Byrun Stedmann is looking forward to next Friday’s company Christmas party. His work held one last year, but it was limited by pandemic precautions.In the kitchen at Truffles Catering in Central Saanich, it’s all hands on deck. More staff have been added to keep-up with demand.On Thursday night, the company catered an event for 600 people.
“It’s really important for businesses and government offices to get together as a group,” said Joel Chudleigh, sales and catering manager at the Strathcona Hotel and Sticky Wicket Pub.“If I answer my phone this afternoon, I’ll have three more requests for parties today,” said Chudleigh. “Groups of 15, 20, 25, 30, trying to fit in something for the last minute … That will go on, all the way until about the 20th.
Meanwhile, hotel occupancy rates are sitting around 50 to 60 per cent, which Greater Victoria Hotel Association chair Bill Lewis says is good for the offseason.
Anybody notice they’re trying to return to the old normal with a touch of PURE BULLLLLSHT ?! Lmao
Instead of office party and/or presents, how about: Merry Xmas, I wore a mask so you would NOT get Covid. Instead of feeling like 💩 💩 💩, you can have some good days with family. You’re welcome!