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 […]
Angelo knows a thing or two about throwing a great cocktail party
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 […]
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 […]
A word about holiday desserts: Order them ahead for the holidays at Jacquie’s Café
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 […]
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