Outstanding in the Field

I've been wanting to incorporate more stories about sustainability, local farms and producers, and talented chefs into my photography and this Outstanding in the Field dinner at Barrier Island Oyster Company was the perfect opportunity. Grateful to have captured such a meaningful evening with incredible people passionate about food and the environment. Special thanks to Barrier Island Oyster Co., Holy City Hogs, Graft Wine, and all the amazing collaborators for their inspiring work and dedication to the Lowcountry community! I am not sure how frequently I will post, but feel free to subscribe while I figure out this whole Substack thing ?? #Sustainability #LocalFarms #Photography #LowcountryLife #Charleston

Transforming visions into unforgettable experiences. ?? Proud of the collaborative journey that transformed this modern industrial space in the center of Los Angeles into a beautiful orange grove. From conceptualization to ingredient selection, our passion lies in crafting tailor-made experiences that exceed expectations. Chef:?Melissa King Location:?Cooper Design Space Guest artist:?Maurice Harris Coffee:?Laidrey Coffee Roasters Beverages:?The Whaling Club Glassware:?Estelle Colored GLass Music:?Kene O Creative:?Cartwright Special thanks:?Compostable Photographer:?Katie Katz #customevents?#customeventproduction?#outstandingevents?#losangelesevents?#orangegrove?#marketingactivation

Bridges are not just swift transportation for people on the go. A bridge can also be a place to slow down, connect and take in the view. The Dallas skyline and a bridge table for 600 — the extraordinary setting for a recent Outstanding in the Field private event. Guests arrived to a welcome reception with live music before finding their seats at the (very long) table, set along a pedestrian bridge downtown. As the colors faded and the city’s lights blinked on, the glow of creative candle centerpieces and twinkle lights suspended above added sparkle to the evening. Guests grabbed the blankets draped on the backs of their chairs to wrap around their festive attire. As everybody left, the cozy party favors were playful capes slung over their shoulders, a lasting memory of the gathering, gone without a trace by the time the city sprung to life the next morning. #customevents?#privateevents?#eventproducer?#longtable?#dallastx

? We’re hiring satellites! ? We’re seeking hardworking, hospitality-minded service team members with a passion for human connection and a sense of adventure. We are hiring seasonal production crew members to travel alongside our 2024 Tour and work any or all of our events across the continental US. You can find the full schedule on our website. As a member of our crew, you’ll get to experience a wealth of sustainable farms, hidden orchards, vast ranches, and other epic spots while supporting our entire team in executing events and serving the long table. Apply here - https://lnkd.in/gqTGSZiH Know someone who’s perfect for the gig? Tag them.

It's happening now! The 2024 Tour is ON SALE ?? Buy your tickets and join us out in the field at the link - https://lnkd.in/gsgqzTVB

The beauty of a beach dinner? Guests get to kick off their shoes and sink their toes into the sugar-white sand. We did just that at our recent event at Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island. The long table was wrapped in a cozy windscreen on a sunny but surprisingly wintry Florida day. Chefs from the Beach House and other Chiles Hospitality restaurants across the island warmed everyone from the inside out with Petrichor mushroom bourguignon and Gamble Creek Farms lemongrass-ginger broth before we lit the bonfires for a cozy sunset viewing.??

In 2023, our Custom Experiences team set many unique tables. Across eleven states, we made weddings, corporate celebrations, farm fundraisers — even a Super Bowl party — come to life. Planning a special event in 2024??Connect with our Custom Experiences team here - https://lnkd.in/gEQnB9fW We built some of our most significant tables ever in 2023. - Eight hundred guests under sparkling desert skies just outside of Las Vegas... - Six hundred guests stretching across a bridge in downtown Dallas, Texas. We held intimate gatherings in spectacular places. - From citrus groves in Florida... - to seaside in the Hamptons.... - and nestled in a historic barn in Aspen, Colorado. We dined in renowned environments. - Washington, DC's Union Station with American Express... - and the iconic Malibu Pier.

We’re leaving the pristine valleys and black sand beaches of Hawaii for juicy citrus and buttery oysters in Florida and the Gulf. See you at the table ??

At Kualoa Ranch, even the seemingly never-ending table felt small amidst the massive scale of the “Jurassic” Valley serving 360 degree views of ocean and lush hillsides. A tasting tour, tracing the journey from fresh cacao to finished chocolate, set the stage for a sensory meal. Aromas of saffron and sumac drifted on the island breezes as chefs Ahu Hettema & Nili Yildirim poured their hearts into an aromatic feast of Turkish flavors.

Did you know — Flying Disc Ranch is named for Robert Lower's original dream for the property? He wanted to build a camp for competitive Ultimate Frisbee players. Now, Robert grows over 16 varieties of dates in a lush, permaculture jungle in the middle of the California desert. Growing wild between the towering date trees are globes of beet-red pomegranates, peachy grapefruits and bright lemons, all part of his free-form approach to farming. Flying Disc will be the finale of our Winter Tour, which begins tomorrow!?