We have some exciting news!  Culinary Crafts has had the distinct honor of being asked to be a contribute at Trend Summit for 2012 on September 25th!  Actually, we were overjoyed – three times over – because Kaleb Crafts, Ryan Crafts and Jacque Riehl are all presenting!  How awesome is that?!

The Utah Wedding Trend Summit will be held on September 25, 2011 and will be the wedding event of the year! Local speakers will introduce and present the hottest and most current trends in the wedding industry. The latest color palettes issued by the Pantone Institute for 2012 will be displayed and discussed within the framework of all things wedding—from bridal gowns to floral centerpieces, from dinnerware to the newest and coolest beverage concoctions and more. This will be the place for the who’s who of Utah wedding professionals!

The Utah Wedding Trend Summit will be held at Pierpont Place, 163 Pierpont Avenue, Salt Lake City, 84101. Pre-register by September 23^rd and the fee to attend is $50, if you register at the door, the fee is $75. Register at: www.myupfa.com

This event is sponsored by Utah Bride and Groom Magazine, The Utah Professional Florist Association, Pierpont Place and The Wedding Professionals of Utah.  Do not miss this one of a kind event, where you will be sure to learn the latest and best trends in the wedding world, which will set you and your business apart as the place to go for the best a wedding professional can offer!

Ryan and Kaleb Crafts will be presenting on catering trends and Jacque Riehl will be presenting on design and planning!  Not to mention all the other fantastic scheduled speakers!  Another enticing tidbit is that we at Culinary Crafts will be providing lunch (which is included in the cost of registration)!We are so thrilled to be a part of this event and hope to see many of our fellow vendors there!

Check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Graphic and italicized text re-posted from Utah Bride Blog

Hello dear readers and I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day weekend!  Today, we’d like to share the last post from the FANTASTIC University of Utah Pharmacy Cup Polo Match – and this time, its all about the hats, polo match, and the legendary “Stomping of the Divots”!  Let’s check it out!

A quick overview of the auction, the FOOD (I can’t get enough of it!), and even Mary and Rick making sure everything is going off without a hitch!  The Pharmacy Cup was truly THE place to be!

Did I mention the hats!?  There were so many to see – all from chic and stylish to completely fun and whimsical!

One of the most recognized parts of any polo match is the “Stomping of the Divots” and the Pharmacy Cup did not dissappoint!  All the guests were out on the green taking part in this long standing tradition – and having a blast!

Talk about full service catering!  Culinary Crafts made sure all the guests were refreshed during the match and the stomping of the divots!

Lastly, they awarded the best hat a fantastic prize – and may I say it was definitely MY favorite hat as well!  This gent made his hat – complete with a dog biscuit ribbon accent!  A very well deserved win!

The Pharmacy Cup Polo Match was, by far, one of the most outstanding events that Culinary Crafts has had the honor of participating in all year.  Thank you so much for letting us add to the beauty and elegance of it all!  I hope you, our readers, enjoyed it as much as we did!

For more exemplary events, check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photo credit: Mitch Burt of ZumaPhoto and Keith Westerberg

Today, we are going to show you more of The University of Utah Pharmacy Cup Polo Match!  It’s time to show you the decor and let me tell you, it was GORGEOUS!  Firstly, the event was housed in a huge, beautiful tent that kept all of the guests cool on the stunning summer day.  Couple that with fabulous citrus-y, silky linens and bright, jewel colored blooms and you have a perfect setting for the high-brow attendees!  Check it out!

Our lovely Mary Crafts-Homer, making sure everything is perfect!

Simply GORGEOUS, right?!  A major shout out must be given to the talented people of Scenemakers who designed the whole thing!  And there’s still more!  We haven’t even shown you the actual polo match or the hats!  Never fear, dear readers, that will be coming soon on the blog!  So keep checking back for the final post on this stellar event!

Check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photo credit: Mitch Burt of ZumaPhoto and Keith Westerberg

We had the distinct honor of catering for the University of Utah’s Pharmacy Cup Polo Match recently, and what an event it was! Hundreds of high-brow guests attended the event and even participated in the famous “stomping of the divots” tradition!  Well, this was chock full of delectable food, gorgeous decor, and fantastic polo to be played!  And, because it was so magnificent, we’ll be showcasing the event over multiple posts!  Today, we’ll be showing you the fantastic food!  Check it out!

So much gorgeous and DELICIOUS looking food!  We had 100 staff on site for this event so it was definitely all hands on deck!   Mary even corralled her new husband, Rick, into frying eggs for the guests!  I love that she likes things to be a family affair, so fun! Stayed tuned for future posts on the decor and the polo match as well!  It’s going to be AMAZING!

Check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photo Credit: Mitch Burt of ZumaPhoto and Keith Westerberg

A couple weeks ago, Mary went to the ICA CaterArts Conference to learn some new tricks, trends, and ideas!  She also had the opportunity to bring along Culinary Craft’s the executive sous chef, Victoria Skeem, the executive chef, Marco Niccoli, and, of course, her hubby, Rick!  They all had a blast and wanted to share some photos from this fantastic event!  Check it out!

Mary, Rick, and some of the other 2011 CaterArts attendees!

How delicious does this food look?!  Yum!

