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Culinary Crafts is the caterer to provide you with exactly what you need to make your event flawless. When you are in charge of a corporate function, you need it to turn out great without your constant oversight. We will make certain that your event is perfect down to the very last detail. Let us orchestrate your event and turn it into something you and your guests will never forget.

	VA Pro Private Residence This was truly one of the most fun corporate events I have ever put together. Hailey and her husband, Eric came up with the idea of a carnival theme and I ran with it! We served hamburgers and hot dogs with grilled corn on the cob, and zesty pasta salad, with the ever necessary French fry cones on the buffet. At the same time, we put together a fantastic old-fashioned candy station with cotton candy and a deluxe sundae bar with gourmet toppings and housemade gelato. We coordinated the decor to complement the theme with red and white stripes and tiffany blue accents, whimsical edible centerpieces, and carousel animals placed around the grounds. For entertainment, we had a great DJ, a face painter, and a balloon animal twister along with a dunk tank where employees had a chance to dunk the boss! Everyone had a great time and I am looking forward to the next fun event! Photography by Ashlee Raubach Photography and Zuma Photo.
	American Cancer Society Hope Gala 2009 South Jordan Airport Hangar How do you create a perfect fund raiser? By combining "out of the box" themes and translations with fabulous entertainment, soft and subtle decor, and an amazing menu. Sandra Ence Paul and the committee of volunteers truly outdid themselves this time! The silent auction began while we served delicious passed hors d'oeuvres . . . smoked salmon and goat cheese bruschetta, mushroom bouchees, and miniature zucchini cakes with a dill yogurt sauce. These, accompanied by cocktails and conversation, created a fabulous silent auction. Once guests were invited into the hangar, they were treated to a decadant dinner of Sake Salmon, Beef tenderloin with mushroom chausseur sauce, and a fabulous vegetarian layered lasagna. During the presentation, guests were treated to an amzing silk acrobat show and dinner ended with a custom dessert . . . a slow baked, merengue cloud topped with a Bear Lake berry compote and finished with fresh whipped cream. Everything came together this evening to make a truly outstanding event that continues to receive the highest compliments! Thank you American Cancer Society and Sandra for giving us the opportunity to work with you again this year. Photography by Zuma Photo.
	George Wythe Gala 2009 Capitol Building My dear friend, Symbria, approached us again to cater the annual George Wythe Gala and I was honored to assist. She is an amazing event planner and every detail was covered from the gorgeous, custom linens to the beautiful centerpieces created by Every Blooming Thing. The lighting was theatrical and her center stage in the round was genius for a speaker like Glenn Beck. So many aspects of this event were just flat out inspiring....from the fife and drum to the student actors reciting the Declaration of Independence. Our food was just as dramatic, serving a Cabernet braised short rib over garlic mashed potatoes with wilted Swiss Chard and caramelized pearl onions and finishing with a poached pear filled with a Goat cheese Mousseline on a pool of Creme Anglaise. Boris Roberts, Master Butler, intoroduced each course throughout the evening, while our professional wait staff attended to every guest's need, from placing the napkins in their laps prior to dinner to serving with speed and fluidity. Throughout dinner, we were treated to inspiring speeches and performances while enjoying the company of student ambassadors. The evening wrapped up with a speech by honored guest, Glenn Beck where he focused on liberty and the fundamental truths of our Founding Fathers. Thank you Symbria, I look forward to the next event! Photography by Zuma Photo.
	Studio 1053 Open House Culinary Crafts' Sugarhouse Office Check out some of the new hors d'oeuvres and fun we had at our recent grand opening of our new Sugarhouse offices located at 1053 East 2100 South. We love our new space that we share with some of the best photographers in Utah: Zuma, Sprout, and Pepper Nix! We have a chic glass conference room for initial consultations and an intimate dining room with lounge and kitchen for tastings and more detailed planning meetings. Love these photos: Gourmet Cupcake Cake; Watermelon with Aged Balsamic and Pistachios; Maple Chicken and Waffles; Iced Soup Sips; Lamb Confit with Couscous; Quinoa with Cranberry Salad; Beef Lavosh with Watercress and Stilton. And what open house would be complete without signature free-flowing drinks! Photography by Zuma Photo.
