![]() The team at Nola’s Events thrives on crafting amazing experiences uniquely designed for each of our clients. We specialize in personalizing your Wedding or event celebration experience. We take pride in our local and sustainable catering, event planning, and wedding coordination services. One of the reasons you hire us is because planning an event can be a complex and challenging task. It requires attention to detail and the ability to anticipate and solve problems. Our skilled staff allows you to relax and enjoy your own event. It is our joy to allow you to have a worry-free event and and it is clear from our client's rave reviews that we have done so. We are excited to share with you two recent reviews that more than made our day! Thank you! ![]() Holiday Cocktail Party – Katy W. “Nola's provided catering and bartending services for our holiday cocktail party with about 30 friends at our home. I corresponded with Nola herself a couple of times in the weeks leading up to the event, and she was very accommodating and patient with me as I changed my mind a couple of times regarding the menu and level of service. It is not cheap to have an event catered, period, but we wanted to have it be an extra-special celebration where we could enjoy ourselves with our guests without the hassle of preparing, warming, plating and serving food and making individual cocktails for everyone. Nola's came through, big time! Nola herself and her bartender, Brandi, arrived a couple of hours early and got themselves set up. We barely had to do a thing once we discussed with them where the bar and food platters should go. We got to just go upstairs and take our time getting ready, and come down a few minutes before the party start time and have Brandi fix us a drink to have in hand as our guests arrived. So luxurious! The party was so fun, thanks in large part to Nola and Brandi and the fabulous food, drinks, and service. Our guests raved about all of the yummy platters - particularly the shrimp with aioli sauce, the mushroom flatbread bites, the smoked salmon toasts, and the charcuterie board with roasted and pickled vegetables. People got extra glowy and happy from Brandi's amazing cocktails, including incredible manhattans and French 75s. Nola and Brandi chatted with our guests and even joined in some of the dancing at the end of the evening! We got to get glamorous and visit with everyone fully after so many months of cancelled and postponed events and having to worry about getting together with too many people. It was, in a nutshell, a truly special and memorable event thanks to Nola's, and was completely worth it. We will definitely be using them again. Highly, highly recommend.” ![]() Wedding "Magical Meal" – Katie F. “Incredible experience with Nola's Catering. They were pleasant, professional, and a delight with which to work. They staffed my 40-person wedding at TreeHouse Point and I cannot imagine a more wonderful catering and bartending experience. Thank you for making our out-of-town guests feel comfortable and for helping us create an unbelievable and magical evening.” When we receive your reviews confirming your expectations were met, it truly warms our hearts. Your review not only validates all of the hard work and dedication our team puts into delivering exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences, it also tells us you were able to relax and have a good time - the whole reason we love doing what we do! Reading your reviews fills the team with a sense of pride and happiness. Knowing that our efforts have made a positive impact on your life and created an unforgettable event truly means so very much. Thank you.
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![]() We have two more festive drinks for you today to extend your celebrations! These specialty beverages were created by our personal bartender, Brandi Moery. Brandi adds her magic at many of our events and we share these drinks with you, knowing how much you might enjoy them. Nola's Events can provide all of your alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with our full liquor license or you can provide the beverages and we can serve it for you. CARAMEL APPLE SPARKLER ![]() This drink is a delicious blend of sweet and crisp flavors. It starts with a base of apple cider, which adds a refreshing apple taste. To that, add a splash of sparkling white wine, which adds a bit of effervescence and a touch of dryness. To bring out the sweetness and add a touch of indulgence, we mix in a teaspoon each of caramel, sugar, and cinnamon. The result is a drink that is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness and a refreshing apple and sparkling wine finish. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a cool fall evening, or anytime you want to treat yourself to something special. INGREDIENTS 2 oz apple cider 4 oz sparkling white wine 1 teaspoon caramel 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon DIRECTIONS
