Experience Corporate Woodinville 2019

It was the second annual Experience Corporate Woodinville event this past Spring and we were thrilled to be a part of it again! Columbia Winery hosted us and the other awesome caterers on their exclusive list. Each section of the venue featured a different season, and we were lucky enough to be out on the sunny patio for the “Fall” themed area. Tolo Events designed and planned the theme and did a great job putting everything together. We got to work with a lot of talented event professionals as well and all the guests seemed to have a great time! Check our vendor team list at the bottom of this post. We hope you’ll join us next time in May 2020.



Our station highlighted some of our favorite cooler weather bites, which would be perfect for a fall or winter gathering or meeting.

Hors d’Oeuvres

-Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates: dates stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon, baked and drizzled with a balsamic reduction
-Chimichurri Steak Skewers: seared seasoned beef tender with chimichurri sauce
-Pear and Gorgonzola Crostini: caramelized d’Anjou pear butter, gorgonzola crumbles and crispy sage served on a warm toast point











After enjoying a crisp fall setting on the transparent tent-covered patio, guests stepped into the beautiful “Columbia Room” which was fully decorated for winter with muted Christmas tones and lots of sparkle and flair.





Meanwhile, downstairs in the “Barrel Room” was a fun mix of spring and summer with lots of bright colors and pops of flowers and sunshine! As you can see below, LightSmiths did an amazing job bringing a fun atmosphere to the space. It makes you really see how versatile this room is and you can turn this blank canvas into any setting you’d like!






Amazing team of vendors:

Venue and Wine: Columbia Winery

Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering

Furniture: AFR Furniture Rental

Tent: Alexander Party Rentals

Linen Rentals: BBJ Linen

Transportation: Butler Seattle

Florals: Iris & Peony

Lighting: LightSmiths

Photography: Mike Nakamura Photography LLC

Planning and Design: Tolo Events

Photo booth: The SnapBar

Allison and Evan’s Pacific Northwest Lake Wedding

There is nothing better than gathering your closest friends and family together to witness tying the knot with your special person in life. There are many great catering companies in the Seattle area, and we are always so honored to be chosen to be a part of these happy occasions!

Travis Lawton Photography | Green Gates at Flowing Lake

Evan and Allison’s wedding was at Green Gates at Flowing Lake in Snohomish. It’s a beautiful location right on the water with a peaceful green setting for the ceremony and unique rustic covered area for the reception! Some couples even opt for an exciting exit by seaplane to leave the wedding! We were thrilled to be able to serve Allison and Evan and their guests a fun meal with lots of PNW elements throughout the night from cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres, a variety of options in their dinner buffet, and a tasty assortment of sweet bites on their dessert station. Thanks to Travis Lawton Photography for sharing these images with us!

Allison and Evan’s Menu:

Hors d’Oeuvres

-Vegetable and Rice Stuffed Mushroom: mixed vegetables, wild rice and garlic stuffed cremini mushrooms topped with Parmesan cheese, then baked
-Mini Fresh Fruit Kabobs
-Northwest Wild Salmon Cakes: fresh wild June berry smoked salmon cakes served crisp, topped with sumac aioli
-Fresh Vegetable Platter with Creamy Parmesan Dip
Signature Cheese Display served with sliced baguettes, house-made crackers and GF crackers

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Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering | Green Gates at Flowing Lake
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering | Green Gates at Flowing Lake

Dinner Buffet

-Lemon Chicken: fresh chicken breast lightly floured and flash fried, served alongside a lemon cream sauce
-Herb Crusted Beef Tender: herb crusted PNW local beef tender, grilled and roasted, then topped with a balsamic demi-glace
-Risotto Stuffed Pepper: charred red bell peppers stuffed with roasted vegetable and manchego risotto
-Roasted New Potatoes: baby red new potatoes quartered and roasted with fresh herbs and garlic oil
-Mixed Field Greens and Berries Salad: baby mixed field greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, caramelized walnuts, and creamy crumbled feta, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
-Assorted Fresh Macrina Bakery Rolls served with butter

Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering

Kid’s Buffet

-Mini Cheeseburgers: mini burger patties with cheese on a soft bun, with ketchup on the side
-Chicken Strips: locally raised breaded chicken breast tenders, served with ketchup, BBQ sauce or our house-made ranch dipping sauce

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Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering | Green Gates at Flowing Lake

Dessert Station

-Fresh Berry Pie Bites: tartlets with our Chantilly cream and seasonal fresh berries
-Dark Chocolate and Madagascar Vanilla Mini Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
-Assorted French Macarons
-Brownie Bites: dense fudge brownie with chocolate chunks
-Meyer Lemon Bites: tart lemon curd baked atop a buttery crust dusted with powdered sugar
-Sweet & Salty Blondie Bites: chocolate chips, Madagascar vanilla and walnuts pieces
-Assorted Mini Cheesecakes from Chuckanut Bay

Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering
Travis Lawton Photography | Twelve Baskets Catering

Wonderful Wedding Team

Venue: Green Gates at Flowing Lake
Photographer: Travis Lawton Photography
Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering
Florist: Forage Floral Studio
Photo Booth: 321 Foto
DJ: Blue Beatz Entertainment
Linens: Cort Party Rentals

Alumni Open House Special Event

We love being able to cater for all types of events and gatherings. This group of Alumni from Buckingham Browne & Nichols Upper School had a great time at their class reunion reminiscing, laughing, and just enjoying themselves with some good food and drinks. We were happy to be a part of this fun affair that brought old friends together from across the country!

A few words from our happy client: “I wanted to thank Twelve Baskets Catering for helping put on an amazing event! Everyone raved about the food and service. I appreciate all you did with quick responses and making it easy for me to trust a vendor across the country to have a successful event.”

Thanks to Danielle Barnum Photography for sharing these wonderful photos with us.

The group enjoyed some tray-passed Encrusted Beef Tip Bites and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, then we opened a heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet with a Grilled Vegetable Platter, Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin Crostini, Brie and Poached Pear Cups, Hummus Stuffed Cucumber Cup, Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates, Warm Artichoke and Parmesan Dip with house made pita chips, Smoked Chicken and Apple Crescents and Cilantro Spiced Prawns. Their dessert table consisted of our trio of bites: Brownie Bites, Meyer Lemon Bites, and Sweet & Salty Blondie Bites.


Valentine’s Special Dinner Idea

If you, or anyone you know, are hosting a group around Valentine’s Day, we’ve come up with a fun menu with options that we could provide that could be perfect for your get together. Please give us a call at 425.576.1000 to discuss your party!

Hors d’Oeuvres — Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini or Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin Crostini

Entree — Chicken Marsala with Pasta or Roasted Garlic Wild Salmon & Roasted Root Mash

Vegetable Side Dish– Brown Butter Broccolini or Grilled Asparagus

Salad — Mixed Field Greens or Winter Greens Salad

Dessert — Chocolate Dipped Strawberries or Flavorful French Macarons

Twelve Baskets Catering Salmon | Kelly Lemon Photography

Photo: Kelly Lemon Photography

 

Twelve Baskets Catering | Lorraine Fisher Photography

Photo: Lorraine Fisher Photography

Twelve Baskets Catering | Sasha Reiko Photography

Photo: Sasha Reiko Photography

Twelve Baskets Catering Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Photo: Twelve Baskets Catering

 

Alissa and Dan – Green Gates at Flowing Lake

Adina Preston Photography | Green Gates at Flowing Lake | Twelve Baskets Catering

Dan and Alissa were married on a warm September day at Green Gates at Flowing Lake in Snohomish. So many sweet touches at this wedding (which Adina Preston captured beautifully!), but one of my favorite parts was their inclusion of a  “family table” instead of the traditional sweetheart table, to be able to include a daughter. So sweet! Also, fun to note, this wedding was pretty much entirely gluten free besides the rolls. Even the wedding cake! Also, don’t you just love the color theme? The muted grays and blues are so gorgeous.

