Sweet Carrot

06/28/2024

"On our wedding day, we didn't have to worry about a single thing. The Sweet Carrot team took care of everything, serving up a delicious buffet of comfort food that our guests absolutely loved. We had a lot of people going up for seconds! The Ohio Chicken Meatballs are addictive and according to the father of the groom: "that's the best Mac 'N' Cheese I've ever had". The professionalism was flawless. We can't thank them enough for making our day so special." - Dan & Colin, married at Seventh Son Brewing in March 2024

Congratulations, Dan and Colin! We are touched by your words and are so happy to be part of your story 🧡

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Cake by Austin Carter
Music by Yellowbud Productions
Florals by Talbotts Flowers

06/21/2024

Summertiiiime and the livin's easy – especially when you have Mac 'N' Cheese and Ohio Chicken Meatballs on your plate 😛

Happy first day of summer! 🧡 What are you doing to stay cool?

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Venue: Orchard House, Granville, Ohio

06/11/2024

Two more days for you Sweet Carrot fanatics to get some comfort food goodness and a cocktail with Dad for Father's Day!

Get nostalgic with Dad and throwback to our restaurant days with an exclusive Barbeque Dinner experience at . With each ticket you'll get access to a full Sweet Carrot buffet and 2 hand-crafted cocktails from Echo. 🍹🥃

🧡 Purchase your tickets and check out the full menu: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/echo-spirits-x-sweet-carrot-fathers-day-bbq-dinner-tickets-915268772537?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/05/2024

Treat Dad to a Barbeque Dinner experience this Father's Day at The Bar at Echo Spirits!

Sweet Carrot will be serving our classic Corn Cake Bar with Smoked Pulled Pork, and all the signature toppings (including Corn Salsa!) and our famed Mac 'N' Cheese. Dad and guests will also get to enjoy TWO cocktails from Echo with their ticket, gratuity included.

Tell your guest of honor to bring his best Dad jokes and we'll see you on Sunday, 6/16! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/echo-spirits-x-sweet-carrot-fathers-day-bbq-dinner-tickets-915268772537

05/24/2024

Tomorrow is National Brisket Day and we are PUMPED!! Swipe through our Brisket inspo and let us know how you prefer it:

🤌 The Classic - Next to a generous helping of Mac 'N' Cheese and covered in BBQ sauce...ohhhh yeahhh
🥔 'Tater'ed Up! - Smothered on a crispy baked potato with all your favorite fixin's (we've also never met a potato we didn't like!)
🧡 Corn Cake Tower - Nestled between a layer of Mac 'N' Cheese and Coleslaw, topped with BBQ sauce, all on a warm Corn Cake - you want it all!

Let us know in the comments which Brisket you're pickin'!

05/16/2024

We’re going to be serving up some bites at The Century Open House with Together & Company on May 23 from 5:30-7:30! Come by to envision your next intimate celebration in their gorgeous space, meet their staff and vendor partners, and enjoy a cash bar as you mingle and dream. Guests will also have the opportunity to take home custom watercolor portraits!

✨ What’s extra special is that anyone who attends will be entered to win a FREE wedding at The Century! See the link below to RSVP and you just might be that lucky couple. We hope to see you there! 🧡💛

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-century-open-house-tickets-876800292277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for The Century Open House. Explore our stunning setting for weddings and special events!

05/09/2024

Congrats class of 2024! We saw OSU graduate last weekend so we want to give you some of our favorite grad party ideas!

👉 Co-Host with a Bestie - Pick a backyard and throw a bash with a classmate! (Great cost-saving strategy too). You can print off group photos during their time in school together to set on tables as decor and make a memory jar station for their friends to write funny stories from school - maybe read them out loud during the party? (or maybe not!)

👉 Order Unique and Crave-able Food - Sweet Carrot caters comfort food perfect for entertaining a crowd, served on sustainable disposables full-service style or delivery. It's an easy recipe for happy guests and a quick, guilt-free cleanup.
PRO TIP: Order a Sweet Carrot Party Package before 6/15 and we'll throw in an extra pan of Mac 'N' Cheese! Details are on our website: https://sweetcarrot.com/graduation/ 🧡

👉 Create a Playlist - Ask your grad to share some of their favorite songs from their time in school so everyone can party to the perfect playlist. Here are some of our favorite grad party songs to get the whole crowd on their feet:
"Don't Stop Me Now" - Queen
"Time After Time" - Cindi Lauper
"Graduation (Friends Forever)" - Vitamin C
"Float On" - Modest Mouse
"Lean On Me" - Bill Withers
"In My Life" - The Beatles

👉 Pick a Theme - Have a theme related to your grad's future career or the college they're attending. Choose coordinating setups, like:
- A photo booth with fun props and a backdrop (you can make your own balloon arch using a garment rack as a frame!)
- Make a custom beverage that match your theme's color scheme
- Choose color coordinating string lights to drape around a food table

Which one of these tips are you going to try? Let us know in the comments!

