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, […]
This fun Norwegian-inspired Christmas party at a client’s home included a very official reindeer “greeter” for the 40 guests in attendance. What a great way to get guests in the mood for getting into the holiday spirit! Makes sense if your family roots are Norwegian and you happen to know someone who can make a […]
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 […]
There’s something about a cocktail bar that gathers folk together. So it makes sense to consider the making of cocktails at your next catered event as much entertainment as thirst-quencher. Naturally, you can theme your drinks around your event, from naming the drinks to how they are served. And of course, you can also offer […]
Weddings and wedding receptions should reflect the tastes, personalities and culture of the couple hosting and starring in the festivities. To that, we say, absolutely! Bravo!! Indeed, make your wedding all about YOU! It should be memorable and unique. Have some fun! And – count us in! at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering. We have endless ideas […]
It takes team effort to make any company run smoothly. No one knows that better than Angelo Brown, one of Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering’s hard-working event managers. “Angelo has been a visionary member of our catering team for more than ten years,” says Jacquie Bols, owner/CEO. “His sweet spot is pulling together precisely what’s needed to […]
Putting together any kind of themed barn party – from a wedding reception to a retirement party — even a fundraiser – can be a lot of fun. Especially when it comes to decorating. Time to let your inner creativity shine! So first, yes, barn-themed décor and barn parties are still a thing, and going […]
You want the desserts you serve during the holidays to be fresh, beautifully made, and taste delicious. But that would mean preparing and baking them on the day of the event – when you are busy doing everything else to get ready for your holiday party. May we suggest – now is the perfect time […]
Hosting a holiday party for your company? Consider making it an international affair. One holiday party we catered recently had 6 different stations representing the company’s satellite offices at each of 6 countries. Every station offered exotic ethnic foods from that part of the world. Huge hit – and a great way to keep the […]
After a steep drop in 2020 due to the pandemic, the number of marriages in the U.S. is set to explode this year, according to experts at The Wedding Report, an industry research firm. In fact, the number of U.S. weddings in 2021 is expected to hit 2.77 million—more than twice what we saw last year and a […]
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