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“To the Arctic” Screening at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Posted by: Marvin Hanashiro
April 25th, 2012 >> Events
On Tuesday, April 17, The Abbey Catering had the pleasure of catering a reception for over 200 special attendees of a premiere screening of the new IMAX film “To the Arctic” at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park.
Prior to the show, guests were able to explore the venue and enjoy a bevy of dishes and beverages, including citrus and herb-marinated chicken skewers over a bed of butter and bay leaf basmati rice, with our signature salad of mixed greens with caramelized walnuts, dried cranberries, feta cheese and our homemade raspberry vinaigrette. To add to the occasion, we displayed our martini appetizer tree and floating buffet, which gave guests ideas for upcoming parties and receptions of their own!
The guests could not stop talking about the food, and one guest asked me if we sold our homemade raspberry vinaigrette in stores! What a compliment! It was a fun time had by all and we look forward to many more events at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. We also greatly appreciate our partnership with them and are honored to be of their preferred caterers.
For the last several years, the Abbey has partnered with the San Diego Museum of Art for their Flowers After Hours portion of Art Alive. Each year, artists from around the community converge to create artistic expressions through floral masterpiece. This year was no exception and certainly pushed things to the next level starting with the centerpiece Tree in the main rotunda resplendent with light emitting diodes dancing through the flowers. Upwards of 650 guests roamed the museum sampling food and beverages while soaking in the brilliance of our local artists. What a joy it was to join our good friends Sarah , Samantha, and their entire team from San Diego Museum of Art. Thank you for the opportunity to represent and thank you to all of the artists and Vendors who donated their artwork and time.
Check out http://youtu.be/qtmbsAQCINs for an awesome short video!
Are you in the mood to rock around the clock? Host a sock hop party! Gather your friends and roll up your jeans. A 50s sock hop can be a great party theme that gets everyone involved and on the dance floor. That’s exactly what Ascent Reality did for their Holiday Party at The Cuvier Club. The T-Birds and the Pink Ladies were present as they twisted the night away. “Grease is the Word”!
Grease was the word as the movie “Grease” was played throughout the night to really put everyone in the mood. It was a great way for people to take a break from the sock hop and enjoy the movie projected on the wall like you were at the drive-in. Guys with their greased back hair and white shirt with rolled up sleeves and the ladies with cat eyed rimmed glasses and pony tails were dancing to the dj rockin’ tunes and to a live performer (dance, instructor/singer) who looked like a cross between Marilyn Monroe and Sandy from Grease. What an amazing voice she had and she was very beautiful as well.
Betsy Adams and her co-workers were in the Christmas spirit as “Danny and Sandy” got down to yester years’ past tunes and had a wonderful feast of food and spirits. Appetizers that were tray passed included: coconut shrimp, meatball skewers, and Margherita pizza. On top of that, they enjoyed dining on 4 different stations of food. There was a Sliders Bar & Gourmet Mac-n-cheese station with all the fixings. Let’s also not forget the “shaken, not stirred” Salad Bar. For dessert, this event through its guests back to a vintage era of non computers and innocent fun by having The Floats Bar, complete with different sodas, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup.
Happy Holidays to Team Ascent from everyone at The Abbey. Thank you to taking us back to an era of fun and laughter and transforming The Abbey to a 50’s dinner, drive-in movie theme.
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Queen of Hearts at the Beautiful Seaside Cuvier Club, La Jolla
Posted by: Jaime
December 22nd, 2011 >> Events
It was a beautiful clear crisp day where after months of planning and organizing the royal court for Joy Lomahan and Noah Silva had their ceremony amongst the royal court of 150 admiring guests at The Cuvier Club. At 2:30pm Joy and Noah wed on December 2, 2011. Colors of cobalt blue, black and white swirls and charcoal grey splashed the romantic, intimate and personal wedding where all the guests felt at home. The flowers were art to me. They looked like they were picked from a magical garden. The blues drew from the color of the ocean and the reds of a Royal Court.
