About GourMel
Since its establishment in 1997, GourMel® has earned a steady and loyal following of corporate and private clients integrating a fine dining experience with a one-of-a-kind nature that is unique to each special event. Intriguing menus with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, attentive, professional service and creative presentations make GourMel® an excellent choice for your culinary needs.
Whether you are planning an intimate cocktail reception, wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or corporate meeting, GourMel® will work with you. GourMel® will make your event memorable for all of the right reasons. Each affair begins with an attentive consultation wherein food and wine are paired, décor and presentation are attended to and rentals are ordered. We aim to provide our clients with exquisite culinary delights with the utmost service, while addressing their budgetary needs. We also have a lot of fun doing what we do.
GourMel® was founded by Mel Walker, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu’s San Francisco California Culinary Academy. Her approach to food is simple – fresh, fun, innovative and delicious. Mel’s passion for international travel is reflected in her ethnic food options and flavor profiles. She has enjoyed a wonderful career in Los Angeles, happily catering to much of the Hollywood community.
Before focusing exclusively on catering, GourMel® produced a line of specialty breadsticks. In 1998, the breadsticks were honored by the National Association For the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) as a finalist in the Outstanding Baked Good, Bread, Grain or Cereal category. Mel also hones her culinary skills in the competitive arena. She earned the silver and bronze honors in KCCLA’s Taste Of Korea cooking contest in 2007 and 2008 respectively.
GourMel Catering artfully prepares a variety of gourmet cuisines featuring trends from around the world. Every gourmet meal is presented with culinary flair.
So much goes into planning a successful party. Let the experts at GourMel Catering help with the most important detail of your dinner party, cocktail reception, holiday open house or any other social event — the food.
At GourMel Catering we believe that life’s fondest memories are built not just on great company, but on excellent food. Add to that attractive presentation and impeccable service and you have our recipe for the perfect event. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner, a wedding reception, or a corporate holiday party, GourMel Catering works closely with you to make your event uniquely yours. We pride ourselves on giving you the personal attention you need to make your event exactly how you envision it. Perfect!
You and your guests are in for a treat with GourMel Catering’s menu items. tart your event with a savory selection of tray-passed hors d’oeuvres. Next, serve a sumptuous feast buffet style or plated and served to each guest by a professional server. Finally, indulge your guests with an inviting display of gourmet desserts and sweet treats that will make everyone smile.
GourMel Catering offers a variety of international menu selections from around the globe.
GourMel Catering offers an almost unlimited menu selection. Our chefs are talented and enjoy creating customized menus to suit your event and tastes.
Please look at some of our menu items, but know that this is just a sampling of what we can create. Let us know if you have any special requests, recipes, cultural traditions or other food ideas that you would like to discuss.
A few clients, past and present…
Ann-Margret & Roger Smith
Danny Elfman
Blake Edwards
Julie Andrews
Don Henley
Bridget Fonda
Melanie Griffith
Antonio Banderas
Arianna Huffington
Leonardo DiCaprio
Pacific Council on International Policy
Paul Reiser
Christina Aguilera
Tobey Maguire
The Eagles
Luke Perry
Howard & Cami Gordon
Bette Midler
Maria Shriver
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Timothy B. Schmit
Society Of Singers
Stardust Visions
Premiere Magazine
Bob Newhart
Baz Luhrmann
