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, […]
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.” […]
How Jacquie’s Gourmet can help you simplify your bear of an event
Everybody loves attending really great event. But have you ever spoken with anyone that actually enjoyed planning one? Unless you are a professional wedding planner, getting all the details checked off your list can be a real bear. Not a teddy bear, mind you, but a big growly, nasty one. That bites. There are just […]
Ooh la lah! International holiday parties are a hit!
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 […]
Wedding numbers are way up!
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 […]
Party bookings are up!
Summer is here… and masks and restrictions are largely a thing of the past. So grateful! Another sign that life is headed back to normal is that party bookings are up – way up! There seems to be quite a bit of pent up yearning for postponed family reunions, wedding receptions, corporate events, and the […]
Jacquie’s favorite party tips
As Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering staff has discovered over the years, the more you plan ahead, the better outcome of any type of event. Here are some of Jacquie’s tips and tricks to make your next party at hit with your guests: Build the celebration around a theme. For instance, an ‘Elopement Celebration’ is great, but […]
How to throw an A+ graduation party
With a little advance planning, pulling together a fabulous and fun graduation party this spring can be a blast! First things to consider: First and foremost – who will be invited? If we’re talking friends and family, make sure your plans – from venue to time-of-day – will be suitable for grandma as well as […]
Which of these event-planning mistakes will you make?
We’ve all been to parties that have been a blast, and more than likely, a few that have been duds. How can you make sure your next event falls into that first category? With better than 21 years of experience under our belts as an award-winning caterer, the experts at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering have a […]
Jacquie Bols is the woman behind Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering
Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering is enjoying its 15th year as one of Indy’s premier caterers. Although Jacquie is the woman behind the name, she and her team have worked hard to grow the organization together and keep the emphasis on top-quality, sustainably grown, organic produce. In fact, it was that focus on farm-to-table produce and organic […]
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