I attended the Woodroffe reunion both days. Congratulations! on an amazing job to you and all your staff. I have attended many many functions as I own an award-winning wedding video company, so I have seen so many different catering companys. Your company showed to me on Saturday night that you are right there with the best. The precision of serving over 800 with little or no waiting, the food cooked to perfection, friendly servers made it very very special. I have seen so many other companies so quick to pack-up once the line would go through, was a refreshing change to see your company keep the stations open until you were certain everyone had either 1, 2 or three maybe more servings and that was great!

Once again, well done to everyone at AJ'S.

Regards,
Ron Cogan

Hi Susan,

Wow. What a great couple of days. Kudos to the whole staff at AJ's. I have received nothing but glowing reports of the great food and amazing service and staff from AJ's. Hats off to all of you.

Again, thank you to everyone at AJ's. It was truly a pleasure having all of you help organize our amazingly successful reunion.

Brenda

Al & Staff

We would like to personally thank you for your catering and event services at our wedding August 8 2009 in Manotick. Your staff was very professional, experienced and the food, the setup, teardown and related planning was smooth and efficient. A Special acknowledgment for the executive washrooms you coordinated

Best Regards,
Chad & Mona

Thanks very much!
We enjoyed the meal, it was fantastic.
When is the best time to book for next year?!
Hopefully I'll be able to make it on time for dinner this time.

Karen Quesnel

Thanks for the great job!
It was really nice not to have to worry about a thing at the reception for my late mother.

The Ridley Family

My Family & I were please with all your help at a very sad time. Thank You!
Please extend our thanks to Mr Cox and AJ's Catering.

The Watson Family

Susan & Ashli,

Thank you for your excellent service. We had many compliments on the quality and quantity of the food as well as how helpful and accommodating the staff were.You obviously know your business well. My favourite part was those hot plates and how hot the food was.

Keep up the good work!

Janet & Nick Parker

Thank you very much for the excellent service provided at our wedding and for making a very special day that much more special!!!

Yours Truly,
Kelly & Murray Toll

To AJ’s Catering Inc

I thank you for the fine reception in honour of my mother, it was well done.

Thanks Muchly,
Ed Kollesh

Watson’s Mill 150th Committee

To AJ’s Catering

On behalf of Watson’s Mill and the Manotick 150th Committee, we would like to sincerely thank you for your support and generosity with out Manotick 150th Friday Night Reception Dinner and Dance. We are extremely grateful for your continued commitment to the success of the Mill and the Community. Thank You.

Sincerely,
Linda Reasbeck

Dear Ashli,

Please find enclosed a cheque to cover the remaining amount for our July 11th Wedding. Thank you for a very efficient and tasty catering service!

Bill Buchanan & Sonia Williams

Please find enclosed our final payment for the wonderful July 5th Anniversary Party you catered for my parents’ 60th Anniversary. Our guests had wonderful praise for the food.

Thanks,
Connie Drake

To all concerned:

I wish to thank you for the splendid reception at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church following my husbands Funeral August 22nd.

Everything was lovely. The tables looked so nice, as did the china cups. The food was delicious. The servers were so helpful. I thank all who made it possible.

Ruth La Rochelle

Dave & Cara Prubant Wedding

Our family would like to thank you for a wonderful meal at our daughter’s August 15th wedding. People after the weekend were still talking about the excellent food and staff. We have told many friends about your top notch service. We will be calling upon you again whenever we need catering.

Many thanks from Pam & Gary Gibbons

Susan, Ashli, Etc.

We were SO very pleased with both the food & service. You guys really did a great job and we will recommend you to others in the future. Thanks for making our special day even better

Liz & Scott

“I would like to thank you and your staff for all the effort that went into making Andrea’s wedding reception such a success.
The tent looked fabulous, and after all the agonizing about the tulle, it was definitely worth it – it did look like a fairyland.”

“It was a glorious day, and combined with your organization and your very pleasant staff we were very pleased indeed with how it all went. Who needs wedding planners??”

Please pass our appreciation to all involved.

Many Thanks Again,
Susan Fleck

“On behalf of Anita’s family, I would like to express our thanks to you and your staff for the wonderful service we received from you as we moved through this difficult process. It is a great comfort to know that even the smallest details will be handled seamlessly. Special thanks to Carole and Cheryl for their compassion and attention to every detail at the reception.”

Best Wishes.

Yours Truly,
Michael Brophy

Re: 70th Birthday Party

“The Catering, both you and your service, was marvellous. We received many compliments afterwards. People were most impressed by the three staff, Helen, Diane, and Sharel. They were so competent, efficient and a pleasure to have with us. I truly appreciated working with Susan to plan the catering and was most please with the menu. Please thank her.”

