Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering Partner in Salt Lake City
An Exquisite Affair has been serving the Salt Lake City area for 30 years, specializing in creating unforgettable events through exceptional culinary experiences. Founded and operated by Susan Stutchbury, our company prioritizes personalized service, ensuring every client receives individual attention from initial planning to event execution. Our expertise spans weddings, social gatherings, and corporate functions, with capacity to serve up to 1,000 guests through diverse service styles including plated dinners, buffets, and reception-style events. We maintain rigorous quality standards through our commercial kitchen at SLC Commissary, combining fresh ingredients with meticulous presentation.Our commitment to transparency is reflected in detailed itemized proposals and flexible coordination of rentals, dcor, and staffing. With a track record of overjoyed clients and industry recognition, we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations through both culinary excellence and operational reliability. Our 24-hour response policy ensures timely communication, while our 30% deposit structure provides financial clarity for event planning. Having served prestigious venues like the University of Utah Eccles Building and Red Butte Garden, we combine local market knowledge with professional sophistication to deliver consistently exceptional results.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Social Gatherings
Buffet Service
Plated Dinners
Event Coordination
Bartending Services
Dcor Rentals
Guest Count Management
Custom Menu Design
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialized catering experience in Salt Lake City
- Our owner personally manages every event from planning to execution
- We provide detailed itemized proposals with transparent pricing structures
- We coordinate complete event logistics including rentals and dcor
- We maintain commercial kitchen standards for consistent food quality
What people say
Delicious food
Beautiful presentation
Professional service
Personalized attention
Rave reviews from guests
Services
Wedding Catering
Full-service wedding catering creates memorable culinary experiences through customized menus and seamless execution. Our team coordinates china, linens, flowers, and bartending services while providing 24-hour client communication. With 30 years of expertise, we ensure beautifully presented food and stress-free service for ceremonies at venues like Rice Eccles Stadium and Red Butte Garden.
Corporate Events
Professional catering solutions for corporate breakfasts, lunches, and receptions combine gourmet presentation with logistical efficiency. We handle events at offices or external venues with flexible service options from drop-off catering to full-service plated dinners, accommodating groups of any size while allowing clients to focus on business objectives.
Social Gatherings
Stress-free social event planning includes complete coordination of food service, rentals, and dcor. Our staff manages setup, serving, and cleanup for birthdays, holiday parties, and celebrations, enabling hosts to enjoy events without logistical concerns while impressing guests with exceptional cuisine.
Event Coordination
Comprehensive event planning covers rentals, staffing, and service elements with personalized attention to detail. From guest count management to final execution, our owner-led approach ensures seamless coordination of all components including china, glassware, and specialized service requirements.
Custom Menu Design
Tailored menu creation balances culinary creativity with practical considerations, offering options for standard and special dietary needs. Clients work directly with our chef to develop balanced selections that reflect event themes while maintaining quality standards for both plated and reception-style service.
People
Susan Stutchbury
Owner
With 30 years of catering experience, Susan personally oversees all events to ensure quality and client satisfaction. Her hands-on approach combines business expertise with culinary knowledge, maintaining the company's reputation for exceptional service and attention to detail.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We specialize in weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings of all sizes.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 3-6 months ahead, though we accommodate last-minute events when possible.
Do you handle event logistics?
Yes, we coordinate rentals, décor, staffing, and all service elements for complete event management.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept checks, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards.
How do you handle dietary restrictions?
We customize menus to accommodate vegetarian, allergy-specific, and other dietary requirements.
