Constellation Culinary Group of Philadelphia, originally founded as Starr Catering Group by restaurateur Stephen Starr in 2008, pushes boundaries with creative catering stations designed to engage attendees as much as to feed them.
For planners seeking theatrical flair, the company offers a Hanging Surf & Turf station, at which Tomahawk steaks and shrimp are suspended in midair while chefs sear them live with blowtorches. The visual drama continues with oysters grilled on lava rocks and a colorful seafood medley.
The group’s Inspired by the French Countryside station showcases modern takes on French classics, such as a Croque Madame-style fritter and a reinterpretation of French onion soup. At one event, Constellation Culinary made the station come to life with playful elements, including hanging paper airplanes, a vintage bicycle, and planet-shaped Truffle Mushroom Flan.
For wellness-minded planners, the CBD Ramen Bar is one of the company’s newest offerings. Touted for promoting relaxation and focus, cannabidiol (CBD) is a nonpsychoactive hemp plant extract that blends easily into foods and drinks. At this station, attendees select either traditional or CBD-infused herb-roasted chicken or vegetable broth, and then customize their bowls with toppings such as key limes, Thai basil, and quail eggs. The experience includes a selection of colorful cocktails, such as fresh-pressed melon drinks and the group’s signature CBD-infused Unicorn Tears spritzer.
Constellation Culinary Group also offers microstations, themed experiences built around indulgences. Options include luxe caviar service, raw bars, and build-your-own macaron ice cream sandwich stations.
