Plentiful Foods, LLC

07/12/2024

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Due to happily full calendars serving our wonderful clients, our Plentiful family often gathers to celebrate with our spouses and friends in months other than November and December.

This summer, our team has talked about a field trip to Polyface Farm or to the Museum of History and Culture’s Julia Child exhibit.

If you’d like to plan a party or other special outing or occasion to gather and celebrate with your colleagues, our team would love to serve you and your team. 🥳

Due to happily full calendars serving our wonderful clients, our Plentiful family often gathers to celebrate with our spouses and friends in months other than November and December. In previous years, we’ve enjoyed our Plentiful parties at my home, Elizabeth’s home, Willow Oaks, Buckheads, and t...

06/26/2024

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This summer, our Culinary Carry-out Catering Team has offered our dishes packed in bulk for easy storage in your refrigerators or coolers.

🇺🇸 Fourth of July is another perfect time to partner with Plentiful in stocking favorites for planned as well as unplanned snacks, lunches and dinners for your crew.

Order by Friday, June 28 for pick up on Wednesday afternoon, July 3. Can’t wait to welcome you back to our kitchen! ❤️

This summer, our Culinary Carry-out Catering Team has offered our dishes packed in bulk for easy storage in your refrigerators or coolers. In recent weeks, various clients have carried Plentiful Foods to Virginia Beach, White Stone, Wintergreen, Greenbrier and Lake Gaston. At my house just down the....

06/13/2024

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Earlier this year, Team Plentiful was delighted to cater a wine dinner hosted by long-time clients, Tim and Michelle O’Donnell. What a wonderful event!

Summer is the best time to plan celebrations for the coming seasons. If you’d enjoy collaborating with a great team to produce a fabulous event of your own, reach out today.

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Earlier this year, Team Plentiful was delighted to cater a wine dinner hosted by long-time clients, Tim and Michelle O’Donnell. On this occasion, they welcomed a convivial company of fun friends to enjoy Napa Valley’s Pahlmeyer Wines presented by Pahlmeyer Estate Vineyards’ captivating wine co...

06/06/2024

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If you’d enjoy a little help in producing and hosting your own successful event, just give us a ring! And don't miss this week's offering of so many delicious dishes for Carry-out next week! 💚

Blake Nichols and Kelly Wiltshire hosted a party to celebrate their wonderful team of Collegiate volunteers. To save these gifted hostesses some time, they engaged Plentiful’s culinary team to make a few hors d’oeuvres, packed in bulk for easy storage in their home refrigerators. Along with fres...

05/15/2024

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We’re about to round the corner to Memorial Day, a special day to honor those who gave their lives in serving our country–and the unofficial start of summer.

While we soberly remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we also often gather joyfully with friends and family to welcome the new season. However you celebrate Memorial Day, how about letting Plentiful make your celebrations easy and delicious?!

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We’re about to round the corner to Memorial Day, a special day to honor those who gave their lives in serving our country–and the unofficial start of summer. Did you know that Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day? The Civil War claimed more lives than any conflict in American history and...

05/03/2024

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Last weekend, we had the pleasure of catering two reunion parties— one was the 40th reunion of the VCU Dental School hosted by fellow graduates, Drs. Mike and Benita Miller in their fabulous Windsor Farms home.

Team Plentiful would be honored and delighted to help you plan to enjoy your next special occasion. Just give us a call or reach out!

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Last weekend, we had the pleasure of catering two reunion parties— one was the 40th reunion of the VCU Dental School hosted by fellow graduates, Drs. Mike and Benita Miller in their fabulous Windsor Farms home. Afterward, we received this kind note: "The party was a great success thanks to Team Pl...

03/22/2024

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Plentiful will be offering its wonderful Easter menu again this year! Whether for brunch, lunch or a delicious dinner, we have yummy options!

To keep your hearts dancing (and not stressed over planning and preparations), how about gifting yourself or a friend an easy, elegant meal from Plentiful?

You can find us at plentifulfoods.com. We would love to help!

I recently came across William Wordsworth's delightful little poem “The Daffodils.” Remember that one, about the sunny stems “Beside the lake, beneath the trees, / Fluttering and dancing in the breeze”? I first read this poem way back in high school–and still easily relate each spring to W...

