L. M. Townsend Catering

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L. M. Townsend Catering

I hung up my catering apron but Templeton Hall banquet facility is open for gatherings of all kinds.

06/25/2022

Thank you for the enthusiast applications to our call for servers at the Hall of Fame Induction MLB parties! We will be reviewing applications and reaching out starting tomorrow.

06/17/2022

L.M. Townsend Catering, Cooperstown, NY’s top caterer, is seeking a qualified head chef. This is a rare opportunity offering competitive pay with the option to work hourly (weekends only as the banquet chef) or include prep time during the week for a salary of up to $1400/week. A signing bonus is available. Immediate start preferred.

This is a temporary position through 2022. However, the right person will be well-positioned for the possible opportunity of taking over the banquet facility in the future or lease as a base for catering on and off-premise in the Cooperstown area.

Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum three to five years of experience in quantity banquet food production in an upscale hotel, free-standing restaurant, or catering establishment.
Education: Ability to read, write and communicate English. A culinary degree from a recognized culinary institute, or equivalent experience is preferred.
Licensure/Certificates: Servesafe
Skills: Must possess excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food production techniques; thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation; and outstanding leadership, management, organizational, and communication skills.
Computer skills; Microsoft Word, knowledge of Excel helpful.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds.
Description: Oversee and prep menu items. Finalization of meal preparations, both on- and off-site. Thorough knowledge of grilling and meat butchering. Baking skills are helpful. Oversee kitchen staff and direct in food preparation. Inventory all goods and preparation of weekly vendor orders. Assist and oversee packing menu items for events, including any mis-en-place needed for final off-site cooking. Develop a schedule and oversee cleaning of the kitchen and banquet facility.
Availability Requirements: Must be available to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Dependable transportation is required for possible early mornings and late nights.
Valid driver’s license required for driving company van and rental trucks.
Signing bonus, hourly wage, and/or salary commensurate with skill and experience.
Start date: Immediately

06/15/2022

⭐️UPDATE⭐️

Thank you for the enthusiastic applications! We will be reviewing applications and reaching out starting tomorrow to schedule workers for the MLB parties.

Servers needed for July 23rd for Induction Weekend Parties. It's a fun evening for baseball lovers! No experience is needed, but servers must be neat and friendly. The job involves unloading supplies, setting up food stations, and busing to keep things neat.

$18 per hour includes a $3 per hour tip. Additional tips are added by MLB teams.

08/19/2021

Work on events and weddings in the Cooperstown area!

L.M. Townsend Catering, Cooperstown

Saturdays Banquet and Wedding Reception Staffing

Servers $18/hr + Bartenders $22/hr

Additional tips for most events

Sign up to work when it fits your schedule!

Resume to [Email hidden]
or apply at www.lmtownsendcatering.com/work_application_verified.php

06/30/2021

Work on events and weddings in the Cooperstown area!

Great hourly wages plus generous hosts add tips to the take!
No required schedule…you only work when it fits your calendar
Will train those with no experience.
Not up to working many hours? Retired but could use some extra $?
Sign up to work abbreviated hours and assist serving dinner.
Teens with working papers $15/hour
Teens 18+ and adults $18/hour
Bartenders (experienced only please) $22/hour
Fill out an application at www.lmtownsendcatering.com
OR email [Email hidden]

06/11/2021

Looking forward to the events of the weekend! The temps look cool and nice, a great time get out and explore our beautiful region!

05/31/2021

It's here! Our grande finale takeout menu available June 3, 4, & 5. From now on we are back to catering and event planning but it's been so much fun creating these menus and cooking for everyone! We are raising a glass to you and looking forward to seeing you at your work events, celebrations, and family get-togethers.

05/30/2021

Update! Tomorrow we will be releasing the last takeout menu at least for a while. Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed this service! We had a lot of fun cooking for you and we would love to cater your events large or small in the future. However the event season is heating up, dining in restaurants is a reality for more people now, and so we are going back to focusing on catering and event planning. We have a great menu coming out for you tomorrow for June 3,4,&5!

05/24/2021

Our catering and event season is getting busier but we will keep doing weekly takeout menus as long as we can! Looking ahead to Memorial Day we are celebrating our favorites from Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives this week. Make it an easy and fun meal by serving with beers on tap or sodas in cans!

05/17/2021

Warmer days are here! Plan an alfresco meal to-go with our taste of Italy menu Thursday-Saturday this week. If you want to start your meal with a cocktail we recommend an Aperol spritz, Bellini, or negroni.

05/13/2021

Caprese chocolate almond torte! Full take out menu for this week in our profile.

05/10/2021

Middle Eastern favorites this week! Entrées with house-made pita. Caprese Chocolate Almond Torte/ $5 slice for dessert.

