Whitney Garcia The Wanderers Club
What is your position, and what does that job entail?
I am the director of catering at The Wanderers Club. My position entails working with brides from their very first tour of the club to the last dance of the night. With more than 10 years of experience, helping turn a bride’s dream into reality has become my true passion. The perfect menu, the ideal room setup, linen colors and custom cocktails are just the beginning. It is a day the couple will never forget, and I am honored to be a part.
What is your favorite part of working
at The Wanderers Club?
The Wanderers Club is an incredibly unique venue with so much to offer. I would have to say my favorite part is the flexibility and customization we are able to extend to every couple. Both our culinary team and our service team are always looking for a new challenge and a way to make each wedding its own. Whether your dream menu is designed around an elegant filet mignon topped with foie gras or made-to-order Mexican street tacos and a macaroni and cheese bar, we are excited and ready to bring it to life.
Why is The Wanderers Club unique?
The Wanderers Club is a vast property with countless areas available to our brides on their special day. However, I must say our newly renovated ballroom is the real star. The new design is light and fresh with the perfect blend of modern and elegant. It truly takes your breath away when you step into the room. The new design is neutral in color with high ceilings and crystal chandeliers. Whether your vision is a garden feel with jeweled tones or blushes with pops of gold, our ballroom feels like it was designed for your wedding. It is really incomparable to any other venue.
What are the most popular menu items?
Our Sautéed to Perfection station paired with our Made to Order Parmesan Risotto station is extremely popular and offers quite the wow factor. The aroma of garlic draws in the guests as chefs prepare anything from shrimp scampi to miniature steak Diane flambé style. While the garlic draws them in, the flames illuminating the station and food being tossed in the air provides the entertainment. The sautéed entrees pair perfectly with the made-to-order risotto. Chefs sauté the risotto and then toss it in a huge wheel of parmesan cheese. It is dinner and a show!
What are some current food trends?
Current food trends are so fun and creative. The traditional plated dinner is, and always will be, a popular choice for wedding receptions. However, we are seeing more and more personal touches shining through in menus. Your wedding day should be all about you and what you like. It should represent you as a couple. Food trends are starting to lean that way. Whether your favorite cocktail is a cucumber martini, or your first date was over tacos and margaritas, let’s build it into the menu! The phenomenon of all things mini and petite is also still dominating the catering industry, which I love. Another trend I cannot get enough of is brunch weddings. We have created really unique brunch menus that will both surprise and impress guests. Omelet stations are replaced with made-to-order biscuit bars, and carving stations replaced with fried chicken and jalapeño cheddar waffles. It is fun and delicious.
How do you customize events to differ
between weddings and corporate events?
The Wanderers Club is ideal for any type of event. From bar/bat mitzvahs to quinceañeras to corporate events, we excel at creating the perfect affair. Of course, each client’s wants and needs may differ, but at the end of the day, every event is special and deserves the same attention to detail and customization. The overall goal is always a beautiful, fun, memorable event that even the client can sit back and enjoy.
The Wanderers Club is located at 1900 Aero Club Drive in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 795-3501 or visit www.wanderersclubwellington.com.