	Meeting Planners International Salt Lake Library Square How do you describe our most exciting event of 2009?? With a great big "WOW"! 2500 International Meeting Planners descended on Salt Lake City to host their World Education Congress on July 11, 2009. We hosted the opening event on Salt Lake Library Square which is the perfect blend of Old and New Salt Lake. Guests entered through the architectural marvel of the SL Library. For a successful event, we have about 3 minutes to get a drink in their hands and food in their tummies! Our signature Mountain Manhattan with High West Whiskey and local cherries was free-pouring for all to try along with grilled Colosimo Sausages with Raspberry Chutney. As guests emerged on the plaza, waiters hawked local tamales, salt water taffy, and kettle corn. The theme for the evening was to create a Farmer's Market to showcase all the "Utah's Own" incredible products and the world received them with gusto! Mountain Valley Trout, Moroni Turkey, Blue Ribbon Beef, Drake Goat Cheese, Beehive Cheese, Castle Creek Wines, Local Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, and Sprouts, Amano Chocolate, and Squatter's Beer...to name just a few! We even invited some of the local artisans to be on site to showcase their products and involve guests in their unique visions. "Project Bandeloop" thrilled the guests with their free-air dances off the top of the library and entertainers dotted the plaza with music and dance. As the sun began to set, the last station standing was our homemade Italian ice cream and homemade cookies as guests couldn't get enough of our Utah goodness and real food. UTAH--YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!!
	Xango Salt Lake City Conference 2008 Memorial House, McCune Mansion, Pierpont Place Xango hosted 3 events simultaneously for their top executives during their most recent Salt Lake City conference. Each event had separate event planners and each could have chosen a variety of caterers, however, they all chose Culinary Crafts. In all we served 300 guests that evening and staffed 40 of our best staff to service each event. The Memorial House began with a Xango luge carved in the image of a huge Xango bottle where we served a never ending Xango-tini fountain of drinks! We went on to serve a wonderful Formal served dinner to a very complimentary crowd followed by a fabulous key lime Cheesecake dessert. The second event was held at the very elegant McCune Mansion where guests enjoyed a jazz trio along with a mouth watering Beef tenderloin dinner. The third event was edgy and eclectic- just like the Pierpont Place. Guests enjoyed Chicken Dijonaisse and a fabulous presentation. Each event was different and, yet, each event received rave reviews all around! Photography by Pepper Nix.
	The Depot Grand Opening 400 West South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT Culinary Crafts is honored to be selected as the preferred caterer for the newly re-opened venue at the Gateway: The Depot and The Grand Hall. Recently we showcased some exciting ideas at their grand opening. Guests were greeted in the Grand Hall where we presented 3 tablescapes: Moroccan, Asian, and Contemporary....breathtaking! Guests proceeded to the Blue Goose area where they were treated to our newest creation--"The Walking Buffet" with bamboo cones of Rosemary Pommes Frites, Thai Beef Salad, and Assorted Vegetables Chips. Guests were dazzled by our Cotton Candy Thai Shrimp with Wasabi Dust. Next guests moved to the Music Hall where we featured a Moroccan station of Lamb Tatine on Roasted Vegetable Couscous with Plantain Crisp, Moroccan Shrimp with Tomato Jam, and Assorted Hummus, Artisan Cheeses, Pita, and Fruits. The final masterpiece was on the upper mezzanine where our floating buffet displayed irresistible bites of our artisan sweets. Guests departed with one of our signature sugar cookies all wrapped to take home. A stunning evening for all as they listened to live bands in the music venue and enjoyed hob-nobbing with who's who in the event world. Photography by Pepper Nix.
