“Growing consciousness for health and wellness among American customers has been driving rapid changes in the food industry,” according to a recent L.E.K. Consulating food and beverage survey. 93% of consumers say they want to eat healthy foods, with 65% looking for fresh, natural, additive-free, and sustainably produced food for as many meals as possible. “Particularly for […]
Warm weather means parties at Mallow Run Winery!
What’s better than a relaxed outside event with great catered food paired with highly sip-able wine? (Uhh… nothing we can think of!) We think that combination is pretty tough to beat, which is why Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering team enjoys recommending Mallow Run Winery for summer and fall outdoor parties. Mallow Run Winery, 20 minutes south […]
How to host an elegant engagement party
There are lots of ways to host an elegant and memorable engagement party. Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering planners can help you with everything from place settings and décor to menu additions and desserts. That said, there’s nothing better than showcasing a great example, which is why we are sharing the evening menu and gorgeous palette of […]
5 ways to create an awesome fall wedding
June used to be the month for weddings, but these days, spring is getting some stiff competition from fall. Fall is gaining lots of traction as the most popular season to get married – and we can most certainly see why! The weather is cooler and more predictable. Plus nature provides a breathtaking palette of […]
How to plan your rehearsal dinner
What’s the purpose of this “party before the party?” Who should you invite? And who should pay? Traditionally, the rehearsal dinner is the first event of your wedding and has three primary purposes: It’s an opportunity for family members and friends to get to meeteach other – often for the first time – especially those out-of-town […]
Jacquie’s 5 favorite tips for a small wedding
Want to have a smaller wedding but also want to be sure the food is fantastic and the day goes smoothly? We have your back at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering. We are happy to work with a smaller budget – in fact, we do this quite often. We’ve found that tight budgets don’t necessarily mean a […]
When you need lots of space, we have venue recommendations
Large suitable venues around the Indy area can be hard to find and very pricey. They also need to be reserved well in advance. By large, we are talking about usable square footage of the event venue, and/or the number of people attending. Generally, talking about large events means large on both counts. Jacquie Bols, […]
A step-by-step guide to creating an immersive corporate event
A new trend we love is destination-specific cuisine – centering the food and drinks at your event around a specific country, region or place. Because destination-specific events are immersive, the more aspects of your theme that align, the better. Ideally, that means food and drinks that reflect your ‘destination’ — as well as décor, music, […]
What’s new for wedding receptions?
Wedding receptions are the festive part of the whole wedding thing – the ‘release’ after weeks of planning that everyone looks forward to—family, friends, and the couple themselves. There’s music, meeting new people, family reunions, celebrating with adult beverages, eating yummy food, dancing… and generally having a great time celebrating the new couple. Of course, […]
Make a dramatic event statement with your venue
You can set the tone for your next event right out of the gate by having it someplace unexpected. Among the hippest corporate and private event choices is The Indianapolis Art Center. It’s vibrant, avant gard, dramatic, and chic – probably because it was designed by an icon, Michael Graves. There’s also plenty of gorgeous […]
Drury Inn – Carmel
Just 12 miles from downtown Indianapolis, Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel is located at N Meridian St. and I-465. The hotel is close to local attractions like Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Center for the Performing Arts and the Parkwood Crossing office park. Learn More Here