Darren Criss &
Mia Swier’s Wedding

New Orleans Museum of Art, New Orleans

Number of chefs: 6
16.67% of chefs for this event identify as women
16.67% of chefs for this event identify as people of color

Kristin Banta Events, one of the leading event design and production houses in the country, contracted us to curate an evening menu full of elegant and indulgent dishes for the wedding of celebrities Darren Criss and Mia Swier. The couple envisioned an evening in the garden with a plethora of appetizers and food experiences followed by sweets and comfort food. Darren Criss said throughout our work together that New Orleans is the perfect balance between hedonism and elegance and we used that statement to guide our work.

Photos by Katie Edwards + Jess Fontaine for Vogue

A styled table filled with beautifully plated hors d'oeuvres.
Chef in apron preparing dishes behind the scenes.
Crostini topped with salmon and herbs on silver tray.
A tray of individual bite-size appetizers with elegant plating.
A curated station with bread, cheese, and accompaniments.
Assorted bowls of salads and sides arranged for dinner service.
Chef carefully plating individual hors d'oeuvres.
Rows of ahi tuna served on cucumber rounds.
Chef holding a tray of baked vegetarian appetizers.
Close-up of salmon crostini with garnish.
Colorful dip and condiment station at Darren Criss & Mia Swier’s New Orleans wedding by My House Events.
Chef tossing hush puppies in a prep bowl during wedding catering.
Chef preparing crispy appetizers in a mixing bowl before wedding service.
Elegant individual servings of grilled lamb chops garnished with microgreens and edible flowers, artfully plated on fine china during Darren Criss and Mia Swier’s New Orleans wedding celebration.
A chef from Saba carves short rib at a live action station during Darren Criss and Mia Swier’s wedding in New Orleans. The dim, moody lighting sets the tone for an elevated culinary moment designed to wow guests.
Chef plating short rib with lemon wedges at a carving station.
Colorful dessert table with meringues, macarons, and candy at New Orleans wedding.
Chocolate-dipped rice krispie treats and colorful candy display at wedding dessert table.
Macarons, sour gummies, and colorful cookie stacks at a wedding dessert table.