Event Spotlight: POP Summer Mixer

At Proof of the Pudding, we express our gratitude to our clients in the best way we know how—through exceptional food! Recently, we hosted a mixer at 1175 to showcase some of our most delectable creations from our talented culinary team.

Guests enjoyed a diverse array of offerings, including wood-fired pizza, an assortment of passed hors d’oeuvres, and sweet treats like Coca-Cola ice cream sandwiches. Our food stations featured a variety of dishes, from savory ramen and fresh ceviche to juicy sliders and more. Crafting this eclectic menu and collaborating with amazing vendors to create a stunning backdrop for our cuisine was truly a joy.

Event Menu

Passed Hors D’Oeuvres

• Lobster Roll – Black truffle, celeriac remoulade
• Charred Watermelon Tataki – Ponzu, arugula, piquillo, shisho leaf
• Lamb-chetta – Fennel pollen-crusted lamb saddle with pickled fennel, Thomasville Tomme grits, fennel hot honey

Passed Sweets

• S’mores Pops – Fudge brownie, buttery graham crumbs, toasted meringue
• Citrus Pops – White chocolate blondie, citron ganache, croquante, and citrus meringue drop
• Fruity Pops – Raspberry swirl blondie, framboise ganache, croquette, and fresh raspberry
• Disco Pops – Double chocolate fudge, white chocolate, and silver glitter
• Cotton Candy Mousse Shots – Green apple, purple grape, yellow banana, blue raspberry, and pink strawberry
• Strawberry Shortcake – Cream cheese pound cake, strawberry coulis, whipped cream with a strawberry chocolate rose

Southern Crust Wood-Fired Pizza

• Classic Cheese – Shredded mozzarella & house-made red sauce
• The Pepperoni – Classic pepperoni pizza with shredded mozzarella & house-made red sauce
• Pistachio Pesto – Pistachio pesto, goat cheese, shredded mozzarella, arugula & spicy honey
• Peach & Prosciutto* – Peaches, prosciutto, caramelized onions & balsamic glaze
• Farmer’s Pie – Selection of seasonal vegetables & shredded mozzarella
• Margherita – Tomato, shredded mozzarella & fresh basil
• Sausage & Peppers – Italian sausage, fire-roasted peppers & shredded mozzarella
• Meat Pie – Soppressata, sausage, bacon, house-made red sauce & mozzarella
• Fig & Prosciutto – Truffle oil base, prosciutto, figs, gorgonzola cheese & a balsamic drizzle
• Blanco – Garlic oil base, fresh mozzarella, feta & parmesan
• Calabrese – Garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, arugula & calabrese chiles
• Gourmet Mushroom – Truffle oil base, mozzarella, gorgonzola, garlic & thyme sautéed mushroom blend, chives & balsamic drizzle

*Seasonal menu item

Stations

• Charcuterie, Cheeses, Dips, Grazing Station
  • The Spotted Trotter© locally sourced cured meats and cheeses, roasted Marcona almonds, a variety of infused honey and honeycombs, house-made and local pickles, sea salt cured olives, mustards, and a variety of crostini, pita chips, infused house-made marmalade, and citrus jelly with candied grapefruit
• Ceviche Bar | Juan Carlos & Dina Mozz Inspired Station
  • Red Snapper, scallops with white sweet potato, leche de tigre granita, micro cilantro, sea salt popcorn, chili cilantro, avocado mousse
• Southern Ramen Station
  • Southern fried chicken breast, ramen noodles, rich broth, sweet tea soft-boiled egg, local shitake mushrooms, furikake
• Sliders
  • Fried chicken sliders with house-made bread & butter pickled cucumbers and dill mayo
  • Crispy eggplant sliders with olive pesto and preserved tomato

Salad

• Roasted beet salad, hydro cress with citrus segments and goat cheese mousse, chopped pecans and elderflower vinaigrette

Sweet Station

• Liquid Nitrogen Cherry Coke Ice Cream Floats – Served with cherry boba
• Cherry Coke Ice Cream Sandwich Minis – Made with Coca-Cola® chocolate chip cookies rolled in red and black sprinkles
• To Go Sweet Boxes – Floral madeleine cookies

Bar & Beverages

• Beer, Wine, Specialty Cocktail Mocktail Bar
  • Coca-Cola® products (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale), bottled water
• Specialty Drinks
  • Cocktail: Pink Lady martini
  • Mocktail: Kiwi limeade with pea flower syrup