Sincerely,
Laurie Slaughter

Friends of Hospice Ottawa

Dear Al,

Thank you for an absolutely wonderful dinner for our 3rd Annual Girls Night Out.
I have received nothing but rave reviews about your dinner and he staff that served it. It was top notch!!!

We are already booking and planning next years Girls Night out on Friday June 11th at the Richmond Community Centre. We are looking forward to having your serve the dinner again. I believe you have it already marked in your calendar of events for next year.

Thank you again for making our night a great success. Have a great summer.

Yours truly,
Ruth Cameron, Director
Event planning and Administration

Dear AJ’s,

Just a quick note to say thank you or being so helpful when I called about a gluten free meal for my husband for the Winchester Hospital Gala. Everything was just wonderful. We have been at several events you have catered and we have always been so pleased.

Sincerely
Joey O’Connor

Hello from Lorraine Seguin!

I would like to say Thank You to everyone at AJ’s.

It has been over 2 weeks since my husband’s surprise 50th birthday party and I am still getting phone calls from friends and family who compliment the delicious hot buffet and excellent desserts. The staff was friendly and accommodating. My brother-in-laws speech during supper including compliments and thanks to the staff at AJ’s and also congratulated them for the wonderful meal that everyone was enjoying.

A special thanks to Susan for going out of her way to make it easier for me to keep the party a surprise til the very end. It was greatly appreciated.

AJ’s greatly contributed to the success of the party; my husband was impressed! He said that!

You may expect a call from him next year when I turn 50!!

Many thanks for wonderful meal and fantastic service for our New Year’s Eve Party. The food was excellent and plentiful, and I relay many compliments to you.

Richard Coles
President
Manotick Royal Canadian Legion

You Catered my sister’s funeral at St Joseph’s Church in Ottawa. Your staff and service were exceptional. I thank you so much. The sympathy and caring showed by your two ladies made a difficult time much easier.

Thanks,
Ginny Day

AJ’s,

Re: Eldon’s 80th Surprise Celebration

Thanks in large part to the efficient work of your Diane & Carolyn, the party was a great success!

There were lots of comments about the good food provided by AJ’s & I thank you for handling the arrangements so well.
Susan was most cooperative.

Sincerely,
Ruth Dunning

Thank you so much for the wonderful food you made for us. Many people commented on how delicious everything was.
I appreciate what you did to help us through a difficult time.

Elaine Eagles

Thank you Ashli,

We had great service from AJ’s through the process, for the planning to the actual food!

You showed great understanding to my problems with determining how many people were actually going to show up. Next year. I’ll collect money up front, but as you may have heard, there were 3 more on the day of the spiel!

It was cooked to perfection. Everyone had compliments.

I’ll get my husband, the “chief financial officer” of the Flinstone Club to make the cheque out tonight.

Candace

Al,

My wife and I were invited guests at the Terlin Christmas Party on Saturday evening, which your company catered. I must commend you and your staff on the very excellent service. The food was absolutely fabulous and would rival any restaurant in Ottawa. Your staff were very friendly and courteous. I couldn't have imagined a better evening. Thank you very much.

Happy Holidays.
Robert Taylor, OAA, MRAIC

Hi Al, Susan, Ashley, Johic and Beverly,

Thank you so much for all of your help in putting together this successful event. Terry has received numerous email's thanking him and commenting on how wonderful the food, the venue and the party was. We couldn't have done it without you, GREAT JOB!

Have a very Merry Christmas.
Linda
Terlin Construction

 

Thank you very much for coming to my aid so quickly and so well. Everyone enjoyed the lunch – especially the salad. They liked it so much they would like to know if you would consider giving us the recipe which we would include in a parish cook-book they are publishing for next fall. My team issues cheques on Thursdays and that is when we will prepare it and then, as they say, the cheque will be in the mail!!!

Have a very wonderful Christmas and thanks again,
Msgr. Pat

This past summer you catered our wedding reception, on Saturday June 28th, our guests were simply amazed at your speedy and courteous service. I know they will remember your food more than anything else. At the time of our wedding reception, I was 7 months pregnant. I am hoping that you can forward this message to Al and Judy and all the staff who catered our reception, along with the picture of our newest addition. Thank you again and Merry Christmas.

From,
Dennis and Allison Staples and Colton William Staples

On behalf of the Russell Lions Club I would like to extend my deepest appreciation of your support for our first Annual Monkey Golf Tournament held at the Metcalfe Golf Course on Sunday September 21. It was a great event.

Your cake contribution to the event helped the Lions profit $4,300.00 for the McDougall Park Project. The community will finally see some progress there through the tireless efforts of the members of the Russell Horticultural Society.

