Inspiration to create an event to remember!

Leftbank Catering List, Vendor Community Jessica Gardner Leftbank Catering List, Vendor Community Jessica Gardner

Art of Catering

Art of Catering will execute your meal flawlessly with a blend of talented staff, beautiful presentation, and dynamic dishes. They believe that food is more than nourishment; it provides a way for people to come together, celebrate, and share an experience.

  • What lead you to open a catering company? Our founder, Larry Grimes, wanted to have a catering company that could offer guests a restaurant-quality experience with food cooked on-site and amazing service.

  • What type of events do you cater? We cater all types of events from intimate dinners in clients’ homes to large formal galas. Fun casual bbq’s to mind-blowing culinary experiences.

  • Is there a certain type of service or cuisine you specialize in? We customize all of our events to meet the needs of our clients.

  • What sets you apart from other caterers in the area? We are known for providing the highest quality food and best service experience in our area.

  • What is your favorite thing about the event industry? We get to work with an amazing group of event professionals—Portland is very lucky to have such a high caliber of event vendors.

  • Fun fact about you and/or your company: We are constantly challenging ourselves to be the best!

Photography Credits: Ben Pigao Photography (photo 1 & 2) | Mosca Studio (photo 3)

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Black Tie Affair

Whether you are planning a wedding or a gala (or any other type of event), a “black-tie” theme is always a great choice. Your guests will be in awe, you will feel elegant, and the event photos will be timeless!

Whether you are planning a wedding or a gala (or any other type of event), a “black-tie” theme is always a great choice. Your guests will be in awe, you will feel elegant, and the event photos will be timeless! Below you will find examples of the Harolds’s take on a black-tie affair during their March wedding. 

Clients used the Greatroom for their ceremony and then moved to the Clubroom for cocktail hour. While guests mingled, the Greatroom was transformed into the reception area where guests spent the remainder of the evening.

Venue: Leftbank Annex | Photographer: Rebecca Rizzo Photographics | Catering: Elephants Catering + Events | Ice Cubes & Display: PDX Ice | Gown: Badgley Mischka | Floral: Flowers by Nancy Joslin | Hair: Jhane Shephard-Howard | Makeup: Yur Girl Ken | Couple: Charles + Kristina Harold 

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