Here are some photos and info about how we work with restaurants / private dining rooms!

1. FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN
www.ovandony.com 212.924.7848

2. SERVICES OFFERED
Same –day floral deliveries
Weekly recurring floral installations for
residential, corporate, hotel and restaurant
clients
Custom designed tablescapes and event
arrangements for private dining room clients
Full service event flowers & décor including
lighting, linens and rentals
Seasonal window dressing and store design
Holiday décor

3. Sandra de Ovando was educated at the French Lycee in Mexico and then completed a college degree
in Hotel Management in Paris. Afterwards, she traveled through Europe and Asia where she discovered
exotic flowers, plants and fruit. Her travels brought her to New York, where she opened her first shop,
combining her passion for flowers with her refined management and customer service skills. Her
phenomenal success led to the opening of Ovando in June, 2003.
Daily News
August 2008
Fashion's 50 Most Powerful: No. 33
SANDRA DE OVANDO, florist. West Village-based flower
merchant Ovando treats her bouquets like designer
collections. Each quarter, she decides on a seasonal
color palette drawing from runway trends. Her savvy
has snagged clients like Max Mara, Louis Vuitton and
Hermès.
Published: 08/26/2008

4. PROJECT METHODOLOGY
Each account has a dedicated account manager to ensure every need is quickly and efficiently attended to.
Our delivery drivers and on-site design staff are quick, courteous, extremely neat, and professional.
Ovando has a production studio located in the New York Flower Market to ensure efficiency and effectiveness for
the scope of the work, including quality control and reactivity to last minute changes and modifications.
QUALITY AND INTEGRITY
Ovando is a first class company. We have first class products, and we provide first class service. We have first class
clients, and we only hire a first class staff, comprised of individuals of integrity, passion, dedication, and a desire to
grow with the company.
Our commitment is two–fold: 1) To provide customer service that is second to none; ensuring that our customer’s
needs are not only met, but that their expectations are surpassed. 2) Everything we do is done with the intention of
providing our customers with a product and an experience that will surpass their expectations and keep them
coming back for more.
FLORAL QUALITY STANDARDS
•Flowers are hand-selected daily by our design staff.
•Flowers are cleaned and treated as soon as they arrive at the studio and are then stored at the correct
temperature in our refrigerated storage unit.
•Arrangements are made no earlier than 24 hrs before delivery date.
•All arrangements are inspected by the head designer before they leave the studio to double check flower and
design quality.

5. RESTAURANT PARTNERSHIPS
Many of our team members, including the owner of our company and myself, have backgrounds in the hospitality
industry. This insider experience really sets us apart from other floral design companies in giving us a thorough
understanding of the industry demands. We know that the visual impact of a restaurant is the first step in the
hospitality experience. We understand luxury and the importance of personal service. Time is a luxury and with that
in mind we strive for our service to be seamless; prompt and accurate.
- We provide detailed, full color menus with a sample selection of arrangements showing a range of styles and
budget limits for use during event booking appointments.
- Our clients are provided their own email address to send orders to, which we confirm upon receipt.
- We create compelling, inventive seasonal designs for events tailored to a specific client’s preferences and budget.
- Our on-site design teams are available for very early morning installations and late evening breakdowns.
- We understand the demands of fine dining establishments and do everything in our power to accommodate last
minute or special orders from your guests. Our private dining clients are given several alternate phone numbers in
the event that they need to reach their account manager outside of business hours.

6. A SAMPLING OF OUR EXPERIENCE
The Modern: Ovando has been the in-house florist for The Modern restaurant at the MoMA for 4 years. Our design
team creates a new seasonal look for the restaurant every 5 days and we refresh daily.
The Four Seasons Hotel: Ovando has been the in-house florist for the Four Seasons Hotel for one year, creating
designs for the lobby, VIP amenities and Robuchon Restaurant.
The Mark Hotel: Since their re-opening in 2009, Ovando has been the in-house florist for The Mark and now also for
The Mark Restaurant by Jean Georges.
McGraw Hill Companies: Ovando has provided weekly flowers for the Executive Dining department for seven
years. In addition to our weekly delivery we also design arrangements for frequent meetings and banquet events
held on premises.
The Central Park Boathouse: Sandra began working with The Boathouse over 11 years ago, before she founded
Ovando. We are still the in-house florist for their weddings and events and can be seen on-site nearly every
weekend.
Tamarind Restaurant: Ovando provides modern entry, table and bar arrangements with an eastern flair along with
weekly maintenance visits for the newly opened upscale Indian eatery in Tribeca.
W Hotels: Ovando has been the in-house florist for all 5 Manhattan properties and W Hotels Headquarters for four
years. Ovando also creates the International Style Guide for W Hotels Worldwide which local florists in each region
follow to ensure the look of the brand remains cohesive.
Hotel Gansevoort: Ovando has been the in-house florist since the opening of this hotel in 2004. The scope of work
in this hotel includes Ovando providing a new design for the hotel lobby every five days, rooftop garden design,
planting and maintenance, flowers and plants for suites and arrangements for events.
Donna Karan: Ovando has been working with the Donna Karan design team to create installations for their flagship
store and Manhassett locations for the past 5 years.
Hermes: For the past two years Ovando has worked with Hermes to create in-store designs which compliment their
product lines, installing at two locations every five days.