Success such as this, especially in its first year, would not have been possibly without people such as yourself who have taken time out of their busy schedule to do what it takes to help the Lions Club reach its goal. Thank You Al

Sincerely,
Lion Mary Chartrand
October 2008

Mary and I can’t say enough to thank you for a great party. Al, you are so lucky to have such professional servers. We were so glad you talked us into having the flambé scallops. They sure were a hit. Better still when I return into the house the morning after being outside the splendid aromas of garlic greeted me with much joy.

Thanks again for the wonderful service and food.
Alastair and Mary
October 2008

Thanks so much for the outstanding food and service you provided for our wedding! The compliments we received were amazing!!

Jennifer & John Hardie
September 2008

I would like to thank AJ’s for the excellent service provided to us. The food and staff were great! Everyone had a great time at the party!

Thanks Again,
Kathy
September 2008

Thank you for your help in making the arrangements both personal and respectful. Many family members and friends remarked on how delicious the food was.

Yours Truly,
Susan Dalati
September 2008

I would like to express my appreciation to the excellent service received on Sunday. Many compliments were received on the great food.

Please pass on my thanks to Isabel, Micheline and the rest of the crew. They went the extra mile to ensure the success of the reception.

Marcelle Gaudreault, Warrant Officer
September 2008

The family of Irene Bradley wish to tank you for the wonderful food prepared by your catering company. We were very pleased with the service and person serving. We have in the past recommended your company and will be pleased to do so in the future.

Judith Kirwan
September 2008

Thank you so much for the great food and service. The lady that really impressed me was Sallie, she was so kind and professional. She watched over me and insured that I ate and all my needs were met.

Thank You, J. Wigney
September 2008

Our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration at North Gower Community Centre in September was a huge success.

The food and service provided by you and your staff certainly contributed to the success. The food was delicious, the presentation excellent and the staff was professional, helpful and friendly.

Our sincere thanks for a job well done!
Ray and Doris Holmes
September 2008

From the time we planned our anniversary celebration and decided to use the services of AJ’s Catering, we have been more than pleased with the results. The initial planning and assistance we received from Isabel was to say the least, very much appreciated and very helpful. The staff who arrived on the scene to deliver the service, James, Carol and Marie were professional and courteous and patient, given the limited space in which to work and serve. They were especially gracious and helpful to our guests and we received nothing but praise for the service and especially the food.
Please accept our thanks for a job especially well done and I’m sure our guests will remember AJ’s for the future should they require a catering service for any upcoming celebrations or functions.

Ken and Marilyn
August 2008

Again our thanks for a wonderful banquet at Karen and Ben’s Wedding… Everything was quite beautiful, the food was excellent and your staff were very professional and helpful. All to make a lovely, stress free evening for all involved. Thanks to Al, Isabel and everyone else.

Sincerely John and Gaile
August 2008

Thank you! The meal and the service was terrific!

Laura Sianchuk
August 2008

We the family of Stella Duncan would like to thank you and your staff for the delicious luncheon you prepared for us. At a time like this who in the family needs the extra burden of making food ready after the funeral service.

Thank God there are people like you we can call to lift this burden off our shoulders. The meal was delicious, professionally served by Carol and Helen in the most courteous and helpful way.

Much Appreciation by Stella’s family,
Helen Jones
August 2008

Just a note to express my appreciation for the lovely reception following my sisters funeral. The food was nicely prepared and presented, the room looked peaceful and pleasant, and the hostesses were wonderful. Thank you also to the young lady who assisted my with selections, Isabel.

Marilyn Gorman
July 2008

I would like to say we were very pleased with the food and service that you provided for our daughter’s wedding in July. We have received many positive compliments about the food and service from our guests.

I would especially like to say thank you to those ladies who stayed late to do the cleanup. They were pleasant, friendly and very efficient at their job. I would highly recommend your catering service to others.

Thank You
Margaret Wilson
July 2008

I’d like to start off by saying a BIG THANK YOU to you and your team. The evening was perfect and we heard nothing but great things from our guests about the food and service. Please make sure that you extend our thanks and appreciation to your team.

I’d also like to thank you as well for all the hard work you put in leading up to our wedding as well as the day of. You definitely were great to work and put both our minds at ease when we had some changes to make or ask questions.

Thank You
Pat & Cathy
July 2008

Thank you for helping make our 50th Wedding Anniversary special. Your meal, service and people were great. We received many compliments on your catering.

Paul and Marlene Herlihey
July 2008

I wanted to tell you how much all of our participants enjoyed the BBQ provided by AJ’s Catering. Your staff was easy to deal with, quick to help and anticipated needs before asked.

We were very pleased and would use you again in a heartbeat.

