If you are an educator, you may already know about Teacher’s Treasures. Founded in 2000 by Phyllis Imel, a retired school principal, the organization helped the at-risk children in community schools succeed with free and low-cost educational supplies. The first “free store for teachers” opened in the basement of Washington Community School on the city’s […]
This holiday party was as gorgeous as it was delicious!
This was a festive holiday party for 90 – with tons of spirit and charm. The party was held from 6 to 10 pm at a beautifully decorated home in the Meridian-Kessler area. The menu was as varied and dressed up as the guests! We began with lighter fare: (Fresh) Vegetable Crudites were heaped with […]
8 ways to rock your New Year’s party!
Here’s how to assure your NYE party makes a lasting impression from the expert party planners and caterers at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering: Wow your guests right up front! Set sparkling tea lights along the walkway. The main entrance should be a big wow with lights, a decorated arch of balloons, flowers, or themed décor. Choose […]
The art of throwing a classy baby shower
This baby shower for 50 was beautiful, fresh and classy. Held in the soon-to-be grandparents’ lovely home, Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering was asked to cater a bevy of healthy, nutritious, and gourmet foods to appeal to a wide range of tastes. We were happy to oblige. Here’s the interesting and contemporary menu we served: Beginning with […]
Saying thank you to staff this holiday season
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year to say “thank you” or “I appreciate you” to friends, family and neighbors. It’s also a perfect time to thank staff for their hard work and dedication. Lots of companies are doing just that with a catered-in breakfast or lunch at work – or holding a […]
Jacquie’s team can help make your next event green and eco-friendly
Did you know…? 11% of waste is plastic, 40% of which is plastic bottles? One million plastic bottles are bought every minute Each plastic cup or plate can take 50 to 80 years to decompose. More than 13 billion plastic bottles are disposed of each year. The average person eats 70,000 micro-plastics each year “Pulling […]
Jacquie’s 6 catering rules to live by
Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering has been bringing her delicious catering to the Indianapolis area for 25 years now. We get a lot of word-of-mouth new business, plus a lot of repeat business. Plus, we consistently get mentioned as one of the top five caterers in Indy. We’re pretty darn proud of that. Here’s why we are […]
We help kick off a cool new COLTS season!
Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering team was thrilled to be a part of Coach Frank Reich’s Kick Off Party celebrating the beginning of the Colts 22-23 season — and Reich’s fifth year as head coach. Held at the home of Frank and Linda Reich, the group of 65 Colts’ VIPs, friends and Colts management toasted the upcoming […]
Leaning into macro trends
The last couple of years has opened the door to an unprecedented surge of changes. We’ve all had to adapt along the way as we note the seismic changes all around us. Somewhat surprisingly, not all these changes have been negative. One thing we’ve noticed at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, is how much people relish getting […]
Why we can’t get enough of appetizers!
Once upon a party, a small dish of some sort of light food served before dinner was considered a must. Its purpose was to stimulate one’s appetite and help provide just a little sustenance while drinks were served, and before the main course arrived. Today, those old social rules are out the window. Appetizers have […]
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