05/03/2021

As chefs, we really enjoy great food truck fare. Want to try some of our favorites this week? We are cooking the best eats from the streets in our Templeton Hall kitchen for takeout May 6-8. What's your favorite food truck meal? Did we choose one of yours? Let us know in the comments and then email us your orders. Thank you!

04/26/2021

We are toasting to you, all our friends who have been enjoying our weekly menus as much as we do, thank you! Since we are welcoming back a modified wedding season in 2021, this week you can order some of our wedding favorites for your own mini-event. Why not have a picnic in the backyard? Make champagne cocktails and toast to any little thing your family is looking forward to.

Hors D’oeuvres, 20 pieces

Florentine Stuffed Mushrooms,
Spinach, Ricotta, Melted Fontina $22
Beef Tenderloin Crostini, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Drizzle, Microgreens $35
Sesame Shrimp + Snow Peas $28
Grilled Black Sesame Tuna Skewers, Gochujang Aioli $28
Melon Prosciutto Stacks $24

Soup

Sweet Corn Vichyssoise, Chives,
French Bread Croutons/32 oz/$28

House Salad: Serves 2

Spinach, Baby Kale, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Dried Currants, Garbanzos, Pistachios, Pepitas, Sunflower Seeds; Otsego Maple Dijon Vinaigrette $24

Entrees to serve 2
Include Creamy Smashed Potatoes, Cauliflower + Parsnips

Lemon Rosemary Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast, Green Herb Pesto, Wild Mushroom Sauté $44
Ommegang Ale Braised Short Rib of Beef, Carbonnade Demi-Glace $55

Dessert

Chocolate Covered Strawberries $8
Chocolate Mousse Raspberry Tulip Cups/4 pieces $12

04/22/2021

Spaghetti Squash Arrabbiata fresh mozzarella + parmesan, serves 2, $28. Vegetarian and Gluten-free

Full menu link in profile, takeout available Thursday-Saturday, new menus inspired by our favorite travels, chefs, and cookbooks come out on Mondays.

04/22/2021

Brussels Sprouts Pizza Carbonara, 9” pizza, $12

04/21/2021

Dark Chocolate Tart with sea salt from our Thursday-Saturday takeout menu. See our profile for the full menu.

04/19/2021

Inspired by the Barefoot Contessa, the menu this week pairs well with plenty of expensive wine. Don't miss out on the Dark Chocolate Tart $5/slice

Appetizers
Brussels Sprouts Pizza Carbonara (1) 9” pizza cut in 6 wedges) $12

Soups
Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Puff Pastry Croutons/ 32 oz/ $28
Baked Fish Chowder, French Bread Croutons/ 32 oz/ $32

Salad, serves 2
Cape Cod Chopped Salad, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Apples, Blue Cheese/ $24 GF, V

Vegetarian Entrée, serves 2
Spaghetti Squash Arrabbiata, Fresh Mozzarella + Parmesan $28 V, GF

Entrées to serve 2
Salmon Teriyaki on Steamed Broccolini, Jasmine Rice $48 GF
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Hard Cider Marinade, Apple Chutney, Parmesan Chive Smashed Potatoes $50

Dessert
Dark Chocolate Tart $5/piece

V- Vegetarian GF- Avoids gluten

04/12/2021

We created the menu this week while looking forward to barbecue season. Serve with: Fresh Lemonade, Cotes du Rhone or Ommegang Hennepin

04/08/2021

Turkey Meatball Bahn Mi Sandwich, Pickled Vegetables, Spicy Sauce $24, serves two

Full menu link in profile

04/08/2021

Pork Yam Noodle Bowl, Pickled Vegetables, Peanuts, Dipping Sauce $44 GF, serves two 🍲 🍲

Order now, full menu link in profile

04/07/2021

Hot and sour soup on the takeout menu this week. Full menu link in profile

04/05/2021

You've asked for it and now it's here! We have a Vietnamese menu for you this week.

Serve with: Vietnamese iced tea (trà đá); iced pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, or sparkling rosé; Vietnamese beer or if you can’t find it, a local option is Ommegang Witte

04/03/2021

We still have one order of spring lamb stew and 2 pieces of coconut cake if someone out there has neglected plans for Easter dinner. Email or call right away!

04/01/2021

You can still place orders from our Easter Menu!

StraStrawberry Salad with Baby Greens + Warm Goat Cheese Croutons, Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette $20, serves 2

Full menu link on our page!

