Most everyone has experienced large events, and most of them go the same way: static buffet tables, tray-passed appetizers and maybe some fun signature cocktails at an open bar. Vivant Entertainment is bringing a new idea to the event landscape, where food and beverage is an artful performance. Events go from unexpected to unforgettable.
With servers entertaining party guests as performers, food installations serve as interactive set pieces parading around the party scene, surprising and delighting guests around every corner. By focusing on creative presentation and interactive concepts, this model of catering ensures that food and drink aren't just consumed, but experienced. It transforms a simple aside at a party into an extraordinary, shareable moment, turning guests into an audience and the event itself into a true production.
Elements such as their "strolling table” take a typical buffet and mobilize it with a costumed performer who embodies a moving five-foot-wide table, laden with drinks or appetizers. Instead of simply receiving a canapé, a guest has a playful interaction with a living work of art. Whether it’s a living statue serving a cocktail or a performer embodying a Lichtenstein painting at an art show, the theatrical approach elevates the entire experience. The service becomes theater, creating an immediate and lasting impression. Plus, it's just plain fun!
For larger or more customized events, Vivant's artistry also extends to uniquely themed installations. For a corporate product launch, they might create a bespoke branded art piece to showcase the item itself. The food is not just a snack; it's a prop, an icebreaker and a central piece of the event's message. With as memorable of an evening like those created by Vivant, the gift keeps on giving as guests walk away telling others in their network all about it.
The lesson from Vivant is a compelling one for any event planner or host ready to move beyond the ordinary: Catering isn't just about what's on the menu — it's about how one serves the story. By embracing performance, custom concepts and creative presentation, culinary experiences can be transformed from a sideline service into the star of the show. So, the next time when planning an event, ask: How can the food and beverage service become the most talked-about moment of the night?