7. CLIENT FEEDBACK
To me, flowers are as essential as music, candles and great food. Sandra brings an amazing artistry and
instinctiveness to what she does.
—Donna Karan | Donna Karan, Chief Designer
Christine (Four Seasons Account Manager) is highly in tune with the needs of her clients. She has an engaging
personality, is very dependable and understands the value of putting the client's needs first. Her insights into luxury
service has made her a great partner to work with.
—Yvette Thomas Henry | Four Seasons Hotel, Director of Rooms
Sandra De Ovando and her associates continue to amaze and delight with their exquisite designs, attention to
detail and outstanding professionalism. Ovando sets the standard for others to achieve.
—Urban Zen | Kevin Salyers, Vice-President Retail Development
Exquisite attention to detail, elegance in design and execution combined with innovative presentation result in a
new masterpiece every week. What more can I say? I am just “blown away” week after week. Everyone, but
everyone, that visits our offices comments on our floral arrangements.
—Greystone & Co. | Stephen Rosenberg, President & CEO
The Boathouse in Central Park has been working with Sandra de Ovando for over 8 years. Ovando not only lives up
to the expectations that we instill at our facility, but they go above and beyond. The staff at Ovando is incredibly
attentive and always so pleasant to work with. The quality of their product is outstanding.
—Central Park Boathouse | Peter Bischoff, Special Events Manager
We have worked with Sandra de Ovando since the opening of the Hotel Gansevoort in 2003 and their outstanding
service, professionalism, and exceptional flowers continue to amaze us. They set the bar of excellence and artistic
talent in the industry.
—Gansevoort Hotel Group | Elon Kenchington, Chief Operating Officer

8. CLIENT FEEDBACK
Everything we choose at The Modern must be sensitive to the design of our restaurant and the museum. Ovando’s
flowers perfectly complement our space. The arrangements are creative and tell us what season we are in!
—The Modern | Graceanne Jordan, General Manager
Ovando’s signature style and unique botanical creations add warmth and whimsy to W’s sensory experience.
—W Hotels | Ross Klein, President, Starwood Luxury Brands Group
With striking designs and unparalleled customer service, Ovando is a leader in its field and always a pleasure to
work with. Their touch makes events magical.
—Goldman Sachs | Marc Gilly, Managing Director
Sandra and her team at Ovando can conceptualize and deliver the most creative arrangements – whether
modern or classic. Often working I have ordered from Ovando many times and I am always amazed at the
incredible originality and creativity that Sandra brings to her designs. I have recommended Ovando, without
hesitation, to all my friends and colleagues — all of whom have been equally delighted with the service they have
received.
—Saatchi & Saatchi | Cliff Francis, Proctor and Gamble, Creative Strategy Director
Ovando continues to astonish me with their creative and stunning designs. Sandra is a true artist and her unique,
inspiring creations always astound the senses.
—Thom Filicia, Inc. | Thom Filicia, Founder & Chief Creative Officer
We have worked with Sandra de Ovando since the opening of the Hotel Gansevoort in 2003 and their outstanding
service, professionalism, and exceptional flowers continue to amaze us. They set the bar of excellence and artistic
talent in the industry.
—Gansevoort Hotel Group | Elon Kenchington, Chief Operating Officer
Ovando’s creations are artful and beautiful. All of the arrangements are unique masterpieces.
—Hugh Jackman| Actor

9. The Modern Restaurant Event

10. W Hotels VIP Lounge

12. Tim Burton Launch Party at The MoMA

13. Tamarind Restaurant

14. The American Museum of Natural History Dance

15. Donna Karan – Family Wedding

17. Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

18. Nobu Private Dining Event

19. Custom Tablescape

20. Custom Tablescape

22. The Modern Restaurant Private Dining Event

23. Central Park Boathouse Private Event

24. Museum of Natural History

25. Museum of Natural History

26. West Village Floral Boutique
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