Stacy Falling | CSEP / VP Special Events,
Pauline Parry is the heart and soul of the Good Gracious! Events. Under the tutelage of the prestigious British Hotel and Restaurant Management traditions these experiences inspired her to branch off on her own in the heart of Los Angeles, CA. Pauline’s cutting edge, fashionable talent, culinary creativity and exquisite palate has all facilitated in accomplishing an award-winning culinary + events company, Good Gracious! Events. Professional event planners, private clients, and corporations, both nationally and internationally, seek out her innovative expertise and imaginative concepts in culinary and event design.
Pauline has a very strong presence for always being a trendsetter in producing unique, top quality and fabulous presentations in hospitality, weddings, social and corporate events. Not only has she been inducted into the Industry Hall of Fame for Events and Weddings, she has published a book “FOOD FUN LOVE Party Styles” for all to experience a “taste” of what she creates.
Joanne Purnell has been a staple of the Good Gracious! Events team for nearly 20 years heading as Chef de Cuisine. Having a similar passion parallel to her mother Pauline, she graduated from the California Culinary Institute. Soon after Joanne worked in England and Paris gaining work experience, and staying current to modern international trends.
With her innovative eye, attention to detail and cultural taste she is also an educator in the catering industry and is highly regarded as a leader. This has all attributed to her receiving numerous awards including ‘Chef of the Year’ and being published in various food and entertainment magazines.
Joanne is continuously in the kitchen coming up with ingenious new dishes and visionary ideas. She is a force to reckon with for years to come.
“Creativity is all about opening your mind to the possibilities.”
– Pauline Parry
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