Do you know about our new partnership with herb-n-peach? And did you know that it’s not necessarily new because our relationship with them actually goes wayyyyyy back?! Well, rest assured we’re here to tell you all about it! Plain and simple: herb-n-peach is a catering company, and MeauxSpace – our cozy event space in Chelsea – is officially making them their in-house preferred catering vendor! Get to know the lore behind this…it’s a good one! We had a little chat with the founder of herb-n-peach, Ally, to get all the deets!
Ally! How long have you and Kristal known each other?
Realizing the other day it’s just over 20 years because Kristal remembers the “31 Flavors / 31st Birthday Celebration” I had and, well…that was 20 years ago…
Wow! How did you meet?!
We met through our mutual friend, Carlos. At the time, Kristal was helping part-time at events when we needed catering help (while she was working on creating her own company).
We connected right away and always enjoyed working together. At least I think she liked me as a boss? I wasn’t her boss for too long anyway!
Kristal was there in the early days when herb-n-peach wasn’t even called herb-n-peach! We were AVEnts and our event space was AVENue. First, she was helping me on events and then as she grew, she was renting office space from us out of our event-space/office. When we moved out of there, we moved together.
So, now you’re working out of MeauxSpace! What’s that like?!
It’s like a homecoming! We worked together in the early days out of AVEnue (our event-space/office) and now, here we are in Mustard Lane’s event-space/office!
It’s a pleasure to come to work and to cater events at Meaux Space.
What does herb-n-peach catering specialize in regarding your style of food and service?
Customized and curated events and experiences.
I would say our favorite events to cater are cocktail parties because people just love the variety and small bites we make. Any type of event can be served cocktail and mini (including brunches)!
Any upcoming events or trends you’re looking forward to?
Some highlights of trends that we at herb-n-peach are incorporating but have always been part of our boutique and whimsical style:
Interactive and Immersive Stations:Live/interactive stations interactive and creative dessert walls
Personalized Menus: Customization is at herb-n-peach is key, menus catering to specific dietary needs (gluten-free, vegan) and personal preferences
“Upscale Nostalgia” and Comfort Food: Reimagined childhood favorites with a gourmet twist – fish on a chip / chicken-and-waffle bites.
“One-Bite” Mini Meals: Grazing tables and small, easy-to-eat, one-bite appetizers are replacing traditional meals to facilitate socializing..
Savory and Herbal Cocktails & Mocktails: herbal profiles and anything as a spritz. (always love to herb things up a bit ..and then when you add a bubble?! Yum! And sophisticated mocktails.
What is your fave memory working or hanging with Kristal?
Soooo many memories, business and personal! This is soooooo hard!!! I don’t know if I can pick just one…Oh the stories we can tell…from work events to life events…we experienced so much of it together! Including both of our weddings! Thanks to Kristal, Mustard Lane helped staff my wedding!
Our friendship and work relationship has been a constant glimmer over 20 years…20 years of many changes for both of us.
We’ve supported each other in many ways including Off the Lane, and Kristal with a cause near and dear to me: The Art Therapy Group. I am so grateful for (and proud of) Kristal and all she has accomplished since we met and joined forces.
And there ya have it, folks. Ally and her herb-n-peach team are so lovely, and it’s been a joy to have them under the same roof with us! We’re super excited to make them the official catering vendor here at MeauxSpace.