Blue Ribbon Cooking

Blue Ribbon Cooking is a Seattle-based full-service catering and event company offering wedding catering, coordination, floral design, venue rentals, custom cakes, and bar service, led by husband-and-wife duo Adam and Vanessa Smith. Adam Smith runs the kitchen with modern culinary techniques and a focus on classic comfort flavors using Northwest ingredients, while Vanessa Smith oversees event design and planning; services include customized menus, full wedding coordination, and cooking classes. Blue Ribbon Cooking has been operating since 2007, has executed over 2,000 events, and Vanessa Smith has been recognized with the Nellie Cashman Women Owned Business of the Year Award and a spot on PSBJ's 40 under 40 list. Located at 2501 Fairview Ave. E. in Seattle, WA. Couples highlight the quality and variety of food (including thorough accommodation of dietary restrictions), straightforward pricing, and the work of day-of coordinator David Short, who is noted for hands-on logistical help, calm presence, and going well beyond expectations on decor.