Scot Forge is an employee-owned manufacturer of custom open and rolled ring forgings. With over 100 years of experience in the metal forging industry, they are recognized as one of the most modern and respected forging companies in the world. They operate five plants and employee over 1000 employees. Every employee after one year of service becomes an owner. Although their size is large, they are committed to cultivating a sense of community and family between all locations.

1. Developing a theme that would build excitement and provide a “wow” experience
2. Fulfill the objectives while being fiscally responsible
3. Working within a budget that had been reduced from the typical budget for this event
4. Keep the event fresh, fun yet affordable

Solution

Tasty Catering presented and produced “The Scot Forge Block Party”. It was important to remind everyone that when times get tough, we can still get together and have fun. It was a simple theme, but could deliver the poignant message reminding everyone to “enjoy the simple life”.

Results

Each year SF gathers feedback so they can continually improve efforts to bring a quality event to the employee and owners. The feedback SF received was overwhelmingly positive.

• “It was so nice, I was going to email you guys to say GREAT JOB! The catering was perfect, much nicer that way.”
• “It was a great day, spent with family and friends. The catering company was awesome! They made everyone feel like they were #1”
• “There was plenty of food, and a variety for everyone, Thanks to all for a great picnic”

This event was considered a success by peers in the Event Planning industry as it received the 2010 NICE Award for Best Picnic!