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special celebrations

appsLife takes on many celebrations and milestones. Allow us to mark these special occasions with signature food and drink.

Birthdays, Bat and Bar Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, Holidays, Anniversaries, Family Reunions, Engagements, Commemorative Events, Graduations, Retirement, and Art and Gallery Openings are all opportunities to celebrate with friends, family, associates and supporters.

Food for special celebrations can be as simple as passed Hors d’oeuvres, beautifully presented food on platters, or small buffets and are a wonderful opportunity to highlight seasonal fruits and produce. More elaborate spreads include chef made four or five course dinners, all timed and served to perfection.

The School of Wonder with Barbara Groth

casanova-styleThe School of Wonder with Barbara Groth dinner took place on the grounds of a private Galisteo, New Mexico home under a clear tent with beautiful countryside vistas and deep blue New Mexico skies above. The dinner was a themed and timed event tied to concepts of death, rebirth and life. Appropriate themes considering the dinner was on October 31 with Dia de los Muertos the following day, November 1.

dia-dinnerFall themed Hors d’oeuvres of lentil and mushroom paté crostini and pear and gorgonzola endive were served promptly at 5:30 PM.  Guests ate and drank while making offerings on the traditional Day of the Dead altar in the distant gazebo. The dining table was decorated with colorful lime green sarapes, fresh marigolds from the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market, colorfully painted skulls and numerous votive candles.

Dinner started at 7:30 PM where a salad of heritage mixed greens with roasted and pickled beets, cucumbers, candied pecans, fresh sprouts and a champagne vinaigrette greeted each guest. Garlic and sesame seed grissini in 100% recycled green glass jars complemented the beautiful Fall salad.

dia-decor2The plated main course followed with a vegan selection of marinated tofu steak on creamy vegan polenta and roasted Fall harvest vegetables and smoked mushroom goulash. The alternate main course selection included crispy skin corvina on creamy polenta with roasted Fall harvest vegetables and local oyster mushrooms over rouille and herb sauces. Delectable.

In celebration of rebirth and life, guests were served a dessert of gluten-free brownie crumble with a scoop of house-made goat’s milk horchata ice cream topped with vanilla whipped cream and a marinated red cherry in our signature mason jar. A lighted candle topped each dessert!

The night ended with guests boarding a bus back to Santa Fe with warm to-go beverages in hand and satisfying thoughts of life, rebirth and dessert!

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Testimonials

“Excellent customer service! Eduardo is warm, personable, and very accommodating. They can customize your menu for any dietary need or event size. And they always shop local first!”
Jen J., Santa Cruz, CA
“We absolutely got a custom catered wedding! Which was precisely what we wanted and not some cookie cutter menu that is served at hundreds of weddings a year. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
R & J, Santa Fe, NM
“Casa Nova did a great job catering our film! Perfect customer service. When we had an issue or a dietary change, they were all over it. The food quality was extraordinary even with our budget constraints and they shop locally. I would definitely use them again.”
Chris R., Film Producer/Actor
Eduardo and his team are impeccable in the food presentation, service and food preparation! Everyone commented about how lovely his team was…the food was exceptional and the service so unobtrusive.
Carol B., Santa Fe NM
“Wonderful food and perfect service. If your event matters, Casa Nova is your caterer. Thank you Eduardo and staff!”
Grey Dog Trading
“Eduardo and Joaquin are simply superb! Our wedding feast could not have been more beautiful or delicious. The terrific staff provided 5 star service. Thank you all for the best wedding EVER!”
Nicole & Ben O., Santa Fe NM
“You did an outstanding job! I felt so comfortable, I was actually able to enjoy myself. I can’t imagine having a party without you! When you left, the house was like no one was ever here. Thank you again.”
E.D., Santa Fe, NM
“You saved my husband’s surprise birthday party, even though I only gave you one day’s notice and you still whipped up a fabulous dinner for 14 people! I will always recommend you. Thank you!”
Yvonne K.
“Perfect. Delicious food served with unobtrusive grace and care. On time, efficient, considerate, respectful, everything as agreed. CATERING in every sense of the word!”
DKS, Albuquerque, NM
“The quality of the meal and creative presentation were amazing. All of the staff were helpful, professional and efficient. I would highly recommend Casa Nova for any occasion. Casa Nova made this wedding even more special!”
Sandi H.
“Everyone is still talking about you and the great experience we had of having you cater! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much. It was perfect.”
Amy D., Santa Fe, NM
“Eduardo made the whole occasion seamless, from planning and organizing to taking responsibility for the flow during the party. His food was original, delicious, and artfully presented. I can’t imagine having another party without Eduardo and Joaquin!”
Ellie D., Santa Fe, NM

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    1314 Rufina Circle • Suite A7
    Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
    505.986.3858
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    Casa Nova Custom Catering is your full-service caterer for Santa Fe weddings, holidays, film sets, corporate events, banquets, cocktail parties, luncheons and fundraising galas.

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