Joy and I wanted to plan a wedding where 150 guests would feel like they were of royalty, but yet comfortable and at home. So listening to the bride’s ideas and with the collaboration of my ideas, we were able to have a posh reception in the main ballroom of the beautiful Cuvier Club under the strings of lights that hanged from above bringing a feel of an old world Italian setting a fresco. The mix of 16 tables of decadent linens; alternating colors and flower; different textiles and stationary’s; accents of lights and candle light; brought excitement to the dinner party. Every table became a part of the celebration. After working so many wedding, I am able to offer many ideas and styles to bring any wedding to the next level and make it always unique for each bride.
The food…amazing of course! Instead of as sit down dinner, we planned to have the guests be a part of the experience and we created 4 stations of presented meals. The court was able to choose the personalization of a the Abbey Salad, the char grilled chicken station with gorgonzola cream sauce and seasoned grilled vegetables, or the slow cooked braised short ribs with garlic cream cheese mashed potatoes. The fourth station was created for the vegetarians where they had portabella mushroom ravioli. However, I made the fourth station extra special for the newlyweds special guests of the royal court, the ring bearers and the flower girls. We created this station for the kids to be part of the wedding too. . The fourth station was created for the vegetarians where they had portabella mushroom ravioli. However, I made the fourth station extra special for the newlyweds special guests of the royal court, the ring bearers and the flower girls. We created this station for the kids to be part of the wedding too. You could see that they were excited to be part of the experience. As having the chosen to have an all inclusive wedding package, the beautiful couple chooses to have a Euro coffee bar that offered unique lattes and cappuccino’s as one of their options. It set a tone of refinement and it complimented the extensive dessert bar which had cupcakes, cookies, candies, and more. The foods of the night were fir for a king and queen.
As the night came to an end, Joy and Noah, family and friends, experienced a warm and breathe taking conclusion of sparklers to conclude the fairy tale wedding. The young couple departed to start their new life together.
Congratulations Joy and Noah Silva!
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After months of planning, Christmas came for Kristina Schulz and the company she works for, T.Y. Lin International Group. Decisions were to be made, and the stockings were hung and all of The Abbey’s helpers were there in order to make wishes of celebrating a year of prosperity and good fortune.
The North Pole of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park is a place for history and memory. And as we all know, San Diego lacks the traditional feeling of a wintery Christmas in a perfect climate. So San Diego gets into a Holiday spirit by kicking off the season in Balboa Park. Where they are having a grand celebration in San Diego, a two night extravaganza – where close to 300,000 people come to Balboa Park for the December Nights to celebrate with food, music, and numerous events the park offers. The season continues throughout the month with Balboa Park hosting numerous holiday parties and events.
The Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), founded in 1983, possesses an international reputation of excellence through its presentation of high quality exhibitions, lectures, publications and films. A museum without walls since 1972, MOPA became what it is today when the City of San Diego donated a 7,000-square-foot, custom-designed space in the Casa de Balboa Building in Balboa Park.
MOPA has one of the largest photography publication collections in the country
and is a one-of-a-kind destination for scholars, researchers and professional photographers. Having a Christmas party at MOPA is a great way to make memories and using San Diego’s finest A-List Catering Company, The Abbey Catering Company to create the layout is the way to go. We offer nothing but impeccable service, a cheerful attitude, and first class service that will make any holiday party a hit. Happy Holidays to Kristina and T.Y. Lin International Group! Being the Senior Event Captain and being the perfectionist that I am, you will always have a perfect celebration for any occasion. All the details and objectives that Kristina wanted for her company were met and then exceeded. I was able to give her ideas and suggestions for their night to be both a happy and delicious one. The food, appetizers, and 3 course meal were sumptuous and 5 stars. The elaborate display of desserts and coffee were stunning and exuded a feeling of celebration. All of this happened in the main lobby of MOPA and the guests were able to wander through the museum and have a memorable night.
For those boys and girls who ended up on Santa’s “Naughty” list this year, Yelp San Diego hosted their annual XXX-Mas Party at The Cuvier Club on December 12 for Elite Yelpers, and the party definitely made a few elves blush and giggle.
