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November 22, 2011

Thanksgiving Event Turkey Tips

Cooking the perfect turkey once a year is a daunting task. We asked our chefs to impart some of their gastronomic wisdom upon us. Here’s what they came up with… The Brining Debate A Classic Brine If you have space in your refrigerator and a sanitary container that can hold a […]
November 16, 2011

Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

It’s that time of the year again…the time where you mill over recipes day in and day out for the 3 hour feeding frenzy that takes place the third Thursday of November. We’ve been exchanging ideas around the office and this is one of Duvall’s favorites…Our head of sales Jean […]
August 31, 2011

Duvall Loves Local

Last week Duvall came out to support Lowcountry Local First’s Femivore event. What is a femivore you might ask? The Lowcountry Local First brochure defined a femivore as a “woman who has a deep passion for the local food community”. A recent article in the New York Times Magazine described […]
October 21, 2010

Duvall’s Decor Team Participates in 17 Annual “Race for the Cure”

This past Saturday the lovely ladies from the Duvall decor team participated in the 2010 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The 5k race was held on Daniel Island and hosted a record breaking 10,000 participants. Decked out from head-to-toe in pink were men, women and children of all […]
September 27, 2010

Green Fair Success!: Ginger Mint Limeade Recipe

Yesterday the Duvall Green Team attended the 3rd annual Charleston Green Fair in Marion Square. They provided thirsty guests with a ginger mint limeade concocted by Green Team member Whit Jackson. Other exhibitors included KinderSoles, the Green Business Challenge, Lowcountry Local First and many other green businesses. For more information […]
May 26, 2010

Making More with Less: Recycled Materials Make Fun Decor

Looking for a creative new way to spruce up those old centerpieces and event decorations? Try using recycled glass! Duvall Catering & Event Design recently helped put on an event for Lowcountry Local First, an organization that helps raise awareness for the importance of supporting local businesses. Duvall used blocks […]
April 29, 2010

Duvall Wedding Featured on Southern Wedding Magazine Blog

We were thrilled to have the Prosser/Southerland wedding featured on Southern Wedding Magazine’s blog this week. Enjoy the article! Real South Carolina Wedding: Mary Frances + Andy You know you’re looking at a good old fashioned Southern wedding when a.) the groom is decked out in a pastel patterned bow […]
April 14, 2010

Backyard Wedding by Gia Canali

This wedding caught our attention because of all the intricate details involved in creating a fabulous backyard wedding. The lighting, the seating, the floating swans and even the belly dancers!! “I happen to be a HUGE fan of backyard weddings – they have such an intimate nature to them that […]
December 21, 2009

Schaefer-Brewer Wedding

As anticipated,  Duvall’s own Event Coordinator, Alicia Schaefer’s Charleston wedding catering was one to remember!  We have always been supporters of the ‘backyard wedding’, but are even more so after such a successful event.  Congratulations Alicia and Dallas!
November 30, 2009

Pork Steamship Round and Brining for Holiday Parties

Ever wonder how restaurants are able to keep their pork chops tender when they always seem to dry out when you are using the grill in the backyard? Its not restaurant magic, its osmosis. Restaurants and caterers have long understood that a method called “brining” can keep your white meats […]
July 3, 2009

Making a Charleston Wedding Yours

As a Duvall wedding caterer in Charleston and October bride, we thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite wedding finds for the next few weeks.  Enjoy! Find #1 We’re using my favorite colors, grey & teal, Dallas’s favorite dessert Oreos for our cake, and having our reception […]
July 2, 2009

New Lowcountry Event Venue – Logbridge Farms

Check out the lowcountry’s newest outdoor Charleston event venue, Logbridge Farm.  Located just 15 miles from Charleston on Highway 162, you’ll find 70 acres of event possibilities! The property, also a Tree Farm, has beautiful ponds, fields and a creek side view for Charleston weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, family […]
January 10, 2022

Seasonal Flower Guide for Your Charleston Wedding

To help you get started planning your wedding day florals, our Duvall team has put together this guide on what flowers are generally in season during certain months. Remember to check with your local florist about availability, pricing, and exact seasons for your floral wishlist.
February 22, 2022

Next Steps After Getting Engaged: From Wedding Professionals

So you’re engaged—congratulations! We hope you pop that champagne and savor every moment of this special milestone. Even so, you may be wondering what the next steps are. The first few weeks of engagement tend to be a whirlwind of excitement and anxiety. Don’t worry! You’ve got time to plan […]
March 10, 2022

13 Beautiful Summer Event Venues in Charleston

Make your summer event in Charleston one to remember by choosing the perfect venue. Whether you’re hosting a black-tie corporate event, an intimate garden social party, or a dazzling oceanfront wedding, Charleston has beautiful backdrops that will elevate your event.  To bring you the best of Charleston, Duvall Catering & […]
May 2, 2022

Charleston Wedding Guide

Have you ever wanted to stroll hand-in-hand down a cobblestone road with the love of your life? Would you like to admire street after street of pastel antebellum homes warmly lit by a magenta sunset? Or do you want to lose yourself among the wild, swooping arms of moss-covered angel […]