Limpopo Open Market

Company Overview: Limpopo Open Market

—Limpopo Open Market is a proudly 100% black woman-owned full service catering company based in Limpopo Province. It has offices in Polokwane. The company has one simple specialty – making occasions that involve catering, special and memorable.

—A well-established and vibrant woman Ms. Jacky Mphahlele whose management style is innovative founded Limpopo Open Market we catered for VIPs  at all Government Departments in Limpopo

—She pulled together resources that included her immeasurable skills in the hospitality industry, to come up with a company that is fit to compete with the best in the industry for event management, added on to her personal profile, the founder gathered experience through training. As a company we believe that a part of responsible business is to support and work with the community. To that end we work with numerous other local non-profit organizations.

—At Limpopo Open Market we believe that vision is supreme. A catering company dedicated to listening to our clients demands and needs, seeing their vision and then bringing all of the elements together that make up a most memorable event.

—If your dream is a fairy-tale wedding reception, a gourmet sit-down feast or a sparkling, cocktail party, whether your event is an annual gathering or an once-in-a-lifetime celebration, we guarantee that your event will come together in a way that exceeds your highest expectations.

Mission and Vision Statement

Mission Statement

—The company’s goal is that of a multi-faceted success. Our first responsibility is to the financial well- being of the company.

—We will meet this goal while trying to consider:

—The effect of our food on the health and well being of our customers (and our staff)

—The impact that our business practices and choices will have on the environment

—The high quality of attitude, fairness, understanding generosity between management, staff, customers and vendors.

—Awareness of all these factors and the responsible actions that result will give our efforts a sense of purpose and meaning beyond our basic financial goals.

Our Vision

—We believe in the following:

—Integrity

—Honesty

—Excellent Service

—Cleanliness

—Punctuality

—Respect for clients, guest and self

—Striving for the highest standard and quality

Commitment to the industry

—Limpopo Open Market has a commitment of service first and where possible to achieve for our clients.

—Our commitment to quality food is emphasized by the ongoing tenure or permanent status of our chef, who has years’ experience in the hospitality industry. She is at the forefront of new ideas and trends in the industry and passes her wealth of knowledge and experience into our operation.

Management

Our company is led by a top quality, fully-fledged well-experienced personnel in the business industry from catering to event co-ordination.

Waste Management

Limpopo Open Market encourages recycling of any paper, glass, cans and plastics etc.

Employment and Training

—Employee Training and Education

—Employees are trained not only in their specific operational duties but also in the philosophy and applications of our concept. They receive extensive information from the chef and are kept informed of the latest information on healthy eating.

—All our staff has the necessary skills to communicate with clients in a professional manner and have exceptional car skills. They are the best!

—Employment

Limpopo Open Market employs (Previously Disadvantaged Individuals) PDIs as well as semi-skilled individuals.

—Nepotism and discrimination is prohibited in this company.

Product and Services

—Limpopo Open Market offers a menu of food and beverages with a distinctive image, catering to schools, private sectors, corporate canteens, unions, government departments, prison, churches and mines in Limpopo Province for events from 10  to 10 000 people. We offer flexibility in catering at your office, home or venue. The culinary details of your occasion are as important to us as they are to you – we ensure all details are meticulously tended to.

Some of the events we cater for:

—Seminars

—Conferences

—Luncheons

—Dinners

—Banquets

—Cocktail Parties

—Weddings

—21st Birthday Parties or any Birthday Party

—Functions At Government Departments

—Corporate Functions

—Board Room Functions

—Spit Braai

—Kiddies Parties (Themes: Ben 10 or Spider man, Winny the poo and etc.)

—Decorations and Equipment Hire

—Sound Systems

The Menu

—Special dietary needs are catered for as long as prior notice is given. Our goal is to create the image of light satisfying and still nutritious food.

—There has been an increased awareness of nutritional and health concerns in recent years and a growing market of people who now eat this style of cooking regularly.

We serve the following:

—Breakfast

—Lunch

—Supper/Dinner

—Buffet

—Finger Buffet

—Finger-Fork Buffet

Breakfast

—Tea with sandwiches, scones and muffins.

—English breakfast

—Continental Breakfast

Lunch/Supper/Dinner

—Fork Lunch

—Light Lunch

—Finger-Fork Buffet

—Finger Buffet

—Buffet

—Braai

—Spit Braai

Afternoon Tea and/or Lunch

—PM tea served with biscuits or cakes

—Late lunch (finger or fork)

Production and Operations

Production

—Food production and assembly takes place in our fully equipped kitchen in Polokwane. Fresh vegetables, meat and dairy products are used to create most of the dishes from scratch. The chef exercises strict standards of sanitation, quality production, and presentation or packaging over the kitchen and service staff.

Operations

—Patrons or customers have to book in advance for easy and efficient delivery of the required service. However, late deliveries are accommodated but should at least be the morning of a day before the event.

Donations

—Our company is looking forward to keep donating to the disadvantage community, especially orphans.

—That is:

—Stoves

—Blankets

—Television sets

—Beds

—Electric Appliances etc.

Limpopo Open Market Is looking forward to work together to build

Clients

Our targeted clients are:

—Government Department

—Companies, NGOs, Small Enterprises

—Schools, Private sectors, corporate canteens Unions, Prison, churches, Hospitals and Mines.

Work Experience

Catering for VIPs  AND DECO

for All Government Departments and private sectors

Growth and Development

Limpopo Open Market will work closely with a number of government departments sectors and private companies in/or field related to area of focus

—The cooperation  will forge links with organization that pursue similar or complementing interest and objectives in seeking growth through mutually beneficial relationships like joint ventures, partnership etc on terms agreed up on by parties

Value Added to Clients

The Company owner has managed to get Hazards Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) certificate at Sandton Convention Center trained by Von Holy Consulting

HACCP is a system which identifies evaluates and controls hazards which are significant for food safety