WHAT WE THINK

August 21, 2026

In film, production design helps transport an audience into another world. At the premiere of Lion at the California Science Center, that idea extended beyond the screen and into the guest experience. Schaffer collaborated with Disney‘s production team, Little Cinema to to develop a culinary experience that felt at home within the event’s safari-inspired setting, surrounded by plant life, […]

September 17, 2025

As summer winds down and the school year begins, there’s a certain spark in the air and a collective reset. While most people think of back-to-school as a time for sharpened pencils and packed lunches, it’s also one of the best-kept secrets in event planning. Guests are returning from summer travel, communities are reuniting, and […]

August 14, 2025

Today’s event  guests expect more than just a beautiful plate—they want an experience. Holiday gatherings have become less about a seated, single-course meal and more about connection, movement, and conversation. Food stations invite guests to explore, mingle, and engage with chefs in real time, turning dining into entertainment. They’re interactive, customizable, and endlessly creative—the perfect […]

August 7, 2024

With a bevy of accolades and a roster of events, it can become challenging to continuously ideate genius on and off the plate. To keep the creativity ever flowing, we like to travel around the world, immerse ourselves in other cultures and explore unique cuisines to draw inspiration often found in our seasonal lookbooks! In […]

June 26, 2024

Tablescape designed by Victoria Nadler of Amber Sol Collective for legendary singer Cher’s recent FreetheWild Charity Dinner at her Malibu home. Photo: Courtesy Schaffer LA