At my office, we’ve been shopping caterers for a big Open House we are doing in October. So we were recently invited to a Holiday Open House by one of the caterers here in Birmingham that we have used several times, Kathy G’s & who we are using for our party. They put on a big spread (and you know how I love to eat!) & me & the HR Manager went after work one night to check it out. It was held at a local restaurant & they really did a great job with it. As we walked in the door, this is the Christmas tree arrangement that greeted us. This picture doesn’t do it justice, but it was beautiful…softly lit wrapped golden packages with an array of faux trees.
There were all sorts of tasty food temptations out for us to sample all we wanted! This was mussels on the shell, with sauteed shrimp in the middle.
This was the dessert table (which is always MY favorite..with my sweet tooth!). They had creme brulee, white chocolate covered strawberries, white chocolate mousse, & tiny red velvet cakes. I ate plenty!
More of the dessert table, those strawberries were fantastic!
Tenderloin & potatoes. This was really yummy too.
Here’s an arrangement on one of the tables that we especially loved.
She was serving polenta with sauteed wild mushrooms on the side. Delish!
This was some sort of fish & chips dish…we didn’t care for it all that much.
Pink flowers & lots of candles on the display tables.
More tasty tidbits. I think this is more of the fish with potatoes. 
Another tablescape shot by the polenta table.
One of the tablescapes with a centerpiece.
Gold trees & red apples on another table.
This beautiful centerpiece was all real fruit & flowers & just breathtaking. It was huge too, which you really can’t tell from the pic. Probably at least 3 feet tall.
Another display of real fruit. Now, who’s ready for Christmas?? I can’t quite get into it yet. I love to drag my stuff out around Thanksgiving.
Hey Rhonda, it’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!! LOL. Looks like the dream job to me. Congratulations on finding something so well suited for you.
Have a blessed day!
Their display was absolutely gorgeous. Those fruit pieces were stunning! And the food looked pretty good too. Must be nice to have a job that you love that much.
Love,
Julie
Looks wonderful Rhoda! What a fun evening…I would have enjoyed this, also.
Pat
Look at you, sacrificing time at home to work long hours… That looks absolutely incredible!!
I love Kathy G’s. We used to use them at Southern Progress all the time. They probably still do.
I got so many good ideas just now! I have a round beveled mirror I could put dipped strawberries on. Love the little tree grouping with no ornaments too. And the roses down in the glass…the polenta served in glasses…thanks!
I’m in love with the tree arrangements for Christmas, it’s an alternative for me with Three cats.
Lucky you…nice job and I got some great ideas from the photos!
Miss Janice
I can see why you love your job. What fun. Everything looked beautiful.
Thanks for sharing Rhoda.
Have a great day!
Rosemary
Wow, I think I gained five pounds just looking at all that food! 😉 Beautiful!
Wow! What an elegant spread! Looks like a fun time.
Beautiful, Beautiful!!
Rhoda, what a dream job! Are they hiring? I could move. Kids, what kids?
Heather
WOW, just WOW!!! Looks like it was a super fun evening and everything was so beautiful 🙂 You are very blessed to have such a fabulous job – I would go back to work in a heartbeat if I had your job! LOL
You’re making me hungry! What a great job….checking out caterers. Everything looks incredible…..kinda like a cruise ship!
Rhonda,
Those displays were beautiful! The food presentation was very appealing. I can’t wait to hear how your event turns out.
Penny
Wow…everything looked beautiful and yummy! Looks like my kind of party!
Hugs!
Kat
Oh what fun this must have been! I need to get a snack now! Somehow Wheat Thins and Cheddar just don’t seem good enough after that 🙁
love the pink Christmas things…and the birch tree vignette…looks like a great event…what a lucky gal you are to have to work so hard…blessings, rebecca
This is the first time I’ve seen your blog. It looks wonderful, but looking at all that yummy food makes me hungry! LOL