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Wedding Showcase and Tasting at Robinswood House Bellevue
Join us at Bellevue’s historic Robinswood House wedding and event venue in a beautiful garden and park setting. We will be sharing some bites and treats along with some other vendors at this Venue Open House. This event is free to all. Here is a link to information on their website.
Saturday, January 26th at Robinswood House in Bellevue from 10:30am til 1:30pm.
Hope to see you there! Feel free to give us a call to ask any questions you might have. 425.576.1000
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2018 Fall and Winter Menu
Our new Fall and Holiday Menu is out! Check out these delicious new menu items below and give us a call to schedule your next event. We’d love to be a part of your holiday gatherings. Thanks to the photographers who shared their talents with us.
James and Veronica’s Fairytale Thornewood Castle Wedding
Thornewood Castle is pretty much the most unique wedding venue in the state of Washington. Brick by brick, this now 500 year old castle was brought over from England in the early 1900s and rebuilt using the original wood, bricks, paneling, stained glass, and other part. It took three ships to bring everything over to the Pacific Northwest! Not only is this amazing piece of architecture so beautiful, it is also located in the most beautiful, peaceful garden and waterfront setting. We love working at Thornewood, not only for the amazing charm but the current owners take such care in making sure every wedding is flawless. The landscaping is so perfect for the setting and there are countless romantic places to take photographs of the couple; it’s a photographer’s dream and Megan Montalvo obviously had a glorious time! We just love the images she captured! Continue reading “James and Veronica’s Fairytale Thornewood Castle Wedding”
Alissa and Dan – Green Gates at Flowing Lake
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.
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Experience Corporate Woodinville 2018
We had the honor of participating in the 1st Annual Experience Corporate Woodinville tour this past May and had so much fun meeting all kinds of event planners and working with an incredible team of pros. Most people think of weddings when they think of Woodinville venues, but many of these beautiful spaces also host great events for corporate or social gatherings and meetings! The day of the tour was perfect… nice and sunny, not too hot, blue skies and sunglasses all around. All the guests were saying how much they enjoyed viewing the venues, drinking wine, and eating all the tasty food at each location. One of the coolest parts of the event was that they asked guests to bring items to donate to local school programs who would give the items to those less fortunate in our communities. It was a huge success! We hope that we will have the opportunity to be a part of your next special event in Woodinville, so give us a call today!
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!
Catering at Columbia Winery
We’ve had the honor of being added to Columbia Winery‘s exclusive list and we cannot wait to begin catering events there! This winery has been around since 1962 and has been hosting weddings and events for years. They have recently renovated their beautiful facilities and it is a wonderful location for weddings, galas, parties, and corporate gatherings. Continue reading “Catering at Columbia Winery”
New Holiday Fall and Winter Menu
Our new 2017 Holiday Fall and Winter menus are available now! There are some exciting new additions and classic favorites.
Caterers uniting for a Cause
PUGET SOUND CATERING NETWORK JOINS FORCES TO HELP FEED SEATTLE’S HUNGRY
16 PUGET SOUND CATERERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN A “CATERROUND FOOD DRIVE” THIS AUGUST
(Seattle, WA) During the month of August, 16 regional caterers will help give back to their neighborhood food banks of choice via the collection of non-perishable items for #Cater4Cans. Food will be donated by staff members, their vendors, and neighbors, who can drop off contributions to the participating businesses. Each Friday, the caterers will record the number of items they’ve collected along with the respective weight. Final weigh-in will be Thursday, August 31. Shortly thereafter, distribution will be made to food banks across the city.
The collection idea was hatched last summer, when catering company, DSquared, hosted an internal employee food drive and were able to collect about 500 items of food that was donated to Seattle’s YouthCare. The contribution provided a big win for both DSquared’s 150 employees and the organization.
In 2017, company owners, David Haggerty, Meg Haggerty, and David Meckstroth, decided to engage the entire Puget Sound catering community to see if they could make an even bigger impact. They reached out to their colleagues, via their industry group called CaterRound, and within a few days, 15 caterers jumped at the chance to join them. The catering companies are located across the region: from Georgetown to the south and north to Edmonds, Kirkland and Redmond on the Eastside, and even Puyallup. Nancy Donier, of Kaspars Catering and Special Events in Magnolia is an enthusiastic participant: “Giving back always sounds good to us and to do it with our peers…so much better.” Shelby Sewell of Foodz Catering in the SODO neighborhood says: “Our company is excited to participate. Cater4Cans will be great for team building while also helping our immediate community.”
“We really don’t know what to expect in terms of how much food we can collect in August,” says David Haggerty. “But we do know that giving is contagious and that the employees from all of these companies are really excited to take part in this friendly competition and most worthwhile endeavor. We hope that residents in these neighborhoods will help pitch in and drop off a can, or 4, to boost the impact that we can make.”
