International guests recently gathered at the Phoenix Art Museum for a delightful evening event catered by Santa Barbara Catering Company.  Guests were greeted with a glass of champagne as they began the stunning evening which the Phoenix Art Museum and Santa Barbara teamed up to arrange.  Those attending were  directed to the museum’s Sculpture Garden as they dined on hand passed hors d’oeuvres and enjoyed the cool spring weather.  The hors d’oeuvres menu included:

Squash Blossoms stuffed with Grilled Corn and Goat Cheese

Grilled Baby Lamb Chops served with a Cojita Cheese and Jalapeno Fondue

Local Tepary Bean Hummus a top Crisp Herbed Pastry Round topped with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Guests later moved into the Great Hall for an elegant dinner and festive, live music. Attendees dined at tastefully arranged tables; adorned by exquisite southwestern floral created by Petal Pushers floral.  Dinner began with a plated citrus salad, which included a mixture of local greens and crisp romaine, along with a juniper berry dressing, fresh citrus sections, pumpkin seeds, and garnished with a ciabatta bread spear.  The main menu presented a variety of dish choices consisting of:

Tenderloin of Beef with Anaheim Chilies and Leeks topped with a Roasted Shallot-Sage Sauce

Pan Seared Chicken Breast topped with Cilantro Beurre Blanc

Quinoa and Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash topped with Herbed Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce

All Entrees were accompanied with Summer Squash, Roasted Tomato, Roasted Asparagus & Southwestern Sweet Potato “Spears”

The entertainment was a lively, Latin band playing an eclectic mix of salsa, Merengue and Bachata.

The band integrated vocals, conga, trumpets, keyboards, drums, timbale, guitar and bass to put on an outstanding performance.  Guests finished the evening in the Rineberg Gallery to view the museum’s unique collections.  While enjoying the art, the attendees partook of a gourmet desert buffet including delectable items such as:

Layered Pumpkin Spiced White Chocolate Truffle Tortes topped with Pumpkin Brittle

Chestnut Cake “Pipettes,” Moist and delicious, these petite bites of gourmet cakes are displayed with mini pipettes filled with a perfectly a perfectly paired shot of Frangelico liqueur to exquisitely compliment the flavor of the cake

Chocolate Pot de Crème served in an Espresso Cup & garnished with a Mini Almond Cookie

Honey-Glazed Beignet “Doughnuts” served with an Ancho-Chocolate Sauce and Local Fruit Preserves

The decadent dessert buffet was a hit, and afterwards guests finished the evening with the Ansel Adams exhibit: http://www.phxart.org/exhibition/exhibitionanseladams.php

Santa Barbara Catering Company was honored to have been a part of an amazing wedding reception at the Phoenix Art Museum recently. The beautiful day and remarkable venue allowed for some wonderful photo ops. Check out The Bride’s Café, one of the top wedding blogs, to see more pictures. Thank you Phoenix Art Museum for hosting another great event.

Valentine’s Day weekend was celebrated Euro-style as guests glided around the Phoenix Art Museum in costumes and masks, surrounded by European art and mystery.  “Friends of European Art,” a support organization for the Phoenix Art Museum, hosted a “Carnivale” themed party on Friday, February 12^th.  Santa Barbara Catering provided stimulating food and drink, including Espresso Pot de Crème with a Chocolate Cookie Spoon, pictured below.

Ted & Katharine chose the Phoenix Art Museum’s Great Hall to host their wedding reception. Guests were welcomed with multiple food stations allowing them to mix and mingle while enjoying live music from Groove Merchants.

The mother of the bride shared her thoughts on the event; “Thanks for your constant attention to detail and having things presented so beautifully. You were a joy to work with!”

Recently voted “Arizona’s Best Caterer for a Large Wedding,” Santa Barbara Catering Company and the Phoenix Art Museum can create your dream wedding or private event with the sophistication of a world-class art gallery paired with  contemporary design and top-notch cuisine. The museum website invites you to visit and explore their venue for your next event…

“Whether planning a small meeting or an exquisite wedding, the Phoenix Art Museum offers a truly unique setting.

A variety of spaces can be tailored to your function – from a state-of-the-art 300-seat theater and various sizes of galleries to Arcadia Farms. The classically progressive design of the Museum’s 203,000 square feet architecture, the Museum’s 18,000-work collection of art from around the world, and the many traveling exhibitions will add excitement to any event.”

Call Santa Barbara Catering Company today at 480-921-3150 to schedule your tasting today!

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