We are so excited to be a finalist in the 2020 California Wedding Day Best of Awards for Best Catering in the Los Angeles region. Voting closes on March 6 and is open...
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Good Gracious! Events Featured in The Special Event Magazine Winter 2020 Issue
Good Gracious! Events is featured in The Special Events Magazine Winter 2020 issue and we are over the moon to be recognized! "SEA STARS At Los Angeles-based Good Gracious! Events, the traditional charcuterie...
Pauline Parry Featured on PartySlate
We are so excited Pauline Parry had the opportunity to share her insight on the '10 Creative Wedding Food Ideas for Your Memorable Celebration.' "In an age where “foodie” is a well-known term...
Food, Fun, Love: Osso Buco
Get rid of the Sunday scaries with our Osso Buco! Read our recipe below. Makes 10 servings 10 veal shanks (about 1 pound), center cut, 2 inches thick 1 cup all-purpose flour for...
2019 WIPA Catering Company of Excellence
We are so excited to share that Good Gracious! Events is the winner of the 2019 Catering Company of Excellence for WIPA 2019 Awards of Excellence! "Held on the grounds of The Bridges...
Good Gracious! Events Secures Global Hospitality Award
We are thrilled to share that Good Gracious! Events has been named Best Event Planning & Catering Company in Southern California in the Global Hospitality Awards by Lux Life Magazine! "Over recent years...
Food, Fun, Love: Purple Basil Honeydew Mojito
Temperatures may be dropping but our Purple Basil Honeydew Mojito is always perfect to serve at a party! Follow our recipe below! Makes 1 serving 2 ounces honeydew melon juice 3 purple basil...
Pauline Parry Named to the 2019 #BizBash1000 List
It brings us great pleasure to share that our President and Founder, Pauline Parry has been named to the 2019 #BizBash1000 List! "Chosen for their work on corporate events, associations, trade shows, event...
Good Gracious! Events Nominated for 2019 WIPA Awards of Excellence
The end of 2019 is proving to be promising for the Good Gracious! Events team. We are thrilled to be nominated for the 2019 WIPA Awards of Excellence for Caterer of Excellence. The...
Gulls Way Blue and Ivory Wedding Featured on Wedding Chicks
This blue and ivory gulls way wedding was gorgeous from start to finish and we are thrilled it is now featured on Wedding Chicks! "A luscious garden set against the blue Pacific was...
About Pauline
Educated in the prestigious British hotel and restaurant management tradition, Pauline is the renowned and highly sought after founder and president of GOOD GRACIOUS! Events. Professional event planners, private clients, and corporations - both nationally and internationally - seek out her innovative expertise and imaginative concepts.
GOOD GRACIOUS! Events was established over three decades ago and is an award-winning full-service LIFESTYLE food and beverage company that has earned the trust of a diverse set of clients and has a reputation for being a trendsetter in producing unique, quality and fabulous presentations in all aspects of weddings and events.
Pauline has been inducted into the Catering industry Hall of Fame for Events and Weddings and has published a book called FOOD FUN LOVE Party Styles.
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About Joanne
Joanne Purnell is a graduate of the California Culinary Institute and before joining GG! Events worked and traveled in England and Paris to gain working experience.
Joanne has been Chef de Cuisine for nearly 20 years at GG! Events and during this time she has won numerous awards including Chef of the Year. She has been published in magazines on various food topics including presentation, trends and all aspects of cooking and is a contributor for, “Inside the Recipe Box of Catering Chefs”
Joanne is an educator in the catering industry and is regarded as a leader. Today, Joanne is Vice President at Good Gracious! Events.