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Dear Readers, This month, we will be diving into a beautiful reception filled with all our favorite Valentine’s Day reds & pinks! Keep scrolling to see a further glimpse into the cuisine, details and more! With love, Candice Hudnall, President and Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Event: This wedding was truly one out of a movie – The riverbanks and coastal views were a genuine Lowcountry touch to this night of romance. With the indoor vintage decor and roses of all colors, this wedding was a captivating blend of elegance and southern charm. We were more than honored to be a part of this beautiful day! The Dining: From the Pasta Bake station to the chicken & veggies, this reception’s cuisine was to-die-for! With the ability to choose from one of four pasta bakes based on your guests’ and personal preferences, you can create a customized dining experience that caters to a variety of tastes. Highlighting some seasonal fresh catches, the guests seem to have also been big fans of the salmon entrée! The Details: The details showcased the pure love that radiated off of this beautiful couple! From the heart-themed table placements to the pink & red florals

Dear Readers, This month we’re highlighting a beautiful, cheerful and colorful holiday gathering. A twist on vintage sophistication and winter bliss, this event was one-of-a-kind. Keep scrolling to see the captivating dining, sparkling details and more! With love, Candice Hudnall, President and Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Event: As they say – “it’s the most wonderful time of the year,” and we are in awe of holiday gatherings! The holidays are a time for celebrating love & friendship and a time to focus on your guests and loved ones – let Hamby handle the eats. The Dining: Featuring both our Jingle Bells Party and Heritage Holiday Eats Packages, the cuisine was divine. Of course, the addition of our petite crab cakes and holiday whipped feta dip was the bow on top! These packages won’t last forever – Click here to check out all of our holiday offerings! The Details: The greens, pinks and reds, oh my! This mix of Christmas cheer and holiday shimmer was to-die-for. Every detail was accounted for when planning this beautiful event, but we are in love with the ribbon bows in every aspect. The Venue: Your home, your way! Did you know that you

Hamby Catering & Events is thrilled to announce their Holiday Menu for 2023. With the holidays bringing long hours of cooking and preparation in the kitchen, Hamby is offering their expertise and assistance in making those hours shorter and the work easier. As Hamby enters its 45th year of business, along with their first year at The Rutledge Room, they are estatic to get the ball rolling for Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s and all other celebrations. The At Home with Hamby Holiday menu presents a variety of options, including three packages, an à la carte selection, and an array of desserts. The At Home with Hamby Holiday packages serve 12 guests, are designed for cocktail-style entertaining and are priced at $235. The Jingle Bells Party package includes a delectable spread featuring sliced rosemary roasted pork loin, cold boiled shrimp, chicken salad sandwiches, cheddar chive biscuits, and an assortment of holiday sweets curated by Hamby Catering’s culinary team. For those who appreciate the traditional Hamby experience, the Heritage Holiday Eats package offers a selection of classic Hamby favorites. This package includes Hamby tea sandwiches, muscadine BBQ meatballs, mini tomato pies, and more. The At Home with Hamby Holiday packages will be

Dear Readers, This month, we are highlighting a lively reception at a private home on Johns Island. This night was full of laughter, smiles, love and good times, and we were honored to be a part of their special day.   Follow along as we walk through and admire the dining, details, couple and more! With love, Candice Hudnall, President + Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Couple: Dressed in elegance, the newlyweds spent their night laughing with family and friends and dancing on the dance floor! Surrounded by love and celebration, it was nothing short of a night to remember. The Dining: The cuisine was exquisite, to say the least! Our fried oyster bites, petite crab cakes and sweet potato biscuits made their way around all evening, and surely, they were a hit! Champagne paired with hors d’oeuvres… chef’s kiss! The Details: The details of the evening were spectacular! From the unique guest list to the custom koozies, florals, tent and cake topper, the details were out to shine. The Venue: Hosted at a private waterfront home on Johns Island, the views were to-die-for. As most Lowcountry venues do not offer on-site culinary outfits or kitchens, we are proud of our

Dear Readers, This month, we’re highlighting a boo-tiful Fall reception at The Parsonage! From the greenery to the table placements, this evening was a night full of all things love, Fall and Halloween! Keep scrolling to admire the true beauty of the couple, venue, and of course, the dining. With love, Candice Hudnall, President + Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Couple: This reception was a true reflection of “Til Death Do Us Part.” The couple spent their day enjoying the little things. From the mimosas all the way to the grand departure, there was never a moment uncherished. It was an honor to be a part of their spectacular evening! The Dining: The cuisine served on this special night was unforgettable! Various small bites made their way around throughout the evening. After delicious Petite Crawfish Pies and Crab & Corn Fritters, the guests filled up on Lowcountry Shrimp & Grits, Grilled Bruschetta Chicken and Carved Beef Tenderloin. Saving the best for last, the guests topped it all off with Hamby’s special Pumpkin Pie Bites. It is safe to say that these ghouls and gals left with their bellies in the Halloween spirit! The Details: From the gold cutlery and floral

