Country Chic Family Style

Country Vineyard Wedding

The valley's own little piece of Tuscany 'Cardella Winery'

Family Style KSEE Channel 24

 SMART Events

I am constantly on the look out to create WEDDINGS, PARTIES & EVENTS that are simply SMART: Menu, Service & Event Equipment are streamlined for best price. Here's another Smart Wedding = Smart Savings idea: Family Style Service, "break bread not the bank!" Family Style is one of old traditions and smart ways to serve the big Valley’s abundant, sustainable, artisan foods. Simple, fresh, mouth watering, a real Love and Garlic experience. Our part - event coordination and services from front of the house design to back of the house family style service. Another SMART EVENT CONCEPT from Love & Garlic. Curious how you too can create a SMART Event? Contact me nvgarlic@att.net for the 10 points SMART Events=Smart Savings 

Carmel Valley Family Style



In the vast number of weddings we have catered, there are inevitably a few that are stand outs . This wedding was such an event. Atop a hill overlooking Carmel Valley, the view was stunning. The ceremony was at the point right next to the family style table which fit perfectly on a regulation size Bocce Ball court. Weather was perfect, (November 3^rd), ceremony short but sweet, a short cocktail hour and then dinner, family style. The diners were greeted by small platters of Manchego, Jamon Serrano and roasted grapes, Parmigiano Reggiano and Torta Rustica. Next up mussels and prawns on a bed of perfectly cooked seafood risotto. There was no need to hurry; the wine and the conversation flowed before the entre course of grilled Quail, Cous Cous and Autumn grilled vegetables arrived. Time passed as the diners were bathed by the sun and cooled by the drink. The guests were serenaded by a single accordion player. Dessert was Italian cookie trees with port or coffee. The Wedding cookie tree, a pyramid of snowflake shape and design cookies delighted the guests.  A more perfect party can only be the next...true Family Style Supper.

Vintage 2011

Another Smart Wedding "Ethnic Authentic"



 SMART Events
I am constantly on the look out to create WEDDINGS, PARTIES & EVENTS that are simply SMART: Menu, Service & Event Equipment are streamlined for best price. Here's another Smart Wedding = Smart Savings idea: ‘Ethnic Authentic', "you cook, we serve!"  Foods are prepared by an ethnic authentic restaurant such as Indian or Filipino. Our part - event coordination and services from front of the house design to back of the house family style service. Next up SMART WEDDINGS, Family Style Service, "break bread not the bank!" Another SMART EVENT CONCEPT from Love & Garlic. Curious how you too can create a SMART Event? Here are two points or contact me nvgarlic@att.net for the 10 key points...  

Smart Weddings “Let them eat cake”

“Let them eat cake” – a dessert wedding menu

I am constantly on the look out for stylish weddings that are simply Smart: menu, service and event equipment are streamlined for best price. Spend when it counts for quality and for impact. In August, I met and collaborated with a