In Miami, winter doesn’t mean slowing down. It means stepping up, especially during Art Basel. This season is less of a calendar entry and more of a world unto itself: one filled with creative energy, art collectors, brand activations, fashion takeovers, and memorable events.
December 2024 saw our team bring warmth, flavor, and elegance to several high-profile catered events in Miami. Here's a recap of some of our favorite 2024 season events.
A Taste of Excellence at Miami Tropic Residences
Hosted by CULTURED Magazine, this gathering brought together renowned chef Jean-Georges and leaders in design and architecture. Guests mingled while sampling a selection of hors d'oeuvres, from crispy salmon sushi and crab crostini to stuffed dates and mushroom spring rolls. Ginger margaritas and Champagne flowed as thoughtful discussions unfolded, proving once again that great ideas deserve great food.
KITH x BMW: Where Fashion Meets Horsepower
Held at 1111 Lincoln Road, this collab event celebrated the new BMW XM Concept in Frozen Techno Violet. We provided a curated open bar experience for a crowd of celebrities, auto lovers, and media insiders. Custom cocktails and crisp Champagne paired with panoramic skyline views made for a memorable Art Basel night.
An Intimate Evening with ICA and W Magazine
A private waterfront estate set the scene for this highly anticipated Miami Art Week kick-off party, honoring five artists featured at ICA Miami. Hosted by W Mag and Au Départ, this evening was filled with refined bites like Parmesan tuiles with carpaccio, potato crystals with caviar, and Valrhona chocolate petit fours.
An Elegant Schiaparelli Lunch with CULTURED Magazine
Not all events need a spotlight. Fashion, art, and fine dining converged during this intimate lunch, hosted by CULTURED Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Sarah Harrelson, and Schiaparelli CEO Delphine Bellini, at a private Miami Beach residence. The menu mirrored the sophistication of the brand: foie gras pralines, poached black cod, and Roman lemon sable were highlights of the multi-course experience.
Grey Goose Altius + MSCHF: The A.I.R. Chateau Experience
One of Art Basel’s most buzzed-about parties, this villa takeover mixed boundary-pushing art with premium cocktails and luxe bites. Our menu included butter-poached lobster, Chianti-braised short rib, and endless hors d’oeuvres served poolside. Diplo and Big Sean kept the crowd dancing.
Bitcoin 100K: Michael Saylor’s Party of the Century
As Bitcoin hit the $100K mark, we helped bring Michael Saylor’s vision of an unforgettable New Year’s Eve to life. With over 10 live stations, late-night bites, flowing chocolate dessert fountains, and logo-stamped macarons, the event was a full-spectrum culinary production, streamed live around the world.
Ray-Ban Reimagined
The newly redesigned Ray-Ban store celebrated its Art Week debut with artist Gianni Lee and custom-logo macarons from our pastry kitchen. Our culinary offerings reflected the event’s effortlessly cool tone: Petit Filet Mignon on sundried tomato brioche, spicy tuna risotto cakes, and lobster sliders. The Light-Keepers Brew, a rum and pineapple cocktail, kept spirits high.
Design and Dialogue: Anthropologie at Brickell City Centre
Anthropologie’s Executive Speaker Series combined creativity, commerce, and culinary flair. We served up playful bites like Philly Cheesesteak Gougères and Mini Tuna Tartare in brick cones. Guests sipped Rosé All Day cocktails while listening to insights from the brand’s creative directors. The evening wrapped with our signature "Golden Lips," a sweet ending with purpose, supporting YoungArts.
Celebrating 50 Years with Braman Automotive
Braman Automotive’s 50th anniversary event was one for the books. In their sparkling showroom, guests were welcomed with a raw bar displayed on a bespoke ice sculpture, followed by Champagne towers and decadent petit fours. The menu reflected luxury in every detail, from Saint-André fondue to petite filet mignon sliders.
Best Buddies Miami Gala: Art With Heart
This pop art-themed gala at Ice Palace Studios, planned by Colin Cowie Lifestyle, welcomed 850 guests to a three-course dinner designed with precision and care. Our team delivered cocktail hour stations, gourmet plated meals, vibrant desserts and staffing logistics while working alongside Best Buddies volunteers to create a sense of shared community and celebration.
From quiet lunches to gala spectacles, our work during Miami's 2024 winter events season brought thoughtful culinary design and seamless management of staff and logistics to the event experiences. Whether you’re planning an art event, private dinner, brand activation, or corporate celebration, we’re here to craft moments your guests will remember. Let’s make it extraordinary. Contact us at 305-635-6626 or info@thierryisambert.com