	Swaner VIP Showcase Swaner EcoCenter One of the fun parts of my job is attending some swanky parties and meeting many impressive people. The Swaner VIP event was one for the books as Bob Vila granted Swaner their certificate for Utah's greenest building. Robert Kennedy was the honored guest and speaker for this momentous occasion as well as a parade of Park City's finest citizens. Culinary Crafts' butlers passed hors d'oeuvres featuring Utah's Own products and the bars served only organic wines and Squatter's organic beer. The room was set with recycled sea glass china and burlap linens in keeping with Swaner's mission statements. The chic menu reflected sustainably harvested foods with the emphasis on local slow food. The 4 course formal dinner started with a dramatic waiter-poured soup course and ended with a cheese course featuring local Utah pears and Drake Family Farms goat cheese. The rave reviews are still coming in..."I have attended hundreds of these events but this was the best food I have ever been served"! A true compliment indeed from the distinguished guests.
	O.C. Tanner Holiday Party Utah State Fairpark O.C. Tanner knows how to do things right. Whether designing exquisite jewelry or creating a holiday party for their employees, their goal for excellence is apparent. Culinary Crafts was honored to provide another holiday celebration for this amazing company and its employees. Guests arrived at the Grand Hall of the State Fair Grounds to the sights of the heirloom ZCMI window Christmas decorations and the smell of wafting Raspberry Wassail to bring back memories of years gone by. On the first floor, guests enjoyed the traditional jumbo shrimp and passed hors d'oeuvres while strolling carolers set the festive tone for the evening. On the second floor, the dining room was adorned with deep crimson colors and a massive center stage for the featured artist: Jenny Frogley and the Acoustic Soul Band. Guests started the plated formal dinner with my favorite winter salad of Spinach and Romaine with Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola, Dried Cranberries, and Pears drizzled with Caramelized Onion Balsamic. The crowning dessert selection was a Black Satin Fudge Cake with Caramel and Fresh Berries with Velvety Zabaglione.....yummm!
	American Cancer Society Hope Gala Flamm Residence on Walker Lane What a fantastic fundraiser at the gorgeous Flamm Estate on Walker Lane. Everything this night was about hope. Hope for the cure and hope for those recovering, suffering, and living with the loss from Cancer. The American Cancer Society chose an Asian theme that evening with Asian menu items such as vegetable tempura with Wasabi Aioli and freshly rolled Sushi. The grounds were decorated with clean lines, light colors, and gorgeous flowers and the Silent Auction was a huge hit. We passed a Lychee, Raspberry, and rosewater Martini as guests browsed the silent auction items and once guests entered the main tent, they were treated to an elaborate buffet featuring pan seared Teriyaki Salmon and Orange chicken. The piece de resistance for the evening was the dessert pre-set on each table ? a housemade Key lime cheesecake with fresh berries, Mango coulis, and chocolate chopsticks. Sandra and Robin were fabulous to work with and I look forward to our next gala and here's to raising more for the cure! Photography by Pepper Nix.
	Packard Foundation Opening Gala Kimball Art Center When the Packard Foundation came to Utah to honor the brightest minds in America, they chose Culinary Crafts to coordinate the entire event from the decor to the menu, we handled every detail with ease and finesse. It is a very high priority of the Foundation to use sustainable and local products as well as eco-friendly disposables. We have always held these same standards close to our hearts and worked to provide a natural scape and fresh menu for our out of town guests. We served a pan seared sea bass with a Piquillo pepper sauce over wilted garden greens, a crab and lobster salad, vegetarian asparagus and shitake mushroom eggrolls, grass fed organic beef tostadas with lime aioli, and flaming orange crepes for dessert. Everyone loved the food and the event was a buzz all evening with interesting conversation, great food, and wonderful entertainment from a caricature artist to living sculptures and music galore! We enjoyed servicing the Packard Foundation and we were inspired by their obvious love for humanity.
