Getting Ready Brunch Charcuterie Catering in Portland, Oregon | Getting Hitched
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For our separate girls and boys getting ready glam parties the morning-of our big day, we didn’t want our friends and family getting hangry and it setting a bad tone for the rest of the day, so we knew we needed to feed them something! Charcuterie has always been a staple love of Kathryn’s and she had been casual Instagram friends with a local PDX gourmet charcuterie company for a while, admiring from afar: the one and only gather + give. She just knew she had to reach out! Through them, we discovered the perfect getting ready brunch charcuterie catering in Portland, Oregon for our crew.
Charcuterie Catering in Portland, Oregon
We started by sharing our vision: Some traditional charcuterie (like meats, cheeses, fruits) and a more elaborate “brunch board” with bagels and pastries, just to have some more substantial bites as well. The owner, Terena, went above and beyond to make our vision come to life and worked with some very strict dietary needs for the custom solo boxes we were ordering for certain people. We came up with the concept of individual solo boxes for the boys group which she will deliver to our hotel, and a larger platter spread for the girls group to be delivered to The Loft at the venue, based on our group sizes.
A couple weeks out from our big day, we panicked a little as we assessed the final head counts and reached out, asking if there was any way to increase the amount of food a little. Terena was just returning from a trip to Amsterdam and got back to us quickly, reassuring us that it would be no problem at all! We have appreciated her flexibility and eagerness to make our big day special.
Here’s a few of the questions we asked Terena in the beginning:
Would you be willing to do a brunch spread aside from your charcuterie specialty?
How much charcuterie would you suggest for our group size?
Are you able to accommodate strict dietary needs? What about placing the meat enough away from the cheese to keep it separate for veggie folks?
Our groups could not have been more stoked to taste Terena’s delicate, delicious creations. Nobody was hangry and everyone felt ready to start the big day off right! You can hire g+g for a variety of events (or just because!) - go give them a follow!
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About the Couple
We’re Jared and Kathryn - Olympia, Washington natives that have dated since April 2013 (a whole decade in, baby!) and have lived together a majority of those years as well. Jared is launching into his career in IT, and Kathryn is the owner of a freelance content marketing agency serving clients across the country. Together we’re tech nerds, Pacific Northwest travelers, the ultimate foodies, and drag show lovers. We’re so excited to share our wedding journey with you + hope to provide some insight that helps you along the way!