Once Again, thank you
Wendy Knechtel
July 2008

I just wanted to thank AJ’s for the marvellous job in looking after our daughter’s wedding on July 12. I know it was a busy day and if everyone had the same high quality of service and food as we did, then I know the others were truly happy as well. We have nothing but good comments from everyone for the quality of the food and the work that the staff did.

Again thanks for making it a special day,
John Wilson
July 2008

We want to thank you for your service, from the consultation, setup and teardown. Everyone was professional, friendly and efficient. The food and service were all we could ask for and more than one guest commented on at least one aspect. Despite the rain, you made our Day. 1st Class.

Thanks Again,
Peggy and Chuck Double
July 2008

WDMH Gala Committee
Thank you so much for your help and co-operation in making this year’s WDMH Gala such a success. As usual your food and service was impecable. You are a great group to work with – your expertise is much appreciated! It is much easier to sell tickets when people know it’s “AJ’s Catering”. Thanks Again.

June 2008

Friends of Hospice Ottawa
Thank you and all your staff for the delicious dinner and service we received at the Girls Night Out. It was enjoyed by all.

Ruth Cameron
June 2008

Thank you for making our day special. Everyone complimented on the service and the food. We certainly will recommend AJ’s Catering for any events coming up.

Jackie and Chris Taylor
June 2008

Bieler Family
Thank you for your wonderful preparation and presentation of the food and beverages for the memorial service of Dorothy Mundy. Everything was lovely and fresh and the sandwiches and dessert were all really yummy. The tea was served very “hot” which is how I like it. Dorothy would have been very pleased indeed.

You also provided the menu for Dorothy’s 90th birthday and she had very fond memories of that too, so thank you.

We wish you every success with your business as you are providing a wonderful service. On behalf of everyone at the memorial celebration of Dorothy Mundy’s life.

June 2008

The day was a huge success and you and your people were a big part of that. We thank you for a job well done.

Jeff and Trudy Boyd
June 2008

Many thanks for the loan of your golf cart to use as a shuttle at our RCMP Musical Ride event. Your support of your efforts (as usual) is very much appreciated

Meredith
May 2008

Many thanks for the platters made for Dr. Ross McLellan’s reception at Hulse Playfair & McGarry. Everything was perfect.

Regards,
Amelia McNabb
May 2008

Thank You for providing such lovely refreshments at my mother’s funeral visitation. Your staff were a joy to have with us – very kind and attentive.

Sharyn Ellerton
May 2008

Thank you very much for the squares for my mother-in-laws funeral. I was running out of time and the trays were just perfect for our family gathering. Thank family really appreciated your kindness.

Kathy Kennedy
May 2008

We would like to sincerely thank you all for the wonderful service and delicious meal. It was very much appreciated by both of us.

With much Gratitude,
William and Alida Stuyt
May 2008

I attended the Ladies Night at the Russell Arena and was blown away by the quality of the food and how efficiently it was served. Thank you for the special gluten free items that you set aside for me. Your kindness and professionalism were very much appreciated.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Pitt
May 2008

We were very pleased with the food and service in April at the Community Centre. The service was very efficient and the food superb!

Thank you so much to all who worked so hard to deliver it. (Cooks included)

Sincerely Yours
E. & J. Pol
April 2008

I would like to again thank your staff for being so helpful and kind at the funeral reception for my sister, Stella. Your staff were pleasant to deal with at such a sad time for me.

The food was excellent and I received so many inquiries as to who provided it. I wish you continued success.

Thanks Again
Julie
March 2008

On behalf of the Executive and Directors of the Metcalfe Agricultural Society, I would like to THANK YOU for the extra help and cooperation that you extended to us for our Society Soiree. The evening was well received by the public. The food was excellent and served in your usual professional manner. There were many compliments about the large amount and how great tasting the food was…

Thank you again, and I look forward to seeing you at the fair.

Sincerely,
Christopher Reaney, President
June 2007

Canadian Museum of Nature
On Behalf of the Organizing Committee for Bruce Williams’ retirement party held on Friday, May 25 at the Victoria Memorial Museum Building, Canadian Museum of Nature, I wish to thank you for your never ending compromises, your cooperation and especially for the excellent service and delicious food we were treated to. Many compliments were heard about the quality and variety of hors-d’oeuvres available.

Your management of the cash bar was also much appreciated. It not only saved us time and effort in obtain permits, purchasing alcohol, etc. prior to the event but allowed the members of the Committee to fully participate in the event. The bar staff were so pleasant and fun to speak with.

It is my hope that we will work together again in the future. Please pass along our thanks to your entire staff including Ashli and Isabel.

Wilda Corcoran
May 2007