04/24/2024

Our version of a ~jacket potato~ 🇬🇧 (read in your best British accent)

Don't know about y'all, but on Wednesday, a Baked Potato Bar is calling our name... sound off in the comments what your go-to 'tater toppings are! 🥔

04/12/2024

Grab a brew and get a taste of crowd-pleasing comfort food! 🎓 Join us for a complimentary Grad Party Food Tasting with Sweet Carrot at Nocterra Brewing Co, next Thursday, 4/18 from 5-7pm!

Swing by Nocterra Brewing Co. for a beverage and head up to the second floor Lodge to try food from Sweet Carrot's new Party Packages, perfect for grad season and summer celebrations. Sweet Carrot is proud to be Nocterra's newest preferred caterer, and we can't wait to see you!

🍻 Space is limited, so make sure to reserve tickets at the Eventbrite link below to ensure a spot at the tasting! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/complimentary-grad-party-food-tasting-with-sweet-carrot-at-nocterra-brewing-tickets-880273460617

04/11/2024

Good news, grads! 🎓 Our crowd-pleasing Party Package is here – just in time for graduation season and summer celebrations.

And even better news: Since our famous Mac ‘N’ Cheese is such a hit, for a limited time we’re offering an additional pan FREE with every 25-Person Party Package. You heard that right - FREE Mac 'N' Cheese!!

🧀🧡 Head our site to learn more about this extra special (and cheesy) offer: https://sweetcarrot.com/graduation/

04/05/2024

This is a Sweet Carrot couple if we've ever seen one! Ethan and Noah were married last October, surrounded by plants, dogs, and loved ones 🧡 We had so much fun being part of it!

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03/28/2024

Don't skip (or skimp!) on those Mac 'N' Cheese Balls 😮‍💨 In fact, we highly recommend popping them on your plate right next to a side of Mac 'N' Cheese. Gotta get all those food groups covered! 🧡

03/21/2024

"Oh my heavens - I thought I had died and gone to heaven with your food! Every single morsel was perfect - made my heart and stomach exceedingly joyous! Your staff was so much fun and made the entire experience so much more! I am SO glad you are in the business of making our stomachs happy." - Lorna F., wedding guest

Thanks Lorna! It's our pleasure to deliver fantastic food and service at weddings and special events 🥰🧡

Photography by Grace E. Jones Photography

03/08/2024

It's International Women's Day! Did you know we're a Women-Owned business??

Over 10 years ago our founder Angela Petro (bringing the fun to work in the second photo!) added Sweet Carrot to her family of hospitality brands after learning an entire business from the ground up for over 15 years prior. Today she is fiercely committed to igniting social change for the sake of gender equality and passionate about giving back to the community.

💟 Skip on over to our website - https://sweetcarrot.com/contact-us/ - to order a catered lunch that packs a punch during Women's History Month, as you get to showcase your values and appreciate your crew all at once. Plus, the whole team gets enjoy some Sweet Carrot goodness together!

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Image one: An employee at an office party enjoys a plate of Sweet Carrot next to their coworkers at a wooden table. They smile as they eat their food. Colorful balloons and a pennant flag garland hang in the background.
Image two: Angela Petro showcases unmatched skill by balancing a paintbrush between her lip and nose as she paints a mural with the Sweet Carrot Team. One of her hands is up as if to say "No hands!" In her other hand is a container of paint.
Image three: Angela Petro paints green letters on a cinder block wall with a Team Member. She's standing on a step ladder while the Team Member directs.
Image four: An employee at an office lunch reaches for Smoked Brisket with a set of tongs, smiling as she fills her plate. Two coworkers stand behind in line, smiling and waiting for their turn.

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03/07/2024

When the sun hits that BBQ Sauce *just* right 😮‍💨

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Image descriptions:
Image one: A server drizzles BBQ sauce on a plate loaded with a Corn Cake, Smoked Pork, Mac 'N' Cheese, and Cole Slaw at an outdoor event. The sunlight is making the BBQ sauce glow as it drips off the serving spoon.
Image two: A guest standing out of frame drizzles extra BBQ sauce on their plate filled with salad greens, Corn Cake, Smoked Pork, and Mac 'N' Cheese.
Image three: A view down a long buffet table at an outdoor wedding. On one side of the table, Sweet Carrot servers smile as they load up plates. On the other side of the table, happy guests wait in line, telling servers what they'd like and receiving full plates from them.

