Most people don't realize the importance of color in making an event successful. Even the most casual or informal gathering can benefit from color in food and decoration--why put out something ugly or boring for your guests? And this doesn't have to take much time; try what's easiest for you and gauge the results.
Three ways you can use color to jazz up your event--impress people!
Have different colored foods--In the photo above on the top from the wedding we did last week, the Exec Chef chose a tray design that combined bright red in the tomato concassé, purple in the onion and fontina confit, the pale-colored salmon mousse tartlets, and a bright red, hollowed-out bell pepper filled with the green of fresh dill.
Do you see why the colors of the food make the tray pop against our client's chosen ivory satin table overlay, and next to the organic pear tree table greenery?
Use garnishes to add color--Hollowed-out red bell peppers filled with fresh dill, green onion, or chive bunches (pack tightly or they'll flop over too much), green or purple grapes, organic flowerheads, fried parsley (it curls up), or heaps of fresh basil or another herb don't take much time. Or for a casual event we like filling a small clean flowerpot (or one lined with a napkin) or a bowl with fresh herbs or piled up small fruits like kumquats on a bed of fresh greenery or fresh herbs--put in the middle of your food tray for a festive but not too formal touch.
Use linens, plates, and/or napkins to add color--What color is the event room? You can either choose a color that picks up a color on the walls or in the furnishings or choose a contrasting color to make your event tables pop. Careful: Astrobrights never look good.
In the photo above on the bottom from the defunct Domino magazine, the red-inspired table shows how a bright or strong color looks well in a contemporary or traditional setting, either with today's white or beige backgrounds or against a soft or medium-colored background such as pale blue or deep yellow. Or you can use table runners to add color, again, either to pick up a background color or contrast with the background colors.
Enjoy!
Kristina
Kristina RÃos de Lumbreras, Ph.D.
Director of Sales and Operations/Event Manager
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
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