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September 5, 2023

The BEST Venues for Big Holiday Bashes

The holiday season is almost here, and feelings of joy, good cheer, and gratitude are always welcome reasons to celebrate! With the anticipation of Fall and Winter festivities right around the corner, it’s time to make the most of your holiday season by thinking BIG and inviting everyone from friends and family to clients and the entire company to join in on the fun.

Industry professionals cheering in a pit of white balloons for a holiday celebration

 

This year, we say “the more the merrier” when it comes to planning special occasions. Being part of a large group creates inclusivity, cultivates relationships, and ultimately boosts morale, especially in a corporate setting. If you are looking for the perfect place to host your party, we suggest locking in a venue sooner than later, especially when inviting 500+ guests. Whether it’s a corporate event, social gathering, or large get-together, we have fun, unique, and exciting venues in Orange County for any size group that set the stage for a memorable holiday experience!

[AV] Irvine

Unique, customizable, and cool, this is an epic, versatile event space for large groups of up to 1,500 guests.

A collage of images from [AV] Irvine event venue showing the interior and exterior and how it is perfect for holiday celebrations

[AV] Irvine has 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, spanning two floors with countless areas for guests to gather. With its glass-paneled exterior, the venue flows openly from the spacious lobby with cocktail bar and lounge, to the stairs leading up to the mezzanine, with nooks and rest areas for private conversations.

Through the main hallway lies an impressive grand showroom with 24′ ceilings where guests party below or gaze from above in the mezzanine. This blank canvas space has the potential to transform into anything, from a winter wonderland to a festive Halloween bash.

Other venue features include:

  • State-of-the-art sound and lighting systems
  • 30ft LED wall
  • Multiple rooms and lounge areas
  • Tables and chairs for up to 600 guests
  • Complimentary parking for up to 140 guests
  • On-site getting-ready suites
  • Load-in access for oversize décor and vehicles

City Market Social House

Located in Downtown LA’s Fashion District, this chic, contemporary warehouse was built by event professionals to be a versatile event space for up to 1,000 guests.

A collage of images from City Market Social House (interior and exterior) to show the large event space inside and has a holiday feel

City Market Social House has 20,000 square feet of highly configurable and customizable private venue space. There are stunning, vaulted bow truss ceilings, concrete and exposed brick walls, and a free-flowing indoor-outdoor open-air marketplace.

This venue has a spacious, industrial vibe with its blank interior and has the potential to host the perfect holiday party.

Other venue features include:

  • In-house production capabilities: audio, lighting, video, rigging, branding, fabrication and more
  • Onsite Green Room
  • 2,400 square foot commercial kitchen
  • In-Venue automobile access
  • High Speed Wi-Fi
  • One mile from LA Convention Center and easily accessible from several freeways
  • Parking available for large scale events

The Yost Theater

Located center stage in downtown Santa Ana’s Historic District, this unique venue is amazing for live entertainment and turning everyday events into extraordinary experiences for up to 1,000 guests.

Collage of images from the Yost Theater (interior and exterior) that have a holiday feel

Since 1912, The Yost Theater has been considered an iconic landmark in Downtown Santa Ana, known today as the largest, long-standing venue in Orange County. With the built-in bars on both floors, incredible lighting and sound systems, and an expansive main stage for live entertainment, this space has hosted everything from world-class musicians and international DJs to fashion shows and film premieres.

Other venue features include:

  • Customizable marquee to highlight your company
  • Professional AV system, including 12’ x 20’ HD LED Wall and a concert-grade
  • Tables and chairs for up to 150 guests
  • Two on-site green rooms
  • Onsite Production Manager

The Colony House

This modern, craftsman-style event space is centrally located near downtown Anaheim, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces for up to 500 guests to gather.

Collage of images from the Colony House that are holiday themed

The Colony House was originally built in 1948 as a tractor factory, then 24 Carrots renovated the space into a warm, inviting, and eclectically-styled venue in the heart of Orange County.

A centerpiece of the main event space is the Great Room, featuring a bow truss ceiling and vintage wood stage, creating a timeless backdrop for holiday events. Two staircases lead up to The Loft, with a second bar and reception space, which overlooks the Great Room and creates a separate-yet-connected area for guests to mix and mingle.