Continue reading “Alissa and Dan – Green Gates at Flowing Lake”

Twelve Baskets added to Local Wedding Resource Guide

Twelve Baskets Catering was interviewed a couple years ago in the Pacific Northwest podcast, From Ring to Veil, a wedding planning resource. Since then, we have been added to their recent Resource Guide in the catering category! If you are interested in seeing a list of great event professionals and venues in our area, as well as an awesome guide to planning your wedding including Checklists and Timelines, you should check out this book! It’s reasonable priced on Amazon in paperback and Kindle version, and the proceeds go towards helping keep this super helpful podcast running!

Check it out!

From Ring to Veil Resource Guide

Environmentally Friendly Catering

We love sourcing products and foods that support a sustainable future. Over the last couple years we have been working on getting rid of disposable plastic in our company as much as we can. We’ve been pleased to find amazing quality eco products that are not only good for the earth, but easy on the eyes too! Since last year we have been sending wood/fallen leaf and sugarcane products for our drop off catering, and it’s great to hear from the companies we source our products from that they are choosing to do good work! We love not needing to sacrifice style for sustainability! Let us know if we can provide some lovely platters for a gathering soon.

Here are some photos from some of our recent compostable drop off events (if it looks like plastic, it is not!) :

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Here is some news we’ve received from the company PacknWood about their impact on reducing carbon emissions. We order a variety of products from them and have always been impressed with their merchandise. Click the icon below for more information.

CO2 Neutral Company

PacknWood is proud to be a CO2 Neutral Company
Working in collaboration with CO2logic, we estimated the carbon emissions generated by our bio-based products and developed a carbon calculator to assess our product-related emissions. This calculation includes all relevant contributors of a package’s carbon footprint such as raw materials, energy use (for manufacturing and storage) and logistics. End of life emissions have been excluded as no reliable data is available for the customer disposal, after the products have been delivered to our clients. However, we want to stress the importance of not sending compostable products to landfills to minimize the environmental impact.Amongst our bio-based products, palm leaf products emit the lowest emission, while sugarcane products emit the highest (but are still much better for the environment than plastic alternatives). Taking direct responsibility for our emissions is our commitment as a sustainable packaging innovator. This is why all our sustainable and innovative packaging solutions sold in North America are certified CO2 Neutral in compliance with the PAS 2060 standard.

We offset all unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions by supporting a climate project in Uganda. Thanks to PacknWood’s annual contribution and active participation of local communities, we preserve about 5,000 trees. This investment also supports the local infrastructure, avoids toxic fumes and offsets more than 1,000 metric tons of CO2.

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Every customer who uses our certified CO2 Neutral packaging solutions is making an active contribution to protecting the climate. At the same time, the use of CO2 neutral packaging can have a positive effect on your company or event’s own carbon footprint.

 

Open House Tasting at Within Sodo 7.11.17

Colleen Carroll Photography

Come join us for a fun night of food, drinks, and festivities with some of the best event professionals in the area! We are so pleased to be a part of this evening that Sarah with Eventful Moments has put together at Within Sodo. Click on this link to register your party! Please invite anyone you know who is in the market for catering for their wedding or special event!

Click here to RSVP!

 

Here is a list of the fabulous vendors who are a part of this special event!

Venue and Bar: WithinSodo

Planner: EVENTful Moments

Caterer: Twelve Baskets Catering

Photographer: Melissa J Soule Photography

Florist: En Fleur Event Design

DJ: Otto-Matic Mobile Music

Rentals: Pedersen’s Event Rentals

Vintage Rentals: Vintage Ambiance

Chalk Art: Chalk Boss

Cake: The Cakewalk Shop

Hair and Makeup: Yessie Libby Makeup and Styling

 

Here are a few photos from some of the many fun events we have worked at Within Sodo!

