 | • Creating an experiene just outside the door |
Recently, their ‘Midnight Brunch’ welcomed 35 guests to indulge in a late-night, 5-course meal paired with imaginative cocktails to complement each dish, all coming from a food truck outside the restaurant. The event was part of the local ‘Creativity Week,’ a week-long festival celebrating the creatives in the community, and brought artists, entrepreneurs, architects, musicians, and everyone in between to the tables. Though the food truck phenomenon seems recent to most, mobile-cuisine has been popular for over 200 years, starting with pushcarts and Chuck Wagons to get food to the ‘working man.’ Today, the food truck is not only a bit nostalgic, but is also considered a source of fast, fresh food.
As CEO, Jesse Lee, explained, “Every food item for this meal was prepared in our mobile kitchen that was parked outside the event space.” This 20-foot, full commercial kitchen was an ‘events’ investment for the team at Old Market, as they work to bring their brand of food experiences to clients. By utilizing one of their in-house event spaces, The Veranda, the food was brought in to guests by community waitstaff representing other downtown businesses who were excited to give back and enjoy a fun evening during Creativity Week.
According to Chef Devin, “We wanted to do something a little different and more approachable than some of our more upscale events in the past.” The guests raved at each course with words including ‘fantastic,’ ‘wonderful,’ and ‘fun.’ Laura Renée Chandler, one of the Midnight Brunch attendees, lent her opinions, “I loved everything, especially the Walking Taco - it was seasoned perfectly…and the Punch Bellini was my favorite drink of the evening.”
As CEO, Jesse Lee, explained, “Every food item for this meal was prepared in our mobile kitchen that was parked outside the event space.” This 20-foot, full commercial kitchen was an ‘events’ investment for the team at Old Market, as they work to bring their brand of food experiences to clients. By utilizing one of their in-house event spaces, The Veranda, the food was brought in to guests by community waitstaff representing other downtown businesses who were excited to give back and enjoy a fun evening during Creativity Week.
According to Chef Devin, “We wanted to do something a little different and more approachable than some of our more upscale events in the past.” The guests raved at each course with words including ‘fantastic,’ ‘wonderful,’ and ‘fun.’ Laura Renée Chandler, one of the Midnight Brunch attendees, lent her opinions, “I loved everything, especially the Walking Taco - it was seasoned perfectly…and the Punch Bellini was my favorite drink of the evening.”
| Course 1: Breakfast Stuffed Avocados - Avocado stuffed with egg and baked, garnished with diced bacon, green onion, cheddar cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes Paired with Peach Prosecco - Vodka, peach schnapps, Prosecco, lemon juice, and peach nectar with peach slice garnish on ice |  |
 | Course 2: Bananas Foster French Toast Skewers - Fresh toast, bananas, and caramel sauce drizzle Paired with Punch Bellini - Champagne and raspberry sorbet with raspberry garnish |
| Course 3: Shredded Pork Walking Taco - Slow roasted shredded pork, green onion, diced tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle cream sauce Paired with Tipsy Tea - Orange vodka and Arnold Palmer tea on ice |  |
 | Course 4: Mini Corn Dogs - All beef smokies, hand battered with Bloody Mary ketchup and brandy mayo Paired with Caesars - Clamato juice, vodka, tabasco®, and celery salt on ice |
| Course 5: Fried Oreo Cheesecake Bites - Warm, crunchy bites with a sweet cookie cheesecake center Paired with Pumpkin Spiced Black Russian - Coffee liquor, vodka, and pumpkin spice Baileys on the rocks |  |
If you are looking for a unique food experience at your next event, the CVB can inform you of local food truck laws and help you find the food truck flare you are looking for. This added fun can liven up a break, create real buzz for an evening gathering, and bring creative minds to the tables.
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