Marilyn Pederson (MeMe) and Janet Griggs are co-owners of Edible Art, Inc.
Edible Art is a multi-functional food service company specializing in
off-premises catering and restaurant management. Their main division, Taste
Catering and Event Planning, has been providing a tradition of excellence for
over 20 years by serving the highest level of gourmet cuisine for private,
corporate, and social functions. Their clientele includes such well noted names
as the financial sector’s JP Morgan, Citicorp, and Chase Manhattan; the
technology firm’s Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, and Cisco Systems; the prominent
retailer’s Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Gucci; and the entertainment industry’s
Disney, Sony, and KQED. Some of their noteworthy events have been the United
Nations 50th Anniversary, San Francisco Opera’s 75th Anniversary Gala, and
several events honoring Presidents of the United States during the last three
administrations.
I had the chance to see and "Taste" the work of this extraordinary catering
company for a posh wedding at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Club. The evening
kicked off with a cocktail hour featuring six different passed hors d’œuvres.
One of the favorites was the pepper crusted ahi tuna served on flat bread with a
jalapeno-cilantro relish that gave an innovative twist to this petite and
sophisticated starter. The party then moved on to a dinner buffet featuring lamb
chops roasted in fresh rosemary and served with a Zinfandel demi-glace; Porcini
crusted sea bass garnished with basil-infused oil; wild mushroom ravioli; garlic
roasted baby finn potatoes; a colorful antipasto display with a variety of
roasted and grilled vegetables; and baby spinach and arugula salad with red wine
poached pears, gorgonzola, and toasted pecans, tossed in a citrus vinaigrette.
The company is known for its exquisite innovation in both food and
presentation. Colors, textures, and shapes are combined to delight the eye. The
chef will often work to create a dish to coordinate with the theme of an event.
Dedicated, attentive staff and elegant equipment are also part of their service.
It’s no wonder that Taste is there when famous visitors are in town.