Colleen Carroll Photography

Colleen Carroll Photography

Aya Sato Photography

Aya Sato Photography

Aya Sato Photography

Aya Sato Photography

Ashley Mae Scott Photography

Ashley Mae Scott Photography

Ashley Mae Scott Photography

Ashley Mae Scott Photography

Mike Fiechtner Photography

Mike Fiechtner Photography

Mike Fiechtner Photography

Bat Mitzvah Photo by Twelve Baskets Catering

Bat Mitzvah by Twelve Baskets Catering

Napkin Folds for Special Events and Weddings

David Lai Photography

David Lai Photography

Looking for an interesting and creative way to make your table look extra special? Here are some various folds we have done for clients as well as a few unique new styles we have seen recently!

Vintage Plates with “Waterfall Fold” linen napkins

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Flatware tucked into a “Pocket Fold” linen napkin

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Alyssa Wilcox Photography                                                   Aya Sato Photography

Printed menu on top of a “Rectangle Fold” linen napkin

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Twelve Baskets Catering Photograph

Use of greenery or leaves on simple “Rectangle” or “Pocket Fold” linen napkins

Amanda K Photography  Mike Fiechtner Photography

Amanda K Photography                                                  Mike Fiechtner Photography

The classic “Triangle Fold” on charger or straight on the table

Amanda Lloyd Photography  Angela and Evan Photography

Amanda Lloyd Photography                                                 Angela and Evan Photography

DIY (by the bride’s father!) Copper Napkin Rings on beautiful blue linen napkins!

Erin and Ray Photography

Erin and Ray Photography

Calligraphy name tags wrapped around a “Pointed Rectangle Fold” linen napkin

Mariah Gentry Photography

Mariah Gentry Photography

Here are a few looks that we hope to fold for your next event!

“Knotted” napkin fold

Delbarr Moradi via Pinterest

“Pocket Cone Fold” linen napkin with tucked herbs

The Cone Fabric Napkin Fold

via DIY Network

“Envelope Fold” with linen napkin

Envelope Napkin Fold via Martha Stewart

via Martha Stewart

Tiffany and Jeremy Robinswood House Wedding

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

Tiffany and Jeremy’s ceremony and reception at Robinswood House in Bellevue was a lovely coral, gold, and gray color theme with rustic modern accents and little succulent favors that tied into the floral design of the arrangements and bouquets. From the sweet little flower girls in white dresses and the bride and groom’s modern style to the glow stick dance party and late night snack sliders, this celebration was a perfect blend of the couple’s elegant yet fun-loving style. Besides having some great kid-friendly activities and books, the bride and groom also had some of their favorite yard games available post-ceremony for guests to enjoy the early summer weather, and by the end of the night you could tell that everyone was having the best time thanks to the thoughtful planning that went into this soiree! Thanks to Alyssa Wilcox Photography for the beautiful images!

Stationary Hors D’oeuvres
Signature Cheese Display
assorted domestic and imported hard and soft cheeses, tiered on slate tiles
served with sliced baguettes and gourmet and GF crackers

Tray-Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Northwest Wild Salmon Cakes
fresh wild Northwest in-house apple wood smoked salmon,
served crisp, topped with lemon dill aioli

Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates
oven-roasted bite-sized dates stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and drizzled with a maple balsamic reduction

Custom Buffet Menu
Peppercorn Beef Tender
peppercorn crusted and served with a juniper Demi-glace

Northwest Herb Crusted Chicken
crusted with herbs, pan-seared and served with a Northwest demi

Taro Cake With Wild Mushrooms
crispy taro cake topped with oven roasted asparagus and wild mushrooms, nestled on a bed of sautéed spinach

Roasted New Potatoes
baked in fresh herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

Brown Butter Broccolini
steamed and tossed with brown butter

Spring Wild Baby Greens & Strawberry Salad
wild baby greens, fresh strawberries, Feta & walnuts tossed in a Champagne viniagrette

Fresh Baked Sliced Artisan Bread & Assorted Rolls
served with butter

Late-Night Snack
All American Mini Burgers
served with cheese, lettuce, tomato & ketchup sweet pickle aioli

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© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

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© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

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© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

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© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

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© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

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© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

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© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

© Alyssa Wilcox Photography 2016

Venue: Robinswood House

Photographer: Alyssa Wilcox Photography

Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering

Florist and Coordinator: Love Blooms Event Design

Desserts and Cake: Dianne’s Delights

Coral Linen Napkins and “Urban Gold” Flatware: Cort Party Rentals

DJ and Photo Booth: David Leu

Party Bus: A&A Limos

 

