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, […]
What’s new for wedding receptions?
Wedding receptions are the festive part of the whole wedding thing – the ‘release’ after weeks of planning that everyone looks forward to—family, friends, and the couple themselves. There’s music, meeting new people, family reunions, celebrating with adult beverages, eating yummy food, dancing… and generally having a great time celebrating the new couple. Of course, […]
Did you know Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering is a certified woman-owned business?
We are and have for the past twenty years. So why might this matter to you? If your business is woman-owned, minority-owned, or a not-for-profit, you may wish to do business with other similarly-owned and operated businesses. You may also gain eligible tax credits for your business by working with us – it really depends […]
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 […]
A splendid evening with the Boone County Chamber
Jacquie’s Gourmet is a frequent catering host for the annual Boone County Chamber awards dinner, for which we are grateful. It’s a fun winter evening we look forward to sharing with our fellow Chamber businesses. This year the event was held at Finley Creek Vineyards, 795 US 421, in Zionsville, which of course is also […]
Bust out a better butter board!
Board appetizers are no longer being monopolized by charcuterie boards. We still love them of course, but this year, boards of all kinds are bursting the charcuterie bubble! Meet the Butter Board: It can be creatively satisfying and a whole lotta fun to put together a butter board. To begin with, butter is creamy and […]
Top 2023 wedding trends
What’s new and trending this year when it comes to weddings? As a consistent recipient of The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” award (every year since 2006), as well as a frequent winner of Wedding Wire’s “Couples’ Choice” Awards, Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering makes it our business to be on top of upcoming wedding trends and reception […]
Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation raises the fun and the funds!
About 200 guests attended the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation’s Annual Fundraiser/Live Auction on Saturday evening, November 5th. Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering was pleased to provide the catering and bar service for the event. We do lots of fundraisers for various organizations across the city, and understand how important it is to make a good impression and make […]
Jacquie’s pro tips: How to stock an event bar
There’s a reason so many events include a bar or two. Alcoholic beverages are thought to provide a social lubricant for those meeting and mixing with others to celebrate. With that in mind, it makes sense to be sure that your bar set-up, i.e., a variety of spirits, ice, mixers, and garnishes, will go a […]
Pumpkins and gourds – great for party decor!
Did you know that Indiana is one of the largest pumpkin producers in the country? Absolutely true. Indiana farmers are consistently in the top 5 states for pumpkin production, according to Indiana Business Journal. So why not gather up a colorful array of Indiana pumpkins and gourds this season — providing instant fall décor for […]
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