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Hello, all. . .new here, but not to AWAD. . .I was among the first subscribers, eight years ago.
And so I turn to you, linguophiles the world over, for suggestions for a business name. My friend Nan Z Thompson and I (Flip Wood) are opening a business which will cater dinner parties in people's homes. We'll do pre-party prep, arrange, decorate, cook, serve and clean up. We'll also do mini cooking classes while preparing the meal, if desired.
We need a snappy name - concise, easily remembered (and spelled! My first idea was "Chefs d'Oeuvre") Something classy, but not inaccessible. (cf. my first idea) Something that connotes good food, good company, excellent food, and fine wine (alas, "Epicure" is taken).
Any ideas?
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Welcome aBoard, Oldtimer  Wouldflip pay royalties?
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Flip would gladly cook the suggester of a fabulous name a fabulous meal, next time suggester is in Seattle. . .
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A la Carte....?
Trouble is if you use something in French, Italian or Spanish it may suggest that you specialise in food of that origin. How about "Top Table" ?
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hi, flip =)
how about "The Galluping Gourmets".
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Trouble is if you use something in French, Italian or Spanish it may suggest that you specialise in food of that origin. Good point, dxb. How about Latin? I vaguely misremember someone posting a while ago about the variety (and impropriety, and over-satiety) of Roman gatherings -- maybe there is some Latin word that fits (and can serve as a witty in-joke for customers who are hip to the ancient jive). Lends itself nicely to classy logos with columns and laurel wreathes and such, too. EDIT Found it! The word I was thinking of is perfect (and it nicely crosses-threads to a "below the fold" forum). The convivium was the more gentle, classy counterpart to the more rowdy Roman parties we usually think of (according to the below post from Whit). How about Convivium (or to pluralize, Convivia?)? Sounds like "convivial" but has that semi-exclusive feel you only get with Latin. http://wordsmith.org/board/showthreaded.pl?Cat=&Board=words&Number=46516
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Vomitorium?! Probably not. . Wait, I've got it, Flatlander! -- Orgy!!
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Party Masters
The Dinner Staff
Everything but the Guests!
(this presumes you have contacts (contracts) with subs who write and send invitations, and with party supply houses (tables, linens, china, flatware and such)
2 To 200! (and get a 1800-xx2-2200 number! and a 2to200.com web address.. )
Party Time
and i'd plan a trip to seattle for dinner.. (it would be for 2!)
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A Trimalchion Banquet oh wait... you said "not inaccessible"... never mind. http://home.mn.rr.com/wwftd/
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Edible Elysium, Ltd. Banquet Bliss Clambakers International Primal Delection Summum Bonum Pabulum Pleasuredom Sans Souci Sugar 'n' Spice party@FeriaFeasts.com Comely Comestibles The Condimentals Eats de resistance Fruition Foods Delicious Devourment Culinary Connoisseurs WWW.SucculentSpreads.COM Comestible Carouse ....and the list could go on and on, but I think they're getting progressively worse  . Oh well, hope it helps in at least deciding what kind of names you don't want there, you ol' veteran.
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Festinas
"Fest" is common to the latin word "Festivus" (gay, jolly, delightful) and "Festina" (be quick). In French, "festinas" means "feasted" (I believe).
There is a registered U.S. trademark for "Festina" covering watches and leather goods and soft drinks. So "Festina" might also be considered as you are offering a gourmet food and party service (not a product which might be confused with the registered mark). Pls. do your own TM search.
The Domain Name "Festinas.com" is available whereas Festina.com is not.
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...or maybe not.
Didn't I read about just this sort of enterprise in the comics pages? What does Blondie call her catering business? Any inspiration to be garnered there?
Of the various profferings thus far, "All but the Guests" has the most appeal...
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Guess who's running up with the WELCOME flag? Me!
Gee flipwould it only took ya 6 years to get here... amazing!! Glad you made the migration.
I've got no new suggestions for you (sorry) but if we're voting, I'm lending my support for "Everything but the guests" and "Eats de resistance". Well done you fantastically creative people out there. I'm going back to the creative dunce corner... I'm at work, and it just doesn't inspire me to think creatively!
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flipwould, can you tell us a bit about your target market, average income and the like.
Your name really has to fit the people you are trying to attract.
For example, you will attract a different type of client being called “Catering Connoisseurs - For your dining pleasure” rather than “Meals on Wheels - We set you up right.”
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rather than “Meals on Wheels - We set you up right.”
Just watch a term such as “Meals on Wheels”. That term is specifically for home delivered meals programs and is used throughout the world. It is a non-copyrighted term though. FWIW, I am a manager in a Meals on Wheels program.
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The post hereunder is intended to be both humourous and inoffensive. Apologies if it is neither one nor both.
Flippin' NanZ's
I'm hoping that's not too Aussie for y'all.
But seriously...
Eats de Residence (after BY; pronounced with a corny French accent of course; did I say seriously?)
Eat In Or ...hmm
Your Place Or ...hmm
On The House
House Chefs
The House Special
House About It (ok, too far, but I was on a roll)
House d'œuvres (see above)
Home Cooked
That should do it for now. Good luck with the business.
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Due Course
With all the dot smoke settling over Seattle, attorneys must be very busy and they will certainly have a need (and money) for your gourmet food catering and party service. Other professionals should also recognize the pun.
If you were opening up in Vail, I would recommend "Festivail".
Good luck with the biz.
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We'll do pre-party prep, arrange, decorate, cook, serve and clean up. We'll also do mini cooking classes while preparing the meal, if desired.Watch and wait? Watch and weight? Geddit?Everything but the kitchen sink? Cornucopian cuisine? Bacchanalia? Four seasons food? Have I won that meal yet? 
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Flippin' NanZ's
I *really* like this.
Fancy Feasts
A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Wine
Ambrosia Spreads (or maybe just Ambrosia)
Victuals
Carefree Catering
Deli Delivery
All Occasions Catering
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Seatle? Well, there's Food Flight for Boeing employees, and Microsauce or Dot Comestibles for Bill Gates' employees. An alternative to Convivium might be Symposium.
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THE EASY EPICURE
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A friend runs such a business here in Perth - called "Brush Fork & Pencil".
Easily remembered - but as to WHY I have no idea!
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Howsabout "What's 4T?"
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>What's 4T?
That's good, but would tea work in America?
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TASTEBUDS
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Dinner Is Served
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Hi, Flipwood. (I like to say your name)
These are my suggestions, Flipwood...
A Proper Table
or
A Moveable Feast
but,
I really like troy's...
Two to Two hundred
or the Confortable Doc's...
flip n nanz's a la carte
but,
French is no longer de rigueur.
Good-bye Flipwood.
PS: Unlike others I do not expect a free catered meal for my suggestions. A twenty percent discount and free party favors will do instead. Good Luck.
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How about "Elite Epicurean"? If you use it, will you invite me to a dinner sometime? Pay Royalties? Kris
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