Volunteer Work

"Stephanie is personally and professionally outstanding. She has superior organizational skills and is a multi-tasker. She gets things done. We volunteered our time together to improve the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce, and Stephanie was a joy to be around and work together with."  - Karl Forgeron, D.C.

Event Planning

"Stefanie: Has taken my basic ideas for catering events and brought that concept into tasty reality! Extremely detail oriented and creative with every step of the process nothing is too unique for her to produce in a timely yet cost effective manner. Keep up the AMAZING work with your unique and impressive flavor creations! I look forward to working with you on the next project!"  - Mike Higgins
Service Category: Event Catering
Year first hired: 2005 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, On Time, High Integrity

Graphic Design, Event Planning, Business

"Stefanie not only is a great designer and planner, but has become a friend, too. She is always willing to go the extra mile and her ideas and follow through are tremendous. She is on the top of my list when it comes to planning events."  Judy Feldhausen
Service Category: Business Consultant
Year first hired: 2,001 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Personable, Good Value, Creative

Event Planning / Volunteerism

"Stefanie is a high energy motivator! She is detailed oriented and has great follow through. Stef is very resourceful and 'can't do it' is not in her vocabulary! She is loved by all in her community!"  - Mary Ohzourk

Graphic Design / Event Planning

"Stefanie is very creative which works well with graphic design, and equally as well with her event planning service, Stef's Events. She has tremendous energy and enthusiasm and is a joy to work with."  - Patricia Childers

Event Planning
"On behalf of St. John's PTC, I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did on our Annual Fashion Show! The invitations and programs were great! Thanks for the generous discount and sharing your special talents with us."
With much appreciation, Marianne Evans

Website Design
“Thanks for all your hard work. Everyone loves the site.”   -Stacey Meucci

Catering
"The quality of Stefanie's chef services are second to none! I cannot adequately describe how AMAZING her food is - from appetizers to soups to entrees to desserts. She uses the highest quality products and ingredients and the results are out of this world! She can whip up anything and everything you ask. All of this - and I believe she is very reasonably priced. We have used her services for 2 baby showers, a birthday party, and a confirmation party. Not only did she create amazing food, but she took full responsibility for its presentation, clean up, etc. I cannot recommend Stefanie enough!" Linked In September 20, 2006 Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative.  Kristin (Bazzoli) Piotrowski

Catering
"I just wanted to thank you again for your services. The appetizers and desserts that you made were a hit and enjoyed by all of our guests on Sunday. The gathering wouldn't have been a success without your help."
Thanks!
Joy Petrando

Catering
"The food was wonderful. Thanks again. I'll call you in a week or two for Ashley's "Sweet 16"."
Donna

Cheesecakes
"Thank you very much for the delicious cheesecakes. You are a fabulous baker. They were so rich and fresh. You seem like you have a very successful business and I can see why."
Darice Castino

“Thanks for the cheesecake. It was the best cheesecake I've ever had!!! You did an awesome job.” – Alfonso Roberts

Custom Candy Bars
"I received the custom candy bars today, and I just wanted to say that you did an exceptional job! I am more than please with them. I'm sure they will be a big hit at the surprise party for Martin. If I, or anyone else I know am ever in the need of this service, or any of the services you've outlined in the forms you enclosed, I'll be sure to send them to you!
Excellent job!"
Robert
PS - I'm further impressed with the speed in which you had these made and delivered to me, especially given the relatively short notice I gave you!

Customer Service
"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the excellent customer service! I have found that service to be unique in this day and age.
Since you and your staff have taken the time to be helpful, I wanted you to know it did not go unnoticed or unappreciated."
Thanks again,
Angela Bennish (A very happy customer)

Community
"Thank you for you so very much for your great presentation at yesterday's luncheon. Didn't realize how versatile and extensive your business was. Enjoyed meeting you and know the entire group was impressed.
Sincerely,"
Elgin Area Christian Women's Club
Judy

Awards
"I was very happy to receive the announcement regarding being named "Businessperson of the Year" by the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce. This is an achievement you can be very proud of. I am please to vote for you."
Terry Parke - IL State Representative

Survey Says . . .
Did the order meet your complete satisfaction?
"Absolutely! My goal was for our final product to be different than the Babinki's (another client) and it was! The candy bars were a huge success at the function! Susan Demma will be calling you as well as Tony Catella and Mike Mondus."
Elizabeth Mindykowski

Did the order meet your complete satisfaction?
"Oh yes! They (candy bars) are already gone! My boss and V.P. love them - in fact they're going to provide them corporately."
Shellie Panegasser - Liberty Press

Community
"Thank you for the candy donation to St. John's Fun Fair. It was a nice touch -we put them out on the tables. The wrappers were AWESOME!"
Sue Plecki
St. John's PTC

Event Planning & Catering

“Superior service and superior quality of products! My Bridal shower was wonderful.”

Kathy Goings

Various Products & Services

“Stefanie is amazing at what she does!!! We have had food, candy bars, baby shower favors, cookies, wedding invitations, and more and everything was always perfect!! Thank You!!!”

Makara Dozier

Catering & Event Planning

“Superior service and above average quality! All the food was excellent, and delivered promptly.”

Joy Petrando

Marketing & Graphic Design

“Stef does excellent work!”

Mary Ohzourk

Streamwood Chamber of Commerce

Streamwood Park District

Marketing & Graphic Design

“Stefanie demonstrates extraordinary design skills, producing stunning catalogs, brochures, postcards, banners and bookmarks.”

