Herban Feast News

October 2012
Capitol Hill Times
In the early planning stages of the event, Harding reached out to B.J. Duft, owner and founder of Herban Feast, a popular Seattle catering company, to ask if he would have his company participate. “I said HELL YES!” Duft said. “As a gay man and business owner in the hospitality industry, this is a very meaningful move forward for all of us, gay and straight.”
 
October 2012
The Seattle Times
Former Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson greets children at the door at Herban Feast in Seattle where a group, including Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer, gathered to support the A Plus Youth Program on Oct. 15, 2012.
 
September 2012
Style Unveiled
Herban Feast catered our wedding reception. The food was incredible. I have a gluten and dairy allergy and they were able to accommodate me and make the entire menu gluten and dairy free without losing any of the incredible flavor.
 
July 2012
Catersource
Herban Feast in Seattle was named Best Caterer by Seattle Bride magazine. Congratulations!

 

June 2012
Seattle Bride
The Herban Feast team is humbled and honored to be awarded three top honors in Seattle Bride Magazine’s annual awards poll.

 

May 2012
West Seattle Blog
Herban Feast & Fresh Bistro win “Best Taste” in competition including 51 area participants.

 

June 2012
Junebug Weddings
Blending two cultures seamlessly, Karen and Jorge fused their very different backgrounds into a beautifully cohesive ceremony. “Our caterer, Herban Feast, even used one of Jorge’s recipes for one of the appetizers and found an Iberico ham. It was a hit!”
 
May 2012
Wedding Chicks
A vintage glam, travel-themed, wedding photo shoot by Tracie Howe Photography in the Oasis.
 
April 2012
Style Me Pretty
A cool as can be Sodo Park wedding captured by Laurel McConnell Photography. The eclectic vibe of the venue mixed with romantic florals by Bella Signature Design and vintage details whipped up by Holly-Kate and Company makes for a head-turner to say the least.
 
April 2012
Martha Stewart Weddings
A New Year’s Eve wedding at Sodo Park, magically transformed into a 1950’s supper club.

 

February 2012
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Read about how Carol Sanford, author of "The Responsible Business", works with Herban Feast to build on its strengths.

January 2012
THE KNOT AWARDS HERBAN FEAST CATERING "BEST OF WEDDINGS"

Herban Feast is honored to receive The Knot's 2012 Best of Weddings award for catering. We thank our clients for inspiring us to craft such memorable menus and our partner vendors that provide us with such high-quality, locally-sourced, farm-fresh ingredients.

January 2012
Seattle Met Bride & Groom
A Sodo Park wedding incorporating traditional Cambodian culture and the Seattle skyline.
 
January 2012
Junebug Weddings
For Ashley and Chad, it was love at first sight with Herban Feast's Sodo Park venue - "the combination of Pacific Northwestern industry with southern farmhouse charm was perfect."
 
December 2011
Rustic Wedding Chic
The idea that a rustic wedding has to take place in the country is completely thrown out by this next wedding which blend rustic charm and urban beauty.
 
November 2011
Junebug Weddings
A personalized, elegant, and outrageous Sodo Park Wedding!
 
October 2011
Seattle Bride
After getting a peek inside the Park’s newest addition, The Oasis at Sodo Park, last week we’re guessing that demand will go swiftly up once again. (Translation: It’s really, really cool.)
 
October 2011
Seattle Met
Meet Sodo Park’s new neighbor, maybe throw a party there.
 
September 2011
Herban Feast unveils The Oasis at Sodo Park. Located directly next door to Sodo Park, The Oasis features a masterly crafted rock garden, tropical plant life, and a spacious versatile floor plan perfect for events under 200 guests.
 
September 2011
Catersource
“We’ve incorporated some newer elements, but left as much of the rustic as possible, like lathe chipping on the floor, exposed beams and rafters.”
 
August 2011
City’s Best
If you've been lucky enough to catch Herban Feast at the West Seattle Farmers Market, you may have already sampled this Sodo caterer's strawberry lavender lemonade.
 
July 2011
Seattle Bride
Turn to the new local go-to DIY resource, The Herban Design Studio.
 
July 2011
Received Seattle Bride's "Best Caterer" award.
 
June 2011
Bellevue Business Journal
The award-winning Seattle caterer (Herban Feast) is announcing a series of new relationships that expand the accessibility of its acclaimed offerings to businesses, venues and individuals located in the city’s fast-growing Eastside communities.
 

March 2011
THE RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS (BOOK)
We encourage you to read Carol Sanford's recent book "The Responsible Business".  Carol is a friend and consultant BJ Duft has worked with extensively over the years.  Carol's book provides a stimulating catalyst and support tool for those seeking to move the world in a healthy direction through their approach to running a business or their employment.  We are honored and proud that Carol devoted a bulk of the book to shedding light on how BJ Duft's leadership of Herban Feast has caused a transformation of its inner-workings to create a distinctive and unique client experience while engaging Puget Sound communities toward positive change.
Visit Carol Sanford's website to learn more about this book and her approach.

