While our community grapples with the enormous economic and public health challenges COVID 19 has presented, we are able to offer nutritious food and a decadent sweet treat to our First Responders as well as organizations that work to ensure all San Diegans have access to this most basic necessity of life. With our core values of Living and Giving , we strive to make a positive impact on people’s lives, now and into the future. As the need evolves, so will our response.
Please take a moment to join us in supporting those who serve San Diego though our Go Fund Me campaign. All contributions will be used for the purchase of food and preparation of meals that will be delivered to our First Responders. Our first outreach of support and appreciation will be to our neighborhood police officers. Every dollar counts; a $50 donation will fund four (4) healthy meals and a decadent treat . One San Diego has generously kickstarted our campaign with a donation of $1,000.
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There are many factors that go into planning an event, especially when it comes to selecting the venue. With this is mind, deck655 has created a premier event spaced in San Diego for hosting weddings, birthdays, anniversary parties, and company events. With a spectacular ambiance, an award-winning event team, and a “wow factor” that makes it perfect for any type of event.
deck655 is an impeccable San Diego event venue that exceeds all 5 elements in selecting a great event venue:
Located on the edge of Downtown San Diego, deck655 is a versatile venue that can be customized for social or corporate events and features:
IQ SMARTCENTER
Are you looking to take your business to the next level? deck655 understands the growth potential every meeting and event can convey toward elevating your business. deck655 has purposefully designed their meeting facilities, the IQ SmartCenter, to support your high performance meetings and presentations.
Hold your next corporate meeting or event in the newly remodeled Edison boardroom, which includes a state-of-the-art AV Mezzanine System. With the IQ Smartcenter YOU CAN:
WELL SUITED FOR RECEPTION-STYLE EVENTS
deck655 understands the challenges of planning for a big event like a reception, wedding, anniversary party, or corporate event. At deck655, their team of award-winning event planners has made planning and executing your event extremely easy.
655 W. Broadway (corner of Kettner & W. Broadway)
San Diego, CA 92101
]]>Culinary Concepts is known for delivering creative, fresh and delicious foods. The taste of our food speaks for itself, but what we offer is so much more. We partner with the USS Midway to deliver unforgettable experiences rooted in sharing great food. Along with the Midway Special Events Department, we are here to guide you through the entire process, which allows you to breathe easy knowing our creativity and experience will elevate your most important moments.
Hold your next event aboard the immensely popular, USS Midway Museum. The Midway’s unique downtown San Diego location, convention center proximity, and 360-degree panoramic views make it an unparalleled venue for every occasion! Climb aboard cockpits, stunning aircraft, and dramatic spaces create fun photo opportunities for your guests. The Midway also offers space for military events including retirements, re-enlistments, and more!
FLIGHT DECK: Big or small, the flight deck’s flexible vast space is the hallmark of any event, where 50,000 square feet of usable space is available to be transformed for a custom experience for your guests. The flight deck features unparalleled 360-degree views of San Diego, spanning the downtown skyline, San Diego-Coronado Bridge, and Point Loma. Just as inspiring are the more than 30 remarkably restored naval aircraft on the flight deck, spanning nearly 50 years of naval aviation.
HANGAR DECK: Midway’s hangar deck is our largest indoor space, comprised of Hangar Bays 1 and 2. Totaling approximately 17,000 usable square feet, the hangar deck features meticulously restored World War II Aircraft. They create a dramatic and unique backdrop to every event and lend themselves to a variety of unique themed events. Immediately adjacent in Hangar 2, guests can climb into a variety of cockpit exhibits, experience a flight simulator, or visit the gift shop. Flight elevator 3, located on the port side also provides and inspiring view of San Diego.
AIMD MEETING CENTER: Available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
USS Langley Conference Room
USS Ranger Conference Room
Three Breakout Rooms
Enhance your guest experience with these remarkable options:
DOCENT TOURS
FLIGHT SIMULATOR
BATTLE OF MIDWAY THEATER
Culinary Concepts
info@cateringspecialist.com
(858) 530-1885
USS Midway Museum
Events Team
(619) 398-8279
https://www.midway.org/events/plan-your-event/
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The art deco architecture, historic aircraft and atrium under the stars, makes the San Diego Air & Space Museum an unforgettable location for your extraordinary event.
