Luxury

Strike A Pose

Sometimes simple is better; clean lines, bold flavors, and sophisticated presentation. When the food and fashion collide, it is important to represent a brand to its truest nature.  When working with the luxury brand, Valentino, we took everything under consideration while crafting the menu.  Of course we wanted it to be delicious, but we wanted the food to be fanciful yet understated, much like the early designs of Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani, the line’s original designer, who is known for his chic one-color collections, such as “Valentino Red” and “No Color” collections.

Our menu, comprised of Passed Hors D’oeuvres and Desserts, entertained the guests, comprised of Social Influencers, mimicked the simple, yet striking designs of the Maxfield boutique courtyard.  This was truly a fabulous event for the fabulous client.

 

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

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PASSED APPETIZERS

Crostini | Roasted Truffle Cauliflower Mousse | Goat Cheese

Zucchini Blossoms Avocado Tartine | Lemon Zest | Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Montreal Crusted Filet of Beef | Arugula | Horseradish

Spicy Ahi Tuna Wonton Cup | Ginger | Jalapeno | Avocado Mousse | Wasabi Dust

 

PASSED DESSERTS

Bittersweet Chocolate Glazed Espresso Brownie Bites | Salted Caramel

 

BEVERAGES

Voveti Prosecco

La Vielle Ferme Blanc

Flat Water | Sparkling Water

See You Later Decorator

Working with luxury clients is always exciting as it gives us a chance to pair our food with a brand’s image.  The La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ) for more than half a century, has been the destination for sophisticated shoppers looking for top quality design. This legendary district, with its romantic courtyards, alluring windows and treasure troves of antiques, furniture, lighting, fabrics, stone, rugs, accessories and art, is known as the “shopping heart” and workplace of the interior design profession.

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Working together at the LCDQ Legends event with Missy Fine of Missy Fine Events was an absolute pleasure!  Throughout the day, we entertained guests in and out of the design quarter.  Laid upon clean black lacquered trays and adorned with a white orchid bloom, our guests dined upon a variety of delectable hors d’oeuvres including Smoked Salmon Blinis topped with Chive Crème Fraiche and Lemon, along with Baby Artichoke and Red Pepper Crostinis with Shaved Reggiano cheese and drizzled with Truffle Oil.

Throughout the entire LCDQ Legends event, we were able to work in many more stores and bring our food to many more people. 

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

The Presentation Space

 

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PASSED APPETIZERS – WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY – 10:30AM-11:00AM & 12:00PM-12:30PM

Smoked Salmon Blini | Chive Crème Fraiche | Lemon

Grilled Peach & Clover Honey Mascapone Crostini | Micro Greens

Greek Yogurt Parfait | Toasted Oat Crumble | Berries

Blueberry Compote Crostini | Sweet Cream Cheese | Candied Lemon

 

PASSED APPETIZERS – WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY – 3:30PM-4:00PM & 5:00PM-5:30PM

Baby Artichoke & Red Pepper Crostini | Shaved Reggiano | Truffle Oil

Challah King’s Fig Challah Brie Melt | Caramelized Onion | Parsley

Edamame Crostini | Meyer Lemon | Chives

BBQ Scented Chicken | Plantain Chip | Pineapple Relish

 

PASSED APPETIZERS – THURSDAY 5:30PM-7:00PM

Baby Artichoke & Red Pepper Crostini | Shaved Reggiano | Truffle Oil

Challah King’s Fig Challah Brie Melt | Caramelized Onion | Parsley

Edamame Crostini | Meyer Lemon | Chives

BBQ Scented Chicken | Plantain Chip | Pineapple Relish

Seared Mandarin Orange Crab Cake | Coriander Aioli

 

A Cartier Christmas Story

Every year, countless men and women wait for the holiday season to find that one special gift under the Christmas tree; that small and seemingly insignificant box that, when finally unwrapped, brings joy, beauty, and a happiness that only a truly special piece can provide.

This past December, we were lucky enough to cater the fabulous Cartier Christmas party on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.  The store, crowned with bright lights and ornamented with the signature scarlet and gold made famous by the luxury brand, invited their most loyal and eager clients to thank and celebrate the upcoming holiday.  With seasonal music filling the space, and the excited chatter of the invited guests, the scene was set for the merriest of evenings.

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The menu itself boasted an impressive array of delicacies for all the attendants to enjoy.  Decadent appetizers such as toasted brioche crisps topped with crème fraiche and Oscietra Caviar along with wonton cups filled with lobster, pineapple, jalapeno, and a coriander aioli were passed to the awaiting guests, while the full bar boasted champagne, and three specialty cocktails: the Winter Wonderland, Santa’s Cap, and the Cartier Blush.  A dessert station, filled with cream puffs and brownies, paired perfectly with a make-you-own hot chocolate station.  And to top it all of, a Cartier store replica gingerbread house stole the show.

We are so thankful to work with such a fantastic team and continue to look forward to working with Cartier again in the future.

See you at the dinner table,

CBC Team

 

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PASSED BEVERAGES UPON ARRIVAL

Specialty Cocktail | Cartier Champagne | Sparkling Water

 

PASSED APPETIZERS

Crostini | Roasted Truffle Cauliflower Mousse | Goat Cheese

Bacon Wrapped Date | Shredded Duck | Fennel | Parsley

Toasted Brioche Crisp | Crème Fraiche | Oscietra Classic Caviar

Zucchini Blossom Avocado Tartine | Lemon Zest | Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Pan Seared Crab Cake | Nutmeg Spiced Tomato | Chives

Lobster Wonton Cup | Pineapple | Jalapeno | Coriander Aioli

 

HOLIDAY DESSERT STATION

Gingerbread House | Page Cookies

Croquembouche Towers | Vanilla & Chocolate

Loose Croquembouche | Vanilla & Chocolate

Mini Calvados Scented Apple Crumble | Vanilla Crème Fraiche

Bittersweet Chocolate Glazed Espresso Brownie Bites

 

MAKE YOUR OWN HOT CHOCOLATE STATION

Hot Chocolate

Bailey’s Irish Cream | Orange Liqueur | Eggnog Foam | Marshmallow | Chocolate Shavings | Christmas Sprinkles | Candy Cane Stirrers | Pirouette Tuiles | Cinnamon Sticks | Nutmeg | Cayenne Pepper | Cinnamon Powder

 

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Winter Wonderland | Whisky | Almond Cream | Fresh Mint | Candy Cane Peppermint Rim

Santa’s Cap | Scotch Whisky | Lemon | Honey | House Ginger Syrup | Mist of Scotch Smoke

Cartier Blush | Vodka | Lavender Syrip | Lime | Blackberries | Mint | Cardamom |Topped with Cartier Champagne

 

SILENT BAR BRANDS

Grey Goose Vodka | Notlets Gin | Bacardi Gran Reserva 8yr Rum | Patron Roca Tequila | Bulleit Bourbon | Glenmorangie the Original Scotch | D’USSE Cognac

 

BAR

2012 Phelipe Colin Bourgogne Rouge | 2011 Auvigue St Vernan Moulin DU Pont | Assorted Sodas | Fresh Juices | Mixers | Flat Water | Sparkling Water