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: […]
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 […]
Why Jacquie’s Café is a great fit for holiday get-togethers
Oh, let us count all the delicious ways you and your besties are going to love celebrating the season of friendship at Jacquie’s Café: Croissant French Toast (amazing!) Leige Belgium Waffles (yummy and crisp) New York-style Bagels with Smoked Salmon and capers (heck, yeah!) Salmon Eggs Benedict (delightfully different) Fried egg sandwiches (hearty and satisfying) […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Fun and creative event planning ideas
All the old rules about planning anything from a wedding reception to a corporate event – simply no longer apply. There is complete freedom these days to plan the type of event you really want. (Yeah!) This is especially true when it comes to setting up your event around festive or dramatic theme with flowers, […]
Historic Legacy Barn is a dream setting for a wedding
Nestled in Leafy Lane Farm in Howard County, the Legacy Barn was built in 1884 and converted to a dairy farm in 1949. In 1976, Colin and Colleen Craig moved into the farmhouse, and gradually made the decision to preserve the historic barn and began plans for the renovation. With the help of a highly-skilled […]
Andretti Autosports hosts annual ‘Night Before’ Party
Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering enjoys being a part of the Indy racing scene – from behind the scenes. Jacquie and her fast-paced ‘500 team’ is excited to cater the traditional ‘family and friends’ party for the Andrettis the night before this year’s running of the Indy 500. The well-attended event will be held at the Andretti […]
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