The SDASM offers several unique and customizable spaces to personalize your event experiences:
• Pavilion of Flight
• Rotunda
• Observation Deck
• Executive Boardroom
• Education Center
The SDASM will transform this beautiful, unique landmark into an everlasting memory for you and your guests and specialize in hosting events such as:
• Corporate & Team Building Events
• Weddings/Receptions & Celebrations
• Non Profit Galas
• Product Launches
• Board Meetings
Some exclusive features available at the SDASM include:
• Privileged access to the museum galleries for you and your guests
• Beautiful views of downtown San Diego from their Observation Deck
• Capacity for a sit-down dinner for 700 or a standing reception for 2,000
• Stage lighting, podium, PA, mic
• Tables, Chairs, linens
• LED centerpieces
• Interactive and Simulator Rides
• Docent Tours
Culinary Concepts is known for delivering creative, fresh and delicious foods. The taste of our food speaks for itself, but what we offer is so much more. We partner with the San Diego Air & Space Museum to deliver unforgettable experiences rooted in sharing great food. Along with the SDASM Special Events Department, we are here to guide you through the entire process, which allows you to breathe easy knowing our creativity and experience will elevate your most important moments.
Call us today to get started on your next event at the San Diego Air & Space Museum!
Culinary Concepts
info@cateringspecialist.com
(858) 530-1885
www.cateringspecialist.com
The San Diego Air & Space Museum
2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA
http://sandiegoairandspace.org/
Contact the San Diego Air & Space Museum Special Events Department at 619.234.8291
extension 117 for Melissa Paris/Director of Events, mparis@sdasm.org
Extension 116 for Cassandra Smith/Senior Event Manager, csmith@sdasm.org.
A message from Kathy Koenig, Owner/CEO of Culinary Concepts;
With the uncertainty and risk facing our businesses, and all the people connected to it, it’s hard to know what the right way forward may be. For us, the need to keep our staff, families, and the public, safe and healthy in the middle of an escalating health crisis is foremost in our daily and long-term plan of action.
As we make difficult business decisions each day, our attention is primarily on safety.
For the duration of the pandemic, we have intentionally chosen to keep our kitchen closed and
have our employees work from home.
Risking the health of our staff would be unforgivable should they become ill due to an exposure related to their work. By supporting our employees as best we can with resources to maintain their health, and communicating clearly, we are doing our part to keep our staff and customers healthy.
As we face COVID-19 and the turmoil of this humanitarian crisis, our immediate focus is on making sure our employees and clients are safe. Each day we look for ways we can continue to support our community as best we can we all navigate one of the most challenging periods of our lives.
That being said, we ARE working on your upcoming events and planning for future events. Our staff may be wearing yoga pants all day, but their commitment and professionalism is stronger than ever. We are here for you, virtually.
We wish the very best for you and yours
]]>Located on the top floor of DiamondView East Village, The Skybox is a venue for amazing and unforgettable events. Whether you are planning an exquisite wedding, corporate meeting, client appreciation dinner, non-profit fundraiser, birthday party, rehearsal dinner, pre-game party, reunion, bat or bar mitzvah or just getting 220 friends together for a Padres game. This venue is the place to be and experience! With breathtaking views of the San Diego Skyline, San Diego Bay and Coronado, as well as direct views into Petco Park, The Skybox is downtown’s ‘ultimate’ venue location.
These beautiful photos are from True Photography, who really captured the beauty of The Skybox as well as the inspirational decor provided by Tenfold Style
AMENITIES INCLUDE
DiamondView East Village
350 10th Avenue
(Corner of 10th and J Street)
San Diego, CA 92101
Bookings for The Skybox are managed by Creative Affairs Inc., a leading San Diego event planning company. Creative Affairs has established a reputation for coordinating unforgettable events.
]]>Orfila Vineyards and Winery offers the perfect backdrop for the outdoor wedding of your dreams. With over 70-acres of sprawling vines and mountain views, there is no shortage of breathtaking scenery for those perfect photo opportunities. Nestled in the hills of the San Pasqual Valley, Orfila Vineyards’ wedding venue ranks among the best in San Diego.