	Navarre Rendezvous Ranch How do you create a "perfect event" in Utah? Combine the efforts of Culinary Crafts, Global Event Productions, and Scenemakers; select the pristine mountain setting of Rendezvous Ranch; serve the most delectable foods; and have Pat Benatar as the headline entertainment...yes, perfection. The guests arrived on buses from downtown Salt Lake to one of Utah's most gorgeous ranch locations and began the evening in a "Mountain Man" village complete with Native American dancing, tomahawk throwing, and banjo pickin'. Wild West Hors d'oeuvres featuring Utah artisan products such as Rattlesnake Sausage with Fresh Tomato Jam, Smoked Jalapeño Cheddar on Utah Apple Crisp, and Chipotle Shrimp with Bear Lake Raspberry Chutney. The smell of Mesquite-grilled Rocky Mountain Trout and Buffalo Tenderloin filled the air as guests made their way to the chuck wagon buffets. Glistening tables with amber goblets, copper flat ware, and sunflower centerpieces surrounded the huge performance stage. As dusk descended, Pat and her band filled the mountain air with music, laughter, and excitement. At the end of the evening cordials of hot cocoa and coffee were served to warm the guests during their ride down the mountain. Navarre has been hosting these once-in-a-life-time events across the globe for 15 years, and they had not experienced a finer event than this!
	Ford Motor of Canada Rendezvous Ranch Recipe for success: Take Culinary Crafts, add Ford Motor of Canada, organize with Destination VIP, set them at Rendezvous Ranch and turn up the heat! The day began with dozens of outdoor activities from ATV trails, to Fly Fishing, to Bull Riding where guests earned "Ford Dollars" to later "purchase" ingredients for their Chili Cook-off. Guest stopped for lunch to dine on our scrumptious Gourmet Hamburger and Rattlesnake Sausage Bar and then back to activities of archery, roping, and tying flies. Mary Crafts was on-site to orchestrate the Chili Cook-off...Hey, give her a megaphone and she's a kid again! While the chili simmered, the crew served hors d'oeuvres to the sounds of mountain music. The culmination of a fabulous day came with the chili judging and Mary's skills at making everyone laugh and feel loved. What better way to end the day than with a bowl of chili, smoked baby back ribs, and brownies a la mode with homemade ice cream.
	George Wythe College Annual Gala Salt Lake Hardware Building Symbria Patterson knew exactly what she wanted when coordinating the George Wythe College annual Gala. The theme was Dream giver and everything from the place settings to the lighting had an ethereal look and feel. We began the reception by butler passing hors d'oeuvres of Chipotle encrusted Shrimp and Housemade Bruschetta with sun roasted tomatoes and freshly shaved Parmesan. Once guests were invited to be seated, we presented them with a not so typical meal beginning with a fresh Strawberry and edible Orchid salad. We followed with a Nori encrusted Beef Tenderloin with a Wasabi mashed potato and freshly grilled Asparagus and finished with a Meringue cloud topped with a fresh berry Compote. It was a pleasure planning this event with Symbria--every last detail was covered from the beautiful place settings to the stone place cards...I look forward to our next venture. Photography by Pepper Nix.
	Monet to Picasso VIP Opening of the French Exhibit Utah Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City is honored to have this extraordinary French Artists Exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Culinary Crafts was honored to cater the VIP Grand Opening featuring everything French...from French Wines, to French Cheeses, to tantalizing French Hors d'oeuvres and Desserts. Tuna Nicoise, Smoked Salmon and Caper Canape, Beef en Croute with Bordelaise, Creme Brulee, Chocolate Mocha Mousse, and Flaming Crepe Suzettes...and the list goes on and on with wonderful culinary creations from French cuisine. We created "French Bistro Cafe" with French musicians, and waiters in berets and neckerchiefs where guests stayed well into the evening sipping Cafe au Lait and wines.
	Sutherland Institute Annual Legacy Award Gala Rice-Eccles Stadium and Olympic Cauldron Museum The Sutherland Institute once again hosted its annual gala at the Rice Eccles Stadium and Olympic Cauldron Museum. The evening began with a VIP reception in the Cauldron Museum featuring poppy linens and our copper floating buffet to accentuate the Olympic colors throughout the venue. Guests were treated to our scrumptious butler-passed hors d'oeuvres as well as the small plate presentations on the floating buffet. On the 4th floor of the main stadium tower, we had quite a surprise waiting as we ventured from the typically traditional decor and menu of this event. The room featured sea foam green and blue linens, sea glass plates, emerald green goblets, and a pre-set Asian first course of Thai Shrimp in a Cucumber Cup with a Crab-filled Won ton drizzled with a sweet chili sauce. An unusual rectangle plate carried the entree of Asian beef tenderloin, grilled asparagus, and a sesame noodle nest. The dessert sampler trio featured my new creation of Star Anise and Caramelized Pineapple Creme Brulee, long-stemmed strawberries with lime curd, and the bite of chocolate mint truffle to finish off the palette temptations.
