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"It is always such a pleasure to have the Bizzy Butler cater our party. You know that you are going to have great food, amazing presentation and just the most amazing people, that add so much to the overall success of a party. Thank you Mary Ann, Shannon & Michelle." Dixie & Roy
"On behalf of our organization I would like to thank you and your team for an exceptional evening. We were all very impressed with the selection of food and the delivery. We found your team to be very friendly and professional which contributed to the success of the evening. We received many compliments on your service from our guests and expect that you will be receiving some calls for future business. Again thank you and I look forward to working with you again." Sincerely, John Bastiaanssen, Vice President, BC Centre for Quality
“I hired the Bizzy Butler concierge service in May 2009 to assist me in several aspects of a complicated move from one of my homes in Vancouver.
Mary Ann Westendorf took care of my many questions and handled the details personally. I was not present for more than a month during the whole process and Mary Ann was highly efficient in dealing with multiple aspects of the management of my old property and the complications of successfully moving my possessions to my new home, she dealt with the security issues, oversaw the actual moving day and reported to me promptly when she had completed the final stage of the process.
I have since recommended The Bizzy Butler to a co-worker who has also had a very satisfactory experience.
I will continue to recommend Mary Ann’s company to anyone who is in need of professional and courteous service….” John
“I met Mary-Anne over the phone in Jan 2007. I needed someone to pick up my check in Vancouver and deposit it into my bank account….Being a contract geologist and working in isolated places, I needed help. Mary-Anne is always polite and up beat with “a nothing is impossible attitude”. She has found two of the best possible room mates, done shopping for me, and helped me get a visa on very short notice. If anyone needs help on those things you can’t do or don’t have time for, Mary-Ann with her company, will take care of it. I think that “Mary-Ann’s Bizzy Butler” is a bench mark for service. I hope I meet her in person someday!” ...Mike McCartan
“I hired the Bizzy Butler for our Holiday client reception, and was extremely pleased with the outcome. MaryAnn thought of everything and came totally prepared for the job. Her staff was friendly and professional, and they kept our guests entertained with their great personalities. I would definitely recommend the services of Bizzy Butler and will definitely have them back again next year!”… Thanks, Meghan Hall, Ekistics Office Manager
“My husband and I host an annual Xmas party every year. The past few years, I became tired of running around like a mad woman being hostess and getting food in and out of the oven! While I do enjoy it, I never got a chance to socialize at my own party!! So, after searching online I came across Bizzy Butler! The year before, I had our party catered. I felt for the price, it wasn't worth it, and I enjoy preparing the food myself. So I contacted MaryAnn. She was very prompt and courteous from our first communication. They were initially booked for our date, but a day later an opening became available for 2 ladies so I jumped on it! Sure glad I did! It was our best party to date!! I didn't even have to step in the kitchen!! The ladies were busy prepping appetizers, plating them, passing them around to guests, while I enjoyed myself and chatted! It was SO nice! They were willing to do whatever needed to be done, and were very polite and professional. It was worth every penny and we'll definitely be using Bizzy Butler again next year!” Thanks! Kristine Fretwell
‘BC Hand Towels Travel to Texas’ … Howdy do, folks! i'm over here in texas, and y'all are up yonder in vancouver v-i-a british columbia, but wheee doggies, that didn't stop y'all from getting the hard to find sundries i needed and shipping them down here to me on my spread! y'all get an a+ from me, and i'll be calling you back very soon! bizzy butler for governor! Bobby Goldstein Productions Inc.
