To begin, gather …
8 each food & beverage executives, substitute friends if f&b execs are not available.
Welcome them with a bar and munchies. Throw in a handful of sparkling and tonic waters, lemons, limes, and oranges to accompany the wine or Manhattan's (ingredients listed). Show your guest the bar and let them enjoy.
In a large kitchen, set up platters of cheese, crackers, and olives. Tip – do your best to have this set up before your guests arrive. They try and be polite, but they're hungry. Avoid the temptation to bust into the cheese before they arrive. As your oven is warming up and your guests are indulging in snacks and beverages, assemble your toppings.
Pour yourself a beverage, take a few sips, and begin to set out all the toppings. Make sure the presentation is arranged enough that your guest can see and reach everything. Once you say go, it’s on! Enjoy the pizza building and friendly competition of out doing each other. Our favorite combinations of the evening were Andouille with cave aged gruyere, and golden chanterelles, taleggio, thyme, honey, and arugula. Enjoy … can’t wait to hear about your favorites.