Our team enjoying the fantastic fare at the convention!

The ICA 2011 CaterArts Conference was amazing and we are so glad that Mary, Rick, Marco, and Victoria were able to go!  We hope to share some of the new trends and tricks they learned soon!  Thank you to the ICA for hosting such a wonderful event!

Check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Today, I am thrilled to share the last of the three event Culinary Crafts had the pleasure of catering for the National Governor’s Conference!  It was a FANTASTIC afterparty held at the Grand Hall at the Gateway.  It was a truly stunning setting and an amazing way to close out the conference!  Not to mention the edgy food to go with this edgy after party!  Cotton Candy with Thai Shrimp and Wasabi Pop Rocks; Flaming Donuts with Dulce de Leche Gelato; Skewered Punjab Turkey with Chai Tea Gin Shooters; Green Jello Vodka Shots; and Utah BBQ Wings!  See – Salt Lake City can be a lot of fun!!!  Check it out!

Such a fun atmosphere and I love, love, LOVE the s’mores bar!  Perfect for summer and totally a hit with guests of any age!  Thank you so much to every one of the attendees of the National Governor’s Conference for letting us have so much fun with you this year!  It was amazing to be a part of this wonderful event!

Check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photos provided by Keith Westerberg

We had so much fun catering for the National Governor’s Conference!  Not only were there 3 totally different parties planned, but each event was AMAZING!  This event was called “Live from the Hive!” and was held at the spectacular Utah Olympic Park for 800 guests.  It was HUGE!  We really focused on using local products and it was SCRUMPTIOUS!  Menu featured local Utah trout, Barbecued Beef Brisket, and Fresh Peach Cobbler!   Yum!!! We LOVE to showcase local Utah foods!   Check it out!

Such a GORGEOUS and fun event!  Stayed tuned for the last event from the National Governor’s Conference next week on the blog!

Check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photo credit: Keith Westerberg

Culinary Crafts had the wonderful honor of catering for the National Governor’s Conference that was held this past week.  We catered three distinct parties, all of which were very different!  Last Thursday, Governor Herbert and his wife hosted a luncheon honoring the Chinese delegation at the Governor’s Mansion in which the VIP Governors and their wives were also invited.  It was awe-inspiring to meet and serve so many fabulous governors, their wives, and also the foreign dignitaries that attended as well.  So naturally, we wanted to provide a gorgeous and delectable meal!  Check it out!

STUNNING!  One of the really simple, yet elegant, touches we added to the dessert was serving the sorbetto in quenelle shapes, instead of scooping it onto the plate with a traditional scoop.  All you need to do is use two large tablespoons and scoop out a wedge holding the tablespoons at the edge of the scoop you’ll be making and it’ll make that lovely shape you see on the plate above!  Then we put the individual quenelles back into the freezer for a bit to really solidify the shape.  Such a wonderful addition to any plate and easy enough your could do it at home or for any event!

And for all of the readers who caught my faux pas yesterday, I apologize!  Mary caught my misspelling of quenelles and I corrected it right away.  I’m glad to know I still learn something new everyday!

The next two events we’ll be featuring from the National Governor’s Conference are the Utah “Live from the Hive” at the Utah Olympic Park  for 800 guests and afterwards, the edgy, rockin’ after party hosted at the Grand Hall at the Gateway for 300 guests.  Stay tuned for those events in upcoming posts.  And thank you again to the National Governor’s Conference for allowing us to be involved with such a fantastic event!

Also, check out our website at www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photo credit: Keith Westerberg

Recently, we had the great honor of catering a FANTASTIC event…  The UV 50 Gala!  What is the UV 50 Gala, you might ask? Well it’s Utah Valley BusinessQ‘s awards for the Top 30 Fastest-Growing Companies, Top 10 Revenue Gaining Companies and Top 10 Startups to Watch!  Such a fantastic event and so many leaders and ideas to be shared!!!

Check out the Property Solutions guys decked out in matching all white suits and red Vans!  An outstanding way to get noticed, even among so many head-turning companies! Thank you so much Utah Valley BusinessQ for asking us to be involved with such a great event.  It was amazing!

Check out more amazing events on our website www.culinarycrafts.com!

I have a truly spectacular venue to share with you today: Johnson Mill.  You may remember an event we showcased there that I posted about (you can refresh your memory here) but I thought we really didn’t do enough justice to its beauty and gorgeousness!

It is more than just a mere venue, however…  It is also a stunning bed and breakfast with all of the outdoor activities and romantic amenities you could ever imagine.  In fact, Redbook magazine voted Johnson Mill “One of America’s Four Most Romantic Inns”.  A very well-deserved nod to them in my opinion.

And, not only can you reserve the inn’s grounds for your event, you can actually reserve the grounds AND accommodations for your guests!  This place is seriously the best for destination weddings or for those or you who have out of town guests.

I am totally enthralled with the natural beauty, elegance, and stunning offerings that Johnson Mill provides.  We definitely hope to do more events there this year!  I hope this helps all of you out there still struggling to find a venue.  Not to mention, what a perfect place to spend a honeymoon!!!

Check out our website for more events and ideas, www.culinarycrafts.com!

Photo credits: Courtesy of Johnson Mill and last frame From Logan Walker of ZumaPhoto