PARTICIPATING CATERERS AND FOOD BANKS: Please drop off non-perishables to these local businesses and they will deliver to the corresponding food banks!
BALLARD
Cameron Catering – University District Food Bank
CENTRAL AREA
Ravishing Radish Catering – Pike Market Food Bank
EDMONDS
Shooby Doo Catering – Edmonds Food Bank
GEORGETOWN/COLUMBIA CITY
Gourmondo Catering & Café Company – Food Lifeline
KIRKLAND
Twelve Baskets Catering – Hopelink Redmond
MAGNOLIA
Kaspars Catering and Special Events– Interbay Tent City
Terentinocatering.com – Queen Anne Food Bank
PUYALLUP
Toscanos Italian Grill – Edgewood Foodbank
QUEEN ANNE
Madres Kitchen – Union Gospel Mission
REDMOND
Green Apple Events and Catering – Hopelink Redmond
SODO
DSquared Company– White Center Food Bank
Foodz Catering – Ballard Food Bank
Herban Feast Catering – Vashon Maury Community Food Bank
On Safari Foods – West Seattle Food Bank
WEST SEATTLE
Open House Tasting at Within Sodo 7.11.17
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
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
Aya Sato Photography
Ashley Mae Scott Photography
Mike Fiechtner Photography
Bat Mitzvah Photo by Twelve Baskets Catering
Napkin Folds for Special Events and Weddings
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
Sasha Reiko Photography Green Ginger Photography
Flatware tucked into a “Pocket Fold” linen napkin
Alyssa Wilcox Photography Aya Sato Photography
Printed menu on top of a “Rectangle Fold” linen napkin
Twelve Baskets Catering Photograph
Use of greenery or leaves on simple “Rectangle” or “Pocket Fold” linen napkins
Amanda K Photography Mike Fiechtner Photography
The classic “Triangle Fold” on charger or straight on the table
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
Calligraphy name tags wrapped around a “Pointed Rectangle Fold” linen napkin
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
via DIY Network
“Envelope Fold” with linen napkin
via Martha Stewart
Tiffany and Jeremy Robinswood House Wedding
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
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
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
Photographer: Shane Welch Photography
Venue: Jardin Del Sol
Planner: Sprinkled in Seattle
Caterer: Twelve Baskets Catering
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. 🙂
Winter Menus and Holiday Packages
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!
Amy and Joe’s Fall Wedding at DeLille Cellars
Joe and Amy’s crisp October wedding last year was just perfectly planned and designed with gorgeous autumn colors and decor. From the wine colored bridesmaid dresses, to the cafe au lait dahlias and orange pumpkins, the color theme was exactly fitting! DeLille Cellars, while often seen as a summer venue, was just right for this fall soiree! Betty Elaine captured everything so elegantly and you can just feel the love between these two. 🙂
Tray-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Caprese Skewer Shooter
fresh mozzarella, basil, and grape tomatoes skewered on a vial of balsamic vinaigrette
Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates
oven-roasted bite-sized dates stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and drizzled with a maple balsamic reduction
Mini Grilled Cheese Wedges
grilled Tillamook cheddar cheese sandwich triangle
Custom Family-Style Menu
Northwest Herb Crusted Chicken
locally sourced chicken crusted with herbs, pan-seared and served with a Northwest demi
Mustard Seed Crusted Pork Loin
served on a bed of grilled Radicchio, Canelinni bean and pancetta batons
Cavitappi Primavera
with seasonal vegetables in a roasted garlic buerre blanc
Roasted New Potatoes
baked in fresh herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
Mixed Field Greens
fresh mixed greens served with candied pecans, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese and raspberry vinaigrette
Fresh Baked Sliced Artisan Bread & Assorted Rolls served with butter
Venue: Delille Cellars
Photographer: Betty Elaine
Farm Tables: Seattle Farm Tables
Catering and Tableware: Twelve Baskets Catering
Linens: Cort Party Rentals
Florist: Verbena Floral
Hair and Makeup: Posh Styling
Invitations and Menus: Designed by the bride through Minted.
Bride’s Gown: La Belle Elaine’s Bridal Shop
DJ: Sounds Unlimited
Wedding Cake: Macrina Bakery
Allison and David – Trinity Tree Farm Wedding
Allison and David had a gorgeous day for their wedding at Trinity Tree Farm. And the couple put together some beautiful decor elements that made such a huge impact on the atmosphere of the celebration, including the florals and centerpieces! The bride also made 1000 tiny folded paper cranes as one of the sweet traditions they included in their wedding day. Check out these beautiful photos from the talented Vail Studio!
