It doesn’t take rocket science to prepare a chicken dinner for 200 people. Don’t get us wrong, it certainly takes patience and practice to get the timing, seasoning, and serving temperature just right. But assuming you are an experienced caterer, you can probably pull something like this together without a lot of trouble. What really […]
Pleased to be a 2023 INDUSTRY Epic preferred caterer
INDUSTRY has been called one of Indianapolis’ most versatile event venues, and we tend to agree. And apparently, INDUSTRY holds Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering in equal esteem, as they selected us to be a partner vendor for 2023, saying we “set the bar for the level of service you should expect to receive to make your […]
Should you hire an event planner?
Event planners are trained and experienced professionals who manage every detail of an event from the first planning stages through the end of the event. According to Jacquie Bols, owner/operator of Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, a qualified, experienced event planner can “make just about any special event run more smoothly and efficiently – with fewer hiccups.” […]
So is everything we serve ‘gourmet?’
It kind of depends on your reference point. A gourmet can be a connoisseur of good food; a person with a discerning palate, according to Oxford Dictionary. Wikipedia classifies gourmet food as any food of high quality and/or rarity, crafted to deliver exquisite taste and presented in a pleasing fashion. At Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, we like […]
Our bartenders toast to alcohol-free events
“The world of nonalcoholic spirits is absolutely exploding,” says Jacquie Bols, owner of Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering. “Not only are there a ton of interesting varieties of A/F (alcohol-free) spirits being developed, but bartenders are happily crafting amazing and creative nonalcoholic cocktails. It’s becoming quite trendy to offer a variety of A/F cocktails at an increasing number of […]
Teacher’s Treasures catered fundraiser gets an A+!
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 […]
Did you know Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering is a certified woman-owned business?
We are and have for the past twenty years. So why might this matter to you? If your business is woman-owned, minority-owned, or a not-for-profit, you may wish to do business with other similarly-owned and operated businesses. You may also gain eligible tax credits for your business by working with us – it really depends […]
How to plan a successful outside event
With a little know-how and a few tips from the experts at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering team, you can pull together a terrific outdoor event now that the weather is getting nicer! That’s right, we are caterers – and event planners, and have been in the Indy area for 20 years. We understand the key to […]
10 things to check before you say yes! to the venue
Let’s say you’ve been shopping for a venue for your upcoming reception. You’ve narrowed down the choices to several options you like. What should you keep in mind before you say yes to your favorite? You love the rustic barn, but it’s awfully far from the church. You like the downtown venue, but it’s a […]
Here’s to having a little creative fun at your wedding!
Working at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, you get to see a lot of what works and what doesn’t at weddings and wedding receptions. As you might expect, we see a lot of traditional weddings. We also see a lot of unexpectedly creative and innovative ideas, too. Here are some of our favorite twists on the traditional: […]
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