 

Grace and Tai Jardin Del Sol Wedding

© Shane Welch Photography

Grace and Tai tied the knot at Jardin Del Sol in Snohomish on a lovely Saturday in August. Katie Slayton from Sprinkled in Seattle helped plan and coordinate this beautiful celebration and we just love the way it turned out! Twelve Baskets provided hors d’oeuvres and a family-style dinner al fresco. Shane Welch did an amazing job on the photos; they are absolutely stunning! The couple chose a PNW color theme of blues, greens, white and taupe with rustic elegant decor and light airy florals.

Tray-Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
Andouille sausage, garlic and Parmesan
Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Skewers
fresh cubed watermelon layered with Feta cheese and mint leaves
Crab Cakes
crisp sweet crab cakes, golden brown & topped with a fire-roasted poblano creme fraiche

Stationary Hors D’oeuvres

Cedar Plank Brie
double cream Brie grilled on a cedar plank, topped with our raspberry chipotle glaze, served with house made herb crackers and sliced fresh baguette

Custom Family Style Menu

Roasted Garlic Wild Salmon
wild salmon basted with slow-roasted garlic, fresh thyme, flash seared and served with a meyer lemon beurre blanc
Peppercorn Beef Tender
peppercorn crusted and served with a juniper Demi glaze
Stuffed Sun-dried Tomato Bell Pepper
stuffed with a creamy sun-dried tomato risotto
Mashed Cauliflower and Potato Puree
Seasonal Grilled Vegetables Garden Salad
fresh mixed greens with English cucumbers, grape tomatoes and assorted dressings on the side
Fresh Baked Sliced Artisan Bread & Assorted Rolls
served with butter

Shane Welch Photography

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Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Shane Welch Photography

Photographer: Shane Welch Photography

Venue: Jardin Del Sol

Planner: Sprinkled in Seattle

Caterer: Twelve Baskets Catering

DJ: Bugsie Productions

Florist: Studio 3 Floral Design

Linen Rentals: Grand Event Rentals

Tableware Rentals: Twelve Baskets Catering

 

 

Weddings in Woodinville 2017

We are so excited about being a part of Weddings in Woodinville again this year. We will be stationed at Woodhouse Wine Estates with a great team of incredible wedding professionals. Come sample our food and chat with us about your special day – We hope to see you there! Give us a call or email us at info(at)twelvebasketscatering(dot)com for special show pricing. 🙂

Weddings in Woodinville 2017

Winter Menus and Holiday Packages

Holiday Table

The holidays are just around the corner. Book your event now and you won’t have to worry about that aspect of your to-do list for the rest of the season! Take advantage of some of our delicious new menu items and old Twelve Baskets classics like our German and Scandinavian cookies and candies made from recipes passed down from our owners’ grandmothers. There is still a lot to choose from and your guests will be so impressed! Take a peek at our new menus and packages available and give us a call today to plan your social or company get-together!

Holiday Packages

Winter Dessert Menu

Winter Dessert Packages

 

Holiday Beverages

Expertise.com names Twelve Baskets top Caterer

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Expertise.com looked at 283 caterers in the area and named us one of the top 20 caterers in Seattle! The award was based on:

  • 1. Reputation

    A history of delighted customers as a signal of outstanding service.

  • 2. Credibility

    Building customer confidence with licensing, industry accreditations, and awards.

  • 3. Experience

    Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.

  • 4. Availability

    Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.

  • 5. Professionalism

    Providing customers a seamless experience both online and off.

  • 6. Engagement

    Actively engaged with their customers across a number of platforms.

 

Alicia and Eric’s Snohomish Farmer’s Market themed Wedding

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Eric and Alicia were married at Snohomish’s lovely Dairyland venue. It was a crisp Saturday in April and the weather held up beautifully! Blue skies and sunshine shone down on this sweet couple’s special day. Another sweet unexpected detail – the groom surprised the bride with the super cool Shutter Bus Photo Booth after the ceremony! We were able to supply some beautiful displays to make their market theme really stand out and Dairyland’s gorgeous interior and exterior was the perfect backdrop for the day!

