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January 9, 2026

Culinary Crafts Hosts Luxury Holiday Gala

By Matt

All photo credits: Logan Walker  This past December, Kimball Terrace became the setting for a rare event that felt suspended in time. The Culinary Crafts luxury holiday gala was an evening of warmth and hospitality, elevated elegance, and truly memorable moments. We were honored to welcome hundreds of Utah’s wedding and hospitality industry leaders for […]

November 12, 2025

How to Set the Perfect Holiday Table

By Matt

Photo credit: Alex Adams Setting a perfect holiday table isn’t just about creating a look that’s beautiful, elegant, and inviting. Nor is it just about etiquette rules like where to place the dinner, salad, and dessert forks. As with any aspect of hospitality, the real goal of setting a holiday table is to make guests […]

September 4, 2025

Tips for Planning a Holiday Party, from Utah’s Top Luxury Caterer

By Matt

Photo credit: Haley Thomas If you’re planning a holiday party this year, here’s a piece of advice you might never expect to hear from a luxury catering company: Don’t make it all about the food! Yes, of course, the food matters. In fact, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of holiday […]

November 16, 2023

Miracle Turkey

By Matt

by Meagan Price  Director of Marketing and Kitchen Sorceress   Growing up at Culinary Crafts and working events from a young age, I learned the art of putting out fires. I don’t mean literal ones (well, sometimes literal ones), but being a full-service caterer means constantly dealing with problems on the fly, from changing a […]

April 13, 2023

Pink Popcorn

By Matt

by Kate Morrow Wedding and Event Specialist Growing up, I always loved the treats Grandma LaDawn made. Whenever my extended family got together, my grandma would always bring a tasty treat. It’s hard to choose a favorite of her desserts, but the one that brings back the most memories is her pink popcorn. This recipe […]

December 22, 2021

December Recipe of the Month: Chocolate Reindeer Donuts

By MPrice

These chocolate reindeer donuts are as delicious as they are adorable. Be sure to save one for yourself before they fly away “like the down of a thistle!” Ingredients Donuts 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa…

March 8, 2019

Host an Olive Oil Tasting!

By ACecala

Of course we never tire of hosting wine, cheese, charcuterie, whiskey, and chocolate tastings. Less common, but just as fun, we also love to sample a line up up fabulous olive oils.  It’s a super fun experience to kick off a…

February 13, 2019

Ryan’s Valentine’s Day Menu

By Ryan Crafts

Ryan is at it again, making a special night for his stunning wife. Perhaps this will offer some inspiration for your meal.  Apertif & Appetizer 14 Day Rose & Cherry Infused Valentine 75 Rose & Cherry cupcake Amuse American Ossetra caviar, french toast, creme fraiche, and buttermilk syrup Soup wild mushroom bisque with black garlic […]

October 16, 2018

Mushroom Barley Soup with Pumpkin Shaped Polenta Bread Rolls

By MPrice

Even without those adorable pumpkin-shaped bread rolls, our Mushroom Barley Soup is incredible. But adding those “gourd-eous” polenta rolls really turns an ordinary lunch or dinner into a party! Not only are they lovely to look at, but the rolls can also be used as soup bowls by cutting off the tops and scooping out […]

December 27, 2017

NYE Pop Up Sneak Peek: Dry Aged Beef

By ACecala

Well, as you know, everyone here at Culinary Crafts LOVES the holiday season (I mean, who doesn’t?)!  We especially love that this time of year really inspires friends and family to gather together over great food!  Another reason why we…

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