Now that tradeshow season is officially nearing its close, we’re ramping up for what we lovingly refer to as Container Season. Just this past Monday, we received our second container of the year and what I suspect will be the first of many during Container Season. As many of you know we sell wholesale plates for catering, party rental, golf courses, banquet halls etc. While a lot of our open stock dinnerware is plain white dinnerware, we also sell a pattern called Snow Drop Porcelain that party rental & catering companies think is quite similar to Wittur & Company’s Julia White pattern.

With this container we just replenished our stock of Snow Drop dishes to ensure catering companies, and party rental companies who think these plates rock can get them in stock. (See how I made that rhyme) For those that don’t have these beauts in their inventory, the pattern is lightweight dinnerware (which helps when you’re transporting them) that is a beautifully versatile pattern to compliment French country themed events, vintage themed events, rustic events and much more.

We replenished stock on the following pieces in the snow drop porcelain line:

• Snow Drop Soup Plate
• Snow Drop 8.5" Luncheon Plate
• Snow Drop 10" Dinner Plate
• Snow Drop 6" Side Plate
• Snow Drop 7.5" Dessert Plate
• Snow Drop Saucer
• Snow Drop Oatmeal Bowl
• Snow Drop Sugar Bowl with Lid
• Snow Drop 'Betty' Cup
• Snow Drop Salt
• Snow Drop Pepper

National Event Supply, is proud to announce we have been named the Canadian Rental Association Ontario Division’s Supplier of the Year. Presented by the Ontario Board of the Canadian Rental Association (CRA) at the CRA Ontario Awards Banquet, National Event Supply received the award for its unending support of the party rental industry through leadership, first class customer service and quality event equipment such as folding tables, chiavari chairs, white resin folding chairs, event linens and much more.

The Supplier of the Year award is presented annually to the Associate Member who is a leader in supplying products, knowledge, is dedicated to the advancement of the rental industry and regularly supports the Association. Suppliers were voted on by CRA peers through online submission and during the January Canadian Rental Association Ontario Meeting. Suppliers eligible for consideration in this category include all registered Associate Members of the CRA across the country including equipment suppliers, tool suppliers and party rental suppliers in the industry.

"National Event Supply has shown members in the Ontario Division of Canadian Rental Association they are committed to providing the party rental industry with both increased customer support in the form of new inventory such as event linens and outdoor patio heaters as well as ensuring their customer’s maintain the ability to rent out quality products that will enhance their reputation. We applaud their efforts and look forward to their continued success," said Dale Brinklow, President, CRA Ontario.

For more information regarding the award, please refer to the full press release.

Spring Comes Early with Propane Patio Heaters

We’ve been busy this winter sourcing new products to offer our party rental and restaurant clients to help them differentiate themselves. In addition to bringing in stretch table covers to fit 6 ft. tables, stretch table covers to fit 8 ft. tables, stretch table covers to fit highboy tables, round polyester linens, and rectangular polyester linens, we are pleased to announce the addition of the NES Reliable Commercial Outdoor Patio Heaters to Canada.

This propane patio heater has been tested by one of the largest party rental companies in North America, Raphael’s Party Rental, and has been outfitted with wheels and handles to make transportation and movement easy. Also suitable for restaurant use, these outdoor patio heaters make a stylish and contemporary addition to any dining patio.

Additional features include:

• Available in Charcoal Gray or Bronze
• Runs on 20lb (standard bbq size) propane tank
• 8mm thick metal throughout heater
• Clear glass fire tube, made with Borosilicate glass is 4" diameter and resistant to high heat and shattering
• Reinforced mesh screen
• Easy start, electric ignition

Did you know that there are actually 3 legitimate reasons to drink beer from a beer glass instead of the can or bottle? I sure didn’t. I know it’s the trend to match the brand of beer with the corresponding beer glass. On the weekend Jonathan and I toasted St. Patrick’s day with a Guinness in an Eclisse 12oz Beer Glass and a Kilkenny in a Eclisse 14oz Beer Glass. To celebrate the passing of St. Patrick’s Day with us, I found an interesting infographic that notes 3 reasons why you should drink beer from a beer glass instead of a can or bottle. Check it out below!

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