03/31/2021

Place your orders, we are cooking seasonal specials Thursday-Saturday. Serving Suggestions: Jellybeans, Peeps, and Chocolate Bunnies on the side

V- Vegetarian GF- Avoids gluten

Appetizers and Snacks
--Profiterole Puffs/ Smoked Salmon Mousse/12 pieces/$18

Soups, with Artisan French Bread Croutons (GF by request)
--Potato Leek Soup, Chives/32 oz./$28 V, GF
--Asparagus Watercress Pea Soup/32 oz./$28 V, GF

Salads serve 2
--Strawberry Salad with Baby Greens + Warm Goat Cheese Croutons, Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette $20 V
--Vegetable Rainbow Salad + Quinoa + Chipotle Honey Miso Vinaigrette $24 V, GF

Easter Brunch serves 6
--Quiche Lorraine, Gruyere + Bacon /$30
--Three Cheese Strata + Ham/ $30

Entrees to serve 2, with French Bread, Butter
--Julia Child’s Spring Lamb Stew + Vegetables $44
--Seafood Lasagna: Shrimp, Scallops, Salmon, Baby Spinach, Cream $44

Dessert
--Carrot Cake $5 Coconut Cake $5 Pecan Pie Bars $5

03/29/2021

Easter is coming up and so is universal eligibility for vaccines! To celebrate Spring and everything else we put together a really nice seasonal menu this week. Email [email protected] to place your orders for April 1-3. Serving suggestions: Jellybeans, Peeps, and Chocolate Bunnies on the side.

Appetizers and Snacks
Profiterole Puffs/ Smoked Salmon Mousse/12 pieces/$18

Soups, with Artisan French Bread Croutons
Potato Leek Soup, Chives/32 oz./$28 V, GF
Asparagus Watercress Pea Soup/32 oz./$28 V, GF

Salads serve 2
Strawberry Salad with Baby Greens + Warm Goat Cheese, Croutons, Strawberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette $20 V
Vegetable Rainbow Salad + Quinoa + Chipotle Honey Miso Vinaigrette $24 V, GF

Easter Brunch serves 6
Quiche Lorraine, Gruyere + Bacon /$30
Three Cheese Strata + Ham/ $30

Entrees to serve 2, with French Bread, Butter
Julia Child’s Spring Lamb Stew + Vegetables $44
Seafood Lasagna: Shrimp, Scallops, Salmon, Baby Spinach, Cream $44

Dessert
Carrot Cake $5 Coconut Cake $5 Pecan Pie Bars $5

V- Vegetarian GF- Avoids gluten

03/26/2021

Are you missing out? There’s still time to get your order in for tomorrow. Full menu link in profile.

Marseilles Bouillabaisse
Shrimp, Cod, Scallops, Crawfish French Bread Toasts Not GF/Rouille/ $50 GF 🦞

House Salad serves 2
Baby Spinach, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Garbanzos, Red Onion,
Currants, Spiced Pistachios, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Otsego Maple Vinaigrette GF, V 🥬

Languedoc Cassoulet
Pork, Ham, White Beans, Kielbasa, Duck, Toasted Breadcrumbs
French Bread/Butter/ $44 🥘

Address

63 Pioneer Street
Cooperstown, NY
13326

Website

http://templetonhall.com/

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Are you missing out? There’s still time to get your order in for tomorrow. Full menu link in profile. Marseilles Bouillabaisse Shrimp, Cod, Scallops, Crawfish French Bread Toasts Not GF/Rouille/ $50 GF 🦞 House Salad serves 2 Baby Spinach, Red Cabbage, Carrots, Garbanzos, Red Onion, Currants, Spiced Pistachios, Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Otsego Maple Vinaigrette GF, V 🥬 Languedoc Cassoulet Pork, Ham, White Beans, Kielbasa, Duck, Toasted Breadcrumbs French Bread/Butter/ $44 🥘

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Our History

L.M.TOWNSEND CATERING began with a dream back in 1978 when owner Lucy Townsend graduated from Dartmouth College with a major in art and embarked on a career in food service leading her from a job cutting and weighing cheeses in a gourmet shop, to employment ranging from chef aboard a hotel boat on the River Thames, to salad girl for a family owned restaurant, kitchen manager at a bistro, and manager of a Rockefeller Center restaurant.

Lucy began work on her own catering business in 1989 in Cooperstown, NY and some of her first clients remain loyal to this day. Although corporate functions and wedding receptions comprise a large part of sales, Townsend Catering is also expert at providing services for private dinners, cocktail parties, brunches and barbecues. Full event and wedding planning services are also offered with referrals for event locations, rentals, music, flowers, and more.

Today, Lucy's offices and business are situated at Templeton Hall, a banquet facility located in the center of charming Cooperstown, NY. Templeton Hall itself is an historic building constructed in 1832, built originally as a church, with a convenient location within walking distance of most lodging and convenient to the trolley stop.

Full services at Templeton include dining space for up to 100 guests, bar services, handicapped accessibility and restroom facilities, plus tables, chairs, glassware, linens, silverware and china for your event. Townsend Catering runs both on-site and off-premise events from this location, and services the Syracuse and Oneonta areas as well.