Feeding the industry in Morobe

NCS was IN ACTION serving up delicious BBQ fare of steaks, sausages, hamburgers and salads at a successful two day event at the end of March hosted by Morobe Mining Joint Venture (MMJV) at Lae Showground.

The event brought together mining and drilling company’s rescue units to showcase their talents and tactics. It was an interesting weekend full of excitement, fun and joy and a great opportunity to meet some industry colleauges and learn more about what happens out on site.

Australian High Commission takes on NCS

Being chosen by a diplomatic mission to provide the daily catering needs to their staff – is indeed an honour that NCS has embraced 110%. On 20 April, NCS commenced service at The Australian High Commission.

When Management at the High Commission were ready to renew their catering contract – they said NCS was the supplier of choice. They had already experienced quality of food and service at previous events catered over the years including the Anzac Day Gun Fire breakfast, BBQs and the occasional formal dinner.

“We have made the right choice with NCS” said a representative of the AHC “Overall, NCS food is of a high standard and the service is second to none! NCS staff are always friendly and eager to please.” said an AHC representative.

This contract is a little different to our usual canteen contract, as daily service expectations are at a 5 star standard. “This is the kind of opportunity we look forward to – to showcase our abilities to service Corporate Catering expectations because of the business level people we are serving, which is different to commercial catering on mining sites or other kinds of industrial level canteens” said General Manager of Operations, Brian Curran.

Prepared and served daily is a selection of fresh, healthy food including, sandwiches, wraps and salads as well as a variety of hot dishes like roasts, curries and vegetarian dishes. Of course, there is an espresso machine for cappuccinos, lattés and short blacks!

Getting the best team together

When we were presented with this opportunity, we were excited about being able to find our star performers and also provide them with an environment to hone different aspects of their skills. They are already receiving a lot of recognition from AHC customers and doing NCS very proud.” he said.

NCS ALSO PROVIDES CATERING AND CANTEEN SERVICES IN PORT MORESBY AND LAE FOR COCA COLA AMATIL, KK KINGSTON, EAST WEST TRANSPORT, NESTLE, XTRADA AND TRUKAI.

Golden Kina Award Winner – Raymond Lohia, CCA

Raymond Lohia – Human Resources Manager, Coca Cola Amatil

It IS unusual for the recipient of the Golden Kina Award to be a client of NCS, however in this exceptional circumstance – we congratulate Mr Raymond Lohia, our client representative from Coca Cola Amatil with the NCS Golden Kina Award.

Raymond was nominated by NCS Operations Manager Brian Curran as he represents for us – our ideal client relationship and has enabled NCS to provide great catering and hospitality services to CCA in Lae.

“Raymond has been an amazing support to NCS since the commencement of our business relationship earlier this year.” said Brian. “He has promoted our business within CCA and encouraged future business opportunities and is always open to discuss and resolve issues at a moment’s notice. He really is our dream client and we wanted to acknowledge that in this way” continued Brian

The presentation of this Award was held on 29th June at CCA in Lae and was a complete surprise for Raymond who though it was just an ordinary business meeting.

On receiving this award, Raymond said “I’m really honoured to receive this award and dedicate this to my team and management of CCA PNG” said Raymond. “The gesture by NCS in recognising me as a customer goes a long way to show the value you have for your core business principles. Thank you also to Brian and team for the support.”

It is a great business relationship between NCS and CCA. Raymond’s professionalism, thoughtfulness, communication, responsiveness and feedback is one of the keys to the success of our business together.

“It has truly been a pleasure, for all NCS staff, to work with Raymond and his team, and the appreciation that is show for our service – makes a great difference to our staff too.” Said Brian

Nominate someone for a GKA.

NCS’ Golden Kina Award is just one of the ways NCS acknowledges outstanding service to our company in helping us with Meeting the Challenge – Every Day in spirit and in action.

Do you know someone who works with NCS and shares the spirit of “Meeting the Challenge – Every Day”?  Nominate them for an NCS Golden Kina Award, and tell us why you think they deserve to win!

EXCELLENCE in NCS’s VIP Corporate Catering

NCS all over the country receives high praise for the quality and presentation of their banquets, and for professional, courteous service at their events and celebrations.

