Lush Lola's

{Today on the blog: Shannon Malzahn - owner of Lush Lola's!}  

Now licensed at Square One Kitchen Rental & Event Center, Lush Lola's is a catering business specializing in whole hog roasts and beer-braised meats!  Their motto: "Food Done Fun!"  They have a line of beer-braised meat recipes with fun names like the Drunken Pig, Tipsy Cow, and Wobbly Chicken; they also offer fun and interactive menu items like whole hog roasts (complete with fruit garnish and a carving station), shrimp boils, pitchfork fondue, and more!  And because they almost always cook with alcoholic beverages, it really is BBQ with a twist!

I recently had the opportunity to meet Shannon, chat about Lush Lola's, AND sample their yummy-yummy food.  Overall, I am impressed!  The food: delicious and fun; Shannon: a fabulous woman - with a passion for catering and a strong drive for success!  I have no doubt that Lush Lola's will be a great fit out at Rustic Oaks and I look forward to having Shannon cater at our site!  Welcome to FM, Lush Lola's!  We are happy to have you serving our community your "Food Done Fun!"  

{Pictured Below: Shannon & Fam!  ...How awesome is this photo!?}

*A little about me...

Hi!  I'm Shannon Malzahn, owner and Event Coordinator for Lush Lola’s- I have been serving food to large crowds at festive gatherings since I was a teenager.  My mom has a concession business that started out at little festivals and county fairs all over Minnesota; it's now in its 18^th year at the Minnesota State Fair!  I have been managing her stand since the beginning.  

A few years ago, myself and my husband Jim opened our own food business, with recipes I created, at select events.  Once we put the “Drunken Pig Sandwich” (a beer-braised pulled pork topped with their own Captain Morgan BBQ sauce) on the menu, the whole business blossomed!  Now we not only go to public events like WE Fest and the Little Falls Craft Fair, but cater private events throughout the Lakes Area and Fargo/Moorhead as well. 

*A little about my business...

Lush Lola’s has a whole line of fun beer-braised meat options, including the Drunken Pig, Tipsy Cow and Wobbly Chicken.  We love to cook with alcohol because of the extra flavor and festivity it adds to our “spirited cuisine”! We’ve been known to try bourbon and rum in almost any dish that sounds like it could use a little something “extra”!  We recently added whole hog roasts (complete with fruit garnish and carving station), shrimp boils (in beer!), and pitchfork fondue because not only are they delicious, but are a good complement to the sauces and seasonings we have created as well as our sense of fun.  We are perfect for clients that are looking for a unique and fun catering option for their event.  Our custom menu and fun attitude really sets us apart from other caterers.  We are also family-owned and run, so myself and/or my husband is at every event with our primary goals to make an event fun, affordable, stress-free, and memorable for our clients as well as their guests.   We are incredibly flexible and customer-focused so we love to work with adventurous clients who have fun, creative ideas for their event as well as those that may need a little extra guidance or reassurance.

*A current wedding trend that I'm loving...

Although we don’t do a lot of desserts, one of our favorite wedding trends right now is offering a “dessert buffet” instead of or in addition to a traditional wedding cake.  It is fun to offer guests all sorts of sweet goodies to munch on throughout the reception!

*Why my business is a great fit for Rustic Oaks...

Because of our menu and what we do, we love the setting and style of Rustic Oaks!  Who wouldn’t think that a traditional hog roast or pitchfork fondue at a historic barn is a great idea?!  And while we can be kitschy for those that like the idea of a full western theme (we’ll even dress up in “costumes” if you want!), we can also provide elegant menu and serving options.  

*The best way to learn more and/or contact me...

You can check out our website at www.lushlolas.com or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lushlolas for more information.  We are also always happy to talk to potential clients by email or phone.  Our email address is lushlolas@gmail.com or you can talk to Shannon, Owner/Event Coordinator at (218) 234-2712.