Posted by Pauline Parry
Food ... and Love. Where's the fun, you ask? All around! The yellow theme and the easy-going bride and groom really allowed Good Gracious! Events to have some fun with our food.
As you can see from the menu below, the event was a non-stop culinary adventure. We introduced the sandwich bar at this event and we provided a full after-party menu of tray-passed hors d'oeuvres for 175 guests at Saddle Rock Ranch in Malibu.
As Guests Arrived ...
Food ... and Love. Where's the fun, you ask? All around! The yellow theme and the easy-going bride and groom really allowed Good Gracious! Events to have some fun with our food.
As you can see from the menu below, the event was a non-stop culinary adventure. We introduced the sandwich bar at this event and we provided a full after-party menu of tray-passed hors d'oeuvres for 175 guests at Saddle Rock Ranch in Malibu.
As Guests Arrived ...
They were greeted by a beverage station featuring lemonade, grape-flavored water and sparkling lychee water
Waitstaff also offered trays of
Sparkling LOVEcello (lemoncello) in martini glasses
Waitstaff also offered trays of
Sparkling LOVEcello (lemoncello) in martini glasses
Tray-Passed
served immediately following the ceremony in the cocktail area by the pool
Beef Short Rib Popover
chive petite popover filled with creamy horseradish mashed potato topped with braised short rib in a Cabernet reduction
Chicken Salsa Tortilla Spoon
five spiced crushed chicken with oven-charred salsa topped with avocado jalapeno crumbs on an edible tortilla spoon
(see photo at very top of post)
served immediately following the ceremony in the cocktail area by the pool
Beef Short Rib Popover
chive petite popover filled with creamy horseradish mashed potato topped with braised short rib in a Cabernet reduction
Chicken Salsa Tortilla Spoon
five spiced crushed chicken with oven-charred salsa topped with avocado jalapeno crumbs on an edible tortilla spoon
(see photo at very top of post)
Curry Friesbox-wedge cut fries with curry salt and curried catsup served in small mirrored box
Mac and Cheese Cupcake
creamy macaroni cheddar cheese layered in cupcake form with panko gratin crust
Shrimp Pancake
grilled shrimp seasoned with a coral spiced sauce wrapped with a doll-house sized corn pancake with fresh chive tie
creamy macaroni cheddar cheese layered in cupcake form with panko gratin crust
Shrimp Pancake
grilled shrimp seasoned with a coral spiced sauce wrapped with a doll-house sized corn pancake with fresh chive tie
Ahi Tuna Tartar Cone
seared tuna tartar with ponzu sauce served in a baked petite sesame wonton cone
seared tuna tartar with ponzu sauce served in a baked petite sesame wonton cone
Sandwich Bar
Grilled sandwich bar with these offerings ...
lobster salad with watercress
Grilled sandwich bar with these offerings ...
lobster salad with watercress
italian meatballs with marinara
turkey tomato and swiss roast pork caramelized onion and munster blt with avocado
Seated Dinner
turkey tomato and swiss roast pork caramelized onion and munster blt with avocado
Seated Dinner
First Course
Yellow Food Inspirations
One
carpaccio of yellow zucchini with hearts of palm and baby arugula sprinkled with pine nuts tossed in a light lemon olive oil
Two
blonde vine-ripened tomato soup served in a pony shot glass topped with a heart crouton and crispy basil leaf
Three
baked polenta sandwich triangle with country ham topped with bubbly smoked gouda panini
Two
blonde vine-ripened tomato soup served in a pony shot glass topped with a heart crouton and crispy basil leaf
Three
baked polenta sandwich triangle with country ham topped with bubbly smoked gouda panini
MAINGrilled Flat Iron Steak
grilled flat iron steak served with green peppercorn sauce served with creamy layered potato square sauteed brussels sprout petals and long chinese bean knot
For Vegetarians
portabello mushrooms layered with tomato, eggplant, roasted red pepper with mozzarella and basil pesto topped with frizzled leeks
DESSERT
PLACED AT EACH GUEST TABLE
On house-made paper liners printed with inspirational words of love
PLACED AT EACH GUEST TABLE
On house-made paper liners printed with inspirational words of love
Parisian Marcarons
English Yellow Bon Bons
Espresso Coffee service
Wedding Cake
Strawberries and Lemon Cream
English Yellow Bon Bons
Espresso Coffee service
Wedding Cake
Strawberries and Lemon Cream
After Party Indulgence
Bag of Chips
house-made chips of taro and potato dusted with sea salt served in silver striped bags with a "Lauren and Ross Wedding Day" seal
Artisan Cheese Bar
English Stilton
Black Wax Cheddar
St. Andrea Triple Cream Brie
Humboldt Chevre
Smoked Gouda
and tray passed ...
Flatbread Pizza
three styles of pizza -- margarita, meat lovers and falafel on a flatbread
Chicken Waffle
tiny toasted waffles topped with crispy fried chicken breads drizzled with maple syrup
Banana S'mores
banana s'mores with banana bread, chocolate squares, yellow house-made marshmallows on skewer
You could say we didn't leave anyone wanting more!
But if you are still hungry for more, here is one last look at the tabletop and a detail of how the chairs were "dressed."
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house-made chips of taro and potato dusted with sea salt served in silver striped bags with a "Lauren and Ross Wedding Day" seal
Artisan Cheese Bar
English Stilton
Black Wax Cheddar
St. Andrea Triple Cream Brie
Humboldt Chevre
Smoked Gouda
and tray passed ...
Flatbread Pizza
three styles of pizza -- margarita, meat lovers and falafel on a flatbread
Chicken Waffle
tiny toasted waffles topped with crispy fried chicken breads drizzled with maple syrup
Banana S'mores
banana s'mores with banana bread, chocolate squares, yellow house-made marshmallows on skewer
You could say we didn't leave anyone wanting more!
But if you are still hungry for more, here is one last look at the tabletop and a detail of how the chairs were "dressed."
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So beautiful and now I am starving. :)
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