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Culinary Crafts recently had the honor of co-catering an event alongside world-famous chef Wolfgang Puck and his amazing team. The occasion was a retirement celebration for one of Utah’s movers and shakers, Todd Pederson, Founder and CEO of Vivent. With 600 guests, it wasn’t the biggest event we’ve done, but it certainly was one of the most memorable.
Days before the gala, Chef Puck’s team joined us in our Pleasant Grove kitchen and bakery, and preparations began. What a joy to collaborate with these consummate professionals who are not only masters of their craft but are so gracious, down-to-earth, and easy to work with!
With our reduced staff (due to Covid), we had to scramble to find 75 team members to handle service. UVU’s Culinary Arts Program kindly recommended two dozen of their students, and they did a fantastic job.
The incredible evening began with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres. The highlights of the world-class menu were Japanese and U.S. wagyu beef, served side by side, followed by the most delicious banana cream pie you’ve ever tasted!
A surprise concert from pop star Justin Bieber topped off the fabulous evening.
Since the event, our relationship with Chef Wolfgang Puck and his amazing team has continued. Four of our chefs and bakers were asked to help him cater Super Bowl LVI, and we look forward to other future collaborations.
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Isn't this couple stunning? Love them!
Another great feature of this venue? The natural light!!! Not only do you get amazing views of the Salt Lake Valley, but it makes this reception area so bright, open, and airy! Also, we loved that the dinner menus were custom designed to match the invitation suite! Such a great touch.
A simple, organic table scape is anything but boring! We loved the pop of gold with the natural and white linens, the texture of the glass, concrete, and wooden flower vessels, and the soft pinks, whites, and green colors of the florals that 
Another simple, yet gorgeous, piece of this wedding was this escort card table! We love the use of succulents and the white rocks with the modern design of the cards! Such a clean, polished look!
Of course, we put together one of our signature charcuterie boards! Full of local cheeses and meats, local honey, and dried fruit this is a perfect nosh for guests before dinner!
This couple chose a 'family-style' dinner - which is one of our favorites! This setup encourages guests to interact and mingle while sharing plates of delicious food, like our house made breads and gourmet butters. We loved the Heirloom Carrot Sourdough with Black Lava Salted Butter and the Rustic Ciabatta with Pesto Butter!
The salad course was our Snuck Farm Salad with Spinach, Romaine, Utah Pears, Cranberries, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola, and Balsamic Vinaigrette. So yummy!
For the entree course, we served a bunch of different options so guests had a ton of variety to choose from! This is our Rocky Mountain Red Trout with Granny Smith Apple Chutney. Such a great fall menu choice!
Next, our Roasted Vegetable Napoleon with a Rosemary Skewer, Olive Oil Drizzle, Garnished with Sea Salt. Aren't these so pretty? They are pretty tasty too!
Another fantastic fall menu option? Our Brown Butter Sage Gnocchi with Chantrelle Mushrooms and Sweet Corn. This is always a guest favorite!
Last, but certainly not least, our Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs. SO. GOOD.
Isn't the view AMAZING? Imagine dining with this incredible backdrop, some fun conversation, and fabulous food! Pretty perfect, I'd say.
Staying true to the simple, yet gorgeous, feel of the event, the couple asked us to create a simply gold accented Almond Cake which we garnished with blueberries and simple greens. I absolutely adore this cake, so pretty!
Another fun element that the couple chose that we loved? Local chocolate and tawny port tastings! You know how we LOVE our local chocolatiers, so this was a favorite part of this wedding for sure!
Of course, there were sweets too! These Lavender Shortbread cookies tied in the sprigs found in the guests napkins and also were a great little treat to grab before going back onto the dance floor!
For autumnal weddings, we love serving a dessert that perfectly pulls from the fall harvest! So, we served Sweet Potato and Pecan Cakes with a Salted Caramel Moat. And let me tell you, this dessert was made of the stuff of my dreams, people. A knock-out way to end this couple's amazing menu!
Wasn't this wedding so dreamy?! Thank you so much, 
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We love the subtle hints of Americana and love the couple's choice to bring a bit of romance and balance to the red, white, and blue palette with pops of pink instead of bright reds. Such a pretty decor!