“We decided to have a 40th birthday party catered for my husband at the house of good friends of ours in Vancouver. However, we currently live in Victoria! I spent a few hours researching catering companies on the internet and Bizzy Butler fit our needs perfectly as a catering option. One of the things I really liked about Bizzy Butler from the start is that they work with a restaurant of your choice to deliver the restaurant food at the party venue. This was exactly what we had in mind. The contact person at Bizzy Butler, Mary Ann Westendorf, was wonderful to work with! We had great conversations over the phone and she was extremely helpful, friendly and full of great ideas for the appetizers, children's entertainment, desserts and decorations. She and her assistant Annick worked very hard the day of the party (and before!) to get everything just right before our guests arrived. At the party itself they served the appetizers, food, drinks, coffee/tea and set out the desserts with a smile. Mary Ann and Annick stayed to clean up as well after a long day of work. Overall, we had a wonderful time at our party and were so glad that we chose Bizzy Butler to cater the event!” Odell
“What would I have done without Mary Ann and her team?! From organizing the menu, to shopping, to renting the outdoor tent, to hiring a decorator, to bartending and everything else, Mary Ann made our Hollywood Fundraiser run like clockwork. While she saw that every detail was taken care of, I got to enjoy my guests. The food presentation was superb, service excellent and selection of appetizers delicious! I have recommended The Bizzy Butler to several friends already and will be calling her for my next event.” Shirley MacDonald, BC Regional Manager, Olympia Trust, www.olympiatrustbc.com
"Now that the dust has settled I can take a couple of minutes to give you some feedback on our party last Saturday. Tricia and Jen were great! They were in constant motion all evening and willingly stayed later than arranged. I know it's difficult to work in a strange kitchen with food that had been prepared by someone else and they did a great job. I appreciated their suggestions and ideas too, having their experience and skill to draw on was a real bonus. Their preparation and service during the evening was wonderful and the clean up was great. Thank-you so much for everything. I don't know when our next big party will be, but I will definitely give you a call!" Gerri
“Andy and I would like to express our gratitude to you for your thoughtful planning and assistance with Delina and Aly’s engagement party. We have always enjoyed hosting parties, especially our huge family gatherings. This time, however, we experienced the pleasure of being guests at our own party! Because of your presence, we were able to welcome and converse with our guests, without the usual distraction. Many guests commented on your gracious and friendly manner and the apparent ease with which you performed each task. Thank you so much!” Mary and Andy P.S. The chai tea you served at the end of the evening was a lovely surprise—a real nice touch!
“Bizzy Butler has been a great find for me. With my full work schedule, including business travel and weekends away - Mary Ann and her team are my personal "Mary Poppins." Whether its been helping to organize home repairs, furniture or appliance shopping or catering for healthy meals and special events, her team is very friendly, trust-worthy and thrift oriented. It's such a help to come home and have it ticking too!” Ann Duffy , VANOC
“I have been throwing a Christmas Open House party every year for the past 10 years…each time I greet everyone, tend to the bar, clean up during the evening and prepare and lay out the food. After each Open House I have been exhausted and upset that I didn’t get to spend enough time visiting my friends and family. This year my new husband suggested (he’s so smart) that we hire someone to take care of the bartending and food prep…I searched the internet and found The Bizzy Butler. After some e-mail correspondence with Mary Ann I felt good about our decision. Mary Ann and her two lovely daughters showed up at our house and confidently took over – my husband and I didn’t lift a finger all night. They greeted our guests, took their jackets and had a drink in their hand within seconds. The kitchen was busy with appetizers being made and it was clean all night. It was our best Open House to date, we spent the entire night socializing…even our guests commented on how great Mary Ann was. I can’t say enough nice things about Mary Ann, she is confident, charismatic and genuine – I would recommend her and The Bizzy Butler in a second – they are amazing. Mary Ann will be getting another call from us as we approach our next Christmas Open House!” Sincerely, Tamara Taggart & David Genn
“I just wanted to thank you for the great service you provided in purchasing and picking up our sinks at IKEA. I've been talking to a lot of my colleagues and they can't get over it. I didn't realize that this type of service even existed. Your website is very professional and your service is great. Thank you Again…” The Patton Family, Port Alberni, BC
“I recently purchased a townhouse where the master bedroom and den needed to be painted. I searched through the Craigslist for a local painting company and found the Bizzy Butler. Being a complete novice about the process of painting, Mary Ann patiently walked me through the preliminary steps, and she, her partner, and staff did a excellent and very professional paint job. They were punctual and took care to the smallest of details. I was so impressed, I’ve also contracted Mary Ann to cater our Boxing Day open house party. Thanks Mary Ann. You’ve been a real pleasure to work with, and I know my upcoming party will be in very good hands.” Sincere thanks, Terrie Shumka
“Thanks for doing such a great job at Danielle's 40th. I don't know what we would have done without you both. For once, we got to enjoy ourselves at our own party, and all the guests had a fabulous time. Thanks again, and all the best.” Nick Rockel
“We recently hosted an event for 40 people in our back yard and decided to hire Bizzy Butler, simply so we’d have a bit more time to spend with our guests. Typically, hosts (okay, me) are somewhat stressed-out prior to guests’ arrival. Regardless of the degree of pre-planning I’m always rushing around lighting candles, frantically putting out food and rummaging around for glasses and bowls. In fact, I’ve actually greeted people at the door in slippers, with rollers in my hair, apologizing and wondering where the time went - not a good way to start the evening!