Other venue features include:

  • Tables and chairs for up 250 guests
  • Lounge vignette and vintage brushed metal cocktail tables and chairs
  • Styled bar backs
  • Local craft beer on tap
  • Foyer with filament bulb light installation and custom entry wall design
  • Beautifully appointed get-ready suite
  • Complimentary on-site parking
  • Built-in speaker system

industry professionals throwing confetti for holiday celebration

Thinking of hosting a large holiday event? More is more! Use the holiday spirit to your advantage by inviting everyone along for a happy holiday celebration at some of our favorite venues for big holiday bashes.

Contact us to start planning a stress-free, fun-filled holiday party!

info@24carrots.com

714.942.6000

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@24carrotscatering


October 29, 2019

Food Fight: Vendor Meals

The age-old vendor meal policy is an industry-wide hot topic that our Leadership Team has grappled with, and revisited time and time again. For most of our 15+ years of business, 24 Carrots proudly paved the way, feeding our wedding vendors hot meals, with flexible timing. At a time when the wedding industry wasn’t prioritizing vendors, this was a welcomed change. We found some of our best clients and industry cheerleaders in this process – who are still with us today!

A few years ago, we changed our policy to align with the traditional catering approach: feeding vendors after guests. We did so with much reluctance, but out of necessity, as the timing of vendor meals, coupled with an overwhelming lack of communication, were negatively affecting our client experience.

If you’ve experienced our team in any capacity, we believe you should know this about us: that we work together to fix problems. That we communicate respectfully, learn from each other, and grow together. And that service excellence comes standard at 24 Carrots. So when the challenges of our revised policy were brought to our attention, we listened to those partners who respectfully engaged and communicated directly. While our catering service contract is with the client and not our vendors, our vendor teams are very important to us and we value the hard work a team puts into a wedding day. When faced with this issue once more, our decision boiled down to the heart of 24 Carrots: hospitality.

We are proud to go back to our 24 Carrots roots, to offer the following options to accommodate timeline requests:

Plated Vendor Meal: The same entree meal as the guests. Our favorite option! We are happy to accommodate requested timing with the following guidelines (see below for important notes).

Vendor Buffet: Allows for flexibility with varying vendor schedules. Perfect for larger teams. 10 person minimum and rental of table and linen are required.

Deluxe Boxed Meal: The perfect grab and go. Great for entertainers or those who have to eat before hot meals are ready.

Important Notes: While we’ve always offered these three options, timely communication of the following information allows us to serve you best:

    • Number of vendor meals and meal service request time must be submitted to the designated 24 Carrots representative (either directly or through a planner / coordinator) 10 business days in advance. This will allow for requests to be worked into the timeline and service order and for our chefs to prepare accordingly.
    • All dietary meals should be requested to the designated 24 Carrots representative (either directly or through a planner / coordinator) 10 business days in advance.
    • If this information is not received, vendor meals default to a plated vendor meal after guest service is completed.

Just like any other wedding details, communication and planning ahead are the keys to success! One of our 24 Carrots core values is service excellence: our commitment to proactively identifying and meeting the needs of our clients, colleagues, and communities. You can expect this from us and in return, we thank you in advance for your proactive communication.

We are grateful for every opportunity to do what we love, and we look forward to serving you!


March 28, 2019

Wanderloft Spring 2019

Wanderloft is an “upscale sip and see for the modern bride” hosted by The Loft on Pine. 24 Carrots had the honor of being part of this trendsetting showcase once more. Inspired by the phrase “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird”, our design incorporated 1,000 hanging paper cranes, a traditional symbol of love and devotion. Penelope Pots brought the design to life with beautiful florals incorporated into Found Rentals birdcages and complementary pieces.


The menu for the day were small plate versions of our Fine-Dining menu. The fan favorite of the night was our Black Cod, Red Thai Curry, Mint, Basil, Cilantro, Pea Sprouts, Nori Rice Cracker. Served alongside Carrot and Papaya Salad and Furikake Parker House Rolls, these bites packed a lot of punch! Menu signage by Delovely Details, incorporating our terracotta color inspo with a punch of pink.

On the way out, our guests also received custom dipped fortune cookies. Inside? A personalized fortune from 24 Carrots!

Thank you to our amazing creative team!

