How To The Carve Wwow - Factor into Artistic Table Décor - Workshop Teaches Caterers and Novice How To Carve Amazing Works Of Art Using Fruits & Vegetables

Whether planning an elaborate event or just a small dinner with friends, focusing on a few important elements can create the Wow! factor in your table décor without breaking the budget. Chef Ray Duey has made an art, not to mention a living, at carving fruits and vegetables into centerpieces and décor elements that complement pretty much any buffet or table. People eat with their eyes," says Duey. If you dont believe that, turn on MTV." On Saturday, June 4th, Chef Ray will conduct a hands-on training workshop where he promises to unleash the class participant's own artistic creativity and making them culinary arsonists (people who are on fire for food)".

Big Bear Lake, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2005 -- Whether planning an elaborate event or just a small dinner with friends, focusing on a few important elements can create the Wow! factor in your table décor without breaking the budget. Chef Ray Duey has made an art, not to mention a living, at carving fruits and vegetables into centerpieces and décor elements that complement pretty much any buffet or table. People eat with their eyes," says Chef Ray. If you dont believe that, turn on MTV."

Chef Ray started with garnishing, like most chefs, but got the urge to try something more elaborate. He says he looks for inspiration for his carvings everywhere-and everywhere inspires him. Now when I go to the botanical gardens, thats better to me than any concert or show because I fully appreciate the colors and textures," he says. I just want to duplicate them."

Chef Ray urges caterers to look hard at ideas for décor-like his carvings-and to find ways to duplicate the things they like. Your clients cannot afford not to wow their customers," he says. Everybody makes pasta stations, everybody does sauces and dips and hors doeuvre. What do you do that causes people to just stop and say, 'Whoa!"

Today Chef Ray works for the New York Food Company in Los Angeles and spends most of his time turning out spectacular I-cant-believe-it carvings for 700 weddings a year, other events, seminars and more. Chef Ray is the expert, but caterers and others wanting unleash their creative talents can try simpler carvings.

On Saturday, June 4th, Chef Ray will conduct a hands-on training workshop at the StarGazers Inn and Observatory in Big Bear Lake, California. He promises to unleash the class participant's own artistic creativity and making them culinary arsonists (people who are on fire for food)". His workshops often cost $400 or more, but the cost of this 3-hour workshop is only $150 and includes and instructional CD ROM and a set of carving tools. Seating is limited. Discount lodging is also available. For information and reservations, call StarGazers Inn toll-free at 866-482-7827.

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