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TORONTO’S BRITS GET SHAKEN AND STIRRED AT OO7 PARTY

URBANSOURCE CATERING is really ending their 30th anniversary year on a high, catering last night’s special VIP reception and screening of the new James Bond flick, “Spectre”, hosted by the British Consulate at College Park in downtown Toronto as part of their “12 Days of Great” promotional campaign.20151102_170335With menu selections such as 00Salmon, License to Grill, Casino Rouelles, Golden Eye mini potatoes, The Spy Who Loved Meat and (my favourite) Thunderballs, the tasty hors d’oeuvres were devoured with enthusiasm by the guests.20151102_172410 20151102_182937 20151102_182946(0)Desserts were, of course, Goldfingers! Sweet meringue fingers with cream filling. Yummmmm20151102_183813Urban’s Catering & Events Consultant, Jean-Marc (below) ensured the guests were never without a glass of wine…20151102_171841….and the folks over at the Belvedere Vodka station (below) were shaking, stirring and smiling as they prepared Mr. Bond’s favourite martinis.20151102_171047There were lots of British-made products on show, including this awesome Norton motorcycle, another of 007’s getaway vehicles of choice. As the event progressed, the velvet rope came down and we were able to get up close and personal with the bike and I was able to capture my own reflection in the shiny tank (2nd pic).20151102_170520

20151102_182927Meet some of the guests…including the fabulous Hilary Farr of “Love It or List It” tv series (3rd pic, ctr) and a lovely lady accompanied by her corgi purse – Her Maj would be proud!20151102_170408 20151102_180413 20151102_184233 20151102_182818(0) 20151102_182824The food kept coming and Urban’s cater waiters worked their trays off!20151102_172502

20151102_183015 20151102_183010I, too, made a “great” impression on the night and played at soldiers, posing in a Coldstream Guard cardboard cut-out…but I was a bit too short to pass muster (or the head hole was too high)….LOL!20151102_170727

20151102_172201(0)I met a lovely “Bond girl” – one of the Consulate staff who could easily fit 007’s requirements!20151102_170101And look who else was there – the absolutely fabulous TV hosts Colin & Justin !20151102_185753As the party ended, Consul General Kevin McGurgan (below) thanked all the guests & sponsors then encouraged us all to head over to the AMC cinema for the special advance screening of 007’s latest thrilling adventure, Spectre.20151102_185100Thanks to UrbanSource Catering, the catering sponsor, for inviting me to both the party and the exciting screening….yes, Spectre is a must-see for all Bond fans! Enjoy my quickee event video (below)

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