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Whether a simple evening or a ravishing spectacle, events in our clients' homes are a favorite project at Word of Mouth. We love to match our style to that of the client, and design an event that is perfectly in tune with the client's personality and taste.

We're adept at figuring out how to make an event work in a space that may not be quite large enough for the number of guests expected. Tents can be added to the backyard, with extra seating tables. We'll plan for a good flow near food and bars. Lighting, cooling or heating, florals, entertainment and party favors add immeasurably to an event - and we have the best resources in Austin.

Case Study
Working with event planner Darla Novak of Impressions, Word of Mouth deployed our signature flair and eye for logistics and details to cater a 50th birthday bash for a local entrepreneur. Executing an outside event planner's vision is a specialty of Word of Mouth.

Photographer Kirk Tuck captured the fun and flavor of this large scale, but very personal event. The success of the party so perfectly showcased the private home's potential as an event space that the owner has converted it into a venue known as Austin 71.

The eclectic menu featured action stations arrayed around the grounds. Guests could wander and sample while enjoying classic blues by Jimmy Vaughn and Lou Ann Barton and a spectacular laser show.

Items on the menu included:

Fajita Grill

  • Beef, Chicken, and Veggie Fajitas - served with Corn & Flour Tortillas and a variety of condiments such as Sour Cream, Grated Jack, and Pico de Gallo

Passed and at Station

  • Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
  • Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas

Gulf Coast Seafood & Crudites

  • An Ice Table filled with Tail-On Shrimp, Crab Claws, and End of Summer Crudites - served with Basil-Spiked Cocktail Sauce and Lime-Serrano Aioli
  • Lobster, Corn and Sugar Snap Salad
  • Avocado, Tacos al Pastor and Gazpacho Bar
    Avocado Halves Opened by our Chef and served with Homemade Red and Green Salsas, Mango Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Grated Cheddar, Crispy Bacon Crumbles, and Scallions
  • Shredded Pork Tacos al Pastor
  • Glass Mexican Market Jars of Cooling Gazpacho - surrounded by Traditional Condiments

Grilled Pizza
(Passed by walkabouts after the laser show.)

  • Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil
  • Wild Mushroom, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, and Arugula
  • Four Cheese Pizza with Italian Sausage

Desserts

  • Served later in the evening, a collection of Petite Pick-up Sweets garnished with Strawberries and a Fresh Fruit Still Life that included: Miniature whole apples, pears, limes and purple grapes
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