But Mary Ann from Bizzy Butler proved to be an absolute savior, springing into action the minute she walked in the door, finding her own way around the kitchen, putting together beautifully arranged platters of food, and setting up the bar and food areas with an expert eye for colour, composition and detail. Every guest was greeted with a drink, yet throughout the evening, she still managed to keep the entire area tidied up and drinks replenished, even in spite of a nasty, unscheduled monsoon. Most importantly, all of this was performed with a soothing aura of calmness and good cheer which set us and our guests at ease. She exceeded all of our expectations, enabling us to actually be guests at our own party!” Thanks again! Betsy Masi; Masi Design
“Thank you so much for everything you did on our wedding day! You were one of the highlights for the guests and for Andy & Karin as well. I know that Karin was very impressed with your services and will keep you in mind for future events.” Elyssa L. Lockhart - Personal Law Corporation
“I write this recommendation for the wonderful painting job done at the Learn and Play Children’s Centre. I feel their job was done with a high degree of care and thought. I would highly recommend the Bizzy Butler to any other organizations that are looking for a quality service. Since this painting was done, we have had much positive feedback on the looks of the rooms done. I look forward to having the rest of the Centre done as well. The commitment from them was very refreshing. I look forward to future dealings with the Bizzy Butler.” Enthusiastically, Ruby Miller, Administrator, Learn and Play Children’s Centre, Maple Ridge
“I recently had Mary Ann come in to help with a Mother-to-be shower that I was hosting with 20+ ladies in attendance. All I can say is that I could not have done it without her. She attended to every detail and made sure that every single guest always had a drink in hand and a plate of goodies. I was especially grateful for all of her assistance during the preparation and layout of the food and drink spread. She offered excellent advice and made sure that I had plenty of time to get myself ready for greeting the guests. I wouldn’t think twice about calling in the Bizzy Butler again for any type of function. All of my guests commented on how smoothly the shower went and what a treat it must have been to have such superb and delightful help.” Best regards, Malia Heale
“Dear Mary Ann, Thank-you could never express our appreciation to you for coming in at the last minute to help us pull off the finishing touches to a very important renovation. We were amazed at how you managed to work around the contractors who were rushing to finish our project on a tight deadline. Your professionalism, positive disposition and eye for detail were top notch! You did a wonderful job, the house was spotless and the food you prepared for all of us was terrific and very beautifully plated. The owner was thrilled with the project and your special touch topped off our evening beautifully. Thanks again, you were a delight to work with and we appreciate the service. See you gain soon, on our next project.” Sincerely and with many thanks, Patti and Lynn “The Power of Two” Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
“As a Realtor, I like to go above and beyond to make my clients happy and Bizzy Butler helps me do just that. Their quality and service is next to none and professionalism goes without saying. I had a very tight time frame to have my clients home cleaned up and ready to move in and they came through for me and what a job they did - it was gleaming! My client was thrilled that everything was so perfect that it was worth the effort. In a heartbeat I would have Bizzy Butler work with me again and again to help provide ultimate service!” Janet Maxwell, Keller Williams Results Realty
“We recently hired Mary Ann Westendorf and her staff from the Bizzy Butler to assist us with our daughter’s first birthday celebration. We had approximately 70 people at our home ranging in ages from 1 year to 75 years old. Thanks to Mary Ann and Bizzy Butler, our party went perfectly. The top benefit of hiring this team is that we both enjoyed the party and weren’t exhausted from hosting 70 people. Originally, we asked for help with serving our guests appetizers, drinks and the buffet dinner. But we received so much more. Mary Ann also gave us suggestions for our menu, created an amazing appetizer, saved us money for our decorations, and provided serving dishes, towels and other items needed for the party. During the evening, her team greeted the guests, took their coats and shoes, ensured all guests had a beverage and some food and kept our home and kitchen clean. Mary Ann and her team were always professional, cheerful and accommodating to the various needs of our guests. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone planning a party. In fact, I have already given some of my friends and family a gift certificate for her concierge services!” The Parmars
“We recently had the pleasure of having Mary Ann Westendorf from the Bizzy Butler help with our annual Christmas Party of 40 +/- people. I have to say it made the evening more relaxing and enjoyable for myself as Mary Ann was always there to make sure each guest had a drink and a plate. The best part of all of her service was that there was no clean up this year! This feature alone was worth having her service as there were no leftovers to pack away, dishes to wash or counters to clean. I would not hesitate to have her next year.” Tina Lee, Leemore & Associates Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants Ltd.
