D’Amico Hospitality, Catering by Design, and 24 Carrots Catering & Events are all proud members of the ICA. For more information on how to join the ICA and to be notified of future catering industry webinars, events, and education opportunities, visit internationalcaterers.org . highlight the artistry, precision, and passion behind the world’s best catered events. Whether bringing guests through golden hour memories, mountain ranch romance, or breezy seaside bliss, these caterers turned meals into moments. Their work reminds us all: the best events aren’t just attended—they’re felt. Looking for more award-winning inspiration? Explore all the CATIE award finalists and recipients at https://www.internationalcaterers. org , and be the first to know when submissions open for the 2026 awards. Let your next event tell a story that lingers long after the last bite. small plates like lobster tortellini and saffron-poached shrimp. What made “Sea La Vie” shine was the seamless blend of style and substance. From its curated playlists to its open-fire cooking demos and midnight paella, every detail was designed to delight the senses. The result? An event as memorable as a postcard from paradise. Where art meets appetite The 2025 CATIE awards once again
D’Amico Hospitality received the CATIE award for Best Catered Event for its “Golden Hour Gathering.” Photo courtesy D’Amico Hospitality
Whether bringing guests through golden hour memories, mountain ranch romance, or breezy seaside bliss, these caterers turned meals into moments.”
Finalist: “Sea La Vie” by 24 Carrots Catering & Events “Sea La Vie,” created by 24 Carrots Catering & Events, captured the essence of coastal luxury and artistic flair for a lavish birthday celebration by the sea. Inspired by the client’s love for travel, cuisine, and the ocean, the event design combined Mediterranean influences with a boho-chic sensibility. Guests were welcomed by an Aperol spritz wall and invited into a vibrant tented space adorned with dried palms, macramé details, and sunset-hued floral arrangements. A seafood-forward menu featured interactive elements like a ceviche station with house-pickled accompaniments, plus signature
Guests were treated to a menu rooted in regional ingredients and elevated technique. Highlights included a Cacio e Pepe Pasta Wheel station, Green Chile Braised Short Ribs, Jalapeño Elk Sliders, and the show-stopping Braised Bison Braciole. The couple’s personal touches shone through, from the Penn State Creamery ice cream flown in from their alma mater to a custom-built espresso bar housed inside a vintage covered wagon— crafted especially at the father-of- the-groom’s request. This event’s success was a testament to detailed planning and creative problem-solving. Despite the remote mountain location and cross-country coordination, Catering by Design ensured that every plate told a piece of the couple’s story.
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