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Planning a Backyard Garden Wedding

May 14, 2012 By
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There is nothing more intimate than a garden wedding in a well cared backyard.   Over the years Culinary Capers has catered hundreds of weddings in relatives, friends or the wedding couples' backyards.  Here are my top quick tips to ensure your backyard wedding is a magical day for you and your guests.     Debra Lykkemark, CEO Rain Plan Don’t want to put a damper on your planning but in Vancouver it is essential that you have a back-up rain plan.   You'll  want  to figure this out well in advance so you don’t panic at the last minute if the weather … [Read more...]

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Culinary Capers’ 100 Mile Buffet Menu

November 25, 2011 By
Stanley Park's Brockton Oval

The stunning landscape of Stanley Park’s Brockton Oval was the spectacular setting for over 800 VIP guests from the restaurant and foodservices industry.  Our event planner Kevin partnered with Cantrav to custom-design a 100-Mile Menu that would showcase Vancouver’s vibrant food scene as their attendees, well-versed in food knowledge and experience from all over North America, would appreciate the best of local flavours. The event was held in late September so Culinary Capers’ Executive Chef Margaret Chisholm’s inspiration was to build a menu that reflected … [Read more...]

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Vancouver Venue Spotlight – Vancouver Art Gallery and CBC Studios

March 21, 2011 By
Rooftop Pavilion | Vancouver Art Gallery

As you can imagine, Culinary Capers has the opportunity to cater events at many interesting spaces throughout the lower mainland.   From time to time, we will be sure to share unique area venues with you. The Vancouver Art Gallery’s new Rooftop Pavilion with its city centre views is a great spot for a casual stand-up reception party.   The outdoor deck’s tented walls can be opened up on a warm Vancouver evening.  For our tourism bureau client, we created casual white lounge seating with lots of high top tables and simple spring floral touches. The … [Read more...]

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