“We would like to express our appreciation of "a job well done"! Being able to serve appetizers, buffet dinner and make certain that the bar was stocked as well as keeping up with all the dishes for a crowd of 60 people was absolutely amazing. We were able to relax and enjoy our guests without having to supervise or give instructions. MaryAnn, you even managed to put away all of the leftovers, my most hateful chore. The kitchen was all cleaned up as well! Your service was professional, cheery, above and beyond what we expected. We would most definitely recommend your services. Thank you again.” Bernice and Hugh, Seaward Industries Ltd.
“I recently had the pleasure of having Mary Ann Westendorf from the Bizzy Butler be my personal assistant for a day. I intended to have her clean my home and was so impressed when she came in with all her cleaning supplies, ready to work and then graciously took the time to help me with some decorating challenges I was experiencing. Before I knew it she was busy moving things around and helped to create exactly the atmosphere I had intended. She turned my living room into a “virtual feast for the eyes” and the effect was far greater harmony and peace. She thoroughly cleaned my home and made wonderful suggestions. I would recommend her to anyone who is ready for creating magic and order in their lives.” Eileen Brooks, Business Development Manager Canadian Home Income Plan
“MaryAnn, I wanted to send a note to you to let you know that I've referred your services to 3 different people since our wedding in July. You really put my mind at ease and I actually got to mingle with my guests, which was a big plus. You thought of everything and I will most definitely use your services in the future. The fact that I gave you our budget and we worked within it was most helpful. You actually put everything that we discussed into easy to read lists, making it so easy to stay within that budget. You and your staff are so helpful and friendly, paying attention to every detail as if it was their own party. Even the placement of all the orchids on our cake was perfect. All in all, it was a beautiful event, and I think our Rabbi put it perfectly when he said that the wedding and the party afterwards was completely organic to the kind of people Kelly and I are. Exactly what we wanted! Kudos to Bizzy Butler! You will most assuredly be hearing from the Morgan's again! Thank you for everything…” Dina and Kelly Morgan
“I recently hired Mary Anne to help with a party on our boat. It was busy and chaotic from the beginning. Even though she wasn't scheduled to begin until much later, she got right to work and saved the day. In cramped quarters with too much traffic and misbehaved children underfoot she did not complain once. She is friendly, hard working, creative, takes initiative and is discrete. Our guests all loved her and felt very well looked after. For me it was such a treat to relax and have fun, knowing that Mary Anne was looking after things better than I would have been myself. We will definitely hire her again if she will have us.” Janice Iliffe
“Numerous guests have commented on the abilities, attentiveness and cheerfulness of your staff. Everything always seemed to be well in hand. A job well done.” Thank you….R & K
“Just wanted to send you note to say Thank You for being part of my surprise 40th birthday on Saturday! Definitely the best part of it was that someone else was in the kitchen and seeing to it that everyone was looked after. It was the best birthday ever and you were a big part of that. Thanks - been telling everyone about your services!” …Grace Schmidt; Manager, Service Delivery Team Vancouver www.cantrav.com
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