Menu:
Stationary Hors d’Oeuvres:
Mini Fresh Fruit Kabobs
bites of cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries and grapes
Meatballs
served with teriyaki sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
sun-dried tomato pesto with creamed goat cheese
Dinner:
Grilled Rosemary Chicken Breast
chicken breast marinated in white wine and fresh herbs, served with a fine herb & white wine sauce
Grilled Flank Steak
fresh steaks marinated in red wine, garlic and spices, then seared over an open flame and served with our tri-peppercorn & sherry sauce
Stuffed Wild Rice and Vegetable Bell Pepper
stuffed with wild & brown rice, diced seasonal vegetables, and a creamy coconut sauce
Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
roasted with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and herbs
Brown Butter Broccolini
steamed and tossed with brown butter
Huckleberry Mixed Field Greens
fresh mixed field greens with huckleberries, goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts tossed with a light huckleberry vinaigrette
Fresh Baked Assorted Rolls
served with butter
Dessert Buffet
Oreo Dream Triangles
six layers of white and dark chocolate, loaded with Oreo cookie pieces
Brownie Bites
a blend of bittersweet chocolate chunks, chips and Hershey’s kisses
Meyer Lemon Bites
with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust
Sweet & Salty Blondie Bites
chewy, buttery sea salt blondie bites featuring butterscotch and chocolate chips, walnuts piece and shredded coconut
Mini Chocolate Mousse Shooters
silky chocolate mousse with a dollop of whipped cream, served in square shot glasses with demitasse spoons
French Salted Caramel Macarons
moist, wheat-free, melt in your mouth almond cookie with salted caramel filling
Honey Lavender French Macarons
moist, wheat-free, melt in your mouth lavender almond cookie with honey filling
Photographer: Vail Studio
Venue: Trinity Tree Farm
Catering and Tableware: Twelve Baskets Catering
Flowers: DIY
Cinematography: Medici Studios Look at the beautiful video from their wedding here
Makeup and Hair: Tanya Hair and Makeup
Linens and Cupcake Stand: Cort Party Rentals
Expertise.com names Twelve Baskets top Caterer
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:
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1. Reputation
A history of delighted customers as a signal of outstanding service.
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2. Credibility
Building customer confidence with licensing, industry accreditations, and awards.
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3. Experience
Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.
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4. Availability
Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.
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5. Professionalism
Providing customers a seamless experience both online and off.
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6. Engagement
Actively engaged with their customers across a number of platforms.
Alicia and Eric’s Snohomish Farmer’s Market themed Wedding
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
Check out these gorgeous photos from Jon Kaplan Photography:
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
Weddings in Woodinville – Award Winner!
We were thrilled to hear that Weddings in Woodinville has received the award from Seattle Bride Magazine as the Best Wedding Show for 2016! We had such a wonderful time being a part of this awesome production. So many amazing wedding professionals in one place! We are so excited to be a part of the next one and hope you’re able to come to the tour in 2017!
We worked with some incredible event pros at The Woodhouse Wine Estates to create a PNW Chalet themed winter wonderland. Katie Slayton of Sprinkled in Seattle came up with the luxurious theme, and she along with some fabulous help, worked hard to put together this beautiful event!
Photography: David Cho
Floral Design: Studio 3
Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering
Rentals: Pedersen’s and Grand Event Rentals
Specialty Rentals: Make a Scene
Calligraphy and Signs: Krisanna Elizabeth
Makeup and Hair: Anne Timss
Cake: Baked.
Valet and Transportation: Butler Valet
Photo Booth: Fun Frames
Reception Table: Seattle Farm Tables
Guest Accommodations: Redmond Hyatt House
Alison and Keith’s Garden Wedding
Keith and Alison had a beautiful, intimate, un-plugged May wedding at Robinswood House in Bellevue on a quiet Thursday evening(weekday weddings are becoming more and more popular!) and their color palette highlighted the natural beauty of the garden surrounding their ceremony and reception. After a tray-passed app and cocktail hour, the couple celebrated their wedding with a delicious dinner with friends and family and danced into the still-lit night of our late northern sunsets. Gorgeous photos from the talented Jenny Storment
Color Palette: Silver, Dusty Blue, Lavender, Dusty Rose
Tray-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres: Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Mini Skewers and Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates
Dinner: Northwest BBQ – Maple Syrup Glazed Salmon Skewers, Rosemary Baked Chicken Breast, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Greek Greens Salad, and Assorted Fresh Baked Macrina Rolls
Refreshments: Berry and Herb Infused Water, Lavender Lemonade, and Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Desserts: Brownie, Meyer Lemon, and Sweet & Salty Blondie Bites
Did you happen to notice there were NO CAMERA PHONES in the shots from the ceremony??? LOVE un-plugged weddings! See more of the story on Jenny Storment’s Blog
Venue: Robinswood House
Photographer: Jenny Storment Photography
Caterer: Twelve Baskets Catering
Rentals including Vintage Plates: Twelve Baskets Catering
Day-Of Coordinator: Muse Dezign
Officiant: Rev. Ray Van Winkle
Hair and Makeup: Kat Green – MakeupLove
Wedding Gown: The Wedding Bell
Twelve Baskets Catering featured on local Podcast
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.
