CATIE Awards

Best Appetizer

WINNER: “The Mosaic – A Study of Earth’s Bounty”, TGIS Catering Services, Inc.

“Beef Tequeños”, Catering by Design (CO)
“The Mosaic – A Study of Earth’s Bounty”, TGIS Catering Services, Inc.
“Puzzle Salad”, Revel Catering & Events

Best Buffet or Action Station

WINNER: “1950’s TV Dinner”, Constellation Culinary Group

“1950’s TV Dinner”, Constellation Culinary Group
“Mozzarella Bar”, Schaffer
“Pop Goes the Rice”, Talk of the Town Catering & Special Events

Best Catered Event

WINNER: “The Alchemy of Obsidian”, The JDK Group

“The Alchemy of Obsidian”, The JDK Group
“Unmasked, Inside Twenty Years of Creativity, Craft, and Flavor”, Eat Well
“Twilight to First Light: A Progressive Dinner”, Catering by Michael’s, Inc.

Best Catered Wedding

WINNER: “Black-Tie on the Back Forty”, Hamby Catering & Events

“Black-Tie on the Back Forty”, Hamby Catering & Events
“LA Iconic: Love & Indulgence”, Good Gracious! Events
“Under the Glass Grandeur”, Catering by Design (CO)

Best Dessert

WINNER: “Obsidian & Berry Entremet”, The JDK Group

“Cherry Chai Ornament & Gingerbread Cloche”, Design Cuisine
“Choose Your Own Dessert Experience”, Footers Catering
“Obsidian & Berry Entremet”, The JDK Group

Innovative Mixology (Alcoholic or Non-Alcoholic)

WINNER: “Coke Float”, Proof of the Pudding

“Coke Float”, Proof of the Pudding
“Japanese Old Fashioned”, Good Gracious! Events
“Rosemary Pineapple Shrub”, Schaffer

Best Hors d’oeuvre

WINNER: “Crab and Corn Lollipop”, Abigail Kirsch

“Crab and Corn Lollipop”, Abigail Kirsch
“Gravlax Stack”, Proof of the Pudding

Best Small Plate

WINNER: “Surf & Turf”, Catering By Design (CO)

“Surf & Turf”, Catering by Design (CO)

Chef of the Year

WINNER: “David Anderson”, Catering By Design (CO)

David Anderson, Catering by Design (CO)
Hunter X. Hunt, The LUX Group

Caterer of the Year

WINNER: D’Amico Hospitality

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