PRESS + AWARDS
Accolades and press
We've earned our wings... Some even think we deserve halos.
Here’s a list of the many awards A Divine Event has recently been awarded, plus a selection of our favorite media mentions.
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 The Knot - Fall/Winter 2011 - Download PDF
The Knot asked recent newlyweds to review the professionals who made their wedding dreams into reality. The result? Their annual list of the top-rated Georgia wedding vendors. We are so honored to have won the Best of Catering award! Huge thanks to all our brides who gave us tons of props online! This review might just be our favorite: "One word to describe my overall experience and quality of food with A Divine Event: Perfection! I just cannot say enough good things about this company". |
 Brides Atlanta - Fall/Winter 2011 - Download PDF
Each year, the Editor of Brides Atlanta magazine awards top-notch special event vendors with an official Editor's Choice Award based on professionalism and innovation. Guess what? We won for Best Caterer!" The editorial staff at Brides Atlanta would like to officially recognize the amazing, forward-thinking, art-creating, call-returning, trend-making wedding vendors who inspire and delight us every time we craft an issue of our magazine. And, most importantly, we would like to share this winning list with our readers - it's a great place to start assembling your dream team." |
 Atlanta Weddings - Fall/Winter 2011 - Download PDF
Last year A Divine Event produced a wedding in downtown Atlanta's historic Oakland Cemetery. I know what you're thinking.....a wedding?.....in a cemetery? It's true, and it was nothing like you may assume. From the “Vintage Savannah” décor to the Southern inspired menu, our team at A Divine Event was glowing like proud parents by the end of the event. It’s always a treat when we get the opportunity to create a themed celebration from the décor to the menu and customize the entire event experience for both bride and guests. And it's an even bigger treat when that wedding ends up in a beautiful magazine! |
 Event Solutions Magazine - December 2011 - Download PDF
Your guests love to eat, and you love to feed them. When you team with a top- notch caterer, it makes the experience even more satisfying for everyone involved. Event Solutions Magazine checked in with some of their favorites to see what’s cooking these days. Your mouth will start to water! |
 Southern Distinction - November 2011 - Download PDF
Choosing the best wedding caterer is crucial to the success of your wedding. The professionals at A Divine Event have produced a number of weddings and parties from elaborate celebrity events to simple, intimate garden parties. From copious amounts of client feedback and testimonials, they have gleaned one very valuable tidbit of information that they would like to pass along. |
 Soiree Southern Events Magazine - Fall/Winter 2011
In this issue you'll find two unique articles that demonstrate just how versatile and creative A Divine Event can truly be! First, read about a featured wedding that brings you to the table of a rustic, Tuscan-inspired family style dinner. Then, check out an award-winning Halloween wedding that's more fun than frightening. |
 Occasions Magazine - Summer 2011 - Download PDF
The menu is, quite often, the center of attention at events. But before the salad, entree and dessertare finalized, the reception style should be set. Between seated serve and buffets, there’s muchto consider that will affect the flow, style and overall timeline of your event. Read More |
 Soiree Southern Events Magazine - Spring/Summer 2011
What's better than one feature in a beautiful magazine? Three! Pick up a copy or download the articles to read about how Opposites Attract in a north-meets-south themed wedding planned down to every last detail, a colorful Summer Supper about as Southern as it gets, and our unique desserts that offer some Food For Thought. |
 Points North - February 2011 - Download PDF
Get advice from A Divine Event on creating a fabulous menu without blowing your budget in the annual wedding edition of Points North Magazine. "Keep in mind what the most important element is of the reception to you. If it's the cocktail hour, plan on great passed hors d'oeuvres and maybe an action station to get your guests excited about the event...if the focal point is the dinner portion of the meal, cut back on cocktail treats and go for a unique entree for dinner." Read the full article for other tips from us on when to splurge and when to save. |
 Catering Magazine - Jan/Feb 2011 - Download PDF
For a Southerner working for a Southern caterer, Sandra Moyers, Chef De Cuisine at Atlanta-based A Divine Event, admits she has a surprising number of Southwestern items on her menu. And she's not alone. Across the country, caterers are finding that Southwestern cuisine - a regional movement that caught fire about three decades ago - seems ready to blaze anew. |
 Athens Magazine - February 2011 - Download PDF
Having catered weddings for over a decade now, we understand that no two are alike. So how do we approach your special event? It all begins with listening to you, understanding your tastes and personality and then recommending a mouthwatering menu that meshes seamlessly with who you are and what you want. Thanks to our way with wickedly delicious food, we go above and beyond to create an event that will leave your guests talking. |
 Atlanta Weddings - Spring/Summer 2011 - Download PDF
Are signature cocktails a thing of the past? After-parties andlate-night eats still in vogue? A Divine Event’s Lacy Wilhoit shares her tricks of the trade for imaginative wedding fare that’s presentation-perfect and dressed to impress for guests who have been there, done that. |
 Southern Distinction - March 2011 - Download PDF
A Divine Event is making waves with its wickedly delicious food and outstanding service. Using food that is locally inspired and internationally influenced, the company entices clients with its balance of savory, cutting-edge trends and familiar favorites. Catering to corporate events, weddings and personal parties, this is one catering service that stops at nothing to prepare every event with innovative and creative menu selections. |
 Athens Magazine - December 2010 - Download PDF
Although A Divine Event is a relative newcomer to Athens, the company has been a go-to caterer in Atlanta for more than a dozen years. now operating an office out of the historic Leathers building on Pulaski street, A Divine Event is working on developing its brand in town and in early November had already scored some impressive dates.