Corporate catering is a “VIP” (Very Important Part) of NCS’s business. Corporate catering is service for special celebrations and ceremonies on at our mining project sites when our clients needs are for a higher level of food presentation and service.

Catering for special functions is also exciting for NCS staff who have the opportunity to be more creative and give that extra special flourish in preparation and presentation of buffet banquets that truly impress and makes mouths water!

Accolades for VIP events in Port Moresby

NCS provides Corporate Catering services to some of the most important organisations in PNG. At some of these events, we are often serving VIPs (Very Important People) from all over the world for organisations including: The office of the  Prime Minister of PNG, Australian Defence Force, ExxonMobil, RSL of Australia – Port Moresby Sub Branch, LGL, PNG Games Athletes, PNG Power, Origin Energy& companies serving the LNG projects.

Our clients tell us that NCS people are responsive – with that CAN DO attitude from our managers and staff in organising all the fine details that go into catering for their functions and events – both indoors and out!

We are complimented on our delicious, quality food presented as banquets fit for kings! Our staff have been praised for always being well presented and courteous with their service to our clients and their guests– that’s the NCS way!

One of the highlight events of recent days was the Anzac Day (25 April) traditional Gunfire Breakfast hosted by The Australian High Commission .We served 2500 visiting and local VIPs including Australian High Commissioner Mr Ian Kemish AM who was amongst the hungry, many who had been to the dawn service.

It was all hands on deck for this event, and congratulations go to NCS PGNDF staff and staff and students from Hohola Vocational College who were able to gain “hands on” practical experience at this very important event!

If you are interested in NCS providing catering and service for your next event please call:

• Port Moresby +675 321 5577

• Lae +675 472 1517

• Madang +675 422 0031

Impressing Coca Cola Amatil

NCS’ reputation for delicious food and exceptional quality service received the highest accolades from visiting VIPs at Coca Cola Amatil in Lae.

When client CCA needed help in planning and catering for two very important functions, they worked closely with NCS’ Operations Manager Brian Curran and the team at NCS Morobe to plan and deliver these two functions.

CCA’s National HR Manager Raymond Lohia thanked Brian and his team most sincerely on behalf of his own team and Management, who dined on a magnificent spread prepared and served by NCS under a swathe of red Coca Cola umbrellas at the company’s facility in Lae.

Mr Lohia was also most impressed by how our senior management take a hands-on approach to the finest details, ensuring that client’s needs are anticipated and well “catered” for, wanting to acknowledge the fact that our management were “hands on and “on the ground” with his team serving.

“It speaks a lot about how much you value our business and how much you know yours! You knew what we needed to put on the plate and at our most important event, for our VIPs, you delivered” Mr Lohia continued.

“Everything we planned together happened accordingly and I was really impressed with the food, the service and the fact that we managed to feed 380 employees within 30mins…EXCELLENT! NCS are so very professional in their conduct and approach and our people loved it,” he went on to say.

“Our VIP’s were very impressed with NCS. Our GM expressed to us also that we value the relationship that we are developing with NCS and we’re looking for opportunities to continue build our relationship. We consider you “tru wantoks”.

NCS serves over 200 meals each day to the staff at CCA in Lae. Congratulations to the NCS Morobe team for delivering exceptional quality food and hospitality services that result in very happy clients like Coca Cola Amatil PNG. You do NCS proud.

Nothing But the best for Governor General

It’s not every day that you get the honour of catering for a digitary as important as Australia’s Governer General, so it was with much excitement that NCS – PNGDF prepared for the BIG arrival of His Excellency, Major General Michael Jeffery, on his last state visit to PNG.

THe offical visit took place at Taurama Barracks, where the Governer General was stationed as a Major in the Australian Army, commmanding PNG Soldiers.

An event such as this takes considerable planning. The team worked like clockwork arranging menus, wine lists, seating plans, right down to the flowers that were on the tables.

With the menu set and agreed upon, the chefs, apprentices and kitchen hands all rolled up their sleeves to ensure that function was one the Vice Regal couple would always remember.

For NCS Apprentice Chef, Eliza Ani, it was an opportunity of a lifetime. Providing advice on the buffet menu, she said she was thrilled to be able to assist at such a special event.

Gadona September 2008