02/29/2024

Once upon a time, people thought we were a vegan smoothie company... (Corn Cake smoothie, anyone? 😅)

While we don't serve anything out of a blender, we do have vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free catering options! And they're just as delicious as the rest of our menu.

Here's a fun little game for you: of these menu items, which are vegan, which are gluten free, and which are vegetarian?
- Smoked Eggplant
- Corn Cakes
- Cheesy Baked Potato Bar

👀🥕 Drop your guesses in the comments!

Image descriptions:
Image one: An overhead shot of Smoked BBQ Eggplant atop a white bowl of Mac 'N' Cheese. The top is garnished with Corn Salsa and green onions.
Image two: On a white platter sits a line of golden Corn Cakes, garnished with green onions.
Image three: A sea salt rubbed baked potato is loaded with cheese sauce,
roasted broccoli, bacon bits, butter, and sour cream. Out of focus in the background are mason jars full of toppings.

02/22/2024

Are we the only ones who want to dive in to our Spinach Kale & Artichoke Dip?

No??

Ok good... cuz we've got plenty to go around!

Drop a 🧡 in the comments if you wanna see this at the next party you swing by 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Image descriptions:
Image one: A hand dips a chip into a small ramekin of bubbling Spinach Kale and Artichoke Dip. The ramekin sits on a plate filled with crispy yellow corn chips.
Image two: An overhead shot of a ramekin with cheesy Spinach Kale and Artichoke Dip. The top is garnished with a couple quartered artichoke hearts, and the ramekin is surrounded by crispy yellow corn chips.

02/14/2024

One thing's for sure on Valentine's Day: You "Mac" us melt! 🧡 Every day is about love when we get to serve up your favorite comfort food at weddings and events 🥰

Share your favorite Sweet Carrot event memory in the comments! Here are some of ours 👆

Image descriptions:
Image one: Two Sweet Carrot servers smile as they scoop samples of Mac 'N' Cheese and Ohio Chicken Meatballs under a tent on a sunny day.
Image two: A server stands behind a buffet line and hands a guest a plate of food at a sunny outdoor event. The guest accepts the plate, smiling.
Image three: Servers pass plates down a buffet line at a Sweet Carrot wedding, smiling at the camera as they plate up comfort food for guests.

02/08/2024

POV your boss is ordering food for the office and you have 10 seconds to decide which Sweet Carrot lunch you're choosing:

1) Grilled Bacon & Cheese Melt
2) Sea Salt Baked Potato with Smoked Beef Brisket
3) Corn Cake Bowl with Ohio Chicken Meatballs

Drop your order in the comments ➡️ GO!

Image descriptions:
Image one: A Grilled Bacon and Cheese Melt is displayed on a round white plate with a side of crispy potato chips. Melty cheese and bacon bits are oozing out the sides of the sandwich.
Image two: A spoon drizzles B*W sauce over a Sea Salt Baked Potato topped with Smoked Beef Brisket. A leafy green garnish is dusted on the white plate, which sits atop a striped placemat on a wood table. Other Sweet Carrot dishes are out of focus in the background.
Image three: Corn Cakes topped with Ohio Chicken Meatballs and Corn Salsa are styled in a shallow white bowl garnished with sliced green onion tops.

01/30/2024

We are beyond excited to announce our new catering partnership with Grange Insurance Audubon Center ! As catering companies who are all about working with couples and organizations who appreciate great customer service, unique menus, and community-focused values, our teams at Sweet Carrot and sister brand Together & Company are proud to be selected as hospitality partners for this Columbus cornerstone.

Whether you're hosting a casual corporate luncheon indoors or a scenic wedding surrounded by the gorgeous Audubon Center grounds, we look forward to making your menus as memorable as this venue!

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Image one: A view down the walkway towards the entrance of Grange Insurance Audubon Center. The walkway is bordered by lush greenery and small stone benches. The building is a contemporary design, with orange structural elements and dark wood siding. Windows are marked with artfully designed white shapes, to prevent birds from flying into the windows.
Image two: A couple stands at their altar under a mature tree with sprawling branches. Their wedding guests sit facing the couple, watching their ceremony.
Image three: A reception hall filled with natural light is set for dinner. Round tables are decorated with white linens and floral centerpieces. Two servers in all-black are finishing setting tables in the background.
Image four: Two brides share a dance during their wedding reception. A bright light shines on the dance floor, and family and friends stand around to watch.

