Catering a Christmas Party in Moab: A Chef’s Perspective
I hope you all had a wonderful time with your loved ones during the holidays, I definitely enjoyed catering a Christmas party in Moab! As 2025 begins, I wish for beautiful, positive moments for all of us. I also pray that the challenges ahead help us grow and that we find the strength to face them with grace.
This post, and likely the next few, feels bittersweet for me. My trip to Utah is over after almost a month. I’m writing this while sitting at the airport gate, waiting to board my plane back to Costa Rica. I’d say I’m heading “home,” but right now, home feels both here and there.
During my trip, I decided to stay present with my boyfriend and his family rather than blog in real time. Family is such an important part of my life and this blog.
Now, let me share the story of a very special day in Utah!
arriving in utah: a warm welcome
After a long journey, I finally landed at Salt Lake City Airport. I was exhausted and confused, looking for baggage claim, when I suddenly heard, “Babe!” I turned and saw my boyfriend, recording me with his phone and holding a beautiful bouquet of roses.
It felt like a movie moment. He looked even more handsome than I remembered. I hugged him tightly, though I was shaking from excitement and nerves. This was my first time in Utah, and I felt a bit out of place.
roadtrip to moab
The next day, we prepared for a three-hour road trip to Moab. My boyfriend is a chef, and we were heading there to cater a Christmas party. Yes, I’m lucky—I get to call this amazing man mine!
During the event, I became his sous chef, carefully following every instruction. Catering a Christmas party in Moab was an amazing experience. The party was hosted at a charming spot called Sweet Cravings Bakery + Bistro. If you’re ever in Moab, you should check it out!
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Kitchen
We spent hours in the kitchen cooking, cleaning, organizing, and taste-testing, it was exhausting but rewarding. Watching the guests enjoy their meals was priceless. The highlight? My boyfriend’s famous flaming doughnut dessert—it was a showstopper!
While he received well-deserved praise, I recharged in the kitchen. The day overwhelmed me, but it was beautiful to see him in his element. Experiencing this with him made me admire his passion even more. I’m so proud of him!
This experience taught me the importance of good-quality kitchenware. If you want to elevate your cooking, here are two of his top recommendations:
High-Quality Knives: A chef’s essential tool—don’t compromise on this!
Henckels cookware and bakeware: Perfect for even cooking and durability.
Stay Tuned for More Utah Adventures
This is just the first story from my Utah trip. I’ll share more about travel tips, food experiences, photography, and activities in the upcoming weeks. If you’re considering visiting Utah, you won’t want to miss it!
Thank you for reading, and as always:
Be kind, dream big, live fully.
See you soon,
Vanessa
