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One Year In…

March 2, 2021 Filed Under: Uncategorized

2020 brought many changes to us all; some welcome, some more challenging.  We are grateful to have spent this past year refocusing on our Vibrant Table Community and how we can best serve you now and in the future.  We are really excited about the new year and the ways we have both expanded and refined our offerings.

VT menus are now seasonally focused using local purveyors.  As such, our seasonal menus are crafted and published 9 – 12 months prior to each season.

f&b catering is now officially a part of Vibrant Table!  VT was always the parent company, however with the current times and refining and refocusing our efforts, f&b catering is now a part of VT Delivery Services.  Same great food, same great chefs and service, simply a new name:  VT Business Delivery.

Our delivery services expanded in 2020, as well.  Wherever your guests may be, we can bring the food (and the party)!  We now offer meal delivery to help support your virtual event AND a variety of amazing celebration and gift boxes perfect for sharing with your team, whether that be colleagues or loved ones.  We can also deliver to your home a selection of catered, heat and serve meals to help support your personal weekly meal planning.

Again, thank you for hanging in there with us. Your support truly means the world.

“May we always return in plenty to a community that has given us so much.” – Vibrant Table Catering & Events Toast

Vibrant Table Catering & Events Supports Local Non-Profits, Tribal Nations & Food Insecure Community

January 13, 2021 Filed Under: Uncategorized

Vibrant Table has created a new line of business that provides Virtual Event meals for non-profit organization guests. The NPO organizes their virtual event, and VT will deliver the three course meal to patron’s homes with simple re-heat and plating instructions. The goal is to recreate the live shared meal experience that coincides with the live virtual gala. Several organizations have met or exceeded their goal, which is phenomenal given the climate.

NPO’s Vibrant Table has partnered with during COVID for virtual events: Cascade AIDS Project, Portland Center Stage, NAYA, Planned Parenthood, Youth Rights & Justice, Meals on Wheels, Maybelle Center for Community, Raphael House and more, creating and delivering over 3000 meals. Additional information on Vibrant Table Virtual Events, the process, and roster of past organizations can be found here: https://www.vibranttablevirtualevents.com/

Additionally, VT has also had the privilege to partner with The Wave Foundation Food Program who receives federal and private philanthropic funding, along with donated food product to provide meals for the food insecure. VT receives those raw ingredients and develops them into prepared meals that require simple re-heating once delivered. Most of the deliveries are for Native American communities around the state, primarily Umatilla and Warm Springs Reservations.  VT has created about 2000 meals for this effort so far.

Lastly, via funding from Project Access Now, VT has been able to provide warm meals to communities in need such as Blanchet House, New Avenues for Youth and Adelante Mujeres, over 1200 meals. Vibrant Table is also partnering with Oregon Food Bank on ways they can assist their efforts, as well. VT has also had success in providing services to Portland corporate organizations during the pandemic; converting their holiday party budget to holiday gift baskets or delivered dinners to their employees instead.

 

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.

Wedding Guest Style Guide The Black Tux

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!

 

Vibrant Table

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

Feel free to share but I appreciate you leave my logo, name or a link to the photo! LCA 2014 PDX #lcapdx2014 ©Evrim Icoz Photography

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.

©Evrim Icoz Photography

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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.

Our mission is to foster exemplary relationships within our community, developing and maintaining quality connections with partners who share our same ambition, drive and values.

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