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!

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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