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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 a Christmas gathering designed not simply as an event, but as an experience—one that celebrated craft, community, and the magic of the season.
From the moment guests arrived at our Park City venue, they were greeted with a welcome embrace of thoughtful abundance. An amuse bouche of caramelized onion and brie-stuffed figs with Dijon honey brûlée. The soft tones of Spanish guitar music at the coat check. A charcuterie station with thin-sliced Iberico ham waiting just inside the door.
Grace Notes
The upstairs at Kimball Terrace had been transformed into an enchanting mix of elegance and comfort. Pattering notes of a baby grand formed the backdrop to the excited chatter of industry colleagues embracing and catching up. Meanwhile, butlers wove their way through the lively conversations offering irresistable bites.
Yuletide Libations
At the Coffee and Cordials Bar, our team handed out piping mugs of hot cocoa, espresso and coffee, chai tea, and digestifs. Across the way, Bacchus bartenders served up signature cocktails to fit the season.
The wine bar offered a carefully curated selection of wines chosen for the occasion, while a stunning ice sculpture kept the Champagne and caviar chilled. The caviar with vanilla gelato and a drizzle of olive oil (and maybe a whimsical gummy) proved to be a crowd favorite!
Of course, you couldn’t call it a Culinary Crafts luxury holiday gala without some incredible food, and our chefs delivered. Grilled elk with herbed croquette and red wine demi-glace. Delicately seared scallops with squash and adobe puree. Rich rabbit leg confit and beet risotto. Blood oranges with fresh burrata, arugula, pistachios, and pomegranate. All evening long, guests kept discovering culinary moments that surprised and delighted.
Meanwhile, the scent of melting cheese drew a crowd to the raclette station where hot, gooey cheese on our house-made ciabatta toast received a generous topping of fresh truffle shavings.
As inviting as the ambiance was inside Kimball Terrace, the attractions outside proved to be even more irresistible. A light Park City snowfall settled on guests as they wandered out onto the terrace to find a little German Wienachtsmarkt glowing with festive charm. Spiced and roasted winter nuts, lebkuchen (gingerbread donuts), and glühwein (mulled wine and cider) made delicious treats as guests browsed stalls full of adorable Christmas knickknacks and treats, all sold for charity.
Then it was back inside for some delicious desserts, music, and socializing with Utah’s incredible hospitality magic-makers.
It was such an honor to host so many of the best of the best in Utah’s wedding, event, and hospitality industry. This luxury holiday gala was our special tribute and Thank You to each of you. We love you and the extraordinary work you do! Here’s to working together to make many, many more beautiful occasions together.
Vendors
We could not do what we love to do without our fantastic fellow vendors. We especially want to thank those who helped make this luxury holiday gala a sensational evening.
- Catering: @culinarycrafts
- Bartending: @bacchusbartendingandevents
- Venue: @kimballterrace
- Photographer: @loganwalkerphoto, @peppernix
- Furniture: @allouteventrental
- China & Glassware: @indigo.utah
- Lighting Effects: @peaksoundut
- Signage: @designsbycouth
- Ice Sculpture: Chad the Ice Man
- Guitar: @antoniospanishguitar
- Bells: @bellsofjoyfulsound
- Vocals: @jacobmkenison
- Piano: @brilewismusic
- Featured Local Distilleries: Beehive, Holystone, Sugarhouse, Old Town Cellars, Clearwater, Waterpocket