March-April 2010
PUGET SOUND BUSINESS JOURNAL
Scene Highlights: American Rivers Annual Auction at Sodo Park by Herban Feast (page 20)
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Spring 2010
SEATTLE BRIDE MAGAZINE
Real Wedding: Elizabeth Ferlic and Nathan Lazenga
Eco-Friendly wedding in harmony with nature catered by Herban Feast (pages 46-49).

January 2010
WILLIE GREEN'S ORGANIC FARM
Willie Green's Organic Farm Opens It's Fields for Weddings
Herban Feast is proud to announce Willie Green's Organic Farm has opened it's doors to become the Puget Sound's newest farm venue. Perfect for weddings. At Willie Green's Organic farm, you and your guests will enjoy a working-farm environment beautified by lush floral growth, a pond and fountain, Parisian style furniture, and footpaths meandering through bamboo gardens.  In addition, your menu from Herban Feast will feature ingredients produced at Willie Greens Organic Farm.  Contact Herban Feast for more information!

January/February 2010
SEATTLE METROPOLITAN BRIDE & GROOM
Real Weddings: Flynn & Hirshfield Wedding
Another beautiful Sodo Park wedding.

Fall, 2009
Northwest Meetings + Events
Deck the Halls with Eco-Friendly Decor
"Green" your holiday events with these fun, easy and earth-friendly tips.

Fall/Winter 2009
Seattle BRIDE
Best of Bride
A special thanks to those who voted us Best New Wedding Vendor, Best Caterer and Best New Reception Site for Sodo Park. 

October 2009
Seattle Metropolitan
Thinking Outside the Bento Box
Herban Feast serves it up on a totally different platter

June 2009
Seattle Metropolitan
A Fish for all Seasons
Good news halibut lovers - Chef Dalis Chea's recipe for Spring Pea and Halibut Salad.

February 2009
Conscious Choice
Nice Day for a Green Wedding
Five couples say "I do" to eco-ethics

January 2009
Movable Feast
Seattle Metropolitan Bride and Groom
Beef, Salmon and Lentil Sliders with Root Bear Float Cocktail by Herban Feast

January 2009
Buying the Farm
Edible Seattle
More CSA's mean more options. Check out Chef Dalis Chea's recipe for Cider Glazed Delicata Squash.

December 2008
Jasmine Star Photography
Inside Weddings Magazine
Here's a sneak peek, but check out the feature yourself at your local bookstore!

December 2008
Seattle Style
An Herban Feast
Now that the holiday season is here, my mind is filled with all the yummy food to be served. One of my all time favorite local caterers is Herban Feast. They seem to get it right every time!

November 2008
Seattle Bride Blog
Sustainable, eco-friendly-AND cost-conscious-weddings? Yes!
With all the doom and gloom of the current economy, there are still many bright spots for Seattle-area brides and grooms to-be. Mainly, that wedding industry competition is forcing vendors to be ultra dollar-savvy and competitive, creating savings that are passed down to couples. So don't despair just yet: In certain ways, now could actually be an ideal time to wed!

November 2008
Seattle PI Blog: Farm Fresh Family
Farm Policy and PR
Yesterday I had the pleasure of lunching with a very interesting group of people. They included Jan and Peter Alden from Alden Farms, Wendy Dore from Puget Sound Fresh, and some of the folks behind Herban Feast , a Seattle-area catering company that specializes in sourcing their inputs locally.

July 2008
ECO-WISE ENTERTAINING
Decide you don't want to cook? There are eco-friendly caterers available that care about our environment too. Herban Feast Catering in Seattle offers eco-friendly, vegan-friendly and price-friendly options for your event.

July 2008
KUOW
Uncommon Herbs
Dalis Chea, Herban Feast's Executive Chef shares three recipes, featuring ways to be creative with herbs - Bruschetta with a Zesty Fava Bean Spread, Grilled Wild Salmon, Lemon Verbena and Honey Granita.

July 2008
Daily Candy
Catch of the Day
Herban Feast's Grilled Wild Salmon Recipe
Lighten-up with farmer's market inspired recipe from Chef Dalis Chea

April 2008
Greendrinks Podcast
The Sounds of Seattle Greendrinks
Herban Feast's very own Joe Harrison talks with Jessica Sheets at Porter Novelli about sustainability.

April 2008
Journal Newspapers
Say "I do" to a sustainable wedding day
Many brides and grooms are finding ways to incorporate a bit of "green" into their wedding palette.

April 2008
A Fresh Squeeze
Green Wedding Resources
In line with Herban Feast's low-impact catering philosophy, events will also be set up for recycling and composting.