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Our Marketing Director, Katie Sanchez, recently took a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth! While there, she kept an eye open at what tips caterers and event planners could learn from the entertainment giant. Here’s Katie: “I’ve been visiting Disneyland almost yearly since I was 4. I am no stranger to the magic, attractions, and […]
A summer staple, you can’t have a proper summer without a day devoted to the puckery-sweet beverage. Thankfully, today is National Lemonade Day!
We had a fun and savory tasting session yesterday for a new client featuring a bunch of new small plates we created to add to our menus! The evening began with the traditional meat and cheese board but filled with local Utah spirit – our cured meats came exclusively from Creminelli’s Fine Meats and included prosciutto […]
We had some friendly competition in our kitchen yesterday between three of our chefs: Tony, Taylor and Joe. Our management gave them the challenge of coming up with new gourmet catering options to add to our menus – some savory, zesty and rich in flavor. Here is what they came up with: Tony:
National Hamburger Day – of course it’s necessary to have a day just for that delicious American staple equal if not surpassing apple pie and baseball. But how did the hamburger first become associated with America… A Brief History of the Hamburger* Putting a piece of meat between two slices of bread is not an invention […]
Vegan catering was the challenge in our Salt Lake kitchen today… and we nailed it! Chef Tony, experimenting with tasty ways to prepare tofu with an asian flair this morning, came up with this delicious Tempura fried tofu:
Ultimate grilled cheese sandwiches are what’s on the menu today to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day! The traditional grilled cheese sandwich is a childhood staple, usually alongside a bowl of warm tomato soup. But now we’re adults, and adults need some serious, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches! Cooking Tips for a Successful Grilled Cheese: Use a […]
It’s officially French Bread day and we have the warm, familiar smell of baking bread wafting through our offices – only one of the benefits of having an in-house bakery in our building! Of course we have to have some history like we did for Croissant Day: did you know that following the French Revolution […]
Artichoke Dip is a classic appetizer to serve your guests, and the perfect way to celebrate National Artichoke Heart Day! Our recipe for Spicy Artichoke Dip is super simple and completely indulgent. However, artichokes reportedly have one of the highest antioxidant capacities for vegetables (according to Wikipedia)- so there are some health benefits to enjoying […]
We had a fun tasting last week at the LUX Catering & Events offices featuring some of the new items we are considering adding to our menus this spring! Our chefs knocked it out of the park with a long list of delicious and exotic recipes. The purpose of this tasting was to explore dishes […]
It’s National Croissant Day – with a name like ours it would be a crime not to celebrate! While we contemplated a big company party, we thought it would be more fun to share with you our recipes, favorite locations and more on how to celebrate this tasty and flaky day. History of the Croissant But […]
Thanksgiving is a day for being grateful for our blessings and remembering the early beginnings of our wonderful country. It’s a day steeped in traditions from family to family but also the tradition of gathering for a shared meal as a nation. While it’s wonderful to celebrate our traditions, sometimes traditions become… boring. Our office came […]