About Small Thyme Catering
Small Thyme Catering was established in 2009 by Danielle Padula. With a passion for decor and organization she was trying to find the best of both worlds. At the time of starting Danielle was 21 and although not married or ever planning a wedding she dived right in. With many sweet 16’s, religious events, political fundraisers and more already under belt she decided to grow Small Thyme Catering into what it is today. A multi event company including rentals, coordination and now trade shows!
Small Thyme Catering is staffed with a half dozen or so of the most glamorous men and women! Everyone at Small Thyme Catering has a true passion of what they love to do, making for a great “work” day! At any given time you may find the Small Thyme Catering as they like to call themselves hanging from the ceiling tying up draping, testing lighting, steaming the brides dress, setting up tables and chairs…..you name we DO IT, & with a smile because we truly love every ounce of setup. Small Thyme Catering believes the setting up and leading up is just as important as breakdown. Making sure our clients don’t have to worry about bring the cards home, cake cutter and flutes, extra favors or anything left behind. Our “BACK TO WHERE IT BELONGS” program allows this front door service to not just end on the day of the event. We make sure everything gets home and where it belong!
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About Danielle
When her father was running for political offices within the community she helped plan fundraisers and events, from there others were asking for her help. She realized she had a passion for each event she planned and person she met. She decided to start Small Thyme Catering as a “side job”. Danielle didn’t think 6 years later she would be here today. Small Thyme Catering has grown from a small one man shop to a full staffed one stop planning place!
Danielle attending Notre Dame Jr./ Sr. High School and went on to Utica College, after 2 years of still not knowing what she wanted to do she attended Mohawk Valley Community College and graduated from there. Danielle’s family owns a local security company where she currently still works. Danielle was helping her father plan all these events and little did she know she was on to her next career.
Danielle is very active in her community and loves meeting new people each day. Danielle is the recipient of the Genesis Group Striving for Success Award class of 2013, Couples Choice Award through Wedding Wire 2014 and an active member of the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. She is a board member for ALS of Utica, a proud supporter of Abraham House, Kids Oneida, Evenlyn House, Susan G. Komen, ARC of Oneida-Lewis County and many more. You will often hear her say “If you don’t like it here, get out!” Danielle loves the community she was born and raised in, she sees endless opportunities for the young and old.
Danielle currently resides in Utica, NY with her Husband Pete and their two kids Nina Belle, 3 and Peter Michael, 1.