03/20/2024

02/16/2024

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Last week we catered the Dancing with the Stars Gala at the Tuckahoe Woman's Club. It was a delight! 💃💃💃

The Art of Gathering's Priya Parker says that one of the most sacred things we have is our shared time together. We believe that.

If you're planning to share special time with your community, we'd be honored to be of service to you.

Last week we catered the Dancing with the Stars Gala at the Tuckahoe Woman’s Club. It was a delight collaborating with St. Michael’s Catholic Church of the Archangel’s Director of Engagement, Marguerite Steiber, and her wonderful committee. Because Ash Wednesday fell on Valentine’s Day this ...

02/06/2024

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Plentiful would love to help establish community and show up for those who feel lonely.

Holidays like Valentine’s Day often magnify feelings–whether of love or loneliness. How about placing an order with Plentiful to share with someone? We look forward to seeing you! 🩷💚

Have you noticed how frequently, lately, public officials are addressing the topic of loneliness? I don’t recall ever hearing leaders talk about it before. But last year the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health epidemic (!), since about half of U.S. adults experience some level...

01/11/2024

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At Plentiful, we are recharged and ready for this new year! Our 2024 calendar is already colorfully marked with various events and parties, and we look forward to adding one for you too, if you have need of a caterer.

As you walk through various life events this year, may you consider Plentiful’s services as a friendly aid to keeping all things fresh, new, easy and delicious along the way! You can check our newest Carry-Out menu below.

A portion of a Bible verse recently inspired me: “...Walk in newness of life.” At the start of a year, many of us think about new hopes, new plans, new commitments, new goals. This little verse reminds me to simplify all of that into one big embrace of newness. . .and to make the choice to walk ...

12/14/2023

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We at Plentiful love to cater all of your exceptional events, wherever you host them–and we’ve been busy-busy doing so this month! But we also count it a deep privilege to help you fill your own home with wholesome, delicious delights.

Visit us at plentifulfoods.com! ❤️

What could be cozier than being home for the holidays?! When I awakened recently to the surprise of a little blanket of snow across Richmond, I felt so thankful to be in our warm house–already decorated for the season and feeling special. It’s too easy to take for granted all the comforts and pl...

12/02/2023

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We recently had the pleasure of serving the Damon family for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding of daughter Emma to Caillin! The bride and groom chose Emma’s family home for the rehearsal dinner and the lovely Historic Tuckahoe for the wedding and reception.

When you want the best, we hope you’ll trust that we’ll bring our best and do our best. We care! We care about you, and so we take care every step of the way to achieve your vision for your celebration day.��

If you have an event coming up in 2024, then we’d love to chat about how we might help you to enjoy some peace as you plan to savor every moment. �

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We recently had the pleasure of serving the Damon family for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding of daughter Emma to Caillin! The bride and groom chose Emma’s family home for the rehearsal dinner and the lovely Historic Tuckahoe for the wedding and reception. Team Plentiful was in happy gear pre...

11/21/2023

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Do you ever feel life is so full. . .that you sometimes miss actually enjoying it?

Whether in our bustling kitchen at work or in the fullness of everyday life, I’ve learned that the key to savoring life is in the sharing of it with others.� �

That’s why, along with developing Plentiful’s cheery new logo, we recently shifted our tagline to read, “for sharing life”!��

Thank you for the many ways that you allow us the pleasure of sharing life with you and yours. ��

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 �
Annhorner and all of Team Plentiful

Do you ever feel life is so full. . .-that you sometimes miss actually enjoying it? For much of my early life, I often wished for a season different than the one I was in—and so I lost many opportunities to savor blessings all around me. When I started Plentiful Foods, I knew our tagline had to be...

11/10/2023

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“We eat first with our eyes.” Famously, the first century gourmand Apicius stated the obvious: Our eyes enjoy a meal even sooner than our mouths.

We offer you a Thanksgiving menu sure to please all the senses! Add delights of many kinds to your favorite entree, and you’ll instantly have a table of bounty, beauty and bliss!

Visit us at plentifulfoods.com to place an order today! 💜💛💜

“We eat first with our eyes.” Famously, the first century gourmand Apicius stated the obvious: Our eyes enjoy a meal even sooner than our mouths. All our senses join in for the highest pleasure: lovely, luscious spreads, enticing aromas, interesting textures, hot sizzles and champagne pops–and...

11/06/2023

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How about doing yourself a favor by ordering part of your special Thanksgiving meal?!

