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May 6, 2019

Duvall Team Feature: Catering and Event Sales Manager, Whitney Fields

This week we are featuring Whitney Fields as a part of our Duvall team spotlight series! She began working for Duvall Catering & Events 6 years ago and has been a part of our floral and décor team, operations team, contract management team and now the sales and marketing team. […]
April 15, 2019

Our Favorite Wedding Favor Ideas

There are a million things to think about for your Charleston wedding day. Wedding favors may seem like a small detail, but if done with care they can leave a lasting impression.  We have researched the trends and compiled a list of the top wedding favors that are sure to […]
March 25, 2019

Steve Wenger: Looking Back on 27 Years of Ownership

Today we’re featuring Steve Wenger – our former owner and CEO of 27 years! With thousands of events, the addition of our floral and décor department and the expansion into a 30,000 square-foot facility; Steve took the company from good to great during his ownership. In March 1991, Steve purchased […]
March 15, 2019

Signature Wedding Cocktails from Duvall Catering & Events

Are you having trouble deciding on a signature cocktail for your wedding?! Selecting a signature cocktail is about more than just offering your favorite adult beverage; your wedding date, event venue, theme, and guest age are all important factors in your selection process! Here at Duvall Catering & Events, we […]
February 28, 2019

Duvall Team Feature: Operations Executive, James Fox

Our next team spotlight features James Fox, our Operations Executive! James has been in the catering industry for 19 years. He served as the executive chef at our sister company, Best Impressions Catering for 14 years before moving down to Charleston to join the Duvall family in 2018! Catering has […]
January 15, 2019

Incorporating Living Coral into Your Charleston Wedding

Here at Duvall Catering & Events, we are always patiently waiting for wedding season. We live for the controlled chaos of our busiest time of year. As we wait for the madness to descend upon us- we are planning, scheduling and dreaming with our clients about their special day. We […]
December 19, 2018

Duvall Team Feature: Catering and Event Sales Coordinator, Lauren Heath

Lauren Heath, our team feature this week, is one of our catering and event sales coordinators. Lauren’s sweet and adventurous personality is the perfect complement to her logical thought process. She began working at Duvall 6 years ago as an Event Manager, giving her a lot of experience in planning […]
November 30, 2018

Duvall Team Feature: Floral and Décor Department Manager, Ashlyn Moylan

Our next team spotlight features Ashlyn Moylan, our beloved Floral and Décor Department Manager. Her attention to detail and keen eye for style helps to bring her client’s vision to life! We are excited to share a little bit more about her as she celebrates her 6th year here at […]
November 16, 2018

Local Feature : The Alliance For Full Acceptance (AFFA)

The Alliance For Full Acceptance (AFFA) is set to hold their Annual Gala at the Gibbes Museum of Art this Friday, November 16th, featuring cocktails, dancing, a silent auction and spectacular cuisine from our culinary team here at Duvall. For 20 years, AFFA has been the voice and face of […]
October 16, 2018

Meet Dave, the newest member of our Duvall Family

We are excited to introduce Dave Byron – the newest member of the Duvall family! This October, Dave purchased Duvall Catering & Events from Steve and the two will work together through the end of 2019 as Dave gets to know Charleston and Charleston gets to know Dave. Steve and […]
October 15, 2018

Duvall Team Feature: Catering and Events Sales Manager, Amanda McCarthy

We’re featuring members of the incredible team that make up Duvall Catering & Events. This week we sat down with Amanda McCarthy as a part of our Duvall team spotlight series. Amanda, a Catering and Events Sales Manager, has been with us for over 5 years starting as an intern in 2013. […]
September 5, 2018

A Caterer’s Guide to a Seated Dinner

A served and seated dinner provides an entirely different event experience and aesthetic than a stations or buffet style reception. It can be a wonderfully intimate way to celebrate your new marriage with your closest friends and family all seated around a table, getting to know each other. As a […]
September 5, 2018

A Caterer’s Guide to a Seated Dinner

A served and seated dinner provides an entirely different event experience and aesthetic than a stations or buffet style reception. It can be a wonderfully intimate way to celebrate your new marriage with your closest friends and family all seated around a table, getting to know each other. As a […]
July 30, 2019

5 Tips for Hosting a Summertime BBQ

Summertime is in full swing and now is the perfect time to host your friends and family for a backyard barbecue! Here are our top 5 tips for throwing the perfect BBQ that your guests will be talking about for the rest of the summer! Prep the Night Before Prepping […]
August 31, 2019

Holiday Party Planning with Duvall

There is no time like the present! We’re talking holiday party catering in Charleston. Calling all corporate event planners, socialites and those “just this once please help us plan the company party” designated employees — we are here to make you shine this holiday season! From start to finish this […]
November 15, 2019

Rentals 101: Your Complete Guide to Understanding Event Rentals

Tables, Linens, Chairs.. Oh my! Planning an event, especially planning a Charleston wedding, can be incredibly overwhelming. If you choose an event venue that does not own tables and chairs that just adds another step to the planning process. Event rentals are an often overlooked, but it’s an important step […]