01/18/2024

Wowee!! We are nominated in Best of Columbus Weddings 2024! VOTE for us under TWO categories: "Caterer: Dinner" and "Caterer: Late-Night Bites"

As a restaurant-turned-caterer, these acknowledgements are very exciting for our team! We just love getting to serve our Sweet Carrot Fans on their special days and it's great to know you love it too 🥰

🧡 Get your vote on: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bocw2024 🎉

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Image descriptions:
Image one: A smiling wedding guest in a buffet line serves themself BBQ sauce onto a plate of Smoked Beef Brisket and Mac N Cheese. A guest standing behind them is taking a sip from a beverage. A "Best of Columbus Weddings 2024 Nominee" logo is overlayed in the center of the picture.
Image two: A bride stands in a buffet line at an outdoor wedding reception, talking to the servers behind the buffet. She is smiling while she looks at a chaffer of Smoked Pulled Pork. A groomsman stands behind her, smiling and looking at the food as well. A "Best of Columbus Weddings 2024 Nominee" logo is overlayed in the top left of the picture.
Image three: A reception hall full of wedding guests sits at white linen tables during a dinner served by Sweet Carrot. Several guests are smiling as they eat. A "Best of Columbus Weddings 2024 Nominee" logo is overlayed in the top left of the picture.

01/11/2024

Who has "attend more Sweet Carrot buffets" on their vision board for 2024? 👀🙌

Go ahead and take a screenshot of this buffet line to start manifesting your Cheesy Bar dreams ✨

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Image descriptions:
Image one: A view down a buffet line, where wedding guests are loading up their plates with Mac N Cheese, Smoked Beef Brisket, and BBQ sauce. Two of the guests are smiling as they check out disposable bowls of Garden Salad.
Image two: A guest pours a ladle of BBQ sauce atop a stack of Mac N Cheese and Smoked Beef Brisket in a buffet line at a special event. The person pouring the sauce is wearing a white shirt and tie.

01/01/2024

We cant wait to serve up more Ohio Chicken Meatball goodness in 2024 😛🧡 Who's watching the ball drop tonight? ✨

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Glossy Ohio Chicken Meatballs are served in a white bowl on top of two griddled corn cakes with cole slaw, BBQ sauce, and green onions for garnish.

10/12/2023

Mark your calendars for another chance to enjoy some Sweet Carrot goodness and have a little spooky fun!! 👻 Presenting: ADULT PUMPKIN CARVING! 🎃 Hosted by The German Village Fun Bunch, The Daily Growler, and Sweet Carrot!

This event will be on Thursday October 19th at The Daily Growler, 702 S. High Street, from 7pm-10pm. You can BYOP(umpkin) or purchase a ticket and get a pumpkin + an adult beverage. 🍻

As for Sweet Carrot, we'll be bringing all the treats (without the tricks!) including:
🧡 Mac & Cheese Balls w/ Chipotle Dipping Sauce
🧡 Corn Salsa & Tortilla Chips
🧡 Spinach, Kale, & Artichoke Dip
👻....and more!! (Ok, we had to sneak in one trick, but we promise the suspense will be worth it!)

The Daily Growler has 40 beers on tap mostly sourced from Ohio, a wrap around outdoor patio, and an upstairs bar that can be reserved for parties. They also have a full bar so wine and cocktail drinkers have no fear! 🧙‍♀️🐈‍⬛🍂

Order your tickets for a GHOUL ole' time! https://www.thedailygrowler.com/shop/carving-party-pumpkin-pair-gvbd/?fbclid=IwAR1Av_g9qDuxevAlikVEuxfnzUWNrM0XQJqAU83XIX33mXBSXD72H2NMJN4

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Image one: This is an image with overlayed text. The image is a Jack-O-Lantern lit from inside sitting in the dark. Gray smoke is all around the carved pumpkin. Above the pumpkin is the Sweet Carrot logo, glowing orange. Below the pumpkin says "Adult Pumpkin Carving, October 19th, The Daily Growler, 7PM-10PM"
Image two: This is a closeup of Mac 'N' Cheese Balls. Each are dusted with parmesan cheese. There is a ramekin of pickles on the plate as well.
Image three: This is a small cast iron dish filled with Corn Salsa. A hand is squeezing a lime over the dish, and lime juice is sprinkling the top. In the background out of focus is a cast iron plate filled with tortilla chips.
Image four: A closeup of Spinach, Kale, & Artichoke Dip in a white ramekin garnished with artichoke hearts and parsley. Surrounding the dip are tortilla chips.
Image five: This is the same image as image one with a dark overlay over the image. In the foreground are the logos for German Village Fun Bunch, The Daily Growler, and Sweet Carrot

