We’re honored and humbled to announce that RENO Magazine has selected The Cheese Board as Reno’s best caterer for 2010. Our catering career started way back in 1981 when a regular customer to our then-200 s.f. shop in Arlington Gardens—the original Cheese Board & Wine Seller—asked if we could make a sandwich and cut it into four pieces he could share, at a time when all we thought we did was sell imported cheeses and yummy California wines! From that first sandwich, we grew organically to do small parties, weddings, birthdays, retirement parties, galas, and eventually our largest event ever, which was the 5th birthday party for RENO Airlines (now a part of American Airlines), a huge bash for an estimated 4,500 guests. A fabulous chef in her own right, our founder, Debbie, served on the board of directors of the National Caterers Association, and was taken under the wings of three of North America’s most illustrious caterers—from New York City, Vancouver, B.C., and Phoenix—who shared their insights, recipes, chefs, and even their homes to help Debbie achieve her vision of bringing truly world-class catered events to Northern Nevada. Since the beginning, Debbie and her team have been committed to delivering fresh, honest flavors while usings locally-produced and artisanal products—not because it was cool or politically correct, but because that’s where the most amazing flavors and textures could be found. As a business, we owe a debt of gratitude to many people, including the many fine folks who have worked alongside us over 30 years; to our vendors, farmers, and purveyors of fine food and wines; and especially to our clients and friends who have honored us with their patronage, made us a part of their celebrations, and allowed us to grow. Thank you, and special thanks to RENO Magazine for recognizing a local, independent, woman-owned  business in this way.