Congratulations to all our CATIE Award Finalists!
2023 Finalists
Best Appetizer
- Catering by Design (CO), "Rice + Eggs"
- Footers Catering, "Torched Avocado Toast"
Best Buffet or Action Station
- Catering by Design (CO), "Grow, Best Action Station"
- Contemporary Catering, "Interactive Salad Wall
- Footers Catering, "Post-Apocalyptic Ration Wall"
Best Catered Event
- 24 Carrots, "Pacific Symphony Gala - Fandango! Alta California"
- Footers Catering, "Premier Night"
- LUX Catering & Events, "La Caille Tasting"
Best Catered Wedding
- Catering by Design (CO), "French Provincial Getaway"
- Fort Belanger, "Lakefront Love"
- Simply Fresh Events, "Ringing in the New Year"
Best Small Plate
- CBK Catering & Events, "Taste of Tampa - Lechon Asado"
- Colette's Catering and Events, "Garden Party Elopement"
Caterer of the Year
- LUX Catering & Events
- Vicky Crease Catering + Events
2022 Finalists
Best Buffet or Action Station
Partyman Catering "Thomas Wedding Sea Station"
Thomas Caterers of Distinction "Cool Car Concept"
Best Catered Event
Catering by Design (CO) "Age of Aquarius"
LUX Catering & Events "An Artist at the Table, Sundance Institute"
Schaffer "Concours d'Elegance 2021 Aston Martin Experience"
Best Catered Wedding
The JDK Group "Pastoral Paradise"
Partyman Catering "Thomas Wedding"
Simply Fresh Events "Rustic Elegance"
Best Catering for a Micro Event
Dish Food and Events "Intimate Chic-Industrial Wedding"
Best Dessert
Schaffer "Death by Strawberry Shortcake"
Best Food or Beverage Trend Incorporation
Catering by Design (CO) "Bubbles the Deer"
Chef of the Year
Jay Varga, The JDK Group
Caterer of the Year
24 Carrots Catering + Events
Marcia Selden Catering
LUX Catering & Events
2021 Finalists
Best at Home Celebration
"Independence Day Hamilton Viewing Party" by Schaffer
"Go Small, or Go Home" by Vicky Crease Catering + Events
Best Catered Wedding
"The Great Glamping Getaway" by Catering by Design (CO)
"Love Notes" by Empyrean Events and Catering
"Rainbow Romance" by Vicky Crease Catering + Events
Best Catered Event
"Found Rentals Decade Anniversary" by 24 Carrots
"This is How We Do It a 90s Inspired Chef's Table" by 24 Carrots
"Add a Twist" by Vicky Crease Catering
Best Catering for a Micro Event
"Project Launch Celebration" by Bite Catering Couture
"Surprise Us Wedding Celebration" by Footers Catering
"A Night in Tuscany - At Home" by The JDK Group
Best Catering for a Virtual Event
"NF Forward Benefit Gala VIII" by Forte Belanger
"Chef's Holiday Pantry" by Tony Caters
Best Dessert
"Chocolate Passion Fruit Dome with a Glam Twist for a Hall of Fame Baseball Player's Wife's 40th Birthday Party" by Bite Catering Couture
"Bourbon Butter Smash" by Catering by Michaels
Best Social Distancing Innovation or Solution
"Bento Box" by Butler's Pantry
"Prepped" by Constellation Culinary Group
"Celebration During the Time of Covid" by Creative Cuisine of Texas, Inc.
2020 Finalists
Best Appetizer
Butler’s Pantry, “Ravioli Doppi”
Catering by Michaels, “Citrus Scallop”
The Ginger Grape, “Earth”
Best Buffet or Action Station
Catering by Michaels, “Foie Gras Doughnut”
M Culinary Concepts, “Cheese on Draught”
Vicky Crease Catering + Events, “Hokey Pokey Poke Box”
Best Catered Event
By Word of Mouth Catering, “Urban Jungle”
Catering by Design (CO), “Color Bash”
The JDK Group, “Salt + Grain”
Best Catered Multi Day Event
Brancato’s Catering, “Cerner Health Conference”
Forte Belanger, “First, Best, and Only. Rocket Mortgage Classic”
Vicky Crease Catering + Events, “Business is an Adventure”
Best Catered Wedding
By Word of Mouth Catering, “Under the African Sky”
Thomas Caterers of Distinction, “Two Family Trees”
Toque Catering Inc., “Bilston Creek Lavender Farm Wedding”
Best Dessert
Catering by Michaels, “Strawberry Ganache”
Culinary Crafts, “Popsicles for Grownups”
Vicky Crease Catering + Events, “Whimsical Watermelon Cake”
Best Food or Beverage Trend Incorporation
Culinary Crafts, “Celebrating Gluten”
Empyrean Events and Catering, “From the Ground Up”
Thomas Caterers of Distinction, “Pentagon to Star”
Best Hors d'oeuvre
24 Carrots, “Caviar Potato Taco”
24 Carrots, “Dungeness Crab Congee”
The Ginger Grape, “Candyfloss Squid”
Best Main Course
The Ginger Grape, “Camping”
The JDK Group, “Flaming Sous Vide Chicken Osso Bucco”
The JDK Group, “Maple Leaf Farms Confit Duck Breast”
Best Small Plate
Catering by Design (CO), “Whats Kraken, Sliced Octopus Ceviche”
Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events, “Roasted Sablefish Asparagus + Carrot”
Marcia Selden Catering, “Valentine Treat Box”
Innovative Mixology
Catering by Michaels, “Spherified Cocktails”
Culinary Crafts, “Infused Aviation”
Empyrean Events and Catering, “The Snow Globe”
Culinary Rising Star
Shelby Anderson, Footers Catering
Chef of the Year
Adam Gooch, Common Plea Catering, Inc.