	US Presidential Visit to Utah Stewart Home In our catering business, it has become common place to serve high profile events, people, and celebrities. However, a presidential visit is always something special and requires extra care and planning. This is the 3rd opportunity Culinary Crafts has had to cater for President Bush yet the security, the details, and the excitement never cease to amaze me. The day began with a VIP luncheon at the guest home of the Stewart's and then moved to the main estate for the large hors d'oeuvre reception. The formal plated luncheon featured a fresh Utah asparagus soup; a summer salad of Utah berries, local goat cheese, grilled chicken, and fresh micro greens; and concluded with our decadent Black Satin Fudge cake. The reception was hosted in the breathtaking gardens of the Stewart's avenue home. Our theme throughout all the food service was to showcase the many bounties of Utah's harvest and artisan delicacies. You will notice the lack of any guests in our photos as the photographer had to leave before any of the prestigious guests arrived, but we heard only raves from these discerning guests!
	Pepper Nix Photography Open House Photography Studios Culinary Crafts was very honored when Pepper Nix Photography and Zuma Photo, two of the city's best photographers, asked us to cater the opening of their new studios. With more guests than seating, all of the menu needed to be finger food and easily eaten while standing. Pepper and Mitch allowed us to select the menu and I always enjoy creating some fun new things when the clients are this trusting. Both of these event photographers have seen some of the nation's best cuisine and I was thrilled they selected Culinary Crafts for this important occasion. The zebra linens were the perfect choice for these two photographers who live a bit on the wild side! Photography by Pepper Nix.
	Evolutionary Events Utah Olympic Oval When the international event company, Evolutionary Events, called us to plan their closing night party, we jumped right on board. Where better to host all of these out of towners than our famous Olympic Ice Oval? The evening began with butler passed hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while guests enjoyed the Olympic speed skating exhibition. Following the race, we dropped the walls and laid down some carpet in order for the guests to cross over into our spectacular "Winter Wonderland" where everyone enjoyed a hip lounge set up with custom lighting and expert design. We provided a spectacular feast of action stations and vertical buffets. On our first Vertical, we featured our glazed scallops with an almond caper butter sauce along side vegetable spring rolls with a Thai peanut sauce. On another vertical buffet we displayed s'more shooters and miniature crème brûlèes. All of these surrounded by our live chef's action stations serving pan seared sea bass with a piquillo pepper sauce on a bed of wilted garden greens, seared crab, shrimp and lobster on a bed of shredded lettuce with a lime vinaigrette and cilantro aioli, and our famous mashed potato bar with a beef tenderloin carvery. Truly unforgettable!
	Subaru Union Pacific Depot When Subaru came to town with their international incentive program, they were clear on their expectations from the beginning: high-end quality food, beautiful presentations, and impeccable service. I love working for these demanding clients as they are the ones who really appreciate all our attention to detail and our truly amazing food. 1200 guests were treated to such delights as Chilean Sea Bass with Wild Mushrooms, Roasted Tomatoes, and Three-cheese Polenta, Roasted Rack of Lamb Hand-rubbed with Rosemary, Thyme, Garlic, and Shallots, Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic, Chili and Lime served over Wilted Arugula and Israeli Couscous, and Flaming Crepe Suzettes just to name a few selections. Subaru initially didn't want to offer any butler-passed hors d'oeuvres until I served these 2 chef specialties at their tasting and the flavors were simply too scrumptious to resist: Gorgonzola Bruschetta With Seared Garlic Greens, Pine Nuts, and Sultanas, and a Local Artisan Lavender and Coffee "Buzzed? Cheese On a Crisp Utah Apple Wedge. The event was, of course . . . flawless! My thanks to Destination VIP for their gracious event guidance, to Design Werks for their creative design, and to my incredible staff for their never-ending support.
