friendly staff are always helpful and nothing is too much trouble, even at short notice.

I would certainly recommend Monika and her team to anyone requiring a quality and impressive service.

I thought it was necessary to drop you a note regarding the services you have been providing my company since I started in my current role. I would like to thank you for the five star catering which I use day to day to access my clients.

The service from your staff has always been of a very high standard and the food quality and presentation has been second to none, which many of my clients have made many positive comments. Monika this is important to me because when they are happy it only reflects good things for me.

It would be remiss of me not to mention your efforts it putting together my Travel Update Seminar at Monika's on the Grange on the 2nd of May. The evening was a five star performance from all the team at Culinarius. The night also showed the consistency and flexibility that you provide at all times with your services.

My clients are still talking about the night regarding everything we did together and again thank you and keep up the good work. Monika I would have no hesitation in recommending your business and services to anyone that needs a five star performance when it comes to catering.

I am writing to thank you for your superb food and service at the official launch of our 'world first' SWERF plant at Whytes Gully on Wednesday 7 February 2001. With 300 guests from around Australia, and from overseas, including dignitaries such as the Premier of NSW, the Federal Parliamentary Secretary to the Environment Minister, and the Lord mayor of Wollongong, your contribution was significant in making this very important day a success.

We look forward to continuing the relationship with your organisation and hope you will be able to cater again for the other Brighstar Environmental functions in the future.

Thank you again for the fantastic effort. Please pass on our thanks and congratulations to all the members of your team.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish to convey their thanks for the manner in which the catering was conducted during the week of the Jack Newton Foundation State Age Championships.

The service provided, the quality of food served and the variety available were excellent. The professional manner in which your staff carried out their duties was a credit to your organisation. The cocktail party on Friday 19/7/02 was a resounding success and was in no small way attributed to the quality and variety of food served to the guests present.

It was indeed gratifying to hear the praiseworthy comments from the majority of guests.