Homecoming at Richmond’s Collegiate School is a three-event marathon that feeds alumni, parents, students, and VIPs over two packed days. Groovin’ Gourmets handled every bite—rolling with last-minute weather shifts, overflow crowds, and a menu that ran from raw-bar elegance to backyard-style barbecue.
Venue: Outdoor quad • Guests: 400+
| What We Served |
How We Made It Shine |
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Raw oysters displayed in a custom wooden boat |
Eye-catching centerpiece doubled as a self-serve raw bar. |
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Grilled oysters with Cajun compound butter |
One live-fire station kept the line moving and the aroma irresistible. |
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Full barbecue buffet + classic sides |
Delicious and Plentiful pans of food were enjoyed by all. |
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Client-favorite craft kegs on tap |
We sourced and chilled kegs, then tapped them from a branded beer truck staffed by our bartenders. |
Quick-pivot busing and clearing crews cycled through the outdoor space every 15 minutes, keeping shucks and sauce cups from piling up so guests focused on fun—not mess.
Venue: Main athletic field • Guests: 600+
The Curveball
An overnight downpour turned the turf into soup. By sunrise, the forecast threatened more rain.
Our Playbook
Result
Lines stayed dry, shoes stayed clean, and guests raved about the elevated tailgate menu consisting of a pasta station, an Asian cuisine station, and a salmon entrée station.
Venue: Alumni courtyard • Guests: 100 (20 more than projected)
The day’s final act ran flawlessly thanks to surplus mise en place and a culinary team ready for surprise headcount spikes. Additional tables were set in five minutes, and every plate left the kitchen hot.
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