Central Arkansas caterer recognized for culinary excellence, workplace culture, and heart-centered leadership by Arkansas Money & Politics magazine.
-- Vibrant Occasions Catering has been recognized as a winner in three categories of Arkansas Money & Politics' Best of 2025 Awards. The family-owned catering company was voted among the top businesses in the state for Best Business Caterer for Events, Best Place to Work, and Best Boss.
The awards, announced in the November 2025 issue of Arkansas Money & Politics, were determined by reader nominations and votes across Arkansas. The recognition reflects the company's commitment to culinary artistry, exceptional service, and workplace culture grounded in their mission: "Making every occasion vibrant. Where food is art. Service is from the heart. And every meal creates connections."
"Being recognized as Best Business Caterer for Events is an honor that belongs to our entire team," says Chef Serge Krikorian, Executive Chef and managing partner of Vibrant Occasions Catering. "Every event we cater is an opportunity to create art with food and bring people together through shared meals. This recognition validates our commitment to treating each dish as a canvas and every occasion as a chance to create something memorable."
The Best Place to Work recognition reflects Vibrant Occasions' dedication to fostering a supportive, empowering workplace culture where team members are valued as essential contributors to the company's success.
"We've always believed that when you take care of your team, they take exceptional care of your clients," says Mary Krikorian, Managing Partner of Vibrant Occasions Catering. "Being voted Best Place to Work means our team members feel valued, supported, and inspired to bring their best selves to work every day. That culture of care translates directly into the service our clients experience at their events."
The Best Boss award underscores the company's Heart Leadership approach, which emphasizes leading with empathy, integrity, and authenticity. This leadership philosophy forms one of three foundational pillars supporting Vibrant Occasions' mission, alongside culinary artistry and connection.
"Serge and Mary Krikorian lead by example in everything they do," says Leah Seale, Director of Community and Vendor Relations at Vibrant Occasions. "They treat every team member like family, invest in their growth, and create an environment where people genuinely want to come to work. The Best Boss recognition reflects what we see every day—leaders who care deeply about the people working alongside them and empower them to deliver exceptional service with heart."
The triple recognition comes as Vibrant Occasions continues to expand its reach throughout Central Arkansas and beyond, serving weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and private celebrations. The company recently unveiled its refreshed mission statement, which articulates the values that have guided their work for over two decades.
"These awards are deeply meaningful because they come from our community, the very people we serve and the team members who bring our mission to life every single day," Seale adds. "To be recognized in three categories reflects not just what we do, but who we are as a company. We're grateful to everyone who voted for us and to our incredible team who makes every occasion vibrant."
Vibrant Occasions Catering continues to serve clients throughout Arkansas with menus featuring Chef Serge's international fusion expertise, seasonal local ingredients, and creative presentations designed to transform events into unforgettable culinary experiences.
For more information about Vibrant Occasions Catering or to schedule a consultation, visit vibrantoccasionscatering.com or call (501) 408-2111.
Photo used in this press release by Lori Sparkman Photography.
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 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
@vibrantoccasionscatering
Email: mary@vibrantoccasionscatering.com
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About the company: Vibrant Occasions is a full-service catering company based in Central Arkansas servicing corporate, social, and fundraising events and weddings throughout the state and beyond.
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