Hamby Catering & Events is thrilled to announce their seventh consecutive year winning Charleston’s Choice Best Caterer, as voted by the readers of The Post & Courier. This year also marks the second year of Hamby Catering winning Best Meal prep, a nod to their offerings at their brick and mortar Market. “Here at Hamby, we are truly honored to have won not one, but two awards at this year’s Charleston’s Choice Awards,” said President and Owner Candice Hudnall. “We are beyond thankful for our amazing supporters and thier unwavering love and trust, we truly could not do this without them. So, to our clients, supporters and friends, thank you,” said Hudnall. “We are thrilled to have our culinary feats honored once more, and I cannot be more grateful for our team’s continued dedication to all things timeless, Southern and inventive,” said Executive Chef Dawn Sanders. This has been a year of wins and growth for Hamby Catering as it recently opened its flagship event venue, The Rutledge Room, located at 207 Rutledge Ave. Hamby Catering cultivated a new menu exclusive to the space, offering a wide range of elevated bites and offerings. In partnership with Stay Duvet, The Rutledge

Dear Readers, This month, we are highlighting a beautiful, electric and fun-filled Bar Mitzvah-themed 40th birthday celebration! From the neon lights and lively dance floor to the delicious cuisine, this night was truly one to remember. Follow along as we walk through and admire the dining, details, venue and more! With love, Candice Hudnall, President + Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Occasion: Birthday celebrations never get old… but this Bar Mitzvah-themed night was unforgettable! The man of the evening started off his 40th year dancing under the disco ball, dining on delicious cuisine and celebrating with all of his loved ones! It was an honor to be a part of his special night. The Dining: The cuisine was an absolute delight! A vast assortment of hors d’oeuvres and delectable sweets made their way around the venue all evening long, tempting guests to savor the main courses. From custom-made sushi to comforting Southern classics, it’s safe to say that our guests left with full bellies. The Details: With shimmering disco balls overhead, guests enjoyed sweet treats while grooving on the lively dance floor. An elegant ice sculpture in the shape of the number 40 added a touch of frozen artistry

Timeless, Southern, Inventive, three words used to describe Hamby Catering, can now be extended to the company’s flagship event venue, The Rutledge Room. In partnership with Stay Duvet, Charleston’s leader in curated and quality vacation rentals, The Rutledge Room by Hamby Catering aims to offer an intimate space to host, enjoy and entertain. 207 Rutledge Avenue has had hospitality instilled in its foundation since its construction in 1855, and more recently as the site of the famed Hominy Grill. The three unique spaces of The Rutledge Room include an entry room, formal dining room and enclosed private piazza – each intimate enough for small gatherings, yet together robust enough leave a lasting impression. “It has been our dream for years to extend our hospitality to a space we can fully call our own,” said Candice Hudnall, President and Owner of Hamby Catering & Events. “With our own space comes more freedom, more creativity and most importantly, more ways to serve the Charleston community.” With the launch of this new space comes new tastes, too. Hamby is debuting a new menu with elevated offerings, exclusive to The Rutledge Room. “A new venture calls for new flavors,” said Dawn Sanders, Hamby Catering’s

Dear Readers, This month, we’re highlighting one of life’s most treasured moments, the celebration of a new mom-to-be and baby! Traditionally, the month of August as served as the time for new beginnings: new school years, starting college, new couples starting out as husband and wife – the list goes on. Coincidentally, it also serves as one of the most popular birth months, meaning lots of bundles of joy are coming just in time for a Lowcountry Fall!  Come with us as we look back on such a love-filled and treasured time for all the mammas!  With love,Candice Hudnall, President + Owner,Hamby Catering & Events The Mom-to-be: The overwhelming love flowing around Blaire was second to none. Surrounded by family and friends, Blaire exuded the glow of an excited mom-to-be. Set against the backdrop of a gorgeous private home in Mt. Pleasant, Blaire and her party painted a gorgeous, endearing picture. The Dining: Hamby staples and favorites, including tea sandwiches, sweet potato biscuits, caprese skewers, tomato pies and more were on display. And let’s not forget the “It’s a Boy” punch – we love to a see a theme carried all the way to the finish line! The Details: Understated elegance

Dear Readers, This month, we’re showcasing a stunning coastal summer reception at the Governor Thomas Bennett House! From the florals to the hors d’oeuvres & everything in between, this day was an absolute dream.  Keep scrolling to admire the true beauty of the couple, venue, and of course, the dining. With love, Candice Hudnall, President + Owner, Hamby Catering & Events The Couple: Without a doubt, every guest could feel the love radiating off John and Christina. The couple spent their special day surrounded by their favorite people & their favorite things…most importantly, their two sweet fur-babies who got to make an appearance! It was truly an honor to be a part of their beginning. The Dining: The cuisine did not disappoint on this beautiful evening! Various hors d’oeuvres circulated around, such as fried green tomatoes and chicken & waffle bites. Dinner was served with beef, seafood and vegetarian options to choose from, and there wasn’t a wrong answer! To say the least, everyone headed over to the dance floor with full bellies & big smiles! The Details: From the florals & color schemes to the late-night coffee & flatbread servings, the details were to die for! Although we could not