Next, we created drink to fit with the patriotic theme like the Strawberry and Blueberry Mojitos! We loved that the fruit added a delicious touch - but was a super fun "patriotic" detail as well!
Isn't this a pretty site for a cocktail hour? We love that the tables weren't competing with the surrounding natural beauty. Also, using the taller tables encourages people to mix and mingle - which is great idea for any event!
While the interior had hints of the patriotic palette - and definitely a gorgeously, romantic vibe - the outside was a place that we took the theme over-the-top! From this fun red, white, and blue teepee (which the kids LOVED) to the patriotic pillows on the luxe white lounge furniture. It was the perfect way to amp up the theme!
Of course, we made sure to serve some truly delicious eats. The couple wanted to keep with a more casual menu with an elegant, upscale feel! The hors d'oeuvres were definitely a reflection of that. Yum!!!
Such a pretty day for a wedding! We loved putting the dinner buffet just outside the dining area - another great way to tie in the beautiful surroundings!
We kept the romantic, yet casual, vibe going through dinner - and it was scrumptious!
To kick off the buffet, we served some gorgeous sides like the Mixed Baby Greens Salad with Feta, Berries, Toasted Almonds, & Vanilla Bean Vinaigrette; Roasted Potatoes with Herb Salsa; and Fresh Mozzarella, Basil & Grape Tomatoes Salad. Light and fresh - perfect for a summer party!
Next, we get to the main courses! House Made Corn Bread with a Sprinkle of Paprika, served with Honey Butter; Grilled Chicken with Herb & Chili Rub; and finally our AMAZING Barbecued Short Ribs. Seriously delicious!
Another festive touch for this party? Fire pits which just beckoned the guests to get outside and hang out. LOVE!
Of course, since we have fire pits (and it's a summer party), we just had to have our S'mores Bar complete with Hershey's Chocolate, Graham Crackers, and Culinary Crafts Signature House Made Marshmallows! The guests LOVED this fun station!
And, lastly, the bride and groom chose to have this AMAZING American flag 'cake pop' cake for dessert which had to be my FAVORITE detail of the whole day! It was so fun and so festive - a perfect touch for this patriotic wedding!
We loved this wedding so much and think it has so much to inspire you in planning your parties and BBQs for this holiday weekend (and all of summer parties, really)! Happy planning, everyone!
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Our signature House Made Strawberry Shortcakes were a guest favorite! We love this dessert and it was perfect for this spring wedding.
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This bridal party is perfectly matched! We love the blue and pink palette!
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How amazing is this cake and macaron display from the talented 
This wedding was SOOOOO pretty and we are so thrilled to see it shared in so many awesome publications! I hope it inspires you to create a magical event of your own! Happy planning, everyone!
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We loved these simple Short Rib Lettuce Wraps on golden plates - So pretty and delicious! Plus, of course we had to have a cocktail that tied into the palette so we created this Hibiscus Rose Cocktail with Hibiscus Tea, Rose Hips, Vodka, and Ginger Beer!
Next, our salad course was a hearty Blood Beet Greens Salad with Sorrel, Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Oranges, Pistachios, and a Citrus Vinaigrette. Earthy and complex, we also loved the way this plate tied in with the table's colors!
Next, our fish course was a Butter-Poached Red Trout with Israeli Couscous and Roasted Peppers. Light and beautiful! Plus, don't you love our black tie service? What a way to make your event feel elegant and high end!
Of course, with a decadent plated menu, we love serving an intermezzo course. In the summer months, our house made Blood Orange Sorbet is perfect for cleansing your palette AND cooling off your guests! Love it!
Next, our entree course was a Pork Saltimbocca with Roasted Roma Tomatoes and Fried Sage. We loved incorporating seasonal produce into this dish!
And, of course, then came dessert! These Black Forest Petite Bundt Cakes were so delcious!!! And, we loved the natural stone plates. What an unexpected and beautiful element!
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Of course, we had to do a bit of a dessert selection, so we also served Vanilla Bean Rose Cupcakes with a rose frosting design, Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts, and Chocolate Dipped Bosc Pears! All served with these pretty glass bell jar tops. How fun!
We loved this shoot and thought it was brimming with so much good stuff! I think you'll agree. :) We hope it inspires all of you to get creative with your events and add some additional elements to take it over the top! Happy planning, everyone!
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