![]() PEAR GIN FIZZ This sophisticated and unique drink combines the bold flavor of gin with the delicate, sweet taste of pear nectar. To balance out the flavors and add a touch of sweetness, we mix in a half-ounce of simple syrup or maple syrup. The addition of an egg white gives the drink a creamy texture and a luxurious, velvety mouthfeel. A squeeze of fresh lemon adds a bright and refreshing note, while a splash of soda water gives the drink a light and effervescent finish. This drink is perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening, or anytime you want to impress your friends with a creative and delicious cocktail. INGREDIENTS 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) gin 1/2 ounce of pear nectar ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup or maple syrup 1 egg white* Squeeze of fresh lemon Soda water DIRECTIONS
Looking back over this past year, all of us at Nola’s Events are grateful for the Gifts and Blessings each one of you have given us as we served you and your friends at your events. As 2023 approaches, we celebrate you and the good things to come as we usher in a Bright New Year. Join us as we toast this new year with these tantalizing beverages: – A Cranberry, Bourbon, Negroni. - A Classic or Cadillac Margarita We have been honored to be a part of your 2022 and look forward to the joys 2023 will bring. ![]() CRANBERRY BOURBON NEGRONI with sugar frosted glass SERVES 2 TO 3 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: 4 ounces pure cranberry soda 2 ounces bourbon 2 ounces Campari 2 ounces sweet vermouth Black Berries & Rosemary for garnish ½ cup Sugar Optional: Ice DIRECTIONS: In a cocktail shaker, add cranberry soda, bourbon, Campari, and vermouth. Top the shaker with a lid and give it a good shake. Moisten the rim of the glass and place it into sugar on a plate. Next, fill the glass halfway full of ice if you desire. Pour the cranberry bourbon mixture into the glass and garnish with berries and sprig of rosemary. ![]() CLASSIC OR CADILLAC MARGARITA INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. freshly grated lime zest 2 Tbsp. coarse salt (high quality) 4 oz. silver tequila (100% agave) 4 oz. fresh lime juice 2 oz. triple sec (high quality or Cointreau) 2 oz. Grand Marnier 2 oz. pure maple syrup (or other sweetener) 5 cups ice cubes DIRECTIONS:
Cheers to You and Yours!
A cold autumn day, (no matter how far away) needs some warmth sometimes which is: Butternut squash soup!We've all had those days where the cold is just cold enough that even the tips of your fingertips need some warmth. The thing is, you can cover yourself with jackets, scarves, and mittens, but sometimes there is that inherent need for some warmth in your stomach as well- which is what this recipe is all about! Butternut squash soup always pairs well with a cold, cloudy, and crisp day. This butternut squash soup is not only creamy, despite being cream-less, but it is fulfilling and just lovely to have in a pinch for some warmth.
curried butternut squash soup: yields about 4-6 servings. Ingredients: 1. Large butternut squash- 6 cups, cubed small 2. quarter cup on olive oil 3. 1 quart of vegetable broth 4. a yellow onion, chopped 5. 4 cloves of garlic, minced 6. 1 tablespoon of minced ginger 7. 2 tablespoons of curry powder or paste (preferrably Madras) 8. Mae ploy chili garlic sauce; 1/4 cup 9. Lime juice; 2 tablespoons 10. unsweetened coconut milk 1 can (14 ounce) 11. salt and pepper to season 12. Fried shallots and cilantro for garnish, based on what you want on top method: use olive oil, sauté onions for about 5 minutes in a pot on medium heat, add butternut squash and stir add ginger, garlic, and curry powder Add a quart of vegetable broth turn heat down, let simmer until butternut squash softens (15-20 min) Add coconut milk, continue to simmer add mae ploy and lime juice, remove from heat, blend in blender or immersion blender until smooth serve with fried shallots and cilantro, check for seasoning with salt, pepper, etc. add as much as you deem necessary! We hope you enjoy our lovely fall-special soup at home, with family, friends, or whomever you please! As we enter the loveliness that is the autumn, Nola's Catering would like to thank a recent order from the Welcome Road Winery that is based in West Seattle. It was very close to home and was such a welcoming experience to have with such kind people. Not only were they willing to share their stories and our food with such vigor but their wine is also quite excellent. They also have a winery in Bellingham. If any interested parties would enjoy a very fulfilling tasting complete with great wine and welcoming smiles, this winery is surely the place for you! And again, a very grateful thanks we give to our friends in West Seattle. We are so glad that you enjoyed our food!
Below is a link to the winery's information. Welcome Road Winery Welcome to the fall, everyone! |