Forte Belanger sets the stage for some of the most complex events in Metro Detroit and beyond, defining the art of remarkable. Every member of the Forte Belanger team forges an experience that is unrivaled and uncompromising. Forte Belanger employees are the very reason the company succeeds every single day, at every single event. This video celebrates the team that collectively earned the 2016 Catersource ACE award which is the single highest accolade in our industry.
Fash Bash, a one-of-a-kind showcase of fashion, food and fun, takes place each year at the Detroit Institute of Arts, punctuated by a highly anticipated Neiman Marcus “Art of Fashion” runway show. This year, Forte Belanger treated Detroit’s glitterati to a well-curated and creative medley of unexpected happenings set throughout the museum including servers adorned in bold body art, passing signature bites and cocktails. At every turn, guests were treated to cool embellishments, notorious bursts of color, geometric prints, and exaggerated shapes, all designed to celebrate trendsetting runway fashion and contemporary and classic art.
The Mad Men era provided the backdrop for the second largest wine auction in the country attended by more than 500 patrons. Sommeliers from Kendall Jackson paired vintner’s selections with a special menu designed by the Forte Belanger culinary team. Guests arrived to passed hors d’oeuvres that included a variety of gluten-free and vegan friendly options, followed by a five-course seated dinner, including a full vegan menu. The afterglow featured playful sweet and savory offerings, along with a coffee shop, to perk guests up for the ride home.
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BEST-IN-SHOW CULINARY CONCEPTS
BEST CATERER 2013
BEST CATERER 2014
Best Catering for Virtual Event 2021
