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Vibrant Table Virtual Events Reheating Instructions

July 10, 2020 Filed Under: Uncategorized

Enjoy your meal at the start of the auction for a full culinary experience! Please follow the suggested timeline below.

6:00pm Preheat oven to 350°.
6:20pm Place Pinot Braised Short Rib into heated oven.
6:30pm Begin salad assembly, see instructions below.
6:35pm Add Roasted Garlic Polenta & Asparagus to heated oven. Place Amaranth Polenta cake into heated oven.
6:40pm Heat Mushroom Demi Sauce according to instructions below. Mix Herb Pesto Garnish for Amaranth Polenta Primavera.
6:50pm Remove Pinot Braised Short Rib and Roasted Garlic Polenta & Asparagus from oven if heated throughout, plate as shown below. Remove Amaranth Polenta cake from oven if heated throughout. Place Herb Pesto Garnish on serving plate, plate amaranth cake & primavera on top of the pesto as shown in menu pictures.
6:55pm Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy!
7:00pm Live program begins.

Pinot Braised Short Rib & Mushroom Demi (GF)

Preheat oven to 350°.
Place the aluminum container(s) onto a baking sheet, leaving covered.
Place the baking sheet onto the middle oven rack.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the beef is heated through.
Meanwhile, place the Mushroom Demi Sauce in a small sauté pan.
Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring often for about 5 minutes.
Serve with heated Polenta Cake and Asparagus.

Roasted Garlic Polenta & Asparagus (GF, V)

Place the aluminum container(s) onto a baking sheet and remove the cover.
Place the baking sheet onto the middle oven rack (oven at 350°)
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until Polenta & Asparagus are heated through.
Serve with the heated Pinot Braised Short Rib & Mushroom Demi.

Grilled Asparagus and Burrata Salad (GF, V)

Place the Asparagus and Green Chickpeas into a bowl and toss with the desired amount of Lemon Vinaigrette.
Lay the dressed Asparagus and Chickpeas across the center of a serving plate. Keeping the vegetables tight and linear.
Place the Pickled Radishes around the Asparagus and Chickpeas.
Using a spoon remove the Burrata from it’s packaging and gently place in the center of the Asparagus & Chickpeas. (Omit Burrata for Vegan Salad). Drizzle the Burrata with the provided Olive Oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Amaranth Polenta Primavera (GF, V) contains nuts

Vegetable Primavera & Herb Pesto

Place the aluminum container(s) onto a baking sheet and remove the cover.
Place the baking sheet onto the middle oven rack (oven at 350°)
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until Amaranth cake are heated through.
Meanwhile, place all the ingredients for the garnish into a small bowl.
Mix these ingredients and set aside.
To plate, place the Herb Pesto onto the left side of a serving plate.
Use the side of a spoon and drag the pesto across the plate. This creates a “smear” of pesto.
Once the Amaranth cake is hot, use a spatula to place the cake on top.
of the pesto smear in the middle of the plate. Pile the primavera across.
the top of the Amaranth cake and garnish with the pine nut, pepper & herb mix

Tillamook Cheddar Mac & Cheese (V)

Preheat oven to 350˚
Place the aluminum container onto a baking sheet and leave covered.
Place the baking sheet onto the middle oven rack.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
Carefully remove the cover, stir & serve.

Invited to an Oregon Wedding and Don’t Know What to Wear?

February 13, 2018 Filed Under: Events, Factual FAQs, Inspiring Ideas, Uncategorized, Weddings

From dreamy ceremonies on the Oregon coast to funky Portland soirees, Oregon can host a multitude of wedding styles all year. As a guest, this variety can be fantastic but leaves us scratching our heads as to what to wear.

Worry not! We’ve got you covered.

Consider these elements when dressing for your next wedding:

Weather

If you hadn’t noticed, it rains here. Even in summer months, a sunny day isn’t guaranteed! Have a backup plan and bring a small umbrella for outdoor ceremonies/receptions.

For coastal weddings, the weather is even more unpredictable and becomes chilly in the evening. Bring an extra layer. If the attire is ‘beach formal’, consider bringing a jacket or wrap to pair with dresses or linen sport coat to pair with a shirt and pants.

Venue

There are so many wonderful venues in Portland that each carries their own vibe. While the invite should ultimately dictate the style of dress, it’s good to consider the venue as well both in style and venue setting (indoor/outdoor).

For example, the Portland Art Museum and Treasury Ballroom are indoor, architecturally beautiful sites that pair well with glamorous looks. Outdoor venues like Barn Kestral and Lan Su Chinese Gardens may invite lighter color palettes and an extra pair of shoes! Not every venue is heel-friendly.

Requested Attire

When we think of Portland, we often think of its casual vibe but that doesn’t mean casual attire for every wedding. Keep the formality of the wedding in mind. Most invitations will indicate the desired guest attire. Reference the Wedding Style Guide below.

Buying different looks (especially formal) for every wedding can get expensive. We recommend utilizing a rental site such as Rent the Runway or The Black Tux to look sharp without spending a fortune.

And formal attire doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with your dress or suit. For example, if you need to dress formally for an Art Museum wedding but want something playful too, consider renting a rose colored or tartan suit.

Season

Consider fabrics appropriate for the season. Linen and chambray jackets are fantastic for warmer months while velvets and tweeds are perfect for the winter.

Still need some help? Portland has a Black Tux showroom where you can try on different styles before renting.

Happy Oregon wedding seasons!

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Vibrant Table Catering and Events is a leader in event innovation, providing award-winning catering, venue management, floral and décor and event production. Our culinary style is inventive, diverse and event inspired.

Portland Showcase at the Armory

June 9, 2017 Filed Under: Catering, Events, News, Spectacular Spaces, Uncategorized, Venues, Vibrant Vendors

Vibrant Table showcased Portland’s bounty to the nation’s elite organization for American theaters, the Theater Communications Group, on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Portland Center Stage hosted the annual TCG conference in early June, and invited their preferred Portland catering vendors to participate, offering prime exposure to impress upon the masses, Portland’s amazing culinary talent. The Armory’s space was transformed into a Portland Wonderland with entertainment lined up by the Ukeladies, break dancers, Oregon’s iconic Unipiper, and more.

Beverages were provided by Artslandia and Deschutes, and on the Mezzanine level, Vibrant Table was accompanied by fellow Portland based catering companies including Artemis, Art of Catering, Devil’s Food and Hunt & Gather.

Our Oregon-centric hors d’oeuvres were the crowd favorite Beet Napoleon with chevre, orange-honey and toasted hazelnuts, and our Spicy Port-Poached Figs wrapped in prosciutto.

Take a bow for a job well done, Portland Center Stage. Thank you for inviting us to participate.

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As one of Oregon’s premier hospitality purveyors, VT Group provides casual to high-end, full-service catering, event production and facility management. VT Group’s flagship brands include Vibrant Table Catering & Events, Food in Bloom Catering, f&b cafe and catering, and Vibrant Flowers. VT Group also manages several of the city’s most beautiful and diverse spaces including five event venues and three cafe locations in the Portland Metro area.

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