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
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Jodi and Cameron – Green Wedding Shoes Feature
Our owners’ daughter, Jodi Bagge, was married last year at the woodsy and natural Woodland Meadow Farms wedding venue in Snohomish. After a beautiful ceremony where guests surrounded the couple in a circle, the entire wedding party loaded into a tractor drawn antique trailor and played instruments and sang songs to the bride and groom while the wedding guests drove caravan style down the country road behind them to Dairyland for the reception waving hand-made ribbon batons from their windows. The whimsical feel of the day was captured beautifully by Green Ginger Photography and we are honored to share the feature on Green Wedding Shoes wedding site here.
Available Positions at Twelve Baskets Catering! Seattle Wedding and Event Catering
Banquet Cook (part to possibly full time and seasonal )
Twelve Baskets Catering (strictly off-premise) and Executive Chef Phil Collins are seeking to hire talented Banquet Cooks. This position will be a mix of AM and PM shifts preparing and finishing both hot and cold menu items. Candidates with experience in “from scratch cooking” who are detail oriented , reliable, fun to work with, and have a desire to work and learn from a highly trained and skilled executive chef should apply today.
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years line and banquet cooking experience in a busy mid to upscale from scratch kitchen, will be culinary driven and dedicated to their craft, and will work hard with a sense of urgency while having fun in a team environment. Hotel cooking, banquet cooking and a culinary school degree are a huge plus. This is a part time position with flexible hours along with potential growth opportunities for the right candidate. Full time possibility for the right person.
Related skills needed:
Proper Kitchen procedures and organization knowledge
Work in a team atmosphere
Strong knife skills
Understanding of from scratch cooking
Can read and speak English
Entry level understanding of pastry and desserts (not mandatory)
Fish cookery knowledge +
Meat cookery knowledge +
Charcuterie
Exceptional palette
Knowledge of Gluten and Dairy Free cooking +
Curious and inspired by food and creating something special
Culinary driven and want to take our catering clients experience to the next level
Seasonal and On-Call Event Staff
We are looking for quality seasonal on call event staff for serving, bartending, and a few lead event captains to work our off premise weddings, social and corporate events. We are looking for team players that are friendly, outgoing, hard working, efficient and who really care about the guests and clients. We are a regional top ten award winning catering company located in Kirkland but we work all over the Seattle Metro area.
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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
Cathy and Ethan – Mercer Island Wedding Catering
Cathy and Ethan had their ceremony and reception at the Mercer Island Community Center. We just love all the fun vintage-themed DIY touches throughout the detail shots! Beautiful photographs by Anda Photography.
There were some guests with Celiac disease and the bride and groom made sure to have some options for them… 2 kinds of hard Cider and some gluten free dinner and dessert items as well!
Here is the yummy menu they chose:
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 fine herb & white wine sauce
Stuffed Bell Peppers
stuffed with wild rice and sautéed vegetables, topped with a three cheese blend
Roasted New Potatoes
baked in fresh herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Strawberry Spinach Salad
fresh baby spinach tossed with toasted almonds, gorgonzola, and sliced local strawberries then drizzled with house made white balsamic and poppy seed dressing
Assorted Macrina Bakery Rolls served with butter
Photography: Anda Photography
Venue: Mercer Island Community Center
Catering: Twelve Baskets Catering
Cake and Cupcakes: Stuffed Cakes
Day-of-Coordinator: Emma Misner with Seattle Event Planners
Hostessing: Invisible Hostess
Decor and Styling: Bride and Groom, DIY!
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
Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Awards 2014
Seattle, WA – January 20th, 2014 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, named Twelve Baskets Catering as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014 for Catering in Seattle!
The WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014 recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. The esteemed awards are given to the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their professional achievements from the previous year.
While many industry award winners are selected by the host organization, the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ winners are determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Twelve Baskets. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality, quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from their past clients.
“There’s no better way to start the year than by honoring the hard work, commitment and success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “It is exciting to celebrate a sixth year recognizing businesses whose clients believe they are committed to quality, professionalism and all around top-notch service. We are honored to recognize Twelve Baskets Catering for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”
As a Couples’ Choice Awards™ winner, Twelve Baskets Catering is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout North America and abroad.
Twelve Baskets is proud to be one of the top Caterers in the Seattle area in the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards™ 2014.
For more information about Twelve Baskets Catering, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at www.weddingwire.com/twelvebasketscatering.
To learn more about the Couple’s Choice Awards™, please visit www.weddingwire.com/couples-choice-awards.
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire™, the nation’s leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.