Keith Lord, Stratəjē Fourteen
Nicholas Weber, 24 Carrots
Caterer of the Year
Catering by Design (CO)
Forte Belanger
Vicky Crease Catering + Events
2019 Finalists
Best Action Station
Catering by Michaels, “Duck Fat Fried Chicken”
Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events, “Beachside Paella Station”
LUX Catering and Events, “Artisan Flatbread” |
Best Barbeque or Picnic Menu
Blue Plate, “Le Diner en Blanc”
Culinary Crafts, “Backyard Barbeque Soiree”
Curtis Stone Events, “The Butcher’s Dinner”
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Best Buffet Presentation & Menu
Butler’s Pantry, “40th Birthday”
Catering by Michaels, “Black Creativity Gala”
Vicky Crease Catering, “Atelier Fleur” |
Best Celebration Cake
Blue Plate, “Watercolor-Style Wedding Cake”
LUX Catering and Events, “Ivory Lace Wedding Cake”
Peppers Fine Catering, “Harry Plopper Birthday Cake” |
Best Dessert
Empyrean Events and Catering, “Imprint”
LUX Catering and Events, “Cinnamon Pumpkin Cronut”
LUX Catering and Events, “Mangé Trois Fraise” |
Best Food Trend Incorporation
Culinary Crafts, “Siphon Pot Cocktails”
Culinary Crafts, “Savory Macarons”
The Forum Company, “Scoop of the Day” |
Best Hors d’oeuvre
24 Carrots, “Foie Gras Uncrustable”
Blue Plate, “Seared Ahi Tuna with Hollandaise Dippin’ Dots”
Culinary Crafts, “Savory Macaron” |
Best Main Course Plate Presentation
Culinary Crafts, “Delicacies from the Sea”
Culinary Crafts, “Dry-aged, Mesquite grilled, Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye”
Empyrean Events and Catering, “Absence of Color” |
Best Plated Menu
Culinary Crafts, “Backyard Summer Soiree”
Empyrean Events and Catering, “Masquerading”
The Ginger Grape, “Nelson Mandela Centenary Gala Dinner |
Best Tablescape Design
LUX Catering and Events, “A Full Mountain Soiree”
Vicky Crease Catering, “Benvenuto Capri”
Vicky Crease Catering, “Infinite Love” |
Signature Caterer for Best Wedding
CT Wedding Group, “Wedding Day Dreams Become a Rustic Elegant Reality”
Empyrean Events and Catering, “Up in the Tree Tops”
Vicky Crease Catering, “Pure White Equestrian Dreams” |
Signature Caterer for Best Multiple Day Event
24 Carrots, “Three Days Executive Summit”
Catering by Michaels, “CGI University”
Vicky Crease Catering, “Colour Splash” |
Innovative Mixology
Culinary Crafts, “Pea Blossom Siphon Cocktail”
Culinary Crafts, “Leather Aged Cocktail”
Empyrean Events & Catering, “Laced Libation” |
Signature Caterer for Best Event
Catering by Michaels, “The Columbian Ball”
Empyrean Events and Catering, “PACE Yourself”
Toque Catering Inc., “A Night to Remember” |
Chef of the Year
Marissa Delgado, Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering
Nicholas Weber, 24 Carrots |
Caterer of the Year
24 Carrots
Forte Belanger
Schaffer |
2018 Finalists
Best Barbeque or Picnic Menu
Catering by Michael's, Inc.
Partyman Catering
Vicky Crease Catering |
Best Buffet Presentation & Menu
A Taste of Elegance Catering
Catering by Michael's, Inc.
John Serock Catering
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Best Celebration Cake
Added Touch Catering
LUX Catering and Events
Peppers Artful Events
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Best Dessert
Conrad Indianapolis
LUX Catering and Events (Utah Beehive Cake)
Lux Catering and Events (White Chocolate Pearl) |
Best Hors d'oeuvre
Blue Plate
Culinary Crafts
Daniel et Daniel |
Best Main Course Plate Presentation
Catering by Michael's, Inc.
