Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Catering and Event Planning Experts in Salt Lake City
Founded in 1995, we are Utah's premier catering and event planning experts with nearly three decades of experience. Our custom-built mobile kitchen and state-of-the-art on-site facility enable us to deliver freshly prepared meals to any location along the Wasatch Front. Under the leadership of our Executive Chef, we prioritize locally sourced ingredients and meticulously tested recipes to ensure exceptional flavor and quality. Our dedicated team of event specialists provides comprehensive services including rental coordination, floral design, entertainment booking, and bar tending.Recognized with awards like the Governor's Small Business Giant Step Award and Best of State, we maintain a proven track record of excellence. As a woman-owned business, we take pride in personalized service and have served thousands of events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale weddings. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our 98% repeat client rate and numerous media features. We operate with a simple philosophy: 'Invite Your Guests, We'll Do The Rest.'
Services
Catering Services
Event Planning
Rental Coordination
Floral Design
Bartending Services
Venue Selection
Custom Menu Creation
Wedding Coordination
Corporate Events
Decor & Theme Design
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer a custom-built mobile kitchen for on-site food preparation
- Our state-of-the-art facility ensures fresh, scratch-made meals daily
- Award-winning culinary team with 30 years of industry expertise
- Comprehensive event services from venue selection to dcor coordination
- Proven track record with thousands of successfully executed events
What people say
Delicious food
Excellent service
Smooth events
Professional staff
Creative solutions
Services
Catering Services
Our catering services feature scratch-made meals using fresh local ingredients. Our award-winning culinary team creates customized menus for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. With both on-site kitchen preparation and mobile cooking capabilities, we ensure restaurant-quality food at any venue location.
Event Planning
We provide comprehensive event planning from initial consultation to final execution. Our specialists handle venue selection, vendor coordination, timeline management, and day-of logistics. With expertise in weddings and corporate events, we ensure seamless execution of your vision.
Floral Design
Our floral design team creates custom arrangements that complement your event's theme. We offer centerpieces, bouquets, and venue dcor using fresh seasonal flowers. Our designs enhance both indoor and outdoor event spaces with artistic flair.
Bartending Services
Professional bartending services include full bar setup, drink service, and responsible alcohol management. Our trained staff serves signature cocktails, wine, and beer while maintaining guest safety and enjoyment standards.
Rental Coordination
We coordinate rental needs including tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, and specialty equipment. Our established vendor relationships ensure quality rentals at competitive prices with seamless delivery and setup.
People
Julie Palmer
President
As founder and president, Julie Palmer leads with 30 years of catering industry experience. Recognized as a Top Women Business Leader, she oversees operations and maintains the company's commitment to excellence.
Mindy
Head Event Planner
With 20 years in the industry, Mindy has planned over 2,000 events since joining in 2008. Her expertise in venue coordination and client relations ensures flawless event execution.
Abby
Event Planner
A 17-year veteran, Abby progressed from staff to planner. Her organizational skills and creative problem-solving have made her a trusted advisor for corporate and social events.
Sheila
Staffing Manager
With 13 years of service, Sheila trains staff on company procedures and venue protocols. Her team-building initiatives maintain consistent service quality across all events.
Hayden
Sous Chef
As Sous Chef, Hayden ensures culinary excellence through precise execution of recipes and presentation standards. His passion for edible artistry enhances our award-winning menu offerings.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, gala fundraisers, social gatherings, and private parties of all sizes.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options with advance notice.
Do you provide event planning services?
Yes, our full-service planning includes venue selection, vendor coordination, and timeline management.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve the Wasatch Front including Salt Lake City, Park City, and Provo areas.
Can we customize our menu?
Yes, our executive chef works with clients to create personalized menus for each event.
Do you have preferred venues?
We maintain relationships with over 50 venues but can work at any location you choose.
Reviews (6)
Amy Buckley
May 23, 2022
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Mindy was wonderful to work with! She listened and understood my needs and was with me every step of the way. The event was well planned, the food was delicious and the decor was beautiful. Highly recommend!
Kristina Jorgensen
Mar 14, 2022
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We used Have Party Will Travel for my daughter's wedding reception. We couldn't have been happier with their staff, service, and food. Everything turned out perfect. They were so easy to work with and were extremely accommodating. It was easy to contact them with questions and updates to the menu and decorations. Thanks Amy and staff for all you did to make the bride happy.
Joanne Stazio
Feb 13, 2022
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We used HPWT this August for our daughter's rescheduled wedding, in Alta, at The Peruvian. Mindy is very kind, accessible and responded to all of our many questions within hours. Mindy is a wealth of information for planning weddings; her staff was great, fun, and the food was delicious! Everything promised was delivered in a professional yet easy going manner. Would recommend!
Eileen Allred
Nov 22, 2021
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We used Have Party Will Travel for our daughter's wedding. She wanted different, fun food and HPWT got it exactly right AND was half the price of some of the other caterers we received bids from. So when we planned a Harry Potter party, we didn't consider going to any other caterer. Once again, HPWT was terrific. They did exactly what we wanted, the serving table looked amazing, they showed up on time, were such nice people to work with AND we could use any venue even without a kitchen because they show up with the food in their truck. Mindy worked with me until she got the menu to be exactly what I wanted. I would not use any other caterer.
Micah Wilson
Jul 21, 2021
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I absolutely loved working with our HPWT for my daughter's wedding gathering! Mindy and Abby were so fantastic--all of the planning before the event was seamless and thorough, and I felt such confidence in their expertise through the entire process. Their pricing was reasonable, and they went out of their way to make sure I was getting the details I needed. And the food was fantastic! We are still getting raves from the guests about how much they loved the food. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat!
Emily LaTour
Jun 02, 2021
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We had a wonderful experience with Have Party Will Travel! We had them cater our family graduation party in May. We had 25 people. The set up was beautiful, the food was delicious. We had their staff serving warm grilled cheese sandwiches from our kitchen! They cleaned up everything! It was easy and perfect! We have used them for a wedding in the past as well! They make the process so easy and perfect. We will for sure use them again!
