Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Culinary Kids!

Looking for a FUN Summer activity??

A field trip at our store is great fun for the kids and super easy for the adults! It is hands-on food science, and it gives the kids an opportunity to be creative. We cover the set-up, clean-up, and the kids take home their creation for family dinner. Perfect for summer vacation entertainment, birthday parties, scout outings, etc. . .
 

Number of Kids:
Ages 6-14
 Minimum 6 kids and maximum 15 kids (please have at least 1 chaperone per 3 kids)





Activity:



Kids will each make one 3-serving entrée from a list of 3 promo options (selected by the store ahead of time) to take home for dinner. Please check with the store for entrée selections.


Event Flow:

 Please allow 1 – 1.5 hours for the activity.



1. Welcome, Introduction and Orientation


2. Demonstration


3. Assembly Stations


4. Taste of Dream Dinners






Special Note:
** Please check with your guests about potential allergies. A waiver is required.




Cost:
$20 per child for 6 – 10 kids. $15 per child for 11-15 kids. Confirm a week prior to the event along with: 1) their entrée selections, 2) allergy waiver, as well as the names of attending adults. Cookies for each child to take home and bake are included in the price. Adults may order additional meals to assemble at the conclusion.





Feel Free to Bring:
Special themed plates, napkins, utensils, decorations. Any additional snacks, ice cream, drinks, etc.

www.dreamdinners.com Phone: 864-879-1313 thornbladeprkwysc@dreamdinners.com

Thursday, May 14, 2009

NO Minimum Thursdays

“What’s for Dinner?” That never ending question – no matter where you are and in this economy, we are all exploring new ways to save money for this Summer’s vacation. Come let us tell you how to Save Time, Save Money and Enjoy this Summer vacation!

Mark your calendars - NO Minimum Thursdays

Dream Dinners Thornblade

Thursday, May 21st & 28th

10:00am til 6:30pm

Great way to introduce your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to what we are all about. Stop in for appetizers and make one meal or twenty - it's totally up to you and your friends.

We will host 2-3 Thursdays each month throughout the Summer months. Come in and let us tell you about our exciting New Summer Simplified Program.

You will not want to miss out on this delightful surprise!!



PLEASE RSVP with number in your party - PH: 864-879-1313 or E-Mail: thornbladeprkwysc@dreamdinners.com.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Special Fundraising Event

We are excited to announce a fundraiser for TNT – Team in Training sponsored by Nike to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. Having a very near and dear to our heart association with the need for research on this deadly disease, we would like to ask each of you to help us sell tickets for this organization.

Natasha Little – one of our dear customers is running this fundraiser to raise money in memory of her sister Michele, who died of cancer in May 2005. Natasha plans to participate in the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. Her personal goal is $5,000.

If you have not already heard about TNT, please know that this is a very serious endeavor. TNT’s training program is very rigorous and you are also tasked with raising money, all this while continuing to work. Natasha is to be commended for her goals, all while running her own franchise, ShowHomes.

We will also be helping Natasha sell tickets to raise money in honor of Ceomi Shanks, a former employee that is currently recovering from bone marrow transplant and chemo therapy in her battle with leukemia.

Check out Ceomi’s blog…

http://www.ceomi.blogspot.com/

The way it works –

Tickets are sold for $25 each. Ticket holders stop by Dream Dinners Thornblade during regular session times and assemble a 6-serving Dream Dinners Promo Meal of their choice* from the current menu ($20-$30 value). Team in Training will receive $10.00 (40%) for each ticket sold that attends and $25 (100%) for each ticket sold that does not attend a session.

We are asking each person interested to sell 3 tickets. Just think of those friends that have wanted to try Dream Dinners anyway! What a wonderful way to introduce them to Dream Dinners and also help us raise needed funds for Research!

Check out their website…
http://www.teamintraining.org/


*There will be 3-4 Promo meals available to choose from. Cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers currently running. All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Our Little Elf Service

Sometimes our guests are unable to come in to assemble the dinners themselves, and our Little Elf is happy to help:



1. Click on the Monthly Menu and Store Calendar link to the left. Register a log-in if you don't have one already.



2. Choose the 2:00pm Tuesday session and note in Special Instructions when you want to pick up your order, click on “submit” (don’t hit “enter”).