	O.C. Tanner 80th Anniversary Celebration Eagle Gate Plaza It is always an honor to cater an O.C. Tanner celebration. They are a company of integrity, service, and excellence, which just happens to be Culinary Crafts mission statement as well! To celebrate the jewelers 80th birthday, we transported the guests back to 1927 where it all began. Waiters in tuxedo tails and black top hats greeted guests in true "Great Gatsby" style with elegant and indulgent passed canapés. What other company has the clout to close South Temple Street and dance the night away to the sounds of Governor Huntsman's swing band!! O.C. Tanner unveiled their signature "Grace" diamond of unparalleled beauty, which was named after Grace Tanner. An extravagant Peacock cake was served to all 1200 guests as a lifetime of memories combined to create a magnificent evening under the stars. Photography by Pepper Nix.
	Sutherland Institute Rice-Eccles Stadium The Sutherland Institute Annual Black Tie Dinner was celebrated this year at the Rice Eccles Tower. The VIP evening began with passed hors d'oeuvres, vertical buffet appetizers, and a Sugar-rimmed Strawberry Mojito. The dining room was set in black and white with fushia and lime florals for a truly dramatic event. The salad course was particularly stunning with the Raspberry Vinaigrette shooters for each guest to drizzle the perfect amount. The 400 Republican "who's who's" of Utah were definitely impressed by this years menu and impeccable service!
	Ebay Rice-Eccles Stadium This was the 4th Holiday event we have catered for Ebay- and each year we think of a new theme to wow the entire group of employees and executives. This year the event was held at Rice-Eccles Stadium where we transformed the 4th floor and overlooking mezzanine into a chic and trendy club atmosphere. Scenemakers provided lit up bars and frosted panels with the ebay logo as well as contemporary, white lounge furniture. We lit the room in cool blue and fuscia and our food stations were a huge hit! The ?must have? chocolate fountain flowed into the evening and the aroma of chef prepared Maple Salmon and Tuscan ravioli with sundried tomatoes and pesto drizzle wafted through the air while all enjoyed the evening dancing, mingling, and celebrating.
	Art In The Garden Gala On Walker Lane Utah Museum of Fine Arts Annual Gala was once again held on the magnificent Flamm estate nestled in the heart of Holladay. The guests were greeted by uniformed butlers, professional bar service, and a plethora of silent auction art pieces. This year the gala committee broke out of the usual plated dinner menu and offered an array of chef action stations to enhance the mingle and interaction of guests. My favorite part was the custom dessert presentation featuring a chocolate artist palette with Zabaglione, Fresh Berries,and Orange Poppy Butter Pound Cake. We have received many rave reviews exclaiming this event was better than black-tie events the guests had attended in New York and San Francisco!
	Meeting Planners International Pierpont Place Meeting Planners International--So who do the meeting planners of Salt Lake City turn to for creating an exquisite evening of food and pizazz? Culinary Crafts, of course! For the Presidents Gala, we unveiled our new "Floating Buffets" to display of trendy small plate hors d'oeuvres. Guests were almost afraid to taste the food at this visual piece of art, but only for a moment until the feasting began in earnest! Butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, ice sculptures, eye-popping linen, and contemporary china all set the tone of gracious entertaining in this "New York loft" venue. The plated dinner featured our dramatic waiter-poured soup course, grilled flank steak on potato rafts, and a demi dessert sampler plate. Total yummm!
	International Caterers Association Awards Dinner Empire Ballroom, Las Vegas, NV Let's see, how do we explain this? The gals were dressed up in food. No wait, they were food,...ah, no rather, they each celebrated some aspect of food. One wore a skirt made of bright green chilies, one had a dress embroidered with tortellini, another had cookies braided into her hair! Well what do expect when your catering for the preeminent food authority, the International Caterers Association. You have to do food in the most outrageous ways possible, because these folks have seen it all. And we did!
