Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Wolfgang Puck Catering Brings the Culinary Arts to Philadelphia and Partners with the Kimmel Center

JANUARY 10, 2011

Wolfgang Puck Catering officially launches in Philadelphia, offering on and off-site options, with an exclusive catering relationship with The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.  The Kimmel Center is the heart of Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts and is home to eight performing arts organizations as well as Broadway, classical, world and pop, dance, and jazz performances.  Both parties are looking forward to a successful partnership:  “We are very excited about bringing the culinary vision of this world class chef to Philadelphia,” commented Anne Ewers, Kimmel Center President & CEO.  “We look forward to a long and productive partnership with Wolfgang and his team.”

“Coming to Philadelphia, a major American market, is a great opportunity for us!  The association with the Kimmel Center, its world-class entertainment and dramatic venues are a perfect complement to our goal of providing fresh, seasonal cuisine and restaurant-quality event experience in landmark and unique locations,” stated Wolfgang Puck.

With eleven distinct event spaces, including the newest edition, The Lounge by Wolfgang Puck features audio visual capabilities and an outdoor balcony overlooking Broad Street. Also within the the world-class architecture of the Kimmel Center, is the renowned Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater and Commonwealth Plaza. Not to be forgotten and also included, is the historic Academy of Music, offering an intimate, elegant ballroom restored to original glamour.  Guests can experience the ideal backdrop for any unforgettable event, whether planning a meeting, intimate dinner, or gala for up to 2,000 people, Wolfgang Puck Catering is sure to complement every occasion.

Wolfgang Puck Catering’s partnership with The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is bound to create some of the most successful events in and around Philadelphia.  Artfully executed cuisine designed by award winning chefs will bring freshness and creativity to every occasion.  Providing a restaurant-quality experience for weddings, conventions and galas, Wolfgang Puck Catering has off-site capabilities in Philadelphia, as well. 

Whether a client is interested in global flavors, kosher-style dishes, or a vegan menu, Wolfgang Puck Catering is able to tailor to every palate and budget.  Dishes served at the Kimmel Center will follow Wolfgang Puck’s philosophy of celebrating fresh, natural, organic ingredients and cage free, ocean friendly, and humanely treated proteins.

For any event inquiries please contact Vicki Pohl, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Director of Catering via email: Vicki.pohl@wolfgangpuck.com or by phone at 215.670.2367. 

About Wolfgang Puck Catering

Founded in 1998, Wolfgang Puck Catering continues to set the standard for culinary excellence, bringing our team’s legendary combination of innovative cuisine and refined service to the worlds’ most renowned and demanding corporate, cultural and entertainment settings. Delivering a restaurant-quality experience in a special event setting, Wolfgang’s experienced team caters intimate weddings, convention galas, family occasions, and such noteworthy events as the Academy Awards® Governors Ball.  In keeping with Wolfgang’s culinary passion, Wolfgang’s Eat, Love, Live ™ (WELL™) philosophy is a commitment to provide fresh, natural and organic ingredients and celebrate local farmers, sustainable seafood and humanely treated animals.  Wolfgang Puck Catering co-founded the Seafood Savvy Program with the Georgia Aquarium, inspired by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, to raise awareness about the importance of buying seafood from sustainable sources. 

WPC currently provides catering services at entertainment and cultural centers in seventeen major markets including L.A. LIVE, Sony Pictures Studios, Hollywood & Highland, and Pacific Design Center (Los Angeles); AT&T Performing Arts Center, Union Station, Reunion Tower, and Nasher Sculpture Center (Dallas); Museum of Contemporary Art, University of Chicago GSB Gleacher Center, and Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies (Chicago); Museum of Science and Institute of Contemporary Art (Boston); Walker Art Center (Minneapolis); Benaroya Hall (Seattle); Newseum (Washington, DC); Springs Preserve (Las Vegas); Georgia Aquarium (Atlanta); and La Jolla Playhouse (San Diego).  For additional information, visit wolfgangpuckcatering.com.

Kimmel Center, Inc., a charitable, not-for-profit organization, owns, manages, supports and maintains The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which includes Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, Innovation Studio and the Merck Arts Education Center.  Kimmel Center, Inc. also manages the Academy of Music, owned by the Philadelphia Orchestra Association, and the Merriam Theater.  Kimmel Center, Inc.’s mission includes arts in education, community outreach and a rich diversity of programming proudly sponsored by Citibank, Verizon, and American Airlines.  For additional information, visit kimmelcenter.org.  

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