Award-winning Arkansas caterer redefines its purpose: "Making every occasion vibrant. Where food is art. Service is from the heart. And every meal creates connections."
-- Vibrant Occasions Catering has announced a refreshed mission statement that captures the essence of what has made the family-owned business a fixture in Central Arkansas's event industry for over two decades. The new mission statement: "Making every occasion vibrant. Where food is art. Service is from the heart. And every meal creates connections" reflects the company's evolution and commitment to creating meaningful experiences through exceptional cuisine and authentic service.
"This mission is our heartbeat," explains Leah Seale, Director of Community and Vendor Relations at Vibrant Occasions. "It's the energy that drives every menu we design, every event we serve, and every relationship we build. From weddings and galas to fundraisers and private celebrations across Central Arkansas, this mission keeps us grounded in what really matters: people."
After catering thousands of events throughout their history, the Vibrant Occasions team recognized a common thread connecting every celebration: the power of shared meals to bring people together. Whether witnessing laughter around dinner tables, heartfelt toasts, or stories shared between bites, these moments inspired the leadership team to articulate what they've always felt but never formally expressed.
"We realized that we're not just in the catering business. We're in the business of bringing people together," says Seale. "Our chefs create art with every dish, and our team delivers service that comes straight from the heart. That combination of creativity and care is what makes every occasion vibrant."
Three Pillars Supporting the Mission
The new mission statement rests on three foundational pillars that guide how Vibrant Occasions operates:
- Heart Leadership: The company leads with empathy, integrity, and authenticity, empowering every team member to serve with heart. This approach emphasizes anticipating needs, expressing gratitude, and creating warmth in every interaction.
- Culinary Artistry: Vibrant Occasions treats food as an art form, using creativity and craft to design unforgettable dining experiences. Chef Serge Krikorian, who was born in Lebanon and brings international fusion expertise to select menu items, leads a culinary team dedicated to transforming seasonal, local ingredients into visual and culinary masterpieces.
- Connection: Whether creating grand celebrations or intimate dinners, the goal remains constant: making every meal a shared experience that connects people in meaningful ways. This commitment to fostering connection through food has become the hallmark of the Vibrant Occasions experience.
"When our clients trust us with their special occasions, they're not just hiring a catering company," Seale emphasizes. "They're inviting a partner who cares deeply about their story and the people they love."
This partnership approach manifests in how the team collaborates with clients, from initial menu consultations through final execution. The mission shows up in how chefs plate each dish, how servers engage guests, and how the staff works to understand and fulfill each client's unique vision.
The Vibrant Occasions team sees their mission come to life at pivotal moments:
- When couples share their first meal as newlyweds
- At fundraisers where communities rally together for important causes
- During corporate galas where teams celebrate achievements and milestones
As Vibrant Occasions looks ahead, the new mission statement will serve as a guiding compass through every event, challenge, and opportunity to serve.
"This mission reminds us why we do what we do and inspires us to make every occasion truly vibrant," says Seale. "Because at Vibrant Occasions, food is art, service is from the heart, and every meal creates connections."
The company continues to serve weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, private celebrations, and special occasions throughout Central Arkansas and beyond, bringing their refreshed mission to life with every event they create.
For more information about Vibrant Occasions Catering or to schedule a consultation, visit vibrantoccasionscatering.com or call (501) 408-2111. Follow along on Instagram at @vibrantoccasionscatering.
About Vibrant Occasions Catering:
Chef Serge Krikorian and his wife, Mary Krikorian, started their catering business in 2002 and have been in the family restaurant business since 1994. Having catered thousands of events over the years as Dinner’s Ready, they launched Vibrant Occasions Catering, a new name that more accurately depicts the level of food and service provided at weddings and social events. Krikorian was born in Lebanon and moved to the United States with his family as an adult entering college. He now hails from the quaint town of Benton, Arkansas. His southern hospitality paired with his penchant for developing unique international fusion-style recipes, especially sauces, has garnered his reputation as foodies' fan favorite in his community and now on the Youtube space for his cooking show, Cooking with the Kriks. After years of dreaming about owning a mobile kitchen, in December 2020, Serge and Mary launched Our Mobile Kitchen with the intention of providing fresh, 5-star quality chef-prepared cuisine to patrons visiting where the mobile kitchen is parked or on site for catered weddings and social, private or corporate events. Krikorian is an alumnus of Henderson State University where he studied business earning his Bachelor’s Degree and met his wife, Mary. He earned his MBA from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Serge became a restaurant entrepreneur when he purchased an old, run-down pizza parlor he and Mary revived called Sergio’s Pizza. After a few years, they knew the restaurant business was not for them. Mary booked their first official catering gig, much to Serge’s surprise. They began receiving more and more requests for catering luncheons and events. The catering business took over after six months and they never looked back. They have three sons who often work in the business around their academic and career schedules, making their enterprise a family-built business.
To explore the array of catering options offered at Vibrant Occasions, please contact:
Mary Krikorian
Managing Partner
Vibrant Occasions
Email: mary@vibrantoccasionscatering.com
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About the company: Vibrant Occasions Catering is a full-service catering company based in Central Arkansas and serving weddings, fundraisers, corporate and social events throughout the state and beyond.
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