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As a caterer, we’re always pushing the limits. This constant push to transcend the traditional menus we’ve all gotten used to historically is what sets the good caterers apart from the great caterers. It’s one thing to make delicious cuisine. It’s another to design a delicious menu with elements that no one has tasted on […]

Break up the monotony of mid-week blues, and thank employees for a job well done with a Taco (Bar) Tuesday!

In order to stun guests in a new manner, this event was completely prepared from a visible show kitchen, rather than a hidden back of house area. Guests were greeted at the door with an arrangement of butler passed hors d’oeuvres. Each hors d’oeuvre featured a local ingredient that was being highlighted. Once the dinner […]

National Cherries Jubilee Day is here and we are highlighting our live action cherries jubilee crepe station! But before we get to the yummy pictures… A Brief History of Cherries Jubilee Cherries jubilee is a dessert that consists of cherries in a sauce, usually a simple syrup, flambéed in some kind of liquor (typically brandy, […]

It’s National S’Mores Day! Our mouths are watering thinking of this classic, sticky, chocolatey dessert. Today, we are having a flashback to this awesome event titled “Fire + Ice” that featured an interactive and guest-approved S’mores Bar Action Station.

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 […]

It’s National Hot Dog Day and we couldn’t help but think more about that American staple, the quintessential summer menu item – the hot dog! Culturally imported from Germany to early America, the hot dog was sold as fast and cheap working class lunches off street carts in large cities. Over time, the simple yet […]

Sweet National Donut Day! While this devilishly delicious treat is deserving of its own day based on its flavor merits alone, there is a story behind National Donut Day that may surprise you… History of National Donut Day

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 Popcorn Day and we are celebrating by enjoying a hearty serving of our easy and delicious White Chocolate Popcorn! This is an incredibly easy recipe that is absolutely addictive – once you start, you won’t stop eating it. While we are cheating (it doesn’t actually use popcorn!), it is consistently one of our […]

Today is Moldy Cheese Day! While you may be wondering what there is to celebrate about moldy cheese, we are here to share with you a recipe to silence your questioning. We recently catered a luncheon for the ICA’s Culinary Journey through Utah that featured our Turkey and Brie Sandwich with Raspberry Aioli. It was […]