Event Spotlight: Auburn’s Woltosz Football Performance Center Grand Opening Gala
by Dina Biondo in Event 
A big dream was realized for Auburn University with the unveiling of the Woltosz Football Performance Center. The 233,428 square foot center houses both indoor and outdoor practice fields. Tigers Unlimited marked the opening of this impressive $92 million facility with an equally impressive grand opening gala.
The 85 Auburn families who donated to the project attended this luxurious event where our POP team had the opportunity to be a part of this major event, serving up a plated menu featuring:
Passed Appetizers
- Mini Lobster BLT – poached lobster, applewood bacon, micro arugula, tomato, lemon aioli
- Grilled Lamb Lollipop – green harissa
- Smoked Corn Fritter – tabasco aioli
- BBQ Chicken Skewer – Doux south mustard
Plated Dinner & Dessert
- Warm Dinner Rolls – whipped butter
- War Eagle Wedge Salad – baby romaine, smoked cheddar, lardon, heirloom tomatoes, radish, green goddess
- Braised Short Rib and Pan-Seared Sea Bass – wild mushroom risotto, charred pickled carrots, micro arugula
- Dark Chocolate Cake – orange mirror glaze, puffed rice crunch and blue anglaise
- Spiced Pecan Caramel Cheesecake – bourbon Chantilly cream
Vendors
Photography: Eric and Jamie
Rentals: PropHouse Birmingham
Auburn University Athletics: Tigers Unlimited
Planner: Becky’s Brides
Event Production: On-Site Productions
Catering: Proof of the Pudding
Event Design & Decor: Botanica Design Studio
Large Format Printing: Speedpro Direct
Florals: Laurel and Sage Florals
Custom Floral Design: Design House Weddings and Events
by Dina Biondo in Event 
