Patina Catering Celebrates 18 Years of Service
at the Creative Arts Ball and Prime Time Emmy ® Awards
Governors Ball

Patina Catering creates a bewitching menu inspired by the "Enchanted Forest"

Patina Catering proudly announces that it will return as the official caterer for the prestigious Creative Arts Ball and 65th Prime Time Emmy(r) Awards Governors Ball. This marks the 18th year for Patina Catering as the premiere culinary team for the largest formal sit down dinner in North America, and also commemorates the 16th year Patina has worked alongside renowned event producer Sequoia Productions to execute the grandest night in television.

Governors Ball Table Setting

Beginning on Sunday, September 15, 2013 with the Creative Arts Ball followed by the 65th Prime Time Emmy Awards Governors Ball on Sunday, September 22, 2013, a total of 7,000 Hollywood elite are set to dine and celebrate in the transformed West Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center immediately after the awards telecast. Drawing from this year's theme, "Enchanted Forest," Joachim Splichal, Chef and Founder of Patina Restaurant Group, has designed a three-course menu for the two Emmy celebrations to create a complete sensory experience alongside décor by Sequoia Production's Owner and President Cheryl Cecchetto. By providing culinary offerings for the Primetime Emmys Governors Ball since 1989, as acknowledged by the esteemed BizBash Award for "Best Overall Catering at an Event" for the last four consecutive years, Patina Catering has the execution of the impressive night mastered. "We serve the attendees as though they are guests in one of our restaurants," says Splichal of the Creative Arts Ball and Governors Ball. "Working directly with local purveyors and suppliers to source only the best and most seasonal ingredients we are able to create dish after dish that appeals to the palate, as well as to the creative eye. I look forward to joining forces with Cheryl for the 16th year to create another magical evening that attendees will remember for years to come."

Under giant trees casting an expansive canopy of foliage extending over 20,000 square feet, over 700 waiters will present guests with dishes that enhance the ethereal and exquisite fairytale-like setting. The official menu includes:

Patina Salad

First Course of Little Gem Lettuce Basil-scented Mozzarella, Marinated Sun-ripened Tomatoes, Heirloom Baby Beets, Cider Maple and Sunflower Seeds, Basil Chips, Virgin Olive Oil with 2011 Beaulieu Vineyard(r) Carneros Chardonnay Main Course of Beef Filet Mignon and Red Wine-Braised Short Rib Cippollini Onion, Potato-Pear Gratin, Asparagus
With 2009 Beaulieu Vineyard(r) Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Dessert Caramelia Namelaka Devil's Food Cake, Roasted Cherries, Mascarpone Cream with 2010 Beaulieu Vineyard(r) Maestro Collection Napa Valley Port and Muscat de Beaulieu.

Patina Main Course

The development of the Emmy menu has been a year-long labor of love that began as soon as last year's festivities ended. More than 50 recipes were crafted and eventually pared down through a series of tastings with the Television Academy's Governors Ball Committee to culminate in the final agreed upon three-course menu. Capturing the whimsical theme of this year's event, the dining experience is enhanced by the ambience created through Cecchetto and Splichal's creative partnership. "Joachim [Splichal] and I both insist on a unique, personal and transformative guest experience, presented on a grand scale to befit Hollywood's elite," says Cecchetto. "This shared outlook is the foundation of our successful 16-year relationship. It's a great comfort to me that Joachim and his dedicated team of professionals present a consistently superb custom menu, via impeccable service, to the most discerning and seasoned of high-profile guests."Behind the velvet drapes of Sequoia Productions' Enchanted Forest, Patina Catering, and sister division Patina Restaurant Group, are set to once again bring over 200 chefs and 18 executive chefs from across the nation to work on-site in the multiple large event kitchens. The annual Patina "family" affair not only requires dedication of every individual in the team atmosphere but also provides an opportunity to interact with company representatives from both coasts and glean inspiration to bring to each chef's respective establishments. This backbone of collaboration drives all involved to continually surpass expectations year after year when executing all dishes a la minute for a dining experience worthy of the attendees' accomplishments.

Patina Dessert

Grey Goose Vodka brand ambassadors, Justin Winters and Randy Evans created The Grey Goose Emmy Cocktail containing 11/2 parts Grey Goose Le Citron, 1 part St. Germain Liquor, 1 1/2 parts cucumber juice, 1/2 part fresh lime juice that is garnished with a cucumber wheel, rosemary sprig and edible silver flakes.

Grey Goose Martini

The 2013 wine sponsor for these spectacular industry events is Beaulieu Vineyard, Napa Valley, California. Jeffrey Stambor, Director of Winemaking is the representative for the winery, which was established in 1900 and is renowned for its excellence in premium wine making. For additional information visit: www.emmys.com.

Governors Ball Wine

By Bonnie Carroll