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Pauline's Points: Beverage Edition

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Don't overlook the importance of putting thought into beverages for your event! Read below for Pauline's ten points for making sure your event's beverage service runs as smoothly as possible! 1. Always offer some sort of beverage refreshment when guests arrive as they usually have traveled and refreshment is always appreciated. 2. Establish if you would like to offer a full or wine and beer only bar service to your guests.  The cost is determined by the number of hours of service and by your brand selection. 3. The cost of table pouring of wine can be charged per person price or upon consumption. 4. If you have the opportunity to provide your own beverages please note that there are 5 glasses of wine per bottle and 20 servings of liquor in a 750 ml bottle.   5. To determine your beverage quantities to purchase, the rule of thumb is your guests will consume one beverage per hour per person.   There are so many variables as to how much ice is needed but always allow mo...

Good Gracious! Events Teams with We All Grow Latina

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We absolutely loved providing a delicious and diverse menu for the #WeAllGrow Latina Summit! This event was created for bloggers and digital creators to grow their professional skills and network with their community! With their mission being to elevate the connection and conversations between Latinas and the brands that want to work with them and with their communities, it�s easy to see why we loved being part of it! At this event, we were able to showcase an array of our specialties. Starting with our breakfast cupcake wall! We included four types of cupcakes: french toast, cappuccino and donut, cranberry raisin and the gluten free option, buttermilk blueberry pancake. We also provided savory items such as our avocado tomato burrata toast, zucchini carrot rose tartlet and smoked salmon paprika waffle. For something sweet, our dessert bar included recipes provided by the client: fruit galette, dulce de leche and banana tamales, apple pie, macarons with salted dulce de leche and flan c...

A&W RESTORAN INDONESIA - BFF Rooty Barrel & Peanut Butter Almond Magic

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Yey! Aku punya kabar gembira nih, buat kalian yang suka makan A&W dan ingin merayakan Valentine�s day di A&W. Jadi, untuk bulan Februari ini, A&W Restaurants Indonesia kembali menghadirkan Best Friends Forever (BFF) Rooty Barrel yang sudah sejak 3 tahun lalu, selalu setia hadir di bulan Februari untuk menemani kita dalam berbagi kasih ke orangtua, sahabat, teman dan kekasih. Sebenarnya, BFF Rooty Barrel ini sudah bisa kalian nikmatin sejak tanggal 5 Februari 2018 dengan harga Rp 98.000 (termasuk pajak) untuk berdua.  Lalu apa aja yang didapat dari BFF Rooty Barrel ini? Kalian akan mendapatkan 2 Golden Aroma Chicken, 2 Sunny Eggs, 2 Rice, 2 Sundaes, 2 Root Beer (Regular) . Plus, Barrelnya yang unik dengan gambar daerah-daerah di Indonesia. Menarik banget kan? Jadi dengan kata lain, kalian sudah mendapatkan keuntungan berhemat hingga 23% jika membeli promo ini. Oh ya! Buat yang tinggal di Jabodetabek, mulai tanggal 10 -   19 Februari , kalian akan mendapatkan 2 Cad...

Pauline Parry on The Wedding Biz

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Good Gracious! Events founder, Pauline Parry recently had the opportunity to sit down with Andy Kushner of The Wedding Biz Podcast to talk about her journey from working in hotel and restaurant management in England to owner of one of the top catering companies in Southern California!  "Wedding planning, production, and design seem to require a bit of tenacity. To make it in the wedding and event industry, you have to be willing to take a risk and execute a vision. It turns out that you also need to be a bit opportunistic and ready to jump when the stars align. This philosophy has carried Pauline Parry very far in the business. She is the esteemed founder of Good Gracious, a Los Angeles-based company that is creating masterful events worldwide. Pauline and her team at Good Gracious specialize in production and event design, gourmet cuisine, and flawless execution at any location. I have Pauline on the show today because her success in business wasn�t a one-shot effort, and her d...

Plant Based Perfection!

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Calling all Catersource attendees! You will want to block out time in your busy schedule for Joanne�s unique (and fun!) class - Your Clients Will Want To Eat Your Veggies - Plant based perfection! That�s right, paired with Jennie Cook, the duo will take you through a class based on Los Angeles� most recent trends. Learn more about the class below! �It's a fact. Vegetables will save the world! Let's all have some delicious fun with plant-based offerings that even an omnivore will love. After all, the flexitarian lifestyle is one of the biggest trends in 2017 and beyond! In this chef demo-style class, Jen and Jo will rattle those pots and pans and showcase some of the hottest trends in the Los Angeles catering scene, emphasizing secret ingredients that make vegetables sing with deliciousness.� The class will take place at 8am on Monday, February 19th in August 1st! To reserve your space, click HERE . Keep scrolling to see what they have been working on! Photography: Sarkis St...

Joanne joins ICA Board of Directors

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We are thrilled to share Good Gracious! Events Vice President, Joanne Purnell is now on the International Caterers Association Board of Directors!  �Chartered in 2002 to be the philanthropic partner of the ICA, the ICAEF is a not-for-profit Foundation dedicated to providing educational opportunities for catering professionals and those desiring to become catering professionals. The ICAEF makes arrangements with various educational organizations, trade shows and institutions to teach courses of instruction in catering, food handling and areas related to the field of catering, and provide qualified teaching personnel for such purposes.�     Along with educating, the ICA encourages and provides opportunities for peer to peer relationships and inspires creativity, �while embracing all segments of the catering industry.�  A little insider background for you! The ICA had a chef culinary council which stimulated a chef conference called Catered ARTs which Joanne fill...

Baby Shower Bliss: Paddington Bear Baby Shower

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Classy, cute, and just in time for the release of Paddington 2, this Paddington Bear baby shower stole our hearts! From the dainty bite-sized snacks to the classic English theme, every element of this adorable affair had us in baby bliss! Keep reading to get a glimpse into the day and see all the pretty little details! The pristine white Deco Wilshire venue was the perfect space for this British-inspired afternoon tea, as guests gathered around a glorious spread provided by Good Gracious Events . Mini Union Jack flags were strung overhead while friends and family sipped tea and nibbled on scones and marmalade goodies in true Paddington fashion. Gorgeous linens by BBJ Linen were draped over the long table, while elegant modern Rrivre Works furniture seated guests with comfort and class. The whole theme was tied together by Premiere Party Rents tableware and adorable Paddington details. As a unique touch besides standard florals, we crafted and decorated bread sandwich cakes to be us...