10/02/2023

The rumors are true: Sweet Carrot will be at Mac and Cheese Fest at the Easton Yard this Friday, October 6, from 4-7:30pm! 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 Ticket proceeds support AYA cancer research at The OSUCCC-James. If you're down to make a difference and you've been craving the cheesy deliciousness that is our Mac ‘N’ Cheese, come out to see us!

Buy your tickets now: https://cancer.osu.edu/for-donors-and-volunteers/signature-events/mac-and-cheese-festival

We can't wait to serve ya!

09/22/2023

Got football on the mind? 🏈 Score a touchdown before the game even starts by ordering Sweet Carrot Brisket for your game-day crew! Top it off with some Mac and you got yourself a winning lineup. No worries if your team loses – you can eat just your feelings with the best food at the tailgate. (So it's basically a win) 🏆

Check out your game day menu: https://swee

Image descriptions:
Image one: Closeup of Sweet Carrot Smoked Beef Brisket in a square cast iron dish, drizzled with BBQ sauce and finished with a parsley garnish. In the background is an out-of-focus Smoked Pulled Pork.
Image two: Closeup of Sweet Carrot Mac 'N' Cheese in a round cast iron dish.

09/12/2023

Be the host with the most BBQ sauce!! (Yes, it's a thing) When your friends expect catering at your party and learn they're getting Sweet Carrot, you'll be getting ALL the RSVPs 🎉

Surprise your friends and fam with down-to-earth catering at you next gathering you don't feel like cooking for. Link to order is on our page!

Image description:
On a white plate, a Corn Cake topped with Mac 'N' Cheese, Smoked Beef Brisket, Cole Slaw, and Corn Salsa is being finished with a spoonful of BBQ Sauce. The plate sits on a wooden table and in the background are other Sweet Carrot menu items like Mac 'N' Cheese and a plate of Corn Cakes. Also in the background is a person out-of-focus holding a plate filled with Sweet Carrot food.

09/06/2023

You walk into the office and it's quiet...tooooo quiet...without even seeing the buffet line you already know... Sweet Carrot is the reason no one is talking. So you pick up a plate, get in line, and join in! Your coworkers will forgive you if you break the silence with a "I could eat this EVERY DAY!!!" 🧡

Image descriptions:
Image one: A person stands in a buffet line and reaches across a chafer to pick up a serving of Smoked Beef Brisket with tongs. They are holding a plate in the other hand with Sweet Carrot Garden Salad and smiling.
Image two: Someone out of frame is holding a plate full of Mac 'N' Cheese and Smoked Beef Brisket. They are squeezing a full bottle of BBQ sauce on their Brisket.

08/30/2023

DING D**G - it's your favorite comfort food! 😍 Did you know Sweet Carrot can drop off a catering order at your HOUSE?? It's true. And we don't know about you, but we're excited for the season of ~gathering~ coming 'round the corner.

Comment what Sweet Carrot dish you'd LOVE to share with a friend right now!

Image description:
A table is filled with Sweet Carrot items displayed in colorful serving dishes, such as corn salsa, tortilla chips, Ohio Chicken Meatballs, and Mac 'N' Cheese bites. The table is surrounded by friends. Someone out of focus is about to dip a chip in a bowl of dip, while someone else bringing chip loaded with dip back towards them. There are glasses of wine on the table out of focus behind the food.

08/25/2023

It's not catering...it's comfort food!

Whether our food is dropped off by one of our fun and friendly staff or picked up by one of your team members, Sweet Carrot will be leaving your people feeling appreciated and as full as a plate of our FAMOUS Mac 'N' Cheese! 🧡😎 Pop on over to our website linked in our bio and send our menu to the MVP who orders lunch for the team 👏

Image Descriptions:
Image one: A closeup of the ooiest gooiest mac 'n' cheese in the world in a cast iron pan.
Image two: A closeup of a person in the process of scooping mac 'n' cheese out of a chafing dish and onto their plate. Their face is out of frame and the camera's focus is on the mac 'n' cheese.
Image three: A person stands around a table with their coworkers, laughing with their eyes closed. They are holding a disposable fork in their right hand and have a plate of food in front of them.