	On Location in Utah National Tour Association / Utah Olympic Oval Our Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau worked for many years to land this prestigious convention full of international meeting planners and tour operators. The goal: Showcase Utah! Culinary Crafts was honored to be chosen as the caterer for the only off-site event at the Utah Olympic Ice Oval. 2400 attendees; 800 pounds of BBQ beef; 6400 local microbrewery beers...just to name a few! The pictures tell the story. Following the event, one of the national guests wrote me a special note: "on the buses back to our hotel, everyone was a buzz with surprise over the amazing food. It was the best food we have had at any NTA convention in anyone's memory! Congratulations, Utah! What an incredible event!"
	Sample Salt Lake Memorial House One of the great things about being a caterer in Utah is featuring some of our local artisan products and showcasing our abundant heritage of food. Oh, we may not have wild salmon from the Northwest and Cajun red beans and rice, but hold on to your hats, Cowboys, we've got some great grub! Smoked Utah Trout, Dutch-oven Fruit Cobbler, Wild Turkey, Luscious Red Raspberries, Crisp Mountain Apples, and some of the best Artisan Cheese around! Banjo and fiddle strings filled the air and Mary Crafts, star of PBS Culinary Creations, was on hand to demonstrate dutch oven cooking and recipes with Utah honey. This is an event every convention attendee should experience!
	O.C. Tanner Jewelers Eagle Gate Plaza Few businesses in Salt Lake City are as prestigious as O.C. Tanner. It was a true privilege to be the caterer of choice for the grand reopening of their beautiful new location. The outdoor gala utilized the Eagle Gate Plaza, and the sidewalks were filled with festive music, dazzling cuisine, and Cirque de Berserq performers. It was a sight to behold as Salt Lake's finest strutted their most eye-popping jewels, representing their years of loyal patronage. The many food stations were accented in rich coppers, muted golds, and brilliant bronze, and included seared ahi tuna tatake, orange rosemary pork loin with asiago polenta, and petite gold-leaf truffles.
	Cingular Wireless Utah Olympic Oval Cingular's branded orange color was everywhere at this event! Spandex, lighted cubes, mood lighting, and trendy action stations made for an enticing night - complete with 8 chocolate fountains flowing from Cingular's orange "jacks" logo. The New York Ice Company was on hand for a dazzling ice show, and L.A.'s Cirque d' Solei provided additional entertainment to the guests. With 25 food stations and 16 bars, there was not a line to be found anywhere among the 3000 guests. Cingular went out of their way to applaud theCulinary Crafts staff of 125 who made this event absolutely perfect!
	Xango Union Pacific Depot "Lights, camera, action!" Hollywood comes to Utah at the International Xango Convention at the Union Pacific Depot. Guests were greeted by sky lights, red carpet, and curb side valets to add to the feeling of excitement for the black tie event. Dazzling ice sculptures with the Xango logo poured the "Xango-tini's" as butlers passed several scrumptious bites of our famous cuisine. As guests were escorted to dinner, they were met with photo-ops, grand decor, and the sounds of cool jazz. The plated dinner featured a dual entree of Filet of Beef Chauseur and Seard Ahi Tuna. The highlight of the evening arrived as the chefs filed from the kitchen to begin the Flaming Crepes Suzettes to the drama of drum roll and applause! A night to remember for all!
	Tahitian Noni International TNI's Orem Offices TNI's annual conference brings thousands of attendees to the state of Utah. TNI wished to host an off-site event at their new facility and showcase the beautiful Tahitian Gardens. In days past, the logisics of feeding 1500 guest outdoors would have been daunting to us, but with our state-of -the art mobile kitchens it's just another day. In addition to the kitchens, an impressive line-up of 8 mammoth grills served up fresh barbecued chicken with grilled vegetables "hot-off-the-grill" and a great time was had by all!
	National Convention of State Legislature Utah State Capitol / Utah Olympic Oval NCSL provided several challenges to Culinary Crafts – but, of course, we love a challenge! 3600 guests arrived for a western reception at the State Capitol where they only had 1 1/2 hours for food and beverage before being whisked off to a special performance by the Tabernacle Choir. The very next night, we had to repeat the feat at the Olympic Ice Oval but this time, they were staying for 4 hours and ate the whole time! Both events were to showcase Utah and our cuisine – okay, so we couldn't do barbecue both nights! Guests had no idea the cuisine of Utah was so diverse! In this business, it's always something new and that's why after 21 years, I still love it!