Venue: The Loft on Pine

Catering: 24 Carrots Catering

Floral Design: Penelope Pots

Laser Cut Details: Delovely Details

Rentals: Found Rentals


April 30, 2018

The Yost Theater: Grand Reopening

We were pleased to debut our opening act for the grand reopening of The Yost Theater. This red-carpet premiere included encore-worthy moments: breathtaking decor, theater-inspired entertainment, and classic black and white films playing on the LED screen – and that’s just the opening act!

Some of our favorite first-impression details included a Gatsby girl in the ticket booth, a champagne welcome, and a walk-of-“frame” wall to highlight our creative partners.

The main space hosted breathtaking chandeliers, custom-curated bars and theater-inspired stadium seating, making a grand statement the minute guests walked in.  

indoor theater event space

Food is always the headliner at 24 Carrots, but for this opening, it was absolutely show-stopping.

There were many photo-ready moments, courtesy of designer Lavenders Flowers, complemented by perfect partners who provided luxurious velvet-curtain linens, with our favorite phrases and says shining bright for all to see.

Putting the entertainment value over the top, Luxury Entertainment came in with a jazz trio and DJ mashup playing modern hits, and dynamic lighting was provided by N Effect Productions.

To keep the party going after the curtains closed, we gave flavored bitters as favors.

We are proud to be a part of this historic space – thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and give it the encore it deserved. The Yost Theater, welcome to the family!

(For venue questions and calendar availability, please visit https://theyosttheater.com/)

 

#toasttotheyost | Hosted by 24 Carrots + N-Effect

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Venue: @yosttheater

Catering + Bar: @24carrotscatering

Floral Design: @lavendersflowers

Photo + Video: @villavisuals

Live Music + DJ: @luxuryentertainmentgroup

Performances: @champagnecreativegroup

Furniture + Lounge: @foundrentals

Supporting Rentals: @brighteventrentals

Decorative Lighting: @revelryeventdesign

Intelligent Light + Halo Booths: @neffectpro

Linens: @latavolalinens

Laser Cut Details: @delovelydetails

Marquee Sign: @mymarqueesd

 

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January 11, 2018

Norm + Sherri | Huntington Bay Club Birthday Party

When the owner of 24 Carrots AND his lovely wife celebrate a milestone-birthday, we naturally pull out all the stops! Norm and Sherri celebrated their 50th and 60th birthdays at the newly-renovated Huntington Bay Club. Surrounded by amazing family and friends, we were so thrilled to be able to spoil this sweet couple who is obviously extra near and dear to our hearts.

The focus of this event was the food, and just like the quote printed on the menu stated, guests were encouraged to “eat like you mean it!”. A fully-custom menu, personalized cakes, and surprises waiting around every corner made for an epic celebration. Cheers to Norm + Sherri!

COCKTAIL HOUR STATIONS

Raclette Station

Raw Bar

Meat Swing Carving Station

TRAY-PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES

Saffron Spanish Chorizo Arancini

English Muffin, Burrata, Local Honey

Corn Arepa w/ Oxtail, Aji Panca, Cotija, Cilantro

DINNER RECEPTION

PLATED DINNER

Charcoal-Roasted Hachiya Persimmon, House-Made Fromage Blanc, Brown Butter Pistachio Crumble, Maple Ver Jus

Crudo of Japanese Hamachi, Koji Crème Fraiche, Shaved Truffle, Celery-Shimeji Giardiniera

Homemade Gemelli Pasta, Hokkaido Sea Urchin, Fine Herbs

Dijon-Braised Rabbit, Charcoal-Roasted Rapini, Pickled Custard Seeds

Suckling Pig Confit, Market Apple, Ginger, Mint, Cilantro, Nuoc Cham, Cracklings

Pear Tart, White Wine Poached Pears, Almond Cream, Candied Walnuts, Vanilla Gelato

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NORM AND SHERRI!

Venue: @huntingtonbayclub
Catering + Production: @24carrotscatering
Rentals: @foundrentals
Floral Design: @penelopepotsfloraldesign
Photographer: @mishinaphoto
Linens: @latavolalinen
Tabletop: @casadeperrin
Calligraphy: @projectwatermark
Live Band: Dave Hill
DJ/MC: @elevatedpulse
Guest Entertainment: @hubbadubrubb
Cake: @sweettraders