Last Week the J. Scott team had a blast gathering together with the premiere restaurateurs, retailers, and personalities of the area at Main Line Today’s annual Best of the Main Line Party. This year’s theme was a summer bash beach blowout as the Drexelbrook was transformed into a shore-goer’s paradise.
Guests eagerly funneled into the venue by way of the boardwalk entrance. Signs of the beach could be seen everywhere, from the gigantic sandcastle and shovel that guarded the door, to the many boardwalk themed games and eateries. We at J. Scott were able to add a touch of summer spirit to the party by providing our own highly qualified and surprisingly talented lifeguard to man the elevated post. Luckily enough, his life saving services were not needed for this year’s celebration; however, he was able to provide some supplementary entertainment with the musical stylings of his Ukulele playing. A few famous mainline faces were intrigued by our multitalented crew member, and stopped to take the time to snap a quick picture or two.
Our team was rubbing elbows with everyone from government officials, local news and weather personalities, collegiate athletes and coaches, not to mention the strong showing of representatives from the many “Best of” candidates. Spirits were soaring high as everyone in attendance was excited to sample the many treats and gifts, meet some new faces, and dance the night away to the rhythms of local Philly band Jellyroll.
Our life guard stand wasn’t the only thing attracting guests to the J. Scott Catering booth. Chef Erin Morrison’s team was able to put together a sampler dish that had visitors feeling “just beachy”. A variation of your classic boardwalk burger and fries, our crew was serving up pulled Jamaican jerk chicken sandwiches. The sandwiches were topped with a grilled pineapple salsa and accompanied by a side of sweet potato chips. Guests were able to wash these spicy morsels down with an icy cold draft of Dos Equis Beer.
The night had one more great surprise in store. The J. Scott party planners put a ton of time and effort into making sure that our beached themed display was ship shape, and up to the highest standards. The bamboo tent was dressed up to look like a trendy beach hideaway. Decorated with grass skirting, colorful sea shells, and authentic pier lanterns, our display looked like an illustration from Robert Luis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. We found that our hard work truly paid off as our booth was awarded first place for “Best Display Down the Shore Theme”.
J. Scott Catering was honored to receive the award because there were so many other fantastic beach themed displays at the venue. Heading home with the “Best of” award for Best Caterer, as well as Best Beach Display, was definitely a great achievement for our organization as we are constantly striving to improve and deliver at a high level of quality and creativity. After a great night at the awards party, J. Scott hopes to continue to be the best of the Main Line, and make an appearance at the event again next year.
