2018 CATIE Award Finalists

The International Caterers Association (ICA) is pleased to announce the

2018 CATIE Awards Finalists:

Best Barbecue or Picnic Menu

“Wild West Family Picnic,” Catering by Michael's, Inc.

“Yockel Vegan Wedding,” Partyman Catering

“All Summer Long Barefoot Picnic,” Vicky Crease Catering

Best Buffet Presentation & Menu

“Wedding at Seastone,” A Taste of Elegance Catering

“Food Truck Bar Mitzvah,” Catering by Michael's, Inc.

“Moonlight in Morocco,” John Serock Catering

Best Celebration Cake

“Waffle Wedding Cake!,” Added Touch Catering

“10' Tall Celebration Cake,” LUX Catering and Events

“Legends of Zelda Wedding Cake,” Peppers Artful Events

Best Dessert

“Pumpkin Pie Popsicle,” Conrad Indianapolis

“Utah Beehive Cake;” LUX Catering and Events

“White Chocolate Pearl,” LUX Catering and Events

Best Hors d’oeuvre

“Smoked Carrot in Cloche,” Blue Plate

‘Edible Tallow Candle,” Culinary Crafts

‘Vegan Smoked Salmon on Charcoal Éclair, Deloitte Event,” Daniel et Daniel

Best Main Course Plate Presentation

“Mediterranean Sea Bass,” Catering by Michael's, Inc.

“Bison Chili Verde,” Conrad Indianapolis

“Sous Vide Fried Chicken!,” Culinary Crafts

Best Plated Menu

“Monet Secret Summer Gala,” Culinary Capers Catering and Special Events

“Experience is the Best Teacher,” Culinary Crafts

“Rom Gala 2017 - Celebrate Canada,” Daniel et Daniel

Best Food Trend Incorporation

“Living Salad,” Catering By Design (CO)

“Vegan Smoked Salmon on Charcoal Éclair, Deloitte Event,” Daniel et Daniel

“Disruption: A Suspended Dessert Balloon Maze,” Vicky Crease Catering

Best Table Scape Design

“Classic with a Twist,” A Joy Wallace Catering, Design & Special Events

“Miami HEAT Charitable Gala,” A Joy Wallace Catering, Design & Special Events

“Natural History Museum, Overstock.com,’” LUX Catering and Events

Signature Caterer for Best Wedding

“Wedding at Seastone,” A Taste of Elegance Catering

“Safari Lodge Conservatory Wedding,” By Word of Mouth / It's a Matter of Taste

 “Desert Bohemian Wedding,” LUX Catering and Events

Signature Caterer for Best Multiple Day Event

“Camp Eclipse,” Catering By Design (CO)

‘Force,” Footers Catering

“Global Launches with Futuristic Tastes,” Santa Barbara Catering

Innovative Mixology

“Barrel-Aged Craft Cocktails,” Culinary Crafts

“Smoked Craft Cocktails,” Culinary Crafts

“Drunken Coconuts,” Vicky Crease Catering

Signature Caterer for Best Event

“Force,” Footers Catering

“Foodies in the Park,” Great Events Catering

“Optical Illusion,” Vicky Crease Catering

Chef of the Year

Jimmy Olang, 24 Carrots

Caterer of the Year

24 Carrots

Aspen Pointe Catering

Schaffer

CATIE Finalists Will Receive 1 Reduce Price Ticket

For $99 to the Spark! Awards Gala and After Party

Monday, February 19, 2018, 6:30 p.m.

The spirit of the Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence (CATIES) Awards is to recognize achievement of exemplary production at an event.