Corporate Events
Whether you are searching for a meeting site with an exceptional view, an intimate congratulatory dinner under our Grape Arbor or a fun, casual team building presentation, Orfila can help you create an unforgettable event. We focus on an experience for your co-workers instead of just a meeting. What better way to up attendance to a sales conference than hold it at such a distinctive venue. “Vineyards and Winery” grabs the attention of your employees as well as helps them remember the ideas you are trying to get across to them. Motivate your employees to perform to their best potential. Educate clients on the best your company has to offer. Celebrate the exceptional work your co-workers have put in for your company.
Vineyard Courtyard:
Grape Arbor:
Barrel Room:
Are you ready to plan your next event at Orfila?
Orfila’s Special Events Department
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From intimate wedding ceremonies to elegant receptions, the Japanese Friendship Garden is the perfect setting for any celebration! Tucked away in the heart of San Diego’s historic Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden is a truly beautiful venue. The lush trees and tall bamboo provide a uniquely intimate and unforgettable venue for weddings, private parties, corporate receptions, proms, and more. The Japanese Friendship garden features winding pathways and authentic Japanese garden features such as koi ponds, waterfalls, bonsai, cherry trees and wisteria arbors. The site is divided into two primary sections, each with distinct areas to create beautiful settings for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions.
A Few Things That Make the Garden Stand Out
Click this link for more answers to frequently asked questions!
More about the Upper Garden Venue
The Upper Garden is filled with luscious green scenery and is a unique setting for an outdoor event under the starry night sky. The natural beauty surrounds you and your guests and doesn’t call for much decor at all, just throw in a little atmospheric light and you’ve got an amazingly beautiful setting for any occasion.
The Spaces Within the Upper Garden:
Example Quote for the Upper Garden Venue
Here is a sample quotes for the paid portion of time at the JFG’s most popular rentals, and account for an hour of set up and hour of clean up.
Ceremony and Reception:
Click here for more info about the Upper Garden Venue
Lower Garden Venue
The JFG’s impressive Lower Garden is the perfect setting for any event with both indoor and outdoors areas. Clients and guests will have access to Lower Garden areas below.
The Spaces Within the Lower Garden:
Example Quote Lower Garden
Here is a sample quotes for the paid portion of time at the JFG’s most popular rentals, and account for an hour of set up and hour of clean up.
Ceremony and Reception:
Click here for more info about the Lower Garden Venue
Contact: Christina Zakimi, Event & Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (619) 232-2780
Email: private-events@niwa.org
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You may have viewed some of our earlier social media posts featuring the super adorable couple, Kathryn & Patrick, getting married at BRICK last spring. Or maybe you don’t remember Kathryn & Patrick, but surely you will remember their attention-stealing love, Beatrix, who was the tail-wagging happiest member of their family. It was all just so sweet and memorable, we wanted to share again. Let’s start with the venue!
At BRICK, did you know……
Your personal and dedicated point of contact for anything related to BRICK. From the moment you book, through the end of your event.
Walkthrough Wednesdays. Your favorite day to plan your event with vendors, friends, family, and your Client Concierge. For booked clients, doors open from 2pm to 8pm.
The following are optional and can be added to any venue rental:
Katie Rehnberg, Wedding Specialist with CULINARYconcepts, and Ingrid Liggayu, Client Concierge with BRICK, worked with Kathryn & Patrick to coordinate an epic team of vendors; making their wedding day and reception perfect and joyful. Check out a few photos from their day, and you will catch just a glimpse of their memorable day.
Last night, Culinary Concepts Catering hosted dinner for two of our Safe Parking lots. Their delicious meal was a hit among all our guests, and we’re grateful to their staff for creating such a warm and welcoming environment. This is what community partnership looks like! We’re now challenging caterers from around San Diego County to step up and serve dinner for the Safe Parking Program. The families and individuals enrolled in Safe Parking are working hard to transform their lives, and a warm meal at the end of the day makes a big difference. Learn more and get in touch with us: https://jfssd.org/volunteer/help-the-hungry#spp-dinner
In an oasis of trust, some of our community’s most vulnerable find safe harbor from a world that has almost, but far from it, taken them down. With grace and dignity, the guests of Safe Parking at JFFSD enjoyed a fresh hot meal prepared by Chef Donald Coffman and his culinary team. The impact of this humanizing experience has deeply moved the Culinary Concepts volunteers.
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