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 Southern Distinction - December 2010 - Download PDF
A Divine Event has been carrying on a love affair with food for more than a decade. This isn’t just a business; it’s a family passion. Taking a contemporary approach to catering provides clients and guests with innovative and creative menu selections that are both seasonal and chef-driven. |
 Brides Atlanta - Spring/Summer 2010 - Download PDF
Push The Envelope: The dish: Coffee-braised short ribs in espresso sauce and Adobo-Cilantro Mashers (red potatoes churned in ancho cream and mixed with roasted corn), both sprinkled with pickled green tomato and avocado relish and drizzled with cilantro oil...Read More |
 Points North - Feb 2010 - Download PDF
At first, the thought of your mom moonlighting as your caterer doesn't sound like a bad way to cut wedding costs and shift a little more money into your Vera Wang dress budget. That is, it sounds like a good idea until your mom nearly has an anxiety attack because the head count has ballooned to 200...Read More |
 Brides Atlanta - Fall/Winter 2009 - Download PDF
One Couple's Menu: You'll spend more money on food than on any other aspect of your wedding, so your catering needs to stand out. But with so many options, the decision-making process can be overwhelming. We asked Marcia Sanders and Quin Christian, who hired A Divine Event...Read More |
Kevin Leung (now a 33-year old project manager) was focused on being the perfect "wingman" for his buddy when they approached two girls at the Dunwoody Tavern. In an effort to help his friend get alone time with the girl he was eyeing...Read More |
 Points North - April 2009 - Download PDF
Simply Divine: Between butterflies of excitement and a whirlwind of guests anxious to greet the bride and groom, the happy couple may have little time to grab a bite at the reception, but that doesn't mean the food isn't one of the most important elements...Read More |
 Biz Bash - August 2008 - Download PDF
Big Flavors on a Budget: Grits. No longer just for breakfast, this Southern staple is replacing risotto and polenta on many menus - perhaps due to the continued popularity of New American cuisine...Read More |
 Special Events Magazine - May 2008 - Download PDF
Find a Nice Niche: From here to Cambodia, A Divine Events pan-seared sea bass in a saffron broth is just kosher enough for less-strict Jewish clients...Read More |
 Catering Magazine - August 2007 - Download PDF
Tall Order: To create an outstanding salad, Executive Chef Stephen Rodney of A Divine Events in Atlanta, lines a 4-inch length of PVC pipe with field greens and refrigerates over night. At service time, he pulls from the bottom, producing a tube of field greens...Read More |
 The Professional Caterer - Fall 2006 - Download PDF
The 2006 NACE Awards Gala took place July 19, during the annual Education Conference in Phoenix. Nineteen awards were presented...Read More |
 Catering Magazine - Jan/Feb 2006 - Download PDF
The Zoo Atlanta-Tulip Menu: There was a roaring feast Aug 13 at the Zoo Atlanta's Mzima Springs Pavilion, as A Divine Events fed 200 guests to celebrate a pseudo grand opening for the newly-renovated area of the animal park...Read More |
 Catering Magazine - Sept/Oct 2005 - Download PDF
A caterer's job is to sell food that sets his business apart from the competition, says Alan Souza of Atlanta-based A Divine Events. Clients pay attention to detail, whether it's a process for making mashed potatoes, or using unusual tactics in plate presentation...Read More |
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The Awards
Allie Award Best Non-Floral Design
Allie Award Best Dessert Presentation
Catersource ACE Award Best of the Best
Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award
ISES Service Award Sponsor of the Year
Allie Award Best Event Innovation
Allie Award Best Plated Menu (two-time winner!)
Allie Award Best Buffet/Reception Menu (two-time winner!)
Allie Award Best Use of Decorative Linens (two-time winner!)
Catie Award International Caterers Association Best Main Plate Presentation
Catie Award International Caterers Association Best New Food Concept
Catie Award International Caterers Association Best New Electronic Marketing Collateral
ISES Esprit Award Creme de la Creme Off-Premise
NACE 1st Place Trends in Wedding Table Design
The Knot Best of Weddings (two-time winner!)
NACE Best Off-Premise Catered Event
Allie Award Best Event on a Shoestring
Allie Award Best Print Piece
Allie Award Best Menu on a Budget
What People Say
"Your staff was terrific, and the food and presentation were outstanding."
- John Wieland, John Wieland Homes See what others said
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