Culinary Concerts Inc. of Madison was referred to First Lady Laura Bush, and selected to serve a reception for eighty guests at the Yale campus home of Dean Richard & Cynthia Brodhead on May 23, 2004. The event was given and hosted by the Bushes in honor of their daughter Barbara's graduation from Yale University.

Culinary Concerts sponsored a cocktail party and buffet dinner for the Opening Night Production of "Guys and Dolls"

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Check out this great cocktail party menu for the Hopkins School:

The Hopkins School
Auction & Reception

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
300 guests

Hors D’oeuvres
(served 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

Ahi Tuna “Burger”
...ginger, mustard, sprouts

Charred Australian Grain-fed Lamb “Chop”
...rosemary-cabernet jus

Tart 7
...seven onions, Sonoma dry jack, pepper crust, sage coulis

Cob-smoked Chicken Mango Skewers
...pineapple mint, citrus vinaigrette

Salmon Tartar with Sweet Red Onion Creme Fraiche
...sesame seed tulip

Chick Pea Spoon with Sheep’s Milk Feta
...roasted garlic custard

Lobster & Tarragon Bouchee
...chive, tomato, mayo

Banga Gui
...korean beef in lettuce wraps

Asparagus & Chanterelle Mushroom Cigars
...phyllo, chervil

Seared Sea Scallop on a Yukon Gold Potato Chip
...fava bean puree

Sweets
(served 8:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.)

“Banana Split”
Banana Sorbet in a Crepe with Warm Caramel and Chocolate Sauces, Creme Fraiche, and a Cherry

“Strawberry Patch”
Strawberry Sorbet with Strawberry “Salad” and Balsamic Sabayon

“Coffee & Doughnuts”
Valhrona Chocolate Sorbet with Cappuccino Custard, Beignet, and Hazelnut Praline

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“Concerts & Harmonies”

Small Sweets, Petit Fours, Cheese, and Baguette

Coffees / Teas

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"Thank you for helping to make Expo 2001 our best ever! Your very beautiful set-up, great food, and professional service were the perfect finishing touches to Expo. The compliments from artists and visitors were numerous. Bravo on a great job!"

All the best, Jen & all the GHC staff (July 23, 2001)

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On July 4, 2001, The Hartford Courant featured a write-up about one of our recent weddings. The wedding menu can be viewed on our Summer Weddings page.

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We have recently updated our communication systems. Click here for a directory of Company Personnel.

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Culinary Concerts was asked by Yale University to participate in it's Tercentennial celebration on April 20, 2001. We were honored to provide fine food and service at The Yale Center for British Art and The Yale Art Gallery simultaneously for over 435 invited v.i.p. guests - including former President and Mrs. George Bush who were greeted by Yale President and Mrs. Richard Levin.

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Culinary Concerts featured in The New York Times, Sunday, May 21, 2000

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A story about "Passion" , written by Chris, is a funny, anecdotal insight into the life of a caterer. "Nice puppy....."

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Take a look at our most recent Health Department Inspection Results.

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A national publication, Catering Magazine, did a profile about Chris and the company, 8/1999.

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Hiring a caterer? A very helpful and useful guide authored by Chris and published in the Shoreline Newpaper Bridal Guide, April 1995

Connecticut caterer providing catering for weddings, corporate events and special events.

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Repeat Performance. . .

Culinary Concerts, inc. is pleased to be selected to work with the International Festival of Arts & Ideas for the 2009 season and will be catering the

Sneak Peek Preview Party Cocktail Reception
on January 30, 2009.
at the Yale University Marsh Botanical Gardens.

The Festival's top donors, board members, corporate sponsors, young professionals and community partners will have an opportunity to preview the 2009 Festival highlights featuring music, dance, artists & thinkers,
in the "lush, greenery" of a summer setting.

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Culinary Concerts, Inc. has been invited
by the International Festival of Arts & Ideas to cater the

Sneak Peek Preview Party
Cocktail Reception on January 31, 2008.

The reception will preview the 2008 Festival highlights in a high-tech setting, using electronic presentations, high tech lighting and large scale projections to create and enhance the mood. Culinary Concerts will feature creatively presented hors d'ouevres that convey the modern concept in edible displays of beauty and simplicity.

This exclusive reception will be comprised of 125 - 150 of the Festival's top donors,
board members, corporate sponsors, young professional and community partners.