Foo Fighters Bassist Nate Mendel Marries Longtime Girlfriend Kate Jackson
Alligator Pear Catering featured in C Magazine
It was a beautiful fall day in Los Angeles as Foo Fighters’ bassist Nate Mendel married longtime girlfriend Kate Jackson, founder of public relations firm Grandstand Media Management, on October 11th 2014. The ceremony took place at the “Tree People,” an environmental nonprofit organization based at the top of Coldwater Canyon. Their friend, Seamus Dolan, performed the ceremony. The bride wore an Angel Sanchez gown and the groom wore Bottega Veneta. All five members of the Foo Fighters, including front man Dave Grohl, guitarists Pat Smear and Chris Shifflet and drummer Taylor Hawkins, were in attendance.
Ceremony Venue: TreePeople Amphitheater in Coldwater Canyon Park, Menu: Alligator Pear Catering, Bar: The Spare Room Offsite, Dress: Angel Sanchez, Florist: Celadon & Celery, Entertainment: The Goodtime Boys, The Kevin Large Band, DJ Angel Salva, Planner: YourBASH! Rentals: Classic Party Rentals, Blueprint Studios, AB Elements, La Tavola Linen, Greenset, Dish Wish, Tent: Intent Productions , Stationary: Ceci New York, Julie Maloof Designs.
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Exclusive Menu by Alligator Pear Catering
Tray-Passed Appetizers: Ancho Chicken with Tamarind Glaze on Sweet Potato Cakes, Lump Crab Cakes with Avocado Salsa White Cheddar, Gougere with Apple Pulp, Prosciutto and Sage Onion Soup Dumplings with Jarlsburg Cheese
Family Style Dinner: Roasted Beet Salad with Baby Arugula, Artichoke Hearts Macadamia Crusted Goat Cheese, Red Onions and Orange Champagne Vinaigrette, Assorted Artisan Breads, Rosemary Biscuits with Sweet Creamy Butter, Roasted Apples, Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts with Whipped Parmesan Ricotta Ravioli with Eggplant Caponata Pine Nuts and Basil, Six Hour Braised Beef Short Ribs in Merlot and Espresso, Kohlrabi Horseradish Puree, Pan Seared Salmon with Grapefruit, Fennel and Leeks, Roasted Chipollinis, Yellow Chantrelles with White Truffle Oil
Vegetarian Option: Tuscan Vegetable Tower with Mozzarella, Basil & Sundried Tomato Pestos, Lentil and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Kid’s Plated Meal: Fried Chicken with Ketchup, Fresh Cut Carrots and Celery with Ranch Dip, Cheesey Fusilli Pasta Garlic Bread
Late Night Tray-Passed: Kobe Beef Cheeseburger Sliders with Cornichons and Thousand Island, Crispy Chicken and Sweet Potato Fries In Cones with Spicy Ketchup, Black Bean and Cheese Nachos with Jalapeno, Sour Cream and Guacamole, Macaroni and Cheese Nougats with Roasted Roma Tomato Dip