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THE KITCHEN THAT COMES TO YOU

Celebrate anywhere with a mobile culinary facility on wheels. BY HANNAH CULLEN

Entourage Events Group is determined to produce events that elevate brands, cultivate community and leave lasting impressions through the creation of unique and memorable event experiences. With a corporate office located in Minneapolis, Entourage Events Group can host more farflung events in unique and historic venues.

Entourage has found a way to add even more flair to events with the debut of The Kitchen this past fall. “The Kitchen is a larger-than-life, 53-foot mobile culinary concept that has capabilities unlike anything the event world has seen before,” says Nancy Jacobs, national sales and marketing director at the events group. “Available for private events, this new design by Entourage Events Group brings a full-scale catering kitchen directly to the location of your choice.”

With 5,300 square feet of space, The Kitchen is well equipped with features and amenities similar to a full-scale catering kitchen, including a walk-in freezer, refrigerator and large pop-open doors that connect guests and the chefs at work. “Customized with state-of-the-art equipment and a professional team of chefs, The Kitchen offers a truly interactive experience, showcasing the same beautiful, chefinspired cuisine and high-level service you would experience at a venue,” says Jacobs.

The Kitchen is not bound to Minnesota. Being a mobile culinary facility gives it the ability to travel across the country and create a pop-up venue just about anywhere. It can accommodate events small and large, but is most ideal for guests ranging between 300 and 3,000.

Available to those guests is a full culinary menu that embraces farm-to-table freshness and seasonal menu rotations, with the ability for large-scale production and flexibility to support lifestyle, dietary and allergen requests.

There is no set rate to rent The Kitchen. Instead, pricing is customized based on event style and location. Acknowledging that all events vary, Entourage Events Group will quote a rental fee and create a menu and design to fit each clients’ vision.

“We are driven by our relentless passion for innovation and dedication to personal care and professional service. Your priority becomes our priority—no matter what the event, our goal is to make your experience with us an unforgettable one,” says Jacobs.

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Any Port in a Storm

Courtesy of Plough at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

INGREDIENTS

—2 oz. Bulleit Bourbon —.5 oz. Sandeman 10-year tawny port —1 bar spoon smoked maple syrup —3 dashes Angostura bitters

DIRECTIONS

Stir and serve over a large ice cube in a small rocks glass. Garnish with three smokey scotch-misted Luxardo cherries. Based on the classic Old-Fashioned cocktail, Plough’s Any Port in a Storm has a bit of smoke and little sweetness. Starting with a couple ounces of Bulleit Bourbon, add half an ounce of tawny port and a bar spoon of cold smoked maple syrup. Stir gently and pour over a large ice cube in a short rocks glass. Garnish with three Luxardo cherries that have been misted with a very smoky scotch.

Plough, which opened in August 2019, is located in Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, which completed its vast $39.4 million renovation and expansion project that same summer. The hotel now boasts 416 spacious guest rooms and is connected to the Lancaster County Convention Center.

Headed by executive chef Ryan McQuillan, Plough utilizes ingredients sourced from the region’s farmlands. “With an abundance of seasonal ingredients, we have the ability to surprise guests with daily printed menus,” says McQuillan. “Incorporating a Frenchtechnique will also add a level of sophistication that transforms a staple dish into a signature item.”

With indoor and outdoor dining areas, Plough offers seating for up to 190 guests, including a private dining room with an alfresco patio for private events. Plush booth seating and long farm tables create a welcoming atmosphere, where the historic setting meets modern, urban style.

The open kitchen places the culinary staff center stage as guests watch their dishes being prepared, alongside a large rotisserie oven showcasing the roasting process and the team’s commitment to modern American cuisine. The long oval bar in the center of the room creates a community for guests to dine and socialize.

“Plough is going to make a statement in Lancaster,” says Michael McCoy, general manager. “Our talented team’s experience ranges from local to regional, and I’m confident that our restaurant will become a sought-after dining destination for both locals and travelers.” ploughrestaurant.com

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