Colette Events

Our team was so fortunate to attend the ICA & ACE Awards this month in Orlando, Florida, and even more so, to come away from it with two nationally recognized awards for our work in hospitality! These awards recognized the highlighted dishes and event concepts we developed and executed in 2022. Our first award was for Best Off-Premise Catering. The event that was highlighted was a beautiful outdoor winery wedding. To see it honored by ACE and recognized was all the more heartwarming, especially after having had time and space to reflect ...

Even in Southern California, the seasonal changes shift the mood in the air. At Colette's, we see client events embracing the weather and themes of the season while in house, we're spinning up new dishes highlighting the ingredients reaching their peak freshness on the farms. Take a look at our full spring menu and all it has to offer! Featured Below: Mezze Table: Roasted garlic hummus, spinach feta dip, baba ganoush, labneh, tabbouleh, muhammara, pickled vegetables, pita chips Salad Course: Spring Peas Medley, arugula, red endive, ricotta...

Winter can be such a romantic time of year, which makes menu planning for this season the perfect opportunity to incorporate some very cozy and comforting details. We worked with Be Inspired PR to pitch a few of our favorite seasonal swaps to make winter weddings all the more memorable alongside many other great tips shared by vendors we love working with. Below are a couple of our suggestions! 1. Braised meats: Winter is the perfect time to swap out grilled steaks and instead bring in braised dishes that are oftentimes more comforting, hea...

The very talented Jezyrose and Darryl Boediarto have recently launched their exquisite wedding planning company, Layunin. As longtime friends of Colette's, we were excited to support this husband/wife team's launch and loved working alongside such an amazingly curated team at the Muckenthaler Mansion. It was another busy, beautiful day working together on a shoot showcasing what we all do best.     Vendors: Feature: Glamour & Grace Blog ...

This summer, the long-awaited wedding of Joelle Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers finally came together after one pandemic delay upon another. We were THRILLED to be the official caterers for their nuptials amongst the gorgeous backdrop that is Southern California. The love in the air was certainly palpable and we're so grateful for People Magazine for these images capturing the event along with its special moments. Congratulations to this beautiful couple! Couple: Joelle Fletcher + Jordan Rodgers Venue: Sunstone Winery Desig...

Recently, we had the honor of working alongside Beijos Events and Sur La Table to bring together our new seasonal menu with their dreamy setup. The result was a vibrantly inviting space that made all of us eager to share in the abundance with friends and family. For mood-boosting florals, scrumptious bites, and cozy details, contact our team to book this look for your season's gatherings. On the Menu: Orchard Chicken Entree Salad roasted chicken breast, spinach, baby kale, endive, pickled grape, roasted apple, candied walnut, blue cheese c...

Our culinary vision for catering in the crisp air of the new season is composed of fresh, colorful, and global ingredients. Throughout each dish and tray passed bite is both a sense of discovery as well as a comforting fall squeeze. Photography: Sarah King On the Menu: Chive Pate A Choux smoked salmon, lemon crème fraiche, cucumber salad, salmon roe Brioche Toast beef tenderloin tartare, whole grain mustard, cornichon, fried caper, grated hard boiled egg Guajillo Shrimp Tostado avocado, corn relish, lime crema Ahi Tuna Tartare t...

Fall flavors are some of our favorites, and we would love to this lounge party with you all! Small gatherings are currently taking place, and we'd love to assist with any intimate catering needs as well. On the menu: Butter Poached Shrimp with White Cheddar Grits, Fig and Gruyere Grilled Cheeses with Shallot Confit, and Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. See this sweet autumn-inspired lounge party we threw with some amazing Orange County event vendors:   VENDORS photography: Jessica Lynn Photography | event design: Beijos...

The pretty lemon-themed dinner party was held at a beautiful home in Santa Ana. We started the small gathering with a little sparkling wine and hamachi aguachile, all while lounging poolside. After some bites and conversation, dinner of pan-seared salmon and lemon meringue tarts were served al fresco. Planning + Design Beijos Events | Home + Rentals Sweet Salvage Rentals | Photos Carrie McGuire | Laser Cut Details Creative Amme | Tabletop Cherished Rentals | Wine by Akash winery | Vintage Mobile Cart Bubbles & Brews | Focaccia Bread Graes ...