Carrot-chip ribbons are a popular and easy-to-make garnish, as seen here atop a roast tenderloin of beef with horseradish cream and brandied mushrooms.
Photo: Erin Hession Photography
Thomas Caterers of Distinction executive chef Rachanee Keovorabouth presented many examples of unique garnishes during her presentation, including this ginger miso butter salmon accompanied by a lemon nori-dusted salmon skin chip and forbidden black fried rice and broccoli puree.
Photo: Erin Hession Photography
Edible flowers are another decorative garnish that can be used with meats or served with desserts, like this key lime fruit tart topped with strawberry hibiscus fruit leather, and garnished with strawberry sauce painting, lemon sauce, and micro edible flowers.
Photo: Erin Hession Photography
Wolf Trap Ball
The 41st annual Wolf Trap Ball took place September 16 at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia. Yellowstone National Park inspired the main dinner course of grilled bison, herbed risotto, and heirloom cauliflower garnished with spinach puree and elderberry sorghum syrup.
Photo: A.E. Landes Photography
Beer-Can Chicken Display
Innovative Dining Group in Los Angeles is now offering pulled beer-can chicken served on corn cakes with pickled watermelon.
Photo: Courtesy of the Innovative Dining Group
Pretzels with Cheddar Pilsner Sauce
For a beer-infused catering idea, Patina Catering in Los Angeles is offering traditional baked pretzels served with cheddar-pilsner sauce.
Photo: Courtesy of Patina Restaurant Group
When guests can grab individual portions, they don't leave a mess on a buffet. Wolfgang Puck Catering creates action stations offering dishes on small plates and mini verrines arranged on trays and risers, which is both convenient for guests and also remains tidy.
Photo: Courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering
