Emily's Events

Services · Unique Venues

Catering designed for unconventional spaces.

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Not every celebration happens in a traditional venue.

We specialize in bringing exceptional catering and polished service to spaces that were never meant to host events. From airplane hangars to showroom floors, we design menus and service plans that adapt to the environment while still delivering an elevated guest experience.

Where we work

Events in extraordinary places.

We have catered events in a wide range of unique settings. Every space comes with its own opportunities and challenges — and because catering, planning, staffing, and rentals all come from one in-house team (our chefs are full-time employees, never third-party vendors), we handle the logistics, planning, and execution so your event feels seamless no matter where it takes place.

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    Airplane hangars

    Soaring ceilings, hangar doors, polished concrete.

  • 02

    Automotive showrooms

    Gallery lighting and cocktail service among the cars.

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    Private estates

    Backyards, grounds, and great rooms — transformed.

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    Industrial spaces

    Raw walls, dramatic scale, a clean canvas.

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    Galleries and creative studios

    Art on the walls, food at center stage.

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    Outdoor locations

    Gardens, courtyards, deserts, sky.

Designed Around the Space

Thoughtful planning, room by room.

Unique venues require thoughtful planning. We work closely with clients and event planners to ensure the menu, service style, and event flow complement the space and the experience you want to create. Whether you are hosting a brand launch, private celebration, or large-scale gathering, we help transform unconventional spaces into unforgettable events.

Need the room, too?

Explore the venues we love working in.

Still searching for the space? We keep a curated directory of the Arizona venues we partner with — browse them, then let us bring the catering.

Browse our venue partners

Frequently Asked

A few common questions.

What types of unique venues do you cater events in?

We cater events in a wide range of unconventional spaces including airplane hangars, automotive showrooms, private estates, galleries, industrial spaces, and outdoor locations.

Can catering be adapted for venues without kitchens?

Yes. Our team regularly works in venues without traditional kitchen facilities and plans service logistics to ensure a seamless event experience.

Do you work with event planners and venue coordinators?

Yes. We often collaborate with planners, venue teams, and production partners to ensure the catering and service align with the event plan and venue requirements.

Emily and Rick in Emily's Events aprons celebrating in front of a private jet in a hangar
A catering spread of crostini in a luxury car showroom, a sports car behind

Let’s create something unexpected.

Tell us about the venue and the experience you want to create. We’ll design a catering plan that brings it to life.

Or call us at (480) 361-1800

Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Valley communities.