3. Indicate your estimated arrival time and any assembly instructions in the "special request" field upon check out.



*Need less than 36 servings? Place your order via phone 864-879-1313 or email



Please disregard the automatic session reminder and simply bring a cooler at your designated pick-up time. Call us at 864-879-1313 if your estimated arrival time changes. 24 - 48 hours notice would be appreciated since we queue up the assembly line based on pick-up time.



Packaging Fee and FREE Packaging -



There will be an additional $2 per item for the assembly service. An item is a package - regardless the serving size. The fee will be added to your bill upon pick-up. For guests who use Dream Dinners 2-3 times a week, we have a FREE packaging club you may want to consider:



We waive the packaging fee if you submit your order for the following month upon pick-up.


*FREE packaging offer cannot be combined with any other promotions.

Come enjoy a Taste of Dream Dinners - Our Treat!



Share your Secret with 8 to 10 adult friends (from different households) who are new to Dream Dinners. Set aside one evening (call us for evening or daytime options) we will have appetizers for you and your guests to sample, as well as coffee and water available. Want to have a Winey Women Party? Call us and Wine Styles can recommend a delicious wine to compliment our appetizers and deliver it to the store for your party. We will demonstrate the ease and fun of meal assembly and then you and your guests can play! Each guest may make any number of meals to take home to try at regular menu price, no minimum order requirement.



Best of all, for everyone who decides to start planning their monthly family dinner time with us, we will offer 5% when they sign up for a 36 serving (or more) session along with a bonus of $10 credit towards the Hostess’ next monthly session order.



Just think, host your own Party - NO cost for the event and you do not have to clean up a thing! 



Dream Dinners Thornblade “Taste of Dream Dinners” is a excellent way to give your friends a chance to “kick the tires” and is also a great way to help us grow and continue to serve the community. 



Contact us today for available dates: 864-879-1313 or e-mail thornbladeprkwysc@dreamdinners.com

Fun Summer Activity or End of the Year Field Trip Idea!

A field trip at our store is Great Fun for the kids and Super Easy for the Adults! It is hands-on food science, and it gives the kids an opportunity to be creative. We cover the set-up, clean-up, and the kids take home their creation for family dinner. Perfect for girl/boy scouts outing or class field trip.

Number of Kids:

Minimum 8 kids and maximum 15 kids (please have at least 1 chaperone per 3-5 kids based on age)



Activity:

Kids will each make one 3-serving entrée from a list of 3-4 promo options (selected by the store ahead of time) to take home for dinner. Please check with the store for entrée selections since we change menu every month.



Event Flow:

Please allow 1 – 1.5 hours for the activity.


1. Welcome, Introduction and Orientation


2. Demonstration


3. Assembly Stations


4. Taste of Dream Dinners





Special Note:
Please check with your guests about potential allergies. A waiver is required.



Cost:
$30 per child for 8 – 10 kids. $25 per child for 11-15 kids. Payable a week prior to the event along with 1) their entrée selections, 2) allergy waiver, as well as the names of attending adults. Cookies for each child to take home and bake are included in the price. Adults may order additional meals to assemble at the conclusion.


Feel Free to Bring:
Any special themed plates, napkins, utensils, decorations. Any additional snacks, ice cream, drinks, etc.

Special Events

Dream Dinners Thornblade has so many opportunities for special group events! 

Know someone getting married our about to have a new baby?

Imagine coming back from your honeymoon to a fully stocked freezer or being a New Mom coming home with that new precious little bundle and having everything within a freezers reach for dinner!

Bridal/Baby Showers at Dream Dinners Thornblade are a great way to host a Shower and not have to lift a finger yourself! We do all the prep work and cleaning and you just relax and enjoy the party! Everyone will enjoy appetizers from our current month’s menu and a yummy dessert tray. Coffee and Water are available. You may bring in other beverages, special party napkins, cakes, etc…. if you like.

We also host girl/boy scout troops, school activities to help educate them on food handling and preparation. See our Summer Activity and Field Trip Ideas link.

Want to Share your Secret with Friends? See our Taste of Dream Dinners link.