Avanti Mansion Media Mentions

U.S. Small Business Administration
In 2008 Avanti Mansion received the Excellence in Small Business Award from the SBA
Catersource ACE

2009 brought the Avanti Mansion a nomination for the Catersource ACE (Achievement in Catering Excellence) Award. To be recognized for this honor a company must:

  • Maintain the highest standard of ethical and moral behavior
  • Demonstrate innovative strategies
  • Have made an impact on their catering marketplaces
  • Demonstrate a sense of civic duty through voluntary involvement in charitable events.
International Caterers Association

The International Caterers Association presents the annual CATIE Awards  (Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence). These prestigious awards are designed to recognize the achievements of caterers and are open to entries from caterers in any country in the world.

The Avanti Mansion has been nominated for two International Caterers association CATIE awards:

  • 2008 – Best Themed Menu
  • 2006 – Best Picnic or BBQ
Catersource

Avanti has been featured in the internationally-distributed trade publication, Catersouce Magazine.


May 2004
July 2008

“Without question, the Avanti Mansion is an impressive event venue… We have visited many event venues in all different markets around the country, and our comparative evaluation of the facility is that it is one of the most impressive small market company-owned venues we have seen. We commend everyone involved for the job done so far.” - Carl Sacks, Director of Consulting Services, Catersource
Chicagoathome.com
The Most Overlooked All American Wedding Locations  By: Jonathan Bille

“When someone says wedding destination you might think of Hawaii or Italy or some other notoriously beautiful location, but too often we forget about the great wedding destinations right in our own back yards. Here are a few of some of the most beautiful and over looked wedding spots in America.

Buffalo, NY: Avanti Mansion. Lose yourself in this 19-century estate with its beautiful woods and lush lawns. The Avanti hosts just one event at a time, ensuring you and your guests a private and intimate location. The Avanti is the perfect place to start your new life together. “
Everafter
Laurie has was also asked to lend her voice to Ever After, with a host of columns covering topics that range from describing why wedding traditions have become what they are and where they came from, to what Bride’s really want and the hottest current wedding trends.
Buffalo Business First
When Business First looks for advice, they turn to Laurie Clark.  As an expert in the catering field, Laurie has been asked to share her thoughts with Business First News.
Catering
Most recently, the Avanti Mansion was a contributor to the publication of the book entitled, “Catering Tactics, Strategies and Solutions” by Mike Roman.