Stationary Market Display:

Fresh Vegetable Display
medley of crisp, fresh vegetables colorfully displayed in glass vases
served with our signature creamy Parmesan dip
Signature Cheese Board
assorted domestic and imported hard and soft cheeses
served with sliced baguettes and gourmet and GF crackers
Fresh Artisan Bread Display

Tray Passed Hors d’Oeuvres:

Beef Bourguignon Purses
Athens phyllo shells filled with local Blue Mesa Ranch beef, caramelized onions, mushrooms, red wine and Gorgonzola cheese
Twice Baked Stuffed Baby Red Potatoes

Dinner Buffet:

Peppercorn Beef Tender
peppercorn crusted and served with a juniper Demi glace
Northwest Herb Crusted Chicken
crusted with herbs, pan-seared and served with a Northwest demi
Roasted New Potatoes
baked in fresh herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Brown Butter Broccolini
steamed and tossed with brown butter
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, fresh-baked croutons, and our house-made Caesar dressing
Fresh Macrina Bakery Breads with butter

Desserts:

Mini Cupcakes
miniature chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet cupcakes topped with swirled icing and color coordinated accents

Beverages:

Seasonally Infused Water, Strawberry Lemonade, Fresh Brewed Iced Tea, and Coffee Service

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Vendors:

Venue: Dairyland

Photographer: Jon Kaplan

Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering

Officiant: Annemarie Juhlian

Farm Tables and Benches: Dairyland

Day-Of Coordinator/DJ: PJ Parsons

Flowers and Decor: this was a DIY project

Cupcakes: Twelve Baskets Catering

Candy Buffet: Sweet Buffet Lady

Photo Booth: Shutter Bus Co.

Linen Napkins: Cort Party Rentals

Vintage Plates, Glassware, and Flatware: Twelve Baskets Catering

 

Twelve Baskets Catering featured on local Podcast

Shannon and Kim with From Ring to Veil

When Kim and Shannon from the PNW wedding podcast, Fom Ring to Veil, invited us to be on their show, I was a little nervous! I’m not the type who enjoys public speaking 😉 But since I got to be on the podcast with my dad and Twelve Baskets owner, John Bagge, it was so much fun and we’re grateful to have been a part of it! Kim and Shannon made it super easy and great – their blooming podcast is a wonderful tool and resource for anyone getting married or planning a big party.

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Our episode just aired today and you can find it on their website or subscribe on iTunes to get each new episode and never miss a tip!

You can also follow along on From Ring to Veil’s Facebook or twitter for help planning your big day!

-Jaffrey Bagge, Marketing and Social Media Manager for Twelve Baskets Catering

Brittany and Jake Swan Trail Farms Wedding

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Jake and Brittany were married at Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish on a lovely August day surrounded by friends and family. What a sweet and genuine couple! We were honored to be a part of this special day. Beautiful photographs provided by the talented Josh Newton. Dreamy color palette of Blush, Peach and Gold.

Take a peek at this amazing video from RP Imagery showing off the beautiful day!

Wedding Menu:

Stationary Hors D’oeuvres

Crab Rangoons
Crab and lightly spiced cream cheese wrapped in a crispy wonton, served with a sweet Malaysian sauce
Roma Tomato Bruschetta
Roma tomatoes marinated in a variety of savory spices with onions and fresh herbs & feta cheese,
served with sun-dried tomato crostini

Custom Buffet Menu

Grilled Flank Steak
local Blue Mesa Ranch steaks marinated in red wine, garlic and our special blend of spices, then seared to perfection over an open flame and served with our tri-peppercorn & sherry sauce
Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast
chicken breast marinated in white wine and fresh herbs, served with a creamy Camembert sauce.
Roasted New Potatoes
baked in fresh herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Seasonal Oven Roasted Vegetables
Garden Salad
fresh mixed greens with sliced carrots, English cucumbers, grape tomatoes and assorted dressings on the side
Fresh Macrina Bakery Sliced Artisan Bread
served with butter

