Gourmondo launched their summer menu with a tasting event at Marian Built Loft in Ballard. I love event spaces and had been wanting to visit this one for awhile! The space can accommodate up to 45 people. Guests can bring their own food and beverage or work with staff to secure a private chef or preferred caterer, like Gourmondo. The space is beautiful and I love the industrial touches like the boat motors and pipes, combined with modern accents. Flowers for the event were provided by Juniper Flowers and they were gorgeous!

Gourmondo is well known for their box lunches and catering options. My Seattle Foodie Podcast co-host Nelson Lau and I interviewed CEO Alissa Leinonen earlier this year. If you want to hear Gourmondo’s origin story and their commitment to their guests, workers, and community, give it a listen.

Hors D’oeuvres

Local Imported Cheese Platter fresh fruit, toasted nuts, sliced seven grain batard, rustic baguette, rosemary croccantini

“Greek Style” Chicken Skewers with lemony garlic rub, tomato-cucumber-olive relish, chili flaked tzatziki

Lemon-Basil Salmon skewered with Meyer lemon-rhubarb relish

Curried Pea and Potato Samosa with coconut-mango dip

Spring Tofu Rolls rice noodles, pickled radish, cucumber, peppers, napa cabbage, cilantro, basil, mint, spicy cashew and a sesame-soy dipping sauce

Roasted Beet-Grilled Peach Salad pistachio, aged blue cheese, sunflower seeds, and a raspberry vinaigrette

Arugula, Mache & Endive Salad peppered nectarines, baby tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, shallot vinaigrette

Desserts

Mini Banana Cakes with maple-pecan icing

Lemon-Rhubarb Tarts with strawberry-mint salad, vanilla creme fraiche, and almond crumble

Dark Chocolate Citrus Ganache Tartelettes dark chocolate ganache tart with orange, olive oil, blackberries, and orange zest

Many thanks to Gourmondo and Marian Built Loft for a hosting great event! Check them out for your future event and catering needs!