Ep 11 Laurie Ann- Doorstep Diner Catering and Country Sliced Ham and Cafe

Brand Lincoln

Laurie Ann, the owner of Country Sliced Ham and Café as well as Doorstep Diner, joins the Brand Lincoln podcast to discuss her businesses. Country Sliced Ham and Cafe is a lunch counter that offers signature sandwiches and a create-your-own salad option. Doorstep Diner is a catering service that specializes in any event including themed events and offers a contactless buffet. Laurie Ann shares her journey from teaching to starting her own business and emphasizes the importance of community and giving back. Laurie Ann shares her favorite event, the importance of handling negative reviews, and her experience buying a restaurant. She also discusses the challenges of catering and the value of setting expectations with clients. Laurie Ann emphasizes the importance of communication and providing high-quality service. She also talks about her love for music and nature, and her favorite places to eat in Lincoln.

keywordsCountry Sliced Ham Cafe, Doorstep Diner Catering, lunch counter, signature sandwiches, create-your-own salad, themed events, contactless buffet, community, giving back, catering, event planning, negative reviews, buying a restaurant, communication, high-quality service, music, nature, favorite restaurants

takeaways

· Country Sliced Ham has been around since 1985 and offers signature sandwiches and a create-your-own salad option.

· Doorstep Diner is a catering service that specializes in all events including themed events and offers a contactless buffet.

· Laurie Ann emphasizes the importance of community and giving back, and her businesses work with nonprofits to help address food insecurity.

· She believes in providing a high level of service and being transparent with pricing and menu options. Catering events require creativity and attention to detail to meet clients' expectations.

· Handling negative reviews is an opportunity to learn and improve.

· Effective communication and setting clear expectations are key to successful catering.

· Buying a restaurant requires careful evaluation and due diligence.

· Music and nature are sources of inspiration and relaxation for Laurie Ann.

· She enjoys comfort food and restaurants that offer high-quality, consistent dishes.