Holiday parties are back, and hands-on experiential themes are more popular than ever, especially for those seeking something beyond the normal restaurant setting for their upcoming events. If you’re planning on hosting an intimate gathering in the Philadelphia area, look no further than Celebrity Chef Jen Carroll’s studio, where her expert team specializes in curating those elevated, sometimes unexpected experiences that are all the rage right now.
Chef Jen loves enjoying new food, cities, and cultures, which led her to work in San Francisco, New York City, Washington DC, St. Thomas, Bermuda, and of course in her beloved hometown of Philadelphia. Her competitive spirit drives her desire to work with the best in her industry and set standards above the norm. Couple that spirit with her drive, and it’s no surprise that she’s not only an award-winning chef but also a Bravo Top Chef finalist, all-star judge, and mentor. But throwing parties & creating joy is what keeps her inspired.
Whether it’s a formal sit-down dinner, cooking demo, team-building activity, or casual cocktail party, guests are always immersed in a memorable, experience-focused event that is seamlessly coordinated for the host, who is guided through the decision-making process by one of the Carroll Couture Cuisine Team members to curate the perfect vibe.
One recent event included a laughter-filled evening of team-building activities complete with a highly competitive trivia game, a hands-on culinary challenge, and a multi-course dinner. During the trivia challenge, teams either won perks or had chances to sabotage their competitors by choosing ingredients like tuna fish or sour patch kids to use while cooking their dishes to be later judged by Chef Jen. The group said it was hands-down the best event they have ever had.
The studio can accommodate 12 for a seated meal or 20 for a standing reception. The dining table is located directly beyond Chef Jen’s open kitchen, giving guests the opportunity to watch the magic happen as the meal is prepared.
Check out these four fabulous holiday looks curated by the team at Carroll Couture Cuisine and Papertini Event Design. From moody, lux and lustrous vibes to the feels of a Scandinavian winter wonderland, the tables were dressed for every type of festive occasion, client event, or business dinner. The versatility of each look lends itself to being dressed up or dressed down depending on their client’s vision.
LOOK ONE – Nordic Elegance
GET THIS LOOK: Petal Dinner Plate 10.5″, Petal Lunch Plate 9″, Petal Saucer 5.25″, Petal Cup, Branson Salad/Cake Fork, Branson Dinner Fork, Branson Dinner Knife, Branson Soup/Dessert Spoon, Ivory Shantung 18″ Square Dinner Napkin, White Goblet 12 oz., Regency Clear Goblet 9 oz., Brooks Votive Clear, Dolores Votive Clear
LOOK TWO – Nautical Holiday
GET THIS LOOK: Metallic Glass Charger 12.5″ Copper Sand, Glacier Dinner Plate 10.5″, Glacier Lunch Plate 9.5″, Carnegie Hill Salad/Cake Fork, Carnegie Hill Dinner Fork, Carnegie Hill Steak Knife, Carnegie Hill Salad Knife, Bentley Cobalt Blue Print, Paloma White Wine Glass 8 oz. (Discontinued), Paloma Flute Glass 8 oz. (Discontinued), Sussex Sapphire Tinted Goblet 12 oz.
LOOK THREE – Luxe and Lustrous
GET THIS LOOK: Sunshine Velvet Ruched Velvet Tablecloth, Vanderbilt Black Salad/Cake Fork, Vanderbilt Black Dinner Fork, Vanderbilt Black Dinner Knife, Vanderbilt Black Salad Knife, Vanderbilt Black Soup/Dessert Spoon, Glass Rope Charger 13″ Black, Halo Dinner Plate 11″, White Irish Linen Napkin 18″ Square Dinner Napkin, Stockholm Tinted Smoke Glass 15 oz., Stockholm Crystal Highball Glass 16.25 oz., Stockholm Crystal Flute Glass 6.5 oz., Hearst Votive Smoke, Hearst Votive Amber
LOOK FOUR – Hints of Spring
GET THIS LOOK: Diamond Embossed Dinner Plate 10.5″, Loom Gold Lunch Plate 9″, Spring Green Nu Weave Dinner Square Napkin, Athens Red Wine Glass 12 oz., Athens White Wine Glass 8 oz., Cut Crystal Rocks Glass 10.25 oz., Gramercy Gold Hammered Dinner Fork, Gramercy Gold Hammered Dinner Knife, Gramercy Gold Hammered Salad Knife, Gramercy Gold Hammered Salad/Cake Fork, Gramercy Gold Hammered Teaspoon
Our special thanks to Celebrity Chef Jen Carroll, Papertini Event Design and Love Me Do Photo. For more information on events at Carroll Couture Cuisine inquire here.