The Colorful Palate Catering

06/01/2022

Well, we did a thing today. We would love to introduce you to the new resident of our Sweeten Creek Road kitchen. Katie from Fioreously Delicious Personal Chef is the new owner of a great kitchen space that has been very good to us for the last 20 years! WHAT?? How did that happen?
AND...her food is delicious! A few weeks ago we tried the Braised Chicken Tacos and the Turkey & Basil Lasagna--YUM! We loved all of it. The packaging was great and everything was so easy!
Good luck Katie!!!

05/22/2022

One more week. We are going to miss spending our weekends with these amazing people…their smiles and positive attitudes, willingness to go above and beyond for EVERY client, and the friendships that have been built. There are no words to truly explain how we feel about all of our Colorful Palate Ninjas! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

04/03/2022

The final count down has begun. Bittersweet feelings as we start the beginning of the end.
Sweet wedding at Twisty Maple this weekend.

04/02/2022

Wish there was surround smell.

04/01/2022

Happy April!!! Check out the website for a few old-school pics!

After 20 years in the industry, we will be closing our catering kitchen for good on May 31, 2022. This is our choice. Not a necessity.

We are so proud of what we and our team, and this community of vendors, have created these last 20 years. We are honored that we have been part of making Asheville a top wedding market.

We are walking away from catering as gracefully as possible. We are going to work through our close date with every ounce of professionalism and expertise we can muster. Any booked clients beyond our closure date have already been notified, received full refunds and have been connected with other caterers who are available on their date. We have full confidence in our Asheville food community and know that our colleagues will take good care of these clients in our stead.

As we are sure you can imagine, this is an incredibly tender time for us. We finally gave into the fact that there will just never be a perfect time for us to "retire," but after much consultation with mentors and advisors, we have come to the conclusion that this Summer is our moment. This business has been our lives for basically our entire adulthood. And while we always planned to have "second" careers at some point, we never realized just how hard it would be to walk away from The Colorful Palate, for so many reasons, the greatest of which is the impact it could have on our team, clients and vendor friends.

We know many of you understand how tough and intense this industry is. And also how incredibly rewarding it can be. We have loved this work. Been challenged by it. Supported by it. And been (often painfully) honed by it. We feel we have made our mark and are ready to see what else we can do. Learn. Be. And help bring into the world.


What an experience we have had. We thank each of you for the part you played in making The Colorful Palate a success. We simply cannot imagine having made something so meaningful in any other place. With any other people.

From business plan notes on cocktail napkins to a 20-year career. It's almost like magic. Or a miracle.

Thank you all!
Ragan and Tara

12/13/2021

https://www.colorfulpalate.com/curbside/

Ordering closes at 10am today for curbside pick-up this week!
Take a night off or give a friend the best gift ever!
Be sure and check out the Holiday Roast Meal, only offered Christmas week! Go ahead and schedule yourself a break.

11/29/2021

Curbside is BACK for December! Plan ahead and take a few nights off with some of our client favorites.
We have Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday pick-up days. If those don't work for you, let us know.
Chicken and Waffles, Small Batch Soups, Pulled Pork, Soy & Lager Flank, and, of course, Pimento Cheese!
Order now!!!!

NOW ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR PICK UP DECEMBER 1-23! The menu is full of a range of items perfect for anything from a special dinner with family or friends to quiet a night off from the hustle and bustle OR even a fun cocktail style gathering, big...

11/15/2021

Tonight, check out The Food Network to catch a local Ashevillian competing in a Gingerbread Showdown! We love seeing locals on national food shows! Go Asheville! Go Linda Carney!

Gingerbread artist Linda Carney will appear on Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown" on Monday.

09/25/2021

What a day for a wedding. Beautiful space, beautiful weather and breakfast for dinner! Featuring house made Mountain Huevos Rancheros Chilaquiles!
Weaver House

09/18/2021

Super excited for a Louisiana infused menu today at . Jambalaya, Muffaletta Bites and this gorgeous Mardi Gras Tater Salad featuring Purple Sun Potatoes from

08/31/2021

We put out a seriously gorgeous spread at for a great couple. Too busy to get any pics of the fantastic views, but the buffet was pretty!

08/18/2021

Who wants to make some extra cash on the weekends?? We are looking for servers and bartenders!
We are fun! We wear masks! We pay $18/hour!
Mostly Saturday shifts with fun people making people smile with good food!
Email us at [email protected] if you are interested!

07/15/2021

We have been having fun these days with all kinds of seasonal veggies, flatbread pizzas, tender brined and roasted chicken, and oh, salads! A few weeks ago we shared a post where a groom's sister contacted us about the salad...here it is! Photos by Jen Yuson Photography

07/06/2021

These little bundles of yummy have been a client favorite for over a decade. A perfect Summer bite. Asparagus, Italian Cheese, Butter and Phylo. Follow this photo stream to see how you can do it at home!!

06/29/2021

Sweet things from our neighbors to the south.
Did someone say Peach, Feta and Mint Biscuit Canapés??? Ummm, yes please.

What's your favorite way to ?
We Georgia girls will put them in salads, on pizza and sandwiches. Make em into cocktails and obviously, enjoy a whole one in the shade, one juicy, perfect bite at a time.

06/25/2021

Asheville Grazing Board for a fun tasting this afternoon. ALL local. ALL delicious.

06/22/2021

This is why we do this! Love getting these emails...

My brother used your catering for his wedding this past Saturday. Everyone raved about the food. It has been a long time since I have been to a catered event that wasn't all sauces and pastas and rice where you are all bloated at the end of the meal. I want to ask if you would be willing to part with the salad recipe? I want a few, but that one was off the charts. I live in San Diego and want to be able to mkae it at home. It has sliced cured meat, artichokes and romaine lettuce. At least that is what I remember. The dressing was outstanding as well. Any chance you'd be willing to share it? I'll keep it a secret!

06/11/2021

Palate-teer lunch...Local Goat, Fig Jam and Pecan Pizza with Milk Chocolate Chess Bars and Local Berries... getting us thru a three wedding weekend!

06/10/2021

Yesssssssss

06/06/2021

Saturday was such a beautiful afternoon for a wedding! We loved being at Lady Luck Gardens with Erin from PLAIN WITH SPRINKLES EVENTS Great Team!
Boiled Peanuts, Pimento Cheese & Candied Bacon, Grilled Veggies, Old Fashion Mac & Cheese, Cornbread, Waffles, and Biscuits with Buttermilk Battered Fried Chicken...WHAT????

04/01/2021

Come and see our mountains! And order your vaycay food from us!! We can stock you up with easy to heat and serve meals that make your get away fun, safe and EASY!

According to Travelocity data, the most popular spots for quick trips are close to larger cities, but far enough away to offer outdoor activities.

03/30/2021

Look at this basket YOU could win for Easter! See below for how to enter at DJ’s Pickles Yummy stuff inside!!!

!!!!!Easter Basket Giveaway!!!!!

To win this super cute and super delicious Easter Basket all you gotta do is like and follow our page 🥒🥒💚💚

As well as like and follow who made the adorable cookies 🍪🍩

And like/follow our friends over at
Who made the amazing Pimento Cheese 🧀🧀

Tag someone you know in the comment section (each person you tag is an entry)💜💜

We will draw the winner at random on Saturday April 3rd at 4pm and the winner can come pick up this Super Cute Easter Basket at our Pickle Shop down at on Easter Sunday!! 🙌🌼🐣🌸😍

03/24/2021

Feels so good feelin' good again!
Been enjoying nature and stretching our legs in the kitchen after our Winter slumber.
Hello Spring! Hello tastings! Hello events!
We are ready.