Conrad Indianapolis
Culinary Crafts |
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Best Plated Menu
Culinary Capers
Culinary Crafts
Daniel et Daniel
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Best Food Trend Incorporation
Catering by Design (CO)
Daniel et Daniel
Vicky Crease Catering |
Best Table Scape Design
A Joy Wallace Catering (Classic with a Twist)
A Joy Wallace Catering (Miami HEAT Charitable Gala)
LUX Catering and Events |
Signature Caterer for Best Wedding
A Taste of Elegance Catering
By Word of Mouth
LUX Catering and Events |
Signature Caterer for Best Multiple Day Event
Catering by Design (CO)
Footers Catering
Santa Barbara Catering |
Innovative Mixology
Culinary Crafts (Barrel-Aged Craft Cocktails)
Culinary Crafts (Smoked Craft Cocktails)
Vicky Crease Catering |
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Signature Caterer for Best Event
Footers Catering
Great Events Catering
Vicky Crease Catering
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Chef of the Year
Jimmy Olang, 24 Carrots |
Caterer of the Year
24 Carrots
Aspen Pointe Catering
Schaffer |
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2017 Finalists
Best Barbeque or Picnic Menu
By Word of Mouth Catering
Purple Onion Catering Company
Vicky Crease Catering and Events |
Best Buffet Presentation & Menu
Good Gracious! Events
Mintahoe Catering & Events
LUX Catering and Events |
Best Celebration Cake
Culinary Capers Catering & Special Events
Culinary Crafts
Purple Onion Catering Company
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Best Dessert
A Joy Wallace Catering
Blue Plate
Empyrean Events and Catering |
Best Hors d'oeuvre
Catering by Design (CO)
Culinary Crafts
Cutting Edge Creative Events |
Best Main Course Plate Presentation
24 Carrots
Thomas Caterers of Distinction
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Best Plated Menu
By World of Mouth Catering
Culinary Crafts
Epicurean Group |
Best Food Trend Incorporation
Catering by Design (CO)
Cheese Cake Wedding Cake
Sultry Sushi Doughnut |
Best Table Scape Design
A Joy Wallace Catering
Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events
Purple Onion Catering Company |
Signature Caterer for Best Wedding
CT Wedding Group
Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Vicky Crease Catering |
Signature Caterer for Best Multiple Day Event
Footers Catering
Good Gracious! Events
Vicky Crease Catering |
Innovative Mixology
Thomas Caterers of Distinction (Cherry Bomb)
Thomas Caterers of Distinction (Mixology Vapors)
Thomas Caterers of Distinction (Spray Goodbye) |
Signature Caterer for Best Event
Catering by Design (CO)
Purple Onion Catering Company
The Painted Table |
Chef of the Year
Keith Lord, The Wild Thyme Company
Rach Teipen, Thomas Caterers of Distinction |
Caterer of the Year
AspenPointe
24 Carrots Catering & Events
Marcia Selden Catering & Events |
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2016 Finalists
Best Barbeque or Picnic Menu
24 Carrots
Culinary Crafts
PR Creative Caterers |
Best Buffet Presentation & Menu
A Taste of Elegance Catering & Events
Catering Creations (NE)
Vicky Crease Catering |
Best Celebration Cake
Purple Onion Catering |
Best Dessert
Daniel et Daniel
The Forum Company
LeCroissant Catering & Events |
Best Hors d'oeuvre
Catering by Michael's, Inc.
Daniel et Daniel
Thomas Caterers of Distinction |
Best Main Course Plate Presentation
Catering by Design (CO)
LeCroissant Catering & Events
PR Creative Caterers |
Best Plated Menu
By Word of Mouth
Catering by Design (CO)
The JDK Group |
Best Food Trend Incorporation
Crave Catering
Catering Creations (NE)
Catering by Michael's, Inc. |
Best Table Scape Design
Al's Catering
By Word of Mouth
LeCroissant Catering & Events |
Signature Caterer for Best Wedding
By Word of Mouth
Common Plea Catering
The JDK Group
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Signature Caterer for Best Multiple Day Event
Culinary Capers
Catering by Michael's
Vicky Crease Catering |
Innovative Mixology
Catering by Design (CO)
Empyrean Events and Catering
Thomas Caterers of Distinction |
Signature Caterer for Best Event
By Word of Mouth
Catering by Design (CO)
Zilli Hospitality Group |
Chef of the Year
Arno Boshoff, The Forum Company
Robin Selden, Marcia Selden Catering
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Caterer of the Year
Marcia Selden Catering
Santa Barbara Catering
Zilli Hospitality Group |
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