Yelpers enjoyed a plethora of delights and activities throughout the evening, including a hosted bar and delectable appetizers provided by The Abbey Catering. With a signature vodka cocktail in hand, guests were able to sample and raved about such treats as juicy chicken satay skewers with a Thai peanut sauce, thick and meaty beef sliders, crispy coconut-crusted golden shrimp with a sweet Thai aioli, and vegetable fritters with a roasted garlic horseradish cream sauce.
Since it was a Christmas party with a sinful twist, Yelpers came dressed (or undressed) in all sorts of costumes, as anything from naughty Santa girls to Christmas-inspired flashers. To capture the imaginative costumes, The Abbey Catering’s state-of-the-art photobooth was on hand all night, so guests had a photo keepsake of the evening and were even able to post their shenanigans on Facebook from the photobooth. In true Yelp fashion, those who “checked in” to the party received a free Yelp watch and Yelp koozies (one of my favorite items).
With a little liquid courage, Yelpers got the place all steamed up (literally), by shaking their groove thing in the main banquet hall while DJ Connor rocked the beats. Before the end of the evening, several lucky Yelpers won some amazing raffle prizes donated by The Cuvier Club and The Abbey Catering. Some guests with the best costumes won an intimate dinner for two provided by The Abbey Catering. Others won weekend getaways for a Las Vegas strip penthouse, with the grand prize being a one week’s stay in a beautiful Puerto Vallarta villa.
All in all, The Cuvier Club and The Abbey Catering had an amazing time with Yelp San Diego and the party proved boys and girls on the “Naughty” list have way more fun!
This wedding was hot off the press! Cecilia and Scott Kopchinsky led the pack as the hottest of 2012 as they reinvented the fan bouquet. The fan bouquet was the wedding craze of the Victorian Era. Only the wedding queens of 2012 could revive a two century old style.
Although with a lot of creativity and love the wedding took place at the beautiful and historic Thursday Club in Point Loma. Built in 1928, The Thursday Club is known for being one of San Diego’s beautiful and historical landmarks. This charming old Mission style house is located on the California coast with a panoramic ocean view. The grounds include an elegant garden path, which adds to the ambiance of any event. It is here that Cecilia, in a sophisticated and stunning laced wedding gown, seemed to step out from the latest pages of Brides Magazine, accompanied by her ever so handsome husband, Scott. With the help of her bride’s maids, her wedding coordinator Sharon Cole, and Event Planner Jaime Soto Jr. They were able to bring to life a modern vision rooted in an era of eloquence and chivalry and still bringing a fresh and modern twist to it. Originally from the Victorian Era, the fan bouquet became popular in the 1980’s. This type of bridal bouquet is traditionally made with fancy lace and a bouquet of flowers, covering the fan and conforming to the arc. The Kopchinsky’s avoided the drudges of an old-fashioned wedding by using thick paper to create fans adorned with more ornate papers. They also had handmade coasters with origami flowers of different colors. Birch wood branches to hold the dangling fans aloft throughout the room bringing sensitivity and ease. It made one of those secretly prized and understated statements. More and more brides now a day are giving up traditional wedding planning and opting for a green wedding. Green weddings utilize all the perfections of modern day recycling. Some common options often chosen are the recycling invitations, letters, wood and papers – giving purpose to old items turning them into beautiful favors, table number plaques, and other décor. Their use of vintage paper at their eco friendly wedding gave that extra sense of style. And now this vintage theme seems to be taking over as 2012 comes around! 
Their entire theme was completed by the standing stained glass windows that surrounded the main ballroom and the vintage light fixtures, wall sconces, and ornate crown molding. The guests were captivated in every sensory aspect from the feel of the décor to the taste of the food. They chose a pre-set salad made of rustic tomato with cucumber, feta, olives and pickled red onions topped with chive oil and balsamic dressing. The main entrée was served from a presented buffet. Two items were served: the choice of succulent slow braised short ribs in a demi –glaze with gremalata or a fresh grilled Citrus Mahi Mahi with sides of sautéed mushrooms and Orzo salad with cherry tomatoes in vinaigrette. Dessert was a decadent fresh strawberry Bavarian cake with white chocolate shavings and a 3 layer red velvet cake that was to die for! It was nothing short of a night to be remembered. The evening came to an end and Cecilia and Scott rejoiced and reflected on the day and thanked the me and the Abbey for making their dream comes true. I am so happy again to be part of another beautiful and perfect wedding and to be blessed to make two new friends.
