Special Events

Food for Fetes: Very Special Orders

By Christine Landry

Once, there was the event menu and the vegetarian option. Was the option interesting? Usually not. And according to executive chef Michael R. Vlasich,...

Texas Style Sets Tone for Wedding of President's Daughter

The beauty and culture of Texas Hill Country set the tone for the wedding of U.S. President George W. Bush's daughter Jenna on Saturday at a ceremony and reception held at the Bush family ranch in Crawford, Texas....

Food for Fetes: High- vs. Low-Cost Catering Menus

By Christine Landry

Few things in life come cheap, catered events included. But with a substitution here and a tweak there, a high-end menu can be adjusted to suit the needs...

Confetti: Stylin' Champagne

Armand de Brignac Champagne is gold-plated and Hollywood-tested and approved. The award-winning champagne that played a prime part in a Jay-Z video is...

Caterers Find a Nice Niche

By Christine Landry

Ask any of these caterers about their specialties, and all will tout their versatility. After all, nobody wants to be pigeonholed it can translate into...

25 Great, Big Caterers

By Lisa Hurley

Petits fours, mini burgers and small plates add up to a great big business. Here, Special Events Magazine gives a taste of 25 of the biggest caterers in special events today. Dig in!...

Guest Room: Caterer Laurence Craig Prefers the "Anti-trend"

By Christine Landry

Larry Craig can take or leave the current catering trends. The owner of New York-based Laurence Craig Distinctive Celebrations has seen his share. After...

The Last Word: Hyatt's Debra Brash Goes Back to the Future in Hotel Catering

By Natasha Garber

She may have arrived at her current career a little late in the game, but that hasn't stopped Debra Brash from embracing it wholeheartedly. The director...

Strolling Menus for Wedding Receptions

Wedding receptions that move are all the rage. Rather than sitting guests down for sit-down meals, newlyweds now sate friends and family with an array of tiny tastes....

Weddings Get Personal With Signature Motifs

CHRISTINE LANDRY

Weddings are still formal affairs, but lately they're getting a giant pop of personality. These days couples might nix the traditional white cake and...