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, […]
Saying thank you to staff this holiday season
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year to say “thank you” or “I appreciate you” to friends, family and neighbors. It’s also a perfect time to thank staff for their hard work and dedication. Lots of companies are doing just that with a catered-in breakfast or lunch at work – or holding a […]
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 […]
Jacquie’s 6 catering rules to live by
Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering has been bringing her delicious catering to the Indianapolis area for 25 years now. We get a lot of word-of-mouth new business, plus a lot of repeat business. Plus, we consistently get mentioned as one of the top five caterers in Indy. We’re pretty darn proud of that. Here’s why we are […]
Leaning into macro trends
The last couple of years has opened the door to an unprecedented surge of changes. We’ve all had to adapt along the way as we note the seismic changes all around us. Somewhat surprisingly, not all these changes have been negative. One thing we’ve noticed at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, is how much people relish getting […]
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 […]
Try these 2022 food trends
“Brunch celebrations are big and robust this year,” according to Jacquie Bols, owner of Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering. No longer reserved for vacations or lazy weekends, brunch celebrations are taking center stage as celebratory events for birthdays, receptions, holidays, baby showers, retirements, and even corporate events. Brunch is a great way to relax your body and […]
“To thine own self be true”
Shakespeare was right. Why do the same old thing everyone else is doing? This is especially true when you are hosting a gathering to celebrate something special. At Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, we want to help you: Make the event memorable. Make it reflective of the personality of the person or couple — or the […]
Jacquie’s box meals are a great way to safely provide a thank you to staff
Want to thank your staff for going above and beyond, but want to do so with an emphasis on safety? Instead of having a corporate thank you in-person event with mask-up issues, consider ordering a variety of upscale sandwiches, salads, croissants, soups and desserts – all fresh-made and boxed to your specifications. Several of our […]
How Jacquie’s Catering team brought delicious new life to an old building
Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering took delight in celebrating the formal opening of Knowledge Services at Crosspoint Center, the company that breathed new life into the former Marsh Headquarters building in Fishers, earlier this year. Crosspoint Center has been completely remodeled and redesigned. The five-level interior is now home to a stunning, innovative, and sleek space 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