One particularly popular and eye-catching piece was the cotton candy tree, which saw the wispy sweet treats clipped to a willow-tree-shaped metal frame.
Photo: Erik Valind
Push Pops on Melons
Guests could pluck honeydew push pops, which also contained caviar and crème fraîche, from a melon.
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The contraption that held paper cones of truffle tater tots was a nod to trapeze acts.
Photo: Erik Valind
Even popcorn matched the design of the event: custom boxes were served from a small rolling cart in flavors like sea salt and vinegar as well as pancetta and maple.
Photo: Erik Valind
Rustic Scenery
A display for Strongbow cider at the Grand Tasting featured rows of upside-down bottles slotted into wooden boards. Gold-painted apples in barrels, trees, and loose piles added to the scene.
Photo: Elizabeth Renfrow for BizBash
To serve fresh fruit, Chicago catering firm Limelight inserts skewers into a decorative wall featuring colorful wallpaper that can be customized for any event. Guests then dip the fruit into accompanying sauces.
Photo: Erika DuFour Photography
For an upscale camp-themed affair, try KG Fare Catering & Events' mess-free take on s'mores, displayed on clothespins.
Photo: KG Fare Catering & Events
Ome Caterers provided a make-your-own trail mix bar.
Photo: Shooting Stars Pro
Other food options included doughnut-hole skewers (pictured), waffle cones with fruit, and mini bagels and lox.
Photo: Belen Aquino, Gerber Scarpelli
