Vibrant Occasions Reveals Exclusive Wonka-Inspired Menu at ALS In Wonderland Foundation’s 10th Annual ALS Soiree

Vibrant Occasions Catering revealed an exclusive Wonka-inspired menu at the ALS In Wonderland Foundation’s 10th Annual ALS Soiree, bringing culinary magic to the event held at the Junior League of Little Rock.

Benton, Arkansas, United States – July 8, 2024 —

Vibrant Occasions Catering is excited to reveal the exclusive Wonka-inspired menu serving guests at the ALS In Wonderland Foundation’s 10th Annual ALS Soiree, held on May 23, 2024, at the Junior League of Little Rock. The event, themed “A World of Pure Imagination,” saw guests treated to an evening of culinary magic and whimsical delights.

As the exclusive caterer for the event, Vibrant Occasions brought to life a menu that perfectly complemented the imaginative theme. Guests were delighted with a range of creative dishes, each inspired by the whimsical world of Willy Wonka. The culinary journey included:

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres:

Sticky Asian Pork Belly: Crispy pork belly tossed in a sweet and savory sauce, served on a bed of blueberry sushi rice with Asian slaw, inspired by Violet Beauregarde and her blueberry gum.

Tomato Bisque Shooters: Rich, creamy tomato soup served with blueberry brie grilled cheese, offering a comforting yet whimsical twist.

Oompa Loompia Rolls: Lumpia wrappers filled with savory ingredients, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce, inspired by the industrious Oompa Loompas.

Deviled “Golden Eggs”: Wonka-inspired deviled eggs, a delightful nod to the golden eggs from the movie.

Small Plate Stations:

TV Dinner Station: Nostalgic Cabernet Braised Beef Short Ribs served with Purple Mashed Potatoes, presented in vintage TV dinner trays.

Chocolate River Station: A flowing river of melted milk and white chocolate with a variety of dippers, reminiscent of Augustus Gloop’s chocolatey adventure.

Popcorn Bar Station: Freshly-popped popcorn with an array of Wonka-inspired seasonings.

Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere Station: Colorful fizzy mocktails capturing the effervescent spirit of Willy Wonka’s bubble room.

Chef Serge Krikorian and the Vibrant Occasions team fully embraced the theme by dressing in delightful costumes, with characters such as Willy Wonka, Mike Teavee, and Veruca Salt adding a playful touch to the evening.

“We’re honored to have been a part of this magical evening,” said Chef Serge Krikorian, head chef and managing partner of Vibrant Occasions. “Our Wonka-inspired menu was designed to bring whimsy and wonder to the event, perfectly aligning with the theme of ‘A World of Pure Imagination.’ We’re thrilled to support the ALS In Wonderland Foundation and their incredible work.”

The ALS Soiree is a key fundraising event for the ALS In Wonderland Foundation, which supports ALS patients and their families in Arkansas. Founded by Lara Blume McGee, the foundation offers various programs and services, including the PALS Monthly Gifting Program, Equipment Studio, and ALS Support Gathering.

About Vibrant Occasions Catering:

Chef Serge Krikorian and his wife, Mary Krikorian, started their catering business in 2002 and have been in the family restaurant business since 1994. Having catered thousands of events over the years as Dinner’s Ready, they launched Vibrant Occasions Catering, a new name that more accurately depicts the level of food and service provided at weddings and social events. Krikorian was born in Lebanon and moved to the United States with his family as an adult entering college.  He now hails from the quaint town of Benton, Arkansas. His southern hospitality paired with his penchant for developing unique international fusion-style recipes, especially sauces, has garnered his reputation as foodies’ fan favorite in his community and now on the Youtube space for his cooking show, Cooking with the Kriks.  After years of dreaming about owning a mobile kitchen, in December 2020, Serge and Mary launched Our Mobile Kitchen with the intention of providing fresh, 5-star quality chef-prepared cuisine to patrons visiting where the mobile kitchen is parked or on site for catered weddings and social, private or corporate events.  Krikorian is an alumnus of Henderson State University where he studied business earning his Bachelor’s Degree and met his wife, Mary. He earned his MBA from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.  Serge became a restaurant entrepreneur when he purchased an old, run-down pizza parlor he and Mary revived called Sergio’s Pizza.  After a few years, they knew the restaurant business was not for them.  Mary booked their first official catering gig, much to Serge’s surprise. They began receiving more and more requests for catering luncheons and events. The catering business took over after six months and they never looked back.  They have three sons who often work in the business around their academic and career schedules, making their enterprise a family-built business. 

To explore the array of catering options offered at Vibrant Occasions, please contact:

Mary Krikorian

Managing Partner 

Vibrant Occasions

Email: mary@vibrantoccasionscatering.com

For media inquiries about Vibrant Occasions, please contact:

Meredith Corning

PR Agency

Meredith Corning PR

@meredithcorningpr 

Email: meredith@meredithcorning.com 

About ALS In Wonderland Foundation:

ALS In Wonderland Foundation is dedicated to creating awareness and providing support for individuals and families affected by ALS in Arkansas. Founded by Lara Blume McGee, the foundation offers various programs and services to assist ALS patients and their caregivers during their journey with the disease.

For media inquiries about ALS In Wonderland Foundation, please contact:

Lara Blume McGee

Founder

ALS In Wonderland Foundation

@als_inwonderland 

Email: lara@alsinwonderland.com

About the company: Vibrant Occasions is a full-service catering company in Benton, Arkansas, USA serving events, fundraisers, weddings and more.

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