Del Mar Powerhouse
Posted by: Chris Campbell
November 23rd, 2011 >> Events, Preferred Venues, Weddings
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- The Power House ceremony site
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- Ceremony celebration
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- Inside the Power House
For the ultimate beachfront wedding, look no further than The Powerhouse Community Center on Coast Boulevard in Del Mar. This venue can host a wedding or event of up to 120 seated guests, with Del Mar Beach as your backdrop and an indoor reception to keep the party strong.
You could begin your wedding or event with a ceremony and cocktail reception to follow on the West Patio with picturesque Del Mar Beach as the scenic panoramic backdrop. After you and your guests have taken in what nature has to offer, move into the main and upstairs floor space of The Powerhouse for a seated dinner of up to 120 guests. Guests can also be seated in the covered patio, weather permitting. After dinner, stay inside to dance to the music played by a DJ or small band while enjoying the company of your guests.
After a bit of entertainment, escape to the upstairs deck for some fresh ocean air and look upon the shoreline through one of the venue’s coin-operated telescopes or step off the property and onto the sand for a leisurely nighttime stroll.
Parking can be a bit tough in this area, since the venue is on the beach and nestled between Seagrove Park and fine dining restaurants. However street parking and private parking lots are available. This much sought-after venue books out well in advance, with events beginning as early as noon and ending no later than 10pm.
Rental fees are done by the hour or purchased as an all-day event and vary depending on the day of the week and month, but a 3 hour minimum is required to secure your date. The venue includes the complimentary use of 60” round guest tables, 120 white padded folding chairs, as well as some additional banquet tables, which is a great bonus and savings. For availability and more information call us at ( 888) 238-0949 at extension 2.
On a Sunday evening seven venues in La Jolla, including the Cuvier Club, opened their doors to the public for an afternoon filled with music, entertainment, and light refreshments. The goal of the event was to allow guests to explore the cultural zone of La Jolla, and many of the venues also provided tours of their facility.
At the Cuvier Club, over 150 guests brought their dancing shoes and swing danced to their hearts content to lively swing music as well as sets by an amazing Zydeco band. Guests were also tantalized with refreshments provided by The Abbey Catering, and servers were dressed as WWII military personnel with trays filled with juicy chicken satay skewers and a sweet Thai chile sauce, roasted garlic hummus and pita, tangy ceviche on cucumber slices, and mini pulled beef on crostinis.
It was such an amazing afternoon filled with fun, neighbors, and new friends!
The San Diego Hall of Champions
Posted by: Robert Battoe
November 17th, 2011 >> Events, Preferred Venues, Weddings
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- Another view
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- View coming into the conference hall
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- Hall of Champions catered event
Are you a sports enthusiast? Do you appreciate San Diego’s rich sports history? Are you searching for the perfect venue to host your next corporate event? Then look no further than the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum in the beautiful Balboa Park. Boasting over 68,000 square feet of banquet, reception and meeting space, the Hall of Champions is perfect for your next event destination.
The Hall of Champions has three levels, each befitting for events of different sizes and directions. The lower level has a theater complete with audio and visual capabilities, as well as a gallery for a seated reception of up to 350 guests. The main level, with 30’ ceilings, two large video screens and a decorative sail, can accommodate 400 guests for a seated reception or 500 guests for theater-style seating. If your event or meeting is smaller in scale an ideal space can be the San Diego Sports Commission Boardroom or the Walter Zable Banquet Room & Terrace in the upper level of the museum. The Boardroom has a U-shaped table for 40 guests, as well as a drop down video screen, dry erase board, and attached catering preparation area. The adjacent Walter Zable Banquet Room & Terrace has room for a seated reception of 120 guests and the outside terrace has a capacity of 60 guests.
All venue rentals include tables and chairs, a PA system, house lighting, as well as a free two hour setup and one hour tear down. Parking is abundant in Balboa Park and there are three adjacent lots next to the museum.
For more information and to schedule a visit, you can make an appointment by contacting their Events Department at (619) 699-2309.