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 […]
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 […]
The Indiana State Assembly Club enjoys high tea at the Governor’s mansion
When you are in charge of social protocol for the Indiana State Assembly Club and you haven’t been able to engage in the traditional yearly visit to the Governor’s mansion in three years (due to Covid restrictions), you want to get it right. That’s why Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering was tapped to serve a traditional “English […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 things you won’t find in the food we serve
You could say Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering has always been just a little ahead of the curve when it comes to catering. We embrace food and drink trends, of course, but what we’re talking about here is what we don’t embrace, and never have (in the 25+ years we’ve been around). We have always said NO […]
Our fresh means locally sourced and just picked
Indiana produce is growing like gangbusters this year. And as one of a very few Indiana caters that uses locally-sourced produce, Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering is thrilled! We want you and your guests to have a full spring garden of freshness for your palate – all beautifully presented. Jacquie’s team pays attention to what’s in season, […]
Maxinkuckee Country Club celebrates Roaring 20s 100th anniversary
One hundred years can go by pretty quickly when you are a popular country club in a beautiful lakeside area of Indiana. So when Maxinkuckee Country Club of Culver, Indiana decided to go all out with festivities celebrating their 100th anniversary, they did so in style, with a nod to the Roaring Twenties of 1920 […]
Knot Today thanks its board deliciously
Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering was pleased to cater a dinner for the KNOT TODAY Foundation (www.knottoday.org). We love helping not-for-profits with fundraisers and special events! Knottoday has a most worthy mission devoted to protecting children from sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking. The group partners with other NFL teams to create a footprint in as many NFL […]
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