	Destination VIP 23rd Floor (Wells Fargo Building) When it's Culinary Crafts turn to entertain, the sky's the limit! We shuttled our guests to the Wells Fargo 23rd floor via first class helicopters which landed atop Salt Lake's tallest building for a breathtaking view! We treated this group of reknowned event planners to a preview of our most recent culinary developments. 13 courses of demi plates were presented including such offerings as Glazed Mescovie Duck with Plum Sauce and Roasted Yam, Beef Tartare with Gaucho Relish, and Coconut Shrimp with LIme Curry. Our in-house sommelier paired the perfect wines for each course and awed the guests with his knowledge. The grand finale was the presentation of our staff from chef to server and the years of experience they represented. Cudos!
	Sky Chefs Utah Olympic Park It's a little nerve racking to serve dinner to a room of chefs who want to entertain the CEOs of the world's largest airlines, but such was the task before us. We chose the Utah Olympic Park, high in the Wasatch Mountains, to set the stage for this prestigious event. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails at the top of the luge run were followed by formal dinner seating in the lower museum. Everything had to go off like clockwork, and each course was a creative masterpiece. We held our breath as the clients finished desserts, hoping we had met all their expectations. Rave reviews from the guests produced a completely satisfied client. They counted on us to make them look good, and we did!
	Servenet Union Pacific Depot Culinary Crafts designed this 1930's dining experience from start to finish. The Union Pacific Depot set the stage for the entire evening. Guests were greeted by travelers and conductors, announcing the boarding of their trains at Gate 47. Guests entered the station to train waiters passing hors d'oeuvres and era-costumed bartenders serving Golden Spike Martinis. The velvet drapes parted and dinner seating was announced. Black, gold, sparkle and trains were the decorative them of the dining room. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the renowned Platters, bringing and end this most memorable event.
	Novell Union Pacific Depot Novell's international clients came together for this explosion of color, fun and festive food. Scenemaker's "Grand Escape" party and entertainment set the stage for our international chef stations featuring: Chinese Sizzling Wok, Americana Mashed Potato Bar, Mexican Quesidilla Bar, The Old West Revisited, African Chocolate Falls, Italian Caesar and Pasta Station, and the Sizzling Seafood of the South Seas. There's never a dull moment at an event like this!
	Macromedia Utah Olympic Oval This technology giant's off-premise convention night was held at the Utah Olympic Oval. The event planner was amazed at our "no lines" approach to food and beverage, while still offering the highest standards in "restaurant style" cuisine. High energy, high volume and high expectations were all met with grace and skill, thanks to our 20 years of high-end experience.
	Gallivan Center 10th Anniversary Gallivan Center Salt Lake's "who's who" were guests to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the city-center plaza. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres started the evening of beauty and fun. Pristine white tents, gobo lighting, white linens and ice sculptures created the enchanting summer atmosphere. After the formal dinner, guests were surrounded by mobile chef stations. The night air was the perfect accompaniment for our flaming dessert, which was served to each table. What could be more dazzling?!
	Rice-Eccles Stadium Grand Reopening Rice-Eccles Stadium When Culinary Crafts was given the green light to create what ever design and menu we wanted, our thinking caps went on and our creativity went wild. The outdoor plaza was filled with Strolling Mariachi's and Southwestern Gourmet Quesadilla Stations. Margaritas were, of course, the signature cocktail. The contemporary design of the indoor tower was accented with a modern lime green décor and interactive food stations. Even the wok station had lime green containers. Cool jazz and cool martinis finished the remarkable evening.
	G.E. Union Pacific Depot General Electric hosted this new product launch at the Union Pacific Depot, at the Gateway. Guests were greeted at an old world display with cheese and rustic bread – era-costumed waiters invited them to step into the new world. The typical turn-of-the-century train depot had been completely transformed into a world of blue. Some of the biggest hits of the evening were the International Water Tasting Station and the Shrimp Cocktails (on Blue Cellophane Noodles in Martinis). Let Culinary Crafts create a unique party menu and design to fit your most creative themes!