Culinary's "Concepts"

What's damask, you're wondering?  Well it's only THE HOTTEST craze to hit weddings since the candy station!  The fun, retro pattern is showing up everywhere from favors and napkins, to table runners and invitations.  Culinary just added some elegant black and white lamour damask napkins to our inventory--make sure to ask us about them--an easy way to spice up the look of your tables!   

I'm loving these fun, origami-style boxes for guest favors.  The black and white contrast great with a bright accent like lime or fuchsia.

Now, I'm not usually one for gimmicky food presentation ideas, but this one was just TOO CUTE not to share.  Perfect for a child's birthday party, an office celebration, or a picnic, this dessert pretty much combines the 2 best sweets around--cookies and cupcakes!  Definitely try this one at home! 

Looking for the perfect team builder event, and tired of the same old ropes course, scavenger hunt or trust games?  Look no further--because the Iron Chef Competition is where it's at!  Our client NRG treated their staff to a cooking competition last month that was soo much fun!  Culinary Concepts provided the produce and other grocery goods, coordination and equipment, but after that, teams were on their own to create their recipes.

A salsa competition pitted executives from across the nation against each other, and none other than our own Culinary expect Craig Martin was asked to be an honorary judge in the taste test (he GLADLY accepted!).  Please contact us if this interests you--it is really a great way to bring your staff together for a friendly (and delicious) competition!

Well now you can!  These photos really do a great job in illustrating just HOW HARD our chefs work when they are on site.  They have the "plate-up" process down to an artform!  

Hot foods? Check. Assembly line in place? Check.

Servers with trays, waiting in the wings? Check.

What do you think of this look for tray passed appetizer presentation?  I think it's very cute and unique--but we welcome your opinions too!

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Courtesy of Anthony Vu with Alumiq Productions (www.alumiq.com)