Category: Event Stories
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A Lakeside Bachelorette Dinner in Blairsville, GA

Krista
After spending the day on Lake Nottely with a rental boat and private captain, these eight ladies were ready to slow down and enjoy a relaxed bachelorette dinner on the final evening of their weekend in Blairsville. Ruthann, the bride’s sister, wanted the night to feel special while keeping everyone in the relaxed and comfortable… Read more
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A Vibrant Bachelor Party Dinner in Morganton, GA

Chef George Lochli
The celebration was already in full swing when we arrived for this bachelor party dinner in Morganton. Justin and his friends welcomed us with big energy, plenty of enthusiasm, and the kind of excitement that immediately told us this was going to be a memorable night. Their rental cabin was tucked into a wooded Morganton… Read more
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Lake Views, Family Time, and Two Nights Without Cooking

Chef George Lochli
When 15 adults are gathered under one roof for a family vacation, keeping everyone fed can quickly become a full-time job. Someone has to plan the meals, shop for ingredients, cook for the group, serve everything, and face the kitchen clean up afterward. For this extended family staying at a gorgeous vacation rental on Lake… Read more
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A 40th Birthday Dinner Off Aska Road in Blue Ridge, GA

Chef George Lochli
A 40th birthday dinner should be all about the person being celebrated. For this Blue Ridge birthday celebration, that meant privacy, comfort, mountain views, a table full of laughter, and a menu created for a birthday girl who loves a good meat-and-potatoes meal. A group of seven ladies gathered at a luxury vacation rental with… Read more
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A Blue Ridge Girls’ Retreat Full of Color, Energy, and Really Good Food

Chef George Lochli
When we arrived at this gorgeous home on Lake Blue Ridge, the atmosphere already had a certain energy to it. The view was gorgeous, the house was buzzing, and the hostess had a clear vision: she wanted a dinner that looked beautiful in photos and videos, but still felt relaxed, generous, and fun for the… Read more
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A Multigenerational Girls’ Gathering Tucked Away in Blue Ridge, GA

Chef George Lochli
By the time we arrived at the cabin, this group had already settled into exactly the kind of weekend people come to Blue Ridge for: quiet, unhurried, and tucked away from the crowds. No rushing. No figuring out who was driving. No waiting for a table in a noisy restaurant. Just an evening set aside… Read more
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A Bachelor’s Weekend Dinner Built for Big Appetites

Chef George Lochli
This dinner was built for big eaters in every sense: hearty, generous, and made for a group of guys who came to the mountains to celebrate a bachelor’s weekend and eat well. The dinner was booked by the groom-to-be’s brother as a gift. He couldn’t be there in person, but he still wanted to do… Read more