Please with ease! Place an order today and choose your convenient pickup time. You’ll feel plenty thankful, come Thanksgiving Day!

We are fast approaching Thanksgiving, and many people are already making their plans for gathering to celebrate. In our family, that means welcoming extended family to Virginia from as many as six or seven states–and preparing to feed them all! The joy of getting together, unfortunately, can be th...

10/23/2023

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Plentiful’s tagline is “for sharing life,” and our mission is to help foster love and meaningful connections around a table. While we have the chance, let’s treasure those around our tables…and care for those who are missing folks around theirs.

We’re eager to welcome you back for Carry-Out Catering on Thursday, November 2, and stay tuned for favorite familiar yet fresh Thanksgiving dishes!

Do you recognize this quote? "Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" The angel Clarence made that observation in the classic movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” These last couple of years have been “the best of ti...

10/07/2023

We're still kickin'...and still cookin'!

We took a little break from social media and also needed to pause Carryout Catering while we served clients hosting many special events, and we provided for more customized requests. It's been fun! But we are also eager to reconnect and serve you all this fall. We'll be in touch!

Coming soon: delicious Thanksgiving favorites! 🍁🦃

08/24/2023

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One of our fun July engagements was catering a Williams Mullen event, hosted by partner Jeremy Ball and his wife, Leah, in their fabulous home. They welcomed a group of the firm’s summer associates.

Afterwards, Leah sent us this kind note:

Plentiful Foods guided me through every aspect of planning a large dinner party, meticulously curating a fitting menu and ensuring the vibe was just right.

Not only was everything fresh and delicious, but the thoughtful and creative touches they added to the presentation elevated the entire experience.

Everyone raved about the food and one young guy even commented he would love to work for Plentiful just to learn how to cook!

We’d love to help you carve out some time to connect and care for your team. 😃

One of our fun July engagements was catering a Williams Mullen event, hosted by partner Jeremy Ball and his wife, Leah, in their fabulous home. They welcomed a group of the firm’s summer associates. Afterwards, Leah sent us this kind note: Plentiful Foods guided me through every aspect of planning...

08/17/2023

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Southern Living and Real Simple featured recent articles about slowing down enough to savor summer. Often, the best savoring happens when we’re sharing time with loved ones.

Plentiful’s Carry-out Catering can help you savor some of these last days of summer. Check out this week's menus!

Visit us at plentifulfoods.com or check out our most recent newsletter below to learn more (and don’t forget to subscribe!).😃

Southern Living and Real Simple featured recent articles about slowing down enough to savor summer. Often, the best savoring happens when we’re sharing time with loved ones. Plentiful’s Carry-out Catering has helped me to do that in this full season. In the past month, even after long work days,...

07/27/2023

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Celebrating devoted volunteers was the purpose of a recent event we catered for Bon Secours’ Memorial Regional Medical Center.

Recognizing accomplishments and service shows volunteers or employees that you value their contributions and take a personal interest in them. A celebration also nurtures team unity and spirit—a win, all the way around!��Plentiful would be honored to help you celebrate your team too. Let’s chat!

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Celebrating devoted volunteers was the purpose of a recent event we catered for Bon Secours’ Memorial Regional Medical Center. Team Plentiful was eager to collaborate with Michele Shepherd and her own wonderful team in honoring the hospital’s generous “good help”. Afterward, we received this...

07/20/2023

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We think you might enjoy getting to know some of the past year’s additions to our culinary and event servicing teams. We believe each one of them has been Heaven-sent for such a full season as this!

Chef Dave Booth says that the way Plentiful’s team cares about our clients and each other is unique in a business that can often be callous. We cannot emphasize enough how grateful we are for such a team!

��If you’d like to learn more about all of our thoughtful, talented and servant-hearted team of professionals, visit us at plentifulfoods.com or check out our most recent newsletter below to learn more (and don’t forget to subscribe!). Better yet--😄drop by our kitchen to pick up your dinner next Thursday!

We thought you might enjoy getting to know some of the past year’s additions to our culinary and event servicing teams. I believe each one of them has been Heaven-sent for such a full season as this! Peggy Davis is a poised, discerning and devoted member of our events team. She derives obvious joy...

07/07/2023

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Welcome to our fresh new logo! We love our vibrant new look for a flourishing new season!