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Venue: Swans Trail Farms
Photography: Josh Newton
Videography: RP Imagery
Florals: Kay from Seven Sister Designs
DJ: Radio Parties
Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering
Bridal Gown: Hayley Paige
Bridesmaid Dresses: JCrew
Bridal Hair: Charlotte Ware
Makeup Artist: Chelsey Matley Makeup
Rentals: AA Party Rentals

 

 

Snohomish Wedding Tour 2015

Come see us on May 31st at the Snohomish Wedding Tour! You’ll be able to visit up to 21 event venues around the beautiful Snohomish area and talk with some amazing event vendors at each location. Tickets are just $5/person for this self-guided tour of 21 venues scattered in and around Snohomish. Check-in begins at 9:30am at Snohomish Center at 506 Fourth Street, Snohomish. At check in you will receive your map and driving directions.

The great vendors who we will be working with at Belle Chapel:

Planning: Blush Celebrations

Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering

Beverages: Pour Girls and Some Guys

DJ: Triple J Music

Photography: Melissa Miksch

Rentals/Decor: Something Borrowed

 

Random House – Outlander Retreat Seattle

Thank you so much for taking a look at our page! We have LOTS of ideas for you from more recent events! Check out our current work here:

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Random House – Outlander Retreat Seattle

 

Last weekend we had the opportunity of being a part of an awesome event at Fischer Pavillion at Seattle Center. Random House put on a retreat conference to celebrate New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon’s new book in her Outlander series and we were so pleased to participate in the fun. We served an assortment of cheese from the British Isles and France, traditional Scottish breads, oatcakes, pickled onion, and chutneys, displayed dramatically with in-period decor, on silver and pewter platters with tartan accents, tray passed Mini Shepherds Pies, Smoked Salmon Oatcake Canape, Scottish Meatballs, Gazpacho Andaluz Shooters, and had Dessert Buffet of Scottish Shortbread Cookies, Lavender Fudge, Traditional Chocolate Fudge, and fruit kabobs with honey yogurt dip. It was a real medieval feast! We also served some fun non alcoholic beverages with ice cubes holding frozen herbs and berries – what a cute look. Our team had so much fun putting this event together and loved being able to create such a dreamy and magical set up. The staff on hand at the event had a blast as well; we even had traditional Scottish outfits on our bartenders – which of course the guests absolutely loved!

The biggest compliment we received that day were all of the photographs being taken on handheld devices and guests’ smartphones. We knew we had made an impression!

Can’t wait to check out the new Starz series starting August 9th. But first, need to pick up a copy of Outlander to read 😉

Photos in this blog were taken by Twelve Baskets Catering. For more lovely photos from the event photographers, O’Malley Photographers, click here.

Gorgeous floral installations: Love Blooms Event Design

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jodi and Cameron – Dairyland Wedding Sneak Peek

Our owners, John and Jamie Bagge’s youngest daughter was married at Woodland Meadow Farms early May and had their reception at the site’s new sister venue, Dairyland. It was the perfect day with the rain holding off at just the right moments and our whole team did an incredible job pulling off the most beautiful wedding ever (we might be biased, but it sure felt like it!). Vancouver based Green Ginger Photography did the most amazing job photographing this very special event and they sent us some stunning sneak peek pics that we would love to share with you! There were so many little details that were so carefully and preciously put together, but we’ll save that for the next post when we receive more photos from the photographer – You’ll just have to wait!

 

Photography: Green Ginger Photography

Venue: Woodland Meadow Farms and Dairyland

Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering

Rentals: AA Party Rentals, Vintage Ambiance(amazing market cart, vintage lounge furniture, and other gorgeous details), and tent through Grand Event Rentals

Flowers, Floral Crowns and Garlands: Bride, Mother of the Bride, and friends

Wedding Gown: Mother of the Bride

Little Succulent favors in branch vessels: Groom

Mismatched Vintage China: Twelve Baskets Catering