Wanda P, B&F

Volunteer Work

"Stephanie is personally and professionally outstanding. She has superior organizational skills and is a multi-tasker. She gets things done. We volunteered our time together to improve the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce, and Stephanie was a joy to be around and work together with."  - Karl Forgeron, D.C.

Event Planning

"Stefanie: Has taken my basic ideas for catering events and brought that concept into tasty reality! Extremely detail oriented and creative with every step of the process nothing is too unique for her to produce in a timely yet cost effective manner. Keep up the AMAZING work with your unique and impressive flavor creations! I look forward to working with you on the next project!"  - Mike Higgins
Service Category: Event Catering
Year first hired: 2005 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, On Time, High Integrity

Graphic Design, Event Planning, Business

"Stefanie not only is a great designer and planner, but has become a friend, too. She is always willing to go the extra mile and her ideas and follow through are tremendous. She is on the top of my list when it comes to planning events."  Judy Feldhausen
Service Category: Business Consultant
Year first hired: 2,001 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Personable, Good Value, Creative

Event Planning / Volunteerism

"Stefanie is a high energy motivator! She is detailed oriented and has great follow through. Stef is very resourceful and 'can't do it' is not in her vocabulary! She is loved by all in her community!"  - Mary Ohzourk

Graphic Design / Event Planning

"Stefanie is very creative which works well with graphic design, and equally as well with her event planning service, Stef's Events. She has tremendous energy and enthusiasm and is a joy to work with."  - Patricia Childers

Event Planning
"On behalf of St. John's PTC, I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did on our Annual Fashion Show! The invitations and programs were great! Thanks for the generous discount and sharing your special talents with us."
With much appreciation, Marianne Evans

Website Design
“Thanks for all your hard work. Everyone loves the site.”   -Stacey Meucci

Catering
"The quality of Stefanie's chef services are second to none! I cannot adequately describe how AMAZING her food is - from appetizers to soups to entrees to desserts. She uses the highest quality products and ingredients and the results are out of this world! She can whip up anything and everything you ask. All of this - and I believe she is very reasonably priced. We have used her services for 2 baby showers, a birthday party, and a confirmation party. Not only did she create amazing food, but she took full responsibility for its presentation, clean up, etc. I cannot recommend Stefanie enough!" Linked In September 20, 2006 Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative.  Kristin (Bazzoli) Piotrowski

Catering
"I just wanted to thank you again for your services. The appetizers and desserts that you made were a hit and enjoyed by all of our guests on Sunday. The gathering wouldn't have been a success without your help."
Thanks!
Joy Petrando

Catering
"The food was wonderful. Thanks again. I'll call you in a week or two for Ashley's "Sweet 16"."
Donna

Cheesecakes
"Thank you very much for the delicious cheesecakes. You are a fabulous baker. They were so rich and fresh. You seem like you have a very successful business and I can see why."
Darice Castino

“Thanks for the cheesecake. It was the best cheesecake I've ever had!!! You did an awesome job.” – Alfonso Roberts

Custom Candy Bars
"I received the custom candy bars today, and I just wanted to say that you did an exceptional job! I am more than please with them. I'm sure they will be a big hit at the surprise party for Martin. If I, or anyone else I know am ever in the need of this service, or any of the services you've outlined in the forms you enclosed, I'll be sure to send them to you!
Excellent job!"
Robert
PS - I'm further impressed with the speed in which you had these made and delivered to me, especially given the relatively short notice I gave you!

Customer Service
"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the excellent customer service! I have found that service to be unique in this day and age.
Since you and your staff have taken the time to be helpful, I wanted you to know it did not go unnoticed or unappreciated."
Thanks again,
Angela Bennish (A very happy customer)

Community
"Thank you for you so very much for your great presentation at yesterday's luncheon. Didn't realize how versatile and extensive your business was. Enjoyed meeting you and know the entire group was impressed.
Sincerely,"
Elgin Area Christian Women's Club
Judy

Awards
"I was very happy to receive the announcement regarding being named "Businessperson of the Year" by the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce. This is an achievement you can be very proud of. I am please to vote for you."
Terry Parke - IL State Representative

Survey Says . . .
Did the order meet your complete satisfaction?
"Absolutely! My goal was for our final product to be different than the Babinki's (another client) and it was! The candy bars were a huge success at the function! Susan Demma will be calling you as well as Tony Catella and Mike Mondus."
Elizabeth Mindykowski

Did the order meet your complete satisfaction?
"Oh yes! They (candy bars) are already gone! My boss and V.P. love them - in fact they're going to provide them corporately."
Shellie Panegasser - Liberty Press

Community
"Thank you for the candy donation to St. John's Fun Fair. It was a nice touch -we put them out on the tables. The wrappers were AWESOME!"
Sue Plecki
St. John's PTC

Event Planning & Catering

“Superior service and superior quality of products! My Bridal shower was wonderful.”

Kathy Goings

Various Products & Services

“Stefanie is amazing at what she does!!! We have had food, candy bars, baby shower favors, cookies, wedding invitations, and more and everything was always perfect!! Thank You!!!”

Makara Dozier

Catering & Event Planning

“Superior service and above average quality! All the food was excellent, and delivered promptly.”

Joy Petrando

Marketing & Graphic Design

“Stef does excellent work!”

Mary Ohzourk

Streamwood Chamber of Commerce

Streamwood Park District

Marketing & Graphic Design

“Stefanie demonstrates extraordinary design skills, producing stunning catalogs, brochures, postcards, banners and bookmarks.”

Wanda P, B&F