We hope you’ll take a moment to visit our new website at plentifulfoods.com. We built it with you in mind. 😄

You can also check out our most recent newsletter below to learn more (and don’t forget to subscribe!).

Note that Weekly Fare is now called Carry-out Catering. Next week, we’re making some of our summer favorites for you. And we can’t wait to welcome you back to our kitchen!

We’ve missed being in touch with you and we hope you’re enjoying a great summer! Even with a spring chock full of events, we’ve been busy building our beautiful new website, which we’re beyond excited to share with you. Our joyful new logo conveys the same warmth of spirit with which Plentif...

05/18/2023

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The Tuckahoe Woman’s Club Spring Luncheon was one of many large events we enjoyed catering last month.

Large or small, corporate or private, elaborate or earthy, it’s our privilege to creatively customize your event for the ease and enjoyment of you and your guests.��If you’d like to explore the possibilities, we’d love to chat with you!

Visit us at plentifulfoods.com or check out our most recent newsletter below to learn more (and don’t forget to subscribe!).

The Tuckahoe Woman’s Club Spring Luncheon was one of many large events we enjoyed catering last month. It was a pleasure to collaborate with talented committee chairs Cathy Hinton, Cindy Hamilton and Happy Urick on another successful event for this wonderful group. Afterward, we received this kind...

05/12/2023

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Do you have a yearning for home? We believe that meals go a long way towards creating “home”wherever we are–for ourselves and for anyone else whom we invite to our tables.

Ruth McKeaney, in her beautiful book called Hungry for Home, identifies home as not so much a house itself with its four walls but rather as any place of peace where we can relax and connect and share life.

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In a culture of frenetic busyness and chronic loneliness, “home” feels all too often like an elusive concept instead of an intimately familiar space of safety, belonging and love. We hunger for the gift, goodness and grace of home. Ruth McKeaney, in her beautiful book called Hungry for Home, ide...

04/20/2023

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The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” aptly defined last weekend on several fronts. But that didn’t stop the fun!

Whatever the weather, Team Plentiful believes in celebrating.� �We can help you formalize your ideal plan-- and we’re nimble to adjust with whatever variables arise to assure that you’ll enjoy your own party as much as your guests will!

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The phrase “April showers bring May flowers” aptly defined last weekend on several fronts. Friday’s neighborhood party plans shifted from outside to inside, and ultimately wound up on the patio for a convivial evening among great friends and bright blooming azaleas. On Saturday, we catered a C...

03/22/2023

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To set a table, figuratively, means to make a future outcome possible. Tables set with linens, flowers and delicious Plentiful food open sweet opportunities for nourishment, delight and sharing life with those we love.

Check out our Easter menu to see how we can help you set your table!

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At least a couple of times a year, at Thanksgiving and Easter, I like to set a family table that’s practically spilling over with good food. At Easter, we have traditionally gathered for a bountiful brunch after church–and then headed together to the Monument Avenue Easter Parade. These last few...

03/17/2023

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It was an honor to cater the reception that followed a service celebrating the life of Elizabeth Parker Cones at St. Stephens Episcopal Church.

At Plentiful, we feel blessed for the chance to gather God’s array of magnificent ingredients, and to lovingly prepare them to provide comfort and care for you and yours.

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It was an honor to cater the reception which followed a service celebrating the life of Elizabeth Parker Cones at St. Stephens Episcopal Church. We counted it a privilege to come alongside Mrs. Cones’ daughter, Frances Harrell, who was exceedingly thoughtful in planning the details for this specia...

03/09/2023

Team Plentiful recently catered a reception and program honoring Buddy Childress, who founded and led Needle’s Eye Ministries as an outreach to the business community for over 44 years.

At Plentiful, we love teaming up with your team to honor men and women who make a tremendous difference in our lives. Reach out soon so we can all get a date on our calendars.

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02/27/2023

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If you’re looking to serve good, nutritious meals, then consider skipping the not-so-cheap shopping trips and the not-so-simple preps…and order from Plentiful instead!

Visit us at plentifulfoods.com or check out our most recent newsletter below to learn more (and don’t forget to subscribe!).

Over the years, as we have hosted and entertained in our home, I’ve picked up on a false assumption that my sweet husband cannot seem to shake: that buying groceries for serving meals in our home is inexpensive. “Let’s just keep it simple and have them here for dinner!” But putting a good me...