Arkansas's award-winning caterer shares why securing your holiday celebration now ensures stress-free entertaining and premier date selection.
-- As fall temperatures arrive and pumpkin spice returns to menus, Vibrant Occasions Catering is reminding event hosts that the key to a successful holiday celebration begins with one simple step: booking early.
"It might feel early to be thinking about holiday parties, but November and December calendars fill incredibly quickly," explains Mary Krikorian, managing partner of Vibrant Occasions Catering. "Once those prime dates are gone, they're really gone. We encourage clients to secure their preferred dates now to avoid the last-minute scramble that creates unnecessary stress during what should be a joyful season."
Benefits of early holiday booking:
- Guaranteed Date Selection: November and December represent peak catering season, with corporate events, family gatherings, and festive celebrations competing for limited availability. Early booking ensures clients secure their first-choice date rather than settling for whatever remains available.
- Stress-Free Planning: Checking "holiday catering" off the to-do list months in advance provides peace of mind that allows hosts to focus on other aspects of event planning and enjoying the season with family and colleagues.
- Time for Creative Menu Development: Early consultation provides ample time for Chef Serge Krikorian and the Vibrant Occasions team to collaborate with clients on customized menus that reflect their vision and accommodate dietary requirements.
- Access to Seasonal Ingredients: Advanced planning allows the culinary team to source the finest seasonal and local ingredients, ensuring optimal quality and freshness.
While Vibrant Occasions excels at traditional holiday fare, including the signature Orange Rosemary Brined Turkey Breast with orange cranberry chutney and Jack Daniels Twice Smoked Ham, the award-winning catering company encourages clients to consider creative alternatives that spark conversation and delight guests.
Current holiday menu offerings include:
- Traditional Southern Holiday ($20 per guest): Features orange rosemary brined turkey breast, Jack Daniels twice smoked ham, mashed Yukon gold potatoes, green bean Provençal, and jalapeño mac & cheese
- Bella Italia ($20 per guest): Grilled chicken Alfredo, pasta ragu with Cabernet-braised beef, and Tuscan vegetables bring Italian warmth to holiday celebrations
- Mediterranean Oasis ($24 per guest): Mediterranean brisket finished with pomegranate molasses, grilled Greek chicken kabobs, basmati rice with dried fruits and nuts, and roasted broccolini with harissa oil
- Taco 'Bout A Great Party! ($22 per guest): Street taco action stations featuring brisket, pollo asado, or pork carnitas with all the fixings
- Brunch Fiesta ($22 per guest, 50-guest minimum): Perfect for holiday morning gatherings with breakfast taco stations and Funky Monkey French toast casserole
Premium carving stations featuring herb-crusted slow-roasted prime rib or smoked beef tenderloin are also available at market price.
"Our mission is simple: making every occasion vibrant, where food is art, service is from the heart, and every meal creates connections," says Krikorian. "The holidays are about bringing people together, and we're honored to be part of creating those meaningful moments."
Vibrant Occasions is currently accepting bookings for November and December 2025 holiday events. For menu consultations, availability, and booking information, contact Vibrant Occasions Catering at (501) 408-2111 or visit vibrantoccasionscatering.com. Complete holiday menu options are available on the website. Follow along at @vibrantoccasionscatering.
About Vibrant Occasions Catering:
Chef Serge Krikorian and his wife, Mary Krikorian, started their catering business in 2002 and have been in the family restaurant business since 1994. Having catered thousands of events over the years as Dinner’s Ready, they launched Vibrant Occasions Catering, a new name that more accurately depicts the level of food and service provided at weddings and social events. Krikorian was born in Lebanon and moved to the United States with his family as an adult entering college. He now hails from the quaint town of Benton, Arkansas. His southern hospitality paired with his penchant for developing unique international fusion-style recipes, especially sauces, has garnered his reputation as foodies' fan favorite in his community and now on the Youtube space for his cooking show, Cooking with the Kriks. After years of dreaming about owning a mobile kitchen, in December 2020, Serge and Mary launched Our Mobile Kitchen with the intention of providing fresh, 5-star quality chef-prepared cuisine to patrons visiting where the mobile kitchen is parked or on site for catered weddings and social, private or corporate events. Krikorian is an alumnus of Henderson State University where he studied business earning his Bachelor’s Degree and met his wife, Mary. He earned his MBA from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Serge became a restaurant entrepreneur when he purchased an old, run-down pizza parlor he and Mary revived called Sergio’s Pizza. After a few years, they knew the restaurant business was not for them. Mary booked their first official catering gig, much to Serge’s surprise. They began receiving more and more requests for catering luncheons and events. The catering business took over after six months and they never looked back. They have three sons who often work in the business around their academic and career schedules, making their enterprise a family-built business.
To explore the array of catering options offered at Vibrant Occasions, please contact:
Mary Krikorian
Managing Partner
Vibrant Occasions
Email: mary@vibrantoccasionscatering.com
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About the company: Vibrant Occasions Catering is a full-service catering company based in Central Arkansas and serving weddings, corporate and social events throughout the state and beyond.
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