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, […]
When you ask for something truly special, we get it right
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 […]
We do formal bridal showers beautifully!
Although we do appreciate the simplicity of going casual, it’s just so fun and classy to have a formal event. Even more so when that event is a bridal shower! Jacquie’s team was positively inspired to host a stunningly elegant mid-day bridal shower at the Westfield home of the mother of the bride. Tables were […]
Our bartenders toast to alcohol-free events
“The world of nonalcoholic spirits is absolutely exploding,” says Jacquie Bols, owner of Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering. “Not only are there a ton of interesting varieties of A/F (alcohol-free) spirits being developed, but bartenders are happily crafting amazing and creative nonalcoholic cocktails. It’s becoming quite trendy to offer a variety of A/F cocktails at an increasing number of […]
How to plan a successful outside event
With a little know-how and a few tips from the experts at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering team, you can pull together a terrific outdoor event now that the weather is getting nicer! That’s right, we are caterers – and event planners, and have been in the Indy area for 20 years. We understand the key to […]
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 […]
This holiday party was as gorgeous as it was delicious!
This was a festive holiday party for 90 – with tons of spirit and charm. The party was held from 6 to 10 pm at a beautifully decorated home in the Meridian-Kessler area. The menu was as varied and dressed up as the guests! We began with lighter fare: (Fresh) Vegetable Crudites were heaped with […]
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